Manual for YH-E500A

Name: Manual for YH-E500A
Brand: YAMAHA
Availability: InStock

Brand: YAMAHA

Category: Audio/Video

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:07 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2020-08-01

Warranty Information

None

Charging and Powering

Charge the headphones before first use. Connect the included USB power cable to the headphones and a USB power adapter. The indicator light shows charging status.

Turning the power on: Hold the function key for two seconds. The indicator light will flash red, showing remaining battery power.

Turning the power off: Hold the function key for two seconds. The indicator light will turn red and then off.

Checking battery power: After turning the product on, check the indicator light and listen for audio messages indicating battery level.

Connections

Bluetooth Pairing: With the power off, hold the Function key for 5 seconds until the indicator flashes blue and red. Activate Bluetooth on your device and select "Yamaha YH-E500A".

Connecting to Bluetooth: When powered on, the headphones automatically connect to the last paired device. If not, manually connect via your device's Bluetooth settings.

Connecting via Cable: Use the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug cable to connect to an external device. This will automatically turn off the headphones' power and disable certain features.

Wearing and Operating

Wearing: Check the L and R markings for correct positioning.

Volume: Press the '+' key to increase volume, the '-' key to decrease.

Music Playback: Use the Function key to pause/play. Hold '+' to skip to the next song, hold '-' to go back to the beginning or previous song.

ANC/AMBIENT SOUND: Press the ANC key to cycle through Noise Cancelling, Ambient Sound, or Off modes.

Phone Calls: Press the Function key to receive/end calls. Double-press to ignore an incoming call.

Voice Assistant: Double-press the Function key to activate Siri or Google Assistant.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Solution
No sound can be heard	Ensure the product is connected to a Bluetooth device. Raise the volume. Start playback. Check the 3.5 mm cable connection if using one. Raise the volume on the external device if using a cable.
Power will not turn on	Ensure the product is sufficiently charged. Remove the 3.5 mm cable if connected, as it may turn the product off.
The product cannot be charged	Ensure your computer is turned on if charging from it. Use the included USB power cable.
Cannot connect to a Bluetooth device	Move the product closer to the Bluetooth device. Ensure no devices emitting electromagnetic waves are nearby. Delete the Bluetooth device's connection information and re-pair. If the product's registration information for the Bluetooth device has been deleted, pair again. Disconnect from any other connected Bluetooth devices.
The product does not operate or play back	Ensure the product is not currently charging. Charge the product if the battery is depleted. Turn the product off and on again.
The sound is distorted, noisy or choppy	Move away from wireless devices that may cause interference. Place the connected Bluetooth device closer. Turn off wireless network connectivity on your Bluetooth device if necessary.
Problem Still Not Resolved (Customer Support)	Contact the store where purchased or Product Support Center (for Japan). Contact your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center (outside Japan).