Yamaha RX-797: CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

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

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

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

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

outlet.

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

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

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

plug can be reached easily.

30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

the back of this unit.

common operating errors before concluding that this unit is

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

faulty.

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

18 Before moving this unit, press MASTER ON/OFF to release it

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

outward to the OFF position, and disconnect the AC power

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

plug from the wall outlet.

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

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

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

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

into the AC main supply. Voltages are:

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

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

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

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

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

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

WARNING

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

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

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

OR MOISTURE.

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

this unit.

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

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

it is not disconnected from the AC power source even

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

if you turn off this unit by MASTER ON/OFF, or

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

MAIN ZONE ON/OFF and ZONE 2 ON/OFF. In this

and/or personal injury.

state, this unit is designed to consume a very small

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

are complete.

quantity of power.

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 cord and

outdoor antennas 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.