Yamaha R N500 Manual

							Network Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
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							Caution: Read this before operating your unit.
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1
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  electrical appliances, motors, 
or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from 
cold to hot, and do  not locate this unit in an environment with 
high humidity (i.e. a room w ith a humidifier) to prevent 
condensation inside this unit,  which may cause an electrical 
shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5 Avoid installing this unit wher e foreign objects may fall onto 
this unit and/or this unit may be  exposed to liquid dripping or 
splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:
– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or 
discoloration on the surface of this unit.
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, 
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them , as they may fall and liquid 
may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to 
this unit. 
6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, 
etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature 
inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, 
and/or personal injury.
7 Do not plug in this unit to a  wall outlet until all connections 
are complete.
8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, 
possibly causing damage.
9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, 
grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
11 Do not clean this unit with ch emical solvents; this might 
damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12 Only voltage specified on this  unit must be used. Using this 
unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may 
cause fire, damage to this unit,  and/or personal injury. Yamaha 
will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use 
of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cord 
disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit during a lightning 
storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fi x this unit. Contact qualified 
Yamaha service personnel when  any service is needed. The 
cabinet should never be  opened for any reasons.
15
When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. 
vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the “Troublesh ooting” section in the owner’s 
manual on common operating e rrors before concluding that 
this unit is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press  A downward to turn off this 
unit and then disconnect the AC power plug from the AC wall 
outlet. 18
Condensation will form when  the surrounding temperature 
changes suddenly. Disconnect  the power cable from the 
outlet, then leave this unit alone.
19 When using this unit for a long  time, this unit may become 
warm. Turn the system off, th en leave this unit alone for 
cooling.
20 Install this unit near the wall  outlet and where the AC power 
plug can be reached easily.
21 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as 
sunshine, fire or the like. When you dispose of batteries, 
follow your regional regulations.
22 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones 
can cause hearing loss.
This label is required to be a ttached to a product of which the 
temperature of the top cover may be hot during operation.
Caution: Read this before operating your unit.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not 
disconnected from the AC power source even if you set this unit to 
standby mode by A. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a 
very small quantity of power.
WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO 
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type. 
						

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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 ...................................................................... 7
Remote control............................................................... 8
Using the remote controls .............................................. 9
PREPARATION
Connections ............................................................... 10Connecting speakers and source components.............. 10
Connecting the speakers .............................................. 11
Connecting the FM and AM antennas ......................... 12
Connecting to a network .............................................. 13
Connecting power cable .............................................. 13
BASIC OPERATION
Playback .................................................................... 14Playing a source ........................................................... 14
Using the sleep timer ................................................... 16
Listening to FM/AM radio ....................................... 17FM/AM tuning ............................................................. 17
Automatic preset tuning (FM stations only) ................ 18
Manual tuning preset ................................................... 18
Recalling a preset station ............................................. 19
Clearing a preset station............................................... 19
Radio Data System tuning ........................................... 20
Playing back iPod music .......................................... 21Connecting an iPod ...................................................... 21
Playback of iPod content ............................................. 21
Playing back music stored  on a USB storage device ....................................... 23
Connecting a USB storage device ............................... 23
Playback of USB storage device contents ................... 23
Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)................................ 25
Setting the media sharing of music files ...................... 25
Playback of PC music contents.................................... 26
Listening to Internet radio ....................................... 27
Playing back iTunes/iPod music 
via a network (AirPlay) ........................................ 28
Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents ..................... 28Listening to Pandora service ................................... 29Account setup for Pandora........................................... 29
Creating Pandora stations ............................................ 30
Playback of Pandora stations ....................................... 31
Deleting Pandora stations ............................................ 32
Editing the Pandora accounts....................................... 32
Switching information on the front display ........... 33
ADVANCED OPERATION
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (OPTION menu)......................34
OPTION menu items ................................................... 34Configuring various functions (SETUP menu) ......35SETUP menu items ..................................................... 35
Network Setup ............................................................. 36
Max Volume ................................................................ 37
Initial Volume .............................................................. 37
AutoPowerStdby .......................................................... 37
ECO Mode ................................................................... 37
DC OUT ...................................................................... 37
Configuring the  system settings 
(ADVANCED SETUP menu) ..... ..........................38
ADVANCED SETUP menu items .............................. 38
Changing the speaker impedance setting (SP IMP.) ... 38
Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID).......... 38
Restoring the default settings (INIT) ........................... 39
Updating the firmware (UPDATE) ............................. 39
Checking the firmware version (VERSION)............... 39
Controlling external devices 
with the remote control.........................................40
Registering the remote control code for a TV ............. 40
Registering the remote control codes 
for playback devices ................................................ 41
Resetting remote control codes.................................... 42
Updating the unit’s firmware  via the network .......43
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Troubleshooting.........................................................44
Error indications on the front display.....................49
Trademarks ...............................................................50
Specifications .............................................................51
Index ...........................................................................52
(at the end of this manual) Information about software  ................................... i
LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES  .................. v
Contents 
						

							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 Android device
• To download the application or see the late st information, access the App Store or Goog le Play and search for “NP Controller.”
For details, please visit Yamaha website.
Useful features
Play back music from your iPod and USB devices➡p.21, 23
Play back music from network sources (PC/NAS, AirPlay)➡p.25, 28
Listen to network streaming services➡p.27, 29
Listen to FM and AM radio stations➡p.17
Boost bass sounds by connecting a subwoofer ➡p.10
Configure speaker impedance➡p.11
Use this unit’s remote control to operate other components such 
as a CD player, BD/DVD player or TV➡p.40
Use this unit to eco mode (power saving function)➡p.37
•y  indicates a tip for your operation.
• This manual explains operations  using the supplied remote control.
• This manual describes all the “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as th e “iPod”. “iPod” refers to “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless 
otherwise specified.
INTRODUCTION 
						

							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 e polarity markings (+ and -).
 Change all batteries if you notice the oper ation range of the remote control narrows.
 If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from  the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.
 If you find leaking batteries, discard the batteries immediatel y, taking care not to touch the leaked material. If the leaked material 
comes into contact with your skin or gets  into your eyes or mouth, rinse it away immediately and consult a doctor. Clean the ba ttery 
compartment thorough ly before installing new batteries.
 Do not use old batteries together with new ones. This may shor ten the life of the new batteries or cause old batteries to leak.
 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.
 Before inserting new batteries, wipe the battery compartment clean.
 Keep the batteries in a location out of reach  of children. Batteries can be dangerous if a child were  to put in his or her mouth.
 If the batteries grow old, the effective operation range of the  remote control decreases considerably. If this happens, replace the 
batteries with new one as soon as possible.
 If you plan not to use the unit for a long period of time, remo ve the batteries from the unit. Otherwise, the batteries will wear out, 
possibly resulting in a leakage of batte ry liquid that may damage the unit.
 Do not throw away batteries with general house waste. Dispos e of them correctly in accordance with your  local regulations.
Supplied accessories
SOURCE
ID
RECEIVERCODE SETSLEEP
DIMMERSPEAKERSAB
TV INPUTTV VOL TV  CHTV MUTE
TV
COAX1COAX2OPT1OPT2LINE1 LINE2 LINE3
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
PHONOTUNERCDFM AM
DISC SKIP
PRESET TUNINGMEMORY
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENU
123456789010ENT
POP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
USBNET
DISPLAY
+
Remote control FM antenna
AM antennaBatteries (x2) 
(AAA, R03, UM-4) 
						

							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 front display. Choose 
brightness from 5 levels  by pressing this button 
repeatedly.
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This setting is retained even  if you turn off this unit.
5DISPLAY
Selects the information displayed on the front display 
(p.33).
6 MEMORY
Stores the current FM/AM station as a preset when 
TUNER is selected as the input source (p.18). 7
CLEAR
Clears a FM/AM preset station when TUNER is selected 
as the input source (p.19).
8 Front display
Shows information about the  operational status of this 
unit.
9 PRESET  j /  i
Selects a preset FM/AM station when TUNER is selected 
as the input source (p.19).
0 FM and AM keys
Switch between FM and AM (p.17).
A TUNING  jj / ii
Selects the tuning fre quency when TUNER is selected as 
the input source (p.17).
B PURE DIRECT and indicator
Allows you to listen to a s ource in the purest possible 
sound (p.14). The indicator above it lights up and the front 
display turns off when this function is turned on.
C PHONES jack
Outputs audio to your headphones for private listening.
D SPEAKERS A/B
Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the 
SPEAKERS A and/or SPEAKERS  B terminals on the rear 
panel each time the corre sponding button is pressed.
E USB jack
For connecting a USB storage  device (p.23) or an iPod 
(p.21).
Controls and functions
Front panel
M
DF EGH J IKL
C
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : A B
Note
Note 
						

							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 ng room conditions (p.15).
J LOUDNESS control
Retains a full tonal range at any volume level to 
compensate for the human ears’  loss of sensitivity to high 
and low-frequency ranges at a low volume level (p.15).
K SELECT/ENTER (jog dial)
Turn the dial to select a numer ic value or setting, and press 
the dial to confirm.
L RETURN
Returns to the previous indication of the front display.
M VOLUME control
Increases or decreases the sound output level. 
						

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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 when the sleep timer is on.
6 MUTE
Blinks when audio is muted.
7 Volume indicator
Indicates the current volume.
8 Cursor indicators
Indicate the remote contro l cursor keys currently 
operational.
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You can change the brightness level of the front display by 
pressing DIMMER on the remote control (p.8).
Front display
VOL.
MUTESTEREOTUNED
SLEEP
SP  A
SP  B
14
23567
8 8 
						

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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 supplying power to a Yamaha AV accessory. For 
details on connections , refer to the instruction manual of 
the AV accessory.
8 Power cable
For connecting to an AC wall outlet (p.13).
9 LINE 1-3 jacks
For connecting to analog audio components (p.10).
0CD jacks
For connecting to a CD player (p.10).
A SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jack
For connecting to a subwoofer  with built-in amplifier 
(p.10). B
REMOTE IN/OUT jacks
When you have another Ya maha component supporting 
remote connection, as this unit does, an infrared 
transmitter is not necessary. You can transmit remote 
signals by connecting an in frared receiver and the 
REMOTE IN jack of the other component to the 
REMOTE IN/OUT jacks of this unit, using cables with 
monaural miniplugs.
Up to six Yamaha components (including this unit) can be 
connected.
Rear panel
:B A
9 123 4 6
578
REMOTE
IN OUT
Yamaha component 
(up to six components  including this unit)
Infrared receiver
Remote control Rear panel of R-N500 
						

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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 remote control ID (p.38).
7Input selection keys
Select an input source for playback.
COAX 1-2 COAXIAL 1-2 jacks
OPT 1-2 OPTICAL 1-2 jacks
LINE 1-3 LINE 1-3 jacks
PHONO PHONO jacks
TUNER FM/AM tuner
CD CD jacks
USB USB jack
NET NETWORK jack (press repeatedly to select a 
desired network source)
8Radio keys
Operate the FM/AM radio (p.17).
FM Switches to FM radio.
AM Switches to AM radio.
MEMORY Registers FM/AM radio stations as presets.
PRESET Select a preset station.
TUNING Select the radio frequency.
9Contents operation keys
SHUFFLE Switches shuffle modes.
REPEAT Switches repeat modes.
HOME Shows top-level menu in the front display.
NOW PLAYINGShows the playback information in the front display.
0SETUP
Displays the “SETUP” menu (p.35).
AMenu operation keys
Cursor keys Select a menu or a parameter.
ENTER Confirms a selected item.
RETURN Returns to the previous state.
DISPLAY Switches information show n in the front display.
BExternal device operation keys
Let you play back and select me nus and perform other operations 
for external devices (p.41).
CNumeric keys
Let you enter numerical values , such as radio frequencies.
DTV operation keys
Let you select TV input and  volume, and perform other TV 
operations (p.40).
ECODE SET
Registers remote control codes of external devices on the remote 
control (p.40).
FSPEAKERS A/B
Turns on and off the set of speakers connected to the SPEAKERS 
A and/or SPEAKERS B terminals on the rear panel of this unit 
when the corresponding key is pressed.
GMODE
Switches between “Stereo” and “Mono” for FM radio reception (p.17).Switches the iPod operation modes (p.22).
HOPTION
Displays the “OPTION” menu (p.34).
IVOLUME keys
Adjust the volume.
JMUTE
Mutes the audio output.
y  To operate external devices with the remote control, register a 
remote control code for each  device before using (p.40).
Remote control
SOURCE
ID
RECEIVER
CODE SET
SLEEP
DIMMERSPEAKERSAB
TV INPUTTV VOL TV  CHTV MUTE
TV
COAX1COAX2OPT1OPT2
LINE1 LINE2 LINE3
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
PHONO
TUNERCD
FM AM
DISC SKIP
PRESET TUNINGMEMORY
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENU
1234
5678
9010ENT
POP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
USBNET
DISPLAY
+
1
2
E
F
H
I
J
G
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
A
B
C
D