Yamaha NX-N500 Owners Manual

Network Powered Speaker Réseau Enceinte Amplifiée

OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

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 tipover.

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 powersupply 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.

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.

DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD

The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

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)

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.

2IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to 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.

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 Corporation of America A/V Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA.

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

FCC CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America

A/V Division

Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue,

Buena Park, CA 90620

Telephone: 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment: Network Powered Speaker

Model Name: NX-N500

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

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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. Top: 30 cm, Rear: 30 cm

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 refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of the Owner’s

Manual for common operating errors before concluding that this unit is

faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, press

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.

A (power) to set it to standby mode and

WARNING

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

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off by This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices. Do not use this unit near medical devices or inside medical facilities.

Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant.

There is a chance that placing this unit too close to a CRT-based (Braun tube) TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set.

■ 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 the battery according to the polarity markings (+ and -).

• Change all batteries if you notice the following conditions: – the operation range of the remote control narrows – the transmit indicator does not flash or is dim

• 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 immediately, 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 battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones. This may shorten 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. Specification of batteries may be different even though they look the same.

• Before inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean.

• Dispose of batteries according to your regional regulations.

• Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.

• When not planning to use the remote control for long periods of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.

• Do not charge or disassemble the supplied batteries.

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■ Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area of about 10 meters (33 ft) employing the 2.4 GHz frequency band, a band which can be used without a license.

■ Handling Bluetooth communications

• The 2.4 GHz band used by Bluetooth compatible devices is a radio band shared by many types of equipment. While Bluetooth compatible devices use a technology minimizing the influence of other components using the same radio band, such influence may reduce the speed or distance of communications and in some cases interrupt communications.

• The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communication is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices, the presence of obstacles, radio wave conditions and the type of equipment.

• Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth function.

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FEATURES

PREPARATIONS PLAYBACK

CONFIGURATIONS

APPENDIX

English

Supplied accessories....................................... 4

FEATURES 5

What you can do with this unit ..................... 5

Mastering useful apps (MusicCast CONTROLLER)................5

Sources that can be played back on this unit........................5

Part names....................................................... 6

Front panel ................................................................................6

Rear panel..................................................................................7

Remote control..........................................................................8

PREPARATIONS 9

PREPARATIONS................................................ 9

1 Connecting the left and right speakers ............................9

2 Connecting the playback devices.......................................9

3 Connecting the network cables ...................................... 10

4 Preparing a wireless antenna ......................................... 10

5 Connecting the power cable............................................ 10

6 Positioning the speakers.................................................. 11

Turning on the main power.................................................. 11

Connecting to network ................................ 12

Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER................... 12

Connecting without the MusicCast CONTROLLER............. 14

PLAYBACK 18

Playing back music stored on media servers

(PCs/NAS)........................................................ 18

Setting the media sharing of music files ............................ 18

Playback of PC music contents............................................. 19

Playing back music on mobile devices

(Music Play).................................................... 20

Playback of mobile device music contents ......................... 20

Listening to Internet radio .......................... 21

Selecting an Internet radio station...................................... 21

Registering favorite Internet radio stations

(bookmarks)........................................................................ 21

Registering songs stations being played

back (Preset function) .................................. 22

Registering a song/station by remote control................... 22

Recalling a registered song/station by remote control .... 22

Playing back iPod/iTunes music via a

network (AirPlay) .......................................... 23

Playback of iPod/iTunes music contents ............................ 23

Playing back music via Bluetooth ................ 24

Registering a Bluetooth device with the unit (pairing)....... 24

Playing back audio from a Bluetooth device on the unit... 25

Disconnecting Bluetooth connection ................................... 25

Playing back music on a PC (USB DAC) ....... 26

Installing the dedicated driver (Windows only) ................. 26

Playing back music on a PC .................................................. 26

Listening to music from a playback

device ............................................................. 27

Playback from devices with an optical digital audio

output.................................................................................. 27

Playback from devices with an analog audio output ........ 27

CONFIGURATIONS 28

Updating the unit’s firmware via the

network.......................................................... 28

Updating with MusicCast CONTROLLER ............................. 28

Updating from this unit ........................................................ 28

Specifying unit settings with a web

browser .......................................................... 29

Configuring with Windows

(using a specified web browser)....................................... 29

Configuring with Mac OS ...................................................... 29

Displaying/changing settings............................................... 30

Restoring the default settings .................... 32

Restoring the default settings (Factory reset).................... 32

Restoring the default network settings .............................. 32

APPENDIX 33

Troubleshooting............................................ 33

General.................................................................................... 33

Bluetooth.................................................................................. 34

Remote control....................................................................... 34

Network................................................................................... 35

Supported devices and file formats............ 36

Supported devices ................................................................. 36

File formats............................................................................. 36

Specifications ................................................ 37

Trademarks.................................................... 38

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Supplied accessories

Insulation sheet *

Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product.

☐ Remote control ☐ Power cable x 2 ☐ MusicCast Setup Guide

☐ Balance cable

(3 m) x 1

☐

STP network cable (CAT-5 straight cable) (for connecting the speakers) (3 m) x 1

* Remove the insulation sheet of the remote control before using.

About this manual

• In this manual, iOS and Android mobile devices are collectively referred to as “mobile devices”. The specific type of mobile device is noted in explanations as needed.

• indicates precautions for use of the unit and its feature limitations.

• indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

• Updates offering improved functionality of the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices may become available without prior notice.

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FEATURES

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FEATURES

a Internet b Streaming service

c PC f AirPlay (iTunes)

d NAS e Music Play

f AirPlay g Bluetooth

h PC (USB DAC) i TV/CD player etc.

(Optical)

Modem

Router*

j Portable music

player etc. (Analog)

What you can do with this unit

Mastering useful apps (MusicCast CONTROLLER)

You can operate and program the unit, or play streaming services via this unit, by installing the free dedicated MusicCast CONTROLLER app on a mobile device. For details, search for “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on the App Store or Google Play.

• “MusicCast CONTROLLER” supports the following mobile devices. – iOS version 7.1 or later – Android version 4.1 or later

MusicCast CONTROLLER capabilities

Various content and streaming services can be played.

• Play songs stored on computers (servers)

• Play music stored on mobile devices (Music Play)

• Select an Internet radio station

• Play music on streaming service

See MusicCast Setup Guide for details.

• Distribute and receive audio between the unit and other Yamaha MusicCast supported devices

• Select the input source, and adjust the volume or mute

• Adjust the tone and L/R balance, and set a sleep timer

Sources that can be played back on this unit

* You need a commercially available wireless router (access point) when you use a mobile device.

Play back the Internet radio (p.21)

Play back the streaming service (see the supplement for each service.)

Play back music files stored on your PC (p.18)

Play back music files stored on your NAS (p.18)

Play back music on mobile devices (Music Play) (p.20)

• In order to play back from all audio sources, a mobile device installed with the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices is necessary.

Play back music files stored on your iPod/iTunes with AirPlay (p.23)

Play back audio content from (p.24)

Play back audio on the PC (p.26)

Play back digital audio (p.27)

Play back analog audio (p.27)

Bluetooth

devices

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FEATURES

Part names

Front panel

Status indicator (left speaker only)

Indicates the selected input source and unit status depending on its color and whether it is lit or flashing. For details, refer to the “Table of status indicator conditions” at the back of this manual.

Orange Standby

Yellow Network standby

Green Selecting the network input or setting up a

Pink Selecting the AirPlay input or standing by for

Blue Bluetooth input

Sky blue USB input

Purple Optical digital input

White Selecting the AUX input or updating the

Red Error occurred

• If no network connection has been set up when the main power is turned on, the indicator flashing in pink, and the unit automatically searches for an iOS device (iPhone or iPod touch). For details on network connections with iOS devices, see “Sharing the iOS device setting” (p.15).

network connection

an iOS device connection

firmware

Remote control sensor (left speaker only)

Receives infrared signals from the remote control (p.8).

• When using multiple units in the same room, turning off reception of the remote control signal with the web browser can prevent interference from other remote controls (p.29).

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Rear panel

NETWORK

USB

OPTICAL

L-R

LINK

AUX IN

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

L-R

LINK

R CH

AUDIO IN

AC IN

b c

e f

m n

Right speaker Left speaker

Wireless antenna

For connecting to a network device and Bluetooth device wirelessly (p.10).

NETWORK jack

For connecting to a network with a network cable (p.10).

USB jack

For connecting to a PC with a USB cable (p.26).

OPTICAL jack

For connecting to audio components equipped with optical digital output (p.27).

L-R LINK jack

For sending control information to the right speaker with the supplied network cable (p.9).

AUX IN jack

For connecting to audio components equipped with an analog output with a stereo mini plug cable (p.27).

R CH AUDIO OUT jack / R CH AUDIO IN jack

For sending audio to the right speaker with the supplied balance cable (p.9).

AC IN jack

For connecting the supplied power cable (p.10).

WIRELESS switch

Turns on/off wireless communications (wireless connection and Bluetooth).

AUTO Enables wireless communications.

OFF Disables wireless communications. Make a wired

connection to connect to the network.

• When the unit is turned on, the wireless connection enters standby mode. If a wireless connection will not be used, set the WIRELESS switch to “OFF”.

CONNECT

Lets you operate the unit with the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices (p.12).

WIRELESS DIRECT

Establishes a wireless connection directly with a mobile device or Wi-Fi-capable PC (p.17).

SOURCE

Selects the input source. Each press of this button switches the input source. The selected input source is indicated by the status indicator on the front panel (p.6).

mz (power) switch

Turns on/off the main power.

GAIN knob

Sets the maximum volume that the speakers can output. Adjust the maximum volume according to the playback device.

• When adjusting the maximum volume, play the audio from the playback device at its maximum volume, and then adjust the GAIN knob to play back at the desired volume.

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FEATURES

Remote control

d f

Approximately 6 m (20 ft)

CR2025 type lithium battery

Input source selection keys

Select the input source for playback. The selected input source is indicated by the status indicator on the front panel (p.6).

(Bluetooth)

NET Network input

USB USB jack

OPT OPTICAL jack

AUX AUX jack

Bluetooth input

ez (power)

Turns on/off (standby) the unit.

• To turn the main power on/off, use the z (power) switch on the rear panel (p.7).

CONNECT

Lets you operate the unit with the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices (p.12).

■ Operating by remote control

• To select network content, use the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app for mobile devices. When NET is pressed, the previously played network content will be played back.

Volume adjustment keys

+/– Adjust the volume for playback.

(mute)

• To set the maximum volume, adjust the GAIN knob on the rear panel (p.7).

PRESET

Registers (presets) PC/NAS albums or songs, Internet radio stations and streaming stations on this unit. After a song/station is registered, it can be played back by simply pressing this key (p.22).

WPS

Sets up a wireless connection to the network (p.16).

• In order to connect to the network using WPS, a wireless router (or access point) with the WPS function is required.

Mutes the speaker output.

Use the remote control by directing it toward the remote control sensor on the left speaker.

■ Replacing the battery

• Check the “+” of the battery and insert it the correct way around.

• While pushing the release tab in direction Ⓐ, slide out the battery holder in direction Ⓑ.

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PREPARATIONS

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PREPARATIONS

NETWORK

USB

OPTICAL

L-R LINK

AUX IN

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

L-R LINK

R CH

AUDIO IN

AC IN

L-R

LINK

L-R

LINK

R CH

AUDIO IN

R CH

AUDIO OUT

Right speaker

Left speaker

Connect with the supplied

network cable.

Connect with the supplied

balance cable.

NETWORK

USB

OPTICAL

L-R LINK

AUX IN

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

TV/CD player etc.

Portable music player etc.

USB cable

Optical cable

Stereo mini plug cable

Left speaker

PREPARATIONS

Connecting the left and right speakers

Use the supplied cables to connect the left and right speakers.

• If the left and right speakers are not connected, they will not function.

• Do not use any cable other than those supplied.

Connecting the playback devices

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PREPARATIONS

Connecting the network cables

NETWORK

USB

OPTICAL

L-R LINK

AUX IN

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

NETWORK

LAN

WAN

Internet

Modem

Mobile device

(such as iPhone)

Router

Network Attached

Storage (NAS)

Left speaker

Hold the base of the antenna while raising it to its upright position.

NETWORK

USB

OPTICAL

L-R LINK

AUX IN

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

L-R LINK

R CH

AUDIO IN

AC IN

Right speaker Left speaker

To an AC wall outlet To an AC wall outlet

Connect the unit to your router with a commercially-available STP network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable). Select whether to use a wired network connection or a wireless network connection, depending on your network environment. For details, refer to “Connecting to network” (p.12).

Preparing a wireless antenna

Raise the wireless antenna on the back of the left speaker.

• Do not apply excessive force on the antenna. Doing so may damage it.

• Be sure to check the direction in which the antenna moves, and angle it in the proper direction.

• Do not remove the antenna.

Connecting the power cable

Connect the supplied power cable to the AC IN jack on the rear panel, and then insert the power plug into an AC wall outlet.

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Positioning the speakers

Right speakerLeft speaker

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel) Left speaker (front panel)

z (power) switch Pink

• Place each speaker on a sturdy and stable surface.

• When connecting to a TV, place the speakers to the left and right of the TV.

• The ideal stereo effect will be obtained by slightly angling the front panels in toward the listener.

• When used near a CRT TV, separate the speakers from the TV if color distortions or noise occur.

Turning on the main power

After all cables have been connected, press the z (power) switch on the rear panel to turn on the main power of the unit.

■ Network standby

The network function can be enabled, even when the unit is in standby mode (network standby). If network standby is turned off, the unit can enter standby mode using the minimum standby power (eco standby).

Use the web browser on the PC to change the network standby setting (p.29).

• As a default, network standby is set to “On”. If you set it to “Auto,” when the unit has been disconnected from the network for 8 hours while it is in network standby mode, it switches to eco standby mode.

■ Auto power standby

If no operation is performed or nothing is played back, the unit will automatically enter standby mode (auto power standby).

MusicCast CONTROLLER can be used to change the auto power standby setting.

Standby time with no operation

All inputs: 8 hours

Standby time with no playback

Network, Bluetooth and USB: 20 minutes

Default setting : Off

After the main power for the unit has been turned on, the unit can be turned on or switched to standby by using z (power) on the remote control.

To turn on/off the unit with the MusicCast CONTROLLER, the network function must be enabled, even when the unit is in standby mode (network standby).

For details on network standby, refer to the following section.

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PREPARATIONS

Connecting to network

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel)

WIRELESS switch

Green (flashing)

Left speaker (front panel)

CONNECT

Remote control

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel)

CONNECT

• Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet. In these cases, configure the security software or firewall settings appropriately.

• A connection cannot be established if the MAC address filter is enabled on the router. Check the router settings.

• Each server must be connected to the same subnet as the unit.

• To use the service via the Internet, broadband connection is strongly recommended.

Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER

In order to use a mobile device installed with the dedicated “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app, simply follow the instructions in the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen to specify the network settings.

When playing a high-resolution audio source via the network, we recommend connecting with a wired router for stable playback.

• Connect the mobile device in which the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” app has been installed to the wireless router (access point) in advance.

• If this unit will not be connected to the Internet, streaming services such as Internet radio cannot be used. To use streaming services, connect the unit to a Internet with a wired router or wireless router (access point).

Perform the setup according to the network

connection method (wired or wireless).

When connecting to the network using a cable:

Make sure that the unit is connected to the router with a cable.

When connecting to the network wirelessly:

If a wired connection has already been established, disconnect the network cable from the unit.

Set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to

“AUTO”.

Follow the procedure in the MusicCast

CONTROLLER screen to turn on the unit.

While the connection is being set up, the status indicator on the front panel flashes in green.

Hold down CONNECT on the remote control (or

CONNECT on the rear panel) for at least 3 seconds.

Start up the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on the

mobile device, and then tap “Setup”.

If you have already connected a another MusicCast compatible device to the network, tap “Settings” and then “Add New Device”.

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English

Follow the procedure in the MusicCast

Green (lit)

Left speaker (front panel)

CONTROLLER screen to complete the network connection.

When the network connection is established, the status indicator on the front panel changes to lit.

• If the input source is changed or this unit enters standby mode, the

setup operation is canceled.

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PREPARATIONS

Connecting without the MusicCast CONTROLLER

Connecting using the DHCP server function of the router

You can connect to the network by simply making a wired connection (p.15)

Connecting using the Wi-Fi setting of the iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch)

Share the Wi-Fi setting of the iOS device (p.15)

Connecting using WPS push button configuration on the wireless router (access point)

Use the WPS push button configuration (p.16)

Connecting with a wireless router (access point) without WPS push button configuration

Connect wirelessly with Wireless Direct (p.17) and set the connection setting using a web browser on the PC (p.29)

Connecting wirelessly to a mobile device (Wireless Direct)

Connect wirelessly with Wireless Direct (p.17)

To play back without using the MusicCast CONTROLLER, connect to the network with the method that corresponds to your environment.

When playing a high-resolution audio source via the network, we recommend connecting with a wired router for stable playback.

■ Connecting with the wired router

■ Connecting with a wireless router (access point)

Connect to the network with the method listed below that corresponds to your environment.

■ Connecting without a wired router or wireless router (access point)

• When the unit is connected to the network with Wireless Direct, it cannot connect to any other wireless router (access point). To play back contents from the Internet, connect this unit to a network with a wired router or wireless router (access point).

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English

■ Connecting to the network using a

Green (flashing)

Left speaker (front panel)

Green (lit)

Left speaker (front panel)

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel)

WIRELESS switch

Pink (flashing)

Left speaker (front panel)

Green (lit)

Left speaker (front panel)

cable

As a default, this unit will automatically make a network connection when it is connected to a wired router and turned on.

■ Sharing the iOS device setting

You can easily setup a wireless connection by applying the connection settings on iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch). Before proceeding, confirm that your iOS device is connected to a wireless router (access point).

• When connecting to the network using a cable, a network connection will be established regardless of whether the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel is set to “AUTO” or “OFF”.

• If a wireless connection has already been established with this unit, the WIRELESS switch on the unit must first be set to “OFF”. After turning off the unit and connecting the network cable, set the WIRELESS switch to “OFF”, and then turn the unit on again. In order to use Bluetooth, turn on the unit before setting the WIRELESS switch to “AUTO”.

Make sure that this unit is connected to the

router with a cable.

Press z (power) on the remote control to turn

on the unit.

The network settings are automatically specified. While the settings are being specified, the status indicator on the front panel flashes in green.

• In order to share Wi-Fi settings, the iOS device must be installed with iOS 7 or later.

• Following the procedure below will reset specified account information and registered preset settings.

• If network settings have already been specified, reset the network connection, and then follow the procedure below.

• If a wired connection has already been established with this unit, the WIRELESS switch on the unit must first be set to “OFF” while the unit is on. After disconnecting the network cable, set the WIRELESS switch to “AUTO”.

Set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to

“AUTO”.

When the connection is established, the status indicator on the front panel changes to lit.

Press z (power) on the remote control to turn

on the unit.

The status indicator on the front panel flashes in pink.

When this unit detects an iOS device, a connection confirmation message appears.

Tap “Allow” in the iOS device screen.

When the connection is established, the status indicator on the front panel lights up in green.

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PREPARATIONS

■ Using the WPS push button

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel)

WIRELESS switch

Green (flashing)

Left speaker (front panel)

WPS

Green (lit)

Left speaker (front panel)

configuration

You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button.

Set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to

“AUTO”.

Hold down WPS on the remote control for 3

seconds.

The status indicator on the front panel flashes in green.

• If the input source is changed or this unit enters standby mode, the setup operation is canceled.

Press the WPS button on the wireless router

(access point).

The WPS button on the wireless router (access point) must be pressed within 2 minutes after completing step

3. After 2 minutes have passed, the setup operation is

canceled. When the connection is established, the status indicator

on the front panel lights up in green.

Press z (power) on the remote control to turn

on the unit.

The status indicator on the front panel flashes in green.

• If no network connection has been set up when the main power is turned on, the indicator lights up in pink, and the unit automatically searches for an iOS device (iPhone or iPod touch). For details on network connections with iOS devices, see “Sharing the iOS device setting” (p.15).

About WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which allows easy establishment of a wireless home network.

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PREPARATIONS

English

■ Connecting a mobile device to the unit

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel)

WIRELESS switch

R CH

AUDIO OUT

AUTO

OFF

WIRELESS

CONNECT

SOURCE

GAIN

AC IN

MAXMIN

WIRELESS DIRECT

Left speaker (rear panel)

Green (lit)

Left speaker (front panel)

directly (Wireless Direct)

Using Wireless Direct, this unit can operate as a wireless network access point that mobile devices can directly connect to.

• To cancel the connection, hold down the WIRELESS DIRECT on the rear panel for at least 3 seconds. When the connection is canceled, the status indicator on the front panel flashes.

• If this unit had been connected to the network with any method other than those described above, canceling the connection returns the unit to the previous network connection.

• If you do not have either a wired router or a wireless router (access point), you can specify the unit settings from a web browser by connecting your PC with Wireless Direct (p.29). Specify the same settings described below for mobile devices.

Set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to

“AUTO”.

Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device.

For details on settings of your mobile device, refer to the instruction manual of the mobile device.

a Enable the Wi-Fi function on the mobile device. b Select the SSID of this unit from the list of available

access points. The SSID for this unit appears as “NX-N500 xxxxxx (Wireless Direct)” (where “xxxxxx” represents the unique alphanumerics).

c If you are prompted for a password, enter “NX-

N500password”.

• If you want to change another network connection, set the WIRELESS switch on the rear panel to “OFF” and then “AUTO” to disconnect the Wireless Direct connection. After disconnecting, set the another network connection.

– If you want to connect the network with MusicCast CONTROLLER, refer

to “Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER” (p.12) for details.

– If you want to connect the network using this unit only, refer to

“Connecting without the MusicCast CONTROLLER” (p.14) for details.

Hold down WIRELESS DIRECT on the rear panel

for at least 3 seconds.

When the button is pressed, the status indicator on the front panel flashes in green. When the network settings begin to be specified, the status indicator changes to lit.

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PLAYBACK

(Example of English version)

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)

You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit.

• To use this function, the unit and your PC/NAS must be connected to the same router (p.10).

• To play back music files, the server software installed on the PC/NAS must support the music file formats that you want to play back.

• For details on playable file formats, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p. 36).

• You can connect up to 16 media servers to this unit.

Setting the media sharing of music files

To play back music files in your PC with this unit, you need to make the media sharing setting between the unit and PC (Windows Media Player 11 or later). In here, setting with Windows Media Player in Windows 7 is taken as an example.

■ When using Windows Media Player 12

Start Windows Media Player 12 on your PC.

Select “Stream”, then “Turn on media

streaming...”.

The control panel window of your PC appears.

Select “Allowed” from the drop-down list next

to the unit’s model name.

Click “OK” to exit.

■ When using Windows Media Player 11

Click “Turn on media streaming”.

Start Windows Media Player 11 on your PC.

Select “Library” then “Media Sharing”.

Check the “Share my media to” box, select the

unit’s icon, then click “Allow”.

Click “OK” to exit.

■ When using a PC or a NAS with other DLNA server software installed

Refer to the instruction manual for the device or software and configure the media sharing settings.

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Playback of PC music contents

Start up the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on the

mobile device.

In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select

the room name that was specified for this unit.

Select “Server” in the MusicCast CONTROLLER

screen.

In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select

the music file to be played back.

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PLAYBACK

Playing back music on mobile devices (Music Play)

Using a mobile device installed with MusicCast CONTROLLER, you can play back music files stored on your mobile device from this unit.

• For details on the music files compatible with this unit, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p. 36).

Playback of mobile device music contents

Start up the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on the

mobile device.

In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select

the room name that was specified for this unit.

Select “This Phone” or “This Tablet” in the

MusicCast CONTROLLER screen.

The displayed name differs depending on the mobile device being used.

In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select

the music file to be played back.

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Listening to Internet radio

You can switch the language.

Enter the vTuner ID in this area.

You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world.

• You may not be able to receive some Internet radio stations.

• The unit uses the vTuner Internet radio station database service.

• This service may be discontinued without notice.

Selecting an Internet radio station

Start up the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on the

mobile device.

In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select

the room name that was specified for this unit.

Select “Net Radio” in the MusicCast

CONTROLLER screen.

In the MusicCast CONTROLLER screen, select

the radio station to be tuned into.

• Up to 40 radio stations can be registered (preset) (p.22).

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)

By registering your favorite Internet radio stations to “Bookmarks”, you can quickly access to them from “Bookmarks”.

Select any of Internet radio stations on the unit.

This operation is necessary to register the radio station for the first time.

Check the vTuner ID of the unit.

You can find the vTuner ID (MAC address of the unit) with the MusicCast CONTROLLER app.

Access the vTuner website

(http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on your PC and enter the vTuner ID.

• To use this feature, you need to create your personal account. Create your account using your e-mail address.

Click the “Add” icon (❤+) next to the station name.

• To remove the station from the “Bookmarks” folder, select “Bookmarks” in the Home screen, and then click the “Remove” icon (❤–) next to the station name.

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PLAYBACK

Registering songs stations being played back (Preset function)

PRESET 1 to 6

Green (flashing twice)

Left speaker (rear panel)

Up to 40 albums or songs stored on the PC/NAS , Internet radio stations and streaming stations can be registered on this unit and easily recalled at any time (when using the MusicCast CONTROLLER).

The first 6 presets can be registered/recalled by using this unit’s remote control.

• For details on the procedures to register/recall with MusicCast CONTROLLER, refer to the app’s instructions.

Registering a song/station by remote control

Play the song/station to be registered.

Hold down any of PRESET 1 to 6 on the remote

control for 5 seconds.

When the registration is finished, the status indicator on the front panel flashes twice in green.

Recalling a registered song/station by remote control

On the remote control, press PRESET where the

song/station is registered.

• If the registered PRESET is pressed while the unit is in standby mode, the unit automatically turns on, and the registered song/ station is played.

• If the status indicator flashes twice in red, the selected song/station cannot be registered. Try with a different song/station.

• If PRESET where a song/station has already been registered is held down for 5 seconds, the previous setting is overwritten.

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Playing back iPod/iTunes music via a network (AirPlay)

iTunes

iPod

Router

The unit

(wired or wireless)

iTunes iPod iOS6

iPod iOS7/iOS8

iTunes iPod

Network name of the unit

The AirPlay function allows you to play back iPod/iTunes music on the unit via network.

• For details on supported iPod devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p. 36).

Caution

• When you use iPod/iTunes controls to adjust volume, the volume may be unexpectedly loud. This could result in damage to the unit or speakers. If the volume suddenly increases during playback, stop playback on the iPod/iTunes immediately.

Playback of iPod/iTunes music contents

Follow the procedure below to play back iPod/iTunes music contents on the unit.

Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or

display the playback screen on the iPod.

If the iPod/iTunes recognizes the unit, the AirPlay icon ( ) appears.

• For iPods using iOS 7/8, AirPlay icon is displayed in Control Center. To access Control Center, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

example

• If the icon does not appear, check whether the unit and PC/iPod are connected to the router properly.

On the iPod/iTunes, click (tap) the AirPlay icon

and select the unit (network name of the unit) as the audio output device.

example

Select a song and start playback.

The unit automatically selects “AirPlay” as the input source and starts playback.

• If network standby is turned on “Network standby” (p. 11), this unit automatically turns on when playback on iTunes/iPod is started.

• The network name for this unit that appears in iTunes/iPod can be changed using the web browser on the PC (p.29).

• You can adjust the unit’s volume from the iPod/iTunes during playback.

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+ 58 hidden pages

Yamaha NX-N500 Owners Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

English

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

CONTENTS

Supplied accessories

FEATURES

What you can do with this unit

Mastering useful apps (MusicCast CONTROLLER)

Sources that can be played back on this unit

Part names

Front panel

Rear panel

Remote control

PREPARATIONS

PREPARATIONS

Connecting the left and right speakers

Connecting the playback devices

Connecting the network cables

Preparing a wireless antenna

Connecting the power cable

Positioning the speakers

Turning on the main power

Connecting to network

Connecting with the MusicCast CONTROLLER

Connecting without the MusicCast CONTROLLER

PLAYBACK

Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS)

Setting the media sharing of music files

Playback of PC music contents

Playing back music on mobile devices (Music Play)

Playback of mobile device music contents

Listening to Internet radio

Selecting an Internet radio station

Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks)

Registering songs stations being played back (Preset function)

Registering a song/station by remote control

Recalling a registered song/station by remote control

Playing back iPod/iTunes music via a network (AirPlay)

Playback of iPod/iTunes music contents