Software Notice
It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse
compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law.
Caution
To prevent scratching or damaging the tube face, 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!
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
Unpublished Works. 1992 - 1997 Dolby laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Digital sound
Your Hitachi television is capable of decoding advanced forms of digital audio
coding (such as Dolby Digital and PCM) that makes it possible to reproduce high
quality digital sound. Being the next step forward from analogue sound, digital
sounds sonic realism and listener involvement will change the way you experience
sound from your Hitachi television. Digital sound works by delivering at maximum 5
separate audio channels - left, right, centre, left surround, right surround and also a
LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel. These independent channels allow for a more
precise localisation of sounds and a more convincing, realistic ambiance.
Important
Dear HITACHI customer
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest state of the art
television from HITACHI. At Hitachi we pride ourselves on producing high quality
televisions with outstanding picture and audio capabilities. Together with our
reputation for superior reliability, you should enjoy many years of trouble free
operation from your TV.
Please read this Users Guide thoroughly, especially the Safety
Notes on Page 4. Mis-use may cause damage to your television,
which could shorten its lifespan, or cause injury to yourself. Should
you encounter any difficulty in the set-up or operation of your
television, firstly refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide at the rear of
this manual.
In the unlikely event of a problem occurring with your TV, switch off at the mains
socket, pull out the plug, and contact your dealer immediately.
Under no circumstances remove the rear cover of your TV.
Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment
of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry!