Precautions: Read this before operating your system

 

 

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■ To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

■ The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified

 

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

on this system. Using this system with a higher voltage

 

■ Choose the installation location of this system carefully.

than specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other

 

types of accidents causing damage. YAMAHA will not be

 

Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of

held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this

 

heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibration and

system with a voltage other than specified.

 

excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Keep it away from

 

 

 

 

sources of hum such as transformers and electric motors.

■ The sound level at a given volume setting depends on

 

■ Do not operate this system upside-down. It may overheat,

speaker location and other factors. Care should be taken to

 

avoid exposure to sudden high levels of sound, which may

 

possibly causing damage.

occur when turning on this system with the volume control

 

■ Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,

setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound.

 

 

 

 

 

contact your dealer.

■ Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in

 

■ The openings on the main unit cover assure proper

an extremely humid environment may cause condensation

 

inside the cabinet. Condensation can cause this system to

 

ventilation of the main unit. If these openings are

malfunction.

 

obstructed, the temperature inside the main unit will rise

 

 

 

 

rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these

To eliminate condensation:

 

openings, and install the main unit in a well-ventilated area

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Pickup

 

to prevent fire and damage.

 

 

 

Leave the power on with no disc loaded until normal

 

■ Always set the VOLUME control to minimum before

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play becomes possible (about 1 hour).

 

Tape head

 

starting an audio source play: increase the volume

 

gradually to an appropriate level after play has started.

 

Leave the power on with no tape loaded until normal

 

 

playback becomes possible (about 1 hour).

 

 

 

 

■ When not planning to use this system for long periods of

 

Note

 

 

If condensation forms on the tape head, dirt or dust

 

time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug

 

 

 

may accumulate during use.

 

from the wall outlet.

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Remote control

 

 

 

■ Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so

 

Wipe off condensation on the transmission window with

 

 

a soft cloth before operating this system.

 

that the grounding or polarization of this system is not

 

 

 

 

 

 

defeated.

■ To prevent a malfunction of this system:

 

 

 

■ Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.

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Do not use any non standard shaped disc (heart etc.)

 

When moving the main unit, first disconnect the power plug

 

available on the market, because it may damage this

 

 

system.

 

and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the

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Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it,

 

wire itself.

 

 

 

because damage to this system may result.

 

■ If an external appliance (TV, radio, etc.) interferes with this

 

 

 

 

system operation, move the main unit away from such an

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT

 

 

appliance.

 

 

■ Do not attempt to clean this system with chemical solvents;

Please record the serial number of this system in the space

 

 

below.

 

 

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

■ Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section regarding

Model:

 

 

 

 

 

 

common operating errors before concluding that this

Serial No.:

 

 

system is faulty.

The serial number is located on the rear of the main unit.

 

 

 

 

 

■ To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future

 

 

plug and the antenna cable when there is an electrical

reference.

 

 

storm.

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

 

 

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

 

 

you finish all connections.

 

 

 

MOISTURE.

 

 

■ Never allow metallic items (e.g. screwdrivers, tools, etc.) to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

come near the tape deck’s record/playback head assembly.

 

 

 

 

Doing so may not only scratch or damage the head’s

 

 

 

 

mirror-smooth finish, it may change the magnetic

 

 

 

 

characteristics of the heads, causing a deterioration in

 

 

 

 

reproduction performance quality.

 

 

 

 

■ Although the tape deck’s record/playback heads are high

 

 

 

 

quality heads with outstanding reproduction characteristics,

 

 

 

 

they can become dirty through the use of old tapes or from

 

 

 

 

dust accumulation over time. This can have a serious effect

 

 

 

 

on reproduction quality. Clean the heads regularly with one

 

 

 

 

of the commonly available head cleaners or with cleaning

 

 

 

 

solutions.

 

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