Hitachi 50HDA39 important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, Do not Open

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Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI plasma 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 plasma 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.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of a sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma television.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.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 groundingprong. 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.

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10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.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 apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability. Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and/or personal injury.

16.Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer.

17.An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.

18.If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

NEC National Electric Code

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-44 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable

entry as practical.

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Contents Plasma Television Important Safety Instructions Do not OpenFor More INFORMATION, Call 1-800-HITACHI Accessories How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television AntennaExploring your new TV Features of your new TVRemote control FrontBack of TV Connecting your TVSelecting a location for the TV Left back panelRear Panel Connections Connecting a cable converter box or antennaConnecting a VCR Connecting a DVD player/satellite receiver and a VCR DVD Player/Satellite receiverConnecting a DVD player with component video and a VCR Stereo VCRFrom DTV Connecting a camcorder To connect a DVI device, you will need Connecting an Hdmi or DVI deviceTo connect an Hdmi device, you will need TV back panel Connecting an analog audio systemTo control the audio To connect the IR blaster cable If you cannot locate the device’s infrared sensorMonitor display modes Connecting a PC personal computerPower connection Remote Control Remote control effective rangeDVD button VCR button Using the remote control to operate your other devicesTo control a DVD player To control a VCR Precoded DVD Buttons Precoded VCR ButtonsPrecoded Cable BOX buttons To control a cable TV converterCable CBL button To control a satellite receiverOperating the pre-coded function for your cable box Operating the pre-coded function for your DVD playerOperating the pre-coded function for your VCR PreparationsDevice code tables DVD Brand CodesStarting setup Changing the on-screen display languageAdding and erasing channels manually Adding channels to the TV’s memoryProgramming channels automatically Changing channelsUsing the TV’s features Switching between two channelsTo select your password and access the Locks menu Using the Locks menuSelecting a password Use the Channel Number buttons 0-9 to enter your passwordUse the Channel Number buttons 0-9 to enter your Using the V-Chip parental control featureTo use the V-Chip to block programs by rating TV-Y7To lock the right side panel controls Using the panel lock featureTo unlock the right side panel controls using the menus To erase channel labels Labeling channelsTo create channel labels Labeling the video input sources Setting the clockSelecting the video input source To label the video input sourcesSetting the on timer Setting the sleep timerStandard ZOOM1 for letter box programs Scrolling the 169 Zoom picture 169 ZOOM1 and 2 only Selecting the movie mode Using the Aspect featureTo turn off the Closed Caption feature Using the closed caption featureUsing the CC advanced feature To view captions or textScreen Wipe Using the Long Life featureReverse Screen SaverTo select the picture mode Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture modeAdjusting the picture quality To adjust the picture qualityResetting your picture adjustments Using the Noise Reduction featureSelecting the color temperature Muting the sound Adjusting the sound qualityTo adjust the sound quality Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsTurning off the built-in speakers Resetting your audio adjustmentsUsing the Perfect Volume feature Selecting the Hdmi audio input source Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTo adjust the WOW feature To select the Hdmi audio input sourceSelecting the digital output format Checking the digital signal strengthSelecting the audio languages Displaying TV status information on-screenWOW TruBass Video/Audio adjustments in PC modeTo reset your video/audio adjustments Troubleshooting Auto power offUnderstanding the Power Return feature Useful InformationV-Chip system only Specifications Video InputUseful Info FCC InformationHitachi 3X80801AEnp44-Back 11/06, 808 PM Useful Information 3X80801AEnp44-Back 11/06, 808 PM J3X80801A SH 06/08 N