Yamaha R N500 Manual

Network Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Caution: Read this before operating your unit.
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To assure the finest performan ce, please read this manual 
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2 Install this sound system in a  well ventilated, cool, dry, clean 
place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, 
dust, moisture, and/or cold. Fo r proper ventilation, allow the 
following minimum clearances.
Top: 30 cm (11-3/4 in)
Rear: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
Sides: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
3 Locate this unit away from other...

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PREPARATION
INTRODUCTION
BASIC 
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
ADVANCED 
OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
Useful features ............................................................ 2
Supplied accessories ................................................... 3
Controls and functions ............................................... 4
Front panel ..................................................................... 4
Front display .................................................................. 6
Rear panel...

Useful features
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This unit allows you to:
Easy operation and wireless music playback from iPhone or Android device.
By using the application for smartphone /tablet “NP Controller”, you can control the unit from an iPhone, iPad, iPod 
touch or Android devices.
Features
• Basic operations such as  turning the power on/off and adjustin g the volume
• Switching the input source
• Displaying FM tuner information
• Selecting songs and starting/stopping playback
• Playing back music from the iPhone or...

Supplied accessories
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INTRODUCTIONCheck that the following accessories are supplied with the product.
■ Notes on remote controls and batteries
 Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.
 Do not drop the remote control.
 Do not leave or store the remote  control in the following conditions:
– places of high humidity, such as near a bath
– places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or stove
– places of extremely low temperatures
– dusty places
 Insert batteries according to th...

Controls and functions
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1A (power)
Turns on/off (standby) the unit.
In standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power to 
receive infrared signals from the remote control.
2Power indicator
Lights up as follows:
Brightly lit: Power is on
Dimly lit: Standby mode
3 Remote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control.
Switch the remote control ID between ID1 and ID2 when using 
multiple Yamaha receivers  or amplifiers (p.38).
4DIMMER
Changes the brightness level  of the...

Controls and functions
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INTRODUCTION
FINPUT selector
Selects the input source you want to listen to.
G BASS control
Increases or decreases the  low frequency response. The 
center position produces  a flat response (p.15).
H TREBLE control
Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 
center position produces  a flat response (p.15).
I BALANCE control
Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right 
speakers to compensate fo r sound imbalances caused by 
speaker locations or listeni...

Controls and functions
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1Information display
Displays the current status (such as input name sound 
mode name).
You can switch the information that is displayed when you 
press DISPLAY (p.33).
2 STEREO
Lights up when the unit is re ceiving a stereo FM radio 
signal.
3 TUNED
Lights up when the unit is  receiving an FM/AM radio 
station signal.
4 Speaker indicators
“SP A” lights up when the SPEAKERS A output is 
enabled and “SP B” light s up when the SPEAKERS B 
output is enabled.
5 SLEEP
Lights up...

Controls and functions
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INTRODUCTION
Controls and functions
1PHONO jacks
For connecting to a turntable (p.10).
2 OPTICAL 1-2 jacks
For connecting to audio co mponents equipped with 
optical digital output (p.10).
3 ANTENNA terminals
For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.12).
4 COAXIAL 1-2 jacks
For connecting to audio co mponents equipped with a 
coaxial digital output (p.10).
5 SPEAKERS terminals
Used to connect speakers (p.11).
6 NETWORK jack
For connecting to a network (p.13).
7 DC OUT jack
For...

Controls and functions
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This section describes the function of each key on the 
remote control used to c ontrol this unit or other 
components made by Yamaha or other manufacturers.
1
Infrared signal transmitter
Sends infrared signals.
2SLEEP
Sets the sleep timer (p.16).
3SOURCE  A
Turns on/off an external device.
4RECEIVER  A
Turns on/off (standby) the unit.
5DIMMER
Changes the brightness level of the front display. 
Choose 
brightness from 5 levels by pr essing this key repeatedly.
6ID
Changes the...