Yamaha HTR-5550 AV Receiver Owners Manual

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English INTRODUCTION
PREPARATIONBASIC OPERA-
TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
TUNERAM
ANT
FM
ANT
MONIT
OOUT
D-TV
/CBLDV D GND
75Ω UNBAL.
EO
VIDEO
VIDEO
R OUTFREQUENCY
STEP
100kHz/10kHz
FREQUENCY
STEP
50kHz/9kHzFM/AM
Ground (GND terminal)
For maximum safety and minimum
interference, connect the antenna GND
terminal to a good earth ground. A good
earth ground is a metal stake driven into
moist earth.Indoor FM
antenna
(included) AM loop antenna
(included)
Connecting the antennas
Connecting the AM loop antenna
1Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
2Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop
antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and
GND terminals.
3Orient the AM loop antenna for the best
reception.
Notes
•The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.
•The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an
outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.
A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer
reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor
reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the
quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA
dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas.
FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General
models)
Because the interstation frequency spacing
differs in different areas, set the
FREQUENCY STEP switch (located on
the rear panel) according to the frequency
spacing in your area.
North, Central and South America:
100 kHz/10 kHz
Other area: 50 kHz/9 kHz
Before setting this switch, disconnect the
AC power plug of this unit from the AC
outlet.
Open the cover of the
included 75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter.Cut the external sleeve
of the 75-ohm coaxial
cable and prepare it for
connection.
Cut the lead wire and
remove it.
Insert the cable wire into the
slot, and clamp it with pliers.Snap the cover into
place.
12
Unit: mm
(inch)
3
Lead wire
4Clamp with
pliers. Clamp
with
pliers.
Insert the wire
into the slot.5 Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength.
Connect each antenna correctly to the designated
terminals.
75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model)
11 (7/16)
8 (5/16)
6 (1/14)
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting an external decoder
This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN
left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and
SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an
external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier.
Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the
6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right
outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and
surround channels.
Notes
•When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, this unit
automatically turns off the digital sound field processor, and
you cannot listen to DSP programs.
•When you select 6CH INPUT as the input source, settings of
“1 SPEAKER SET” on the SET MENU do not apply (except
for “1E MAIN Lv”).
VO LTAG E
SELECTOR
SWITCHED50W MAX. TOTALAC OUTLETS
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(General model)
Connecting the power supply
cords
Connecting the AC power cord
Plug in this unit to the wall outlet.
AC OUTLETS (SWITCHED)
U.S.A., Canada, China, Europe, Singapore and
General models .............................................. 2 OUTLETS
U.K. and Australia model ................................ 1 OUTLET
Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your
components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLETS
is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM
POWER and STANDBY). These outlets will supply
power to any source component connected to this unit
whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power
(total power consumption of components) that can be
connected to the AC OUTLETS varies depending on the
area which it was purchasing.
China and General models ......................................... 50 W
Other models ........................................................... 100 W
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(China and General models)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE
plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/
220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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PREPARATIONBASIC OPERA-
TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
CONNECTIONS
NATURAL SOUND  AV RECEIVER
SILENT
PHONESSTEREOEFFECTPROGRAMPRESET/
TUNINGA/B/C/D/EBASS
–+–+ TREBLE
INPUTINPUT M0DE6CH INPUTVOLUME
STANDBY/ON 
MEMORYFM/AMEDITPRESET/TUNINGMANL/AUTO FMAUTO/MANL MONOTUNING MODE
1
1POWER
SLEEPCODE SETSTANDBYTRANSMIT
6CH INPUT
SYSTEM
V-
AUX D-
TV/CBL
TV INPUT TV MUTE
VOLUME
MUTE
AMP POWER POWER
AV TV
VCRADVDMD/CD-R TUNER CD
+
–+
– +
–TV CH TV VOL
HALLENTER-
TAINMENTROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB
B
STANDBY
/ONPOWERSYSTEM
or
Remote control
Front panel
Turning on the power
When all connections are complete, turn on the power of
this unit.
1Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on
the remote control) to turn on the power of
this unit.
The level of the main volume, and then the current
DSP program name appear on the front panel display.
2Turn on the video monitor connected to this
unit.
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Item
1A CENTER
1B MAIN
1C REAR LR
1D BASS
1E MAIN LvDescription
Sets center speaker availability and size.
Sets main speaker size.
Sets rear L/R speakers availability and size.
Sets the speaker(s) to be used to output low bass signals.
Sets the main speaker level.
Possible settings (default
setting indicated in bold)
LRG/SML/NON
LARGE/SMALL
LRG/SML/NON
SWFR/MAIN/BOTH
Nrm (Normal)/–10 dB
SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS
This unit has 5 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your
configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings
as well as other possible settings.
If the initial settings shown in the following table are not appropriate for your speaker configuration,
see “1 SPEAKER SET” on pages 41-42 to change the settings.
Summary of SPEAKER SET items 1A through 1E
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TIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels
using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is
complete, the output level heard at the listening position
should be the same from each speaker. This is important
for best performance of the digital sound field processor,
and the various decoders (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic, Dolby Pro Logic 
 and DTS).
Note
•Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are
connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from
the PHONES jack when using the test tone.
Using the test tone
Use the test tone to balance the output levels of the
speakers. The adjustment of each speaker output level
should be made at your listening position using the
remote control.
1Press AMP.
2Press TEST to output the
test tone.TEST
RETURN
AMP
BASS
–
+
TREBLE
–
+
SET MENU
SELECT PRESET/CH TV INPUT TV MUTEA/B/C/D/E
VOLUME
LEVELMENU
TEST
STEREOEFFECT
RETURNDISPLAY
TITLE
MUTE
AMP
VCRA
+
+
–+
– +
–TV CH TV VOL
–
HALLENTER-
TAINMENT
TV
SPORTSMONO
MOVIE
SELECT
MATRIX 6.1
MOVIE
 THEATER 1MOVIE
 THEATER 2
    /DTS
SUR.
ROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB34 2 1
5
90
ENTER+10
67 8
B
2,5
4
1
3
ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
NATURAL SOUND  AV RECEIVER
SILENT
PHONESSTEREOEFFECTPROGRAMPRESET/
TUNINGA/B/C/D/EBASS
–+–+ TREBLE
INPUTINPUT M0DE6CH INPUTVOLUME
STANDBY/ON 
MEMORYFM/AMEDITPRESET/TUNINGMANL/AUTO FMAUTO/MANL MONOTUNING MODE
3
3
VOLUME
+
–
VOLUME
Remote control
Front panelor
3Set the BASS and TREBLE controls on the
front panel to the center position and adjust
the volume of this unit so you can hear the
test tone.
The test tone is heard (in order) from the main left
speaker, center speaker, main right speaker, rear right
speaker, rear left speaker, and the subwoofer. The
tone is produced for 2.5 seconds from each speaker.
* Subwoofer test tone is output after the rear left
speaker (LEFT SURROUND).
The front panel display shows which speaker is
outputting the test tone.
Note
•If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this
unit to standby mode and check the speaker connections.
L SUR. R SUR.
CENTER 
RIGHT  LEFT 
*SUBWOOFER
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ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS
4Adjust the level of the
effect speakers using j / i
so that it matches the
level of the main
speakers.
While adjusting, the test tone
is heard from the selected
speaker.
Note
•To adjust the level of the main speakers, use VOLUME knob
(or VOLUME +/– on the remote control).
5When adjustment is
complete, press TEST to
stop the test tone.
Notes
•If “1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set to NON and the
center speaker is not connected, the center channel sound is
automatically output from the main left and right speakers.
•If “1C REAR LR” on the SET MENU is set to NON, the
output level of the rear left and right speakers cannot be
adjusted in step 4. The test tone will be circulated skipping the
rear right and left speakers.
•If “1D BASS” on the SET MENU is set to MAIN, the test tone
will be circulated skipping the subwoofer.
y
•It is not necessary to readjust the speaker levels once they are
set (as long as you do not change the speakers). You can enjoy
listening to or watching the input source at the desired volume
simply by adjusting the VOLUME knob (or VOLUME +/– on
the remote control).
•If the output level of the effect speakers (center, rear left, and
rear right) cannot be increased enough to match the level of the
main speakers, set “1E MAIN Lv” on SET MENU to –10 dB
(see page 42). This setting decreases the main speaker output
level to about one-third of the normal level. After you have set
“1E MAIN Lv” on the SET MENU to –10 dB, adjust the levels
for the center and rear speakers again.
SELECT PRESET/CH+ –
TEST
RETURN
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OPERATIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
BASIC PLAYBACK
1Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on
the remote control) to turn on the power.
2Turn on the video monitor connected to this
unit.
3Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the
input selector buttons on the remote control)
to select the input source.
The selected input source name and input mode
appear on the front panel display for a few seconds.
To select the audio source connected to the 6CH
INPUT jacks
(When combining with a video source)
•You need to select the input to which the video source
component is connected before selecting audio source.
Press 6CH INPUT until “6CH INPUT” appears on the
front panel display.
Note
•If “6CH INPUT” is shown on the front panel display, no other
source can be played. To select another input source, first press
6CH INPUT to turn off “6CH INPUT” from the front panel
display.
INPUT
POWER
SLEEPCODE SETSTANDBYTRANSMIT
6CH INPUT
SYSTEM
V-
AUX D-
TV/CBL
TV INPUT TV MUTE
VOLUME
STEREOEFFECT
MUTE
AMP POWER POWER
AV TV
VCRADVDMD/CD-R TUNER CD
+
–+
– +
–TV CH TV VOL
HALLENTER-
TAINMENT
TV
SPORTSMONO
MOVIE
SELECT
MATRIX 6.1
MOVIE
 THEATER 1MOVIE
 THEATER 2
    /DTS
SUR.
ROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB34 2 1
5
90
ENTER+10
67 8
B
6
1
3 3
5
V-
AUX D-
TV/CBL
VCR DVDMD/CD-R TUNER CD
LR
VOLUMEVCRV-AUXDVDTUNER CDD-
TV/CBLMD/CD-
R
NATURAL SOUND  AV RECEIVER
SILENT
PHONESSTEREOEFFECTPROGRAMPRESET/
TUNINGA/B/C/D/EBASS
–+–+ TREBLE
INPUTINPUT M0DE6CH INPUTVOLUME
STANDBY/ON 
MEMORYFM/AMEDITPRESET/TUNINGMANL/AUTO FMAUTO/MANL MONOTUNING MODE
1353
56
STANDBY
/ONPOWERSYSTEM
oror
Remote controlRemote control
Front panelFront panel
Selected input source6CH INPUT6CH INPUT
Remote control Front panelor
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BASIC PLAYBACK
4Start playback or select a broadcast station
on the source component.
Refer to the operation instructions for the
component.
5Adjust the volume to the desired level.
The volume level is displayed digitally.
Example:–70 dB
Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to
0 dB (maximum)
The volume level indicator also shows the current
volume level as a bar graph.
If desired, use BASS and TREBLE. These controls
only effect the sound from the main speakers.
Notes
•If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the low-
frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the
center and rear speakers may not match that of the main left
and right speakers.
•If you have connected a recording component to the VCR
OUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or
low volume during playback of other components, try turning
the recording component on.
6Select a DSP program if desired.
Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on
the remote control) to select a DSP program. See
pages 29 to 33 for details about DSP programs.
When using the remote control, press AMP before
selecting a DSP program.
SLEEP
6CH INPUTV-
AUX D-
TV/CBL
AMP
VCR
A
DVDMD/CD-R TUNER CD
B
VOLUME
+
–
VOLUME
BASS
–
+
TREBLE
–
+
Front panelor
Remote control
BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to enjoy video images
from a video source together with sounds from an audio
source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical
music while having beautiful scenery from a video source
on the video monitor.
Select a source from the video group, then select a source
from the audio group using the input selector buttons on
the remote control. BGV selections cannot be made with
INPUT l / h on the front panel.
To mute the sound
1Press MUTE on the
remote control.
To resume the audio output,
press MUTE again.
y
• You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME +/–, etc.
•During muting, the “MUTE” indicator flashes on the front
panel display.
When you have finished using
this unit
1Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the
remote control) to set this unit in the
standby mode.
PROGRAMor
STEREO
EFFECT
HALLENTER-
TAINMENT
TV
SPORTSMONO
MOVIE
SELECT
MATRIX 6.1
MOVIE
 THEATER 1MOVIE
 THEATER 2
    /DTS
SUR.
ROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB34 2 1
5
90
ENTER+10
67 8
Front panel Remote control
STANDBY
/ONor
STANDBY
Front panel
Remote control
MUTE
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OPERATIONADVANCED
OPERATIONADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
APPENDIX
BASIC PLAYBACK
Input modes and indications
This unit comes with a variety input jacks. You can select
the type of input signals you desire.
Each time you turn on the power of this unit, the input
mode is set according to “8 INPUT MODE” setting on
the SET MENU (see page 45 for details).
1Press INPUT MODE (the input selector
button that you have pressed to select the
input source on the remote control)
repeatedly until the desired input mode is
shown on the front panel display.
AUTO: In this mode, the input signal is selected
automatically as follows:
1) Digital signal
2) Analog  signal
DTS: In this mode, only the digital input signal
encoded with DTS is selected, even if
another signal is input at the same time.
ANALOG: In this mode, only the analog input signal is
selected, even if a digital signal is input at
the same time.
Notes
•When AUTO is selected, this unit automatically determines the
type of signal. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS
signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate
setting.
•When playing a disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS on
some LD or DVD players, the sound output delays for a
moment when playback resumes after a search because the
digital signal is selected again.
•When playing a LD source that has not been digitally recorded,
the sound may not be output for some LD players. In this case,
set the input mode to ANALOG.
INPUT MODE
DVD AUTOLR
VOLUMEVCRV-AUXDVDTUNER CDD-
TV/CBLMD/CD-
R
SLEEP
6CH INPUTV-
AUX D-
TV/CBL
AMP
VCR
A
DVDMD/CD-R TUNER CD
B
Remote control Front panelor
Input mode
Notes on 96-kHz sampling digital
signals
The digital input jacks of this unit can handle 96-kHz
sampling digital signals. Note the following when 96-kHz
sampling digital signal is input to this unit:
–DSP programs cannot be selected.
–Sound will be output as 2-channel stereo from only the
main left and right speakers. (There may be sound
output from the subwoofer depending on the
SPEAKER MODE settings on the SET MENU.)
Therefore, the level of the effect speakers cannot be
adjusted while listening to such a source.
Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs
•If the digital output data of the player has been
processed in any way, you may not be able to perform
DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection
between this unit and the player.
•If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal and
set the input mode to ANALOG, this unit may
reproduce the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. In
this case, connect the source to a digital input jack and
set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.
•If you switch the input mode to ANALOG while
playing a source encoded with a DTS signal, this unit
reproduces no sound.
•If you play a source encoded with a DTS signal with
the input mode set to AUTO;
–This unit automatically switches to the DTS-
decoding mode (The “t” indicator lights up) after
having detected the DTS signal. When playback of
the DTS source is completed, the “t” indicator
may flash. While this indicator is flashing, only DTS
source can be played. If you want to play a normal
PCM source soon, set the input mode back to AUTO.
–When the input mode is set to AUTO and a search or
skip operation is performed during playback of a
DTS source, the “t” indicator may flash. If this
status continues for longer than 30 seconds, this unit
will automatically switch from “DTS-decoding”
mode to PCM digital signal input mode. The “t”
indicator will turn off.
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BASIC PLAYBACK
Selecting a sound field program
You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a
DSP program. For details about each program, see pages
29 to 33.
1Press AMP.
2Press one of the DSP program buttons on
the remote control to select the desired
program.
The name of the selected program appears on the
front panel display.
AMP
NATURAL SOUND  AV RECEIVER
SILENT
PHONESSTEREOEFFECTPROGRAMPRESET/
TUNINGA/B/C/D/EBASS
–+–+ TREBLE
INPUTINPUT M0DE6CH INPUTVOLUME
STANDBY/ON 
MEMORYFM/AMEDITPRESET/TUNINGMANL/AUTO FMAUTO/MANL MONOTUNING MODE
PROGRAM l / h 
POWER
SLEEPCODE SETSTANDBYTRANSMIT
6CH INPUT
SYSTEM
V-
AUX D-
TV/CBL
TV INPUT TV MUTE
VOLUME
STEREOEFFECT
MUTE
AMP POWER POWER
AV TV
VCRADVDMD/CD-R TUNER CD
+
–+
– +
–TV CH TV VOL
HALLENTER-
TAINMENT
TV
SPORTSMONO
MOVIE
SELECT
MATRIX 6.1
MOVIE
 THEATER 1MOVIE
 THEATER 2
    /DTS
SUR.
ROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB34 2 1
5
90
ENTER+10
67 8
B1
2,3
3After selecting the desired program, press
the same button repeatedly to select the
desired sub-program if available.
Example: Pressing MOVIE THEATER 1 repeatedly
switches the sub-program between
“Sci-Fi” and “Spectacle”.
Notes
•There are 9 programs with sub-programs available with this
unit. However, the selection depends on the input signal format
and not all sub-programs can be used with all input signal
formats.
•The digital sound field processor cannot be used when a source
connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks of this unit is selected or
when 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit.
•The acoustics of your listening room affect the DSP program.
Minimize the sound reflections in your room to maximize the
effect created by the program.
•When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects
the last DSP program used with that source.
•When you set this unit in the standby mode, the current source
and DSP program are memorized and are automatically
selected when you turn on the power again.
•If a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input when the input mode
is set to AUTO, the DSP program (No. 7–9) automatically
switches to the appropriate decoding program.
•When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/
Normal or PRO LOGIC/Enhanced, or PRO LOGIC 
 Movie,
no sound will be heard from the main speakers and the rear
speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker. (If
“1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set to NON, the center
channel sound is output from the main speakers.)
y
• You can also select DSP program by pressing PROGRAM
l / h on the front panel.
•Select a program based on your listening preference. Program
names are just for reference.
DGTLzSci-FiRLLCRRRLFEDSPPRO LOGIC /VOLUMEMOVIETHTR1VCRV-AUXDVDTUNER CDD-
TV/CBLMD/CD-
R
Sub-program name Program name
DGTL SpectacleRLLCRRRLFEDSPPRO LOGIC /VOLUMEMOVIETHTR1VCRV-AUXDVDTUNER CDD-
TV/CBLMD/CD-
R
STEREO
EFFECT
HALLENTER-
TAINMENT
TV
SPORTSMONO
MOVIE
SELECT
MATRIX 6.1
MOVIE
 THEATER 1MOVIE
 THEATER 2
    /DTS
SUR.
ROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB34 2 1
5
90
ENTER+10
67 8
STEREO
EFFECT
HALLENTER-
TAINMENT
TV
SPORTSMONO
MOVIE
SELECT
MATRIX 6.1
MOVIE
 THEATER 1MOVIE
 THEATER 2
    /DTS
SUR.
ROCK
CONCERTJAZZ CLUB34 2 1
5
90
ENTER+10
67 8
Program name
Sub-program name
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