Yamaha KMA-500: 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 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

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

sunshine, fire or like.

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

20 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature

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

changes suddenly. Disconnect the power supply cable from

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

the outlet, then leave the unit alone.

10 cm (3-15/16”) on the top, left and right of this unit, and

21 When using the unit for a long time, the unit may become

20 cm (7-7/8”) on the back.

warm. Turn the power off, then leave the unit alone for

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

cooling.

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

22 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Except U.S.A. model)

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

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

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

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

into the AC wall outlet.

condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical

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

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:

– 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 fall and liquid

foot foot

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

rack

this unit.

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

The following rack size measurements must be adhered to:

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

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

12 The ventilation space on the top, left and right of this

and/or personal injury.

unit; more than 10 cm (3-15/16”)

7 Do not plug in this unit to an AC wall outlet until all

3 The ventilation space on the back of this unit; more

connections are complete.

than 20 cm (7-7/8”)

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

4 Do not remove the feet.

possibly causing damage.

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

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the AC wall outlet,

WARNING

grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

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

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

OR MOISTURE.

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

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may

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

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

it is not disconnected from the AC power source even

Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting

if you turn off this unit by POWER switch.

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

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord

disconnected from an AC wall outlet or the unit during a

CAUTION

lightning storm.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

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

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The

cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

CAUTION

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

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

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

procedures other than those specified herein may result

wall outlet.

in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

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

unit off, and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall

outlet.

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