Yamaha M-2 - Safety and Operating Precautions; Installation and Handling; Electrical Safety and Maintenance; Operation Guidelines

PLACE OF INSTALLATION
Do not use the set in
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locations
exposed
to
direct
sunshine,
such
as
near
windows
® locations of high temperatures, such as
near heaters
€
locations
of
extremely
low
temperatures
© humid or dusty locations
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Since
the
M-2
is
quite
heavy
[20.9
kgl
it
should
be
placed
on
a
firm
base.
' WATER DAMAGE
If
with
water,
immediately
disconnect
the
power
plug
and
contact
your
YAMAHA
service
store.
Be
careful
not
to
place
any
container
that
holds
liguid
near
the
ampli-
fier.
PROPER VENTILATION
Never cover the ventilation holes on top
of the amplifier with any object. If proper
ventilation is not ensured, the internal tem-
perature
of
the
set
will
rise
unduly,
which
will cause improper operation and lead to
damage.
,
CAREFUL
HANDLING
Avoid
using
strong
force
when
operating
any
of
the
switches
and
controls.
| UNAUTHORIZED OPENING
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Never open the case of the amplifier or
touch any of the parts inside, as there is
serious danger of electric shock.
If, by accident, some foreign matter has
been dropped inside the set, immediately
disconnect the power plug and contact your
YAMAHA service store.
` ADDITIONAL AC POWER OUTLET
The additional AC power outlet on the rear
panel
of
the
set
is
UNSWITCHED
(not
linked with the power switch) and has a
maximum capacity of 100W. Before con-
necting another piece of equipment to this
outlet,
check
its
power
consumption
to
ensure it does not exceed this limit.
MOVING THE SET
Before
moving
the
amplifier,
be
sure
to
dis-
connect
the
power
plug
as
well
as
all
other
connection
cords.
POWER CORD
When
disconnecting
the
power
cord,
always
hold
the
plug
itself
and
do
not
pull
the
cord.
When
the
set
is
not
to
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time,
it
is
recommended
to
dis-
connect
the
power
cord.
PLAYING RECORDS
Be
sure
to
turn
down
the
volume
on
the
contro!
amplifier
before
lifting
or
lowering
the
tone
arm
when
playing
records.
Other-
wise
the
transient
noise
may
cause
damage
to
the
speakers.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Always switch off the power before connect-
ing or disconnecting the input cables.
CLEANING
Avoid wiping the case with liquids such as
benzine or thinner, and do not use insecti-
cide sprays or the like near the set. Always
use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the set.
— BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE
Before calling in a service technician, please
check the TROUBLESHOOTING chart in
the last section of this manual to be sure
there is no misoperation.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please
keep
this
Owner’s
Manual
for
future
reference.