Yamaha RX-497 - Manual (Page 52)

SYAMAHA
RX-497/RX-397
Read the following Instructions Instead of “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (1 to 14
on page I) on the OWNER’S MANUAL.
ii^isTRUCTIONS
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Read Inslruclions - All the safety and operating instructions
should he read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should he retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the
operating itistructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
Cleaning - Unplug this product from the waill outlet before
cleaning. Do not tisc liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for
example, near a hath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a sw-amniing pool; and the like.
Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended hy the
manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be
moved w.'ith care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination to overturn.
Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overhealing, and these
openings must not he blocked or covered. The openitigs
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed.
sofa. rug. or other similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-iti installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the mantifaclurer’s
instructions have been ttdhercd to.
Power Sources - This product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply lo your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug w.nll fit into the
power outlet only one wtty. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable lo insert the plug fully inlo the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should slill fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defetit the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should he
routed so that they are not likely to be wvilked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
altentfon to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
Lightning - For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or wdien it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This wall prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lilies or circuils. When installing an oulside antenna
system, extreme care should he taken to keep from touching
such pow.’er lines or circuits as contact with Ihem might be
fatal.
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Overloading - Do not overload wall oullets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
In a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
Servicing - Do not attempi to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the
w-'all outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or waiter.
d) If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive w’ork by a
qualifietl technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
w.'ay, and
f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor­
mance - this indicates a need for service.