[. . . ] EN Owner's Manual Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PORTABLE PA SYSTEM STAGEPAS 300. The STAGEPAS 300 is a versatile, compact PA system consisting of two speakers and a mixer. In order to get the most out of your new STAGEPAS 300 and its sophisticated functions, we suggest you read through this manual thoroughly. Also keep it in a safe place for future reference. Package Contents Two speakers, mixer, panel, power cord, two speaker cables, Owner's Manual (this booklet) NOTE: The mixer and the panel are installed in the speakers when the STAGEPAS 300 leaves the factory. Dimensions Troubleshooting Power does not turn on Is the included power cord correctly connected to a power outlet? Speaker Mixer MSC 1 2 3 160 MSC 1 455. 5 2 3 MSC 1 Before turning on the mixer Remove the mixer 1. Be sure that the mixer's power switch is turned off. Power shuts down suddenly Is the volume set at high for an extended period of time? [. . . ] 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, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. (class B) Caution NOTE: The mixer can also be used when installed in the speaker. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (98-6500) Sound is not loud enough Are the LEVEL controls of all relevant channels and/or the MASTER LEVEL control set to appropriate levels?Are the MIC/LINE switches of each channels set appropriately? PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. 1. Connect the included power cord to the [AC IN] jack. Is the input signal from the connected device set to an appropriate level? WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE · This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U. K. ) Ltd. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: Reverb is not applied to the sound Are the REVERB switches of each channels set to ON ( Is the REVERB control set to an appropriate level?)? Water warning · Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings. · Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands. For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below. Power supply/Power cord · Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: BRAZIL Turning the power on/ off Caution Using a single speaker You can use a single speaker. If you use a single speaker, the mixer outputs just one channel of the stereo signal, left or right. Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda. Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL Tel: 011-3704-1377 ARGENTINA Yamaha Music Latin America, S. A. Sucursal de Argentina Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 1-4371-7021 Power supply/Power cord · Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms. · When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it. Handling caution · When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the device LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the device should be turned off FIRST for the same reason. · Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (vents, , ports, etc. ). · Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc. ) into any gaps or openings on the device (vents, ports, etc. ) If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. · Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician. [. . . ] This mixer has ventilation holes at the top to prevent the internal temperature from becoming too high. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even fire. · Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Doing so may result in noise, both in the device itself and in the TV or radio next to it. Press the mixer's power switch to the ON position (the POWER indicator lights). [. . . ]