CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT.

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

2Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 5 cm of space above (or below) this unit – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not 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.

5Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or 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 and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6Do 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.

7Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.

8Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

9Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10When disconnecting the power supply cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

14When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

15Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

16Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

17Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power supply cable from the outlet, then leave the unit alone.

18When using the unit for a long time, the unit may become warm. Turn the power off, then leave the unit alone for cooling.

19Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE OF THIS UNIT MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE MAIN SOCKET OUTLET VIA A PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the AC wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

MODEL:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

FOR U.K. CUSTOMERS

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below. Note that the plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

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 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. Make sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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