YAMAHA YH-E500A Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Yamaha

Table of Contents

Introduction
- Label information
PRECAUTIONS
Rechargeable battery
Information
Safety Brochure
References
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YAMAHA YH-E500A Wireless Noise Cancelling On-Ear Headphones User Manual

Introduction

Model No.
Serial No.

Label information

The model name (part number), power requirements and so on for this product are found printed at the location shown in the illustration.

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. BE SURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

The precautions listed below are to prevent risk of harm to the user and others, as well as to prevent property damage, and to help the user use this unit properly and safely. Be sure to follow these instructions.

After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a safe place where it can be referenced at any time.

Be sure to request inspections or repairs from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for injury to you or damage of the products caused by improper use or modifications to the unit.
This product is for ordinary homes. Do not use for applications requiring high reliability, such as managing lives, health care or high-value assets.

WARNING

This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.”

Handling

Do not listen with the earphones or headphones while driving or cycling.
Also avoid using them where hearing must not be impaired, like at a railroad crossing and a site of construction. Reduced ability to hear surrounding sound increases the risk of an accident.

If you notice any abnormality

If any of the following abnormalities occur, stop using the device immediately.
- An unusual smell, unusual sound or smoke is emitted from the unit.
- Foreign material or water gets into the interior of the unit.
- The unit produces an unusual amount of heat. (Risk of burns or injuries)
- There is a crack or damage in the unit.
- The unit is dropped.
  Continued use could cause electric shocks, a fire, or malfunctions.
  Immediately request an inspection or repair from the dealer where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Charging

Be sure to use the supplied USB power cable. Failure to observe the above may cause a fire, burns, or malfunctions.
To charge the unit, connect it to the USB port of a commercially available USB power adaptor (5 V DC/min. 0.5 A output). Incorrect connection may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction. For details on charging, refer to this User Guide.
When charging this product, plug the commercially-available USB AC adaptor you will use into a power outlet that is within eyesight, where you are able to reach.
This is so that you can easily unplug the cable if need be. Even when switched off, this product will not be completely isolated from the power supply unless you unplug it from the power outlet.
Charges within the specified charging temperature range. Charging at a temperature outside the range may cause leakage, overheating, explosion, or damage.
Do not use the supplied USB power cable for other units. Failure to observe the above may cause a fire, burns, or malfunctions.
Do not cover the unit with blankets, clothing, etc. while being used or charged. It may cause overheating and fire.
Never charge when the unit is wet. Doing so may cause electric shock, fire, or malfunction due to short circuiting.
Do not do anything that could damage the supplied power USB power cable.
- Do not place it near a heater.
- Do not bend it excessively or alter it.
- Do not scratch it.
- Do not place it under a heavy object.
  Using the power cord with the core of the cord exposed could cause electric shocks or a fire

Battery use

Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Do not disassemble

Do not disassemble or modify this unit.
Failure to observe this may cause a fire, electric shocks, injury, or malfunctions.

Water warning

Do not expose the unit to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings or places where water may drop. A liquid such as water getting into the unit may cause a fire, electric shocks, or malfunctions.
Do not handle this unit with wet hands. Failure to observe this may cause
electric shocks or malfunctions.

Fire warning

Do not place any burning items or open flames near the unit, since they may cause a fire.

Handling

Be careful not to drop or apply strong impact to this unit. Failure to observe this may cause electric shocks, a fire, or malfunctions.

Wireless unit

Do not use this unit in areas where the use of radio waves is restricted. Radio waves from this unit may affect electro-medical devices. When using this unit in an airplane, follow the instructions of the crew.
Do not use this unit within 15 cm (6 in) of persons with a heart pacemaker implant or a defibrillator implant. Radio waves from this unit may affect electro-medical devices, such as a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant.

CAUTION

This content indicates “risk of injury.”

Hearing loss

Do not use the unit for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level. Otherwise, hearing loss may result. Do not exceed 40 hours/week at 80 dB(A) or 5 hours/ week at 89 dB(A). If you experience any problems, consult a
physician.
Minimize the volume from the device to be connected before connecting the plug. Failing to do so may result in hearing loss or device damage.

Handling

Do not pull on the included USB power cable or the stereo mini-plug cable while they are connected.
In case the earphones or headphones irritate your skin, stop use immediately.

Rechargeable battery

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. After usage, you may recycle the battery, but never attempt to remove it by yourself. Have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel. If there is no Yamaha service personnel in your area, dispose of it properly according to relevant environmental laws and disposal rules in your area.

Notice

Indicates points that you must observe in order to prevent product failure, damage or malfunction and data loss.

Do not use or storage this unit in a location that is exposed to direct sunlight that becomes extremely hot, such as near a heater, or extremely cold, or that is subject to excessive dust or vibration. Failure to observe this may cause the unit’s panel to become deformed, the internal components to malfunction, or for operation to become unstable.
If connecting external units, be sure to thoroughly read the manual for each unit and connect them in accordance with the instructions. Failure to properly handle a unit in accordance with the instructions could cause malfunctions.
When removing the plug from the connected device, be sure to pull out by the plug itself, not the cable. Bending or pulling the cable forcefully may damage it.
When cleaning the unit, use a dry, soft cloth. Using chemicals such as benzene or thinner, cleaning agents, or chemical scrubbing cloths can cause discoloration or deformation.
Do not place or hold the earphones or headphones in the vicinity of a clock, magnetic card, or other object that can be affected by the magnetic field of the product. Otherwise, the data on the affected device may be corrupted or destroyed.
Do not do the following:
- Stand on or sit on the equipment
- Put heavy items on top of the equipment
- Apply unreasonable force to buttons, switches, input/output terminals, etc.
  Failure to observe this may cause injuries or damage to the equipment

Information

Do not use the earphones or headphones at high volume in a public place. Sound leakage from the earphones or headphones may be a nuisance to people around you.

Notice regarding use

Your ears may tingle in geographical locations where the air is very dry. This is not a malfunction of the earphones or headphones, but is caused by static electricity on your body or a connected device.
Not charging in a long period of time may shorten the battery life. Charge the unit once every six months.

Safety Brochure

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

IMPORTANT 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.
IMPORTANT: 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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, 6600 Orange Thorpe Ave. Buena Park CA90620, USA.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

FCC Caution: Any changes or medications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(Supplier’s declaration of conformity procedure)

Responsible Party: Yamaha Corporation of America
Address: 6600 Orange Thorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
Telephone: 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment: Headphones
Model Name: YH-E500A

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC NOTICE (U.S.A.)

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an\ uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC NOTICE (Canada)

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy

(YH-E500A)
FCC ID: 2AKMBYHE500A
IC: 12522A-YHE500A

Warranty policy for U.S. , Canada and Australia customer
Please visit our website for details.
U.S.: https://usa.yamaha.com/,
Canada: https://ca.yamaha.com/en/index.html,
Australia: https://au.yamaha.com/index.html