Hitachi 42HDM12A important safety instructions Safety Instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This PDP (Plasma Display Panel) monitor has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions.

About the Symbols

Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

English

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

Typical Symbols

Français

This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents.

This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).

This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).

Never use the Plasma Monitor if a problem should occur.

Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock.

In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be dangerous.

Disconnect the

plug from the power outlet.

Do not insert liquids or foreign objects.

Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present. If liquids or foreign objects should enter the projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

•Do not place the PDP monitor in a bathroom.

•Do not expose the PDP monitor to rain or moisture.

•Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc on or around the PDP monitor.

•Do not place metals, combustibles, etc on or around the PDP monitor.

Never disassemble or modify the Plasma Monitor.

The PDP monitor contains high voltage components. Modification could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Never remove any fixed cover.

Do not give the Plasma Monitor any shock or impact.

If the PDP monitor should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.

If the glass panel is broken or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

Do not place the Plasma Monitor on an unstable surface.

If the PDP monitor should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place the monitor on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.

Do not obstruct the ventilation of the Plasma Monitor.

If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the monitor or just after switching off the power, it could result in damage and shorten the lifespan of your PDP monitor due to overheating. Make sure there is ample ventilation.

•Keep a space of 100mm (10cm) or more between the sides, rear and top of the PDP monitor and other objects such as walls.

•Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the PDP monitor.

•Never block ventilation openings.

•Do not put the plasma screen side up.

•Do not cover the PDP monitor with a tablecloth, etc.

•Do not place the PDP monitor on a carpet or bedding, or near a curtain.

Use only the correct power outlet.

Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the PDP monitor and the safety standard.

• The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used.

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Do not

disassemble.