Hitachi HSB40B16 Quick Start Manual

Bluetooth and Warranty
®
enjoy Bluetooth
1. Discoverable 2. Connecting
The Bluetooth
Slowly Fades ON and OFF Flashing Quickly
Ready to Pair: The Sound Bar When a user initiates
is placed into "discoverable a connection from a
mode" by pressing and device, the Sound Bar will
holding the Bluetooth button automatically switch to the
on the remote control Bluetooth input source.
for three seconds, or by If the input is set to any other
pressing and holding the source, there is no flashing
Input button on the Sound of the Bluetooth light, but
Bar for three seconds. devices are still able to
connect to the Sound Bar.
Note: Wireless Range is 33 feet For more information: Please see the complete online Owner's Guide.
LIMITED WARRANTY
(VALID IN THE U.S. AND PUERTO RICO ONLY.)
LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Subject to the conditions and limitations set forth below, this HITACHI
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year starting from the original date of purchase (the "Limited Warranty Period") by the original
purchaser ("Purchaser"). During the Limited Warranty Period, if the Product is does not work properly due to a defect in materials or workmanship, Hitachi will, at
Hitachi's option, either: (i) repair the Product with new or refurbished parts, or (ii) replace the Product with a new or refurbished product with equal or greater features
and functions as the Product. If Purchaser rejects, refuses or otherwise does not accept Hitachi's repair or replacement offer, this Limited Warranty shall be void and of
no further force or effect. This Limited Warranty extends to the Purchaser only and is not transferable. To qualify for coverage under this Limited Warranty, purchaser
must notify Hitachi of a warranty claim during the Limited Warranty Period by calling 800-HITACHI and must provide a dated sales receipt for the Product.
PARTS AND LABOR: There will be no charge for any replacement parts or labor during the Limited Warranty Period.
Any replacement part used to repair the Product may be, at Hitachi's option, a new or refurbished part, and such replacement part will
be warranted only for 90 days or the remainder of the original 1-year Limited Warranty Period, whichever is longer.
SERVICE LOCATIONS AND RETURNS: Products must be transported or shipped to a Hitachi-designated service center (call 800-HITACHI for more information).
Hitachi will not be responsible for any costs of transporting or shipping the Product to Hitachi-designated service center, but Hitachi will be responsible for the cost
of return-shipping repaired or replacement Products to Purchaser. Purchaser must obtain pre authorization from Hitachi before shipping any Product to
Hitachi for repair or replacement, and Purchaser must ship the Product with all shipping charges prepaid using the
Product's original box and packaging, including all original parts, written materials and accessories.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS: This Hitachi Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) any Product that has been modified or repaired in a manner not previously authorized by
Hitachi in writing; (b) any Product whose serial number has been removed, altered, replaced, defaced or rendered illegible; (c) any defect, malfunction, or failure caused
by or resulting from non-authorized service, maintenance, repair or part replacements; (d) damage resulting from abuse, misuse, mishandling, neglect or damage
caused by exposure to hostile operating environments, such as areas containing dust and/ or smoke, or in any manner other than those identified as acceptable in
the Product's Owner's Guide; (e) damage caused by power surges, accidents, natural disasters or any other events or circumstances outside Hitachi's control; (f) any
Product used in any manner inconsistent with the acceptable set-up, usage, safety or installation configurations identified in the Product's Owner's Guide; (g) improper
opening, set-up or installation of the Product or any misadjustments caused by user-operated controls; (h) any obligation related to the removal of Product from a custom
cabinet or other specialized product installation; (i) product knobs, buttons, switches, batteries or accessories; (j) damage caused by cleaning Product in any manner
other than as specified in the Product's Owner's Guide; (j) normal usage or ordinary wear and tear, including, without limitation, scratches or marks on the Product's
exterior; (k) any damage to a Product returned for repair or replacement that is damaged due to improper packaging, mishandling or shipping by Purchaser; (l) any
Product purchased or serviced outside the United States of America and Puerto Rico; (m) any Product that has been used for commercial or industrial purposes; or
(n) any Product sold "AS IS" or in "REFURBISHED" condition. NO PERSON, AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, SERVICE FACILITY, OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED
TO CHANGE, MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING THE PRODUCT. FURTHER, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION
OF THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD. HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN, OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF, THE PRODUCT.
BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR THE EXCLUSION OF INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONFERS SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
INCLUDING CERTAIN OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR JURISDICTION. This limited warranty SHALL BE governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the state of PURCHASER's residence. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PRODUCT OR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLE INFORMATION
Dispose of this product according to local laws. RECYCLE! See www.eRecycle.org for details
All specifications, features and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Refer to www.hitachi.us/tv for updates or more information.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Hitachi America, Ltd.
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Wireless Streaming
®
3. Connected 4. Disconnected
® Light indicates the Bluetooth mode.
Light is ON Flashing every 3 seconds
A connection can only The Sound Bar is always
be initiated by an end ready to connect to an
user from a device. already-paired device,
Once connected, a device but the display only
stays connected forever flashes when the input
until disconnected by the is set to Bluetooth.
user, even if the device goes
out of range. If a connected
device comes back into
range, the connection will be
automatically re-established.
Sound Bar (the "Product") is warranted
®

Quick Start Guide

133W Bluetooth Sound Bar
®
Thank you for purchasing the Hitachi Sound Bar.
TeChniCal SupporT anD imporTanT informaTion
Complete owner's Guide available at :
40" Model: HSB40B16 www.hitachiserviceusa.com:8080/HSB40B16.pdf
32" Model: HSB32B26 www.hitachiserviceusa.com:8080/HSB32B26.pdf
Please check the model that you've purchased.
product Serial number:
address: Hitachi America, Ltd. P.O. Box 99652 Troy, Michigan 48099
Speaker grill is not removable!
The package includes the following items: HITACHI Sound Bar (Bluetooth ® connectivity)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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.
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.
NOTICE FOR THE SOUND BAR PLACEMENT
YES
NO
Mounting the unit on a cabinet smaller than the length of the unit could result
in an unstable position and the unit may tumble over, making a risk of personal injury,
and damaging the product. Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries
or property damage resulting from improper installation.
For wall mounting Sound Bar, see online Owner's Guide for details.
Wireless Streaming
phone: 1.800.448.2244 (USA/CANADA) OR 01.800.703.0888 (MEXICO).
Remote Control AC Adaptor, Audio Cable
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.
23. Connect AC cord plug to properly grounded outlet.
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