2Thank you for choosing this YAMAHA speaker system. In order to take maximum advantage of the speaker’s fea-tures and ensure maximum performance and longevity, please read this manual carefully before using the speakersystem. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.WARNINGAlways follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electricalshock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts ormodify them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts.If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediatelyand have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wetconditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which mightspill into any openings.CAUTIONAlways follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damageto the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:• If you use a stand, make sure to observe the following precautions inorder to avoid toppling the device or causing damage to the internalcomponents.- Check the stand’s specifications and make sure that it is sturdy enough tosupport the weight of the speaker.- Mount only one speaker on each speaker stand.- Use the supplied screws if included.- Tighten fastening screws securely.- Use the speaker stands with their legs fully opened.- Use the stand at a height of less than 140cm (55").- Add weight such as sand bags around the stand legs to prevent them fromfalling over.- Remove the speakers from the stands before moving the stands or adjustingtheir height.- Limit the number of people around the placed stand.We recommend using the TS-80 and TS-90 speaker standsmanufactured by Ultimate Support Systems, Inc. (sold separately) tosupport the speakers.• If you use the metal socket on the subwoofer for mounting of a satellitespeaker, use a pole no longer than 90cm (35.4") with an outer diameterof 35mm (1-3/8"). Use of any other size pole may cause the device tofall, and result in injury or damage to the internal components.• When transporting or moving the device, always use two or morepeople. Attempting to lift the device by yourself may damage your back,result in other injury, or cause damage to the device itself.• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.• Do not use the speaker’s handles for suspended installation. Doing socan result in damage or injury.• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extremecold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car duringthe day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage tothe internal components.• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it mightaccidentally fall over.Do not open Water warningLocation(6)-1