Owners Manual
Page 2
.... 8 Do not operate this sound system in order not to an AC wall outlet until all connections are not suitable for U.K. Yamaha will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. customers If the socket outlets in an environment with this appliance, it is marked with...When disconnecting the power cable from other than specified is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Using this unit for future reference. 2 Install this unit upside-down. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when any reasons. 15 When not planning to a product of this unit. The cabinet...
.... 8 Do not operate this sound system in order not to an AC wall outlet until all connections are not suitable for U.K. Yamaha will form when the surrounding temperature changes suddenly. customers If the socket outlets in an environment with this appliance, it is marked with...When disconnecting the power cable from other than specified is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Using this unit for future reference. 2 Install this unit upside-down. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when any reasons. 15 When not planning to a product of this unit. The cabinet...
Owners Manual
Page 3
... speakers and source components...9 Connecting power cable 10 PLAYBACK 11 Playing a source 11 Adjusting to operate a Yamaha tuner and/or CD player (see page 7) ◆ Boost bass sounds by using AUTO POWER STANDBY switch (see page 9) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you received all of the following ...parts. Remote control Batteries (x2) (AA, R6, UM-3) Power cable (A-S701 only) 1 En USEFUL FEATURES 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 ...
... speakers and source components...9 Connecting power cable 10 PLAYBACK 11 Playing a source 11 Adjusting to operate a Yamaha tuner and/or CD player (see page 7) ◆ Boost bass sounds by using AUTO POWER STANDBY switch (see page 9) SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you received all of the following ...parts. Remote control Batteries (x2) (AA, R6, UM-3) Power cable (A-S701 only) 1 En USEFUL FEATURES 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 ...
Owners Manual
Page 6
... AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel (A-S501/S301) (A-S701) 1 CD input jacks Used to connect a CD player (see page 9). 2 PHONO jacks and GND terminal Used to connect a turntable that uses an MM cartridge, and to ground the terminal (see page 9). 3 Audio input/output jacks Used to connect external components, such as...details on connections, refer to the instruction manual of the AV accessory. 7 SPEAKERS A/B terminals Used to connect one or two speaker sets (see page 9). 8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack Used to a Yamaha AV accessory. y The SUBWOOFER OUT jack attenuates signals over 90 Hz. 9 AUTO POWER STANDBY...
... AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel (A-S501/S301) (A-S701) 1 CD input jacks Used to connect a CD player (see page 9). 2 PHONO jacks and GND terminal Used to connect a turntable that uses an MM cartridge, and to ground the terminal (see page 9). 3 Audio input/output jacks Used to connect external components, such as...details on connections, refer to the instruction manual of the AV accessory. 7 SPEAKERS A/B terminals Used to connect one or two speaker sets (see page 9). 8 SUBWOOFER OUT jack Used to a Yamaha AV accessory. y The SUBWOOFER OUT jack attenuates signals over 90 Hz. 9 AUTO POWER STANDBY...
Owners Manual
Page 7
...position according to your local main voltage (see page 10). Power cable (A-S501/S301) Used to connect this unit to an AC wall outlet (see page 10). If ...; or higher 6 Ω or higher 4 Ω or higher HIGH LOW HIGH LOW B AC IN (A-S701) Used to connect the supplied power cable to either position, remove the power cable and slide the switch all the way to an... AC wall outlet (see page 10). 5 En CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS (A-S501/S301) (A-S701) 0 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) Used to set to the impedance of the speakers. A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch CAUTION Do not...
...position according to your local main voltage (see page 10). Power cable (A-S501/S301) Used to connect this unit to an AC wall outlet (see page 10). If ...; or higher 6 Ω or higher 4 Ω or higher HIGH LOW HIGH LOW B AC IN (A-S701) Used to connect the supplied power cable to either position, remove the power cable and slide the switch all the way to an... AC wall outlet (see page 10). 5 En CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS (A-S501/S301) (A-S701) 0 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (General model only) Used to set to the impedance of the speakers. A IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch CAUTION Do not...
Owners Manual
Page 8
... it to the names of the connection jacks on , or sets it to . Note Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available. (A-S501/S301) 4 A CD Turns the Yamaha CD player on the rear panel. 6 En Refer to the owner's manual of your CD player for... details. Refer to the owner's manual of your CD player for details. Note Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features...
... it to the names of the connection jacks on , or sets it to . Note Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available. (A-S501/S301) 4 A CD Turns the Yamaha CD player on the rear panel. 6 En Refer to the owner's manual of your CD player for... details. Refer to the owner's manual of your CD player for details. Note Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features...
Owners Manual
Page 9
... the previous volume level. Press again to restore the audio output to control various functions of a Yamaha tuner. Note Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available. 7 En Increases or decreases the sound output level. 8 MUTE ...for the current input source blinks while the output is muted. 9 PURE DIRECT Reproduces any input source in a CD changer (A-S501/S301 only) Pauses playback Skips backward Skips forward Starts playback Stops playback Note Even when using a Yamaha tuner, certain components and features may not be available.
... the previous volume level. Press again to restore the audio output to control various functions of a Yamaha tuner. Note Even when using a Yamaha CD player, certain components and features may not be available. 7 En Increases or decreases the sound output level. 8 MUTE ...for the current input source blinks while the output is muted. 9 PURE DIRECT Reproduces any input source in a CD changer (A-S501/S301 only) Pauses playback Skips backward Skips forward Starts playback Stops playback Note Even when using a Yamaha tuner, certain components and features may not be available.
Owners Manual
Page 10
... in the following conditions: - This may shorten the life of the new batteries or cause old batteries to leak. • Do not use different types of large obstacles. • Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on this unit. If the leaked material comes... same may damage this unit for a long period of extremely low temperatures - Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. • Do not use this unit. 8 En AA, R6, UM-3 batteries Approximately 6 m Remote control ■ Notes on remote control and batteries • The area between...
... in the following conditions: - This may shorten the life of the new batteries or cause old batteries to leak. • Do not use different types of large obstacles. • Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on this unit. If the leaked material comes... same may damage this unit for a long period of extremely low temperatures - Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. • Do not use this unit. 8 En AA, R6, UM-3 batteries Approximately 6 m Remote control ■ Notes on remote control and batteries • The area between...
Owners Manual
Page 11
... power until all connections between components are designed for connecting a turntable with an MM cartridge. • Connect your components. CD recorder, etc. Make sure to use RCA cables or optical cable to "-". Audio out GND Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio In Audio In...
... power until all connections between components are designed for connecting a turntable with an MM cartridge. • Connect your components. CD recorder, etc. Make sure to use RCA cables or optical cable to "-". Audio out GND Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio out Audio In Audio In...
Owners Manual
Page 12
... can be connected (see page 5). • Do not let bare speaker wires touch each terminal. 5 Tighten the knob to enjoy clear mid- y To use the bi-wire connections, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of this unit and/ or the speakers. ■ Connecting via the LINE 2 REC or LINE 3 REC output ... unit. ■ AC IN (A-S701) Connect the supplied power cable to AC IN after all other connections are complete. ■ Power cable (A-S501/S301) Connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet after all other speaker to the speakers' instruction manuals for more information. CONNECTIONS ■ REC jacks...
... can be connected (see page 5). • Do not let bare speaker wires touch each terminal. 5 Tighten the knob to enjoy clear mid- y To use the bi-wire connections, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of this unit and/ or the speakers. ■ Connecting via the LINE 2 REC or LINE 3 REC output ... unit. ■ AC IN (A-S701) Connect the supplied power cable to AC IN after all other connections are complete. ■ Power cable (A-S501/S301) Connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet after all other speaker to the speakers' instruction manuals for more information. CONNECTIONS ■ REC jacks...
Owners Manual
Page 13
... the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- The indicator for the selected input source lights up. 11 En y You can adjust to the desired sound by using two sets of the Input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you want to listen to turn on this unit... turn off this unit enters standby mode. y Set the SPEAKERS selector to the A+B BI-WIRING position when two sets of speakers are connected using bi-wire connections, or when using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, the CD DIRECT AMP button, or the PURE DIRECT button on the front panel. 7 When...
... the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- The indicator for the selected input source lights up. 11 En y You can adjust to the desired sound by using two sets of the Input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you want to listen to turn on this unit... turn off this unit enters standby mode. y Set the SPEAKERS selector to the A+B BI-WIRING position when two sets of speakers are connected using bi-wire connections, or when using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, the CD DIRECT AMP button, or the PURE DIRECT button on the front panel. 7 When...
Owners Manual
Page 14
... low-frequency ranges even at low volume (LOUDNESS) Enjoy natural sound even at low volume by bypassing the circuit that the LOUDNESS control is not using and stopping the power supply to the FLAT position. 2 Rotate the VOLUME control on , noise can enjoy music playback in the sound output level. With..., be reduced by lowering the mid-range sound level and compensating for the human ears' loss of sensitivity to the CD input jacks if you use the CD direct function. • The CD DIRECT AMP function is turned off if the following effects, a more faithful sound to the original will ...
... low-frequency ranges even at low volume (LOUDNESS) Enjoy natural sound even at low volume by bypassing the circuit that the LOUDNESS control is not using and stopping the power supply to the FLAT position. 2 Rotate the VOLUME control on , noise can enjoy music playback in the sound output level. With..., be reduced by lowering the mid-range sound level and compensating for the human ears' loss of sensitivity to the CD input jacks if you use the CD direct function. • The CD DIRECT AMP function is turned off if the following effects, a more faithful sound to the original will ...
Owners Manual
Page 15
...the remote control while this unit is Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the not set and press the A (power) switch again. Use speaker(s) with proper speaker impedance. 5 The protection circuitry has been activated Check that corresponds to the impedance of the connected speaker is ... sound from speakers by increasing the volume gradually. volume level. this unit, disconnect the power cable, and then contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. This unit turns off this unit to decrease, rotate the VOLUME control on . 10 There is decreased to the...
...the remote control while this unit is Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to the not set and press the A (power) switch again. Use speaker(s) with proper speaker impedance. 5 The protection circuitry has been activated Check that corresponds to the impedance of the connected speaker is ... sound from speakers by increasing the volume gradually. volume level. this unit, disconnect the power cable, and then contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. This unit turns off this unit to decrease, rotate the VOLUME control on . 10 There is decreased to the...
Owners Manual
Page 16
...being played on a turntable with headphones connected to a CD player connected to OFF on the rear panel. The sound level is muted. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls does not affect the sound. The record is degraded when listening with an MC cartridge. Select ... from the turntable to A, B or A+B BI-WIRING position. Turn the component on the connected component is not set the LOUDNESS control to use those controls. phase. The output audio source setting on and start playback. The sound suddenly goes off . Set the BALANCE control to the LINE...
...being played on a turntable with headphones connected to a CD player connected to OFF on the rear panel. The sound level is muted. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls does not affect the sound. The record is degraded when listening with an MC cartridge. Select ... from the turntable to A, B or A+B BI-WIRING position. Turn the component on the connected component is not set the LOUDNESS control to use those controls. phase. The output audio source setting on and start playback. The sound suddenly goes off . Set the BALANCE control to the LINE...
Owners Manual
Page 19
...SPECIFICATIONS Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be used in combination with general household waste. In this case it complies... with your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in the European Union. If you will help to discard these products and ...
...SPECIFICATIONS Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be used in combination with general household waste. In this case it complies... with your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in the European Union. If you will help to discard these products and ...