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VXS3SB / VXS3SW / CMA3SB / CMA3SW
Owner's Manual
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
PROCEEDING
Please keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed
below to avoid the possibility of serious
injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other
hazards. These precautions include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Do not open
• This device contains no user-serviceable
parts. Do not open the device or attempt
to disassemble the internal parts or modify
them in any way. If it should appear to be
malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately
and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha
service personnel.
Water warning
• Do not expose the device to rain, use it
near water or in damp or wet conditions.
If any liquid such as water seeps into the
device, turn off the power of the amplifier
immediately. Then have the device inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Hearing loss
• When turning on the AC power in your audio
system, always turn on the power amplifier
LAST, to avoid hearing loss and speaker
damage. When turning the power off, the
power amplifier should be turned off FIRST
for the same reason.
Fire warning
• Do not place any burning items or open
flames near the device, since they may
cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If any of the following problems occur,
immediately turn off the power of the
amplifier.
- Unusual smells or smoke are emitted.
- Some object has been dropped into the
device.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use
of the device.
- Cracks or other visible damage appear on
the device.
Then have the device inspected or repaired
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed
below to avoid the possibility of physical
injury to you or others, or damage to the
device or other property. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Location
• Do not place the device in an unstable
position where it might accidentally fall over
and cause injuries.
• Do not place the device in a location where it
PRECAUTIONS
may come into contact with corrosive gases
or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.
• Avoid being near the device during a
disaster, such as an earthquake. Since the
device may fall and cause injury, stay away
from the device quickly and move to a safe
place.
• Before moving the device, remove all
connected cables.
• Be sure to contact a professional installer, if
the speaker installation requires construction
work, and make sure to observe the following
precautions.
- Choose mounting hardware and an
installation location that can support the
weight of the device.
- Avoid locations that are exposed to
constant vibration.
- Use the required tools to install the device.
- Inspect the device periodically.
Connections
• Use only speaker cables for connecting
speakers to the speaker jacks. Use of other
types of cables may result in fire.
Handling caution
• Do not place heavy objects on it. Avoid
applying excessive force to the buttons,
switches or connectors to prevent injuries.
• Do not operate the device if the sound is
distorting. Prolonged use in this condition
could cause overheating and result in fire.
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