CAUTION
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
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To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place — away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the unit to rain or water.
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Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the unit,
contact your dealer.
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Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
cables. When moving the unit, first set the power of the
front speaker unit to standby mode, disconnect the power
cord of the subwoofer and then the cables. Never pull the
cables themselves.
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Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with
other component such as tuners, receivers and TVs. Move
this unit farther away from such component if interference
is observed.
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Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
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Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.
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When not planning to use this unit for a long period of time
(e.g., a vacation), disconnect the AC power cord of the
subwoofer from the wall outlet.
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To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
cord of the subwoofer when there is an electrical storm.
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Though the unit is a magnetic shielding type, there may be
some influence on a TV picture depending on the type of TV
or the placement of the unit. In such a case, place the unit
apart from the TV so that there is no influence on TV
picture.
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To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do
not place the unit where they will be exposed to direct
sunlight or excessive humidity.
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Do not place the following objects on top of the unit:
• Other components, as they might cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of the unit.
• Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they might cause fire,
damage to the unit and/or personal injury.
• Containers with liquid in them, as they might cause
electric shock to the user and/or damage to the unit.
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Do not place the unit where it is are liable to be knocked
over or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also
ensure better sound performance.
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Secure placement or installation is the owner’s
responsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident
caused by improper placement or installation of the unit.
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Do not attempt to modify or fix the unit. Contact qualified
YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed.
The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.
For the front speaker unit
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Always set the volume to the minimum level before
starting the audio source play. Increase the volume
gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been
started.
For the subwoofer
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The voltage used must be the same as that specified on
the rear panel. Using this unit with a higher voltage than
specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other
accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any
damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage
other than that specified.
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For heat release, be sure to allow a space of at least 10
cm above, behind and on both sides of the unit.
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Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper,
a tablecloth, a 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.
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Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are completed.
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Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may
cause a turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a
case, move this unit away from the turntable.
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Vibration generated by super-bass frequencies may
distort images on a TV. In such a case, move this unit
away from the TV set.
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When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet,
grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
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. This state is called the standby mode. In this state,
this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
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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
• 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.
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Special Instructions for U.K. Model
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.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal
of the three pin plug.
