Yamaha NS-C444 Owner's Manual

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1EnglishThank you for selecting a YAMAHA speaker system.Read these precautions carefully before using yourspeaker.• To assure the finest performance, please read thismanual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for futurereference.• Install the speaker in a cool, dry, clean place - away fromwindows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electricalshock, do not expose the speaker to rain or water.• To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring,do not place the speaker where it will be exposed todirect sunlight or excessive humidity.• Do not place the following objects on the speaker:Glass, china, small metallic, etc.If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it maycause bodily injury.A burning candle etc.If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire andbodily injury.A vessel with water in itIf the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it maycause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get anelectric shock.• Do not place the speaker where foreign objects such aswater drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage tothe speaker, and/or bodily injury.• Do not place the speaker where it is liable to be knockedover or struck by falling objects. Stable placement willalso ensure better sound performance.• Placing the speaker on the same shelf or rack as theturntable can result in feedback.• Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume controlon your amplifier to a lower setting. Never allow youramplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise thespeaker may be damaged.• When using an amplifier with a rated output powerhigher than the nominal input power of the speaker, careshould be taken never to exceed the speaker’s maximuminput.• Do not attempt to clean the speaker with chemicalsolvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, drycloth.• Do not attempt to modify or fix the speaker. Contactqualified YAMAHA service personnel when any serviceis needed. The cabinet should never be opened for anyreasons.• Secure placement or installation is the owner’sresponsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for anyaccident caused by improper placement orinstallation of speaker..Place the speaker on TV whose top is flat or on the floorunder the TV or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized.When placing the speaker on top of the TV, to prevent thespeaker from falling down, put the provided fasteners atfour points on the bottom of the speaker and the top of theTV.Note• Do not place the speaker on top of the TV whose area is smallerthan the bottom area of the speaker. If placed, the speaker maydrop out causing an injury to you.• Do not place the speaker on top of the TV with an inclination.• Do not touch the adhesive surface after peeling off the seal asthis will weaken its adhesive strength.• Thoroughly wipe clean the surface where the fastener is to beapplied. Note that adhesive strength is weakened if the surfaceis dirty, oily or wet and that this may cause the center speakerto drop.• This speaker features a magnetically shielded design, but thereis still a chance that placing it too close to a TV set might impairpicture color. Should this happen, move the speaker away fromthe TV set.NS-C444 Speaker SystemOWNER’S MANUALPRECAUTIONS PLACING THE SPEAKERFastenerPeel offthe sealScreen