PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT

CAUTIONS

•To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

•Install your unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, or cold. To avoid humming sounds, locate the unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, and transformers. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water.

•(U.K. and Europe models only)

Be sure to allow at least 10 cm of ventilation space at the top, on left, right, and back sides of RX-E100.

•Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

•Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer.

•Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords.

•Always set the VOLUME control to minimum before starting playback of an audio source: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after play has started.

•When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

•Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not defeated.

•Do not clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

•Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

•Do not place another component on top of this unit, as damage or discoloration on the surface of the unit may result.

•To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

•When disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

•Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall outlet before you finish all connections.

•The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

•When listening to the receiver at a high volume level for a long time, the temperature inside the unit rises. To prevent overheating and possible damage to this unit, the internal fan starts running.

•Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet.

The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT

Before carrying the unit, first remove all discs from the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off, then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODELIMPORTANT:

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described above.

Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear exterior.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

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