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Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral
detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is
dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.
Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may
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degrade surface quality).
Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Caution
Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent (a liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure).
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Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may
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deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
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Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)
Caution
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
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Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
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When the TV is not going to be used for a long
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period of time, remove the mains plug
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as
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long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position
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Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or
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downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for
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radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
When using the pedestal, keep
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the space between the bottom
of the TV and the surface
where the TV is set.
In case of using Wall-hanging
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bracket, follow the manual of it.
Do not block the rear air vents
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Blocked ventilation by newspapers,
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table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause
overheating, fire or electrical shock.
Do not expose your ears to
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excessive volume from the
headphones
Irreversible damage can be caused.
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The TV is heavy. Handle the TV
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by 2 or more people. Support
as shown to avoid injury by
the TV tipping or falling.
Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time
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 images
Channel number and other logos
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Image displayed in 4:3 mode
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Video game
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Computer image
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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically
after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations
are performed. (p. 76)
Auto power standby function
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If no signal is received and no operation
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is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30
minutes, the TV will automatically go to
standby mode.
Keep the TV away from these
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types of equipment
Electronic equipment
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In particular, do not place video equipment
near the TV (electromagnetic interference
may distort images / sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
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This TV also emits infrared rays (this may
affect operation of other equipment).
