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AV Receiver
Owner’s Manual
Read the supplied booklet Safety Brochure before using the unit.
English
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 1 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Owner’s Manual

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

Page 2 - CONTENTS

En 10Remote control1 Remote control signal transmitterTransmits infrared signals.2 SLEEP keySwitches the unit to standby mode automatically after a sp

Page 3 - APPENDIX 93

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

Page 4 - Accessories

En 101BLUETOOTHWireless network is not found.Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication.T

Page 5 - FEATURES

En 102Error indications on the front displayMessage Cause RemedyAccess denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select th

Page 6

En 103Audio information Audio decoding formatDolby DigitalDolby Digital is a compressed digital audio format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. th

Page 7 - INFO (WPS)

En 104Sampling frequency/Quantization bitSampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is

Page 8 - Front display (indicators)

En 105Yamaha technologiesCINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor)Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie

Page 9 - Rear panel

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

Page 10 - YELLOWGREEN

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

Page 11 - PREPARATIONS

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

Page 12 - 1 Placing speakers

En 109HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signalsVideo signalsThe unit is compatible with the video signals of the following resolutions:• When CPPM copy-p

Page 13 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

En 11PREPARATIONSThis completes all the preparations. Enjoy playing movies, music, radio and other content with the unit!General setup procedure1 Plac

Page 14 - SP IMP.••8¬MIN

En 110Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.For DTS paten

Page 15 - ■ Connecting speaker cables

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

Page 16 - (with built-in amplifier)

En 112Compatible Decoding Formats• Decoding Format- Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus- Dolby Digital- DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

Page 17 - ■ Audio jacks

En 113General• Power Supply[U.S.A. and Canada models] ... AC 120 V, 60 Hz[Korea model]...

Page 18 - ■ HDMI connection

En 114SymbolsEnvelope icon (p) 72Lock icon (o) 83Numerics2.1-channel system 142ch Stereo 454K Ultra HD 175.1-channel system 13, 15AAdaptive DRC 70ADVA

Page 19 - MONITOR OUT

En 115TTest Tone 77Tone Control 70UUSB storage device content playback 58VVideo/audio input jack combination 21Virtual CINEMA FRONT 13, 45, 76Volume s

Page 20 - ■ Component video connection

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Page 21 - ■ Composite video connection

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

Page 22 - Audio••••••AV6

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

Page 23 - (CONNECT)

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

Page 24 - Preparing a wireless antenna

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

Page 25 - 7 Connecting the power cable

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-

Page 26

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

Page 27

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

Page 28

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

Page 29 - E-5:NOISY

En 2CONTENTSAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4FEATURES 5What yo

Page 30 - W-1:PHASE

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

Page 31

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

Page 32 - C (p.35)

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

Page 33

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

Page 34

En 24Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection.

Page 35

En 25After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.7 Connecting the power cableCENTERSURROUNDSPEAKERSRING CABLAGE CLASSE 2W

Page 36

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

Page 37

En 27The Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) function detects speaker connections, measures the distances from them to your listening pos

Page 38 - ❑ Using the WPS PIN code

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

Page 39 - Wireless Direct

En 29Error messagesIf any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again.TV screenFront display Proced

Page 40

En 3Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents . .

Page 41 - PLAYBACK

En 30Warning messagesIf a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instru

Page 42 - SET Complete

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

Page 43 - Selecting the sound mode

En 32Connecting the unit to a wireless networkThere are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network.Select a connection method according

Page 44 - Sci-Fi

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

Page 45

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

Page 46 - †‡Pro Logic

En 35 C: Using other connection methodsIf your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure

Page 47 - Enhancer On

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

Page 48 - FM 98.50MHz

En 37❑ Setting up the wireless connection manuallyIf you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appe

Page 49 - 02:Empty

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

Page 50 - 01:Cleared

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

Page 51 - TP FM101.30MHz

En 4AccessoriesCheck that the following accessories are supplied with the product. Remote control  Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) AM antenna  FM

Page 52 - device music on the

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

Page 53 - Connected

En 41STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 54 - ■ Playback screen

En 42STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 55 - ■ Repeat/shuffle settings

En 43STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 56 - music contents

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

Page 57

En 45 Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC)The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Sound programs suitable fo

Page 58 - USB storage device

En 46STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 59

En 47STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 60

En 48You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations.• The radio frequencies differ dependin

Page 61 - Media sharing setup

En 49Registering favorite radio stations (presets)You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easi

Page 62 - Playback of PC music contents

En 5FEATURESWhat you can do with the unitAV receiver (the unit)SpeakersBD/DVD playerHDMI ControlAudio/VideoTV remote controlAudioHDMI ControlAudioAudi

Page 63

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

Page 64 - Listening to Internet radio

En 51STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 65

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.

Page 66 - You can switch the language

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

Page 67 - 01:Empty

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

Page 68 - Audio Decoder

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

Page 69 - Input Select

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

Page 70 - ■ Volume Trim (Volume Trim)

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”

Page 71 - ■ Video Out (Video)

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

Page 72 - CONFIGURATIONS

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

Page 73 - menu items

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

Page 74

En 60 Repeat/shuffle settingsYou can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents.1When “USB” is selected as the

Page 75 - ■ Configuration

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

Page 76 - ■ Distance

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

Page 77 - ■ Equalizer

En 63 Playback screen1 Status indicatorsDisplay the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.63) and playback status (such as play/pause).2 Playback inform

Page 78

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

Page 79

En 65 Playback screen1 Playback indicator2 Playback informationDisplays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.• Use the external

Page 80 - ■ DSP Parameter

En 66STRAIGHT DIRECT ENHANCER BASSRAV546ZQ56680ENTERSETUP OPTIONTOP MENUMUTEPROGRAM VOLUMEPOP-UP/MENUNETAUXUSBBLUETOOTHSCENEBDDVDTVNETRADIOHDMIAV5 656

Page 81 - ■ Volume

En 67Registering favorite items (shortcut)You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecti

Page 82 - ■ ECO Mode

En 68Switching information on the front display1Press INFO.Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes.About 3 seconds later, the correspo

Page 83 - ■ Memory Guard

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

Page 84 - ■ Remote Color Key

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

Page 85 - ■ IP Address

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,

Page 86 - ■ Network Name

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

Page 87 - ■ Bluetooth Standby

En 72CONFIGURATIONSYou can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen.• Operations with TV screen are available on

Page 88 - Language

En 73Setup menu itemsMenu Item Function PageSpeakerConfigurationSubwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 75Front Selects the size of

Page 89

En 74SoundDSP ParameterCINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 80Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field.

Page 90 - INIT••••CANCEL

En 75SpeakerConfigures the speaker settings manually.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationConfigures the output characteristics of the spe

Page 91 - VERSION••xx.xx

En 76Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch the subwoofer phase.SettingsEnables/disables Extra Bass. When

Page 92

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

Page 93 - APPENDIX

En 78HDMIConfigures the HDMI settings.• Default settings are underlined. ConfigurationEnables/disables HDMI Control (p.107).Settings• To use HDMI con

Page 94

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

Page 95 - First, check the following:

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

Page 96

En 80SoundConfigures the audio output settings.• Default settings are underlined. DSP ParameterConfigures the surround decoder settings.Enables/disab

Page 97

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

Page 98

En 82ECOConfigures the power supply settings.• Default settings are underlined. Auto Power StandbySet the amount of time for the auto-standby functio

Page 99 - FM/AM radio

En 83FunctionConfigures the functions that make the unit easier to use.• Default settings are underlined. Input RenameChanges the input source name d

Page 100 - and network

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

Page 101 - BLUETOOTH

En 85NetworkConfigures the network settings.• Default settings are underlined. InformationDisplays the network information on the unit. Network Conn

Page 102

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)

Page 103 - ■ Audio decoding format

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

Page 104 - ■ Others

En 88LanguageSelect an on-screen menu language.• Default settings are underlined.Settings• Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information

Page 105 - ■ Supported devices

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

Page 106 - ■ File formats

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

Page 107 - Cursor keys

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

Page 108 - Audio Return Channel

En 91Updating the firmware (UPDATE)New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be d

Page 109 - signal compatibility

En 92New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you

Page 110 - Trademarks

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

Page 111 - Specifications

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

Page 112

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

Page 113

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

Page 114

En 97AudioProblem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys.Signals that

Page 115 - , 45, 76

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

Page 116

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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