60R70 LCD TV or LED TV User Manual

 

Important Product Information Guide 60R70 60 Class (59.50 Diag.) 55R80 55 Class (54.64 Diag.) 49R80 49 Class (48.50 Diag.) 43R80 43 Class (42.51 Diag.) Models:

Serial No. CONGRATULATIONS Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully. For additional assistance please call Toll Free 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv for complete owners guide. Keep this Guide for future reference. Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference. This information is located on the back of the television. FCC ID:2AC23-WC0HR2601 IP_roku_4K_07052017 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, KEEP CANDLES OR OPEN FLAMES AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS TELEVISIONS AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE-

VENT BLADE EXPOSURE. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Never place a television set in an unstable location. A television set may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

- Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.

- Only using furniture that can safely support the television set.

- Ensuring the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

- Not placing the television set on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television set to a suitable support.

- Not placing the television set on cloth or other materials that may be located between the television set and supporting furniture.

- Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television set or its controls.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. compliance with the FCC Rules could void the users authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION: - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 2

- To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 8 inches must be maintained between this device and all persons. This Television receiver will display television closed captioning, (

provides text-to-speech audio, in accordance with FCC rules. or

), and This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth. Location of the required Marking The rating sheet and the safety caution are on the rear of the unit. The examples used throughout this manual are based on the 49R80 model. Models 60R70, 55R80, 49R80 and 43R80 have identical features except where noted in this manual. Follow all instructions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. periods of time. when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 3 19) GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

(continued) EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER THE NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15) Apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with 16) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on the apparatus. lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 17) Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18) Do not push objects through any openings in this unit, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 20) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 22) When you connect the product to other equipment, turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock and serious personal injury. Read the owner's manual of the other equipment carefully and follow the instructions when making any connections. 23) Do not allow the product to output distorted sound for an extended period of time. It may cause speaker overheating and fire. 24) This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installers attention to Article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21) 25) The mains plug is used as the disconnect and shall remain readily operable. WARNING: Never place a television set in an unstable location. A television set that falls or is unintentionally pulled down can and cause, serious personal injury or death. Most such injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions including :

- Use cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.

- Only use furniture that can safely support the television set and equip the television set with a set of safety straps or similar products to anchor the television set to a wall or a similarly immovable support.

- Ensure the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

- Do not place the television set on tall furniture (for example, on top of cupboards or bookcases) If you decide you must place the television set on tall furniture, absolutely do not do so without anchoring BOTH the furniture AND the television set to a wall or a similarly immovable support. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- Do not place the television set on cloth or other materials situated between the base of the television set and the supporting furniture.

- Educate and remind children about the dangers of climbing on on or near any furniture on which the television is situated to reach the television set or its controls or for any other reason.

(continued) Please use all these same precautions with any other television set(s) in your home. HOW TO HANDLE THE LCD PANEL Do not press hard or jolt the LCD panel. It may cause the LCD panel glass to break and injury may occur. If the LCD panel is broken, make absolutely sure that you do not touch the liquid in the panel. This may cause skin inflammation. If the liquid gets in your mouth, immediately gargle and consult with your doctor. Also, if the liquid gets in your eyes or touches your skin, consult with your doctor after rinsing for at least 15 minutes or longer in clean water. Possible Adverse Effects on LCD Panel: If a fixed (non-moving) pattern remains on the LCD Panel for long periods of time, the image can become permanently engrained in the LCD Panel and cause subtle but permanent ghost images. This type of damage is NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY. Never leave your LCD Panel on for long periods of time while it is displaying the following formats or images:

Fixed Images, such as stock tickers, video game patterns, TV station logos, and websites. Special Formats that do not use the entire screen. For example, viewing letterbox style

(16:9) media on a normal (4:3) display (black bars at top and bottom of screen); or viewing normal style (4:3) media on a widescreen (16:9) display (black bars on left and right sides of screen). The following symptoms are not signs of malfunction but technical limitation. Therefore we disclaim any responsibility for these symptoms. LCD Panels are manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology, Do not install the LCD Panel near electronic equipment that produces electromagnetic Effect on infrared devices There may be interference while using infrared devices such however sometimes parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. waves. Some equipment placed too near this unit may cause interference. as infrared cordless headphones. Power source This television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert the power cord into a 120 volts 60 Hz outlet. To prevent electric shock, do not use the televisions (AC) plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Never connect the television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage. Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Hitachi could void the users warranty. 5 CHILD SAFETY NOTICE 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunlight. When placing on a shelf leave 4 inches (10 cm) free space around the entire unit. 4 inches 4 inches Securing to a Wall 1 Use metallic wire (not provided), clamp (not provided) and screw on the rear of the TV as 4 inches shown below. 2 Keep the TV 4 inches away from the wall, except when mounted using the wall mount bracket, and secure to the wall as shown below:

4 inches Y(VIDEO) Wire Clamp Screw 4 inches Y(VIDEO) 4 inches Wire Y(VIDEO) NOTICE FOR TV CABINET If the unit is placed on a cabinet smaller than the length of the unit, it could result in instability and the unit may tumble over, making a risk of personal, possibly fatal injury. Also, this would seriously damage the product. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsibility or liability for any injuries or property damage resulting from the improper installation. YES !!

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7 Remote control HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Install two AAA batteries (supplied).

(-) inside the battery compartment. 3. IMPORTANT NOTE: Carefully match (+) and (-) indication on the battery with the (+) and 4. Replace the battery compartment cover. Battery precautionsRemote control These precautions should be followed when using batteries. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Carbon-zinc or Rechargeable) or old batteries with fresh ones. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturers directions.) Please use caution when inserting batteries to avoid battery damage. If the spring terminal in the remote control remains in contact with a side of a damaged battery it can cause a short circuit. Never use damaged batteries as they can become very hot and are dangerous. Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed. Use two AAA size batteries. The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For best performance, it is recommended that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis or when the remote operation becomes erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. WARNING: The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal. excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Dispose of the batteries in accordance with local environmental laws. 8 CONDENSATION Moisture will form in the operating section of the unit if the unit is brought from cool surroundings into a warm room or if the temperature of the room rises suddenly. When this happens, unit's performance will be impaired. To prevent this, let the unit stand in its new surroundings for about an hour before switching it on, or make sure that the room temperature rises gradually. Condensation may also form during the summer if the unit is exposed to the breeze from an air conditioner. In such cases, change the location of the unit. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For questions regarding this declaration, contact:

Hitachi America, Ltd. Hitachi America, Ltd. 2420 Fenton Street, Suite 200 Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556 Tel: 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) ATTN: Customer Relations 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 www.eRecycle.org (in California), the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.ecyclingcentral.com (in the U.S.) or the Electronic Product Stewardship Canada at www.epsc.ca (in Canada). FOR MORE INFORMATION, call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244)

(USA/CANADA).

* The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 9 800.HITACHI

(800.448.2244) Monday ~ Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST www.hitachi.us/tv HITACHI AMERICA, LTD., DIGITAL SOLUTIONS DIVISION HITACHI has made every effort to assure you enjoy trouble free operation from your Hitachi product. Should you require service assistance with OPERATIONAL, HOOK UP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR WARRANTY SERVICE SUPPORT, please contact one of our knowledgeable Customer Service Advocates at 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244). Please be prepared to submit proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to your 800.HITACHI Customer Service Representative. Warranty coverage will be provided in accordance with the provisions of your Limited Warranty (see the Limited Warranty page in this operating guide). Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le service durant la periode couverte par la garantie, sur le fonctionnement ou pour de l'assistance techniquie communiquez avec:

Au Canada: 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) Lundi ~ Vendredi 9:00 am - 6:00 pm HNE Hitachi America, Ltd., Digital Solutions Division Customer Service Support P.O. Box 99652 Troy, MI 48099 800HITACHI@hal.hitachi.com 10 Congratulations on your purchase of a new Hitachi display product!

LIMITED WARRANTY:

Hitachi America, Ltd. warrants this Hitachi display product (the Product) in accordance with the following terms and conditions:

Limited Parts and Labor Warranty: The Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the original end user purchaser (the Purchaser) and continuing for the duration of the applicable time periods specified below. If the Product is found to be defective, Hitachi will repair or replace (at Hitachis option) defective parts at no charge, subject to the conditions of this Limited Warranty. If the Purchaser rejects, refuses or otherwise does not accept Hitachis offer to repair or replace such defective parts under this Limited Warranty, this Limited Warranty shall be void and of no further force or effect. This Limited Warranty extends to the Purchaser only and is not transferable, and such Purchaser must provide a dated sales receipt his or her evidencing the purchase of the Product to qualify for parts or service under this Limited Warranty. The original owner must notify Hitachi of a defect claim by calling 800-HITACHI during the applicable Limited Warranty period for this Limited Warranty to be effective. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico. PARTS: The Limited Warranty period for parts is 1 year from the date of original purchase. During the Limited Warranty period for parts, Hitachi will replace defective parts with new or rebuilt parts (at Hitachis option) at no charge for such parts. Any replacement part will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period applicable to the part replaced. LABOR: The Limited Warranty period for labor is 1 year from the date of original purchase. During the Limited Warranty period for labor, Hitachi will repair or replace (at Hitachis option) defective parts without charge for labor. SERVICE LOCATION: In-home warranty service, which includes either in-home repair or free pick-up and delivery (at Hitachis option), applies to all Hitachi products except: (i) 43-inch and smaller LCD Flat Panel Televisions; (ii) Products located outside the U.S.A., Canada or Puerto Rico; and (iii) Products located more than seventy-five (75) driving miles from Hitachis nearest Authorized Service Facility. If the foregoing clauses (i),

(ii), or (iii) apply, then the Purchaser will be responsible for bringing/delivering the Product to a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and, following warranty service, retrieving the Product from such Authorized Service Facility. IMPORTANT: Before using or installing your Product, please complete this form and attach your sales receipt and retain them for your records. This will help facilitate proper warranty coverage. MODEL NO.:

DEALER NAME:

DEALER ADDRESS:

CITY:

SERIAL NO.:

DATE OF PURCHASE:

STATE / PROVINCE:

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS. This Hitachi Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER: A. Any Product that has been modified or repaired in a manner not previously authorized by Hitachi in writing. B. Any Product, whose serial number has been removed, altered, replaced, defaced or rendered illegible. C. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper or unauthorized service, maintenance or repair. D. Damage resulting from abuse, misuse, mishandling, neglect or damage caused by exposure to hostile operating environments such as areas containing dust and/ or smoke. E. Damage caused by power surges, accidents, natural disasters or any other events or circumstances outside Hitachis control. F. Any Product used in any manner inconsistent with the acceptable set-up, usage, safety or installation configurations identified in the Products Operating Guide. G. Any Product used for purposes or applications, or subjected to operating conditions, other than those identified as acceptable in the Products Operating Guide. H. Product repairs (including any product whose case has been opened), or part replacements provided or installed, by any person other than an Authorized Hitachi Service Facility Representative. I. Improper uncrating, set-up or installation or any mis-adjustments caused by user-operated controls. J. Any labor or costs associated with removing the Product from a custom cabinet or other specialized product installation that impedes direct and immediate removal of the Product from the owners premises (must be arranged and paid by the owner). K. Product cabinets, cabinet parts, knobs, batteries, accessories, or any third party's branded hardware or peripheral devices, including any software incorporated therein, whether or not included within the Product's original packaging. L. Product screens that have been cleaned by any method other than as specified in the Products Operating Guide. M. Normal usage, degraded brightness caused by backlight aging and/or cell defects or ordinary wear and tear, including, without limitation, scratches or marks on the Products screen, cabinet or the appearance of bright or dark screen pixels. N. Any Product returned for service that is damaged due to improper packaging, mishandling or shipping. (IMPORTANT: When shipping any Product to a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, Product owner must package it securely in the original shipping container or its equivalent to prevent damage. The Product must be returned with the shipping charges prepaid and proof of purchases included in the shipping container. Failure to properly package such product during such shipment will void all warranties.) O. Any Product purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico. P. Any Product that has been used for commercial purposes. NO PERSON, AGENT, DISTRIBUTOR, DEALER, SERVICE FACILITY, OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE, MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. FURTHER, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY HITACHI TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PREMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN, OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF, THIS HITACHI PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONFERS SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING CERTAIN OTHER RIGHTS THAT MAY VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR JURISDICTION. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE JURISDICATION OF THE PRODUCT OWNERS RESIDENCE. 11