Important Safety InstructionsSAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI SOUND BAR

Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Hitachi products.

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 sound bar.

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 Sound Bar.

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 grounding prong. 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.

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 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 the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

16.Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire.

17.Sudden high volume sound may cause hearing or speaker damage. Turn sound bar volume down before connecting other devices.

18.Do not push objects through any opening in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

19.Do not connect this unit to AC power using any device other than the supplied AC adaptor and AC cord. This

could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage.

20.Do not use with a voltage other than the power voltage specified. This could cause fire, electrical shock, or damage. Connect to 120VAC, 60Hz power only.

21.If you need to replace the supplied AC adapter or AC cord, contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit.

22.The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device,

and shall remain readily operable.

NOTICE ABOUT SOUND BAR PLACEMENT

Mounting the unit on a cabinet smaller than the length of the unit could create a tip-over risk resulting in personal injury, and product damage. Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from improper installation of this Sound Bar.

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POWER SOURCE

This sound bar is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current from the supplied AC to DC external power adapter. To prevent electric shock, do not use the 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 AC adapter to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

CAUTION NOTICE FOR 32" BASS PORTS

Never insert any object or liquids into the bass ports at each end of the 32” Sound Bar (model HSB32B26).

Any such foreign object(s) will distort the sound quality and may permanently damage your Sound Bar. Such damage is not covered by this product’s warranty.

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