Precautions - Yamaha TG500 Owner's Manual

Precautions

Location
tion, discoloration, or more serious damage.
• Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).
• High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the
• Excessive humidity.
• Excessive dust.
• Strong vibration.
Power Supply
• Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use.
• The power supply cord should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the
• Unplug the instrument during electric storms.
• Avoid plugging the instrument into the same AC outlet as appliances with
Turn Power OFF When Making Connections
• To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is con-
MIDI Connections
• When connecting the TG500 to MIDI equipment, be sure to use high-quality
• Avoid MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters. Longer cables can pick up
Handling and Transport
• Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors or other parts of the
• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling on the
• Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
• Physcal shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on
Cleaning
• Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.
• A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.
• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument (vinyl can stick to and
!! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!
Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions to avoid deforma-
daytime).
instrument is not to be used for an extended period of time.
high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using
multi-plug adapters since these can result in reduced sound quality and
possibly damage.
nected (a sound system, for example), turn the power switches of all related
devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.
cables made especially for MIDI data transmission.
electrical noise that can causes data errors.
instrument.
cable.
the instrument can result in scratches and more seious damage.
discolor the surface).
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