Yamaha R-S500 User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Julie MezaAug 26, 2025
What to do if my Yamaha R-S500 Receiver fails to turn on?
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  Virginia DiazAug 27, 2025
  If your Yamaha Receiver fails to turn on, ensure the power cable is firmly connected. Check that the impedance setting matches your speakers. Also, verify that the speaker wires aren't touching each other, as this could activate the protection circuitry. Confirm that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is correctly set. If the unit experienced a strong electric shock, put it in standby, disconnect the power, wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect it.
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Anthony HallAug 27, 2025
What to do if the sound on my Yamaha Receiver suddenly goes off?
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  Anne MartinezAug 27, 2025
  If the sound suddenly goes off on your Yamaha Receiver, check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to the correct position. Also, ensure that the openings on the top panel are not blocked, as the unit may have become too hot. If the automatic power down function is enabled, adjust the “APD TIMER” setting in the Advanced Setup menu or disable it by setting the POWER MANAGEMENT switch on the rear panel to OFF.
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Laura LittleAug 27, 2025
What to do if the sound suddenly goes off on my Yamaha Receiver?
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  Jason SaundersAug 27, 2025
  If the sound suddenly goes off on your Yamaha Receiver, it may be due to the protection circuitry being activated because of a short circuit. Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set to the correct position. Also, make sure the openings on the top panel are not blocked, as the unit may have become too hot. Additionally, the automatic power down function may have turned the unit off; change the automatic power down setting (“APD TIMER” in the Advanced Setup menu) to a longer setting, or disable the function by setting the POWER MANAGEMENT switch on the rear panel to OFF.
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Kimberly RamirezAug 28, 2025
What to do if the SiriusConnect tuner signal is too weak on Yamaha R-S500 Receiver?
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  William MooreAug 28, 2025
  Adjust the orientation of the antenna of the SiriusConnect tuner. Check the antenna reception level from the Antenna information on the front panel display.
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cooperdominiqueAug 28, 2025
What to do if the iPhone/iPod is not connected securely to Yamaha Receiver?
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  Maureen HughesAug 28, 2025
  Connect the iPhone/iPod securely to the Universal Dock for iPod.
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turnertimothyAug 29, 2025
What to do if the Bluetooth component is not found on Yamaha R-S500?
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  Rebecca BanksAug 29, 2025
  Try pairing again.
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Courtney ReevesAug 29, 2025
How to fix a Yamaha R-S500 that fails to turn on?
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  derekwoodAug 30, 2025
  If your Yamaha receiver isn't turning on, consider these possible causes and solutions: 1. Ensure the power cable is firmly connected to both the receiver and the power outlet. 2. Verify the impedance setting matches your speakers. 3. Check for short circuits in the speaker wires; ensure they are not touching each other. Then, turn the receiver back on. 4. Confirm the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is set to either end, with the power off during adjustment. 5. If the unit experienced a strong electrical shock, turn it off, unplug it for 30 seconds, then plug it back in and try again.
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Jason GutierrezAug 30, 2025
What to do if the sound suddenly goes off on a Yamaha R-S500?
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  Megan MorrisAug 30, 2025
  If the sound on your Yamaha Receiver suddenly goes off, here's what you can check: * The protection circuitry may have been activated due to a short circuit. Ensure the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is in the correct position. * Make sure the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn the power of this unit back on. * The unit may have become too hot; ensure the openings on the top panel are not blocked. * The automatic power down function might have turned the unit off. Change the automatic power down setting (“APD TIMER” in the Advanced Setup menu) to a longer setting, or disable the automatic power down function by setting the POWER MANAGEMENT switch on the rear panel to OFF.
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Holly HornAug 30, 2025
Why can I only hear sound from one speaker on my Yamaha R-S500?
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  lswansonAug 31, 2025
  If you're only hearing sound from one speaker connected to your Yamaha Receiver, the issue might be: * Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly, and if the problem persists, the cables may be defective. * Incorrect setting for the BALANCE control. Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate position.
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Ronald CaseyAug 31, 2025
How to improve noisy FM stereo reception on Yamaha Receiver?
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  Kristi BullockAug 31, 2025
  If you're experiencing noisy FM stereo reception on your Yamaha Receiver, consider the following: * Check the antenna connections and try using a high-quality directional FM antenna, as the issue may be due to the characteristics of the FM stereo broadcasts or a poor antenna input. * Switch to monaural mode.

Yamaha R-S500 Specifications

General

Frequency range	10 - 10000 Hz
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	74 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.015 %
Dynamic power per channel (4 Ohm)	150 W
Dynamic power per channel (8 Ohm)	105 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@8 Ohm)	115 W
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)	75 W
Line-in	Yes
Audio (L/R) in	6
Audio (L/R) out	2
Connectivity technology	Wired
Speakers connectivity type	Clamp terminals
Ethernet LAN	No
Supported radio bands	AM, FM
Preset stations quantity	40
Display	-
Product color	Silver
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W