CAUTION

Read this before operating your unit.

1

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

2

The recommended operating temperature range for
the Recorder is from 60˚F-95˚F (Fahrenheit). Exceed-
ing these ranges may cause unstable recording results.
Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature
changes from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an
environment with high humidity (i.e., a room with a
humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit,
which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to
this unit, and/or personal injury.

3

Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4

Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place — away from direct sunlight, heat sources,
vibration, dust, moisture, or cold. In a cabinet, allow
about 2.5cm (1 inch) of free space all around this unit
for adequate ventilation.

5

Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign
objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit may
be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top
of this unit, do not place:
–Other components, as they may cause damage and/
or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall,
spilling the liquid and causing an electrical shock to
the user and/or damage to this unit.

6

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7

Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all con-
nections are complete.

8

Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may over-
heat, possibly causing damage.

9

Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or
cords.

10

When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11

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

12

Use only the voltage specified on this unit. Using this
unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous
and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or per-
sonal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from use of this unit with a volt-
age other than as specified.

13

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

14

Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any ser-
vice is needed. The cabinet should never be opened
for any reason.

15

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

16

Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
on common operating errors before concluding that
this unit is faulty.

17

Before moving this unit, press STANBY/ON to set the
unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.

Supplied Accessories

- Remote Control with separately-packed batteries
- 2-core power cord
- Component video cable
- S-Video cable
- Antenna cable
- Audio cable (2x)
- Video cable
- DVD+RW disc
If any item is damaged or missing, please inform your
supplier without delay.
Keep the packaging materials; you may need them to
transport your Recorder in the future.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.

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AUTION