Safety Precautions. Panasonic TX24ES500B, TX32ES500B, TX40ES500B, TX49ES500B

Safety Precautions

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

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Mains plug and lead

Warning

If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.

IMPORTANT:

THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE

FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This TV is supplied with a moulded 3-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a 5 amp rating and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark the fuse body.

or the BSI mark on

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover, the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer.

Do not cut off the mains plug.

Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.

The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference and for your safety.

If the mains socket in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician.

If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorised dealer.

How to replace the fuse:

For plug type shown in example 1

Lift out the removable fuse cover with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit it securely into the mains plug.

For plug type shown in example 2

Lift open the fuse cover in the mains plug with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely.

Example 1

Example 2

● This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,

50 / 60 Hz.

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● Insert the mains plug fully into the mains socket.

● To turn Off the apparatus completely, you must pull the mains plug out of the mains socket.

Consequently, the mains plug should be easily accessible at all times.

● Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

● Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.

● Do not damage the mains lead.

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Do not place a heavy object on the lead.

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Do not place the lead near a high temperature object.

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Do not pull on the lead.

Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a mains socket.

Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.

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Do not use a damaged mains plug or mains socket.

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Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.

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Take care

Warning

● Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible and risk of electric shock when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

● Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This

TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

● Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.

● If the TV is used in an area where insects may easily enter the TV.

It is possible for insects to enter the TV, such as small flies, spiders, ants, etc. which may cause damage to the TV or become trapped in an area visible on the

TV, e.g. within the screen.

● If the TV is used in an environment where there is dust or smoke.

It is possible for dust/smoke particles to enter the TV through the air vents during normal operation which can become trapped inside the unit. This may cause overheating, malfunction, deterioration in picture quality, etc.

● Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.

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Do not apply any strong force or impact to the display panel.

● Ensure that children do not climb on the TV.

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Do not place the TV on sloping or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.

Warning

Never place a TV in an unstable location. A TV may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.

Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

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Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the TV.

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Only using furniture that can safely support the

TV.

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Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

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Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.

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Not placing the TV on cloth or other materials that may be located between the TV and supporting furniture.

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Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.

If your existing TV is being retained and relocated, the same considerations as above should be applied.

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This TV is designed for table-top use.

● Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

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Suffocation / Choking Hazard

Warning

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The packaging of this product may cause suffocation, and some of the parts are small and may present a choking hazard to young children. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

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Pedestal

Warning

● Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

● Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.

● Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

● During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

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Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.

● Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

● Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.

● Install or remove the TV according to the specified procedure.

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Radio waves

Warning

● Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment. Radio waves may interfere with the medical equipment and may cause accidents due to malfunction.

● Do not use the TV near any automatic control equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms.

Radio waves may interfere with the automatic control equipment and may cause accidents due to malfunction.

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Keep at least 15 cm away from the TV if you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.

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Do not disassemble or alter the TV in any way.

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Built-in wireless LAN

Caution

● Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network (SSID*) for which you do not have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However, using them may be regarded as illegal access.

* SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission.

● Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.

● Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

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● The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference when using the built-in wireless LAN, keep the TV away from other devices that use 2.4 GHz and

5 GHz signals such as other wireless LAN devices, microwave ovens, and mobile phones.

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When problems occur due to static electricity, etc., the

TV might stop operating to protect itself. In this case, turn the TV off at the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it back on.

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Ventilation

Caution

Allow sufficient space (at least 10 cm) around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

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Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

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● Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensure the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

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Moving the TV

Caution

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

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At least two people are required to move the TV.

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When not in use for a long time

Caution

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live mains socket.

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Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

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Excessive volume

Caution

● Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.

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If you hear a drumming noise in your ears, turn down the volume or temporarily stop using the headphones.

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Battery for the Remote Control

Caution

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Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosion and explosion.

● Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).

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Do not burn or break up batteries.

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Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

● Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

● Remove the battery from the unit when not using for a prolonged period of time to prevent battery leakage, corrosion and explosion.

LED TV

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, Panasonic Corporation declares that this TV is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU.”

If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of this TV, please visit the following website:

http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/doc

Authorized Representative:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, D-22525 Hamburg, Germany

5.15 – 5.35 GHz band of wireless LAN is restricted to indoor operation only in the following countries.

Ireland, United Kingdom

Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency bands

Type of wireless Frequency band Maximum EIRP

2 412-2 472 MHz 20 dBm

Wireless LAN

5 150-5 250 MHz 23 dBm

5 250-5 350 MHz 23 dBm

5 470-5 725 MHz 23 dBm

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