1EnEnglish Français Deutsch EspañolRead this before using the speaker.• 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 – awayfrom windows, heat sources, sources of excessivevibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources ofhumming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire orelectrical shock, do not expose the speaker to rain orwater.• To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, donot place the speaker where it will be exposed to directsunlight or excessive humidity.• Do not place the following objects on the speaker:Glass, china, etc.If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may causepersonal injury.A burning candle etc.If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire andpersonal 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 personal injury.PRECAUTIONSSoavo-900C Speaker SystemOWNER’S MANUALURGTThank you for selecting this YAMAHA Soavo-900C speaker system.• 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.• Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port locatedon the rear of the speaker as this might cause personalinjury and/or damage to the speaker.• When moving the speaker, do not hold the port as itmight cause personal injury and/or damage to thespeaker.• 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’smaximum input.• Do not attempt to clean the speaker with chemicalsolvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean,dry cloth.• 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 any accident causedby improper placement or installation of the speaker.