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Precautions

 

1. Warranty Claim

 

You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case
of warranty claim, please report this number.

 

2. Recording Copyright

 

Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.

 

3. AC Fuse

 

The fuse is located inside the chassis and is not user-serviceable. If
power does not come on, contact your Onkyo authorized service
station.

 

4. Care

 

From time to time you should wipe the front and rear panels and the
cabinet with a soft cloth. For heavier dirt, dampen a soft cloth in a
weak solution of mild detergent and water, wring it out dry, and
wipe off the dirt. Following this, dry immediately with a clean cloth.
Do not use rough material, thinners, alcohol or other chemical sol-
vents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the
panel lettering.

 

5. Power
WARNING

 

BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME,
READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to
country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area
where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., AC
230 V, 50 Hz or AC 120 V, 60 Hz) written on the rear panel.

Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform
to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt-
age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.

 

For British model

 

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord
of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Blue

: Neutral

Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the termi-
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

IMPORTANT
A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be
replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5
amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for
the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. 
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

 

For U.S. model

 

Note to CATV system installer:

 

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which pro-
vides 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.

 

FCC Information for User

 

CAUTION:
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 

 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 

For Canadian model

 

CAUTION:

 

 

 

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED

THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM
DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFER-
ENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT
OF COMMUNICATIONS.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

 

CAUTION: 

 

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

 

Modele pour les Canadien

 

ATTENTION: 

 

L'INTERFÉRENCE RADIO ÉLECTRIQUE

GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE
DÉPASSE PAS LES LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLE-
MENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES,
SECTION APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS. 

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisée:

 

ATTENTION: 

 

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES,

INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

 

 

Declaration  of  Conformity

We, ONKYO EUROPE

ELECTRONICS GmbH
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20
82110 GERMERING,
GERMANY

declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding 
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and 
EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3).  

GERMERING, GERMANY

ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH

K.OTSU

Summary of Contents for TX-SE550

Page 1: ...eset radio stations 25 Recording a source 26 Programming remote controller codes 28 Appendix Troubleshooting guide 30 Specifications 31 Control guide Control positions and names 32 Remote controller R...

Page 2: ...uld be cleaned only as recom mended by the manufacturer 14 Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 15 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged...

Page 3: ...ied electrician For U S model Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC ANSI NFPA 70 which pro vides guidelines...

Page 4: ...SION VOLUME CONTROL to eliminate the noise and distortion inherent in electronic switching and give you more precise minute volume level adjustment by remote KARAOKE CAPABILITY with 2 microphone input...

Page 5: ...n usage Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal from the remote controller Notes Place the unit away from strong li...

Page 6: ...SUB WOOFER L R R L R L R CENTER SPEAKER R L L SURROUND SPEAKERS DIGITAL INPUT REMOTE CONTROL MODEL NO TX SE550 FRONT SPEAKERS A FRONT SPEAKERS B DIGITAL 1 OPTICAL DIGITAL 2 COAXIAL AC OUTLETS SWITCHED...

Page 7: ...n making any con nections Notes When using a playback only VCR you need to make only the output connections This receiver can be used with only a monitor TV equipped with a video input jack Interferen...

Page 8: ...OUT CENTER OUT SUBWOOFER OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT SURROUND OUT L Left R Right L R V Video V Audio connection cable Video connection cable On each pair of input jacks a red connector marked R correspond...

Page 9: ...s ON CD AM FM 75 ANTENNA GND PHONO R L R L PLAY REC R L V OUT IN MONI TOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SURROUND FRONT R L R L DVD TAPE IN IN VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 IN OUT CENTER SUB WOOFER L R R L R L R CENTER SPE...

Page 10: ...e the lever to replace it 2 Unscrew 3 Insert wire 4 Screw CD AM FM 75 ANTENNA GND PHONO R L R L PLAY REC R L V OUT IN MONI TOR OUT SUB WOOFER PRE OUT SURROUND FRONT R L R L DVD TAPE IN IN VIDEO 1 VIDE...

Page 11: ...ofer speaker Front speaker Left Front speaker Right Connecting the power Before you plug in the receiver confirm that all connections have been made properly Turning on this receiver s power may cause...

Page 12: ...e same antenna for both FM and TV or VCR recep tion since the FM and TV or VCR signals can interfere with each other If you must use a common FM TV or VCR antenna use a directional linkage type splitt...

Page 13: ...of an outdoor antenna is recommended Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regard ing the location Keep the antenna away from noise sources neon signs busy roads etc It is dangerou...

Page 14: ...e this button to adjust the level of each speaker CH SEL button Use this button to select a speaker Before operating your stereo system you need to set the type and position of the connected speakers...

Page 15: ...t 0 or 10dB In general leave this parameter set to 0dB When Dolby digital sound is played and if the bass range is too loud set this parameter to 10dB to decrease the Low Fre quency Effect in the low...

Page 16: ...he volume level 1 INPUT SELECTOR button Use this button to select a desired sound source DIMMER button Use this button to change the brightness of the display normal or dim SLEEP button This button al...

Page 17: ...PTICAL DIG2 Digital input DIGITAL 2 COAXIAL If an analog device is connected press the Input Selector button to select ANLG You can switch between digital and analog for the DVD VIDEO 1 2 and CD input...

Page 18: ...nd headphones BASS Boosts or cuts the bass response TREBLE Boosts or cuts the treble response 3 D BASS This button is used to clearly reproduce ultra low fre quencies When this button is pressed the 3...

Page 19: ...me reduces the time value in 10 minute incre ments When the specified time comes the power will be switched off automatically Disabling the Sleep function Press the SLEEP button until it returns to th...

Page 20: ...his mode reproduces the acoustics of a live performance ARENA Surround This mode recreates the atmosphere of a concert in a domed sta dium STEREO Select this mode when you do not wish to use the surro...

Page 21: ...material that contains necessary Dolby Digital information Press the MIDNIGHT THEATER button during Dolby Digital playback The MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator appears on the display To cancel the MIDNIGHT...

Page 22: ...MIDNIGHT THEATER SURROUND MODE MAX MIN MAX MIN PARAMETER CONTROLLER TUNING PARAMETER SELECTOR SCAN GROUP 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks Connect one or two dynamic type microphones to th...

Page 23: ...Dolby Digital for the Karaoke function You cannot use the Karaoke function while Dolby Digital signal is being input from a digital source 8 To adjust the pitch of the music in semitone steps 6 6 pre...

Page 24: ...lashing Example 88 10 MHz 50 kHz step area 8 8 1 0 10 100 kHz step area 8 8 1 Use the 0 10 number button to enter a 0 Out of range frequencies will be ignored When receiving AM broadcasts with a 10 kH...

Page 25: ...tored in the memory 1 Select the tuner as the source by pressing the AM or FM input selector button on the main unit 2 Press the GROUP button until the desired group is dis played 3 Enter the desired...

Page 26: ...onitored Press the TAPE MONITOR button The TAPE MONITOR indi cator appears on the display To stop monitoring press the TAPE MONITOR button again The TAPE MONITOR indicator turns off You cannot use the...

Page 27: ...from a video disc player or a video camcorder to VCR Adding new sound to a video tape during video editing 2 VCR VIDEO 2 VDP DVD player VIDEO 1 1 3 1 3 BASS TREBLE C D PHONES Re EQ A V KARAOKE CONTRO...

Page 28: ...ns when memorization is not possible Device commands Symbol VDP VCR TV POWER POWER POWER CHANNEL UP DOWN VOLUME UP DOWN STOP STOP PLAY PLAY Rec Pause TV VCR TV VCR switching FAST REWIND FAST FORWARD 1...

Page 29: ...be necessary to memo rize them once again using the old remote controller Reprogramming the buttons Follow the steps 1 4 described above The previous codes will be lost and new codes will be stored P...

Page 30: ...ed Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM antenna terminals 13 Buzzing noise on AM particu larly conspicuous at night or with weak stations Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluores cent...

Page 31: ...e 100 dB IHF A Signal sensitivity and impedance 1 Vp p 75 ohms DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 input out put Tuning Range 87 5 108 0 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 11 2 dBf 1 0 V 75 ohms Stereo 18 2 dBf 2 2 V 75 ohm...

Page 32: ...button 25 GROUP button 25 Number buttons 16 24 25 DIRECT TUNING button 24 TUNING UP DOWN buttons 24 FM MUTE MODE button 24 25 MEMORY button 25 9 Display Refer to the Display illustration 10 PARAMETER...

Page 33: ...ton 17 15 LEARN button 28 29 16 Tuner operation buttons TUNER 25 34 GROUP Group selector button PRESET Preset memory up down buttons 17 Tape operation buttons 34 18 Channel selector button CH SEL 14 1...

Page 34: ...IDEO 2 TAPE PHONO C D LEARN INPUT SELECTOR DVD KARAOKE VOCAL CANCEL KEY CONTROL DISC GROUP VOLUME TAPE DIMMER TUNER POWER POWER VOLUME C H TV VCR MUTING LEVEL REMOTE CONTROLLER CH SEL TEST TONE SENDIN...

Page 35: ...g an Onkyo DVD player Using the Karaoke function 2 3 1 POWER SLEEP DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TAPE PHONO C D LEARN INPUT SELECTOR DVD KARAOKE VOCAL CANCEL KEY CONTROL DISC GROUP VOLUME TAPE DIMMER TUNER POWE...

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