Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents
FC.C
INFORMATtON (for US customers)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
DO
NOT MODIFY
THIS
UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated
in
the instructions contained in this manual, meets
FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority,
granted by the FCC, to use the product.
IMPORTANT:
When
connecting this product
to
accessories and/or another product
use
only
high
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied
with
this product
MUST
be
used.
Follow
all installation
instructions. Failure
to
follow instructions could void your
FCC
authorization
to
use this product in
the
USA.
NOTE:
This product has been tested and found
to
comply with the requirements listed in
FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class
"B"
digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level
of
assurance that your
use
of
this product in a residential environment
will
not result
in harmful interference with
other
electronic devices.
This
equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if
not installed and Used according
to
the
instructions found in the users manual, may
cause
interference
hannful
to
the operation
of
other
electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not
occur
in all installations.
If
this product is found to
be
the source
of
interference, which
can
be
determined by turning the unit
"OFF'
and
"O
N",
please
try
to
eliminate the problem by using
one
of
the following measures:
Relocate either this product
or
the device that is being affected
by
the interference.
Utilize power oudets
that
are
on different branch (circuit breaker
or
fuse) circuits
or
install AC line filter/s.
In
the case
of
radio
or
TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna.
If
the antenna lead-in is
300
ohm
ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxiaJ type cable.
If
these corrective measures
do
not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
authorized to distribute this type
of
product.
If
you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation
of
America
A!V
Division,
6600
Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park,
CA
90620,
USA.
The
above statements apply ONLY
to
those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation
of
America
or
its subsidiaries.
FOR
CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To
prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of
plug
to
wide slot and fully insert.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).
IMPORTANT
Please
record
the
serial
number
of
this
unit
in
the
space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The
serial
number
is
located
on
the
rear
of
the
unit.
Retain
this
Owner's
Manual
in a
safe
place
for
future
reference
.
COMPLIANC!'
_
INFORMATION
STAtEMENT
([IE!<LARATION
OF
CONFORMITY
PROCE!>URE)
Re
Sponsible Party:
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Address: 6600
Orangethorpe
Avetme"
; Buena· Park,
CA
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Telephone: 714-522-9011
Type
of
Equipment:
AV
Receiver
Model Name:
RX-V579, RX-V479,
HTR-4068
, TSR-5790, RX-A550
This device complies with
Part
15
of
FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is
subje~
to the following two conditions:
(
1)
this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause
undesired operation
of
this device.
FCC CAUTION
Changes
or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could
void the
user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
This
equipment has been tested and found
to
comply with the limits for a Class B digitaJ device, pursuant
to
part
15
of
the FCC Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
prov
ide
rea
so
nable protection against
hannful
interference in a residential installation.
This
equipment generates, uses and
can
radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause
harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is
no
guarantee that interference will not
occur
in a particular
installation.
If
this equipment does
cause
harmful interference
to
radio
or
television reception, which can
be
determined by turning the equipment
off
and
on,
the user is encouraged to try
to
correct the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the following measures:
- Reorient
or
relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is
connected.
- Consult the dealer
or
an experienced
radio!fV
technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCCIIC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the
FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65
and
RSS
-
102
of
the
IC
radio frequency
(RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment should
be
in
stal
led
and
operated keeping the radiator at least
20cm
or
more away from person's body (excluding extremities:
hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
This transmitter
must
not be co-located
or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or
transmitter.
Do
not
use
this unit within
22
em
(9 inches)
of
persons with a heart pacemaker implant
or
defibrillator
implant.
CAUTION:
READ
THIS
BEFORE
OPERATING
YOUR
UNIT.
To
assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it
in
a safe place for future reference.
Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool. dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat
sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.
For
proper ventilation, allow the following minimum
clearances.
Top:
30
em
,
Rear:
20
em, Sides:
20
em
Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,
or
transformers to avoid humming sound
s.
4
Do
not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold
to
hot, and
do
not 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.
Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall
onto
this unit and/or 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
swface
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 and liquid may
cause
electrical shock to the user
and/or
damage to this unit.
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.
Do
not plug in this unit to a waJl outlet until all connections are complete.
Do
not operate this unit upside-down.
It
may overheat, possibly causing damage.
Do
not use force
on
switches, knobs and/or cords.
10
When
disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug;
do
not pull the cable.
II
Do
not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12
Only
voltage specified
on
this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is
dangerous and may cause fire,
damag
e
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 specified.
13
To prevent
damage
by lightning, keep the
power
cable and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall
outlet
or
this unit during a lightning 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 reasons.
15
When not planning to u
se
this unit for long periods
of
time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power
plug from the wall outlet.
16
Be sure
to
refer to the ''Troubleshooting" section
of
the
Owner
's Manual on the
CD-ROM
for
common
operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.
17
Before
moving
thi
s
unit.
pre
ss
(!)
to
set
it
to
standby
mode
and
disconnect
the
AC
power
plug
from
the
wall
outlet.
18
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR (General model)
The
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
on
the
rear
panel
of
this unit must be set for your local main voltage
BEFORE
plugging into the AC wall outlet. Voltages are:
...................
AC
110-120/220-240V, 50/60Hz
19 Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power
cable from the outlet, then leave this unit alone.
20
When
using this unit for a long time, this unit may
become
warm.
Tum
the power off, then leave this
unit alone for
cooling.
21
Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC
power plug can
be
reached easily.
22
The
batteries s
haJI
not
be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or
the like.
When
you dispose
of
batteries, follow your regional regulations.
23 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can
cause hearing loss.
24
When
replacing the batteries, be sure
to
use batteries
of
the
same
type.
Danger
of
explosion may
happen
if
batteries
are
incorrectly replaced.
This
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 by (!). This state is called the standby mode. In this
state,
this
unit
is
designed
to
consume
a
very
small
quantity
of
power.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Notes on remote controls and batteries
Do
not spill water
or
other liquids
on
the remote control.
Do
not drop the remote control.
Do
not leave
or
store the remote control in the following conditions:
- places
of
high humidity, such
as
near a bath
- places
of
high temperatures, such
as
near a heater
or
stove
- places
of
extremely low temperatures
-
dusty
places
Insert the battery according to the polarity markings
(+and-)
.
Change
all batteries
if
you notice the following conditions:
- the operation range
of
the remote control narrows
- the transmit indicator does not flash
or
is dim
If
the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion
or
acid
leak.
If
you find leaking batteries, discard the batteries immediately, taking care not
to
touch the leaked
material.
If
the leaked material
comes
into contact with y
our
skin
or
gets into your eyes
or
mouth. rinse it
away immediately and consult a doctor. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before instalJing new
batteries.
Do
not
usc old batteries together with new ones. This may shorten the life
of
the new batteries
or
cause
old batteries to leak.
Do
not
use
different types
of
batteries (such
as
alkaline and manganese batteries) together. Specification
of
batteries may
be
different even though they look the same.
Before
inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean.
If
the remote control is without batteries for more than 2 minutes,
or
if
exhausted batteries remain in the
remote control, the contents
of
the memory may
be
cleared.
In
such a case, install new batteries and set
the remote control code.
Dispose
of
batteries according
to
your regiona1 regulations.
Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is accidentally swaJlowed, contact your doctor
immediately.
When
not planning
to
use the remote control for long periods
of
time, remove the batteries from the
remote control.
Do
not charge
or
disassemble the supplied batterie
s.