Yamaha CRX-M5 Owner's Manual - Page 8

PRECAUTIONS: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT CAUTIONS • To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. • Install your unit in good ventilation, a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, or cold. To avoid humming sounds, locate the unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, and transformers. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water. • (U.K., Europe, and Singapore models only) Be sure to allow at least 30 cm combined ventilation space at the top, both of left and right, and back side of the unit. • Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. • Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer. • Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. • Always set the VOLUME control to minimum before starting an audio source play: increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after play has started. • When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e.., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. • Grounding or polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not defeated. • Do not clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. • Be sure to read the "TROUBLESHOOTING" section on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty. • Do not place another component on top of this unit, as damage or discoloration on the surface of the unit may result. • To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm. • When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord. • Do not plug the AC power plug to the wall outlet before you finish all connections. • The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified. • The sound level at a given volume setting depends on speaker location and other factors. Care should be taken to avoid exposure to sudden high levels of sound, which may occur when turning on the unit with the volume control setting at high, and to continuous high levels of sound. • Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an extremely humid environment may cause condensation inside the cabinet. • Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 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. CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT Before carrying the unit, first remove all discs from the unit, press STANDBY/ON to turn the unit off, then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear exterior. (U.K., Europe, Singapore, Australia, and General models only.) Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. E-2