RX-V550AV ReceiverOWNER'S MANUALU00_RXV550_U_EN.book Page 1 Tuesday, February 17, 2004 9:21 AM
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other component
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7EnglishINTRODUCTIONH STRAIGHT (EFFECT)Switches the sound fields off or on. When STRAIGHT is selected, input signals (2-channel
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS81 Decoder indicatorsWhen any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.2 SILENT CINEMA indicatorLigh
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS9EnglishINTRODUCTIONK LFE indicatorLights up when the input signal contains the LFE signal.L Input channel indicators/speaker in
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS101 DIGITAL INPUT jacksSee pages 15, 17 and 18 for details.2 MULTI CH INPUT jacks See page 16 for connection information.3 Video
SPEAKER SETUP11EnglishPREPARATIONThe speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-chann
12SPEAKER SETUPBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound
13EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATION FRONT terminalsConnect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect i
CONNECTIONS14Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Cable indications
15EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for DVD playbackConnecting video componentsMONITOR OUTAUDIOVIDEOS VIDEODVD VIDEORLVIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEO PR
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSi• Explanation of Graphical SymbolsThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended
16CONNECTIONS Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacksThis unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right
17EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for other video components VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)Use these jacks to connect any video sour
18CONNECTIONS Connections for audio componentsConnecting audio componentsAUDIORL IN(PLAY)(REC)MD/CD-RCDDIGITALOUTPUTDIGITALINPUTOPTICALMD/CD-RCDCOAXI
19EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATIONBoth AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal
20CONNECTIONS Connecting the AC power cordPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)U.K. and Australia models ...
21EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchDo not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched o
22CONNECTIONSWhen all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the
BASIC SETUP23EnglishPREPARATIONThe basic setup feature is a useful way to set up your system quickly and with minimal effort.y• If you wish to configu
24BASIC SETUP7 Press d to display the SPEAKERS parameter.8 Press j / i to select the number of speakers you connected.SPEAKERS 6spk9 Press d to displ
25EnglishBASIC SETUPPREPARATION To balance the speaker levelsPerform the following steps after step 13 (see page 24).The unit outputs the test tone f
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSii EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGMASTGROUNDCLAMPANTENNALEAD INWIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810–20)GROUNDING CONDUC
PLAYBACK261 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.2 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.3 Press SPEA
27EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION7 Select a sound field program if desired.Rotate PROGRAM (or press AMP on the remote control to select the AMP mode, t
28PLAYBACK Selecting MULTI CH INPUTPress MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video monitor.MULTI CH INPUTW
29EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Remote control operationPress AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeated
30PLAYBACK• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing these kinds of discs
31EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (Direct Stereo)Direct Stereo allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and D
32PLAYBACK Downmixing to 2 channelsYou can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi-channel sources.Rotate PROGRAM (or press STEREO on the rem
33EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION• When you play DTS-encoded CD/LDs with the input mode set to AUTO:– This unit automatically switches to the DTS decod
TUNING34There are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
35EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION Manual tuningIf the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.iii1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for fu
36TUNING3 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds.The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. After about 5 seconds
37EnglishTUNINGBASIC OPERATION4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 through 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.Press
38TUNINGYou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset statio
RECORDING39EnglishBASIC OPERATIONRecording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instru
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS40This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multichannel playback from
41EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSSOUND FIELD PROGRAMS*You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II processing using the PLII/PLIIx para
42SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSYou can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.*
ADVANCED OPERATIONS43EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONUse this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The
44ADVANCED OPERATIONSYou can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources thr
SET MENU45EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONYou can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this
1EnglishPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFEATURES...
46SET MENUUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.yYou can change SET MENU parameters while the unit is reproducing sound.You canno
47EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors
48SET MENU Speaker level B)SP LEVELUse these settings to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and eac
49EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATION Audio set G)AUDIO SETUse to customize this units overall audio settings.Audio mute A.MUTEUse to adjust how much
50SET MENUUse to adjust the optional system parameters. Display set A)DISPLAY SETDimmer DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness of the front panel displa
REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES51EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made
52REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESYou can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up for each input area. For
53EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONOnce you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other compo
54REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Clearing a setup manufacturer code for component control1 Press an input selector button or / to select the component cont
ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)55EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONThis unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio system. You can contr
FEATURES2Built-in 6-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)Front: 90 W + 90 WCenter: 90 WSurround: 90 W + 90
56ZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2. You can even select the input source and
57EnglishZONE 2 (U.S.A., CANADA AND AUSTRALIA MODELS ONLY)ADVANCED OPERATION When you have finished using the unitTo set both the main unit and Zone
EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS58What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room.
59EnglishEDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERSADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 as necessary to change other program parameters.You cannot cha
SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS60You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately i
61EnglishSOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFor PRO LOGIC IIx Music and PRO LOGIC II Music PANORAMAFunction: Extends the front s
TROUBLESHOOTING62Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the
63EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuitry has been activated
64TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS indicator in the front panel di
65EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tuner Remote controlProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageFMFM stereo reception is noisy.The characteristi
GETTING STARTED3EnglishINTRODUCTIONPlease check that you received all of the following parts.1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cove
RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS66If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets A
GLOSSARY67EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-cha
68GLOSSARY CINEMA DSPSince the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a thea
69EnglishGLOSSARYADDITIONAL INFORMATION Component video signalWith the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal
SPECIFICATIONS70AUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω...
iLIST OF MANUFACTURER CODESTVA TANDY 0941ABEX 1151ADMIRA 1141ADVENTURA 1131AIKO 1121AIWA 1481AKAI 0331, 1101, 1111ALBA 0431ALLERON 1091AMBASSADOR 1081
iiSANYO 0171, 0231, 0271, 0661, 0801, 0911, 0981, 1231, 1251, 1261SBR 1001SCHEIDER 1001SCIMITSU 1031SCOTCH 0861SCOTT 0831, 0861, 0941, 1031, 1051, 109
iiiHARMAN/KARDON0632, 1082HARWOOD 0752, 0852HEADQUARTER 0612HI-Q 0842HINARI 0852HITACHI 0102, 0562, 0572, 0582, 0592, 0602, 0992ITT 0942JVC (VICTOR) 0
ivSAE 0215SAMSUNG 1285SANSUI 0215, 0625, 0975, 1025, 1105SANYO 0145, 0555, 0635, 0765SCOTT 0325, 1105SEARS 0345SHARP 0235, 0665, 0895, 1065, 1075SHERW
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS41 STANDBY/ONTurns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5EnglishINTRODUCTION0 PHONES (SILENT CINEMA) jackOutputs audio signals for private listening with headphones. When you connect h
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