Yamaha R-S500 Owner's Manual

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6 En1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicatorsLight up according to the set of speakers selected.Both indicators light up when both sets of

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7 EnINTRODUCTIONCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONSRear panel(R-S700)1 TRIGGER OUT jack (R-S700 only)When this unit is turned on or when a ce

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS8 EnThis section describes the function of each button on the remote control used to control this unit or other components made

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS9 EnINTRODUCTION SIRIUS and FM/AM controlsThe following buttons can be used when SIRIUS or TUNER is selected as the input sourc

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS10 EnThis section describes the function of each button on the Zone 2 remote control, which is used to control Zone 2.The Zone 2

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS11 EnINTRODUCTION Yamaha CD player controlsThe following buttons can be used to control a Yamaha CD player when CD is selected

CONNECTIONS12 En• Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete.• All connectio

13 EnCONNECTIONSPREPARATION IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchDo not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch while the power of this unit is turned on, as doing

14 EnCONNECTIONSIndoor antennas for receiving FM and AM broadcasts are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient s

15 EnCONNECTIONSPREPARATIONRemoving the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks enables this unit to operate separately as a control amplifier or a

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSi En• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is inten

PLAYING AND RECORDING16 EnExtreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS.If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a CD playe

17 EnPLAYING AND RECORDINGBASIC OPERATION Using the CD DIRECT AMP switch(R-S700 only)Routes input signals from your CD player directly to the special

18 EnPLAYING AND RECORDING Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controlsThe BASS and TREBLE controls adjust high and low frequency response.The center posit

19 EnPLAYING AND RECORDINGBASIC OPERATION• Audio signals are not output to the TAPE REC or LINE 1 REC output jacks when TAPE or LINE 1 is selected wit

FM/AM TUNING20 EnThere are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signa

21 EnFM/AM TUNINGBASIC OPERATIONManual tuning is effective when station signals are weak.1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press TUNE

22 EnFM/AM TUNINGYou can use the automatic station preset function to automatically register FM stations as presets. This function enables this unit t

23 EnFM/AM TUNINGBASIC OPERATIONYou can manually register up to 40 FM/AM stations (40 total). You can then easily recall any preset station by selecti

24 EnFM/AM TUNINGYou can recall preset stations that were registered using automatic station preset or manual station preset.1 Press PRESET j / i on t

25 EnFM/AM TUNINGBASIC OPERATIONFollow the steps below to clear all preset stations.1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press TUNER on

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSii EnFCC INFORMATION (for US customers)1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indica

LISTENING TO SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO™26 EnListening to Satellite RadioTo listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tun

27 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™BASIC OPERATIONConnect the SiriusConnect tuner (sold separately) to the SIRIUS jack on the rear panel of this

28 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™1 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press SIRIUS on the remote control) to select SIRIUS as th

29 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™BASIC OPERATION2 Search for a channel by using one of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio search modes.• All channel s

30 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™2 While the CATEGORY indicator on the front panel display is lit, press TUNING/CH jj / ii on the front panel

31 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™BASIC OPERATION2 Press MEMORY on the front panel.The indicator on the front panel display changes as follows.

32 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Clearing a preset channelFollow the steps below to clear a preset channel one at a time.1 Select the desire

33 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™BASIC OPERATION3 Use D / E (to select a digit to edit) and B / C (to select a number) on the remote control t

34 EnLISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™Use this feature to display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information on the front panel display.If a status mes

PLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR IPHONE/IPOD/BLUETOOTH™ COMPONENT35 EnBASIC OPERATIONOnce you have connected an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod (s

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.iii En1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for

36 EnPLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/Bluetooth™ COMPONENT Controlling your iPhone/iPodAfter setting your iPhone/iPod in your dock, rotate th

37 EnPLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/Bluetooth™ COMPONENTBASIC OPERATIONBy connecting a Wireless System for iPod to this unit, you can play s

38 EnPLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/Bluetooth™ COMPONENTThis unit supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio and V

39 EnPLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/Bluetooth™ COMPONENTBASIC OPERATION Playing back BluetoothTM componentsWhen pairing is complete, carry

SETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCE40 EnThe Option menu allows you to configure various settings for each input source and recall those sett

41 EnSETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCEADVANCED OPERATIONDetails of the menu items are as follows. The configuration will be reflected to t

42 EnSETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCEOutput level for each input sourceSelect the function of the TRIGGER OUT jack when the corresponding

ADVANCED SETUP43 EnADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED SETUP menu parametersChange the initial settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment.yT

44 EnADVANCED SETUPWhen using multiple Yamaha receivers or amplifiers with the same default code setting, you may unintentionally operate those compon

ZONE 245 EnADVANCED OPERATIONThis unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. The Zone 2 feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce

1 EnPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONADVANCED OPERATIONUSEFUL FEATURES ... 2SUPPLI

46 EnZONE 2Use the supplied remote control, Zone 2 remote control (R-S700 only) or front panel to control the input source or adjust the sound output

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES47 EnADVANCED OPERATIONThe remote control can be used to control not only this unit, but also seven other audio-visual componen

48 EnREMOTE CONTROL FEATURES• When using only one TV: Assign the TV’s remote control code to the TV A button. The TV control buttons always control yo

49 EnREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONTo use this unit’s remote control to control other components (TV, DVD player, VCR, etc.), determine the

TROUBLESHOOTING50 EnRefer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if th

51 EnTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA “humming” sound can be heard.Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem p

52 EnTROUBLESHOOTING TunerProblem Cause RemedySee pageFMFM stereo reception is noisy.The particular characteristics of the FM stereo broadcasts being

53 EnTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION SIRIUS Satellite RadioTMThe following messages may be displayed on the front panel display in certain situ

54 EnTROUBLESHOOTING iPhone/iPodThe following messages may be displayed on the front panel display in certain situations.Message Status/Cause RemedyS

55 EnTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION Bluetooth™The following messages may be displayed on the front panel display in certain situations.Message

USEFUL FEATURES2 EnThis unit allows you to:*1R-S700 only*2Optional Yamaha product required*3Optional SiriusConnect tuner requiredSIRIUS, XM and all re

56 EnTROUBLESHOOTING Remote controlProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe remote control does not work nor function properly.Wrong distance or angle. The re

SPECIFICATIONS57 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS output power[R-S700](8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD) ... 100 W + 100

iLIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODESTVA.R. Systems 0320Acme 0342Acura 0323, 0343ADC 0337Admiral 0054, 0178, 0336,0337, 0339, 0346,0347Advent 0158Adventura 00

ii GE 0008, 0021, 0023,0026, 0027, 0031,0034, 0049, 0052,0056, 0209Geant Casino 0321GEC 0282, 0320, 0342,0347, 0349, 0350Geloso 0323, 0343, 0346Genera

iiiNikkai 0277, 0282, 0320,0323, 0337, 0340,0342, 0349, 0350Nikko 0026, 0031, 0050Nobliko 0171, 0277, 0341,0342Nokia 0347Norcent 0201Nordic 0282Nordme

iv Susumu 0340Sutron 0323, 0343SVA 0151Sydney 0277, 0282, 0342Sylvania 0008, 0009, 0010,0011, 0013, 0026,0048, 0050, 0051,0128, 0227, 0253Symphonic 00

vHughes 1111, 1113, 1122Hughes Network Systems1110, 1116Humax 1012, 1110, 1113Hush 1016Hypson 1008, 1009, 1024,1029iBUYPOWER 1016Impego 1030Imperial 1

vi Apex 2030, 2124, 2125,2126, 2127, 2130,2131Apple 2241Arrgo 2138Asono 2364Aspire 2152, 2222Astar 2240ATACOM 2364Audiovox 2061, 2149Avious 2367Awa 23

viiSharp 2006, 2040, 2088,2091, 2182, 2194,2220, 2221, 2231,2236, 2293, 2340Shinsonic 2245Sigmatek 2359, 2364Silva 2356Singer 2354, 2355Skymaster 2325

viii Tele+1 3107, 3111Telepiu 3107Thomson 3082, 3091TIME WARNER3084Tocom 3067Torx 3017Toshiba 3122Tristar 3127Tudi 3102Tusa 3072, 3123TV86 3077Unika 3

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES3 EnINTRODUCTIONPlease check that you received all of the following parts. Notes on remote controls and batteries• Do not spill w

ixNeuhaus 4009, 4048, 4218,4219, 4217Neusat 4217Next Level 4019NextWave 4223Nikko 4011, 4217Nokia 4006, 4040Nordmende 4001, 4006, 4007,4010, 4052Nova

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS4 Eny indicates buttons and controls that can also be used to control Zone 2. For more information about Zone 2, see pages 45 a

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5 EnINTRODUCTION9 PRESET j / i Selects a preset FM/AM station when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 24).Selects a