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 against
voltage surges and betH-up static
charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA
No. 70-1975, provides information
with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lea@in
wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge unit
connection to grounding
electrode, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
16-2. Nole to CATV system installer:
(Only for television with CATV
reception). This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system
insteller's attention 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.
OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
19. This television should be operat-
ed only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking o_ ,_/_
label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply at your
home. consult your dealer or local
power company. For televisions
designed to operate from battery
power, refer to the operating
instructions.
T
NEeMlX_'W. B.ECTI_.K _
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS.
17. An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other
electrical lights or power circuits.
or where itcan fall into such power T _
lines or circuits. Wtlen installing an II ._x/'DO o'_1_
outside antenna system, extreme _ _,_o, ID J I
care should be taken to keep from _-L--.._J-t.
touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
18. For added protection for the
television during alightning storm.
or when it is unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect antenna.
This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.
20. If the television does not operate
normally by folowing the obeceting
instrucifons, unplug the telmCslen
from the wall outlet end refer *---"-_ €''%*"_
servicing to qualified service
personnel. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the
insuuctk_ns as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in
damage and wilt often require
extensive work by • qualified
sennus technician to restore the
televislen to normal operetiork
21. If your television is to remain p_ __.
unused for aperiod of time. (such
as when going on a holiday), turn
the television OFF and unplug it
from the wall outlet.
IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22. If you are unable to restore
normal operation by following
the detailed procedure in your
operating instructions, do not
attempt any further adjustments.
Unplug the television and call
your dealer or service technician.
23. Whenever the television is
damaged or fails, or if there is a
distinct change in performance
that indicates a need for service.
unplug the television and hove it
checked by a qualified service
technician.
24. It is normal for some televisions to
make occasional snapping or
popping sounds, particularly v/nan
being turned on or off. if the
snapping or popping is continuous
or frequent, unplug the set and
consult your dealer or service
technician.
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the television
manu/ecturer as they may cause
hazards.
j,_ o26. If replacement beds ere required, 27. Upon completion of any service or ._. ,_,
be sure the service technician has repairs Io the television, ask the
used replacement parts specified by service technician to perform
the manufacturer that have the routine safety checks to determine
same charectenstlos es the original that the television is in sate
bert. Unauthorized substitutions operatingsonditlon.
may result in fire. electric shock, or
olhe¢ hazards.
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 television receivers. Such =PATTERN BURNS"
constitutemisuse and are NOT COVERED byyour HITACHI FactoryWarranty.
• When using Picture-in-Picturefunction,the sub-pictureshouldnot be left permanently in one cornerof the screen or a
"PA'I-I'ERN BURN" may develop over a long period of time.
Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material
Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stationsand cable companies, as well as programsfrom other sources, may
require priorauthorizationfrom the broadcaster or owner of the video program material.
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