Hitachi P42a01a Users Manual

USER'S MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL UTILISATEUR
MANUALE D'USO
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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Colour Plasma Television
Model Name
P42A01
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.
SERIAL NO. 
This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.
 

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USER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI plasma Television.
Please read this user’s manual carefully before operating 
this product.
To ensure proper operation, please read and follow ALL 
the instructions, especially the “IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS” and “SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”. 
Please keep this user’s manual for future reference.
 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this instruction thoroughly.
Retain this instruction for future reference.
Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger.
Follow all instructions. Improper handling could cause personal injury and/or serious damage to the unit that may 
shorten its service time.
Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install the product in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read...

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Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI plasma Television.  We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this 
product.
This plasma Television has been designed to meet the international standards.  However, it could cause personal 
injuries and property damage if improperly handled.  In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit 
from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.
Keep this manual for future...

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The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself.  Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before reading 
the instructions in this section.
WARNING   Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user.
CAUTION   Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage.
Other Symbols 
The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities...

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.
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 Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or flammable items) inside the unit.
  In case it happens, turn off the main power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
  Use special caution when younger children are around the unit.
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 Do not remove cover, or modify the product.
  High-voltage components are installed inside of the unit.  Removing covers...

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CAUTION
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 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.
Unstable places such as
  Tilted surface or shaky rack, table, stand or trolly.
  If the unit falls down, it could cause personal injury.
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 Do not place the unit at a dusty place.
It could cause malfunction.
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 Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product.
The unit would overheat, and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life.
  Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this...

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PRECAUTIONS
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 Do not install areas where it will be subjected to high temperatures.
It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product.
  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 
  Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction.
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 Viewing Advice
  The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate. Too bright or dark...

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Image Retention of Plasma Display Panel
The plasma display panel has one of characteristics that can result in panel image retention depending on how the
plasma display is used. The following are the common reasons for and effective preventive measures against the
image retention.
Characteristics of Image Retention
Image retention is caused by partial degrading the phosphors due 
to the partial display of character and figure.
ð   For example, when the characters as shown in Fig. A are 
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FEATURES
Enjoy not only beautiful and high-quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient
functions in your daily life!
Large-screen and high-definition plasma panel.
High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones.
2 Scart terminals installed.
Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals.
Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio-visual equipments.
Enjoy the image from PC with large, high-definition Plasma...