AV ReceiverOwner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.English00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 1 Thursday, March 26, 2
En 10Remote control1 Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.2 SLEEP keySwitches the unit to standby mode automatically after a sp
En 100USB and networkProblem Cause RemedyThe unit does not detect the USB device.The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off th
En 101BLUETOOTHWireless network is not found.Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication.T
En 102Error indications on the front displayMessage Cause RemedyAccess denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select th
En 103Audio information Audio decoding formatDolby DigitalDolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. th
En 104Sampling frequency/Quantization bitSampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is
En 105Yamaha technologiesCINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie
En 106 File formats❑ USB, PC/NAS* Linear PCM format only• To play back FLAC files stored on your PC/NAS, you need to install server software that sup
En 107HDMI ControlHDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI. If you connect a TV that supports HDMI Control to the unit with an HDM
En 108e Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select “On” as shown below.f If you made a digital optical cab
En 109HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signalsVideo signalsThe unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions:• When CPPM copy-p
En 11PREPARATIONSThis completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!General setup procedure1 Plac
En 110Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.For DTS paten
En 111Input jacks• Analog AudioAudio x 4• Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz)Optical x 1Coaxial x 2•VideoComposite x 4Component x
En 112Compatible Decoding Formats• Decoding Format- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus- Dolby Digital- DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
En 113General• Power Supply[U.S.A. and Canada models] ... AC 120 V, 60 Hz[Korea model]...
En 114SymbolsEnvelope icon (p) 72Lock icon (o) 83Numerics2.1-channel system 142ch Stereo 454K Ultra HD 175.1-channel system 13, 15AAdaptive DRC 70ADVA
En 115TTest Tone 77Tone Control 70UUSB storage device content playback 58VVideo/audio input jack combination 21Virtual CINEMA FRONT 13, 45, 76Volume s
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En 12Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes
En 135.1-channel system• You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system).• You can place the subwoofer either
En 142.1-channel system Setting the speaker impedance(U.S.A. and Canada models only)Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm spea
En 15Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1-channel system as an example. For other
En 16 Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier)Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.AV 6Audio pin cable1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1000_RX-
En 17 Video/audio jacks❑ HDMI jacksTransmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable.• Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with t
En 18Connect a TV to the unit so that video input to the unit can be output to the TV. You can also enjoy playback of TV audio on the unit.To maximize
En 19❑ VIDEO (composite video) connectionConnect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable.AV 6AV 5AV 4AV 3AV 2AV 1OPTICAL
En 2CONTENTSAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FEATURES 5What yo
En 20The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For in
En 21 Composite video connectionConnect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). C
En 22❑ Necessary settingFor example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 6 (AUDIO) jack of the unit, change the combination setting
En 23Connecting to the jack on the front panelUse the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the
En 24Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.
En 25After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.7 Connecting the power cableCENTERSURROUNDSPEAKERSRING CABLAGE CLASSE 2W
En 26Select the desired on-screen menu language.1Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit.2Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video
En 27The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening pos
En 285To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” and press SETUP.The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start t
En 29Error messagesIf any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.TV screenFront display Proced
En 3Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . .
En 30Warning messagesIf a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instru
En 31Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection.• When you connect the unit to a ro
En 32Connecting the unit to a wireless networkThere are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.Select a connection method according
En 338Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the desired connection method.The following connection methods are available.• When you use wired
En 34❑ Sharing the iOS device setting using a USB cableIf you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the procedure below to share the iOS
En 35 C: Using other connection methodsIf your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure
En 36❑ Searching for an access pointIf you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points. After a w
En 37❑ Setting up the wireless connection manuallyIf you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appe
En 38❑ Using the WPS PIN codeIf you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen.1Use the
En 39Connecting a mobile device to the unit directly (Wireless Direct)Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly.• Wir
En 4AccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied with the product. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) AM antenna FM
En 4010Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Save” and press ENTER to save the setting.This completes the settings and “Completed” appears on the TV sc
En 41STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 42STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 43STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 44Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP t
En 45 Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC)The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sound programs suitable fo
En 46STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 47STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 48You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.• The radio frequencies differ dependin
En 49Registering favorite radio stations (presets)You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easi
En 5FEATURESWhat you can do with the unitAV receiver (the unit)SpeakersBD/DVD playerHDMI ControlAudio/VideoTV remote controlAudioHDMI ControlAudioAudi
En 50 Selecting a preset stationTune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number.1Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input so
En 51STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 52You can play back music files stored on a BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) on the unit.• To use the BLUETOOTH function, set “Bluetooth” (p.
En 53You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod.You can also play back iPod music in other methods. For details
En 54 Browse screen1 List name2 Contents listDisplays the list of iPod content. Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER to confirm the
En 55 Operating the iPod itself (simple play)1Press OPTION.2Use the cursor keys to select “iPod Mode” and press ENTER.The TV menu screen turns off an
En 56The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on the unit via network.• To use this function, the unit and
En 57• You can turn on the unit automatically when starting playback on iTunes or iPod by setting “Network Standby” (p.86) in the “Setup” menu to “On”
En 58You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit.• For details on playable USB devices, see “Supported devices and file f
En 59 Browse screen1 List name2 Contents listDisplays the list of USB storage device contents. Use the cursor keys to select an item and press ENTER
En 6Full of useful functions!❑ Connecting various devices (p.20)A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect
En 60 Repeat/shuffle settingsYou can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents.1When “USB” is selected as the
En 61You can play back music files stored on your PC or DLNA-compatible NAS on the unit.• To use this function, the unit and your PC must be connected
En 62Playback of PC music contentsFollow the procedure below to operate the PC music contents and start playback.You can control the PC/NAS with the m
En 63 Playback screen1 Status indicatorsDisplay the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.63) and playback status (such as play/pause).2 Playback inform
En 64You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world.• Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the
En 65 Playback screen1 Playback indicator2 Playback informationDisplays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.• Use the external
En 66STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656
En 67Registering favorite items (shortcut)You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecti
En 68Switching information on the front display1Press INFO.Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes.About 3 seconds later, the correspo
En 69You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), all
En 7Front panel1 z (power) keyTurns on/off (standby) the unit.2 Standby indicatorLights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following
En 70 Input Select (Input)Switches the input source. Press ENTER to switch to the selected input source.ChoicesHDMI 1-6, AV 1-6, TUNER, USB, SERVER,
En 71❑ Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim)Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume.Setting range-6.0 dB to 0.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.5 dB increments) Lipsync (Lipsync)Enabl
En 72CONFIGURATIONSYou can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen.• Operations with TV screen are available on
En 73Setup menu itemsMenu Item Function PageSpeakerConfigurationSubwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 75Front Selects the size of
En 74SoundDSP ParameterCINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 80Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field.
En 75SpeakerConfigures the speaker settings manually.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationConfigures the output characteristics of the spe
En 76Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch the subwoofer phase.SettingsEnables/disables Extra Bass. When
En 77 EqualizerAdjusts the tone with an equalizer.Selects the type of equalizer to be used.Settings• “PEQ” is available only when the YPAO has been p
En 78HDMIConfigures the HDMI settings.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationEnables/disables HDMI Control (p.107).Settings• To use HDMI con
En 79Enables/disables ARC (p.18) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”.Settings• You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are prod
En 8Front display (indicators)1 HDMILights up when HDMI signals are being input or output.OUTLights up when HDMI signals are being output.2 ENHANCERLi
En 80SoundConfigures the audio output settings.• Default settings are underlined. DSP ParameterConfigures the surround decoder settings.Enables/disab
En 81 LipsyncAdjusts the delay between video and audio output.• You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.71) in t
En 82ECOConfigures the power supply settings.• Default settings are underlined. Auto Power StandbySet the amount of time for the auto-standby functio
En 83FunctionConfigures the functions that make the unit easier to use.• Default settings are underlined. Input RenameChanges the input source name d
En 84 Remote Color KeySet the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control.SettingsDefaultAssigns the functions of p
En 85NetworkConfigures the network settings.• Default settings are underlined. InformationDisplays the network information on the unit. Network Conn
En 86 MAC Address FilterSets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices.• Operation of the AirPlay function (p.56)
En 87 Network UpdateUpdates the firmware via the network.Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s firm
En 88LanguageSelect an on-screen menu language.• Default settings are underlined.Settings• Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information
En 89Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display.1Set the unit to standby mode.2While holding down STRAIGHT on the front
En 9Rear panel1 ANTENNA jacksFor connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.23).2 HDMI OUT jackFor connecting to an HDMI-compatible TV and outputting video/a
En 90Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID)Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1). When us
En 91Updating the firmware (UPDATE)New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be d
En 92New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you
En 93APPENDIXIf you have changed speakers or have a new speaker system, use YPAO to optimize the speaker settings again (p.27). If you want to adjust
En 94Use “Audio In” in the “Option” menu to change the combination of video/audio input jacks so that it matches the output jack(s) of your external d
En 95Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly.If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions
En 96The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control.The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range
En 97AudioProblem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys.Signals that
En 98VideoNo sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used).The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers.Change the audio output setting on your
En 99FM/AM radioProblem Cause RemedyFM radio reception is weak or noisy.There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation,
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