Hitachi 61SBX59B Owners Guide - Page 3

SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: ¥ Read all of these instructions. ¥ Save these instructions for later use. ¥ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 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. This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the television where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. 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. If liquid has been spilled into the television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9. Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10. Unplug the television from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. NO! Coins No ! 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. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 12. Do not use the television near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. ¥ 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. 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. 13. Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. ¥ Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. ¥ Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the television by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. ¥ Never place the television near or over a radiator or heat register. ¥ Never place the television in a built-in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. TOOHOT! 3