Yamaha GT-5000 Safety Information

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Safety Brochure

Brochure sur la Sécurité

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped

(UL60065_03)

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

* This applies only to products distributed

by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.

Model

Serial No.

The serial number is located on the bottom or rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

(Ser.No)

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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.

2. 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.

3. 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 harmful to
the operation of other electronic devices.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

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 “ON”,
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 outlets 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 co-axial 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, 6600 Orangethorpe
Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

(For U.S.A.) (For Canada)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(Supplier’s declaration of conformity procedure)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : [phone]

Type of Equipment : Turntable

Model Name : GT-5000

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

(can_b_02)

(FCC SDoC)

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE. BE SURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The precautions listed below are to prevent risk
of harm to the user and others, as well as to
prevent property damage, and to help the user
use this unit properly and safely. Be sure to
follow these instructions.

After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe
place where it can be referenced at any time..

• Be sure to request inspections or repairs from the
dealer where you purchased the unit or from
qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Yamaha cannot be held responsible for injury to you
or damage of the products caused by improper use
or modifications to the unit.

• This product is for ordinary homes. Do not use for
applications requiring high reliability, such as
managing lives, health care or high-value assets.

WARNING

This content indicates “risk of serious injury or
death.”

• Do not touch the power plug or cord if there is a chance
of lightning. Failure to observe this may cause electric
shocks.

• Use this unit with the power supply voltage printed on it.
Failure to connect to an appropriate AC outlet may
cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.

• Be sure to use the supplied power cord. Failure to
observe the above may cause a fire, burns, or
malfunctions.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for other units.
Failure to observe the above may cause a fire, burns, or
malfunctions.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any
dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it. Failure
to observe this may cause a fire or electric shocks.

• When setting up the unit, make sure that the AC outlet
you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or
malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power
switch and disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Even when the power switch is turned off, as long as
the power cord is not unplugged from the wall AC
outlet, the unit will not be disconnected from the power
source.

• If you hear thunder or suspect approaching lightning,
quickly turn off the power switch and pull the power
plug from the AC outlet. Failure to observe this may
cause a fire or malfunctions.

• If not using the unit for long periods of time, be sure to
pull the power plug from the AC outlet. Failure to
observe this may cause a fire or malfunctions.

Do not disassemble

If you notice any abnormality

• If any of the following abnormalities occur, immediately
turn off the power and disconnect the power plug.

- The power cord/plug is damaged.

- An unusual smell, unusual sound or smoke is emitted

from the unit.

- Foreign material or water gets into the interior of the

unit.

- There is a loss of sound during use.

- There is a crack or damage in the unit.
Continued use could cause electric shocks, a fire, or

malfunctions. Immediately request an inspection or
repair from the dealer where you purchased the unit or
from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Power supply

• Do not do anything that could damage the power cord.

- Do not place it near a heater.

- Do not bend it excessively or alter it.

- Do not scratch it.

- Do not place it under a heavy object.
Using the power cord with the core of the cord exposed

could cause electric shocks or a fire.

• Do not disassemble or modify this unit. Failure to
observe this may cause a fire, electric shocks, injury, or
malfunctions.

Water warning

• Do not expose the unit to rain, use it near water or in
damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers
(such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids
which might spill into any openings or places where
water may drop. A liquid such as water getting into the
unit may cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Do not handle this unit with wet hands. Failure to
observe this may cause electric shocks or
malfunctions.

Fire warning

• Do not place any burning items or open flames near the
unit, since they may cause a fire.

Handling caution

• Be careful not to drop or apply strong impact to this
unit. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks,
a fire, or malfunctions.

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