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 update is 
necessary. Also, make sure  you read the information 
supplied with updates befo re updating the firmware.
1Press SELECT/ENTER rep eatedly to select 
“USB” or “NETWORK” an d press DISPLAY to 
start firmware update.
Choices
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If the unit detects newer firm ware over the network, 
“NewFwAvailable” appears as th e “Information” menu item in 
“Network Setup”. In this case,  you can also update the unit’s 
firmware by following the proc edure in “Updating the unit’s 
firmware via the network” (p.43).
Check the version of firmware currently installed on the 
unit.
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• You can also check the firmware  version in “Update” (p.37) in 
the “SETUP” menu.
• It may take a while until the firmware version is displayed.
Restoring the default settings (INIT)
ALL Restores the default settings for the unit. 
CANCEL Does not perform an initialization.
Updating the firmware (UPDATE)
USBUpdate the firmware using a USB memory device.
NETWORK Update the firmware via the network.
INITCANCEL
UPDATEUSB
Checking the firmware version 
(VERSION)
VERSIONxx.xx 
						

							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 batteries for more than 2 minutes , the registered codes may be cleared. If this happens, insert 
new batteries and register the codes again.
You can use the unit’s remote control to operate a TV if 
you have registered its  remote control code.
y
You can also register your TV’s remote control code to the unit’s 
input selection keys (p.41). This would allow you to use the 
cursor keys or numeric keys to operate the TV (this function may 
not be available on some TV models).
1Refer to “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL 
CODES” (end of this  manual) to find your 
TV’s remote control code.
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If there are multiple remote contro l codes, register the first code 
in the list. If that does no t work, try the other codes.
2Press 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 2.
3Press TV  A.
4Use the numeric keys to enter the 4-digit 
remote control code.
Once the remote control code is successfully 
registered, “Rem: Success” appears on the front 
display.
If “Rem: Fail” appears on the front display, 
registration has failed. Repeat from Step 2.
■TV operations
Once you have registered the  remote control code for your 
TV, you can control it us ing the TV operation keys, 
regardless of the input source selected on the unit.
Controlling external devices  with the remote control
Notes
Registering the remote control 
code for a TV
CODE SET
TV A
TV INPUTTV VOL TV  CHTV MUTE
TV
1234
5678
9010ENT+
SOURCE
ID
RECEIVERCODE SET
SLEEP
DIMMERSPEAKERSAB
COAX1COAX2OPT1OPT2
Numeric keys
TV operation keys
TV 
operation 
keysINPUT
Switches the video inputs of the TV.
MUTE Mutes the audio output of the TV.
TV VOL Adjust the volume of the TV.
TV CH Switch the channels of the TV
TV  A Turns on/off the TV. 
						

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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 playback 
device.
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If there are multiple remote control codes, register the first code 
in the list. If that does not work, try the other codes.
2Press 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 2.
3Press the input selection key.
For example, press CD to se t the remote control code 
for the playback device c onnected to the CD jack.
4Use the numeric keys  to enter the 4-digit 
remote control code.
Once the remote control code is successfully 
registered, “Rem: Success” appears on the front 
display.
If “Rem: Fail” appears on the front display, 
registration has failed. Repeat from Step 2.
■ Playback device operations
Once you have registered the remote control code for your 
playback device, you  can control it using the following 
keys after selecting the  input source or scene.
These keys work only if the corresponding function is available 
on your playback device and if th e device can be operated with an 
infrared remote control.
Registering the remote control 
codes for playback devices
TV INPUTTV VOL TV  CHTV MUTE
TV
1234
5678
9010ENT+
SOURCE
ID
RECEIVERCODE SET
SLEEP
DIMMERSPEAKERSAB
COAX1COAX2OPT1OPT2
LINE1 LINE2 LINE3PHONO
TUNERCD
FM AMPRESET TUNING
USBNET
CODE SET
Numeric keys
Input selection 
keys
SOURCE  A Turns on/off the playback device.
Menu 
operation 
keys Cursor keys
Select an item.
ENTER Confirms a selected item.
RETURN Returns to the previous state.
DISPLAY Switches information on the 
display.
External 
device 
operation 
keys TOP MENU
Displays the top menu.
POP-UP 
MENU Displays the pop-up menu.
sStops playback.
eStops playback temporarily.
hStarts playback of the selected 
song/video.
wSearches forward/backward (by 
holding down).
f
b
Skips forward/backward.a
Numeric keys
Enter numerical values.
TV operation keys Control the TV (p.40).
Note
SOURCE A
DISPLAY
TV INPUTTV VOL TV  CHTV MUTE
TV
DISC SKIP
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENU
1234
5678
9010ENT
POP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOWPLAYING
DISPLAY
+
SOURCE
ID
RECEIVERCODE SET
SLEEP
DIMMERSPEAKERSAB
COAX1COAX2OPT1OPT2
Numeric keys
External device 
operation keys
TV operation 
keys
Menu operation
keys 
						

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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 the front 
display.
If “Rem: Fail” appears on the front display, 
registration has failed.  Repeat from Step 1.
Resetting remote control codes
TV INPUTTV VOL TV  CHTV MUTE
TV
DISC SKIP
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENU
1234
5678
9010ENT
POP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOWPLAYING
DISPLAY
+
SOURCE
ID
RECEIVERCODE SET
SLEEP
DIMMERSPEAKERSAB
CODE SET
SETUP
Numeric keys 
						

							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.
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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 press ENTER.
If new firmware is availa ble, “NewFwAvailable” 
appears on the front display.
4Press RETURN to return the previous state.
5Use the cursor keys to select “Update” and 
press ENTER.
6To start the firmware update, press ENTER.
The unit to restart and the  firmware update starts.
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To cancel the operation without updating the firmware, press 
SETUP.
7If “UPDATE SUCCESS”  appears on the front 
display, press A (power) on the front panel.
The firmware update is complete.
Updating the unit’s firmware via the network
• Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network  cable during firmware update. Firmware update takes about 20 
minutes or more (depending on your Internet connection speed).
• If the unit is connected to the wireless network via a wireless  network adapter, network update may not be possible depending  on 
the condition of the wireless connection. In this case , update the firmware using the USB memory device (p.39).
Notes
SETUP
ENTERSETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
DISPLAYCursor keys B / C
VOL.SP  A
NewFwAvailable
VOL.SP  A
PerformUpdate 
						

							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, the standby indicator on the 
unit blinks when you try to turn on the 
power. As a safety precaution, capability to turn on the power 
is disabled. Contact your nearest Yamaha dealer or 
service center to request repair.
—
The power cable is not connected or the 
plug is not completely inserted.
Connect the power cable firmly.—
The impedance setting is incorrect. Set the impedance to match your speakers.11
The protection circuitry has been activated 
because of a short circuit, etc.Check that the speaker wires are not touching each 
other and then turn the power of this unit back on.10
This unit has been exposed to a strong 
external electric shock (such as lightning 
or strong static electricity).Set this unit to standby mode, disconnect the power 
cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds, then use it 
normally.—
No sound
Incorrect input or output cable 
connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, 
the cables may be defective.10
No appropriate input source has been 
selected.Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT 
selector on the front panel (or one of the input 
selection keys on the remote control).14
The SPEAKERS A/B switches are not set 
properly.Turn on the corresponding SPEAKERS A or 
SPEAKERS B.14
Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.10
Output has been muted.
Turn off the mute.8
The Max volume or Initial volume setting 
is set too low.Set the setting to a higher value.37
The component corresponding to the 
selected input source is turned off or is not 
playing.Turn the component on and make sure it is playing.—
The audio output of a device connected to 
a digital audio input (COAXIAL 1-2/
OPTICAL 1-2 jacks) is set to other than 
PCM.Set the audio output of the connected device to PCM.
—
The sound suddenly 
goes off.
The protection circuitry has been activated 
because of a short circuit, etc. Set the speaker impedance to match your speakers.11
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each 
other and then turn the power of this unit back on.10
This unit has become too hot.
Make sure the openings on the top panel are not 
blocked.—
The auto power standby function has 
turned this unit off. Change the auto power standby (“AutoPowerStdby” 
in the “SETUP” menu) to a longer setting or turn off.38
Only the speaker on 
one side can be 
heard.Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, 
the cables may be defective.10
Incorrect setting for the BALANCE 
control.Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate 
position.15
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
						

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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 is 
low while playing a 
record.The record is being played on a turntable 
with an MC cartridge.
The turntable should be connected to this unit through 
the MC head amplifier.—
The sound is 
degraded when 
listening with the 
headphones 
connected to the CD 
player or the tape 
deck connected to 
this unit.The power of this unit is turned off, or this 
unit is set to standby mode.
Turn on the power of this unit.
14
The sound level is 
low.The loudness control function is 
operating. Turn down the volume, set the LOUDNESS control 
to the FLAT position, and then adjust the volume 
again.15
Problem Cause Remedy
See 
page 
						

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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 antenna position to eliminate the multipath 
interference.
—
The desired 
station cannot 
be tuned in 
with the 
automatic 
tuning method.The signal is too weak. Try using a high-quality directional FM antenna.12
Try using the manual tuning method.
17
FM/
AM
NO PRESETS 
is displayed.
No preset stations are registered. Register stations you want to listen to as preset 
stations before operation.
18
WRONG 
STATION is 
displayed.An invalid FM/AM frequency has been 
input.
Input a frequency that can be received.17
AMThe desired 
station cannot 
be tuned in 
with the 
automatic 
tuning method.
The signal is weak or the antenna 
connections are loose.
Tighten the AM antenna connections and orient it for 
the best reception.
—
Try using the manual tuning method.
17
Automatic 
station preset 
does not work.Automatic station preset is not available 
for AM stations.
Use manual station preset.18
There are 
continuous 
crackling and 
hissing noises.The noises may result from lightning, 
fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats or 
other electrical equipment.
Try using an outdoor antenna and a ground wire.
This will help somewhat, but it is difficult to 
eliminate all noise.
—
There are 
buzzing and 
whining noises.A TV set is being used nearby. Move this unit away from the TV set.— 
						

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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 device without an encryption function.—
The network feature 
does not function.The network parameters (IP address) have 
not been obtained properly. Enable the DHCP server function on your router and 
set “DHCP” in the “SETUP” menu to “On” on the 
unit. If you want to configure the network parameters 
manually, check that you are using an IP address 
which is not used by other network devices in your 
network.
36
The unit does not 
detect the PC.The media sharing setting is not correct. Configure the sharing setting and select the unit as a 
device to which music contents are shared.—
Some security software installed on your 
PC is blocking the access of the unit to 
your PC.Check the settings of security software installed on 
your PC.—
The unit and PC are not in the same 
network.
Check the network connections and your router 
settings, and then connect the unit and the PC to the 
same network.13
The MAC address filter is enabled on the 
unit.In “MAC Filter” in the “SETUP” menu, disable the 
MAC address filter or specify the MAC address of 
your PC to allow it to access to the unit.36
The files in the PC 
cannot be viewed or 
played back.The files are not supported by the unit or 
the media server.
Use the file format supported by both the unit and the 
media server. For information about the file formats 
supported by the unit, see “Playing back music stored 
on media servers (PCs/NAS)”.
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The Internet radio 
cannot be played.The selected Internet radio station is 
currently not available. There may be a network problem at the radio station, 
or the service may have been stopped. Try the station 
later or select another station.—
The selected Internet radio station is 
currently broadcasting silence.
Some Internet radio stations broadcast silence at 
certain of times of the day. Try the station later or 
select another station.—
Access to the network is restricted by the 
firewall settings of your network devices 
(such as the router).Check the firewall settings of your network devices. 
The Internet radio can be played only when it passes 
through the port designated by each radio station. The 
port number varies depending on the radio station. 
—
The application for 
smartphone/tablet 
“NP Controller” does 
not detect the unit.The MAC address filter is enabled on the 
unit.
In “MAC Filter” in the “Network Setup”, disable the 
MAC address filter or specify the MAC address of 
your smartphone/tablet to allow it to access to the 
unit.
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The unit and smartphone/tablet are not in 
the same network.Check the network connections and your router 
settings, and then connect the unit and smartphone/
tablet to the same network.—
Firmware update via 
the network is failed.It may not be possible depending on the 
condition of the network. Update the firmware via the network again or use a 
USB memory device.39 
						

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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 and this unit’s ID 
do not match.Switch the remote control ID or this unit’s ID.38
The remote control code was not correctly 
set.Try setting another code of the same manufacturer 
using “LIST OF REMOTE CONTROL CODES” at 
the end of this manual.—
Even if the remote control code is 
correctly set, there are some models that 
do not respond to the remote control.Use the supplied remote control for the components.—
You did not press the input selection key 
corresponding to the component you are 
trying to control.Press the input selection key corresponding to the 
component you are trying to control, and then press 
the desired remote control key(s).—