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To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
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Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,
dust, moisture or cold. In a cabinet, allow about 10 cm
(4 in.) of free space all around RX-E400 for adequate
ventilation.
3
Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4
Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes
from cold to hot, nor locate this unit in an environment
with high humidity (i.e., a room with a humidifier) to
prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause
an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
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Avoid installing this unit in a location where foreign
objects may fall onto this unit or where this unit may be
exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of
this unit, do not place:
• Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
• Burning objects (i.e., candles), as they may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
• Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall, spilling
the liquid and causing an electrical shock to the user
and/or damage to this unit.
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Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the
temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
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Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
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Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
9
Do not use excessive force on switches, knobs and/or
cords.
10
When disconnecting the power cord from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.
11
Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12
Use only the voltage specified on this unit. 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 as specified.
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To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the power
cord from the wall outlet during an electrical 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
reason.
15
When not planning to use this unit for long periods of
time (i.e., vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from
the wall outlet.
16
Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this
unit is faulty.
17
Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set the
unit in standby mode, then disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
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VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this
unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/
220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this
unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby
mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a
very small quantity of power.
CAUTION FOR CARRYING THE UNIT
Before carrying the unit, first remove the disc from
the unit, press
STANDBY/ON
to turn the unit off,
then disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which
is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and
an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described above.
Note:
The plug severed from the mains lead must be
destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous
if engaged in a live socket outlet.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
RX-E400 (U.S.A., Canada and General models)
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the unit.
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