Hitachi 61HDX98B User Manual page 5

SAFETY TIPS
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OFYOUR TELEVISION
16-1 If an c_Jtside antenna is connect_l to
the television, be sure the antenna
syslem is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage
surges and bui_l-up static charges
Section 310 of the National EleCtncal
Code, NFPA No 70-1975. provides
inlormation wilh respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire Io an antenna diSCharge unit. size
Of grounding conductors, _ocation of
antenna _scharoe unit conneclion to
grounding electrodel and
requiremenls 1o¢ the grounding
electrode
16-2 Note to CATV system installer:
(Only for television with CATV
reception) This ren_nder is provided
to call the CATV system installer's
atlention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system
of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practiCal.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL COOE INSTRUCTIONS
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OFYOUR TELEVISION
19 This television should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking labet If you
are not sure of the type of power
supply at your horr_e, consult your
dealer or local power company For
talevisions designed to operate from
batlery power, refer to the operating
instructions.
20 If the television does not operate
normally by following the operating
inst n_lioFs, unplu 3 the television from
the wall ouhet and rater servicing to
qualified service gersonnel AdlUSl
only those controls that are covered in
trle instructions as improper
adjust rc_nt ofOther controfs may t_suit
in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified service
technician Io restore d_e te_evialon 1o
normal operation.
17
An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power i_nes or Other
alect ncal lights or power circuits, or
where rtcan fall _to such power lines
or circgits When instailing an outside
antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep f_om
touching such power lines or circuits
as contact wilh them rmght be fatal
13
For added protection for the
1elevation during a }ightning slorm, or
when it is unused for long podods Of
Iime, unplug it lrom the wall outlet and
diSConnect a_tentla This will prevent
damage due to lightning and power-
_ine surges
21. ff your television is to remain unused
for a podod of time, (such as when |
going on a holiday), turn the _(_ _
televalion OFF and unplug it from the _
_ _ wall outlet
IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22, If yo:J are unable to restore normal
operation by foltowing
the detailed procedure in your
operating instructions, do not a_empt
any furlher adjustments Unplug the
television and call you_ deaFer or
sea/ice technician
23 Whenever the television is _lamaged
or fails, or ff there is a distinct change
in pedomlance that indicates a need
for service, unplug the television and
have it checked by a qualified service
technician
24.
I1 is nomlal for some televisions to
make occasional snapping or ",_,._'_"_"
popping sounds, particulady when -="..J_-_)._. =,'1
being ttJmed on or off If the stlapplng
or popping al CoednL_OUS or frequenl, _" _="
unplug 1he set and consult your
dealer or service techniCian
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25 Do not use alt,achments hal
recommended by the television
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards
26. ff replacement parts are required, be
sure the serviCe technalian has used
replacement parle specified by the
mar_ufactu_er that h_tve the S_tme
characterlslics as the origlnal part¸
Unauthorized substitutions m_y result
in fire, elect nc shock, or other hazards¸
27
Upon completion of any service or
repairs to the lelevision, ask the IJ_ ,_ __k
sen/ice technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the
television is m safe operating
conditior3
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.