Panasonic TH-58PZ700 Operating Instructions - Page 3

Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user's authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No. TH-42PZ700U, TH-50PZ700U, TH-58PZ700U Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) [email protected] CANADIAN NOTICE: For Models TH-42PZ700U, TH-50PZ700U, TH-58PZ700U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 4 WARNING/CAUTION WARNING ■If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, TV, unplug the power cord immediately. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG high voltage dangerous nature. CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over. Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. made. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16 " (10 cm) or (All of the following accessories are manufactured by more at the top, left and right, 1 49/64 " (4.5 cm) or more at Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) the bottom, and 2 3/4 " (7 cm) or more at the rear. • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U (TH-42PZ700U, TH-50PZ700U, TH-58PZ700U) • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3U ■When using the Plasma TV (TH-42PZ700U, TH-50PZ700U) Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. TV. Two or more people are required to install and remove the Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the television. If two people are not present, the television may cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock. be dropped, and personal injury may result. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety Transport only in upright position! precaution before carrying out any cleaning. Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or Electric shocks can result if this is not done. downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty. ■AC Power Supply Cord Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth. If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket affect other infrared communication equipment. plate is loose, they should not be used. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or The included power cord is for use with this unit only. reflected light from your Plasma TV. Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step. Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks. (Young children should be made particularly aware of this Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. caution.) Doing so may cause electric shocks. If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse, Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When injury may result. disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. The TV will still consume some power as long as the power Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, cord is inserted into the wall outlet. place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for a long time 4 : 3 12 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. To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 55) Typical still images ■ Setup Channel number and other logos Do not place the unit where it's exposed to sunlight or other Image displayed in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image bright light (including reflections). Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 5