Yamaha Rn500 User Guide

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Network Receiver
R-N500
Superior HiFi Sound, Comprehensive Network Features
Streaming music, convenient smartphone control, AirPlay compatibility—the Yamaha R-N500 Network Receiver 
puts all these together, and more. It gives you a wide variety of powerful network features, with the superior quality 
sound only possible with Yamaha HiFi, and clothes them all in a beautiful, elegant design. Just a single audio 
component, but one that will broaden your audio world and expand the ways you enjoy music.
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Network Receiver
R-N500
This high-performance network HiFi receiver powerfully reproduces a wide range of  
sound sources, including network audio, with unsurpassed sound quality. It features 
an app control for easy operability, and has built-in digital input jacks for TV use and more.
Main Specifi cations
Audio Section 
Maximum Power    (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)  105 W + 105 W
Rated Output Power   (8 ohms, 20 Hz—20 kHz, 0.04% THD)  80 W + 80 W
Maximum Power (JEITA)  (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD)  115 W + 115 W
Dynamic Power per Channel  (8/6/4/2 ohms)  105 W/125 W/150 W/178 W
Input Sensitivity/Impedance  CD etc  200 mV / 47 k-ohms
    Phono MM  3.5 mV / 47 k-ohms
Frequency Response   CD,etc. (20 Hz–20 kHz / 10 Hz–100 kHz)  0 ± 0.5 dB / 0 ± 1.0 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion  CD, etc. to Speaker Out  0.015% (40 W / 8 ohms)
         (20 Hz–20 kHz)  Phono MM to Rec Out  0.025% (3 V)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio   CD, etc. (200 mV, Input Shorted)  100 dB
  (IHF-A Network)  Phono MM (5 mV, Input Shorted)  87 dB
Network Section 
DLNA       Version1.5 (DMP/DMR function)
File Format   
MP3, WMA, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, FLAC
Tuner (FM/AM) Section 
50dB Quieting Sensitivity   (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% Mod., Mono)    3 µV (20.8 dBf)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  (Mono / Stereo)  71 dB / 69 dB
General Section
Standby Power Consumption     0.1 W 
Dimensions   (W x H x D)  435 x 151 x 387 mm
      17-1/8” x 6” x 15-1/4”
Weight   9.8 kg
     21.6 lbs.

music streaming*.
*Available via future  rmware update. Service availability depends on regions. 






Comprehensive Connectivity
High Quality  Sound
Elegant Appearance, Energy-saving Convenience





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R-N500
Multi Network Enjoyment
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Comprehensive Connectivity
Digital Audio Input for TV or Blu-ray Player
The R-N500 is equipped for digital audio input—with both optical and 
coaxial terminals. The optical is for receiving audio from a TV, and the coaxial 
for receiving audio from a Blu-ray player. The 
audio stays in the digital domain, giving you 
pure, pristine dynamic sound for all your 
entertainment sources, from sports and 
other programmes to movies and concerts.
USB digital connection for iPod, iPhone, iPad 
and USB devices 
The R-N500 provides a USB port on the front 
panel for quick connection of an iPod, iPhone, 
iPad or USB stick. You have instant access to all 
your stored music, and the digital connection 
ensures that you hear it with the highest 
possible sound quality.
Enjoy the entire spectrum of all your favourite 
modern music sources
The R-N500 is a receiver and network audio player in a single unit. You can use 
it to easily play audio sources downloaded from the Internet and stored on a 
PC or NAS system. Or, enjoy streaming music services and internet radio (with 
vTuner). Moreover, Yamaha’s original NP Controller App allows you to enjoy 
your favourite tunes on a smartphone or tablet device via wireless connection.
SpeakersCD Player
Your audio system
R-N500Network Reciever
PCBroadband 
router Modem Internet
Network cable
Your PC network system
iPod/iPhone/iPad USB
NP Controller App lets you operate 
from your smartphone or tablet
Download Yamaha’s handy NP 
Controller App and use it to 
browse through music sources 
on your smart device’s display, 
and even view song information and album 
art. What’s more, it features a MusicPlay 
function that lets you enjoy music streaming, 
without having to select a different app. 
Compatible with either smartphone or tablet, 
it also gives you control over network and 
other settings.
Listen to Internet radio stations from around the 
world and access music streaming*
Support for the vTuner radio station database enables sampling of Internet 
radio broadcasts throughout the world by connecting to the Internet over a 
LAN. Furthermore, support for music streaming allows you to enjoy a wide 
variety of music content.
*Available via future fi rmware update. Service availability 
depends on regions. 
FLAC or WAV 192kHz/24-bit Audio Playback
Compatibility with FLAC/WAV 192kHz/24bit playback is built in, bringing you 
the sound accuracy with rich expressive power thats only possible from high 
resolution sources. Yamaha technologies refined over many years ensure high 
stability and reliability.
AirPlay compatible 
The R-N500 Network Receiver has virtually all of your music 
playback bases covered. This includes full compatibility with 
AirPlay—which means you get the convenience of wireless music 
playback from your Mac, iPod, iPhone or iPad, as well as from a PC. 
						

							ically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. AirPlay, the AirPlay 
logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and ot
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Yamaha Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are thos
The aptX
TM mark and the aptX logo are trade marks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdict
TerminalsInput
Analogue Audio
(CD, PHONO, LINE 1, LINE 2, LINE 3) 5
Optical Digital  2
Coaxial Digital  2
USB 1
Network 1
Radio Antenna* (FM/AM)  1 / 1
*1 The shape of the FM antenna terminal varies according to area.
Output
Analogue Audio
(LINE 2, LINE 3) 2
Speaker*
2 2 (4 terminals)Pre Out (for subwoofer)  1
Headphone Jack  1
DC Out (for optional accessories)  1
Others
Remote In/Out  1/1
*2 Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are available in 
some areas.European Model
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Network Receiver
R-N500
Simple yet Sophisticated Design
With a beautifully simple and unique design inherited directly from Yamaha’s 
HiFi audio components, the R-N500 also boasts an easy-to-operate button 
layout. The aluminium front panel has a richly textured silver hairline finish. 
The control knobs are also of the same luxurious construction as used on our 
top-end models. Both inside 
and out, everything about the 
R-N500 demonstrates our 
commitment to superior design 
and operability.
Eco Mode and Auto Power Standby
The R-N500 has an ECO mode that reduces power consumption by about 
20%*, and an Auto power standby function that you can set to turn the 
power off after 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours.
*Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).
High Quality  Sound
Elegant Appearance, Energy-saving Convenience
ToP-ART Sound Quality Design 
and Highest Quality Parts
Everything in the R-N500 has been built for maximum performance and 
high quality. The internal design utilises simple, direct transmission of the 
signals—ensuring optimum separation, elimination of noise and distortion, 
and pure sound reproduction. This includes dual independent power 
supplies for the two sound sources, analog and digital, as well as Yamaha’s 
original ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and Art Base 
chassis construction to fully protect audio signals from noise and vibration. 
Moreover, all parts and materials have been carefully selected and tested, 
to make sure they are of only the highest quality—so that they all work 
together to provide the absolute best sound possible.
Pure Direct Mode for Greater Sound Purity
Engaging the Pure Direct switch causes the audio signal 
to bypass the control circuits for bass and treble, balance 
and the back buffer amp. This improves sound quality while 
maintaining full output capacity. Shortening the signal route improves sound 
purity, helping to reproduce even the most delicate musical nuances.
Continuously Variable Loudness Control
The R-N500 also features a dedicated loudness control on the front panel, 
which lets you adjust the loudness effect as desired. Separate from the overall 
volume, this controls the balance of the low- and high-frequency sounds, 
providing full tonal range at any volume level, compensating for the natural 
loss in the human ear of high and low frequencies at soft levels.



Other Notable Features  


terminals for two systems
Optional Accessories for Convinience Wireless Connection
Network ReceiverYBA-11
INPUT
Bluetooth® Wireless 
Audio Receiver 
YBA-11WiFi Adapter
YWA-10WiFi Adapter for Wireless 
Streaming of Additional 
Music Sources
The YWA-10 makes it possible to stream music 
wirelessly to the Network receiver from a PC, NAS and 
internet. 2 LAN port design supports connection of 
other network device such as Blu-ray player. Power is 
supplied from the Network receiver via USB.
With the YBA-11, you’ll be able to stream music 
wirelessly from a Bluetooth capable mobile phone or a PC 
to the Network receiver. Thanks to the digital connection 
and aptX® audio coding algorithm, you’ll enjoy wireless 
music streaming with optimum sound quality. You can 
also conveniently power the YBA-11 via the DC-out 
connection on the rear panel of the R-N500.
Bluetooth Adapter for Wireless Music Streaming
Technical Data3P10026035AGBKLRS-RN500@NPB