Hitachi 32PD5000 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This Plasma monitor 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.
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 result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due
to incorrect handling.
CAUTION
Typical Symbols
WARNING
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.
About the 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 monitor 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 monitor in a bathroom.
• Do not expose the monitor to rain or moisture.
• Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc on or around the monitor.
• Do not place metals, combustibles, etc on or around the monitor.
Never disassemble or modify the monitor.
The monitor contains high voltage components. Modification could result in fire or electrical shock.
• Never remove any fixed cover.
Do not give the monitor any shock or impact.
If the monitor 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 monitor on an unstable surface.
If the monitor 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 monitor on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand.
Do not obstruct the ventilation of the monitor.
If the ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the monitor or just after switching off the power, it could result in damage
and shorten the lifespan of your monitor 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 monitor and other objects such as walls.
• Do not place anything around ventilation openings of the monitor.
• Never block ventilation openings.
• Do not put the plasma screen side up.
• Do not cover the monitor with a tablecloth, etc.
• Do not place the monitor 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
monitor and the safety standard.
• The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used.
WARNING
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Do not
disassemble.