WSG-Y16 Interface Card / User Guide
4
Precautions
PLEASE
READ
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
Please keep this manual 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--
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circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Before installing the card in an audio device, please check to make sure that the device is compatible with the card
and check possible restrictions regarding the maximum number of Yamaha and third-party expansion cards that can
be simultaneously installed. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the audio device and/or the Yamaha Pro
Audio website at
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Do not install the card in any Yamaha products not specified by Yamaha for use with the card, to avoid possible
electrical shock, fire, or equipment damage.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the card. Do not apply excessive force to card connectors or other card
components.
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Mishandling of the card may lead to shock, fire hazard, or equipment failure.
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Be sure to disconnect the power cable of the host device before installing the card and connecting/disconnecting the
cables (in order to eliminate shock hazard, undesired noise, and avoid equipment damage).
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Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the host device before installation; unplug all related cables.
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Be sure to properly ground the host device to prevent electrical shock and/or malfunction.
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Do not touch the metallic leads (pins) of the circuit board when handling the card.
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Wear heavy gloves during installation to avoid scratching or cutting your hands on sharp edges.
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Avoid touching exposed connectors and metal parts to minimize the possibility of bad connections.
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Drain all static electricity from your clothing and body before handling the card. Touch an exposed metal part of the
host device or other grounded object beforehand. Static electricity can damage the card.
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Do not drop the card or subject it to physical shock as this can result in breakage and/or malfunction.
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Do not drop screws or other small parts inside the card. If power is applied while screws or similar metal objects are
loose inside the unit, the card may malfunction or be damaged. If you cannot retrieve dropped objects yourself, refer
the problem to qualified Yamaha service personnel.