Yamaha RX-V363 User Manual

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean 

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, 
dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 
30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on 
the back of this unit. 

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors, 

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from 

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with 
high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent 
condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical 
shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto 

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or 
splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:
–

Other components, as they may cause damage and/or 
discoloration on the surface of this unit.

–

Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, 
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

–

Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid 
may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to 
this unit. 

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, 

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature 
inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, 
and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections 

are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, 

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, 

grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might 

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this 

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may 
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha 
will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use 
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord and 

outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit 
during a lightning storm.

14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified 

Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The 
cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time 

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall 
outlet.

16 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power 

plug can be reached easily.

17 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common 

operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press 

ASTANDBY/ON to set this 

unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug 
from the wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit 
must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging 
into the AC wall outlet.
Voltages are 110–120/220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

20 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or like.

21 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can 

cause hearing loss.

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

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power 
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even 
if this unit itself is turned off by 

ASTANDBY/ON. 

This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this 
unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of 
power.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to 
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 
ICES-003.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la 
plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de 
la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à 
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space 
below.
MODEL: 
Serial No.: 
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. 
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future 
reference.

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