Important Safety Instructions - Hitachi 42HDM12A Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
YOUR HITACHI PLASMA MONITOR
Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI Plasma Monitor.
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 Plasma Monitor.
Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable
event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this plasma monitor.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLASMA MONITOR TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
• THE PLASMA MONITOR SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE MONITOR.
NOTE: • Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the Plasma Monitor.
Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly
CAUTION:
approved by HITACHI could void the user's authority to operate the Plasma Monitor.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not
MODIFICATIONS:
expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
POWER SOURCE
THIS PLASMA MONITOR IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz, AC CURRENT. INSERT THE PLASMA
MONITOR POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE PLASMA MONITOR'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 MONITOR TO 50Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED
VOLTAGE.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the Plasma Monitor as this can expose you to very high voltages and
other hazards. If the monitor does not operate properly, unplug the Plasma Monitor and call your
authorized dealer or service center.
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 persons.
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.
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