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Features

 

Amplifier Features

 

 

100 Watts MAXIMUM POWER to each of the five channels
into 6 ohms at 1 kHz (EIAJ) — enough solid, clean power to
drive your home theater speakers with authority and produce
dynamically rich music, even at low volume levels, and more
than enough for a thrilling home theater experience in most
entertainment rooms.

 

 

COSTLY DISCRETE OUTPUT STAGE CIRCUITRY

 

 

HIGH-CURRENT LOW-IMPEDANCE 6-OHM DRIVE for all
five channels.

 

Audio/Video Features

 

 

POWERED BY MOTOROLA 24-BIT DSP, the DSP56009,
which runs at 88 MHz, and can execute 44 million instruc-
tions per second (MIPS) for greater processing capacity that
translates into better dynamics, more reflections and more
reverberations — parameters that define how real everything
will sound — also gives you more control over factors spe-
cific to your home theater, such as room size, ambiance,
equalization and time delay.

 

 

DOLBY

 

*

 

 DIGITAL PROCESSOR BUILT-IN to decode the

5.1 channel pristine digital audio on DVDs, HDTV and other
sources.

 

 

CINEMA RE-EQ™ CIRCUITRY**

 

FM/AM Tuner Features

 

 

30 FM/AM RANDOM PRESETS — especially convenient if
there are a lot of radio stations in your area. You can assign a
number, in any order, to each of your favorite FM and AM
stations, then access them simply at the touch of a button.

 

 

3 STATION-GROUP PRESETS

 

 

FM AUTO TUNING to quickly and easily find FM stations
in the area.

 

Other Features You’ll Enjoy

 

 

PRECISION 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 inputs, each
with its own volume control, plus Digital Echo, Digital Key
(pitch) control and for more professional sounding karaoke.

 

 

BANANA PLUG-COMPATIBLE MULTIWAY SPEAKER
BINDING

 

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol 

 are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Labora-
tories, Inc. All rights reserved.

**Re-Equalization™ is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.

 

Supplied accessories

 

Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit. 

 

Memory Preservation

 

This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A
built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents
of the memory during power failures and even when the unit is
unplugged. The unit must be plugged in order to charge the
back-up system.
The memory preservation period after the unit has been
unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the
unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a
period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been
unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a
highly humid climate.

The following accessories are only available for worldwide 
models.

75/300 ohm antenna 
adapter 

×

 1

Conversion plug (Shape may 
vary depending on the area 
which it was purchased.) 

×

 1 

T-shaped FM antenna 

×

 1

AM loop antenna 

×

 1

Remote controller (RC-386M) 

×

 1 

Batteries (size AA or UM-3) 

×

 2 

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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