CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and clean place with at least 5 cm above, behind and on the both sides of this unit - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3Position this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors and transformers to avoid humming sounds, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain or any kind of liquid to prevent fire or electrical shock.

4Avoid extreme temperature swings or excessive use of humidifier in the room where this unit is installed to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, a tablecloth, a 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.

6Avoid installing this unit in a place where foreign objects and liquid might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to this unit and/or personal injury. Do not place the following objects on this unit:

•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 cause an electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

7Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

8Do not use force on switches, controls or connection cables. Never pull the cables when disconnecting them.

9Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.

10Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

11Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when not planning to use this unit for a long period of time, or during an electrical storm, as they may cause damage by lightning.

12Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact the qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. Cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

13Be sure to read ‘TROUBLESHOOTING’ section regarding common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

DANGER

Visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

When this unit is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings to look into inside.

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

This unit is designed for home use only. Do not use this unit for business purposes.

Be sure to place this unit on a level surface. If not so, this unit will fail to work normally at the PLAYXCHANGE operation and cause damage to the disc(s) and this unit itself.

Caution for moving this unit

•When moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button, and then switch off the power after you confirm that the front panel display indicates as follows.

2 3 4 5

Never switch off the power if the front panel display is not pictured as above, otherwise the unit will break down during moving because the internal mechanism is not locked.

•When moving this unit, be sure to first disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all cords connecting this unit to other equipment.

Voltage selector [General model]

The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC power supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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.

CAUTION