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Disconnect this sensor

connector only

DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HITACHI 65 INCH SPLIT PROJECTION TELEVISION

THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST REMAIN ON UNIT

IMPORTANT POINTS:

(a)

Do not attempt to perform this work by yourself.

(b)

Request an installation specialist to install this unit.

(c)

HITACHI assumes no responsibility or liability for injury/damage as a result of consumer installation and handling. Be advised that
improper consumer installation/handling is not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.

(d)

This Projection Television weighs over 340 pounds and has many sensitive components.

1 - SEPARATION PROCEDURE (Note: read all instructions and understand how to properly and safely disassemble and assemble unit)

2 - RE-ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

STEP 1 Before disassembling this projection TV set, you must first remove the pocket handle located

on the right side of the set (Rear View).
Remove the four (4) Phillips head screws using a No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver.

STEP 2

Caution: Make sure TV set is disconnected from main power source.
There are four (4) low voltage connectors located on the sensor board (see 2b). You will be required
to only disconnect the rear sensor connector (the connector nearest to the opening, see 2b).
Through the pocket handle opening locate the rear sensor connector (see 2a). Press the connector
locking tab and gently pull the connector upwards using your thumb and forefinger (see 2c and 2d).

STEP 3

Install the pocket handle and secure it
using the Phillips screws, which were
removed in step 1.

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(a)

STEP 4

Remove the joint connector bolts (4pcs) on
each side panel using the allen key
supplied.

(a)

(d)

(Pocket Handle Opening)

STEP 5 Remove only the top five (5) screws from the lower rear cover (as shown by the “arrows” on

the rear cabinet label).

(a)

(b)

STEP 6

Carefully remove the speaker grille by
grasping the sides and pulling.

(a)

STEP 7

Remove left and right (8

1/2

” x 24”

rectangular) plastic side post by unscrewing
the two inner screws on the side post.
Remove side post by sliding it outwards.

(a)

Remove the pocket handle located on the
right side of the set (rear view), using the
same procedure as step 1.

(a)

Re-connect the sensor connector to the
sensor board (see step 2).

(a)

STEP 8

Caution: When TV is separated, top portion weights 140 lbs. Use a minimum of two (2) people to
carry top portion when separating this TV.
Remove the top cabinet by grasping the pocket handle and the bottom of the front frame and lift
upwards. Gently place the top cabinet on the flat floor. This assembly contains fragile items, such as:
glass mirror and viewing screen. Avoid any type of impact that could cause breakage of these
components.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

STEP 9

To re-assemble the set, lower the top cabinet
onto the bottom cabinet, aligning the two
dowels of the bottom cabinet with the two
holes in underside of the top cabinet. Gently
lower the top cabinet until it seats flush on
bottom cabinet.

STEP 10

Re-install the joint connector bolts (4pcs).
which were removed in step 4, using the
supplied allen key.

(a)

STEP 11

Re-assemble the pocket handle to the
cabinet with all four (4) screws.

(a)

STEP 13

Re-install the top five (5) screws into the
lower rear cover, which were removed in
step 5.

(a)

STEP 14

To re-install the side post, secure it using
the screws which were removed in step 7.

(a)

STEP 15

Re-install the speaker grille. Perform the
“MAGIC FOCUS” feature (see “Set Up”
procedure in your instruction manual).
This completes the Disassembly / Assembly
instructions.

(a)

STEP 16

STEP 12

CAUTION: DISCONNECT UNIT FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY

(a)

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