Hitachi 42HDF52A important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, English

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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.

English

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: 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 persons.

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.

Français

WARNING: • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE PLASMA TELEVISION SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TELEVISION.

NOTE: • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the Plasma Television.

CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user’s authority to operate the Plasma Television.

MODIFICATIONS: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

POWER SOURCE

THIS PLASMA TELEVISION IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. INSERT THE PLASMA TELEVISION POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE PLASMA TELEVISION’S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND

TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NEVER CONNECT THE PLASMA TELEVISION TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

NOTE: This Plasma Television will display television closed captioning, (

or

), in accordance with

paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

 

 

CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the Plasma Television as this can expose you to very high

voltages and other hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the Plasma Television and call your authorized dealer or service center.

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Contents Operating Guide for 42HDF52A Important Safety Instructions EnglishPublic Viewing of Copyrighted Material Read before operating equipmentPrevention of Screen Burn Use only the correct power outlet Typical SymbolsNever use the Plasma Television if a problem should occur Do not insert liquids or foreign objectsBe careful in handling the battery of the remote control Be cautious of the power cord connectionBe sure to keep safety ground connection Installation environment Avoid a high temperature environmentRemove the power cord for complete separation How to view the Plasma TelevisionDo not physically impact the remote control Precautions for the cable connectionPrecaution during transportation Set the sound volume at a suitable levelAccessories BatteriesLocation HOW to Setup Your NEW Hitachi Plasma TelevisionAntenna Viewing Hookup Cables VHF 300-Ohm antenna/UHF antenna When both VHF and UHF antennas are connectedVHF 75-Ohm antenna/CATV Cable TV Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Main Power Switch & Jacks Rear Panel Jacks Connecting External Sources Connecting AN Digital TV AntennasConnecting Hdtv Sources Connecting a TV Cable BOX or Satellite Receiver Connecting a DVD Player Connecting a VCR Connecting a Audio Receiver Connecting PC VGAConnecting External Audio Amplifier Tips on Rear Panel Connections HOW to USE the Remote To Control Your Plasma TV Ntsc button VOLUME+/- buttonsVideo button DTV buttonAspect button Freeze button24. C.C button PIP Swap button 26. P. Mode buttonZoom +/- buttons PIP Input buttonAudio/Video Mode PC ModeVideo Function Options PC Mode Video Function OptionsVideo Image Image Function OptionsLanguage Function Options AudioAudio Function Options System Function Options PC Mode System Function OptionsSystem Chip Setting UP the V-CHIPChange Password Number TV Guidelines BlockingTV Channel Setup Setting UP the Closed CaptionSetting UP the TV Channels Closed CaptionATSCAdvanced Television System Committee Introduction Atsc Receiver FunctionsAuto Scan Setting UP Your DTVChannel Manual Scan EditLock SetupCaption RatingChange Password Reset DefaultCare of Your Hitachi Plasma Television Your Remote Control Do notReception Problems Ignition NoiseUseful Info Plug and Play Trademark AcknowledgmentUseful Info Agency Regulatory InformationVideo Features Supplied AccessoriesOptional Accessories AudioDial Toll Free Home Electronics DivisionDigital Media Division END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software END User License Agreement for Hitachi DTV Software Page English