Yamaha NS-F51 Owner's Manual

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i EnPlease read the following operating precautions before use. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/orinjury caused by not following the cautions below.1. To assure the finest performance, please read thismanual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for futurereference.2. Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – awayfrom windows, sources of heat, sources of excessivevibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources ofelectrical humming (e.g., transformers and motors). Toprevent fire or electric shock, do not expose thespeakers to rain or water.3. To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring,do not expose the speakers to direct sunlight orexcessive humidity.4. Avoid installing the speakers where foreign objects mayfall onto them and/or where they may be exposed toliquid dripping or splashing.5. Do not place the following objects on top of thespeakers:– Other components, as they might damage or discolorthe surface of the speakers.– Burning objects (e.g., candles), as they might causefire, damage to the speakers or personal injury.– Containers of liquid, as they might spill and causeelectric shock to the user or damage to the speakers.6. Do not place the speakers where they are liable to beknocked over or struck by falling objects. Stableplacement will also ensure better sound performance.7. Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as theturntable can result in feedback.8. Do not insert a hand or object into the port or pick upthe speaker by holding the port, as it may causepersonal injury or damage to the speaker.9. Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume controlon your amplifier to lower setting. Never allow youramplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise, thespeakers may be damaged.10. When using an amplifier with a rated output powerhigher than the nominal input power of the speakers,care should be taken not to exceed the maximum inputof the speakers.11. Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemicalsolvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean,dry cloth.12. Do not attempt to modify or fix the speakers. Contactqualified Yamaha service personnel when service isneeded. The cabinet should never be opened for anyreason.13. As this unit is heavy, whenever it is moved, two peopleare required to transport it safely.14. Secure placement or installation is the owner’sresponsibility. Yamaha is not liable for accidentscaused by improper placement or installation ofspeakers.PrecautionsInformation for Users on Collection and Disposalof Old EquipmentThis symbol on the products, packaging,and/or accompanying documents meansthat used electrical and electronicproducts should not be mixed withgeneral household waste.For proper treatment, recovery andrecycling of old products, please takethem to applicable collection points, inaccordance with your national legislationand the Directives 2002/96/EC.By disposing of these products correctly,you will help to save valuable resourcesand prevent any potential negative effectson human health and the environmentwhich could otherwise arise frominappropriate waste handling.For more information about collectionand recycling of old products, pleasecontact your local municipality, yourwaste disposal service or the point of salewhere you purchased the items.[Information on Disposal in otherCountries outside the European Union]This symbol is only valid in the EuropeanUnion. If you wish to discard these items,please contact your local authorities ordealer and ask for the correct method ofdisposal.Taking care of the speakerWhen you wipe this unit, do not use chemical solvents(e.g., alcohol or thinners, etc.): this might damage thefinish. Use a clean, dry cloth. For difficult soils,dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out, and thenwipe with the cloth.Supplied accessorySpeaker cable 4 m (13.1 ft.) x 2ContentsSupplied accessory .............................................iPlacing the speakers......................................... 1Connecting to your amplifier ......................... 2Removing / Attaching the grille ..................... 3Specifications..................................................... 3