Yamaha A-S501 User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
Integrated Amplifier
Amplificateur Intégré
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• 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 tip-over.
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 power-supply 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1IMPORTANT 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.
3NOTE: 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.
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)
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
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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
around this unit.
Top: 30 cm (11-3/4 in)
Rear: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
Sides: 20 cm (7-7/8 in)
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 an AC 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 AC 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 an AC 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 AC wall outlet.
16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this unit
is faulty.
17 Before moving this unit, press A(power) to set this unit
to standby mode, and then disconnect the AC power plug
from the AC 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 wall 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.
22 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
This label is required to be attached to a product of which
the temperature of the top cover may be hot during
operation.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as
it is connected to the AC wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned
off by A. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this
unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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English
USEFUL FEATURES ................................... 1
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES......................... 1
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS................. 2
Front panel ........................................................2
Rear panel .........................................................4
Remote control..................................................6
CONNECTIONS............................................ 9
Connecting speakers and source components...9
Connecting power cable..................................10
PLAYBACK................................................. 11
Playing a source ............................................. 11
Adjusting to the desired sound....................... 12
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................. 13
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 15
This unit allows you to:
◆Enjoy the highest sound quality of compact discs by
using the CD direct function (A-S701 only)
(see page 12)
◆Enjoy pure, high fidelity sound by using the Pure
Direct function (see page 12)
◆Save power by using AUTO POWER STANDBY
switch (see page 4)
◆Use the remote control of this unit to operate a Yamaha
tuner and/or CD player (see page 7)
◆Boost bass sounds by connecting a subwoofer
(see page 9)
Please check that you received all of the following parts.
CONTENTS
About this manual
•yindicates a tip for your operation.
• The illustrations used in this Owner’s Manual are A-S701.
• Depending on the model, there are some countries/regions where it may not be sold.
USEFUL FEATURES
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Remote control Batteries (x2)
(AA, R6, UM-3) Power cable
(A-S701 only)
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1A(power) switch
Turns on and off the power of this unit.
Even when this unit is turned off, this unit consumes a small
amount of power.
2Power indicator
3Remote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control.
4PHONES jack
Connect your headphones.
5SPEAKERS selector
6BASS control
Increases or decreases the low frequency response.
The 0 position produces a flat response.
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB
7TREBLE control
Increases or decreases the high frequency response.
The 0 position produces a flat response.
Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front panel
(A-S701)
Note
Indicator Status
Brightly lit The power of this unit is “on”.
Dimly lit
This unit is in “standby” mode.
For details on the “standby” mode, see
page 6.
Off The power of this unit is “off”.
Selector
position Speaker status
OFF Both sets of speakers are off.
A or B The set of speakers connected to the A
or B terminals is on.
A+B BI-WIRING Both sets of speakers are on.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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8BALANCE control
Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalances.
If you rotate the BALANCE control to the end of L (left) or
R (right), the opposite side of channel is muted.
9LOUDNESS control
Retain a full tonal range at any volume level
(see page 12).
0INPUT selector and indicators
Selects the input source you want to listen to. The
input source indicators light up when the
corresponding input sources are selected.
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The input source names correspond to the names of the
connection jacks on the rear panel.
AVOLUME control
Increases or decreases the sound output level.
BCD DIRECT AMP button and indicator
(A-S701 only)
Reproduces CD sound in the highest signal quality
(see page 12).
The indicator above it lights up when this function is
turned on.
CPURE DIRECT button and indicator
Reproduces any input source in the purest sound
possible (see page 12).
The indicator above it lights up when this function is
turned on.
(A-S701)
Note
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1CD input jacks
Used to connect a CD player (see page 9).
2PHONO jacks and GND terminal
Used to connect a turntable that uses an MM cartridge,
and to ground the terminal (see page 9).
3Audio input/output jacks
Used to connect external components, such as a tuner,
etc (see page 9).
4DIGITAL (OPTICAL) jack
Used to connect a component with a digital optical
output (see page 9).
5DIGITAL (COAXIAL) jack
Used to connect a component with a digital coaxial
output (see page 9).
6DC OUT jack
For supplying power to a Yamaha AV accessory. For
details on connections, refer to the instruction manual
of the AV accessory.
7SPEAKERS A/B terminals
Used to connect one or two speaker sets (see page 9).
8SUBWOOFER OUT jack
Used to connect a subwoofer with built-in amplifier
(see page 9).
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The SUBWOOFER OUT jack attenuates signals over 90 Hz.
9AUTO POWER STANDBY switch
Rear panel
(A-S701)
(A-S501/S301)
Switch
position Status
ON
The unit enters standby mode
automatically if not operated for 8
hours.
OFF The unit does not enter standby mode
automatically.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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0VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only)
Used to set to your local main voltage (see page 10).
AIMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
while the power is turned on, as doing so may damage
the unit.
If the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be
fully slid to either position, remove the power cable
and slide the switch all the way to either position.
Select the switch position according to the impedance
of the speakers.
BAC IN (A-S701)
Used to connect the supplied power cable to an AC
wall outlet (see page 10).
Power cable (A-S501/S301)
Used to connect this unit to an AC wall outlet
(see page 10).
(A-S701)
(A-S501/S301)
CAUTION
Speaker
connection
Speaker
impedance
Switch
position
SPEAKERS A
or
SPEAKERS B
6Ωor higher HIGH
4Ωor higher LOW
SPEAKERS A
and
SPEAKERS B
8Ωor higher LOW
Bi-wiring
6Ωor higher HIGH
4Ωor higher LOW
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
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1Infrared signal transmitter
Sends infrared signals.
2AAMP
Turns this unit on, or sets it to standby mode.
3OPEN/CLOSE
Opens/closes the disc tray of the Yamaha CD player.
Refer to the owner’s manual of your CD player for
details.
Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components
and features may not be available.
4ACD
Turns the Yamaha CD player on, or sets it to standby
mode. Refer to the owner’s manual of your CD player
for details.
Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components
and features may not be available.
5CD DIRECT AMP (A-S701 only)
Reproduces CD sound in the highest signal quality
(see page 12).
6Input selector buttons
Selects the input source you want to listen to.
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The input source names correspond to the names of the
connection jacks on the rear panel.
Remote control
(A-S501/S301)(A-S701)
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