Yamaha A-S700: CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

into the wall outlet. Voltages are:

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,

Asia model............................. AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least

General model ......... AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

30 cm (11-13/16 in) on the top, 20 cm (7-7/8 in) on the left

and right, and 20 cm (7-7/8 in) on the back of this unit.

20 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or like.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

21 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

can cause hearing loss.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with

As long as this unit is connected to the wall outlet, it is

high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent

not disconnected from the AC power source even if

condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical

you turn off this unit by POWER or set it to the

shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

standby mode by button on the remote control.

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or

splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

WARNING

– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

OR MOISTURE.

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

This unit enters the standby mode when you press

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to

POWER inward to the ON position and then press

this unit.

button on the remote control. In this state, this unit is

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature

designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,

and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections

are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may

cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting

from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable

disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning

storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The

cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall

outlet.

16 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section in the

owner’s manual on common operating errors before

concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press POWER to turn off this unit

and then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

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