CAUTION
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1 To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, and clean
place with at least 5 cm above, behind and on the both
sides of this unit - away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
3 Position this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors and transformers to avoid humming sounds, do
not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain or
any kind of liquid to prevent fire or electrical shock.
4 Avoid extreme temperature swings or excessive use of
humidifier in the room where this unit is installed to
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause
an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
5 Do not cover 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.
6 Avoid installing is unit in a place where foreign objects
and liquid might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to this
unit and/or personal injury. Do not place the following
objects on this unit:
• 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 cause an
electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.
7 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
8 Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
cables. Never pull the cables when disconnecting them.
9 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. 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.
10 Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
11 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet when not
planning to use this unit for a long period of time, or
during an electrical storm, as they may cause damage by
lightning.
12 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact the
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is
needed. Cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.
13 Be sure to read ‘TROUBLESHOOTING’ section
regarding common operating errors before concluding
that this unit is faulty.
DANGER
Visible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
When this unit is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your
eyes close to the opening of the disc tray and other openings
to look into inside.
Laser component in this product is capable of emitting
radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This unit is designed for home use only. Do not use this unit
for business purposes.
Be sure to place this unit on a level surface. If not so, this
unit will fail to work normally at the PLAYXCHANGE
operation and cause damage to the disc(s) and this unit itself.
Caution for moving this unit
• When moving this unit, first remove all discs from the disc
table and close the table by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE
button, and then switch off the power after you confirm that
the front panel display indicates as follows.
Never switch off the power if the front panel display is not
pictured as above, otherwise the unit will break down
during moving because the internal mechanism is not
locked.
• When moving this unit, be sure to first disconnect the
power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect all cords
connecting this unit to other equipment.
■ 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.
■ 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.
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