Yamaha A-S500BL Owners Manual - Page 7

INTRODUCTION 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). CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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. y • 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. About the remote control ■ Installing batteries in the remote control ■ 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. English AA, R6, UM-3 batteries Note Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration inside the battery compartment. Within 6m (20 ft) Note The area between the remote control and this unit must be clear of large obstacles. 3 En