Yamaha As500 Owners Manual

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PLAYING AND RECORDING
OPERATION
■Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE 
controls
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. When you feel there is 
too much bass, rotate counterclockwise to suppress.
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (20 Hz)
TREBLE
When you feel there is not enough treble (high frequency 
sound), rotate clockwise to boost. When...

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Once you have connected an optional Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod or Wireless System for iPod to the DOCK jack 
on the rear panel of this unit, you can enjoy playback of your iPhone/iPod using the remote control supplied with this 
unit.
To prevent accidents, unplug the power cable of this unit before connecting a Universal Dock for iPod or a Wireless 
System for iPod.
If the iPhone connected to the YID-W10 receives a call while this unit is in standby mode, the unit turns on automatically and the...

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PLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod
OPERATION
After setting your iPhone/iPod in your dock, rotate the 
INPUT selector on the front panel (or press DOCK button 
on the remote control) to select DOCK as the input source 
to play your iPhone/iPod.
While viewing the information displayed on your iPhone/
iPod, use the following remote control buttons to operate 
(playback, pause, skip, etc.) your iPhone/iPod.Some shuffle modes and repeat modes may not be available 
depending on the model or the...

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PLAYING BACK TUNES FROM YOUR iPhone/iPod
■Establishing a wireless connection
Once the iPhone/iPod is connected to the transmitter and 
playback begins, it takes about 5 seconds for audio to be 
heard. During this time the wireless connection between 
the transmitter and receiver is established.
The status of the wireless connection between the transmitter 
and receiver is indicated by the respective status indicator.
■Controlling this unit with your iPhone/
iPod
• When playback begins on an...

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ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function proper ly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or 
if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized 
Yamaha dealer or service center.
■ General
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problems Possible Causes SolutionsRefer to 
page
This unit is not turned 
on. The POWER on 
indicator also does 
not light up. The power cable is...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound.Sound is muted. Press MUTE button on the remote control or rotate 
the VOLUME control. 3
Incorrect cable connections. Connect the stereo cable for audio units and the  speaker wires properly. If the problem persists, the 
cables may be defective. 5
Playback has been stopped on the 
connected component. Turn the component on and start playback.
8
No appropriate input source has been 
selected. Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT 
selector on the front panel (or...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
■ Universal Dock for iPod and Wireless System for iPod
Using the BASS, 
TREBLE, BALANCE 
and LOUDNESS 
controls does not 
affect the tonal quality. The PURE DIRECT switch is turned on. The PURE DIRECT switch must be turned off to use 
those controls. 8
ProblemsPossible Causes SolutionsRefer to 
page
No sound.
You cannot operate 
the iPhone/iPod. There is a problem with the signal path 
from your iPhone/iPod to the unit.
Turn off the unit and reconnect the...

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TROUBLESHOOTING
■Remote control
■ Notes on batteries
• Change both batteries when the operation range of the 
remote control decreases.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be 
used for an extended period of time.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline  and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging 
carefully as these different types of batteries may have 
the same shape and color.
• If the batteries...

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ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
AUDIO SECTION
• Minimum RMS output power (8 Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD)
[A-S500] ................................................................  85 W + 85 W
[A-S300] ................................................................  60 W + 60 W
(6  Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD) [Except for Asia model] 
[A-S500] ............................................................  100 W + 100 W
[A-S300] ................................................................  70 W +...

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment 
and Used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and 
electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to 
applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC 
and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing...