Contents Contents Introduction 3 About this User Guide................ 3 Advantages of this product................. 4 Part names and accessories................ 5 Connections 7 Connecting the headphones with the included cable........ 7 Connecting to an audio device.............. 8 Wearing this product 10 Putting the headphones on............... 10 Replacing the earpads................ 12 Maintenance 15...
Introduction > About this User Guide Introduction About this User Guide This guide explains how to connect and operate the product. The precautions and other matters in this guide are classified as follows. WARNING This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.” CAUTION This content indicates “risk of injury.”...
Introduction > Part names and accessories Part names and accessories Part names Headband Head pad Slider Cable jacks (L), (R) Housing Earpads...
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Introduction > Part names and accessories NOTICE This product uses strong magnets. Do not place or hold this product near any objects that might be affected by the magnetic field of this product. For objects like clocks or ATM cards, the data on the affected device may be corrupted or destroyed. Metal parts like paper clips or screws may come into contact with and scratch this product, or cause a malfunction.
Connections > Connecting the headphones with the included cable Connections Connecting the headphones with the included cable Connect the included headphone balanced cable or unbalanced cable to the headphones. Make sure that the correct cable plugs, L (left) and R (right) are plugged into the correct sides on the headphones, and firmly insert the plugs all the way into the Cable jacks.
Connections > Connecting to an audio device Connecting to an audio device This shows you how to connect the included cable to an audio device such as a headphone amplifier. CAUTION Make sure to turn the volume all the way down on the devices you connect to this product to beforehand. Headphone amplifier or other equipment Headphone output jack...
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Connections > Connecting to an audio device NOTE The included cable and adaptor plug are only for use with headphones. Make sure to plug the cable only into the headphone output jack of the device to which you are connecting. Be sure to grip this cable’s plug when inserting or unplugging.
Wearing this product > Putting the headphones on Wearing this product Putting the headphones on Put the headphone marked L on your left ear, and put the headphone marked R on your right ear. Make sure that each headphone covers your entire ear.
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Wearing this product > Putting the headphones on Use the slider to adjust the position according to the size of your head. NOTICE Be careful not to get your fingers or hair caught in the movable part of the slider. Do not forcibly pull on the movable part of the slider.
Wearing this product > Replacing the earpads Replacing the earpads NOTICE When replacing the earpads, do not apply too much force to the mesh covering on the housing, or expose them to impact. This may cause a malfunction or damage the product. Mesh covering on housing Follow these steps to replace the earpads.
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Wearing this product > Replacing the earpads Align the replacement earpad with the marked areas inside the headphone housing. The housings are marked on the inside with “L” for the left side and “R” for the right side. Align the respective “L” and “R” markings on the housings with those on the earpads. Hold the earpad and rotate clockwise while attaching the earpad onto the headphones.
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Wearing this product > Replacing the earpads NOTE After attaching the earpads, lightly pull on them to make sure that they won’t easily come off. The sound quality may not be as good if the earpads are not firmly attached.
Maintenance > Taking care of the headphones Maintenance Taking care of the headphones Daily maintenance Use a dry and soft cloth when wiping the product. Do not use disinfectant solutions containing alcohol or similar liquids. To prevent rust or deformation, always keep the product dry and avoid placing it in extremely cold or hot locations.
Maintenance > Taking care of the accessories Taking care of the accessories Earpads Do not use shoe polish, solvents (such as thinner or benzine), or disinfectant solutions containing alcohol or similar liquids. Hair care products may cause damage to leather. If any such products get on the earpads, carefully wipe them off.
Maintenance > Storing this product Storing this product You can store this product in the box when you are not using it. We recommend that you maintain and clean the product before storing it, to keep it in good condition to use for a long time.
Please contact the store where you purchased this product, or the Product Support Center as listed in the “Safety Guide” included with this product. For customers outside of Japan Please contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. https://manual.yamaha.com/av/support/...
For service or general inquiries For customers within Japan Please contact the store where you purchased this product, or the Yamaha repair consulting center as listed in the “Safety Guide” included with this product. For customers outside of Japan Please contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
Appendix > Specifications Appendix Specifications The specifications of this product are as shown below. YH-5000 Headphones (main unit) Driver type Open-back type Driver units Planar magnetic (Orthodynamic™ driver) Frequency response 5 Hz–70 kHz Sensitivity 98 dB/mW (at 1 kHz) Impedance 34 Ω...
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Approx. 980 g (34.57 oz) Material Main unit: Aluminum Joints: Copper alloy * The contents of this User Guide apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. For the latest version of the User Guide, refer to the Yamaha website.
Appendix > Optional accessories (sold separately) Optional accessories (sold separately) The following optional products are also available for purchase to use with this product. HST-5000 Headphone Stand HEP-5000LE Headphone Earpads (Leather) HEP-5000SU Headphone Earpads (Ultrasuede®) HUC-SC020 Headphone Unbalanced Cable HBC-SC020 Headphone Balanced Cable HXC-SC020 Headphone XLR Cable...
Appendix > Trademarks Trademarks The trademarks used in this guide are as follows. ORTHODYNAMIC™ “ORTHODYNAMIC” is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation. “Ultrasuede®” is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc.
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Headphones Casques Arceaux Наушники накладные Safety Guide Guide de sécurité Sicherheitshandbuch Säkerhetsguide Guida alla sicurezza Guía de seguridad Veiligheidsgids Руководство по безопасности ZH-CN 安全指南 ZH-TW 安全指南 안전 설명서 セーフティーガイド...
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This may cause a malfunction or damage the product, as the driver • Yamaha cannot be held responsible for injury to you or damage of unit on this product is a precision instrument. the products caused by improper use or modifications to the unit.
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PRECAUTIONS Notice Maintenance (Headphones) Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product • When cleaning this product, be sure to unplug the headphone cable failure, damage or malfunction and data loss. connecting the headphones to your audio equipment. Failure to do so •...
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• The contents of this documentation pertain to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest Safety Guide, access the Yamaha website to download and read the contents. Disposing or giving this product to someone else •...
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Aviso importante: información sobre la garantía para los clientes del EEE* y Suiza Para una información detallada sobre este producto Yamaha y sobre el soporte de garantía en la zona EEE* y Suiza, visite la dirección web que se incluye más abajo (la version del archivo para imprimir esta disponible en nuestro sitio web) o póngase en contacto con el representante de Yamaha en su país.
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Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment: This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation.
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Dit symbool is alleen geldig in de Europese Unie. Als u deze items wilt weggooien, neemt u contact op met de lokale overheid of een lokale dealer en vraagt u om instructies voor het correct weggooien. 雅马哈乐器⾳响(中国)投资有限公司 上海市静安区新闸路 1818 号云和⼤厦 2 楼 客⼾服务热线:400-051-7700 公司网址︰ https://www.yamaha.com.cn 制造商 ︰雅马哈株式会社 制造商地址︰日本静冈县滨松市中区中泽町 10-1 进口商...