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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1 To assure the finest performTo assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight,
heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following
minimum clearances.
Top: 10 cm (4 in), Rear: 6 cm (2.5 in), Sides: 6 cm (2.5 in)
3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming
sounds.
4 Do 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.
5 Avoid 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.
6 Do 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.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only 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.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from a
wall outlet or this unit during a lightning storm.
14 Do 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.
15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC
power plug from the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to refer to the “Troubleshooting” section for common operating errors before concluding
that this unit is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press A to set it to standby mode and disconnect the AC power plug from
the wall outlet.
18 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the
power cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone.
19 When using this unit for a long time, this unit may become warm. Turn the power off, then leave
this unit alone for cooling.
20 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.
21 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. When you
dispose of batteries, follow your regional regulations.
n Notes on remote controls and batteries
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions:
– places of high humidity, such as near a bath
– places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove
– places of extremely low temperatures
– dusty places
• Insert the battery according to the polarity markings (+ and -).
• Change all batteries if you notice the following conditions:
– the operation range of the remote control narrows
– the transmit indicator does not flash or is dim
• If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or
acid leak.
• If you find leaking batteries, discard the batteries immediately, taking care not to touch the leaked
material. If the leaked material comes into contact with your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth,
rinse it away immediately and consult a doctor. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones. This may shorten the life of the new batteries or
cause old batteries to leak.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together.
Specification of batteries may be different even though they look the same. Danger of explosion
may happen if batteries are incorrectly replaced.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by A. This state is called the standby mode. In this
state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices. Do not use this unit near medical devices or
inside medical facilities.
Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with a heart pacemaker implant or
defibrillator implant.