ONKYO TX-SE550 User Manual

Contents Before using Important Safeguards... 2Precautions ... 3Features...

10• If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker.• Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminal

11Positioning speakersSpeaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction ofSurround sound. The placement of the speakers varies dependingon

12Making antenna connectionsConnecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire:Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Thentighten the screws with a

13Making antenna connectionsConnecting the T-shaped FM antenna:The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend theantenna and move it in variou

14 Speaker setupSLEEPDVDDISCTAPEC DTUNERMUTINGREMOTE CONTROLLER      RC-386MCH SELSENDING/LEVELDIMMERPRESETGROUPLEARN

15 STARTSubwoofer YES / NOFRONT Speaker LARGE / SMALLFRONT Speaker Distance1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ftCenter Speaker Distance1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ftSurround Spea

16 Selecting a sound sourceSLEEPDVDDISCTAPEC DTUNERMUTINGREMOTE CONTROLLER      RC-386MCH SELSENDING/LEVELDIMMERPRESE

17 Selecting a sound source Follow the steps below to adjust the level of each speaker if youhave selected MULTI-CH INPUT. 1. Press MULTI-CH INPUT bu

18 Selecting a sound source SPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers connectedto the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUNDSPEAKERS

19 Selecting a sound source The sleep timer can turn off the power to the system after a speci-fied time period.To set up this function, use the remot

2 Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructionsshould be read before the appliance is operated.2. Retain Ins

20 To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode This receiver has five Surround modes. Select a suitable mode according to the type of music you are listenin

21To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode1. Press an Input Selector button to select the desired soundsource.2. Press the SURROUND MODE button repeatedl

22Karaoke functionSLEEPDVDDISCTAPEC DTUNERMUTINGREMOTE CONTROLLER      RC-386MCH SELSENDING/LEVELDIMMERPRESETGROUPLEAR

23Karaoke functionAll you need to enjoy karaoke with the TX-SE550 is a dynamicmicrophone. The karaoke function can also cancel the vocals onyour favor

24Tuning in a radio stationFMAM√ TUNING ®FM MUTE/MODEDIRECT TUNINGNumber buttonsBASSTREBLEC DPHONESRe-EQA/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550AMFMDVD

25Using preset radio stationsGROUPNumber buttonsGROUP√ PRESET ®TUNERSCANFM MUTE/MODEMEMORYBASSTREBLEC DPHONESRe-EQA/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE

26 Recording a source Make all connections between the tape deck and the receiver asshown in the “Audio equipment connections” diagram (page 6). 1. I

27 Recording a source Video disc programs can be recorded onto a VCR (VIDEO-2). 1. Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD player, andinsert a bl

28 Programming remote controller codes Universal Programmable Remote Controller RC-386M If you are using another manufacturer’s product that has a re

29 Programming remote controller codes 1. Press the LEARN button.2. Place the head of your old remote controller 2-4 inches (5-10cm) from the head of

3 Precautions 1. Warranty Claim You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In caseof warranty claim, please report this number. 2.

30 Troubleshooting guide If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit

31SpecificationsAMPLIFIER SECTIONVIDEO SECTIONTUNER SECTION FMAMGENERALREMOTE CONTROLSpecifications and features are subject to change without notice.Po

32Control positions and namesabcdfeghiklmnopqrjSPEAKERS A BGROUPFM STEREOMEMORYA B CdBCHkHzMHzSLEEPRDSVIDEODVD 12MUTINGDIGITAL12MINTUNEDTAPE MONITOR

33Remote controller RC-386M1. Power button (POWER) [11]2. Sleep button (SLEEP) [16, 19]3. Input selector buttons [16]4. PROGRAMMABLE AREA buttons [28,

34Using the remote controller1. Press the TUNER button.2. Press the GROUP button to select the desired GROUP.3. Use the PRESET buttons to select the d

35Using the remote controllerThese buttons enable you to control ONKYO DVD players that canbe remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.)1. Press the DVD

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4 Features Amplifier Features 100 Watts MAXIMUM POWER to each of the five channelsinto 6 ohms at 1 kHz (EIAJ) — enough solid, clean power todrive you

5 Before operating this unit Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AMband tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the A

6 Audio equipment connections • On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the rightchannel, and a white connector (marke

7CDAMFM75ANTENNAGNDPHONORLRL(PLAY)(REC)RLVOUTI NSUBWOOFERPRE OUTSURROUNDFRONTRLRLTAPEI NVIDEO-1VIDEO-2I NOUTCENTERSUBWOOFERLRRLRLRCENTER SPEAKERRLLSU

8CDAMFM75ANTENNAGNDPHONORLRL(PLAY)(REC)RLVOUTI NMONI-TOROUTSUBWOOFERPRE OUTSURROUNDFRONTRLRLTAPEI NI NVIDEO-1VIDEO-2I NOUTCENTERSUBWOOFERLRRLRLRCENTE

9 Connecting other devices AC outlet connection You can connect the power cord from anotheraudio device to the rear of this receiver.Since the AC out