Yamaha R N500 Manual

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Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu)
ADVANCED 
OPERATION
Restores the default settings for the unit.
Choices
New firmware that provides additional features or product 
improvements will be released  as needed. Updates can be 
downloaded from our website. If the unit is connected to 
the Internet, you can downloa d the firmware via the 
network. For details, refer  to the information supplied 
with updates.
■ Firmware update procedure
Do not perform this procedur e unless firmware...

Controlling external devices with the remote control
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You can use the unit’s remote control to operate external devices (such as CD players) if you have registered the remote 
control code of the external device.
• You cannot control an external device that  does not have a remote control sensor.
• Ensure that the remote control ID of the ex ternal device is set to “ID1”. If any other ID is selected, the remote control oper ations may 
not work properly.
• If the unit’s remote control is without...

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Controlling external devices with the remote control
ADVANCED 
OPERATION
You can use the unit’s remote  control to operate playback 
devices if you have registered  their remote control codes. 
You can also use the input se lection keys to change the 
playback devices that are contro lled by the remote control, 
because their remote contro l codes are assigned to the 
input selection keys.
1Refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL 
CODES” (end of this  manual) to find the 
remote control code for your...

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Controlling external devices with the remote control
You can reset the remote control codes assigned to each 
input selection keys to  the factory default.
1Press CODE SET using a  pointed object such 
as the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Perform each of the follow ing steps within 1 minute. 
Otherwise, the setting will be canceled. If this 
happens, repeat from Step 1.
2Press SETUP.
3Use the numeric keys to enter “9981”.
Once the remote control code is successfully 
registered, “Rem: Success” appears on...

Updating the unit’s firmware via the network
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ADVANCED 
OPERATION
New firmware that provides a dditional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is 
connected to the Internet, you can download  the firmware via the network and update it.
y
You can also update the firmware using the USB memory device 
from the “ADVANCED SETUP” menu (p.39).
1Press SETUP.
2Use the cursor keys to select “Network 
Setup” and press ENTER.
3Use the cursor keys to  select “Information” 
and...

Troubleshooting
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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 th e power cable, and contact the nearest 
authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
■ General
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause RemedySee 
page
This unit fails to turn 
on. The protection circuitry has been activated 
three times consecutively. If the unit is in 
this condition,...

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Troubleshooting
ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
There is a lack of bass 
and no ambience. The + and – wires are connected in 
reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and – 
phase.10
A “humming” sound 
can be heard.Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem 
persists, the cables may be defective.10
No connection from the turntable to the 
GND terminal.Make the GND connection between the turntable and 
this unit.10
The volume level...

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Troubleshooting
■Tuner
Problem Cause RemedySee 
page
FM FM stereo 
reception is 
noisy.
The particular characteristics of the FM 
stereo broadcasts being received may 
cause this problem when the transmitter is 
too far away or the antenna input is poor. Check the antenna connections.
Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna.
12
Switch to monaural mode.17
There is 
distortion, and 
clear reception 
cannot be 
obtained even 
with a good FM 
antenna.There is multipath interference. Adjust the...

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Troubleshooting
ADDITIONAL 
INFORMATION
■ USB and network
Problem Cause RemedySee 
page
The unit does not 
detect the USB 
device. The USB device is not connected to the 
USB jack securely.
Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and 
turn the unit on again.—
The file system of the USB device is not 
FAT 1 6  o r  FAT 3 2 .Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format.—
Folders and files in 
the USB device 
cannot be viewed.The data in the USB device is protected 
by the encryption.
Use a USB...

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Troubleshooting
■Remote control
Problem Cause RemedySee 
page
The remote control 
does not work nor 
function properly. Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum 
range of 6 m (20 ft) and no more than 30 degrees off-
axis from the front panel.9
Direct sunlight or lighting (from an 
inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is 
striking the remote control sensor of this 
unit.Reposition this unit.
—
The batteries are weak.
Replace all batteries.—
The remote control ID...