Yamaha HTR-5550 AV Receiver Owners Manual

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English
INTRODUCTION PREPARATIONBASIC OPERA-
TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
NATURAL SOUND  AV RECEIVER
SILENTPHONESSTEREOEFFECTPROGRAMPRESET/
TUNINGA/B/C/D/EBASS
–+–+ TREBLE
INPUTINPUT M0DE6CH INPUTVOLUME
STANDBY/ON 
MEMORYFM/AMEDITPRESET/TUNINGMANL/AUTO FM AUTO/MANL MONOTUNING MODE
30°30°Approximately 6 m (20 feet)
yMUTE
Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output
to the previous volume level.
uSTEREO/EFFECT
Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect
reproduction. When STEREO is selected, 2-channel
signals are directed to the main left and right speakers
without effect sounds and all Dolby Digital and DTS
signals (except the LFE channel) are mixed down to the
main left and right speakers.
iSET MENU
Selects the SET MENU mode.
Using the remote control
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.
Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote
control sensor on the main unit during operation.
Handling the remote control
•Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
•Do not drop the remote control.
•Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types of conditions:
–high humidity or temperature such as near a heater,
stove or bath;
–dusty places; or
–in places subject to extremely low temperatures.
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
RLLCRRC RRLFE
VIRTUAL
DSPPCM
MATRIX
SILENTDIGITAL
dB
mS
MUTE
SLEEPSTEREO
TUNEDMEMORYAUTOPRO LOGIC /VOLUMEDTS
MOVIETHTRENTERTAINMENT12DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC
VCRV-AUXDVDTUNER CDD-
TV/CBLMD/CD-
R
1234
57890qwert
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1Processor indicators
Lights up when the t, g, VIRTUAL,
PRO LOGIC /, DSP or MATRIX are activated.
2Input source indicator
Shows the current input source with a cursor.
3MUTE indicator
Flashes while the MUTE function is on.
4VOLUME level indicator
Indicates the volume level.
5v indicator
Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code
modulation) digital audio signals.
6SILENT indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected while the
digital sound field processor is on.
7Headphones indicator
Lights up when headphones are connected.
8DSP program indicators
The name of the selected DSP program lights up when the
ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIE THEATER 1, MOVIE
THEATER 2 or V/DTS SURROUND DSP program is
selected.
9Multi-information display
Shows the current DSP program name and other
information when adjusting or changing settings.
0STEREO indicator
Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an
FM stereo broadcast while the “AU TO” indicator is lit.
qTUNED indicator
Lights up when this unit is tuned to a station.
wMEMORY indicator
Flashes to show a station can be stored.
eAUTO indicator
Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.
rSLEEP indicator
Lights up while the sleep timer is on.
tInput channel indicator
Indicates the channel components of input signals being
received.
Front panel display
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English INTRODUCTION
PREPARATIONBASIC OPERA-
TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
SPEAKER SETUP
Speakers
This unit has been designed to provide the best sound-
field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main left and
right speakers, rear left and right speakers and a center
speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with
different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a
moving human voice and other types of sound may not
shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers
from the same manufacturer or speakers with the same
tonal quality.
The main speakers are used for the main source sound
plus effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers
from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are
used for effect and surround sounds. The center speaker is
for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.).
The main speakers should be high-performance models
and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other
speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For
precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use the
models of equivalent performance with the main
speakers.
Use of a subwoofer expands your
sound field
It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is
effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from
any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE
(low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when
playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The
YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is
ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
PREPARATION
Speaker placement
Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.
Main speakers
Place the main left and right speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance between
each speaker and each side of the video monitor should
also be the same.
Center speaker
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front
face of your video monitor. Place the speaker as close to
the monitor as possible (such as directly over or under the
monitor) and centrally between the main speakers.
Rear speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position,
facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (6 feet) above the
floor.
Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because
low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better
to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it
slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall
reflections.
Note
•If you do not use any of effect speakers (rear and/or center),
change the settings of SPEAKER SET items at the SET MENU
to designate the signals to other terminals you connect speakers
to.
CAUTION
Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of
speakers still creates the interference with the monitor,
place the speakers away from the monitor.
Main
speaker (L)1.8 m (6 feet)
Rear speaker (L)Rear speaker (R)
SubwooferMain speaker (R) Center speaker
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SPEAKER SETUP
Connecting the speakers
Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.
CAUTION
•Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.
•Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit and/
or the speakers.
If necessary, use the SET MENU to change the speaker mode settings according to the number and size of the speakers
in your configuration after you finish connecting your speakers.
Speaker cables
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables
running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped
differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
1Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of
insulation from each of the speaker cables.
2Twist the exposed wires of the cable
together to prevent short circuits.
Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
1Unscrew the knob.
2Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side
of each terminal.
3Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
y
(U.S.A., Canada, Australia, China, Korea and General models)
•Banana plug connections are also possible. First, tighten the
knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of
the corresponding terminal.
MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
A front speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
REAR SPEAKERS terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
12
10 mm (3/8”)
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
2
3
1
Banana plug
(U.S.A. model)
(U.S.A. model)
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TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKERS DIGITAL
INPUT6CH INPUT AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO TUNERAM
ANT
FM
ANT
MONITOR
OUT D-TV
/CBLDV D
PR/CRPB/CBYGND
75Ω UNBAL.
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT S VIDEO
CD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
OPTICALD-TV/CBL
DV D
DV D VCRIN
OUT
D-TV
/CBL
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-RMD
/CD-RIN
(PLAY)CDV- AU X
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
CENTER
MAIN
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL
OUTPUTOUTPUT AUDIOMAINREAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
+
–
+
–+
–
LR
LR
LLRR
AC OUTLETS
IMPEDANCE SELECTORSET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN           :  8ΩMIN. /SPEAKERCENTER        :  8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
REAR          :  8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
MAIN           :  4ΩMIN. /SPEAKERCENTER        :  6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
REAR          :  6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
1
563 2
4
Subwoofer
systemCenter
speaker
Right
Rear speaker
SUBWOOFER jack
When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System,
connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or
rear channels are directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (low-frequency
effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance with your
SPEAKER SET selections.
Notes
•The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is 90 Hz.
•If you do not use a subwoofer, designate the signals to the main left and right speakers by changing the setting of SPEAKER SET
item “1D BASS” on the SET MENU to MAIN.
•Use the control on the subwoofer to adjust its volume level. It is also possible to adjust the volume level by using this unit’s remote
control (see “ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS” on page 49).
Main speaker
Right Left
Left
1
24 3
65
The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening
room.
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SPEAKER SETUP
SPEAKERS
MAINREAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
+
–
+
–+
–
LLRR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
MAIN           :  8ΩMIN. /SPEAKERCENTER        :  8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
REAR          :  8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
MAIN           :  4ΩMIN. /SPEAKERCENTER        :  6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
REAR          :  6ΩMIN. /SPEAKERIMPEDANCE SELECTOR
Switch
position
Left
RightSpeaker
Main
Center
Rear
Main
Center
RearImpedance level
The impedance of each speaker must
be 4Ω or higher.
The impedance must be 6Ω or
higher.
The impedance of each speaker must
be 6Ω or higher.
The impedance of each speaker must
be 8Ω or higher.
The impedance must be 8Ω or
higher.
The impedance of each speaker must
be 8Ω or higher.
(U.S.A. model)
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
WARNING
Do not change setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the power of this unit is on, this may damage
the unit. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to either position. If so, slide the switch all the way to either position when
this unit is in the standby mode.
Select the switch position (left or right) according to the impedance of the speakers in your system. Be sure to move this
switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.
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PREPARATIONBASIC OPERA-
TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
Before connecting components
CAUTION
Do not connect this unit or other components to the
mains power until all connections between the
components have been completed.
•Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to
say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to
“–”. Some components require different connection
methods and have different jack names. Refer to the
operation instructions for each component to be
connected to this unit.
•When you connect other YAMAHA audio components
(such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or
changer), connect them to the jack with the same
number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this
labeling system to all its products.
•After you have completed all connections, check them
again to make sure they are correct.
•The name of jack corresponds to input selector.
Connecting to digital jacks
This unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of
digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables.
You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, Dolby Digital
and DTS bitstreams. To enjoy multi-channel sound track
of DVD software, etc. with DSP effect, you need to make
digital connection. All digital input jacks are acceptable
for 96-kHz sampling digital signals.
Note
•The OPTICAL jacks on this unit conform to the EIA standard.
If you use a fiber optic cable that does not conform to this
standard, this unit may not function properly.
SPEAKERS DIGITAL
INPUT6CH INPUT AUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO TUNERAM
ANT
FM
ANT
MONITOR
OUT D-TV
/CBLDV D
PR/CRPB/CBYGND
75Ω UNBAL.
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT S VIDEO
CD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
OPTICALD-TV/CBL
DV D
DV D VCRIN
OUT
D-TV
/CBL
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-RMD
/CD-RIN
(PLAY)CDV- AU X
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
CENTER
MAIN
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL
OUTPUTOUTPUT AUDIOMAINREAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
+
–
+
–+
–
LR
LR
LLRR
DIGITAL INPUT jacks
(pages 13-16)
6CH INPUT jacks
(page 18)
Video component jacks
(pages 14-15) Audio component jacks
(page 16)SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT jack
(page 11)AC OUTLETS (page 18) Antenna input
terminals
(page 17)SPEAKER terminals
(pages 10-11)
DIGITAL OUTPUT
jack (page 16)
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting video components
Refer to the connection examples on the next page.
Types of video jacks
There are three types of video jacks as follows:
1 VIDEO  jack
Conventional composite video signal.
2 S VIDEO jack
Transmits color and luminance separately and achives
high-quality color reproduction.
3 COMPONENT VIDEO jacks
Transmit color difference (P
B/CB, PR/CR) and
luminance separately and provide the best quality
picture.
•Each type of video jack works independently. Signals
input through the composite video, S-video and
component jacks are only output through the
corresponding composite video, S-video, and
component jacks.
•Use a commercially available cable specified for
connecting each type of jacks.
•The description of the component video jacks may
differ depending on the component (e.g. Y, C
B, CR/Y,
P
B, PR/Y, B-Y, R-Y etc.). When using these jacks, refer
also to the operation instructions for the component
being connected.
Connecting a video monitor
Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the
MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack.
Note
•If you connect this unit with a source component using S-video
(or Component video) jacks, you also need to connect your
video monitor using S-video (or Component video) jacks.
Connecting a DVD player/digital
TV/cable TV
Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on
your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and
connect the video signal output jack on the component to
the VIDEO jack on this unit.
Then connect AUDIO jacks on your component to the
AUDIO jacks on this unit.
y
•If your video component has an S-video output or component
video output, connect the S-video signal output jack on the
component to the S VIDEO jack or connect the component
video signal output jacks on the component to the
COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
•The AUDIO jacks are available for a video component which
does not have optical digital output jack. However, multi-
channel reproduction cannot be obtained with audio signals
input from AUDIO jacks.
Connecting another video
component
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your video
component to the AUDIO jacks and connect the video
signal output jack on the component to the VIDEO jack
on this unit.
y
•You can connect the supplied A/V cable to V-AUX jacks and
use female connectors to connect a portable device such as a
game console or camcorder.
Connecting a VCR or DVR (digital
video recorder)
Connect the audio signal input jacks on your video
component to the AUDIO OUT jacks and connect the
video signal input jack on the video component to the
VIDEO OUT jack on this unit for picture recording.
Connect the audio signal output jacks on your component
to the AUDIO IN jacks and connect the video signal
output jack on the component to the VIDEO IN jack on
this unit to play a source from your recording component.
y
•If your video component has an S-video input, connect the
S-video signal input jack on the component to the S VIDEO
OUT jack.
•If your video component has an S-video output, connect the
S-video signal output jack on the component to the S VIDEO
IN jack.
Notes
•Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is
off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.
•S-video and component video signals pass independently
through this unit’s video circuit. Make sure to connect this unit
to both a source component and a recording component using
the video jacks of the same system.
COMPONENT VIDEO
PR/CRPB/CBYVIDEO S VIDEO
213
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PREPARATIONBASIC OPERA-
TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
DIGITAL
INPUT6CH INPUTAUDIO
COMPONENT VIDEO TUNER
AM
ANT
FM
ANT
MONITOR
OUT D-TV
/CBLDV D
PR/CRPB/CBYGND
75Ω UNBAL.
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT S VIDEO
CD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
OPTICALD-TV/CBL
DV D
DV D VCRIN
OUT
D-TV
/CBL
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-RMD
/CD-RIN
(PLAY)CDV- AU X
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
CENTER
MAIN
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL
OUTPUTOUTPUT AUDIO
LR
LR
VIDEO
INPUT
V
VIDEO
OUTPUT
OOPTICAL
OUTPUT
V
VV
AUDIO 
INPUT
LR
VIDEO
OUTPUTVIDEO
INPUT
LR
AUDIO 
OUTPUT
V
VIDEO
OUTPUT
OOPTICAL
OUTPUT
L
RAUDIO 
OUTPUT
V
AUDIO 
OUTPUT
LR
VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
V
O
indicates video cables indicates optical cables indicates right analog cables indicates left analog cables indicates signal directionVideo monitor VCR
DVD playerTV/digital TV/
cable TV Another video
component
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting audio components
Connecting a CD player
Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player
to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack.
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•The AUDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not
have coaxial digital output jack.
Connecting a CD recorder or MD
recorder
Connect the optical digital signal input jack on your CD
recorder or MD recorder to the DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/
CD-R jack for digital recording.
Connect the optical digital output jack on your CD
recorder or MD recorder to the DIGITAL INPUT
MD/CD-R jack to play a source from your recording
component.
C
O
DIGITAL
INPUT6CH INPUT AUDIO
TUNER
AM
ANT
FM
ANT GND
75Ω UNBAL.
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT S VIDEO
CD
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
OPTICALD-TV/CBL
DV D
DV D VCRIN
OUT
D-TV
/CBL
MD/CD-R
MD/CD-RMD
/CD-RIN
(PLAY)CDV- AU X
SUB
WOOFER
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
CENTER
MAIN
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL
OUTPUTOUTPUT AUDIO
LR
LR
OPTICAL INPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT
O
O
COAXIAL
OUTPUT
C
indicates signal direction CD player
CD recorder or
MD recorder
y
•The AUDIO jacks are available for an CD recorder or MD
recorder which does not have optical digital input or output
jack.
Notes
•Once you have connected a recording component to this unit,
keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is
off, this unit may distort the sound from other components.
•DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and analog OUT (REC) jacks are
independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL
OUTPUT jack and analog signals from OUT (REC) jacks.
indicates coaxial cables
indicates optical cables
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