User manual YAMAHA A-S500

[. . . ] 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. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm (11-13/16 in) on the top, 20 cm (7-7/8 in) on the left and right, and 20 cm (7-7/8 in) on the back of this unit. [. . . ] Note Do not connect components with a built-in amplifier, such as a subwoofer, etc. – Connecting the supplied power cable Plug the supplied power cable into the AC IN on the rear panel of this unit and then, plug the power cable into the wall outlet after all other connections are complete. 8 En OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING Playing a source 3 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you want to listen to. The indicator of the selected input source lights up. Or Front panel Remote control Lights up OPERATION 4 Rotate the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to select SPEAKERS A, B or A+B. 1 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel to the extreme counterclockwise position. Notes • Switch the SPEAKERS selector to the A+B position when making bi-wire connections, or when using two sets of speakers simultaneously (A and B). € If you listen with headphones, rotate the selector to the OFF position. 2 5 Press POWER on the front panel inward to the ON position. English 9 En PLAYING AND RECORDING 6 ■ Using the PURE DIRECT switch Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press VOL +/– on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level. routes input signals from your audio sources. As a result, the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals to produce more direct and high-grade sound from all input sources. Lights up or Front panel Remote control Note The BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls do not function while the PURE DIRECT switch is turned on. Y You can adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, the CD DIRECT AMP switch, or the PURE DIRECT switch on the front panel. – Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjust the high and low frequency response. the center position produces a flat response. BASS When you feel a lack of bass sound, rotate clockwise to boost. When you feel excessive bass sound, rotate counterclockwise to suppress. Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (20 Hz) TREBLE When you feel a lack of treble sound, rotate clockwise to boost. When you feel excessive treble sound, rotate counterclockwise to suppress. Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (20 kHz) 7 After using, press POWER on the front panel to turn off the power. Y You can turn on the power by pressing the button on the remote control if you set this unit to standby mode by pressing the button on the remote control. [. . . ] Where the guarantee differs between the country of purchase and the country of use of the product, the guarantee of the country of use shall apply. Yamaha may not be held responsible for any losses or damages, whether direct, consequential or otherwise, save for the repair or replacement of the product. Please backup any custom settings or data, as Yamaha may not be held responsible for any alteration or loss to such settings or data. This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. [. . . ]