Yamaha A-S500BL User Manual

Integrated Amplifier

Amplificateur Intégré

UC

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain
this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot
and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is
often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC,
to use the product.

2 IMPORTANT:

accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to
follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to
use this product in the USA.

When connecting this product to

3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply

with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15
for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these
requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that
your use of this product in a residential environment will
not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”
and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using
one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line
filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm
ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can
not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Electronics Corp., USA 6660 Orangethorpe
Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, 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. For proper
ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances
around this unit.
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 with 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 where foreign object 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 chemical 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 cable

and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or

this unit during a lightning storm.
14 Do not attempt to modify or fix 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 “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this unit

is faulty.

17 Before moving this unit, press A to turn off this unit, and

then disconnect the AC power plug from the 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 power off, then leave this unit
alone for cooling.

20 Install this unit near the AC 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.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not
disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this
unit by A or set it to the standby mode by A button on the remote
control. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small
quantity of power.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This label is required to be attached to a product of which the
temperature of the top cover may be hot during operation.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

USEFUL FEATURES ............................................ 1

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 1

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 2

Front panel and Remote control ................................ 2

About the remote control ........................................... 3

Rear panel .................................................................. 4

OPERATION

PLAYING AND RECORDING .............................8

Playing a source......................................................... 8

Adjusting the tonal quality ........................................ 8

Recording a source .................................................... 9

PLAYING BACK TUNES FROM

YOUR iPhone/iPod ...........................................10

Using a Universal Dock for iPod............................. 11

Using a Wireless System for iPod ........................... 12

PREPARATION

CONNECTIONS .................................................... 5

Connecting speakers and source components............ 5

Connecting the power cable....................................... 7

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................13

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................17

■ About this manual

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases
when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the names of the buttons on the remote
control are given in parentheses.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of
improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.

INTRODUCTION

USEFUL FEATURES

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

This unit allows you to:

◆ Improve sound quality by using the Pure Direct (p. 8)
function

◆ Play back music from your iPhone/iPod (optional Yamaha
product required; p. 10)

◆ Select the recording source independently of the listening
source (p. 9)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Please check that you received all of the following parts:

Remote control Batteries (× 2)

(AA, R6, UM-3)

◆ Control other Yamaha components using this unit’s
remote control (p. 3)

◆ Boost bass sounds by connecting a subwoofer (p. 5)

◆ Save power by using POWER MANAGEMENT switch

(p. 7)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel and Remote control

1 A (POWER)
Front panel: A switch

Turns on and off the power of this unit.
On position: Pushed inward
Off position: Released outward

Remote control: A button

When this unit is turned on: turns this unit on or sets it to
standby mode.

Note

This unit consumes a small amount of power even when turned
off or when in standby mode.

2 POWER on indicator

Lights up as follows:
Brightly lit: Power is on
Dimly lit: Standby mode
Off: Power is off

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The POWER on indicator remains brightly lit while an iPhone/
iPod is being charged, even if this unit is in standby mode.

3 Infrared signal transmitter

Sends signals to the main unit.

4 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

5 INPUT selector and indicators

Select the input source you want to listen to. The input
source indicators light up when the corresponding input
sources are selected.

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The input source names correspond to the names of the
connection jacks on the rear panel.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

6 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening. If you do not
want sound to be heard from the speakers, set the
SPEAKERS selector to OFF.

7 SPEAKERS selector

Turn on or off the speaker set connected to the
SPEAKERS A and/or B terminals on the rear panel each
time the corresponding SPEAKERS selector is set to A, B
or A+B.

8 REC OUT selector

Select a source for recording independently of the INPUT
selector setting, allowing you to record the selected source
while listening to another source (see page 9).

9 BASS control

Increases or decreases the low frequency response (see
page 9).

0 TREBLE control

Increases or decreases the high frequency response (see
page 9).

A BALANCE control

Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right
speakers (see page 9).

B LOUDNESS control

Retains a full tonal range at any volume level (see page 9).

C PURE DIRECT switch and indicator

Reproduces any input source in the purest sound possible.
The indicator above it lights up when this function is
turned on (see page 8).

D VOLUME control
VOLUME +/–

Control the sound output level.
This does not affect the REC level for recording.

MUTE button (Remote control only)

Decreases the current volume by about 20 dB.

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• The INPUT indicator for the current input source blinks while

the output is muted.

• The mute is released when MUTE button is pressed again, or

when the volume is adjusted by rotating the VOLUME control
on the front panel or by pressing the VOLUME +/– buttons on
the remote control.

E iPhone/iPod control buttons

Control an iPhone/iPod that is connected using an optional
Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod (see page 11) or
Wireless System for iPod (see page 12).

F Yamaha tuner control buttons

Control various functions of a Yamaha tuner.

Note

Even when using a Yamaha tuner, certain components and
features may not be available. Refer to your component’s owner’s
manual for more information.

G Yamaha CD player control buttons

Control various functions of a Yamaha CD player.

Note

Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and
features may not be available. Refer to your component’s owner’s
manual for more information.

INTRODUCTION

About the remote control

■ Installing batteries in the remote control

AA, R6, UM-3 batteries

Note

Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration
inside the battery compartment.

■ Using the remote control

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the front panel of this unit during
operation.

Within 6m
(20 ft)

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Note

The area between the remote control and this unit must be clear of
large obstacles.

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