Yamaha MD4S User manual

MULTITRACK MD RECORDER
Owner’s Manual
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MULTITRACK MD RECORDER
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Laser Diode Properties
* Material : GaAlAs
* Wavelength : 780–790 nm
* Emission Duration : Continuous
* Laser Output Power : Less than 44.6 µW
Laser output is measured at a
distance of 20cm from the object
lens on the optical pick-up head.
(Note)
• On USA or Canadian
models do not have this
label.
• This label is located on
the interior.
• Varningsanvisning för
laserstrålning. Placerad
i apparaten.
CAUTION
VARNING
VARO!
VARNING
VORSICHT!
: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM.
: OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPEND. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
: NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
LESERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
: OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
: UNSICHTBARE LESERSTRAHLUNGWENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
This unit is classified as a
Class 1 laser product.
This label is located on the
exterior.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
Klassmärkning för Finland.
CAUTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
ADVARSEL
Usynlig laserstråling ved åbning. Undgå udsaettelse
for stråling.
VAROITUS
Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeesa
mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle
lasersäteilylle.
VARNING
Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna
bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas
för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för
laserklass 1.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
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.
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of
the three pin plug.
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA KEMBLE
MUSIC (U.K.) LTD.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. 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. 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 coaxial 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, Electronic Service Division,
6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha
Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
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 magni-
tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
10. Power Sources —The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization —The precautions that should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection —Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning —The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods —The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry —Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
16. Damage Requiring Service —The appliance should be ser-
viced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-
aged.
17. Servicing —The user should not attempt service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
1. Read Instructions —All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions —The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings —All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions —All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture —The appliance should not be used near
water –for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands —The appliance
should be used only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by the manufac-
turer.
6A An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting —The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation —The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventila-
tion. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
9. Heat —The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The above warning is located on the
bottom or rear of the unit

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Important
—Owner’s Manual
Important
Read the Following Before Operating the MD4S
Warnings
• Do not place a container with liquid or small metal objects on top of this unit. Liquid or metal
objects inside this unit are a fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not allow water to enter this unit or allow the unit to become wet. Fire or electrical shock
may result.
• Connect this unit is power cord only to an AC outlet of the type stated in this Owner’s Manual
or as marked on the unit. Failure to do so is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not scratch, bend, twist, pull, or heat the power cord. A damaged power cord is a fire and
electrical shock hazard.
• Do not place heavy objects, including this unit, on top of the power cord. A damaged power
cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard. In particular, be careful not to place heavy objects on
a power cord covered by a carpet.
• If you notice any abnormality, such as smoke, odor, or noise, or if a foreign object or liquid
gets inside the unit, turn it off immediately. Remove the power cord from the AC outlet.
Consult your dealer for repair. Using the unit in this condition is a fire and electrical shock
hazard.
• Should this unit be dropped or the cabinet be damaged, turn the power switch off, remove the
power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you continue using the unit
without heeding this instruction, fire or electrical shock may result.
• If the power cord is damaged (i.e., cut or a bare wire is exposed), ask your dealer for a
replacement. Using the unit with a damaged power cord is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not remove the unit’s cover. You could receive an electrical shock. If you think internal
inspection, maintenance, or repair is necessary, contact your dealer.
• Do not modify the unit. Doing so is a fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not insert or drop metal or flammable objects into the disc loading slot of this unit. Fire or
electrical shock may result.
Cautions
• Allow enough free space around the unit for normal ventilation. This should be: 10 cm at the
sides, and 10 cm behind.
These distances should also be adopted when rack-mounting the unit. For normal ventilation
during use, remove the rear of the rack or open a ventilation hole.
If the airflow is not adequate, the unit will heat up inside and may cause a fire.
• Keep this unit away from the following locations:
— Locations exposed to oil splashes or steam, such as near cooking stoves, humidifiers, etc.
— Unstable surfaces, such as a wobbly table or slope.
— Locations exposed to excessive heat, such as inside a car with all the windows closed, or
places that receive direct sunlight.
— Locations subject to excessive humidity or dust accumulation.
• This unit has ventilation holes at the top, and bottom to prevent the internal temperature
rising too high. Do not block them. Blocked ventilation holes are a fire hazard.

Important
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—Owner’s Manual
• Turn off all musical instruments, audio equipment, and speakers when connecting to this
unit. Use the correct connecting cables and connect as specified.
• Always lower the volume control to minimum before turning on the power to this unit. A
sudden blast of sound may damage your hearing.
• Hold the power cord plug when disconnecting it from an AC outlet. Never pull the cord. A
damaged power cord is a potential fire and electrical shock hazard.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Doing so is a potential electrical shock hazard.
• Do not raise the volume of headphones or speakers to a level that makes you feel
uncomfortable. Listening to loud music for long periods can damage your hearing.
• Do not look at the laser beam. You may damage your vision.
Operating Notes
• The digital circuits of this unit may induce a slight noise into nearby radios and TVs. If noise
occurs, relocate the affected equipment.
• XLR-type connectors are wired as follows:
pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (–).
• Insert TRS phone jacks are wired as follows:
sleeve: ground, tip: send, and ring: return.
• The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, rotary controls,
faders, and connectors, deteriorates over time. The rate of deterioration depends on the
operating environment and is unavoidable. Consult your dealer about replacing defective
components.
• This unit must not be operated in a tilted position. Doing so can cause malfunctions.
Copyright
© 1998 Yamaha Corporation. All rights reserved.
No part of the MD4S software or this Owner’s Manual may be reproduced or distributed in
any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of Yamaha Corporation.
Trademarks:
MD DATA and MiniDisc are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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