Manual

SAFETY TIPS
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
16-1. if an outside antenna is connected
to the television, be sure the
antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protection ag_nst
voltage surges and buithup static
charges¸ Section 810 of the
National Electhcat Code, NFPA
NO 70_t975, provides informa]Jon
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
strdsture, grounding of the tead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors,
location of 8ntsnna discharge unit
connection to grounding
electrode, and requirements for
the grounding elestrode
16-2. Note to CATV system installer:
(Only for televistsn with CATV
reception)¸ This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820_
40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that
the cabta ground shatl be
connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close
to the point of c_le entry as
practical
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE iNSTRUCTIONS
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An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other L=,_=._===_"
eleofrtsat lights or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power
tines or circuits¸ When inst allin g an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might
be fatal
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For added protection for the
television dudng a lightning storm,
or when it is un_Jsed for long
periods Of time, unplug it from the
wall out_et and disconnect antenna¸
This wilt prevent damage due to
lightning and powergine surges.
OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
19 This television should be operat÷
ed only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label if you are not sure of the
type of power suppEy at yeur
home_ consLItt your deaEer or Ioeal
power company_ Fer televisions
designed to eperate from battorg
power_ refer to the operating
instrucdons_
20.
if the telewsJon does Pot operate
normally by tollowing the operating
instructions, unplug the te_ewsion
from the wall outlet and refer _ _"--_)
servicing to qualified service lily.all _'_=_
personnel Adjust on_y those
controls that are covered in the
instruc_ons as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in
damage and will oftsn require
extensive work by a qua_gied
service tschnici_m to restore the
television to norma_ operation
21. if your talevision is to remain
unused for a period of lime, (such
as when going on a holiday), thin _'_1 _
the television OFF _nd unplug it
from the w,, oL_t,et. _
IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22. if you are unable to restore
norma_ operation by foltowing
the detailed procedure in your
operating instructions, do not
a_tempt any further adjustments¸
Unplug the television and call
your dealer or service technician¸
23 Whenever the television is
damaged or fai_S, or if there is a
disSnof change in performance
thatindicatesa need for service,
unplug the telewsionand have it
checked by a doalg_ed service
technician¸
24. it iS normal for some televisions to
make occasional
snappmg or -_
popping SOunds, par{ieL_tstlywhen _ /_11 _::
being tomed on or off _f the
snapping or popping is continuous
or frequent, unplug the set 4_d
consult your dealer or service
tsehnician
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25 DO not use attachments not
recommended by the talev[sion
manufacturer as they may e_use
h_zards
26 if replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has
used replacement p_ts specified by
the manutacturer that have the
same characteristics as the origin_
part¸ Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electsc shock, or
other hazards.
27.
Upon compIstton of any service or
repairs to the telewsion, ask the
service technician to perform
rou]toe safety checks to determine
that the television is in safe
operating condglon
PICTURE CAUTIONS
Picture Burn Prevention
• 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 projection television receivers. Such "PATTERN
BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
• When using Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a
"PATTERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time.
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.
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