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Important Safety Instructions
Power source
This plasma television is designed to operate on 120
volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a
120 volt 60 Hz 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 50 Hz, direct
current, or anything other than the specified voltage.
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.
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
warranty.
Warning
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus 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.
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.
Note
This plasma television will display television closed
captioning, (
or
), in accordance with paragraph
15.119 and 15.122 of the FCC rules.
Public viewing of copyrighted material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations
and cable companies, as well as programs from other
sources, may require prior authorization from the
broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Note
This digital television is capable of receiving analog
basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A CableCARD provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted
digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable company.
Note
• There are no user serviceable parts inside the
plasma television.
• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side
of the plasma television.
Prevention of screen burn
Continuous on-screen displays such as video games,
stock market quotations, computer generated graphics,
and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause
permanent damage to television receivers. Such
“
SCREEN BURNS
” constitute misuse and are
NOT
COVERED
by your
HITACHI
Factory Warranty.
Lead Notice
This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For
product recycling and disposal information, contact
your local government agency or
www.eRecylcle.org
(in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at
www.eiae.org
(in the US) or the Electronic Product
Stewardship Canada at
www.epsc.ca
(in Canada).
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.
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