Yamaha R N500 Manual

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BASIC 
OPERATION
(Australia model only)
Pandora is a free, personaliz ed Internet radio service 
playing only music you love. Enter your favorite artists or 
tracks and Pandora will bri ng an effortless personal 
soundtrack into your living room . Rate tracks as they play, 
because Pandora caters to your  tastes and adapts stations 
to your feedback on the spot.
Since all Pandora ac counts are portable, you can always 
access your own personalized Pandora stations from any 
computer or device in the United States, Australia and 
New Zealand that support Pand ora. Pandora is currently 
only available within these  countries due to licensing 
restrictions.
Pandora is always  free, with the option to upgrade to 
Pandora One which is complete ly free of all advertising 
and comes with additional features.
For more information,  http://www.pandora.com
• To use this function, the unit must  be connected to the Internet. 
For detail on connections and network settings (p.13).
• If any error message appears on the front display, see “Error 
indications on the front display” (p.49)
If you have not set up your Pandora account yet, the 
account setup display appears  when you select “Pandora”. 
To start using the Pandora serv ice on the unit, follow the 
procedure below to set up your Pandora account.
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You can register up to eight Pandora accounts on the unit. For 
details, see “Editing the  Pandora accounts” (p.32).
1Press NET repeatedly to select “Pandora” as 
the input source.
If you have not set up your Pandora account on the unit yet, 
“Sign in” appears on the front display.
2If you have a Pandora account, press ENTER. 
If you do not have a  Pandora account, use 
the cursor keys to sele ct “Activation” and 
press ENTER.
3Perform the following procedure.
If you select “Sign in” in Step 2
aUse the cursor keys to enter your Pandora account 
e-mail address.
bPress ENTER to enter password entry.
cUse the cursor keys to enter your Pandora 
password.
dPress ENTER to ac cess your account. 
If you have successfully logged into your account, 
“Login OK” appears on the front display.
If “CREATE” appears on the front display, you can 
create Pandora stations. Refe r to step 4 in “Creating 
Pandora stations” (p .30) for details.
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• If you want to delete characters, press numeric key 1.
• If you want to insert characters, press numeric key 2.
• Rotate SELECT/ENTER on the front panel, you can  change characters quickly.
When login goes failed, “Login Failed” appears on front 
display. – If you want to retry same password, use cursor key to 
select “Retry” and press ENTER.
– If you want to reset the pa ssword, select the “Forgot” 
and press ENTER twice. An e-mail message containing 
a link to reset your password  will be sent to your e-mail 
address that you entered in step  a. Please check your 
mail and click it.
Listening to Pandora service
The Pandora service is av ailable in the U.S.A, 
Australia, Ne w Zealand only.
Notes
Account setup for Pandora
NET
ENTER
LINE1 LINE2 LINE3
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
PHONO
TUNERCD
FM AMPRESET TUNINGMEMORY
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
USBNET
DISPLAYCursor keys
Notes
VOL.
SWL R
SP  A
Signin
VOL.
SWLR
SP  A
RetryForgot 
						

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If you select “Activation” in Step 2
aWrite down the URL and active code shown in the 
front display.
bUse a web browser on your PC to access the URL 
and follow the on-screen instruction to register for 
a Pandora account.
cAfter activation, press ENTER to log in with your 
new Pandora account.
If “CREATE” appears on the front display, you can 
create Pandora stati ons. Refer to step 4 in “Creating 
Pandora stations” (p.30) for details.
Pandora lets you create up to  100 custom radio stations 
that play only music you love . Just type in your favorite 
track or artist and Pandora will create a station that plays 
similar music.
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• If there are no Pandora stations  in your account, the “CREATE” 
appears automatically. In this case, proceed to Step 4 and create 
Pandora stations.
• When the Pandora station is created to the maximum, 
“Max Stations” appears on the front display. 
1Press NET repeatedly to  select “Pandora” as 
the input source.
The station list appears on the front display. 
If HOME is pressed, the sta tion list can be displayed 
at any time. When a stati on list is not displayed, 
perform the following ope rations after press HOME.
2Press OPTION.
3Use the cursor keys (B / C) to select “Create 
Station” and press ENTER.
4Use the cursor keys to enter the name of an 
artist or a track (all or part of the name) and 
press ENTER.
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• If you want to delete char acters, press numeric key 1.
• If you want to insert characters, press numeric key 2.
5Perform the following procedure.
If both artists and tracks are found
aUse the cursor keys to select “Artist” or “Track” 
and press ENTER.
bUse the cursor keys to  select a desired item and 
press ENTER.
The selected item is added to your Pandora 
stations. The playback star ts automatically and the 
playback information is displayed.
If either artists or tracks are found
Use the cursor keys to sele ct a desired item and press 
ENTER.
The selected item is adde d to your Pandora stations. 
The playback starts automa tically and the playback 
information is displayed.
If only one item is found
In this case, the item found is automatically added to 
your Pandora stations. The playback starts 
automatically and the pl ayback information is 
displayed.
If no items are found
“No content” appears on fr ont display. Press ENTER 
and repeat Step 4 to try another keyword.
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To return to the previo us state, press RETURN.
Creating Pandora stations
VOL.
SWLR
SP  A
http://www.pan
NET
OPTION
ENTER
RETURN HOME
LINE1 LINE2 LINE3
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
PHONO
TUNERCD
FM AM
DISC SKIP
PRESET TUNINGMEMORY
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
USBNET
DISPLAYCursor keys
VOL.
SWL R
SP  A
QuickMix
station list
VOL.
SWLR
SP  A
ArtistTrack 
						

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BASIC 
OPERATION
If you have created Pandora stat ions, follow the procedure 
below to select a Pandor a station to be played.
1Press NET repeatedly to select “Pandora” as 
the input source.
The station list appears on the front display. When a 
station list is not displayed, perform the following 
operations after press HOME.
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If playback of any Pandora station is ongoing, the playback 
information is displayed.
2Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select a 
Pandora station and press ENTER.
Playback of the selected station starts and the 
playback information is displayed.
If NOW PLAYING is pressed during a playback, the 
playback information can be  displayed at any time. 
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• If you press the DISPLAY repeatedly, you can switch the  playback information on  the front display (p.33).
• You can also use the external device operation keys ( p, s , e , 
a ) on the remote control to control playback.
• If you display the station list du ring playback,   appears at top 
of the Pandora station name.
3Perform the following procedure if you 
needed.
If you want to set a rating of track
aWhen the playback informa tion is displayed, press 
OPTION.
bUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select 
“RateThisTrack” and press ENTER.
cUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select rating and 
press ENTER.
If you want to bookmark track/artist
aWhen the playback informa tion is displayed, press 
OPTION.
bUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select “Bookmark” 
and press ENTER.
cUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select bookmark 
type and press ENTER.
If you want to confirm why you have to play
aWhen the playback informa tion is displayed, press 
OPTION.
bUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select 
“WhyThisTrack?” and press ENTER.
cReturn to previous  state, press RETURN.
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Some functions are not availabl e during advertisement broadcast.
Playback of Pandora stations
NET
OPTION
ENTER
RETURN
DISPLAY
LINE1 LINE2 LINE3
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
PHONO
TUNERCD
FM AM
DISC SKIP
PRESET TUNINGMEMORY
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENU
1234
POP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
USBNET
DISPLAY
NOW PLAYING
Cursor keys
External device 
operation keys
VOL.
SWLR
SP  A
QuickMix
station list
VOL.
SWLR
SP  A
Concerto
I like it Gives positive feedback (thumbs up) for 
the current track.   (thumbs up) is 
displayed in the track name.
I dont like it Gives negative feedback (thumbs down) 
for the current track and skip to the next 
track. If you can not skip at skip limit,   
(thumbs down) is displayed in the track 
name.
Tired of it Requests not to playback the current 
track for a month and skip to the next 
track.
Tr a c k Adds the current track to your 
bookmarks on your Pandora profile page 
at “http://www.pandora.com”.
Artist Adds the current artist to your 
bookmarks on your Pandora profile page 
at “http://www.pandora.com”.
VOL.
SWL
R
SP  A
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The created Pandora station can be deleting in the 
following procedures.
1Press HOME to display the station list.
2Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select Pandora 
station to be delete.
3Press OPTION.
4Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select “Delete 
station” and press ENTER.
5Use the cursor keys ( D /  E) to select “OK” 
and press ENTER. You can register up to 8 Pandora accounts on the unit. 
Follow the procedure below to add or remove Pandora 
accounts, or switch to 
another Pandora account.
1Press HOME to display the station list.
2Press OPTION.
3Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select 
“PandoraAccount” and press ENTER.
4Perform the following procedure.
To add a new Pandora account
aUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select “Add 
Account” and press ENTER.
bFollow from Step 3 of “Account setup for 
Pandora” (p.29).
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When the Pandora account is  created to the maximum, 
“Max account” appears on the front display. 
To remove a Pandora account
aUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select “Remove 
Account” and press ENTER.
bUse the cursor keys to se lect a Pandora account to 
be removed and press ENTER.
cUse the cursor keys to  select “OK” and press 
ENTER.
dReturn to previous  state, press RETURN.
To switch to another Pandora account
aUse the cursor keys ( B / C) to select “Switch 
User” and press ENTER.
bUse the cursor keys to se lect a Pandora account to 
be used and press ENTER.
Deleting Pandora stations
OPTION
ENTER HOME
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
DISC SKIP
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
DISPLAYCursor keys
Editing the Pandora accounts
Pandora and Pandora Internet Radio logo are 
registered trademarks or trademarks of Pandora Media, 
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
OPTION
RETURN
HOME
ENTER
SHUFFLEREPEATMODE
DISC SKIP
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
DISPLAYCursor keys B / C 
						

							Switching information on the front display
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BASIC 
OPERATION
When you select USB or a network source  as the input source, you can switch playback information on the front display.
1Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the key, the displayed item 
changes.
About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information 
for the displayed item appears.
*Australia model only
Switching information  on the front display
Input source Item
USB (iPod)
SERVER
AirPlaySong (song title), Artist (artist name), 
Album (album name), Time
NET RADIO Song (song title), Album (album name), 
Station (station name), Time
Pandora * Track (track title), Station (station name), 
Album (album name), Time
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
DISPLAYDISPLAY
VOL.SP  A
Song
Item name
VOL.SP  A
Track#1
USB
Information 
						

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You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu allows you to easily configure 
settings during playback.
1Press OPTION.
2Use the cursor keys to select an item and 
press ENTER.
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To return to the previous state during menu operations, press 
RETURN.
3Use the cursor keys ( D / E ) to select a setting.
4To exit from the menu, press OPTION.
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Available items vary depending  on the selected input source.
*1U.K. model only*2Australia model only
■Volume Trim
Corrects volume differ ences between input sources. If you 
are bothered by volume differences when switching 
between input sources, use th is function to correct it.
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This setting is applied sepa rately to each input source.
Setting range
-10.0 dB to +10.0 dB (0.5 dB increments)
Default
0.0 dB
■Signal Info
Displays information about audio signal.
Choices
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To switch the information on the  front display, press the cursor 
keys ( B / C ) repeatedly.
■ Vol.Interlock
Enables/disables volume co ntrols from iTunes/iPod via 
AirPlay.
Settings
Configuring playback settings for different playback sources  (OPTION menu)
OPTION menu items
Item FunctionPage
Volume TrimCorrects volume differences 
between input sources. 34
Signal Info Displays information about the 
audio signal. 34
Auto Preset Automatically registers FM radio 
stations with strong signals as 
presets. 18
Clear Preset Clear radio stations registered to 
preset numbers. 19
TrafficProgram *
1Automatically searches for a traffic 
information station. 20
Repeat
Configures the repeat setting for the 
iPod, USB storage device, or media 
server.22, 24,  26
Shuffle
Configures the shuffle setting for the 
iPod, USB storage device, or media 
server.22, 24,  26
Vol.Interlock Enables/disables volume controls 
from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay. 34
ENTER
RETURN OPTION
SETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
DISPLAYCursor keys
VOL.SP  A
VolumeTrim
PandoraAccount *2
Create Station *2
Delete Station *2
(While the Pandora station list is 
displayed)
Configures the Pandora accounts 
and create/delete Pandora stations. 32
RateThisTrack *2
Bookmark *2
WhyThisTrack? *2
(While the Pandora playback 
information is displayed)
Configures the track rating, bookmark, 
etc.31
FORMAT Audio format of the input signal
CHAN If other than two-channel audio is being input, the 
indication will be “---.”
SAMPL The number of samples per second of the input 
digital signal
Off Disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod.
Ltd 
(default) Enables volume controls from iTunes/iPod within 
the limited range (-80.0 dB to 0.0 dB and mute).
Full Enables volume controls from iTunes/iPod in the 
full range (-80.0 dB to +16.5 dB and mute).
Item
FunctionPage
ADVANCED OPERATION 
						

							Configuring various functions (SETUP menu)
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ADVANCED 
OPERATION
You can configure the unit’s various functions.
1Press SETUP.
2Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select a menu.
3Press ENTER.
4Use the cursor keys ( D / E ) to select a setting 
and press ENTER.
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To return to the previous state during menu operations, press 
RETURN.
5Exit from the menu, press SETUP.
Configuring various functions (SETUP menu)
SETUP
ENTER
RETURNSETUPOPTION
RETURN
TOP
MENUPOP-UP MENU MUTE
ENTERVOLUME
HOMENOW
PLAYING
DISPLAYCursor keys
VOL.SP  A
NetworkSetup
VOL.SP  A
InitialVolume
VOL.SP  A
IniVol.+16.5dB
SETUP menu items
Menu item FunctionPage
Network 
SetupInformation
Displays the network 
information on the unit. 36
IP Address Configures the network 
parameters (such as IP 
address). 36
MAC Filter Filter Sets the MAC address 
filter to limit access to the 
unit from other network 
devices. 36
DMC Control Selects whether to allow a 
DLNA-compatible Digital 
Media Controller (DMC) to 
control playback. 36
NET Standby Selects whether to enable/
disable the function that turns 
on the unit from other 
network devices. 36
Network Name
Edits the network name (the 
unit’s name on the network) 
displayed on other network 
devices. 37
Update Updates the firmware via the 
network. 37
Max Volume Sets the maximum volume to 
prevent excessive loudness. 37
Initial Volume Sets the initial volume for 
when this receiver is turned 
on. 37
AutoPowerStdby Sets the amount of time for 
the auto-standby function. 37
ECO Mode Enables/disables the eco 
mode (power saving mode). 37
DC OUT Selects how to supply power 
through the DC OUT jack. 37 
						

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Configuring various functions (SETUP menu)
Configures the network settings.
■Information
Displays the network  information on the unit.
■IP Address
Configures the network parame ters (such as IP address).
DHCP
Select whether to use a DHCP server.
Manual network settings
1Set “DHCP” to “Off”.
2Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select a 
parameter type.
3Use the cursor keys ( D /  E) to select the edit 
position.
(Example: IP address setting)
Use the cursor keys ( D / E ) to switch between 
segments (Address1, Address2...) of the address.
4Use the Cursor keys ( B / C) or numeric keys 
to change a value.
5To exit from the menu, press SETUP.
■ MAC Filter
Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from 
other network devices.
Filter
Enables/disables the MAC address filter.
MAC address filter settings
1Set “Filter” to “On”.
2Use the cursor keys ( B / C) to select an MAC 
address number (01 to 10).
3Use the cursor keys ( D /  E) to move the edit 
position and the cursor keys ( B / C) to select 
a value.
4To exit from the menu, press SETUP.
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When using “AirPlay” (p.28) and “DMC Control” (p.36), you 
cannot limit access from network  devices regardless of the MAC 
address filter.
■ DMC Control
Selects whether to allow DL NA-compatible Digital Media 
Controller (DMC) to control playback.
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A Digital Media Controller (DMC)  is a device that can control 
other network devices through the network. When this function is 
enabled, you can control playback  of the unit from DMCs (such 
as Windows Media Player  12) on the same network.
■NET Standby
Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other 
network devices (network standby).
Network Setup
NewFwAvailableAppears if an update for this units firmware is 
available (p.43).
STATUS The connection status of the NETWORK jack
MAC MAC address
IP IP address
SUBNET Subnet mask
GTWY The IP address of the default gateway
DNS P The IP address of the primary DNS server
DNS S The IP address of the secondary DNS server
VTUNER The ID of the Internet radio (vTuner)
Off Does not use a DHCP server. Configure the 
network parameters manually. For details, see 
“Manual network settings”.
On (default) Uses a DHCP server to automatically obtain the 
unit’s network parameters (such as IP address).
Address Specifies an IP address.
Subnet 
Mask Specifies a subnet mask.
Default 
Gateway Specifies the IP address of the default gateway.
DNS 
Server(P) Specifies the IP address of the primary DNS 
server.
DNS 
Server(S) Specifies the IP address of the secondary DNS 
server.
VOL.SP  A
Address1192
Off (default)
Disables the MAC address filter.
On Enables the MAC address filter. In “MAC 
Address 01–10”, specify the MAC addresses of 
the network devices that will be permitted access 
to the unit.
Disable Does not allow DMCs to control playback.
Enable 
(default) Allows DMCs to control playback.
Off (default) Disables the network standby function.
On Enables the network standby function. (The unit 
consumes more power than when “Off” is 
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Configuring various functions (SETUP menu)
ADVANCED 
OPERATION
■ Network Name
Edits the network name (the  unit’s name on the network) 
displayed on other network devices.
1Select “Network Name”.
2Press ENTER to enter the name edit display.
3Use the cursor keys ( D / E ) to move the edit 
position and the cursor keys ( B / C) to select 
a character.
4To confirm the new name, press ENTER.
5To exit from the menu, press SETUP.
■ Update
Updates the firmware  via the network.
Sets the maximum volume to  prevent excessive loudness.
Setting range
-30.0 dB to +15.0 dB (5.0 dB increments), +16.5 dB
Default
+16.5 dB Sets the initial volume when the receiver is turned on.
Sets the amount of time for 
the auto-standby function. If 
you do not operate the unit for the specified time, the unit 
will automatically go into standby mode.
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• (U.K. model) Set to “8 hours” by default.
• (Australia model) Set to “Off” by default.
• Just before the unit enters standby mode, “AutoPowerStdby” 
appears and then countdown st arts in the front display.
Enables/disables the eco (power saving) mode. 
When the eco mode is enabled, you can reduce the unit’s 
power consumption.
• Be sure to press ENTER to restart the unit after selecting a 
setting. The new setting will take effect after the unit is restarted.
• When “ECO Mode” is set to “On”, the front display may become dark.
• If you want to play audio at high volume, set “ECO Mode” to “Off”.
Configures the DC OUT jack setting.
Power Mode
Selects how to supply power to  the Yamaha AV accessory 
connected to the DC OUT jack.
Perform 
Update Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. 
For details, see “Updating the unit’s firmware via 
the network” (p.43).
Ve rsi on Displays the version of the firmware installed on 
the unit.
ID Displays the system ID number.
Max Volume
VOL.SP  A
NetworkName
VOL.SP  A
R-N500XXXXXX
Network name
VOL.SP  A
R-N500XXXXXX
Initial Volume
Off (default) Sets the level to the volume level of the unit 
when it last entered standby mode.
Mute Sets the unit to mute the audio output.
-80.0 dB to 
+16.5 dB (0.5 dB 
increments) Sets the level to the specified volume level.
AutoPowerStdby
Off
Does not set the unit to standby mode 
automatically.
2 hours, 
4hours, 
8hours, 
12 hours
Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not 
operated the unit for the sp ecified time. For example, 
when “2 hours” is select ed, the unit will switch to 
standby mode if you do not operate it for 2 hours.
ECO Mode
Off (default) Disables the eco mode.
On Enables the eco mode.
Notes
DC OUT
Cont 
(default)Supplies power through the DC OUT jack 
continuously regardless of the power state (on/
standby) of the unit.
Sync Supplies power through the DC OUT jack only 
when the unit is turned on. 
						

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Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display.
1Turn off the unit.
2While holding down RETURN on the front 
panel, press 
A(power).
3Rotate SELECT/ENTER to  select an item.
4Press SELECT/ENTER to select a setting.
5Press A(power) to set the unit to turn off and 
turn it on again.
The new settings take effect. Change the unit’s speaker 
impedance settings depending 
on the impedance of th e speakers connected.
Settings
Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the 
remote control’s ID (default: ID2). When using multiple 
Yamaha AV receivers, you ca n set each remote control 
with a unique remote cont rol ID for its corresponding 
receiver.
Settings
ID1, ID2 (default)
■ Changing the remote control ID of the 
remote control
1To select ID1, while holding down the ID, hold 
down numeric key “1” for more than 3 
seconds.
To select ID2, while holding down the ID, hold 
down numeric key “2” for more than 3 
seconds.
Once the remote control code is successfully 
registered, “Rem: Success” appears on the front 
display.
If “Rem: Fail” appears on the front display, 
registration has failed. Repeat from Step 1.
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The registered remote control code s (p.40) are not cleared even if 
you change the remote control ID.
Configuring the system setti ngs (ADVANCED SETUP menu)
ADVANCED SETUP menu items
ItemFunction Page
SP IMP.Changes the speaker impedance 
setting. 38
REMOTE ID Selects the unit’s remote control ID. 38
INIT Restores the default settings. 39
UPDATE Updates the firmware. 39
VERSION Checks the version of firmware 
currently installed on the unit. 39
A (power)
SELECT/ENTERRETURN
Changing the speaker impedance 
setting (SP IMP.)
4 
 MIN Select this option when you connect 4-ohm 
speakers to the unit.
8   MIN 
(default) Select this option when you connect 8-ohm or 
higher speakers to the unit.
Selecting the remote control ID 
(REMOTE ID)
SPIMP.8MIN
REMOTEIDID2