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. 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 recommended 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 serviced 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 damaged. 17. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Congratulations! Your AM802 is a high-performance 8-inl2-out mixer that will deliver outstanding sonic performance and broad control versatility in a variety of applications. In order to make the most of the AM802’s many features and fine performance, we urge you to read this operation manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for later reference. CONTENTS CONTROLS & CONNECTORS ................2 CONTROLS ...........................3 Input Channels .......................3 Master Control Section ................4 CONNECTORS ........................5 SAMPLE APPLICATIONS ....................6 LEVEL DIAGRAM...........................7 DIMENSIONS ..............................7 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................8 BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................10 PRECAUTIONS 1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity — such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. 2. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle it with care. 3. DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified YAMAHA service personnel. Opening the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will void the warranty. 4. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS Always turn the power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables. This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment. 5. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables — including the AC cord — by gripping the connector, not the cord. 6. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. 7. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY Make sure that the power supply voltage specified on the rear panel matches your local AC mains supply. - 1 - CONTROLS & CONNECTORS CONTROL PANEL REAR PANEL CONTROLS • Input Channels O MIC/LINE Switch (Rear Panel) — Channels 1 through 6. This switch sets the input sensitivity of the corresponding input to match line-level or microphone-level input sources. If you will be connecting a line-level source such as an electronic keyboard or audio equipment, set the switch to LINE. If you will be connecting a microphone or other low-level source, set the switch to MIC. 0 GAIN Control — Channels 1 through 6. This control adjusts the input sensitivity of the corresponding input channel. Continuously variable gain control allows optimum matching with virtually any microphone or line source. 0 CLIP LED — Channels 1 through 6. The CLIP LEDs provided on channels 1 through 6 will light if the signal in the corresponding channel reaches a level 3-dB below clippi...