Connections

•Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

•Use only speaker cables for connecting speakers to the speaker jacks. Use of other types of cables may result in fire.

Maintenance

•Inspect the cooling fan air filter and clean it periodically (see page 11). Dust and dirt can seriously degrade the effectiveness of the cooling fan and result in malfunction or fire.

•Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.

Handling caution

•When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the device LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the device should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

•Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents).

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents) If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

•Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

•Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

•Do not use this device for any purpose other than driving loudspeakers.

XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

Use only Neutrik NL4 plugs for connecting Speakon connectors.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.

The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualifi ed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation.

The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOMConnecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

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

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH

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 GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN- and-YELLOW.

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.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

(3 wires)

This mark indicates a dangerous electrically live terminal. When connecting an external wire to this terminal, it is necessary either to have “a person who have received appropriate guidance on handling” make the connection or to use leads or a cord that have been manufactured in such a way that the connection can be made simply and without problem.

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