5■ Install TV on a stable surfaceIf a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due tofalling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.● Only using furniture that can safely support the television.● Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.● Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without● anchoring both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and● supporting furniture.Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its● controls.■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plugCleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.●■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plugThis TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still● connected to a live socket outlet.■ Transport only in upright positionTransporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the● internal circuitry.Important Installation NoticesProgramme number and other logos●● Image displayed in “4:3” modeVideo game● Computer image●To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals aresent or no operations are performed. (p. 55)This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.Typical still imagesDo not display a still picture for a long time10(cm)Minimum distance1010 7When using the pedestal, keep a space between the bottom● of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.●■ Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat■ Do not block the rear air vents● Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.■ Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.This may cause damage resulting in injury.●■ Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphonesIrreversible damage can be caused.●■ The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people.Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tippingor falling.■ Auto power standby functionIf no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the● TV will automatically go to standby mode.■ Keep the TV away from these types of equipmentElectronic equipment● In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distortimages / sound.Equipment with an infrared sensor● This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.