PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
SAFETY TIPS
16 1 If an outside antenna is connected
to the tetevision, be sure the
antenna system ls grounded so as
to provide some protection against
voltage surges and buildup 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 lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors,
IDeation of antenna discharge unit
connection to grounding
electrode, and requirements for
the grounding eJectrode
16 2. Note to CATV system installer;
(Only for television with CATV
reception) This reminder ls
provided to call the CATV system
[nstafler's attention to Ar tlcle 820
40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding
and, [n particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding
system of the building, as ctose
to the point of cable entry as
practical
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 tights or power circuits,
or where it can fail into such power
lines o_ circuits When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from
touching such power fines or
circuits as contact with them might
be fatal
18 For added protection for the
television dunng a lightning stom_,
or when it is unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the
wa_ out_et and disconnect antenna
This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power line surges¸
OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
19 This television should be
operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the
marking [abel If you are not sure
of the type of power supply at
your home, consult you_ dealer or
local power company¸
20 If the telewsion does not operate
normally by following the opera_ng
instructions, unplug the television
from the waft outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the
instructions as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in
damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
service technlciaJ_ to restore the
television to normal operation
21 if your television is to remain
unused for a period of _me, (such j
as whel_goh_gonaholiday),tum _ _
the teJevision OFF and unplug it
from the wal_ outlet _/_1 _'_
IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22 if you are unable to restore
normal operation by foflow[ng
the detailed procedure in your
operating instructions, do not
attempt any further adjustments
Unplug the television and call
you_ deale_ or service technician¸
23 Whenever the television [s
damaged or fails, or if there is a
distinct change in pe#ormaRce
that indicates a need for service,
unpEug the television and have it
checked by a qualified service
technician¸
24 it is normal for some teEevisions to
make occasional snapping or -_+
popping sounds, partlcuEady when _+
being turned on or off If the
snapping or popping is continuous _.+p
or frequent, unplug the set and
consult your dea_er or service
technician
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25 Do not use attachments not
recommended by the television
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards
26 If replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has
used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as +J_eoriginal
part Unauthorized substitutions
may result iR fire, electric shock, or
other hazards
27 Upon completion of any service or
repairs to the television, ask the
service technician to perform
rou_ne safety checks to determine
that the television is in safe
operating condition¸
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.
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