Hitachi 61UDX10B Owners Guide - Page 3

SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: ¥ Read these instructions. ¥ Keep these instructions. ¥ Heed all warnings. ¥ Follow all instructions. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model. FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1. 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. 2. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. NO! 5. Do not attempt to service the television yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 6. Never push objects of any kind into the television s cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the television. 7. If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug the television from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 8. 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 ooperate normally, or has been dropped. 9. Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 12. Do not use this apparatus near water. ¥ Never expose the television to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug television from wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel. 13. Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. NO! 14. Avoid dusty places. Accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the television when high humidity persists. 15. The television has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the television from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. ¥ Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. ¥ Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. ! 10. Clean only with dry cloth . NO! Coins 11-1. Do not place the television on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the television. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. HELP 11-2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatues. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ¥ Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the television by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. ¥ Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. ¥ Never place the television near or over a radiator or heat generator. ¥ Never place the television in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. TOOHOT! 3