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Yamaha NXN500BL Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Network Powered Speaker OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 14 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified Yamaha immediately and consult a doctor. Clean the battery compartment service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never thoroughly before installing new batteries.
  • Page 3 ■ For U.K. customers We, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH hereby declare that this unit is in If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Supplied accessories........4 Listening to music from a playback device ............. 27 FEATURES Playback from devices with an optical digital audio output .................. 27 Playback from devices with an analog audio output ..27 What you can do with this unit ..... 5 Mastering useful apps (MusicCast CONTROLLER) ....5 CONFIGURATIONS Sources that can be played back on this unit......5...

  • Page 5: Supplied Accessories

    Supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. ☐ Remote control ☐ Power cable x 2 ☐ MusicCast Setup Guide ☐ Balance cable ☐ STP network cable (CAT-5 straight cable) (3 m) x 1 (for connecting the speakers) (3 m) x 1 * Remove the insulation sheet of the remote control before using.

  • Page 6: Features

    • Play songs stored on computers (servers) • Distribute and receive audio between the unit and other Yamaha MusicCast supported devices • Play music stored on mobile devices (Music Play) • Select the input source, and adjust the volume or mute •...

  • Page 7: Part Names

    Part names Front panel a Status indicator (left speaker only) b Remote control sensor (left speaker only) Indicates the selected input source and unit status Receives infrared signals from the remote control (p.8). depending on its color and whether it is lit or flashing. For details, refer to the “Table of status indicator conditions”...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel NETWORK OPTICAL LINK LINK AUX IN R CH R CH AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUTO WIRELESS CONNECT WIRELESS DIRECT SOURCE AC IN AC IN GAIN Right speaker Left speaker a Wireless antenna j CONNECT For connecting to a network device and Bluetooth device Lets you operate the unit with the dedicated “MusicCast wirelessly (p.10).

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Remote control a Input source selection keys e z (power) Select the input source for playback. The selected input Turns on/off (standby) the unit. source is indicated by the status indicator on the front panel (p.6). • To turn the main power on/off, use the z (power) switch on the rear panel (p.7).

  • Page 10: Preparations

    PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS Connecting the left and right speakers Use the supplied cables to connect the left and right speakers. Connect with the supplied network cable. LINK LINK NETWORK OPTICAL LINK LINK AUX IN R CH R CH AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUTO WIRELESS CONNECT...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Network Cables

    Connecting the network cables Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). Select whether to use a wired network connection or a wireless network connection, depending on your network environment. For details, refer to “Connecting to network” (p.12). Internet Network Attached Storage (NAS)

  • Page 12: Positioning The Speakers

    ■ Network standby Positioning the speakers The network function can be enabled, even when the unit is • Place each speaker on a sturdy and stable surface. in standby mode (network standby). • When connecting to a TV, place the speakers to the left and If network standby is turned off, the unit can enter standby right of the TV.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Network

    Connecting to network • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet. In these cases, configure the security software or firewall settings appropriately. •...
  • Page 14 Follow the procedure in the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen to complete the network connection. When the network connection is established, the status indicator on the front panel changes to lit. Left speaker (front panel) Green (lit) • If the input source is changed or this unit enters standby mode, the setup operation is canceled.

  • Page 15: Connecting Without The Musiccast Controller

    Connecting without the MusicCast CONTROLLER To play back without using the MusicCast CONTROLLER, connect to the network with the method that corresponds to your environment. When playing a high-resolution audio source via the network, we recommend connecting with a wired router for stable playback. ■...
  • Page 16 ■ Connecting to the network using a ■ Sharing the iOS device setting cable You can easily setup a wireless connection by applying the connection settings on iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch). As a default, this unit will automatically make a network Before proceeding, confirm that your iOS device is connected connection when it is connected to a wired router and turned to a wireless router (access point).
  • Page 17 ■ Using the WPS push button Hold down WPS on the remote control for 3 configuration seconds. The status indicator on the front panel flashes in green. You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button. Set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to “AUTO”.
  • Page 18 ■ Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct) • To cancel the connection, hold down the WIRELESS DIRECT on the rear panel for at least 3 seconds. When the connection is canceled, the status Using Wireless Direct, this unit can operate as a wireless indicator on the front panel flashes.

  • Page 19: Playback

    PLAYBACK Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit. • To use this function, the unit and your PC/NAS must be connected to the same router (p.10). •...

  • Page 20: Playback Of Pc Music Contents

    Playback of PC music contents Start up the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on the mobile device. In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select the room name that was specified for this unit. Select “Server” in the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen. In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select the music file to be played back.

  • Page 21: Playing Back Music On Mobile Devices (Music Play)

    Playing back music on mobile devices (Music Play) Using a mobile device installed with MusicCast CONTROLLER, you can play back music files stored on your mobile device from this unit. • For details on the music files compatible with this unit, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p. 36). Playback of mobile device music contents Start up the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on the...

  • Page 22: Listening To Internet Radio

    Listening to Internet radio You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. • You may not be able to receive some Internet radio stations. • The unit uses the vTuner Internet radio station database service. • This service may be discontinued without notice. Selecting an Internet radio station Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)

  • Page 23: Registering Songs Stations Being Played Back (Preset Function)

    Registering songs stations being played back (Preset function) Up to 40 albums or songs stored on the PC/NAS , Internet radio stations and streaming stations can be registered on this unit and easily recalled at any time (when using the MusicCast CONTROLLER). The first 6 presets can be registered/recalled by using this unit’s remote control.

  • Page 24: Playing Back Ipod/Itunes Music Via A Network (Airplay)

    Playing back iPod/iTunes music via a network (AirPlay) The AirPlay function allows you to play back iPod/iTunes music on the unit via network. iTunes (wired or wireless) (wired or wireless) Router The unit iPod • For details on supported iPod devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p. 36). Caution •...

  • Page 25: Playing Back Music Via Bluetooth

    Playing back music via Bluetooth You can play back music files stored on a Bluetooth device (such as mobile device) on the unit. • When you playing the Bluetooth device, set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to “AUTO” (p.7). Registering a Bluetooth device with the unit (pairing) Press (Bluetooth) on the remote control.

  • Page 26: Playing Back Audio From A Bluetooth Device On The Unit

    Playing back audio from a Bluetooth Disconnecting Bluetooth connection device on the unit Bluetooth connection is disconnected in the following cases. When the connection is disconnected, the status indicator on Press (Bluetooth) on the remote control. the front panel of this unit flashes in blue. The input source switches to Bluetooth.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Music On A Pc (Usb Dac)

    PC connected via the USB cable is in progress. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • The “Yamaha HiFi USB Driver” is subject to change without prior notice. • To mute operation sounds of the PC during music playback, change the For details and the latest information, refer to the downloading page for setting on the PC.

  • Page 28: Listening To Music From A Playback Device

    Listening to music from a playback device Music from a playback device can be enjoyed from this unit by connecting the playback device to the OPTICAL jack or AUX jack of this unit. Playback from devices with an Playback from devices with an optical digital audio output analog audio output Connect this unit and the playback device using...

  • Page 29: Configurations

    • If the unit is connected to the wireless network, network update may not be possible depending on the condition of the wireless connection. In this case, take the time to try updating the firmware. • For details on update, visit the Yamaha website. • The firmware can also be updated from a web browser on a PC (p.29).

  • Page 30: Specifying Unit Settings With A Web Browser

    Specifying unit settings with a web browser A web browser on a PC can be used to display or specify the various unit settings as well as the network connection settings. Perform the following operations with the unit connected to the network wirelessly or using a cable, or connected directly to the PC with Wireless Direct (p.17).

  • Page 31: Displaying/Changing Settings

    Displaying/changing settings Settings for the following parameters can be displayed or changed. ■ Network Name Set “Connection Select” to “Wireless LAN”, and Edits the unit’s name that appears on the network. then click “APPLY”. Select the “WPS PIN” check box, and then click Network Name Enter the unit’s name that will appear on the network.
  • Page 32 ■ Licenses Displays the license information for the software used with this unit. ■ Other Setup Specifies other settings. Remote Sensor Switches on/off reception of the remote control signal. Even when turned off, operations other than with the remote control (such as from the MusicCast CONTROLLER or unit’s rear panel) can be performed.

  • Page 33: Restoring The Default Settings

    Restoring the default settings All unit settings or only network settings can be restored. Restoring the default settings Restoring the default network (Factory reset) settings The following parameters are returned to their default Turn off the unit. settings. • Network connection settings While holding down CONNECT on the rear •...

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the AC power supply cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. General...

  • Page 35: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Problem Cause Remedy page Cannot make the unit paired Wireless switch is set to “OFF”. Set it to “AUTO”. with the Bluetooth device. The device does not support A2DP. Perform paring operations with a device which — supports A2DP. The unit and device are too far apart.

  • Page 36: Network

    Network Problem Cause Remedy page The network feature does The network parameters (IP address) have not Enable the DHCP server function on your router not function. been obtained properly. and set “DHCP” to “On” on the unit. If you want to configure the network parameters manually, check that you are using an IP address which is not used by other network devices in your network.

  • Page 37: Supported Devices And File Formats

    Supported devices and file formats Supported devices File formats ■ DLNA ■ DLNA • PC installed with “Windows Media Player 11” or “Windows Format Sampling frequency (kHz) Quantization Media Player 12” bitrate (bit) • DLNA (ver. 1.5) compatible NAS AIFF Up to 192kHz 16/24 ■...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Input Amplifier • Network • Minimum RMS output power 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T x 1 (LF 1 kHz 0.01% THD, 4Ω)............24 W (HF 20 kHz 0.02% THD, 6Ω)............ 20 W • Digital inputs [Asia model] USB (USB 2.0 Type B) x 1 (LF 1 kHz 0.01% THD, 4Ω)............

  • Page 39: Trademarks

    ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. DLNA™ and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance. All rights reserved.
  • Page 40 Slow flashing The protection circuitry has been activated. Turn off the unit, disconnect the AC power supply cable, and contact p.33 the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. 1 second Repeatedly The firmware download cannot be found. Check that this flashes twice unit is connected to the network.
  • Page 41 © 2015 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Indonesia ZS39840...

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