Hitachi 51F710A, Operating Manual

Power source

This television is designed to operate on 120 volts 
60 Hz, ac current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volt
60 Hz outlet.

To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or
other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Never connect the television to 50 Hz, direct current, or
anything other than the specified voltage.

Caution

Never remove the back cover of the
television as this can expose you to very
high voltages and other hazards. If the
television does not operate properly,

unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or
service center.

Caution

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the
instructions, as improper changes or modifications not
expressly approved by 

HITACHI

could void the user’s

warranty.

Warning

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• The television should not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should not be placed on the television.

Warning

• Do not place any objects on the top of the television

which may fall or cause a child to climb to retrieve
the objects.

• Projection TV’s are heavy and can mark or damage

floor surfaces (especially wood flooring) if moved
improperly. Do not slide or force TV into position.
Always roll TV allowing casters at bottom of unit to
help steer and position the TV.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any
changes or modifications made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home
Electronics Division may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Note

This television receiver will display television closed
captioning, (

or

), in accordance with paragraph

15.119 and 15.122 of the FCC rules.

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. 

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

Note

This digital television is capable of receiving analog
basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television
programming by direct connection to a cable system
providing such programming. A CableCARD provided
by your cable operator is required to view encrypted
digital programming. Certain advanced and interactive
digital cable services such as video-on-demand, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide and data-enhanced
television services may require the use of a set-top box.
For more information call your local cable company.

Note

• There are no user serviceable parts inside the

television. 

• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side

of the television.

Prevention of screen burn

This Wide Screen TV is designed to display wide
screen pictures. Images should be viewed mostly in
wide screen format or zoomed to fit the screen with
moving pictures. Use of side panels, top and bottom
panels of standard picture formats should only be 15%
of your total viewing time to prevent uneven aging of
the phosphors. Phosphors in the lighted area of the
picture will age more rapidly than the gray areas.
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
“

SCREEN BURNS

” constitute misuse and are 

NOT

COVERED

by your 

HITACHI

Factory Warranty.

Lead Notice

This product contains lead. Dispose of this product in
accordance with applicable environmental laws. For
product recycling and disposal information, contact
your local government agency or the Electronic
Industries Alliance at 

www.eiae.org

(in the US) or the

Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at

www.epsc.ca

(in Canada). 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-HITACHI.

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Important Safety Instructions