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Yamaha R-S500 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...
  • Page 3 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 4 Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/ Bluetooth™ COMPONENT ... 35 Using a Universal Dock for iPod... 36 Using a Wireless System for iPod ... 37 Using a Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver ... 38 CONTENTS ADVANCED OPERATION SETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCE...40 Option menu items...

  • Page 6: Useful Features

    • y indicates a tip for your operation. • This manual is the owner’s manual for both the R-S700 and the R-S500. Model names are given where the details of functions are unique to each model. Generally, illustrations of the R-S700 are used for explanations.

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you received all of the following parts. Zone 2 remote control Remote control (R-S700 only) ■ Notes on remote controls and batteries • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control.

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel indicates buttons and controls that can also be used to control Zone 2. For more information about Zone 2, see pages 45 and 46. 1 MAIN ZONE A Turns on this unit’s Main Zone unit or sets the Main Zone to standby mode (see page 16).
  • Page 9 Receives infrared signals from the remote control. Note Switch the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 when using multiple Yamaha receivers or amplifiers (see page 44). C ZONE 2 Turns on Zone 2 or sets ZONE 2 to standby mode. When Zone 2 is turned on, signals are output to the ZONE 2 OUT jacks (see page 45).

  • Page 10: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 SP (SPEAKERS) A/B indicators Light up according to the set of speakers selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected. 2 Input source indicators Light up brightly to indicate the input source that is currently selected.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    7 TAPE jacks Used to connect a tape deck (see page 12). 8 DOCK jack Used to connect an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod (such as the YDS-12), Wireless System for iPod (YID-W10), or Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10) (see page 35).

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    This section describes the function of each button on the remote control used to control this unit or other components made by Yamaha or other manufacturers. indicates buttons that can also be used to control Zone 2. For more information about Zone 2, see pages 45 and 46.
  • Page 13 ■ SIRIUS and FM/AM controls The following buttons can be used when SIRIUS or TUNER is selected as the input source. D TUN./CH H / I Selects the tuning frequency when TUNER is selected as the input source (see page 20). Searches for a SIRIUS channel when SIRIUS is selected as the input source (see page 29).

  • Page 14: Zone 2 Remote Control (R-S700 Only)

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Zone 2 remote control (R-S700 only) This section describes the function of each button on the Zone 2 remote control, which is used to control Zone 2. Note The Zone 2 remote control comes with a battery already installed. Before using the Zone 2 remote control for the very first time, pull out the insulation sheet, as shown.

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Controls

    Rewinds playback • f Fast-forwards playback Note Not all Yamaha CD players can be controlled by the Zone 2 remote control. ■ Operation range The remote controls transmit a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote controls directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit or on the infrared signal receiver in Zone 2 during operation.

  • Page 16: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers and source components CAUTION • Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are complete. • All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

  • Page 17: Impedance Selector Switch

    SELECTOR switch to HIGH or LOW depending on the impedance of your speakers: Ω 6 Ω or higher: HIGH (R-S700) 8 Ω or higher: HIGH (R-S500) 4 Ω or higher: LOW See page 13 for more information about the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    Indoor antennas for receiving FM and AM broadcasts are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals. Note If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Outdoor AM antenna...

  • Page 19: Using Coupler Jacks (R-S700 Only)

    Using COUPLER jacks (R-S700 only) Removing the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN jacks enables this unit to operate separately as a control amplifier or a power amplifier. These jacks are used to connect a signal-processing system such as a graphic equalizer or a surround-sound processor to this unit.

  • Page 20: Playing And Recording

    INPUT selector MAIN ZONE A Press MAIN ZONE A on the front panel (or RECEIVER A on the remote control) to turn on this unit. Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you want to listen to.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Tonal Quality

    Adjusting the tonal quality ■ Using the CD DIRECT AMP switch (R-S700 only) CD Direct Amp feature Generates a normal phase and reverse phase signal for both the left and right channels from the input signal and uses the four electronic volumes to send a balanced signal to the amplifying circuit.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Bass And Treble

    PLAYING AND RECORDING ■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls TREBLE BASS The BASS and TREBLE controls adjust high and low frequency response. The center position produces a flat response. BASS When you feel there is not enough bass (low frequency sound), rotate clockwise to boost.

  • Page 23: Recording A Source

    • To disable the sleep timer, select “Sleep Off”. • The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by pressing RECEIVER the front panel) to set this unit to standby mode. PLAYING AND RECORDING RECEIVER A SLEEP on the remote control (or MAIN ZONE...

  • Page 24: Fm/Am Tuning

    FM/AM TUNING There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual. Select either method according to your preference and the strength of station signals. Automatic tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. FM, AM Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source.

  • Page 25: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning Manual tuning is effective when station signals are weak. TUNING/CH jj / ii FM, AM TUNER FM, AM Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input source. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or FM or AM on the remote control) to select the reception band (FM or AM).

  • Page 26: Automatic Station Preset (Fm Stations Only)

    FM/AM TUNING Automatic station preset (FM stations only) You can use the automatic station preset function to automatically register FM stations as presets. This function enables this unit to automatically tune in to FM stations that have a strong signal and store up to 40 of those stations in order.

  • Page 27: Manual Station Preset

    Manual station preset You can manually register up to 40 FM/AM stations (40 total). You can then easily recall any preset station by selecting its preset number. PRESET j / i MEMORY RETURN Tune in to the desired FM/AM station. See pages 20 and 21 for tuning instructions.

  • Page 28: Recalling A Preset Station

    FM/AM TUNING Recalling a preset station You can recall preset stations that were registered using automatic station preset or manual station preset. PRESET j / i Press PRESET j / i on the front panel (or PRESET F / G on the remote control) to select a preset number.

  • Page 29: Clearing All Preset Stations

    Clearing all preset stations Follow the steps below to clear all preset stations. OPTION RETURN Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press TUNER on the remote control) to select TUNER as the input sourse. Press OPTION on the remote control. The Option menu for TUNER is displayed (see page 40).

  • Page 30: Listening To Sirius Satellite Radio

    To listen to Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner (sold separately) to your Sirius-Ready receiver. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the US (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories ranging from Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Dance, Jazz, Classical and many more plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports including play by play games from select leagues and teams.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Siriusconnect™ Tuner

    Connecting the SiriusConnect™ tuner Connect the SiriusConnect tuner (sold separately) to the SIRIUS jack on the rear panel of this unit. For details, see the instruction manuals provided with the SiriusConnect tuner. SiriusConnect Tuner and the antenna (sold separately) To the AC wall outlet •...

  • Page 32: Sirius Satellite Radio™ Operations

    LISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press SIRIUS on the remote control) to select SIRIUS as the input source. Press 0 on the remote control and then ENTER to display the Sirius ID of your SiriusConnect tuner.

  • Page 33: Category Search Mode

    Search for a channel by using one of the SIRIUS Satellite Radio search modes. • All channel search mode Selects a channel from a list of all channels (see page 29). • Category search mode Selects a channel by category (see page 29). •...

  • Page 34: Registering And Recalling Sirius Satellite Radio™ Channels

    LISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ While the CATEGORY indicator on the front panel display is lit, press TUNING/CH jj / ii on the front panel (or TUN./CH H / I on the remote control) repeatedly to search for a channel within the selected channel category.
  • Page 35 Press MEMORY on the front panel. The indicator on the front panel display changes as follows. Currently registered channel number (or “---” if empty) Preset number to which new Channel number to be channel number is registered registered • By holding down MEMORY on the front panel for more than 2 seconds, you can skip the following steps and automatically register the selected channel to an empty preset number (i.e., the preset number following the last preset number used).

  • Page 36: Setting The Parental Lock

    LISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ ■ Clearing a preset channel Follow the steps below to clear a preset channel one at a time. CLEAR RETURN Select the desired preset. See “Recalling a preset channel (Preset Search mode)” on page 31. Press CLEAR on the front panel.
  • Page 37 Use D / E (to select a digit to edit) and B / C (to select a number) on the remote control to enter the 4-digit code number. • If you are entering a code number for the first time, enter the desired code number.

  • Page 38: Displaying The Sirius Satellite Radio™ Information

    LISTENING TO SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ Displaying the SIRIUS Satellite Radio™ information Use this feature to display the SIRIUS Satellite Radio information on the front panel display. Note If a status message or an error message is displayed on the front panel display, see “SIRIUS Satellite Radio™”...

  • Page 39: Playing Back Tunes From Your Iphone/Ipod/Bluetooth™ Component

    Bluetooth™ COMPONENT Once you have connected an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod (such as the YDS-12), Wireless System for iPod (YID-W10), or Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10) to the DOCK jack on the rear panel of this unit, you can enjoy playback of your iPhone/iPod or Bluetooth component using the remote control supplied with this unit.

  • Page 40: Using A Universal Dock For Ipod

    PLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod/Bluetooth™ COMPONENT Using a Universal Dock for iPod ■ Controlling your iPhone/iPod After setting your iPhone/iPod in your dock, rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press DOCK on the remote control) to select DOCK as the input source to play your iPhone/iPod. DOCK INFO While viewing the information displayed on your iPhone/iPod, use the following remote control buttons to operate...

  • Page 41: Using A Wireless System For Ipod

    YID-W10 transmitter connected to your iPhone/iPod is stationed in the YID-W10 receiver. The MAIN ZONE indicator remains brightly lit when Blue, flashing an iPhone/iPod is being charged. • Refer to the operating instructions of the YID-W10 for more Blue, lit information.

  • Page 42: Using A Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver

    Note The Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver can be paired with up to eight Bluetooth components. When the ninth device is paired, the pairing settings for the device which has not been used for the longest period of time will be deleted.
  • Page 43 • Both this unit and the Bluetooth component are paired. • The Bluetooth component is switched on. • The Bluetooth component is within 32 feet/10 meters of the Bluetooth wireless audio receiver. Operate the Bluetooth component for playback. While the Bluetooth component is playing, “BLUETOOTH”...

  • Page 44: Setting The Option Menu For Each Input Source

    SETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCE SETTING THE OPTION MENU FOR EACH INPUT SOURCE The Option menu allows you to configure various settings for each input source and recall those settings automatically when an input source is selected. Also, you can view the signal information for certain input sources. The procedure for setting the Option menu items is described below.
  • Page 45 Details of the menu items are as follows. The configuration will be reflected to the input source currently selected. The default settings are marked with “*”. Volume MaxVol, IniVol Submenus: Adjustable range –30.0dB to +15.0dB, +16.5dB* (5.0 dB step) (MaxVol): Adjustable range Off*, Mute, –89.5dB to +16.5dB (0.5 dB step) (IniVol):...
  • Page 46 DOCK (Bluetooth) is selected as the input source. Pairing Pairs the Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver and a Bluetooth component (see page 38). “Pairing” is displayed in the Option menu only when DOCK (Bluetooth) is selected as the input source.

  • Page 47: Advanced Setup

    ■ ADVANCED SETUP menu parameters Change the initial settings to reflect the needs of your listening environment. The default settings are marked with “*”. REMOTE ID Choices: ID1, ID2* Changes the remote control ID of this unit. • Select ID1 to operate this unit using an alternative code.

  • Page 48: Switching The Remote Control Id

    ADVANCED SETUP Switching the remote control ID When using multiple Yamaha receivers or amplifiers with the same default code setting, you may unintentionally operate those components simultaneously. In this case, set one of the alternative codes for this unit to operate this unit separately.

  • Page 49: Zone 2

    • An amplifier and speakers for the second room. Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE OUT jack on the rear panel of this unit. If you own one of these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to six Yamaha components can be connected as shown below.

  • Page 50: Controlling Zone 2

    Sound output level can be adjusted on the R-S700 only. Note When using the R-S500, follow the procedure described in “Using the remote control” and “Using the front panel”. ■ Using the Zone 2 remote control (R-S700...

  • Page 51: Remote Control Features

    The remote control can be used to control not only this unit, but also seven other audio-visual components (TV, DVD player, VCR, etc.) made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control other components with this unit’s remote control, you must first configure the remote control to control each component (see page 49).

  • Page 52: Controlling Other Components

    If you are unable to operate this unit after using the remote control to operate an external component, press RECEIVER and then try operating the remote control again. The following table is an example of the component features that may be controlled using this remote control.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Remote Control

    — — Note If you cannot operate a Yamaha component when the remote control is configured using the remote control code listed above, refer to the “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at the end of manual and try assigning a different Yamaha remote control code.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General...
  • Page 55 Problem Incorrect cable connections. A “humming” sound can be heard. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. The record is being played on a turntable The volume level is with an MC cartridge. low while playing a record. The component connected to the TAPE The volume level REC or LINE 1 REC output jacks of this...
  • Page 56 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Tuner Problem The particular characteristics of the FM FM stereo stereo broadcasts being received may reception is cause this problem when the transmitter is noisy. too far away or the antenna input is poor. There is multipath interference. There is distortion, and clear reception...

  • Page 57: Sirius Satellite Radio

    ■ SIRIUS Satellite Radio The following messages may be displayed on the front panel display in certain situations. Message Status/Cause The antenna is not connected to the ANTENNA ERROR SiriusConnect tuner properly. This unit is communicating with the SIRIUS LOADING SiriusConnect tuner.
  • Page 58 Remove your iPhone/iPod from the Universal Dock for iPod and then place it back in the dock. Connect an iPhone/iPod supported by the unit. Place the YID-W10 receiver as far away from this unit as possible. Cause Connect the iPhone/iPod securely to the Universal Dock for iPod.
  • Page 59 ■ Bluetooth™ The following messages may be displayed on the front panel display in certain situations. Message Status/Cause The Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver Searching... and the Bluetooth component are in the process of pairing. The Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver and the Bluetooth component are in the process of establishing a connection.
  • Page 60 TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Remote control Problem Wrong distance or angle. The remote control does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. The batteries are weak. The remote control ID and this unit’s ID do not match.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    [R-S500] (1 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω) ... 84 W • Power band width [R-S700] (0.06% THD, 50 W, 8 Ω) ... 10 Hz to 50 kHz [R-S500] (0.06% THD, 37.5 W, 8 Ω) ... 10 Hz to 50 kHz • Damping factor (SPEAKERS A) 1 kHz, 8 Ω...
  • Page 62 LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES Autovox Aventura A.R. Systems 0320 Acme 0342 Axion Acura 0323, 0343 Baird 0337 Bang & Olufsen 0180, 0339 Admiral 0054, 0178, 0336, Basic Line 0337, 0339, 0346, 0347 Bastide Advent 0158 Baur Adventura 0057 Bazin Adyson 0277, 0282, 0342 Beko...
  • Page 63 0008, 0021, 0023, Hitachi 0026, 0027, 0031, 0034, 0049, 0052, 0056, 0209 Geant Casino 0321 0282, 0320, 0342, 0347, 0349, 0350 Geloso 0323, 0343, 0346 General Technic 0323, 0343 Genexxa 0320, 0340, 0347, Hornyphon 0350 Hoshai 0128, 0227 Huanyu Giant 0282 Hygashi Gibralter...
  • Page 64 Nikkai 0277, 0282, 0320, Philips 0323, 0337, 0340, 0342, 0349, 0350 Nikko 0026, 0031, 0050 Nobliko 0171, 0277, 0341, 0342 Nokia 0347 Norcent 0201 Nordic 0282 Nordmende 0339, 0345, 0347, 0350 Nordvision 0349 Novatronic 0320 Oceanic 0321, 0347 Okano 0161, 0320, 0351 Olevia 0102, 0199, 0200, 0207, 0222...
  • Page 65 0342, 0345, 0350 Thorn 0320, 0349 0008, 0026, 0031 TNCi 0030 Wincom Tokai 0282, 0320, 0350 Xrypton Tokyo 0277, 0342 Yamaha Tomashi 0348 Toshiba 0018, 0019, 0040, 0041, 0046, 0073, 0100, 0103, 0108, Yamishi 0109, 0111, 0121, Yokan 0132, 0166, 0208, Yoko...
  • Page 66 Videon 1024 Videosonic 1070 Viewsonic 1016 Voodoo 1016 Wards 1068, 1069, 1070, 1071 Weltblick 1031 XR-1000 1068, 1069 Yamaha 1064, 1065 Yamishi 1008, 1029 Yokan 1008, 1029 Yoko 1008, 1029, 1030, 1031 Zenith 1114 ZT Group 1016 DVD player 4Kus...
  • Page 67 Apex 2030, 2124, 2125, Easy Home 2126, 2127, 2130, Eclipse 2131 E-Dem Apple 2241 Electrohome Arrgo 2138 Elin Asono 2364 Elta Aspire 2152, 2222 Emerson Astar 2240 Enterprise ATACOM 2364 Enzer Audiovox 2061, 2149 Epson Avious 2367 2363 Finlux Axion 2249 Fintec Bang &...
  • Page 68 Xlogic SM Electronic 2355 Sonic Blue 2133 Xoro Sontech 2366 Yamada Sony 2004, 2005, 2007, Yamaha 2009, 2014, 2015, 2023, 2026, 2027, 2052, 2068, 2069, 2070, 2071, 2074, Yamakawa 2075, 2084, 2085, Yukai 2087, 2168, 2171, Zenith 2208, 2210, 2211,...
  • Page 69 Tele+1 3107, 3111 BSkyB Telepiu 3107 Thomson 3082, 3091 Bubu Sat TIME WARNER 3084 Bush Tocom 3067 Cambridge Torx 3017 Canal Satellite 4213 Toshiba 3122 Canal+ Tristar 3127 CaptiveWorks Tudi 3102 Channel Master 4007, 4110 Tusa 3072, 3123 Chaparral TV86 3077 CHEROKEE Unika...
  • Page 70 4024, 4011, 4054 4209, 4215 4223 Zenith 4102, 4107, 4195 4052 Zodiac 4004 4004 4006 CD player 4008 4012 Yamaha 5082, 5095 4021, 4026, 4027, 4014, 4053, 4038, CD recorder 4039, 4212, 4213, 4218 Yamaha 5083 4222 4223 MD recorder 4219...
  • Page 71 © 2010 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Malaysia WV17360...

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