PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT

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

■Choose the installation location of this unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from sources of hum such as transformers and electric motors.

■Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.■Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer.

■The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in well-ventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.

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

■When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie., 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 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 wire itself.

■Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; 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.

■To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.

■Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall socket 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.

■The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker location and other factors. Care should be taken to avoid exposure to sudden high levels of sound, which may occur when turning on the unit with the volume control setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound.

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

Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. To eliminate condensation:•CD pickup

Leave the power on with no disc in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).

•Remote control

Wipe off condensation on the transmitter window with a soft cloth before operating the unit.

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