Safety Precautions

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

∫ Mains plug and lead

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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 damage the mains lead:
  • Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a mains socket.
  • Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
  • Do not use a damaged mains plug or mains socket.
  • Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.
• Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.

∫ Take care

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If you detect anything unusual, immediately remove the mains plug.

• Mains plug type may vary depending on the country.
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not place a heavy object on the lead.
• Do not place the lead near a high temperature object.
• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

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.

Additional Warnings

• 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.
• Do not apply any strong force or impact to the display panel.
• Ensure that children do not climb on the TV.

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: Stability Hazard

A TV may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

• ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or mounting methods recommended by the manufacturer of the TV.
• ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the TV.
• ALWAYS ensure the TV is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.
• ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your TV so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or grabbed.
• NEVER place a TV in an unstable location.
• NEVER place the TV on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.
• NEVER place the TV on cloth or other materials that may be located between the TV and supporting furniture.
• NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of the TV or furniture on which the TV is placed.

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

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.

Suffocation / Choking Hazard

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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.

∫ Pedestal

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• Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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• 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.
• 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.
• Insert the pedestal firmly, otherwise it may come off when setting up the TV.

∫ Radio waves

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• Do not use the TV and the remote control 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 and the remote control 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.
• Keep at least 15 cm away from the TV and the remote control if you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.
• Do not disassemble or alter the TV and the remote control in any way.

Built-in wireless LAN

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• 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.
• 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.
• The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from other devices that use 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz signals such as other wireless LAN devices, microwave ovens, and mobile phones.
• When problems occur due to static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating to protect itself. In this case, turn off the TV by unplugging the mains plug, then turn on by inserting the mains plug into the mains socket.

∫ Bluetooth® wireless technology

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• The TV and the remote control use the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV and the remote control away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, other Bluetooth® devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz signal.

∫ Ventilation

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

Moving the TV

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• Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.
• At least two people are required to move the TV to prevent injury that may be caused by the tipping or falling of TV.
• Do not hold the screen part as shown below when moving the TV. This may cause malfunction or damage.
• Do not apply any strong force to the speaker parts on the front and sides of this TV.
• Transport only in upright position. Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upwards or downwards may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
• Do not place the TV temporarily on the floor or desk.
• If the pedestal requires assembly, be sure to assemble the pedestal before removing the TV from the carton.
• There are parts such as switches on the bottom of the TV, so take care not to cause impacts to these by bumping on the floor, etc.
• Make sure not to scratch or break the TV.

∫ When not in use for a long time

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

∫ Excessive volume

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• Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.
• If you hear a drumming noise in your ears, turn down the volume or temporarily stop using the headphones.

Battery for the Remote Control

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• Keep the batteries out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Adverse physical effects can result if accidentally swallowed. If you suspect a child has swallowed one, seek medical attention immediately.

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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).
• Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).
• Do not burn or break up batteries.
• 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.