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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
15. Televisions are designed to comply with the recommended
safety standards for tilt and stability.
Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front, or top, of
the cabinet which could cause the product to overturn
resulting in product damage and/or personal injury.
16. Follow instructions for wall, shelf or ceiling mounting as
recommended by the manufacturer.
17. An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electrical circuits.
18. Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your PDP
TV.
Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment
of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!
19. After the PDP TV has been on for any length of time, you will
notice that the screen becomes warm. Please note that this
is normal.
Sometimes the screen might have some tiny bright or dark
spots. Please note that this is normal.
20. To prevent scratches or damages to the Plasma screen, do
not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects.
Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm
water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if
the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleaners!
21. Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the
PDP TV. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent
in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe
with a dry soft cloth.
Never use acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent,
abrasive cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass
cleaner, etc. especially because they would cause
discoloration, scratches or cracks.
Read before operating equipment
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in accordance with applicable environmental laws. For product recycling and
disposal information, contact you local government agency.
Do not place any objects on the top of the television which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve the objects.
PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN
Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed
(nonmoving) patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers. Such “SCREEN BURNS” constitute misuse and are
NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
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
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HITACHI MODEL 42PD6000TA