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IMPORTANT

FOR YOUR PERSONALSAFETY
1. This Rear Projection 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 power 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 Rear Projection Television set 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 Rear Projection
Televisionwhere the power cord is subject to traffic
or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.
5. Do not attempt to service the Rear Projection
Television set 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 Rear
Projection Television sets 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 Rear Projection
Television set.
7. If the Rear Projection Television set has been
dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug
the Rear Projection Television set from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
8. If liquid has been spilled into the Rear Projection
Television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and
refer service to qualified service personnel.
9. Do not subject your Rear Projection Televisionset
to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the
screen surface.
10. Unplug the Rear Projection Television set from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
11-1. Do not place the Rear Projection Television set
on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The Rear
Projection Television set 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 Rear Projection Television set. Wall
or shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturers instructions, and should use a
mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTYOUR

¥ Read all of these instructions. HITACHI REAR PROJECTION TELEVISION
¥ Save these instructions for later use. RECEIVER
¥ Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the Rear Projection Television receiver.
Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Rear Projection Television receivers.
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 Rear Projection Television receiver.
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.
15. The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for
ventilation purposes which provide reliable
operation of the receiver and protect the Rear
Projection Television from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered.
¥Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or
other material.
¥Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set
by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
¥Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat
generator.
¥Never place the set in a built-in enclosure, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
12. Do not use the Rear Projection Television set 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 set to rain or water. If the set has
been exposed to rain or water, unplug set 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.
14. Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside
the chassis may cause failure of the set when high
humidity persists.