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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: Read this before operating this unit.
• To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows,
heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and
cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To
prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or
water.
• The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on the
rear panel. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is
dangerous and may cause a fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When
moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires
connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.
• When not planning to use this unit for a long period (ie., vacation,
etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
• To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when
there is an electric storm.
• Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat will radiate
from the rear panel. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing
at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on both sides of the unit
to prevent fire or damage.
Furthermore, do not position with the rear panel facing down on
the floor or other surfaces.
• Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper, a
tablecloth, a curtain, etc., in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside the unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to
the unit and/or personal injury.
• Do not place the following objects on this unit:
– Glass, china, small metallic, etc.
If glass, etc., falls as a result of vibrations and breaks, it may
cause bodily injury.
– A burning candle etc.
If the candle falls as a result of vibration, it may cause fire
and bodily injury.
– A vessel containing water
If the vessel falls as a result of vibration and water spills, it
may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an
electric shock.
• Do not place this unit where foreign material, such as dripping
water. It might cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal
injury.
• Never put a hand or a foreign object into the YST port located on
the right side of this unit. When moving this unit, do not hold the
port, as it might cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit.
• Never place a fragile object near the YST port of this unit. If the
object falls or drops as a result of the air pressure, it may cause
damage to the unit and/or personal injury.
• Never open the cabinet. It might cause an electric shock, since this
unit uses a high voltage. It might also cause personal injury and/or
damage to this unit. If something drops into the set, contact your
dealer.
• When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation inside this
unit by allowing enough space around this unit or avoiding excess
humidification. Condensation might cause fire, damage to this
unit, and/or electric shock.
• Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may cause a
turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a case, move this
unit away from the turntable.
• This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are continuously
output at high volume level. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine
waves from a test disc, bass sounds from electronic instruments,
etc., are continuously output, or when the stylus of a turntable
touches the surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent
this unit from being damaged.
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• If you hear distortion (i.e., unnatural, intermittent "rapping" or
"hammering" sounds) coming from this unit, reduce the volume
level. Extremely loud playing of a movie soundtrack's low
frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music
passages can damage this speaker system.
• Vibration generated by super-bass frequencies may distort images
on a TV. In such a case, move this unit away from the TV set.
• Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
• Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section regarding common
operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.
• Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug
can be reached easily.
Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.
Do not use this unit near medical devices or inside medical
facilities.
Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with a heart
pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power is continuously supplied to this unit as long as its power
cable is plugged in. When this unit is turned off using an external
audio device, it enters standby mode, a state in which it consumes
very little power.
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: 1-416-298-1311