Yamaha AX-396 Owner's Manual - Page 4

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 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. 3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer. 4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipments. Never pull the wires themselves. 5. The openings on the unit cover assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly; therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings. Install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire or damage. Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire or damage. 6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. 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 use of this unit with a voltage other than specified. 7. Always set the VOLUME control to "∞" before starting the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play has been started. 8. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 9. Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty. 10. When not planning to use this unit for a long period (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 11. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when there is an electric storm. 12. Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated. 13. Do not connect any audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide. 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. When this unit is turned off by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel or the remote control, the STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights up. This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is designed to consume a small amount of power. This unit's power supply cannot be completely cut off from the AC line until the POWER switch on the front panel is set in the OFF position or the AC power cord is disconnected. WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is pressed: The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this unit's power supply is completely cut off. (Europe model) SPEAKERS L EE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON A OR B : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B : I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED l00W MAX. TOTAL MAINS E-2 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR