00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 1 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM AV Receiver Owner’s Manual Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 2 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FEATURES 5 9 Optimizing the speaker settings automatically (YPAO) . . . . . . . . . . 27 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . .
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 3 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Playing back music with AirPlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Restoring the default settings (INIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Updating the firmware (UPDATE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 4 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Accessories Operating range of the remote control Check that the following accessories are supplied with the product. • Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the unit and remain within the operating range shown below. Remote control Batteries (AAA, R03, UM-4) (x2) Within 6 m (20 ft) 30° 30° Insert the batteries the right way round.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 5 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM FEATURES What you can do with the unit Wide variety of supported content • iPod/iPhone • USB • Media server (PC/NAS) • Internet radio • AirPlay • BLUETOOTH . . . . . . Supports 2- to 5.1-channel speaker system. Allows you to enjoy your favorite acoustic spaces in various styles. p.53 p.58 p.61 p.64 p.56 p.52 • Automatically optimizing the speaker . p.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 6 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Full of useful functions! About “AV SETUP GUIDE” About “AV CONTROLLER” ❑ Connecting various devices (p.20) ❑ Application for tablets “AV SETUP GUIDE” ❑ Application for smartphone / tablets “AV CONTROLLER” A number of HDMI jacks and various input/output jacks on the unit allow you to connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players), audio devices (such as CD players), game consoles, portable audio player, and other devices.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 7 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Part names and functions Front panel a b c d e f g h i j k DIRECT YPAO MIC INFO (WPS) MEMORY FM PRESET TUNING AM INPUT SCENE BD/DVD RADIO AUX STRAIGHT PROGRAM TONE CONTROL PHONES VOLUME NET TV SILENT CINEMA (CONNECT) AUDIO l 1 z (power) key Turns on/off (standby) the unit. 2 Standby indicator Lights up when the unit is in standby mode under any of the following conditions. • HDMI Control is enabled (p.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 8 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Front display (indicators) a b c d ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE f e g h PARTY SLEEP MUTE 2 OUT 1 2 ECO 3 VOL. ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL i j 1 HDMI Lights up when HDMI signals are being input or output. OUT Lights up when HDMI signals are being output. 2 ENHANCER Lights up when Compressed Music Enhancer (p.47) is working. 3 CINEMA DSP Lights up when CINEMA DSP (p.44) or CINEMA DSP 3D (p.44) is working.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 9 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Rear panel a b c d e f (U.S.A. model) W HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) HDMI 2 HDMI 5 HDMI 4 HDMI 3 HDMI 6 NETWORK HDCP2.2 (NET) SS ARC ANTENNA FM (RADIO) AM COMPONENT VIDEO PR PR 75 Ω SPEAKERS PB PB FRONT Y CENTER SURROUND Y VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OPTICAL (TV) AV 1 COAXIAL COAXIAL AV 2 AV 3 MONITOR OUT AV 4 AV 5 AV 6 g SUBWOOFER PRE OUT h i 1 ANTENNA jacks For connecting to FM and AM antennas (p.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 10 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Remote control 1 Remote control signal transmitter a Transmits infrared signals. 2 SLEEP key b l SLEEP HDMI c 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX 3 Input selection keys AV SCENE d e f g BD DVD TV PROGRAM NET RADIO VOLUME MUTE m n POP-UP/MENU TOP MENU SETUP OPTION Switches the unit to standby mode automatically after a specified period of time has elapsed (sleep timer).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 11 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM PREPARATIONS General setup procedure 1 Placing speakers (p.12) Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place them in your room. 2 Connecting speakers (p.15) Connect the speakers to the unit. 3 Connecting a TV (p.18) Connect a TV to the unit. 4 Connecting playback devices (p.20) Connect video devices (such as BD/DVD players) and audio devices (such as CD players) to the unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 12 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Placing speakers Select the speaker layout for the number of speakers that you are using and place the speakers and subwoofer in your room. This section describes the representative speaker layout examples. Caution • (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the unit’s speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 13 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.1-channel system 4.1-channel system 1 9 1 2 2 9 3 4 4 5 10° to 30° 5 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 10° to 30° 3.1-channel system • You can enjoy surround sound even without the center speaker (front 4.1-channel system). • You can place the subwoofer either in the left or right side. 5.1-channel system (Virtual CINEMA FRONT) 1 9 1 2 4 9 5 3 • To utilize this configuration, set “Virtual CINEMA FRONT” (p.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 14 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Setting the speaker impedance 2.1-channel system (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 1 Under its default settings, the unit is configured for 8-ohm speakers. When connecting 6-ohm speakers, set the speaker impedance to “6 Ω MIN”. 2 9 1 Before connecting speakers, connect the power cable to an AC wall outlet. 2 While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). z (power) STRAIGHT 3 Check that “SP IMP.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 15 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 Connecting speakers Connect the speakers placed in your room to the unit. The following diagrams provide connections for 5.1-channel system as an example. For other systems, connect speakers while referring to the connection diagram for the 5.1-channel system. SPEAKERS CENTER FRONT • Remove the unit’s power cable from an AC wall outlet and turn off the subwoofer before connecting the speakers.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 16 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Connecting the subwoofer (with built-in amplifier) Use an audio pin cable to connect the subwoofer.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 17 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Input/output jacks and cables ■ Video/audio jacks ■ Video jacks ■ Audio jacks ❑ HDMI jacks ❑ COMPONENT VIDEO jacks ❑ OPTICAL jacks Transmit digital video and digital sound through a single jack. Use an HDMI cable. Transmit video signals separated into three components: luminance (Y), chrominance blue (PB), and chrominance red (PR). Use a component video cable with three plugs. Transmit digital audio signals.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 18 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Connecting a TV ■ Component / composite video connection Connect 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. When connecting any video device with a component video cable, connect the TV to the MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) jacks. To maximize the performance of the unit, we recommend connecting a TV with an HDMI cable.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 19 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ VIDEO (composite video) connection Connect the TV to the unit with a video pin cable and a digital optical cable. MONITOR OUT (VIDEO) jack The unit (rear) HDMI OUT HDMI 1 HDCP2.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 20 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Connecting playback devices ■ Component video connection The unit is equipped with a variety of input jacks including HDMI input jacks to allow you to connect different types of playback devices. For information on how to connect a BLUETOOTH device, an iPod, or a USB storage device, see the following pages.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 21 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ Composite video connection ■ Changing the combination of video/audio input jacks Connect a video device to the unit with a video pin cable and an audio cable (digital coaxial or stereo pin cable). Choose a set of input jacks (on the unit) depending on the audio output jacks available on your video device.
05_setup.fm Page 22 Monday, March 30, 2015 1:33 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Necessary setting 5 For example, if you have connected a video device to HDMI 2 and AV 6 (AUDIO) jack of the unit, change the combination setting as follows. Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “AV 6” (audio input jack to be used). ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE HDMI 2 jack The unit (rear) HDMI 1 HDCP2.2 (BD/DVD) VOL.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 23 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Connecting to the jack on the front panel 5 Connecting the FM/AM antennas Use the AUX jack on the front panel to temporarily connect devices such as portable audio players to the unit. Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas to the unit. Before making a connection, stop playback on the device and turn down the volume on the unit. Fix the end of the FM antenna to a wall, and place the AM antenna on a flat surface.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 24 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 Preparing for connecting to a network Connect the unit to a router (access point) with a network cable, or prepare the wireless antenna for establishing a wireless network connection. • Some security software installed on your PC or the firewall settings of network devices (such as a router) may block the access of the unit to the network devices or the Internet.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 25 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 Connecting the power cable After all the connections are complete, plug in the power cable.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 26 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 z SLEEP 8 Selecting an on-screen menu language HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 Select the desired on-screen menu language. 1 2 AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX BD DVD TV Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. Turn on the TV and switch the TV input to display video from the unit (HDMI OUT jack).
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00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 28 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 To start the measurement, use the cursor keys to select “Start” and press SETUP. 6 Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “SAVE” and press ENTER. The measurement will start in 10 seconds. Press ENTER to start the measurement immediately.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 29 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Error messages If any error message is displayed during the measurement, resolve the problem and perform YPAO again. Auto Setup ERROR E-5:Noisy Start Error message Exit PROCEED 5% TV screen ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL. ECO E-5:NOISY ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Front display ■ Procedure to handle errors 1 Check the content of error message and press ENTER.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 30 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Warning messages If a warning message is displayed after the measurement, you can still save the measurement results by following on-screen instructions. However, we recommend you perform YPAO again in order to use the unit with the optimal speaker settings. Warning message Auto Setup Start 3 / 2 / 0.1 ch 3.0 / 10.5 m -3.0 / +10.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 31 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Connecting to a network wirelessly ■ Connecting without a wireless router (access point) Connect the unit to a wireless router (access point) or a mobile device by establishing a wireless connection. Connect a mobile device to the unit directly. You can use the application for smartphone / tablet “AV CONTROLLER” (p.6) to control the unit from mobiles devices or enjoy music files stored on mobiles devices on the unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 32 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 z SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX Connecting the unit to a wireless network 6 There are several methods to connect the unit to a wireless network. Select a connection method according to your environment. AV Use the cursor keys (e/r) to select “Wireless (Wi-Fi)” and press ENTER. Network Connection Connection Do you own iOS devices (iPhone/iPod touch)? Yes A (p.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 33 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX BD DVD TV AV Use the cursor keys (q/w) and ENTER to select the desired connection method. Share Wi-Fi Settings ❑ Sharing the iOS device setting wirelessly If you select “Wireless (WAC)” as the connection method, perform the network setting sharing operation on your iOS device. (The following procedure is a setup example for iOS 8.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 34 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 z SLEEP 2 5 6 1 2 ■ B: Using the WPS button configuration You can easily set up a wireless connection with one push of the WPS button. 1 2 3 4 If you select “USB Cable” as the connection method, follow the procedure below to share the iOS device setting with the unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 35 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ■ C: Using other connection methods z SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 If your wireless router (access point) does not support WPS button configuration method, follow the procedure below to configure the wireless network settings. AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX BD DVD TV 1 2 7 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired connection method and press ENTER.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 36 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Searching for an access point SLEEP If you select “Access Point Scan” as the connection method, the unit starts searching for access points. After a while, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 4 When the connection process finishes, “Completed” appears on the TV screen.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 37 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Setting up the wireless connection manually SLEEP If you select “Manual Setting” as the connection method, the wireless connection setting screen appears on the TV. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 You need to setup the SSID (network name), encryption method and security key for your network.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 38 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ❑ Using the WPS PIN code SLEEP 3 4 If you select “PIN Code” as the connection method, the list of available access points appears on the TV screen. 3 4 1 HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select the desired access point and press ENTER. The PIN code of the unit appears on the TV screen.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 39 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 z SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 2 Follow the procedure below to connect a mobile device to the unit directly. 4 3 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX TV PROGRAM NET 1 2 RADIO VOLUME MUTE Press z (receiver power) to turn on the unit. • If you select “None”, the connection may be insecure since the communication is not encrypted. 8 • If you select “None” in step 7, this item is not available.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 40 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “Save” and SLEEP press ENTER to save the setting. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 This completes the settings and “Completed” appears on the TV screen. AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX Next, configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device. 11 Configure the Wi-Fi settings of a mobile device.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 41 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM PLAYBACK SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 Basic playback procedure AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX BD DVD TV Input selection selection Input keys keys SCENE PROGRAM NET TOP MENU Turn on the external devices (such as a TV or BD/DVD player) connected to the unit. 2 Use the input selection keys to select an input source. 3 Start playback on the external device or select a radio station.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 42 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Selecting the input source and favorite settings with one touch (SCENE) SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 The SCENE function allows you to select the assigned input source, sound program, and Compressed Music Enhancer on/off with just one touch.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 43 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Selecting the sound mode SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs and surround decoders that allow you to enjoy playback sources with your favorite sound mode (such as sound field effect or stereo playback). AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX BD DVD TV ❑ I want to enjoy viewing video sources such as movies, TV programs, or games.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 44 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Enjoying stereoscopic sound fields (CINEMA DSP 3D) The unit is equipped with a variety of sound programs that utilize Yamaha's original DSP technology (CINEMA DSP 3D). It allows you to easily create sound fields like actual movie theaters or concert halls in your room and enjoy natural stereoscopic sound fields.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 45 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Sound programs suitable for music (MUSIC) ■ Enjoying sound field effects without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) The following sound programs are optimized for listening to music sources. Hall in Munich This program simulates a Munich concert hall with approximately 2,500 seats that uses stylish wood for the interior finishing. Fine, beautiful reverberations spread richly, creating a calming atmosphere.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 46 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Enjoying unprocessed playback SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX You can play back input sources without any sound field effect processing. 4 AV ■ Playing back in original channels (straight decode) When the straight decode mode is enabled, the unit produces stereo sound from the front speakers for 2-channel sources such as CDs, and produces unprocessed multichannel sounds for multichannel sources.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 47 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Enjoying pure high fidelity sound (direct playback) SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 When the direct playback mode is enabled, the unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry in order to reduce the electrical noise from other circuitry (such as the front display). It allows you to enjoy Hi-Fi sound quality. AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX 1 TV NET Press DIRECT.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 48 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Listening to FM/AM radio SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 You can tune into a radio station by specifying its frequency or selecting from registered radio stations. Selecting a frequency for reception AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX FM AM TV 1 Press FM or AM to select a band. “TUNER” is selected as the input source and then the frequency currently selected is displayed.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 49 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Registering favorite radio stations (presets) SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 3 You can register up to 40 radio stations as presets. Once you have registered stations, you can easily tune into them by selecting their preset numbers. 4 6 AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX TV AM PROGRAM RADIO • To register AM radio stations, follow “Registering a radio station manually”. VOLUME MUTE TOP MENU • (U.K.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 50 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 ■ Selecting a preset station ■ Clearing preset stations Tune into a registered radio station by selecting its preset number. Clear radio stations registered to the preset numbers. 1 Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. 1 Press FM or AM to select “TUNER” as the input source. 2 Press PRESET repeatedly to select the desired radio station. 2 3 Press OPTION.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 51 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Radio Data System tuning SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 Radio Data System is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The unit can receive various types of Radio Data System data, such as “Program Service”, “Program Type,” “Radio Text” and “Clock Time”, when it is tuned into a Radio Data System broadcasting station.
06_playback.fm Page 52 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 1:13 PM Playing back music via BLUETOOTH SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 You can play back music files stored on a BLUETOOTH device (such as smartphones) on the unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 53 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Playing back iPod music SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 You can play back iPod music on the unit using a USB cable supplied with the iPod. AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX You can also play back iPod music in other methods. For details, see the following pages. • Playing back music with AirPlay (p.56) USB TV • Playing back music stored on a BLUETOOTH device (p.
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00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 55 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Operating the iPod itself (simple play) SLEEP 1 2 HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX TV NET Use the cursor keys to select “iPod Mode” and press ENTER. To display the TV menu screen, select “iPod Mode” and press ENTER again. RADIO 3 PROGRAM You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings of your iPod. Press OPTION. The TV menu screen turns off and iPod operations are enabled.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 56 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Playing back music with AirPlay Playback of iTunes/iPod music contents The AirPlay function allows you to play back iTunes or iPhone/iPad/iPod touch music on the unit via network. Follow the procedure below to play back iTunes/iPod music contents on the unit. iTunes 1 PC Router Turn on the unit, and start iTunes on the PC or display the playback screen on the iPod. If the iTunes/iPod recognizes the unit, the AirPlay icon ( ) appears.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 57 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Use the following remote control keys to control playback. SLEEP • 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”. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 • You can edit the network name (the unit’s name on the network) displayed on iTunes/iPod in “Network Name” (p.86) in the “Setup” menu.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 58 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Playing back music stored on a USB storage device SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 You can play back music files stored on a USB storage device on the unit. AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX Follow the procedure below to operate the USB storage device contents and start playback. • For details on playable USB devices, see “Supported devices and file formats” (p.105).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 59 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Browse screen ■ Playback screen SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 3 1 4 6 AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX 2 4 USB Top USB Now Playing Blues Classical Electronica Jazz Pop Rock Soundtrack Speaking 3 1 Artist Name 5 Album Name Song Title 2 2:30 1/12 [DISPLAY] to Now Playing [DISPLAY] : Screen Off SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO 1 Status indicators 1 List name Display the current repeat/shuffle settings (p.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 60 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Repeat/shuffle settings SLEEP You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for playback of USB storage device contents. HDMI 1 2 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 AV 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX BD DVD TV 1 When “USB” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat” (Repeat) or “Shuffle” (Shuffle) and press ENTER.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 61 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Playing back music stored on media servers (PCs/NAS) ❑ For Windows Media Player 11 You 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 to the same router (p.24). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.85) in the “Setup” menu.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 62 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Browse screen Playback of PC music contents SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX You can control the PC/NAS with the menu displayed on the TV screen. AV NET TV NET RADIO VOLUME MUTE SETUP OPTION • If playback of a music file selected from the unit is ongoing on your PC, the playback screen is displayed.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 63 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Playback screen ■ Repeat/shuffle settings SLEEP You can configure the repeat/shuffle settings for the playback of PC music content. HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 1 SERVER Now Playing AV 1 2 Artist Name 4 3 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX 1 When “SERVER” is selected as the input source, press OPTION. 2 Use the cursor keys to select “Repeat” (Repeat) or “Shuffle” (Shuffle) and press ENTER.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 64 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Listening to Internet radio SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 You can listen to Internet radio stations from all over the world. ■ Browse screen AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX NET TV • To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet (p.24). You can check whether the network parameters (such as the IP address) are properly assigned to the unit in “Information” (p.85) in the “Setup” menu.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 65 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Playback screen SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 1 NET RADIO Now Playing AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX Station Name 2 Album Name Song Title 2:30 [DISPLAY] : Screen Off SCENE BD DVD TV NET RADIO 1 Playback indicator 2 Playback information PROGRAM Displays the station name, album name, song title, and elapsed time.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 66 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Registering favorite Internet radio stations (bookmarks) SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 You can register your favorite Internet radio stations to the “Bookmarks” folder. 4 3 AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX ■ Registering the station with the Option menu Access the vTuner website (http://yradio.vtuner.com/) with the web browser on your PC and enter the vTuner ID. You can switch the language.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 67 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Useful functions SLEEP HDMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX Registering favorite items (shortcut) AV BLUETOOTH USB NET SCENE BD DVD TV You can register up to 40 favorite USB and network contents as shortcuts and access them directly by selecting the shortcut numbers. NET • You can also use the “Bookmark” feature to register Internet radio stations (p.66).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 68 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Switching information on the front display 1 Press INFO. Each time you press the key, the displayed item changes. ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE SLEEP MUTE OUT VOL. ECO ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Audio Decoder Item name About 3 seconds later, the corresponding information for the displayed item appears. ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 69 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Configuring playback settings for different playback sources (Option menu) Option menu items You can configure separate playback settings for different playback sources. This menu is available on the front panel (or on the TV screen), allowing you to easily configure settings during playback. 1 Press OPTION. • Available items vary depending on the selected input source. • Text in parentheses denotes indicators on the front display.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 70 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Item Shuffle (Shuffle) Volume Interlock (Interlock) Bookmark On (Bookmark On) Bookmark Off (Bookmark Off) Function Configures the shuffle setting for the iPod (p.55), USB storage device (p.60), or media server (p.63). Enables/disables volume controls from iTunes/iPod via AirPlay. Adds your favorite Internet radio station to the “Bookmarks” folder, or removes it from the “Bookmarks” folder. ❑ Adaptive DRC (A.
06_playback.fm Page 71 Monday, April 13, 2015 9:35 AM ❑ Subwoofer Trim (SW.Trim) ■ Audio In (Audio) Fine-adjusts the subwoofer volume. Combines the video jack of the selected input source (HDMI 1-6 or AV 1-6) with an audio jack of others. For example, use this function in the following cases. Setting range -6.0 dB to 0.0 dB to +6.0 dB (0.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 72 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM CONFIGURATIONS Configuring various functions (Setup menu) You can configure the unit’s various function with the menu displayed on the TV screen. • Operations with TV screen are available only when your TV is connected to the unit via HDMI. If not, carry out operations while viewing the front display. 4 5 • If new firmware is available, the envelope icon (p) appears in the screen. 1 2 Press SETUP.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 73 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Setup menu items Menu Item Function Page Subwoofer Selects whether or not a subwoofer is connected. 75 Front Selects the size of the front speakers. 75 Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. 75 Surround Selects whether or not surround speakers are connected and their size.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 74 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Menu Item DSP Parameter Sound Function Page CINEMA DSP 3D Mode Enables/disables CINEMA DSP 3D. 80 Panorama Enables/disables the broadening effect of the front sound field. 80 Center Width Adjusts the broadening effect of the center sound field. 80 Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 75 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Speaker Configures the speaker settings manually. Center Selects whether or not a center speaker is connected and its size. • Default settings are underlined. Settings ■ Configuration Configures the output characteristics of the speakers. • When you configure the speaker size, select “Large” if the woofer diameter of your speaker is 16 cm (6-1/4”) or larger or “Small” if it is smaller than 16 cm (6-1/4”).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 76 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Distance Subwoofer Phase Sets the distance between each speaker and listening position so that sounds from the speakers reach the listening position at the same time. First, select the unit of distance from “Meter” or “Feet”. Sets the phase of the subwoofer. When the bass sound is lacking or unclear, switch the subwoofer phase. Settings Normal Does not reverse the subwoofer phase. Reverse Reverses the subwoofer phase.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 77 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Equalizer ■ Test Tone Adjusts the tone with an equalizer. Enables/disables the test tone output. Test tone output helps you to adjust the speaker balance or equalizer while confirming its effect. EQ Select Settings Selects the type of equalizer to be used. Off Does not output test tones. On Outputs test tones automatically when you adjust the speaker balance or equalizer.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 78 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM HDMI Configures the HDMI settings. Standby Through Select whether to output videos/audio (input through HDMI jacks) to the TV when the unit is in standby mode. If this function is set to “On” or “Auto”, you can use the input selection keys (HDMI 1–6) to select an HDMI input even when the unit is in standby mode (the standby indicator on the unit blinks). • Default settings are underlined.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 79 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ARC Enables/disables ARC (p.18) when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”. Settings Off Disables ARC. On Enables ARC. • You do not need to change this setting normally. In case noises are produced from the speakers connected to the unit because TV audio signals input to the unit via ARC are not supported by the unit, set “ARC” to “Off” and use the TV’s speakers. SCENE Enables/disable SCENE link playback when “HDMI Control” is set to “On”.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 80 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Sound Configures the audio output settings. Dimension Adjusts the difference in level between the front and surround sound fields. Higher to strengthen the front sound field and lower to strengthen the surround sound field. This setting is effective when “bPLII Music” is selected. • Default settings are underlined. ■ DSP Parameter Setting range -3 to 0 to +3 Configures the surround decoder settings.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 81 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Lipsync ■ Volume Adjusts the delay between video and audio output. Configures the volume settings. Scale • You can enable/disable the Lipsync function by input sources in “Lipsync” (p.71) in the “Option” menu. Switches the scale of the volume display. Select Settings Selects the method to adjust the delay between video and audio output. dB Displays the volume in the “dB” unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 82 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ECO Configures the power supply settings. • Default settings are underlined. ■ Auto Power Standby Set the amount of time for the auto-standby function. Settings Off Does not set the unit to standby mode automatically. 20 minutes Sets the unit to standby mode when you have not operated the unit and the unit has not detected any input signal for the specified time.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 83 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Function Configures the functions that make the unit easier to use. 6 To exit from the menu, press SETUP. ■ Input Skip • Default settings are underlined. Set which input source is skipped when operating the INPUT key. ■ Input Rename You can select the desired input source quickly by skipping unnecessary input sources. Changes the input source name displayed on the front display.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 84 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Remote Color Key Set the unit's functions for the RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE key of the remote control. Settings Default Assigns the functions of playback devices connected to the unit with an HDMI cable. Input Assigns the unit's input sources to each key. The assigned input sources can be set separately.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 85 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Network ■ IP Address Configures the network settings. Configures the network parameters (such as IP address). • Default settings are underlined. DHCP ■ Information Select whether to use a DHCP server. Displays the network information on the unit.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 86 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ MAC Address Filter ■ Network Standby Sets the MAC address filter to limit access to the unit from other network devices. Selects whether the unit can be turned on from other network devices (network standby). Settings • Operation of the AirPlay function (p.56) or the DMC is not limited by this setting. Off Disables the network standby function. On Enables the network standby function.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 87 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ Network Update Bluetooth Updates the firmware via the network. Configures the BLUETOOTH settings. Perform Update ■ Bluetooth Starts the process to update the unit’s firmware. For details, see “Updating the unit’s firmware via the network” (p.92). Enables/disables the BLUETOOTH function (p.52). Settings Firmware Version Displays the version of the firmware installed on the unit. Off Disables the BLUETOOTH function.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 88 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Language Select an on-screen menu language. • Default settings are underlined. Settings English English 日本語 Japanese Français French Deutsch German Español Spanish Русский Russian Italiano Italian 中文 Chinese • Japanese and Chinese characters used in content information (such as song titles) cannot be displayed. • The information on the front display is provided in English only.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 89 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Configuring the system settings (ADVANCED SETUP menu) ADVANCED SETUP menu items Configure the system settings of the unit while viewing the front display. 1 2 Set the unit to standby mode. • Default settings are underlined. While holding down STRAIGHT on the front panel, press z (power). z (power) PROGRAM 3 4 5 Item Function SP IMP. (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Changes the speaker impedance setting.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 90 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Selecting the remote control ID (REMOTE ID) Switching the video signal type (TV FORMAT) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE OUT REMOTE ID••ID1 TV FORMAT•NTSC ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL Switch the video signal type of HDMI output so that it matches to the format of your TV. Change the unit’s remote control ID so that it matches the remote control’s ID (default: ID1).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 91 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Updating the firmware (UPDATE) ENHANCER STEREO TUNED CHARGE OUT SLEEP MUTE VOL. ECO UPDATE•••••USB ADAPTIVE DRC VIRTUAL New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. Updates can be downloaded from our website. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network. For details, refer to the information supplied with updates.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 92 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Updating the unit’s firmware via the network SLEEP HDMI 1 2 5 6 3 4 New firmware that provides additional features or product improvements will be released as needed. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can download the firmware via the network and update it. AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 FM AM BLUETOOTH USB NET AUX TV • Do not operate the unit or disconnect the power cable or network cable during firmware update.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 93 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM APPENDIX Frequently asked questions The new speaker system does not provide an ideal sound balance... I want to change the input source name... By default, input source names (such as “HDMI 1” and “AV 1”) are displayed on the front display when an input source is selected. If you want to rename them as you like, use “Input Rename” (p.83) in the “Setup” menu. You can also select a name from the presets (such as “Blu-ray” and “DVD”).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 94 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM The combination of video/audio input jacks does not match an external device... Use “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 device (p.21). Video and audio are not synchronized... Use “Lipsync” in the “Setup” menu to adjust the delay between video and audio output (p.81). I want to hear audio from the TV speakers...
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 95 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Troubleshooting Refer 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 below do not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. First, check the following: a The power cables of the unit, TV and playback devices (such as BD/DVD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 96 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Problem The unit cannot be controlled using the remote control. Cannot select the desired input source even if “INPUT” is pressed. The RED/GREEN/YELLOW/BLUE keys of the remote control do not operate. Cause Remedy The unit is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.4). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 97 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Audio Problem No sound. The volume cannot be increased. Cause Remedy Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source with the input selection keys. Signals that the unit cannot reproduce are being input. Some digital audio formats cannot be played back on the unit. To check the audio format of the input signal, use “Signal Info” in the “Option” menu (p.71).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 98 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Problem No sound from the TV (when HDMI Control is used). Only the front speakers work on multichannel audio. Cause Remedy The TV is set to output audio from the TV speakers. Change the audio output setting on your TV so that the TV audio is output from the speakers connected to the unit. A TV that does not support ARC is connected to the unit only with an HDMI cable. Use a digital optical cable to make an audio connection (p.18).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 99 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM FM/AM radio Problem Cause Remedy There is multi-path interference. Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location. Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter. To select monaural FM radio reception “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to “Mono” (p.48). The noises may be caused by fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats, or other electrical equipment. It is difficult to completely eliminate noise.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 100 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM USB and network Problem Cause Remedy The USB device is not connected to the USB jack securely. Turn off the unit, reconnect your USB device, and turn the unit on again. The file system of the USB device is not FAT16 or FAT32. Use a USB device with FAT16 or FAT32 format. Folders and files in the USB device cannot be viewed. The data in the USB device is protected by the encryption. Use a USB device without an encryption function.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 101 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Problem Cause Remedy Microwave ovens or other wireless devices in your neighborhood might disturb the wireless communication. Turn off these devices. Access to the network is restricted by the firewall settings of the wireless router (access point). Check the firewall setting of the wireless router (access point). Cause Remedy Wireless network is not found. BLUETOOTH Problem A BLUETOOTH connection cannot be established.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 102 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Error indications on the front display Message Cause Remedy Access denied Access to the PC is denied. Configure the sharing settings and select the unit as a device to which music contents are shared (p.61). Access error The unit cannot access the USB device. Turn off the unit and reconnect your USB device. If the problem persists, try another USB device. The unit cannot access the iPod. Turn off the iPod and turn it on again.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 103 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Glossary Audio information DTS-HD High Resolution Audio ■ Audio decoding format DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is a compressed digital audio format developed by DTS, Inc. that supports 7.1-channel and 96 kHz/24-bit audio. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio remains fully compatible with the existing multichannel audio systems that support DTS Digital Surround. This technology is used for audio on BD (Blu-ray Disc).
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 104 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM HDMI and video information Sampling frequency/Quantization bit Sampling frequency and quantization bits indicate the quantity of information when an analog audio signal is digitized. These values are noted as in the following example: “48 kHz/24-bit”. • Sampling frequency Sampling frequency (the number of times the signal is sampled per second) is called the sampling rate.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 105 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Yamaha technologies Supported devices and file formats CINEMA DSP (Digital Sound Field Processor) ■ Supported devices Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best experienced in a theater that has many speakers designed for acoustic effects.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 106 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM ■ File formats Video signal flow ❑ USB, PC/NAS File WAV * MP3 WMA MPEG-4 AAC FLAC ALAC AIFF DSD Sampling frequency (kHz) 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96/ 176.4/192 32/44.1/48 32/44.1/48 32/44.1/48 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96/ 176.4/192 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96 32/44.1/48/ 88.2/96/ 176.4/192 2.8 MHz/ 5.6 MHz Video signals input from a video device to the unit are output to a TV as shown below.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 107 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM To use HDMI Control, you need to perform the following HDMI Control link setup after connecting the TV and playback devices. Information on HDMI For details on settings and operating your TV, refer to the instruction manual for the TV. HDMI Control HDMI Control allows you to operate external devices via HDMI.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 108 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM e Use the cursor keys (q/w) to select “HDMI Control” and the cursor keys (e/r) to select “On” as shown below. Audio Return Channel (ARC) ARC allows you to input TV audio to the unit with the HDMI cable which transmits video signal to the TV. Configuration HDMI Control On Audio Output Auto Standby Through Auto TV Audio Input AV4 Standby Sync Auto ARC Check the following after the HDMI Control settings.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 109 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal type Audio signal format Compatible media (example) 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Multichannel Linear PCM 8ch, 32 to 192 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, BD (Blu-ray disc), HD DVD DSD 2 to 5.1ch, 2.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 110 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Trademarks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 111 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Specifications Input jacks HDMI • Analog Audio • HDMI Features: Deep Color, “x.v.Color,” Auto Lip Sync, ARC Audio x 4 • Digital Audio (Supported frequencies: 32 kHz to 96 kHz) (Audio Return Channel), 3D, 4K Ultra HD • Video Format (Repeater Mode) Optical x 1 - VGA Coaxial x 2 - 480i/60 Hz • Video BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH version ...........................................Ver. 2.1+EDR Supported profile .....................................
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 112 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Compatible Decoding Formats • Decoding Format - Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus - Dolby Digital - DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS Express - DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 • Post Decoding Format - Dolby Pro Logic - Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II Game - DTS Neo: 6 Music, DTS Neo: 6 Cinema Audio Section • Rated Output Power (2-channel driven) [U.S.A.
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 113 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM General • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......................... AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Korea model]................................................. AC 220 V, 60 Hz [Australia model] ............................................ AC 240 V, 50 Hz [U.K. and Europe models].............................. AC 230 V, 50 Hz [Asia model] ................................... AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz • Power Consumption ................................
00_RX-A550_om_U.book Page 114 Thursday, March 26, 2015 5:44 PM Index Symbols E N Envelope icon (p) 72 Lock icon (o) 83 ECO 82 Equalizer 77 Error indication (front display) Extra Bass 47, 76 NAS content playback 61 Network Connection 85 Network information 85 Network Name 86 Network Standby 86 Numerics 2.1-channel system 2ch Stereo 45 4K Ultra HD 17 5.
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