Yamaha HTR-5550 User Manual

HTR-5550

AV Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended

by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water –

for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8 Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped

with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14 Lightning – For added protection for this product during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind

into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself

as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

I CAUTION

d) If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation,

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted

to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

24 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or

cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810–20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810–21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC

– NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

MAST

GROUND CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620.

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

CAUTION II

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 10 cm at the back of this unit — away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical

appliances, motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not place this unit where it may get exposed to rain, water, and/or any type of liquid.

Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in a environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 On the top of this unit, do not place:

– Other components, as they may cause damage

and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

–

Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may

cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper,

tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all

connections are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may

overheat, possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10 When disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this

might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used.

Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

13 To prevent damage by lightning, disconnect the

power cord from the wall outlet during an electrical storm.

14 Take care of this unit so that no foreign objects

and/or liquid drops inside this unit.

15 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact

qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

16 When not planning to use this unit for long

periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

17 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.

18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set

this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

19 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China and General models

only) 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.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. MODEL: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

III CAUTION

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS ............................................................ 1

FEATURES ............................................................. 2

GETTING STARTED ............................................ 3

Checking the package contents ................................. 3

Installing batteries in the remote control ...................3

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 4

Front panel ................................................................ 4

Remote control .......................................................... 6

Using the remote control ........................................... 7

Front panel display .................................................... 8

PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP ................................................. 9

Speakers .................................................................... 9

Speaker placement .................................................... 9

Connecting the speakers ..........................................10

CONNECTIONS .................................................. 13

Before connecting components ............................... 13

Connecting video components ................................ 14

Connecting audio components ................................ 16

Connecting the antennas ......................................... 17

Connecting an external decoder .............................. 18

Connecting the power supply cords ........................ 18

Turning on the power .............................................. 19

SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS .......................... 20

ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS .. 21

Using the test tone ................................................... 21

BASIC OPERATION

BASIC PLAYBACK ............................................ 23

Input modes and indications .................................... 25

Selecting a sound field program ..............................26

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING

(DSP) ................................................................. 29

Understanding sound fields .....................................29

Hi-Fi DSP programs ................................................ 29

CINEMA-DSP ...................................................... 30

Sound design of CINEMA-DSP ............................. 30

CINEMA-DSP programs ........................................ 32

TUNING ................................................................ 34

Automatic and manual tuning ................................. 34

Presetting stations .................................................... 35

Tuning in to a preset station .................................... 37

Exchanging preset stations ...................................... 37

SLEEP TIMER ..................................................... 38

Setting the sleep timer ............................................. 38

Canceling the sleep timer ........................................ 38

RECORDING ....................................................... 39

ADVANCED OPERATION

SET MENU ........................................................... 40

Adjusting the items on the SET MENU ..................40

1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) ............ 41

2 LFE LEVEL ........................................................ 43

3 SP DLY TIME (speaker delay time) ................... 43

4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) ...............................44

5 L/R BALANCE (balance of the main left and

right speakers) ..................................................... 44

6 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ........ 44

7 I/O ASSIGN (input/output assignment) ..............44

8 INPUT MODE (initial input mode) .................... 45

9 DISPLAY SET .................................................... 45

10MEM. GUARD (memory guard) ........................ 45

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ................... 46

Control area ............................................................. 46

Setting the manufacturer code .................................47

Clearing setup manufacturer codes ......................... 47

Controlling other components .................................48

ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT

SPEAKERS ....................................................... 49

ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME ..................... 50

ADJUSTING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS

FOR PRO LOGIC

Changing parameter settings ................................... 51

PRO LOGIC Music parameter descriptions ....... 51

MUSIC ......................... 51

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................... 52

GLOSSARY .......................................................... 56

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 58

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

English

FEATURES

Built-in 5-channel power amplifier

◆ Minimum RMS output power

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω) [U.S.A. and Canada models]

Main: 75 W + 75 W Center: 75 W Rear: 75 W + 75 W

[Other models]

Main: 65 W + 65 W Center: 65 W Rear: 65 W + 65 W

Multi-mode digital sound field processing

◆ Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic decoder

◆ Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1

decoder

◆ DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 decoder

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS

◆ Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆ SILENT CINEMA DSP

Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner

◆ 40-Station random access preset tuning

◆ Automatic preset tuning

◆ Preset station shifting capability (Preset

editing)

Other features

◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆ “SET MENU” for optimizing this unit for your

Audio/Video system

◆ Test tone generator for easier speaker balance

adjustment

◆ 6-channel external decoder input

◆ S-video signal input/output capability

◆ Component video input/output capability

◆ Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆ Sleep timer

◆ Remote control with preset manufacturer codes

■ About this manual

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button

names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses in this manual.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the reason of the improvement in operativity ability, and others. In this case, the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

GETTING STARTED

Checking the package contents

Check your package to make sure it contains the following items.

Remote control

CODE SET

TRANSMIT

SYSTEM

STANDBY

POWER POWER

DVD

VCR

–

HALL

SPORTS

/DTS

SUR.

LEVEL

TITLE

–

TEST

RETURN

REC

DISC SKIP

POWER

AVTV

SLEEP

MD/CD-R TUNERCD

D-TV/CBL

V-AUX

6CH INPUT

AMP

VOLUME

TV CHTV VOL

–+–

TV INPUTTV MUTE

MUTE

ENTER-

ROCK

JAZZ CLUB

CONCERT

TAINMENT

3421

MOVIE

MONO

MOVIE

THEATER 2

MOVIE

THEATER 1

678

STEREO

MATRIX 6.1

SELECT

ENTER

+10

EFFECT

PRESET/CH

SET MENU

A/B/C/D/E

SELECT

DISPLAY

AUDIO

Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4)

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model)

A/V cable (U.S.A., Canada and Australia models)

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China, Korea and General models)

(Europe, U.K., Australia and Singapore models)

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

Installing batteries in the remote control

Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the + and – marks on the batteries with the polarity markings (+ and –) inside the battery compartment.

1 Press the part and slide off the battery

compartment cover.

2 Insert the four supplied batteries (AAA, R03,

UM-4) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Slide the cover back on so that it snaps into

place.

■ Notes on batteries

• Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, that the indicator does not flash, or the light becoming dim.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline

and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

If the remote control is without batteries for more than 2 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the remote control, the contents of the memory may be cleared. When the memory is cleared, insert new batteries, set up the manufacturer code that may have been cleared.

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

1234567

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

STANDBY

SILENT

PHONES

STEREO

EFFECT

PROGRAM

MEMORY

MAN'L/AUTO FM

90 e

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode. When you turn this unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound.

Standby mode

In this mode, this unit will consume a small amount of power in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

VOLUME

BASS

– + – +

TUNING MODE

AUTO/MAN'L MONO

FM/AM

PRESET/TUNING

EDIT

PRESET/TUNING

INPUT M0DE

INPUT

A/B/C/D/E

4 INPUT MODE

Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) to receive when one component is connected to two or more input jacks. Priority cannot be set when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source.

5 INPUT l / h

Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

6 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

7 6CH INPUT

Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. This audio takes priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

6CH INPUT

TREBLE

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

8 SILENT (PHONES jack)

Allows you enjoy DSP effect for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the speakers.

9 STEREO/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.

0 PROGRAM l / h

Selects the DSP program.

q MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM)

Stores the current station in the memory.

w TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)

Switches the tuning mode between automatic and manual.

e FM/AM

Switches the reception band between FM and AM.

r PRESET/TUNING (EDIT)

Switches the function of PRESET/TUNING l / h between selecting a preset station number and tuning (the colon (:) turns on or off). This button is also used to exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other.

t PRESET/TUNING l / h

Selects preset station numbers 1 to 8 when the colon (:) appears in the front panel display. Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) does not appear.

u BASS

Adjusts the low-frequency response for the main left and right channels. Turn right to increase or turn left to decrease the lowfrequency response.

i TREBLE

Adjusts the high-frequency response for the main left and right channels. Turn right to increase or turn left to decrease the highfrequency response.

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

y A/B/C/D/E

Selects preset station groups A to E.

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote control

This section describes the remote control controls and their functions. Make sure that the AMP mode is selected before starting operation. See “REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES” on pages 46 to 48.

CODE SET

POWER POWER

AVTV

MD/CD-R TUNERCD

D-TV/CBL

DVD

TRANSMIT

STANDBY

V-AUX

SYSTEM

POWER

SLEEP

6CH INPUT

9 0

VCR

AMP

e r

SELECT

VOLUME

ROCK

CONCERT

3421

MOVIE

THEATER 1

MATRIX 6.1

+10

–

MUTE

THEATER 2

ENTER-

TAINMENT

MOVIE

STEREO

ENTER

EFFECT

SET MENU

A/B/C/D/E

DISPLAY

AUDIO

t y

TV CHTV VOL

–

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

HALL

JAZZ CLUB

MONO

SPORTS

MOVIE

678

/DTS

SUR.

SELECT

LEVEL

TITLE

PRESET/CH

–

TEST

RETURN

REC

DISC SKIP

1 Infrared window

Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the component you want to operate.

2 CODE SET

Used when setting up the manufacturer code (see page

47).

3 Input selector buttons

Select the input source and set the remote control to operate the selected source component.

4 DSP program

Select DSP programs for the AMP position. Press a button repeatedly to select a DSP program within that group.

5 LEVEL

Selects the effect speaker channel to be adjusted.

6 Multi control section

Used when changing the setting and to implement the settings.

7 TEST

Outputs the test tone to adjust the speaker levels.

8 TRANSMIT indicator

Flashes while the remote control is sending signals.

9 STANDBY

Sets this unit in the standby mode.

0 SYSTEM POWER

Turns on the power of this unit.

q SLEEP

Sets the sleep timer.

w 6CH INPUT

Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks.

e AMP

Sets the remote control to the AMP mode for controlling this unit.

r Å/ı

Sets the remote control to operate other components (not necessarily connected to this unit) without changing this unit’s input source.

t VOLUME +/–

Increases or decreases the volume level.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER

SILENT

PHONES

STEREO

EFFECT

PROGRAM

PRESET/TUNING

A/B/C/D/E

BASS

– + – +

TREBLE

INPUT

INPUT M0DE

6CH INPUT

VOLUME

STANDBY /

MEMORY

FM/AM

EDIT

PRESET/TUNING

MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO

TUNING MODE

30° 30°

y MUTE

Mutes the sound. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous volume level.

u STEREO/EFFECT

i SET MENU

Selects the SET MENU mode.

Using the remote control

Approximately 6 m (20 feet)

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.

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

English

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel display

1234

MATRIX

VIRTUAL

SILENT

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

PCM

57890qwert

VCR

DTS MOVIE

V-AUX

D-TV/CBL

DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC

THTR

ENTERTAINMENT

1 Processor indicators

Lights up when the t, g, VIRTUAL,

PRO LOGIC

DSP

or MATRIX are activated.

2 Input source indicator

Shows the current input source with a cursor.

3 MUTE indicator

Flashes while the MUTE function is on.

4 VOLUME level indicator

Indicates the volume level.

5 v indicator

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (pulse code modulation) digital audio signals.

6 SILENT indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected while the digital sound field processor is on.

7 Headphones indicator

Lights up when headphones are connected.

DVD

MD/CD-R

TUNER CD

STEREO TUNED

AUTO

MEMORY

MUTE

SLEEP

VOLUME

LCR

LFE

RC RR

9 Multi-information display

Shows the current DSP program name and other information when adjusting or changing settings.

0 STEREO indicator

Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast while the “AU TO” indicator is lit.

q TUNED indicator

Lights up when this unit is tuned to a station.

w MEMORY indicator

Flashes to show a station can be stored.

e AUTO indicator

Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode.

r SLEEP indicator

Lights up while the sleep timer is on.

t Input channel indicator

Indicates the channel components of input signals being received.

8 DSP 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.

PREPARATION

Speakers

SPEAKER SETUP

INTRODUCTION

Speaker placement

This unit has been designed to provide the best soundfield 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.

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Main speaker (R)Center speaker

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Main speaker (L)

1.8 m (6 feet)

Rear speaker (L)

■ 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.

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

CAUTION

Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speakers still creates the interference with the monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor.

English

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

10 mm (3/8”)

running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of

insulation from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable

together to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

(U.S.A. model)

Banana plug

(U.S.A. model)

■ 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.

1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side

of each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

(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 speaker

Right Left

SPEAKER SETUP

Center

speaker

INTRODUCTION

DIGITAL

COAXIAL OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

INPUT

6CH INPUT AUDIO

MAIN

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

(PLAY)

/CD-R

OUT

(REC)

CENTER

Subwoofer

system

: 6Ω

: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

–

AC OUTLETS

PREPARATION

VIDEO

S VIDEO

V-AUX

VCR

OUT

D-TV /CBL

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUTAUDIO

MONITOR OUT

TUNER

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

ANT

VIDEOS VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

PR/CRPB/CBY

DVD

D-TV /CBL

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

R R

SET BEFORE POWER ON

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

L L

MAIN

MAIN CENTER REAR

–

BASIC OPERA-

Right

Left

Rear speaker

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening room.

■ 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).

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

English

SPEAKER SETUP

■ 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.

SPEAKERS

–

R R

SET BEFORE POWER ON

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

L L

MAIN

MAIN CENTER REAR

: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 8Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 4Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

: 6Ω

MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

–

(U.S.A. model)

Switch

position

Left

Right

Speaker

Main

Center

Rear

Main

Center

Rear

Impedance level

The impedance of each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.

The impedance must be 6 Ω or higher.

The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher.

The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.

The impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher.

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.

DIGITAL INPUT jacks (pages 13-16)

6CH INPUT jacks (page 18)

Antenna input terminals (page 17)

■ 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.

SPEAKER terminals (pages 10-11)

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

DIGITAL

6CH INPUT AUDIO

INPUT

MAIN

SURROUND

COAXIAL

SUB

OPTICAL

WOOFER

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

(PLAY)

/CD-R

OUT

(REC)

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT jack (page 16)

Audio component jacks (page 16)

CENTER

OUTPUTAUDIO

SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack (page 11)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

V-AUX

VCR

OUT

D-TV /CBL

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

MONITOR OUT

VIDEOS VIDEO

Video component jacks (pages 14-15)

TUNER

AM ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

COMPONENT VIDEO

PR/CRPB/CBY

DVD

D-TV /CBL

MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

–

MAIN

L L

R R

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

–

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

AC OUTLETS (page 18)

English

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:

VIDEOS VIDEO

2 1 3

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 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

, 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.

COMPONENT VIDEO P

R/CRPB/CB

, PR/CR) and

B/CB

, CR/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, multichannel 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.

• 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.

• 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.

OPTICAL OUTPUT

CONNECTIONS

DIGITAL

INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

6CH INPUT AUDIO

MAIN

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

(PLAY)

/CD-R

OUT

(REC)

INTRODUCTION

AUDIO OUTPUT

VCR

VIDEO OUTPUT

V V

VIDEO INPUT

Another video

component

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

TV/digital TV/

cable TV

VIDEO OUTPUT

PREPARATION

VIDEO

S VIDEO

V-AUX

CENTER

VCR

OUT

D-TV

/CBL

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUTAUDIO

MONITOR OUT

TUNER

ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

ANT

VIDEOS VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

PR/CRPB/CBY

DVD

D-TV /CBL

MONITOR

OUT

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

indicates signal direction

indicates left analog cables

indicates right analog cables

indicates optical cables

indicates video cables

OPTICAL OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

DVD player

VIDEO INPUT

Video monitor

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

APPENDIX

English

CONNECTIONS

Connecting audio components

■ Connecting a CD player

Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack.

• 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.

COAXIAL OUTPUT

CD player

CD recorder or

MD recorder

OPTICAL OUTPUT

OPTICAL INPUT

• 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.

DIGITAL

INPUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

D-TV/CBL

DVD

MD/CD-R

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUTPUT

6CH INPUT AUDIO

MAIN

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

(PLAY)

/CD-R

OUT

(REC)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

V-AUX

CENTER

VCR

OUT

D-TV /CBL

DVD

SUB

WOOFER

OUTPUTAUDIO

MONITOR OUT

TUNER

AM ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

FM ANT

VIDEOS VIDEO

indicates signal direction

indicates coaxial cables

indicates optical cables

O T

Connecting the antennas

CONNECTIONS

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.

AM loop antenna

(included)

VIDEO

TUNER

AM ANT

GND

75Ω UNBAL.

ANT

VIDEO

OUT

FREQUENCY

STEP

DVD

D-TV /CBL

MONIT

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)

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model)

Open the cover of the included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter.

11 (7/16)

8 (5/16) 6 (1/14)

Cut the external sleeve of the 75-ohm coaxial cable and prepare it for connection.

Unit: mm (inch)

■ Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop

antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

3 Orient 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.

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERA-

TION

OPERATION

ADVANCED

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

Lead wire

Cut the lead wire and remove it.

Clamp with pliers.

Insert the cable wire into the slot, and clamp it with pliers.

Clamp with pliers.

Insert the wire into the slot.

Snap the cover into place.

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General models)

FM/AM

50kHz/9kHz

100kHz/10kHz

FREQUENCY

STEP

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.

APPENDIX

English

+ 46 hidden pages

Yamaha HTR-5550 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

FEATURES

GETTING STARTED

Checking the package contents

Installing batteries in the remote control

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

Remote control

Using the remote control

Front panel display

PREPARATION

Speakers

SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker placement

Connecting the speakers

CONNECTIONS

Before connecting components

Connecting video components

Connecting audio components

Connecting the antennas