Safety Instructions; About The Symbols - Hitachi 32HDL52 Operating Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This LCD TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are
to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions.

About the Symbols

Various symbols are used in this manual, the user's manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others,
and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and
fully understand the contents.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to
incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to
incorrect handling.
Typical Symbols
This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents.
This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates
that disassembly is prohibited).
This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates
that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).
Never use the LCD Television if a problem should occur.
Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing, elements, cables,
penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock.
In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the
smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be dangerous.
Do not insert liquids or foreign objects.
Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present.
If liquids or foreign objects should enter the projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet
and contact your dealer.
• Do not place the LCD TV in a bathroom.
• Do not expose the LCD TV to rain or moisture.
• Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc on or around the LCD TV.
• Do not place metals, combustibles, etc on or around the LCD TV.
Never disassemble or modify the LCD Television.
The LCD TV contains high voltage components. Modification could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Never remove any fixed cover.
Do not give the LCD Television any shock or impact.
If the LCD TV should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.
If the glass panel is broken or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact
your dealer.
Do not place the LCD Television on an unstable surface.
If the LCD TV should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Do not place the LCD TV on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.
Do not obstruct the ventilation of the LCD Television.
If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the TV or just after switching off the power, it could result in damage and shorten the
lifespan of your LCD TV due to overheating. Make sure there is ample ventilation.
• Keep a space of 100mm (10cm) or more between the sides, rear and top of the LCD TV and other objects such as walls.
• Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the LCD TV.
• Never block ventilation openings.
• Do not put the LCD screen side up.
• Do not cover the LCD TV with a tablecloth, etc.
• Do not place the LCD TV on a carpet or bedding, or near a curtain.
Use only the correct power outlet.
Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the LCD TV
and the safety standard.
• The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used.
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Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Do not
disassemble.