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Safety Precautions

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

 

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 

 or the BSI mark 

 on 

the fuse body.

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:

Example 1

Example 2

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.

This TV is designed to operate on AC 

 220-240 V,  

50 / 60 Hz.

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.

 

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 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

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.

Summary of Contents for TX-24FS500B

Page 1: ...this product and retain them for future reference Please carefully read the Safety Precautions of this manual before use The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only F0518SR2120 English TX 24FS500B English TQB0E2832U 2 For more detailed instructions please refer to eHELP Built in Operating Instructions How to use eHELP p 19 ...

Page 2: ...talling the TV 8 Installing the wall hanging bracket 9 Connections 10 Identifying Controls 15 First time Auto Setup 17 Watching TV 18 How to Use eHELP 19 FAQs 20 Maintenance 21 Specifications 22 For information about the trademarks refer to eHELP Search by Purpose Read first Before use Licence ...

Page 3: ...tc of provider in advance Panasonic will not be held responsible for collecting or using customer Information via application provided by third party on this TV or website When entering your credit card number name etc pay special attention to the trustworthiness of the provider Registered information may be registered in the server etc of provider Before repairing transferring or discarding this ...

Page 4: ...it 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 This TV is designed to operate on AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 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 ...

Page 5: ...ldren 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 p...

Page 6: ... 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 Caution 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 do...

Page 7: ...QAYB001212 Pedestal p 8 Mains lead p 11 Batteries 2 R6 p 16 Operating Instructions Production Registration Leaflet Accessories may not be placed all together Take care not to throw them away unintentionally Note Illustrations shown above may be different between models and countries ...

Page 8: ...crew 2 M4 12 Pedestal Assembling the pedestal A B 2 1 Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall hanging bracket or repacking the TV 1 Remove the assembly screws from the TV 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV ...

Page 9: ...aintain the unit s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall hanging brackets Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off Handle the TV carefully during inst...

Page 10: ...mpliant cable Keep the TV away from electronic equipment video equipment etc or equipment with an infrared sensor otherwise distortion of image sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected Terminals 8 7 6 5 4 1 2 3 1 CI slot p 13 2 Headphone jack p 13 3 USB 1 2 port This symbol indicates DC operation 4 DIGITAL AUDIO 5 ...

Page 11: ...e mains lead be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket first Aerial TV RF cable Terrestrial aerial For DVB Analogue AV devices DVD Recorder Blu ray Recorder etc TV RF cable HDMI cable DVD Recorder Blu ray Recorder etc Terrestrial aerial Satellite receiver TV HDMI cable RF cable Satellite receiver Terrestrial aerial ...

Page 12: ...nment is required to be able to use internet services If you do not have any broadband network services please consult your retailer for assistance Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection Setup of the network connection will start when first using the TV p 17 Wired connection TV Internet environment LAN cable Shielded Use Shielded Twist Pair STP LAN cable Wirel...

Page 13: ...ains Power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a smart card and a CI module come as a set first insert the CI module then insert the smart card into the CI module Insert or remove the CI module completely in the correct direction as shown Normally encrypted channels will appear Viewable channels and their features depend on the CI module If encrypted channels do not appea...

Page 14: ...ding Use USB 2 port for connecting the USB HDD For details refer to eHELP Search by Purpose Recording VIERA Link Use HDMI1 2 for VIERA Link connection For details refer to eHELP Search by Purpose Functions VIERA Link HDAVI Control ...

Page 15: ...rs When in Standby mode switches TV on 12 eHELP Displays eHELP Built in Operating Instructions 13 MY APP Assigns a favourite application After setting starts the application easily by pressing this button For details refer to eHELP Search by Purpose Home Apps 14 Input mode selection TV switches to DVB Analogue mode AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list 15 APPS Displays Apps List a...

Page 16: ...r Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Ambient Sensor in the Picture Menu is set to On 3 Power LED Red Standby Green On Orange Standby with some functions recording etc active The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control 4 Input mode selection Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Main Menu Press and hold for about 3 seconds to display main menu OK ...

Page 17: ...turn to the previous item if available Select Home Select Home for use in a home viewing environment Shop is for shop display To change the viewing environment later on the set will need to have all settings initialised by accessing Shipping Condition Set up the network connection Select your country Select your region Auto Setup is now complete and the TV is ready for viewing If tuning has failed...

Page 18: ...rmation bar at the bottom of the screen for several seconds For information about the operation and settings refer to eHELP Search by Purpose Read first Features 2 Select the mode Selectable modes vary depending on the channels stored 3 Select a channel up down or To select a channel position with 2 or more digit e g 399 ...

Page 19: ...ast viewed page 2 Select the menu select access To access How to use green Keyword Search Search the content of eHELP in the keyword Search by Purpose Search the content of eHELP for each item Support Access the support information FAQs etc 3 Select the item Example select access To return to the previous screen field To scroll the description if more than 1 page While the description is highlight...

Page 20: ...und problems TV Self Test Help Menu Turn the TV off with Mains power On Off switch then turn it on again If the problem persists initialise all settings Shipping Condition in System Menu Setup Menu Parts of the TV become hot Parts of the TV may become hot These temperature rises do not pose any problems in terms of performance or quality When pushed with a finger the display panel moves slightly a...

Page 21: ...he stubborn dirt 5 Finally wipe away all the moisture Caution Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard otherwise this may cause scratches on the surface Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easil...

Page 22: ...t TYPE A Connectors HDMI1 Content Type HDMI2 Content Type Audio Return Channel This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Card slot Common Interface slot complies with CI Plus 1 ETHERNET RJ45 IEEE802 3 10BASE T 100BASE TX USB 1 2 DC 5 V Max 500 mA Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 DIGITAL AUDIO output PCM Dolby Digital Fibre optic Receiving systems Band name DVB T T2 Digital terrestrial services PAL I UHF E21 6...

Page 23: ... 64 bit 128 bit The frequency and channel differ depending on the country Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate For information about the power consumption display resolution etc refer to Product fiche For information about the open source software refer to eHELP Search by Purpose Read first Before use Licence For more product...

Page 24: ... accordance with national legislation Note for the battery symbol bottom symbol This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre For customers within the UK 0344 844 3899 For customers within Ireland 01289 8333 www panasonic co uk ...

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