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PLAYBACK
When a PC is connected to the USB jack of the unit, the unit
functions as a USB DAC, enabling audio output on the PC to
be played.
For details on supported operating systems and sampling
formats, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p. 36).
• When using Mac OS, it is not necessary to install a driver. The audio
driver of Mac OS is available for playback.
• Operations may not be executed correctly if the PC is connected to this
unit before the driver is installed.
Installing the dedicated driver
(Windows only)
Before connecting a PC to the unit, installing the dedicated
driver on the PC.
1
Access the following URL, download the
dedicated driver “Yamaha HiFi USB Driver,”
then extract and execute the file.
2
Install the downloaded “Yamaha HiFi USB
driver” on the PC.
For details, refer to the Installation Guide supplied with
the downloaded driver.
3
When installation is complete, quit all running
applications.
• The “Yamaha HiFi USB Driver” is subject to change without prior notice.
For details and the latest information, refer to the downloading page for
the driver.
Playing back music on a PC
1
Connect the PC to the unit, using USB cable.
2
Turn on the PC.
3
Press
z
(power) on the remote control to turn
on the unit.
4
Press USB on the remote control.
The status indicator on the front panel lights up in sky
blue.
5
Set the audio output destination of the PC to
“Yamaha NX-N500”.
With Windows OS:
Control panel
→
Hardware and sound
→
Sound
→
[Playback] tab
With Mac OS:
System Preferences
→
Sound
→
[Output] tab
The setting may vary, depending in the operating system.
For details, consult the manufacture of your PC.
6
Operate the PC to start playback of music files.
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Adjusting the sound volume
To obtain higher sound quality, set the sound volume at the PC
to the maximum, and gradually increase the volume at the
unit from the minimum to your desired level.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable, turn of the unit, or change the input
while playback on a PC connected via the USB cable is in progress. Doing
so may cause a malfunction.
• To mute operation sounds of the PC during music playback, change the
setting on the PC.
• If music files cannot be played correctly, restart the PC and perform the
mentioned procedure again.
Playing back music on a PC (USB DAC)
Website for downloading the exclusive driver
URL: http://download.yamaha.com/
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NETWORK
U
S
B
OPTICAL
L-R
LINK
AUX IN
R CH
AUDIO OUT
AUTO
OFF
WIRELE
SS
CONNECT
S
OURCE
GAIN
AC IN
MAX
MIN
WIRELE
SS
DIRECT
U
S
B
Left speaker
(rear panel)
USB cable
(Type B)
PC
z
(power)
USB
Sky blue (lit)
