Yamaha DKC-900 Disklavier Control Unit DKC-900 Owners manual - Page 11

English CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Power supply/AC adaptor • Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, or place heavy objects on it. • Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet. • Do not use if the power cord or plug is damaged. It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire. • Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire. • When removing the electric plug from this product or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it. Location • Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over. • Do not locate this product in a place subject to excessive heat, low temperatures, or direct sunlight. This could be a fire hazard and may damage the finish and internal parts. • Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in this product overheating. • Do not use near other appliances such as TVs, radios, speakers, etc. Due to the extensive use of digital circuits, noise may occur in TVs and radios. • When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Transportation • Do not drag when moving this product. There is a risk of damaging the floor. • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over them. • Do not pinch your hands or feet when moving this product. There is a risk of injury. • When moving this product, do it slowly and carefully. There is a risk of this product falling and colliding with the surroundings. We recommend that you use a specialized vendor to transport or move this product. Handling caution • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on this product, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage to this product or other property, or operational failure. It may cause electric shock, short circuit, fire or breakdown. • Do not use this product/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. • Close the fallboard when not using this product. Open and close the keyboard lid with both hands. Make sure that people around you don't touch the keyboard lid carelessly. There is a risk of injury by holding your hand or finger in the Keyboard lid. • Do not go near the instrument during an earthquake. Strong shaking during an earthquake could cause the instrument to move or tip over, resulting in damage to this product or its parts, and possibly causing injury. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. DMI-7 2/2 5