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Contents
Before using
Audio Video Control Receiver
TX-DS555
Important Safeguards........................ 2
Precautions ....................................... 3
Features............................................. 4
Supplied accessories......................... 4
Introduction ...................................... 5
Before operating this unit ................. 6
Preparation
Audio equipment connections .......... 7
Video equipment connections .......... 8
Making speaker connections .......... 11
Making antenna connections .......... 13
AC outlet connections .................... 15
Connecting the power..................... 15
Speaker system setup...................... 16
Instruction Manual
Operation
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video
Control Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and turning on the power.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new Audio Video Control
Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Basic operation ............................... 18
Using Surround mode..................... 22
Tuning broadcasting stations.......... 26
Using preset stations....................... 27
Receiving RDS broadcasts
(European models only)............... 29
Entering characters ......................... 31
Recording a source ......................... 32
Using TAPE-2 MONITOR............. 34
Programming remote controller
codes ............................................ 35
Connection for multiple-room
remote control.............................. 37
Listening in another room .............. 39
A few important notes
Troubleshooting guide.................... 40
Specifications ................................. 41
Control positions and names .......... 42
Remote controller RC-374M.......... 43
WARNING:
WARNING
AVIS
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near
water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recom- PORTABLE CART WARNING
mended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
S3125A
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7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings; or if placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings, there should be free space of at least 20
cm (8 in.) and an opening behind the appliance.
9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Polarization – If the appliance is provided with a polarized
plug having one blade wider than the other, please read the following information:
The polarization of the plug is a safety feature. The polarized
plug will only fit the outlet one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, try reversing it. If there is still trouble, the
user should seek the services of a qualified electrician. Under
no circumstances should the user attempt to defeat the polarization of the plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, especially near plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended 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 from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1:
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
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 solvents 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.
• Models Equipped with a Voltage Selector
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match
the voltage 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 terminals 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 terminal 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 Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides 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:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer 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 ratio 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 television 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 other equipment and the 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
Modele pour les Canadien
• 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.
THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE
CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE
REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF
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.
L'INTERFÉRENCE RADIO ÉLECTRIQUE GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET
APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE DÉPASSE PAS LES
LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLEMENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES, SECTION APPAREIL
NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES COMMUNICATIONS.
For European model
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 EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2, -3-3
and EN60065
GERMERING, GERMANY
K.OTSU
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH
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Features
Supplied accessories
Amplifier Features
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.
The number of each supplied accessory is indicated in parentheses.
s 70 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power to each of the five
channels into 8Ω from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
0.08% THD (North American models, FTC rating).
s EUROPEAN MODELS:100 Watts minimum of continuous RMS
power to each of the five channels into 6Ω, 1,000 Hz, DIN.
s ASIAN MODELS:130 Watts minimum of continuous RMS power
to each of the five channels into 6Ω, 1 kHz, EIAJ.
s POWERFUL HIGH-CURRENT, LOW-IMPEDANCE DRIVE
AMPLIFIERS for each of the 5 channels, with discrete output
stages—no inexpensive ICs—assures that no channel information is
compromised, and handles the wide dynamics of 5.1 channel movie
soundtracks cleanly and effortlessly.
s LOW NEGATIVE FEEDBACK, WIDEBAND CIRCUITRY minimizes noise and distortion.
s HIGH RESOLUTION 20-BIT DELTA SIGMA D/A AND A/D
CONVERTERS for greater precision.
s 3-D BASS lets you boost ultra-low frequencies to the front 3 channels, for bass with greater clarity and impact.
AM loop antenna (1)
T-shaped FM antenna (1)
Remote controller (RC-374M) (1)
Batteries (size AA, R6, or UM-3) (2)
Audio/Video Features
s DOLBY* DIGITAL PROCESSOR BUILT-IN to decode the 5.1
channel pristine digital audio on DVDs, HDTV and other sources.
s 5.1 CHANNEL EXTERNAL INPUTS gives you the option of connecting an additional 5.1 channel decoder for DTS, MPEG and
upcoming formats.
s CINEMA RE-EQ™ CIRCUITRY** takes the edginess or “brightness” out of home cinema sound, compensating for the fact that
sound mixed for theaters will sound too bright when played back
through flat response in the home.
s 6 SURROUND MODES: Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall,
Live, Arena and Studio, with user-adjustable parameters for each
mode, including venue size, effect and reverb levels, and reverb
time.
s LATEST-GENERATION MOTOROLA 24-BIT CHIP, the
DSP56009, runs at 88 MHz, and can execute 44 million instructions
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 exclusive to your home theaters, such
as room size, ambiance, equalization and time delay.
s IPM—Intelligent Power Management for powering up entire system
and delivering surround sound whenever TV is turned on (audio triggered).
The following accessories are available only for worldwide
models.
75/300 ohm antenna
adaptor (1)
CV plug (Shape may vary
depending on the area in
which it was purchased.) (1)
Tuner Features
s ROTARY SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to quickly and easily
find/preset stations.
s RDS (European models only) with PS, PTY, RT, TP.
s 30 FM/AM RANDOM PRESETS to store FM and AM stations in
any order and quickly access them.
s 3 STATION-GROUP PRESETS to classify stations into groups—
jazz, rock, news, for example—and scan them at the touch of a button.
s SELECTABLE CHARACTER-DISPLAY INPUT of up to 8 characters to write a descriptive label for each of the 30 preset stations and
3 station-group presets (A, B, C).
General Features
s MULTIROOM/MULTISOURCE CAPABILITY with Main/Remote
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speaker selector and outputs to play two different sources simultaneously without the need of an additional amplifier (North American
models are compatible with Xantech® products).
s LARGE 35-SEGMENT DOT-MATRIX FLUORESCENT DISPLAY for more refined, natural-looking numbers and letters that are
easier to read, and to make system status easy to see from across the
room.
s 3-MODE DIMMER (bright, normal, low) to match the ambience of
any room lighting situation for maximum home theater enjoyment
(operated by remote).
s AUDIO MUTE (remote) instantly switches off the sound—convenient for phone calls, and for recording without listening.
s SLEEP TIMER (remote) shuts down system after 10 to 90 minutes
(10 min. steps).
s BATTERY-FREE MEMORY BACKUP protects memory’s contents
during a power outage or it the unit is temporarily unplugged.
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 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 was unplugged.
This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly
humid climate.
*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 Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
**Re-Equalization™ is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
Introduction
Surround System
Since the TX-DS555 is equipped with front, center, and Surround
amplifiers, you can produce Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Hall,
Live, Arena, and Studio Surround effects. You can enjoy the feeling
of a movie theater or concert hall in your own living room.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a new-generation digital audio format for multichannel Surround audio. With this digital audio format, you can
create a five full-range channel system that is a developed version
of the conventional Surround system (left, center, right, and Surround channel).
Adding to its five full-range channels, Dolby Digital supports an
LFE (low frequency effect) channel, which is used solely for low
frequency sounds independent of the other channels.
Dolby Digital is sometimes referred to as a “5.1” channel format
since this LFE channel is indicated as 0.1.
This fully discrete 5.1 channel Dolby Digital can reproduce the
sound of a wide and dynamic range, transforming your room into a
home theater.
Dolby Digital technology is implemented in such media as laser
discs, DVDs (digital video discs), CATV (cable television), DBS
(direct broadcasting satellite).
By using CATV or the proper equipment for the playback of laser
discs bearing the
trademark, you can recreate in your own
living room the feeling of watching a movie in a top-quality theater.
DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
The DSP converts the musical signal into digital form and produces
reflected sound from the digital signal. This is applied to the musical signal to yield an effect approaching that of a live performance.
Ceiling reflections
Wall reflections
Stage
reflections
Direct sound
Wall reflections
NOTES:
• The concert hall effect is produced from the reflections and
D I G I T A L
DOLBY PRO LOGIC Surround
Many motion pictures have been released in 4-channel “Dolby Stereo” sound, with music, dialogue, and panned effects coming from
the 3-channel front soundstage, and surround effects and ambience
emanating from the sides and rear of the theater.
The motion picture masters are used for production of stereo VHS,
VHS-Hi-Fi, Beta Hi-Fi, and stereo laser discs that you can buy or
rent at your video store. The TX-DS555 incorporates the Digital
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Circuit, which is designed to decode the
four-channel audience experience found in DOLBY STEREO
movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is capable of recreating a multidimensional soundstage, but with the increased channel separation
it gives a far greater sense of “movement” and sound localization.
Just like in the theater, the addition of the active center channel
ensures that all audience members hear dialogue coming from its
on-screen sources, regardless of seating position.
HALL Surround
This mode is especially suitable for media that already has a substantial amount of reverb sound, such as classical music, since it
simulates the atmosphere of a concert hall.
LIVE Surround
This mode reproduces the feeling of a live performance.
ARENA Surround
This mode recreates the mood of listening to a concert in a domed
stadium.
STUDIO Surround
This mode is good for studio recordings that may have few reverb
sounds such as pop and jazz.
•
reverberations contained in the original recording. These are
converted into reflected sound that is reproduced from four
directions. Thus, in some cases an unnatural impression can be
conveyed if there are too few reflections in the recording or if
the effects in the original recording were produced artificially.
The concert hall effect is not merely an artificial reverberation
unit, but a sophisticated effect that spreads existing reverberation around.
Multi-Room Remote System (
X)
Using the Multi-Room Remote System equipment, you can operate
all components connected to the TX-DS555 from either the main
room or the sub-room. (Refer to page 37 and page 38 for more
details).
The following equipment (sold separately) is essential for using the
Onkyo Multi-Room System:
USA and Canada
* Onkyo’s Multi-Room System kits HKT-600, HKT-700 (IR Remote
Controller Extension System) and
* Xantech’s Multi-Room System
Other areas
* Sensor Unit: Model No. HR-10
* Remote Emitter: Model No. HE-50 (AC)
* Remote Emitter Head: Model No. HE-10
The following secondary remote controller can be used to operate
the system from the sub-room:
* Secondary Remote Controller for Multi-Room Remote System:
Model No. RC-MR1H
Consult your nearest Onkyo service center when replacing your
Onkyo Multi-Room System with a Xantech Multi-Room System.
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Before operating this unit
Setting the AM tuning step frequency
(Worldwide models only)
AM FREQUENCY
STEP
Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls
the AM band tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the
AM band tuning step frequency in your area.
U.S.A. and Canada : 10kHz
Other areas
: 9kHz
10kHz
9kHz
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
AM FREQUENCY
STEP
V
OUT
10kHz
9kHz
R
R
CENTER
DVD
R
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
V
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
SWITCHED
TOTAL 100W
MAX.
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
OUT
(REC)
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
220-230V
TAPE-2
R
Setting the Voltage selector (Worldwide
models only)
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
AC OUTLETS
IN
(PLAY)
L
CD
PHONO
R
L
L
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
L
TAPE-1
R
SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
FRONT MAIN
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
CENTER
SPEAKER
SURROUND
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
L
IN
OUT
L
L
R
IN
R
FRONT
OUT
VIDEO-1
ANTENNA
120V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
L
220-230V
120V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform with local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match
the voltage of the power supply in your area before plugging in
the unit.
1. Determine the proper voltage for your area: 220-230V or
120V.
2. If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a
screwdriver into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch
all the way to the right (120V) or to the left (220-230V),
whichever is appropriate.
Installing the batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing and
sliding it out.
2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery
compartment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.
3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the
compartment cover.
1
• If the battery voltage is low, the indicator on the remote
2
•
3
•
•
Remote control sensor
TX-DS555
controller will not flash when you press any button on the
controller.
Remove low-voltage batteries immediately to avoid damage due to corrosion. Never mix old and new batteries.
The learned codes are retained, even when the batteries
are replaced.
They may be lost, however, if battery replacement is not
completed within one hour. In this case, the unit must
learn the codes again.
The manganese batteries supplied with this unit have a service life of approximately six months, depending on the
frequency of use.
Use spare batteries of the type specified in the table below.
Type
Voltage
Size
Manganese or
AA, R6 (UM-3) or
1.5V
Alkaline
LR6 (AM-3)
We recommend that long-life AA (LR6 or AM-3) size
alkaline batteries be used.
STAND-BY indicator
Using the remote controller
30˚
6
30˚
approx. 5 m
(16 feet)
The STAND-BY indicator lights up when the unit receives a
signal from the remote controller.
The following information will help you get optimal use
from the remote controller.
• Place this receiver away from direct bright light, which
could prevent proper operation of the remote control.
• Make sure audio rack doors do not have tinted glass. Placing the receiver behind such a door may prevent proper
remote controller operation.
• Using other remote controllers along with the receiver’s
remote controller in the same room may cause interference.
Audio equipment connections
• On each pair of connectors, the connector (marked R, red) corresponds to the
right channel, and the connector (marked L, white) to the left channel.
• Please refer to the instruction manual for each component when you make any
connections.
• Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Remember that improper connection
Turntable
can result noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.
Improper connection
CD Player
PHONO
OUT
OUTPUT
Insert completely
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
V
OUT
OUT
R
OUT
CENTER
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
SPEAKERS
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
FRONT MAIN
R
SURROUND
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
L
IN
ANTENNA
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
L
R
VIDEO-1
IN
R
FRONT
DVD
R
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
TAPE-1
R
V
IN
(PLAY)
L
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
AC OUTLETS
CD
OUT
(REC)
OUT
PHONO
R
L
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
TAPE-2
L
R
See below
To wall
outlet
See pages 37-38
LINE IN
LINE OUT
LINE OUT
LINE IN
Do not plug in the
power cord until
all connections are
made.
Tape Deck
Tape Deck
Connections for remote control (
TX-DS555
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
REMOTE CONTROL
)
You can use the remote controller of this receiver to operate
cassette tape decks, compact disc players and DVD players
that have Onkyo
connectors.
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
CD Player
Cassette Tape Deck
TX-DS555
Connect a remote control cable to the black connector with
the
mark. Never connect it to the gray or green connector with the
X mark.
• An
remote control cable equipped with a 3.5mm (1/8
in.)-diameter miniature two-conductor phone plug comes
with every compact disc player or cassette tape deck that
has an
connector.
• Remote control operation is not possible when only the
remote control cable is connected – the audio connection
cables must also be connected.
• This receiver’s remote controller cannot be used to control Onkyo turntables.
DVD Player
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Video equipment connections
Digital audio connections
The TX-DS555 Receiver has a powerful digital signal processor for use with DVD players, DAT decks, and CD players. The digital
inputs, DIGITAL-1, DIGITAL-2, and DIGITAL-3, can be assigned to individual input selector buttons, so when an input selector button is pressed, the assigned digital input is used instead of the corresponding analog input. (See page 19.)
Video Disc Player
(VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2)
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
V
OUT
OUT
FRONT
R
IN
OUT
CENTER
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
SPEAKERS
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
FRONT MAIN
R
SURROUND
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
L
IN
ANTENNA
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
L
R
VIDEO-1
R
DVD
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
R
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
TAPE-1
R
IN
(PLAY)
L
V
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
OUT
(REC)
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
PHONO
R
L
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
AC OUTLETS
CD
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
TAPE-2
R
L
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT
ANALOG AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT
DVD Player (DVD)
• A DVD or other component equipped with a digital output can be connected to the TX-DS555. The digital connection must be used
•
•
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in conjunction with an analog connection, because if the analog cable is disconnected, the multi-room remote system, TAPE OUT
and REC OUTs, and headphone will not work.
When you connect a VCR, etc. to the VIDEO-2 R/L jacks, you must turn the IPM function off (see page 10 for information on the
IPM system).
Remove the protective cap attached to the DIGITAL-1 (OPTICAL) terminal before making connection. When this terminal is not
use, replace the protective cap.
Video equipment connections
• On each pair of connectors, the connector (marked R, red) corresponds to the
right channel, and the connector (marked L, white) to the left channel.
• The yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection.
• Please refer to the instruction manual for each component when you make any
connections.
Video Cassette Recorder
(VIDEO-2)
Video Cassette Recorder
(VIDEO-1)
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
V
OUT
OUT
FRONT
R
R
VIDEO-1
IN
SPEAKERS
R
CENTER
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
FRONT MAIN
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
SURROUND
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
L
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
R
L
DVD
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
R
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
TAPE-1
R
IN
(PLAY)
L
V
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
AC OUTLETS
CD
OUT
(REC)
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
PHONO
R
L
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
TAPE-2
R
L
VIDEO IN
Monitor TV
• This unit can be used only with a monitor TV equipped with a video input.
• Interference may be created between the TV and this unit. If this interference occurs, place the unit and the TV as far apart as possible. We do not recommend the use of a common TV/FM antenna (see the antenna section).
• When using a playback-only VCR, connect its output to the TX-DS555’s video input connector.
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Video equipment connections
IPM (Intelligent Power Management) System
The TX-DS555 is equipped with an IPM system, which automatically turns on or off the receiver’s power when the TV is turned on or off.
To use the IPM system, you must connect the audio output of a monitor TV to the VIDEO-2 IN connectors and press the VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV button of the input selector. “VIDEO-2 VCR” or “VIDEO-2 TV” will appear on the display. Then, press the VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV button again. Turn the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select “IPM ON” on the display. The IPM indicator will light
up on the display and you will be able to use the IPM system.
The receiver will be automatically switched on approximately five seconds after the TV is turned on and the input selector is set to
“VIDEO-2”. Provided that the input selector is set to “VIDEO-2”, the receiver will be automatically switched off five minutes after
the TV is turned off.
Monitor TV
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
V
OUT
OUT
R
CENTER
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
SPEAKERS
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
FRONT MAIN
SURROUND
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
L
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
L
R
VIDEO-1
IN
R
FRONT
R
DVD
R
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
TAPE-1
R
IN
(PLAY)
L
V
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
AC OUTLETS
CD
OUT
(REC)
PHONO
R
L
IN
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
TAPE-2
L
R
• If a mono TV is used, connect the audio output of the TV to the VIDEO-2 IN “L” connector.
• When you power off the TV, “•” flashes on the left side of the TX-DS555’s display, and five minutes later the TX-DS555 also turns off.
• When the IPM system is set to ON, the video signal connected to the VIDEO-2 IN is not output from the MONITOR OUTPUT
connector.
• If you assign the input signal from DIGITAL INPUTs to the VIDEO-2 button (see page 19), the IPM system will be automatically
turned off.
Warning:
First, make sure that the IPM system works correctly with your TV before using the system.
A decoder with 5.1 channel output
A decoder with Multi channel outputs
You may connect the 5.1 channel outputs of a DTS decoder
or an MPEG decoder to the MULTI CHANNEL INPUTs of
the TX-DS555.
SUBWOOFER OUT
MULTI CHANNEL FRONT OUT
SURROUND OUT
CENTER OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
V
OUT
OUT
FRONT
R
IN
OUT
CENTER
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
SPEAKERS
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
FRONT MAIN
R
SURROUND
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
L
IN
ANTENNA
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
L
R
VIDEO-1
R
DVD
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
R
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
TAPE-1
R
IN
(PLAY)
L
V
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
OUT
(REC)
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
PHONO
R
L
10
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
AC OUTLETS
CD
TAPE-2
R
L
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
IN
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
Making speaker connections
Positioning speakers
Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies
depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings
used in the room. The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to this example
when you position the speakers in order to experience the
best of Surround sound.
TV or Screen
nt
Fro er
ak
spe ft
Le
Subwoofer
speaker
Fro
spe nt
ak
Righ er
t
Center
speaker
For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed. If
a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound
from the unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in order to produce the best Surround sound
possible.
Front: The left, right, and center speakers should face the
seated listener and be placed at ear level. The center speaker
produces a richer sound image by enhancing the perception
of the sound’s source and movement.
Surround: Place the left and right Surround speakers
1 meter (3 feet) above the listener’s ear level and toward the
sides of the room, making sure that the listener is within the
speakers’ dispersion angle. These speakers produce the feel
of a moving sound while creating the sensation of being in
the middle of the action.
Subwoofer: Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for powerful bass sounds. The placement of the subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound image
too much, so you can install it with the room layout in mind.
Surround
speaker
Right
Surround
speaker
Left
Standard speaker placement
Listener
Refer to the speaker’s instruction manual for more details.
1
3
4
Unscrew
3
Open the lever.
Connecting the speaker cables
2
15 mm
When using banana plugs, make sure that you tighten the
speaker terminal screws firmly before inserting the banana
plugs.
• Note that the speaker terminals on European models are
not banana-plug compatible.
5
Insert wire
4
Insert the wire.
Screw
NOTE:
To prevent damage to circuitry,
never short-circuit the positive
(+) and negative (–) speaker
wires.
NO
5
Close the lever.
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Making speaker connections
Connecting the front and surround speakers
Connecting the center speaker and subwoofer
If you want to use Surround effects, the Surround and Center
speakers must be connected. (Surround effects can be heard
even if a center speaker is not connected.)
Active subwoofer
Subwoofer Speaker
Front Main Speakers
R
L
+
+
–
Center Speaker
–
+
Amplifier
SURROUND SPEAKERS
R
FRONT
R
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT MAIN
SURROUND SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
L
V
OUT
FRONT
L
R
SURROUND
L
R
CENTER
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
L
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
CENTER
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
FRONT MAIN
SPEAKERS
R
SURROUND
IN
OUT
SUBWOOFER
CENTER
SPEAKER
L
L
R
R
R
–
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
IN
DIGITAL INPUT
R
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
L
DIGITAL INPUT
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
MONITOR
OUTPUT
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
V
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
AC OUTLETS
OUT
OUT
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
–
+
–
L
R
Surround Speakers
s Speaker impedance
FRONT MAIN:
CENTER/SURROUND/FRONT REMOTE:
12
6 ohms min./speaker
6 ohms min./speaker
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
AC OUTLETS
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
+
L
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
R
IN
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
Making antenna connections
Outdoor
antenna
Indoor
antenna
Connecting a 300 ohm ribbon wire:
Loosen the screws and wrap the wire
around them. Tighten the screws with a
screwdriver.
300 ohms
ribbon wire
1
2
3
3
3 3 3 3
3
33 3 3
3
6 3 6
mm mm mm
Slit B
15mm
1
Wire A
Connecting the antenna cable
to the 75/300 ohm antenna
adapter (Worldwide models)
Slit C
2
Connecting a coaxial cable:
1. With your fingernail or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers outward and
remove the cover.
2. Remove the transformer wire A from slit
B and insert it into slit C.
3. Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the
diagram.
Connect the 75/300 ohm antenna adaptor to the coaxial cable.
1 Insert the end of the cable.
2 Clamp it in place with pliers.
4. Re-install the cover.
• This adapter is included if your receiver
is a worldwide model.
Directional Iinkage
Do not use the same antenna for both FM
and TV (or VCR) reception 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 splitter.
Directional linkage
type splitter
To TX-DS555
To TV (or VCR)
Assembling the AM loop
antenna
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the
illustration.
Insert into the hole.
Connecting the antenna cable
1
2
3
1. Open the lever.
2. Insert the wire.
3. Close the lever.
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Making antenna connections
U.S. and Canadian models
Connecting the included
antennas
Other models
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
AM
FM
75Ω
AM
FM
300Ω
FM
75Ω
U.S. and Canadian models
Connecting the AM loop antenna:
The AM loop antenna is for indoor use
only. Set it in the direction and position
where you receive the clearest sound. Put it
as far away as possible from the unit, TVs,
speaker cables, and power cords.
When reception is not satisfactory with the
attached AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Other models
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
AM
AM
FM
75Ω
FM
300Ω
FM
75Ω
U.S. and Canadian models
Connecting an FM outdoor
antenna
Other models
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
75 ohms
coaxial cable
AM
AM
FM
75Ω
or
FM
300Ω
FM
75Ω
300 ohms
ribbon wire
U.S. and Canadian models
ANTENNA
AM
Outdoor
antenna
ANTENNA
AM
14
FM
75Ω
Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regarding the location.
Keep the antenna away from noise sources
(neon signs, busy roads, etc.).
It is dangerous to put the antenna close to
power lines. Keep it well away from power
lines, transformers, etc.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary.
Follow item 19 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 when you install the
outdoor antenna.
Connecting an AM outdoor
antenna
Other models
FM
75Ω
FM
300Ω
Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna:
The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use
only. Extend the antenna and move it in
various directions until the clearest signal is
received. Fix it with push pins or similar
implements in the position that will cause
the least amount of distortion.
If the reception is not very clear with the
attached T-shaped FM antenna, the use of
an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Outdoor
antenna
The outdoor antenna will be more effective
if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside.
• Do not remove the AM loop antenna.
• To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary.
Follow item 19 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 when you install the
outdoor antenna.
AC outlet connections
SURROUND SPEAKERS
L
R
CENTER
SPEAKER
V
OUT
OUT
R
VIDEO-1
IN
CENTER
CAUTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE
SUBWOOFER
6 OHMS MIN. / SPEAKER
IN
IN
DIGITAL INPUT
FM
75Ω
IN
L
MULTI
CHANNEL
INPUT
OUT
VIDEO-2
You can connect the power cord from other
audio device to the rear of the TX-DS555.
Since the AC outlets on the unit are the
SWITCHED type, you can use the POWER
button (or the SYSTEM button), or the
POWER button on the remote controller to turn
on/off the power to both the TX-DS555 and the
connected audio devices.
Note:If your TX-DS555 has a POWER
( ON /
OFF ) switch, first turn it on.
The shape, number, and total capacity of the
AC outlets may differ depending on the area of
purchase. Make sure that the total capacity of
other components connected to this unit does
not exceed the capacity that is printed on the
rear panel.
SPEAKERS
R
SURROUND
L
R
OUT
FRONT MAIN
L
L
IN
ANTENNA
AM
R
FRONT
DVD
R
DIGITAL 1
(OPTICAL)
IN
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
OUT
(REC)
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
DIGITAL 2
(COAXIAL)
TAPE-1
R
IN
(PLAY)
L
V
MODEL NO. TX-DS555
DIGITAL 3
(COAXIAL)
AC OUTLETS
CD
OUT
(REC)
PHONO
R
L
AC120V 60Hz
SWITCHED
TOTAL 120W 1A MAX.
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
OUT
IN
(PLAY)
GND
SUBWOOFER
PRE OUT
TAPE-2
L
R
U.S.A. and
Canadian models
Capacity is total
120 watts.
Worldwide and
European models
Capacity is total
100 watts.
Connecting the power
• Before you plug in the receiver, confirm that all connections have been made properly.
• Before you turn on the power, make sure that the MASTER VOLUME control is fully turned counterclockwise.
• Turning on this receiver’s power may cause a momentary power surge, which might interfere with other electrical equipment, such as
computers. If this happens, use a wall outlet on a different circuit.
U.S. and Canadian models
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
The STAND-BY indicator lights up and the receiver
enters Standby mode, ready for operation.
2. Press the POWER button to turn on the receiver. The
display will light up and the STAND-BY indicator
will be turned off.
If you press the POWER button again, the receiver
returns to Standby mode.
STAND-BY indicator
Display
POWER button
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
To wall
outlet
• The POWER button on the remote controller is used in
the same way as the POWER button on the TX-DS555.
Other than U.S. or Canadian model
STAND-BY indicator
SYSTEM button
POWER switch
Display
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
SYSTEM
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
POWER
ON
OFF
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
3-D BASS
REC OUT
HIGH DEFINITION
MULTI SOURCE
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
PTY/TP
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
To wall
outlet
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
2. Press the POWER switch to set the receiver to
Standby mode.
The STAND-BY indicator will light up.
3. Press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on the
remote controller to turn on the receiver. The display
will light up and the STAND-BY indicator will be
turned off.
If you press the SYSTEM button or POWER button on
the remote controller again, the receiver returns to
Standby mode.
• You cannot use the remote controller if the POWER
switch on the receiver is set to OFF.
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Speaker system setup
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
1
PARAMETER
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
2
TX-DS555
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
ENTER
PARAMETER
Setting up the system
3, 4
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
or
5, 6
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
or
7, 8
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
or
or
Front L ch.
Center
Surround L ch.
Front R ch.
Surround R ch.
LARGE
Front L ch.
Center
Surround L ch.
Front R ch.
Surround R ch.
SMALL
Front L ch.
Front R ch.
Surround L ch.
Surround R ch.
NONE
9, 10
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
or
or
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You can set up the speaker system after connecting the
speakers correctly (see page 11~12). Be sure to set up the
system following the instructions below. Otherwise, the TXDS555 may not operate properly.
1. Press the PARAMETER button.
2. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select
“System Setup” and press the ENTER button.
“Sp. Setup” appears, and you can select the type and size
of the speakers as follows.
3. Press the ENTER button.
You can set a subwoofer parameter. Options are “Subwoofr YES” and “Subwoofr NO”.
4. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select
the desired option.
If a subwoofer is connected to your system, select “Subwoofr YES”.
5. Press the ENTER button.
You can set a front speaker parameter. Options are “Front
LRG (large)” and “Front SML (small)”.
6. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select
the desired option.
If you have selected “Subwoofr NO” in step 4, “Front
LRG” will be selected automatically.
7. Press the ENTER button.
You can set a center speaker parameter. Options are “Center LRG (large),” “Center SML (small),” and “Center
NON (none).”
8. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select
the desired option.
You cannot select “Center LRG” if you have selected
“Front SML” in step 6.
9. Press the ENTER button.
You can set a surround speaker parameter. Options are
“Surround LRG (large),” “Surround SML (small),” and
“Surround NON (none).”
10. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select
the desired option.
You cannot select “Surround LRG” if you have selected
“Front SML” in step 6.
If the surround speaker parameter is set to “Surround
NON,” you may select STEREO or DOLBY 3 stereo as
Surround mode. To use Surround mode, you should at
least select either the center or surround speakers. Otherwise, Surround mode is disabled and the unit remains in
STEREO mode.
Speaker Settings
LRG(Large): Select this for large,wideband speakers.
SML(Small): Select this for small speakers with limited
bass signal handling. With this setting, the bass sounds of the
speakers set to SML are re-directed to the subwoofer or other
speakers set to LRG.
NON(None): Select when center and surround speakers are
not used.
Speaker system setup
12-1
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
11. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
12. Set the distance from the listening position to the
speakers.
Select a value closest to the actual distance.
12-1. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to
select “Distance” and press the ENTER button.
12-2. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to
select from 0.3m 1ft FRT to 9m 30ft FRT, and
press the ENTER button.
• The distance value changes in meters (0.3 m incre-
12-2
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
•
12-3
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
12-4
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
ments) or feet (1 foot increments) when you rotate the
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.
The delay time is automatically set according to these
distance values.
12-3. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to
select from 0.3m 1ft CNT to 9m 30ft CNT, and
press the ENTER button.
12-4. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to
select from 0.3m 1ft SUR to 9m 30ft SUR, and
press the ENTER button.
13. Adjust each speaker to the same relative volume level
regardless of the speaker’s location.
13-1. Press the ENTER button while the TEST “ON”
indicator is flashing.
The test tone will sound from each speaker starting with
the FRONT LEFT speaker and proceeding in the following order:
Left Level (L)
Center Level (C)
Right Level (R)
Subwoofer
Level (SW)
L-Sur.
Level (LS)
R-Sur.
Level (RS)
• If you have set the parameter for one of the speakers to
“NO” or “NON”, the corresponding speaker’s test tone
will not sound.
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13-2. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to set
the level (–30 dB to +12 dB for subwoofer, –12 dB
to +12 dB for others) while the name of the
speaker you wish to adjust appears on the display.
ENTER
TEST ON
Repeat step 13-2 to adjust all speaker levels until the test
signal level sounds the same from all speakers.
• You can also use the remote controller for this step:
13-2
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
13-3
ENTER
press the CH.SEL button to select a speaker and press
the LEVEL π and † buttons to adjust the level.
13-3. When you finish setting the parameters, press the
ENTER button.
The display will return to the System Setup indication.
• You can also press the TEST button on the remote controller to produce the test signal.
NOTE:
• The speakers do not produce sound while you are setting
up the system.
• Press the PARAMETER button to cancel the system setup
operation.
• If the headphones are connected, you cannot set up the
speaker system.
• If the MULTI-CH INPUT is selected, use the device connected to the MULTI-CH INPUTs to set up the speaker
system. For more information, refer to the instruction
manual of the corresponding device.
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Basic operation
3-D BASS
SPEAKERS
MAIN
MASTER
VOLUME
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
MASTER VOLUME
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
MULTI-CH
INPUT
TUNING
POWER
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
TV/VCR
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
GROUP
PARAMETER
TUNER
PRESET
STAND-BY
CD
TAPE
DISC
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTI SOURCE
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
MIN
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
GROUP
SOURCE
SELECTOR
MAX
DVD
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
PAUSE
/STEP
TREBLE
CH SEL
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
LEVEL
TX-DS555
VOLUME
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
MULTI-CH INPUT
Input selector
BASS
TREBLE
Listening to your f7avorite source
1
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
2
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
DVD
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
Remote controller
TAPE-1
TUNER
TAPE-2
PHONO
Remote controller
MULTI-CH
INPUT
MULTI-CH
INPUT
4
Remote controller
MASTER VOLUME
VOLUME
MIN
MAX
5
3-D BASS
18
VOLUME
π/†
RC-374M
BASS
TREBLE
CD
1. Press the MAIN speakers button.
The MAIN indicator lights up.
2. Press the input selector button for the desired source.
The name of the selected source will appear on the display. For FM or AM reception, the band and the frequency will also appear.
To play the selected source in Surround mode, refer to
pages 22 to 25.
• Press the MULTI-CH INPUT button if you wish to listen
to a multi-channel source connected to the MULTICHANNEL INPUT.
Note that the MULTI-CH INPUT button does not affect
the video source selection.
See page 25 for more information on MULTI-CH INPUT.
3. Start playing the selected input source.
Follow the operating instructions for the source unit.
4. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level using the
MASTER VOLUME knob or the VOLUME π/†
buttons on the remote controller.
5. Adjust the tone controls.
NOTE:
• When you use the remote controller in the steps above, set
the A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN selector switch on the
remote controller to A.
• Make sure that the MUTING indicator is not lit, and that
the TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is not lit when a source
other than TAPE-2 MONITOR is selected.
• You cannot record using the MULTI-CH INPUTs.
If you press the MULTI-CH INPUT button while listening to a source connected to the MULTI CHANNEL
INPUTs, the audio input source is switched to the audio
of the selected video source.
Basic operation
DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR
MASTER
3-D BASS VOLUME
SPEAKERS MAIN
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
MASTER VOLUME
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
MULTI-CH
INPUT
TUNING
POWER
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
TV/VCR
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
GROUP
PARAMETER
TUNER
PRESET
STAND-BY
CD
TAPE
DISC
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTI SOURCE
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
MIN
MAX
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
GROUP
SOURCE
SELECTOR
DVD
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
PAUSE
/STEP
TREBLE
CH SEL
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
LEVEL
TX-DS555
VOLUME
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
MULTI-CH INPUT
Input selector
BASS
TREBLE
Assigning the digital inputs to input selector buttons:
1
MULTI-CH
INPUT
VOLUME
π/†
RC-374M
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
Remote controller
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
DVD
TAPE-1
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
2, 3
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
ANALOG
DIGITAL-1
(OPTICAL)
DIGITAL-2
(COAXIAL)
DIGITAL-3
(COAXIAL)
ENTER
C D
1. Press an input selector button (other than the TAPE-2
MONITOR, MULTI-CH INPUT, TUNER, FM, AM,
or PHONO button).
2. Press the DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR button.
The current selection appears on the display. (See the
illustration on the left for the options.)
3. Turn the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER until the
number of the digital input appears, then press the
ENTER button.
4. With the assignment complete, press the input selector
button to automatically select the digital input.
To cancel a digital input assignment, press the corresponding
input selector button, then press the DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR button. Turn the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select ANALOG, then press the ENTER button.
• Even when the digital inputs are used, the analog connecting cables must be left in place. Otherwise, the multi-room
remote system, TAPE OUT, and REC OUTs will not work.
(See page 8.)
• When a Dolby Digital source is played, for example
“
ch ”, appears on the display, indicating which of the
three front channels and two surround channels are available for sound reproduction.
Warning:
• Do not play CD-ROM discs that contain computer data as
they may cause speaker damage when amplified by the
receiver.
• The multi-room remote system, TAPE-1 and TAPE-2
REC OUTs can output signals from analog sources, but
not from digital sources. If your DVD player or a component equipped with digital output has both analog and
digital outputs, connect both of them so that you can listen to and record both signals at the same time.
Listening with headphones
PHONES
You can connect stereo headphones to the PHONES jack
using a standard stereo plug.
If you connect headphones, the unit will enter STEREO
mode automatically, and no sound will be poduced from the
speakers. If you have selected MULTI-CH INPUT, you will
hear only the audio from FRONT L and R of MULTI-CH
INPUT.
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Basic operation
SPEAKERS
MAIN/REMOTE
MASTER VOLUME
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
MASTER VOLUME
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
SLEEP
DIMMER
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
PHONO
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
POWER
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
TV/VCR
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
GROUP
PARAMETER
TUNER
PRESET
STAND-BY
CD
TAPE
DISC
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
MIN
MAX
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
GROUP
DVD
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
PAUSE
/STEP
CH SEL
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
LEVEL
TX-DS555
VOLUME
VOLUME
π/†
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
3-D BASS
RC-374M
BASS TREBLE
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
SPEAKERS selector
MAIN: This button turns on or off the speakers connected to
the FRONT MAIN SPEAKERS, CENTER SPEAKER,
SURROUND SPEAKERS, and SUBWOOFER terminals.
When the speakers are turned on, the MAIN indicator lights
up.
REMOTE: This button turns on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS terminals.
When the speakers are turned on, the REMOTE indicator
lights up. Turn on these speakers when using multiple
sources. (See page 39.)
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
MASTER VOLUME control
MASTER VOLUME
Remote controller
VOLUME
MIN
MAX
The MASTER VOLUME control knob adjusts the volume of
the front, center, surround and subwoofer speakers simultaneously. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. You can
also adjust the volume using the remote controller’s VOLUME π/† buttons.
The Master Volume level settings are: –∞dB (minimum),
–58 ~ –1, 0, +1 ~+18dB (maximum).
Depending on the calibration, it may be impossible to set the
Master Volume level to +18dB. Even if the knob is manually
turned to its maximum, it will return to its highest possible
setting.
The MASTER VOLUME control does not affect the MULTI
SOURCE Level. Use the remote controller to adjust the
multi-source level.
Adjusting the tone
BASS
3-D BASS
TREBLE
BASS: Adjust to strengthen or weaken bass response.
TREBLE: Adjust to strengthen or weaken treble response.
3-D BASS: This button is used to clearly reproduce ultra low
frequencies. When this button is pressed, the 3-DB indicator
lights up. 3-D BASS can be used in all surround modes.
• The 3-D BASS control affects only the left/right Front
and Center speakers. The BASS and TREBLE controls
affect onty the left/right Front speakers.
DIMMER button (Remote controller only)
DIMMER
Use this button to change the brightness of the display. The
brightness changes to bright, normal, or low.
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Basic operation
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
TAPE-2
TUNER
SLEEP
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
PHONO
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
POWER
TV/VCR
GROUP
CD
TUNER
PRESET
TAPE
DISC
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
DVD
PAUSE
/STEP
CH SEL
LEVEL
VOLUME
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC-374M
MUTING
Sleep timer function (Remote controller only)
SLEEP
Press to set the power-off timer. The sleep timer is a function
that turns off the power to the system after a certain period of
time. When this button is pressed, “90 MIN” is displayed for
five seconds, and the power will go off 90 minutes later. Each
time the button is pressed within five seconds, the timer setting changes in 10 minutes increments (e.g. 80, 70, 60 …).
While the sleep timer is operating, the SLEEP indicator is lit.
If you press the sleep button during this time, the amount of
time remaining on the timer is displayed, and if you press the
button during that display, 10 minutes will be subtracted
from that time.
If you press the button when the panel display indicates 10
minutes or less, the sleep timer will be cancelled, and the
power will not be turned off.
Muting the sound (Remote controller only)
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
This button temporarily switches off the sound from the
speakers or headphones by operating this unit’s audio muting
circuits. The MUTING indicator will flash. Pressing the button again or using the POWER button on the remote control
to turn the power on will turn off the audio muting.
Audio muting using this button does not affect the sound of
the multi-source (Remote speakers).
Press the SPEAKERS REMOTE to mute the sound of the
multi-source.
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Using Surround mode
SURROUND
PARAMETER
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
MASTER VOLUME
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
TAPE-2
TUNER
SUR MODE
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
PHONO
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
POWER
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
TV/VCR
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
GROUP
PARAMETER
TUNER
PRESET
STAND-BY
CD
TAPE
DISC
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
MIN
MAX
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
GROUP
DVD
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
PAUSE
/STEP
TREBLE
CH SEL
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
LEVEL
TX-DS555
VOLUME
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC-374M
ENTER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
Selecting a Surround mode
1
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SURROUND
Before using a Surround mode, make sure the System Setup
parameters have been set. If the parameters have been set
once, it is not necessary to set them again.
Dolby Digital Surround mode is used to decode media such
as DVD discs bearing the
mark and Dolby Digital
broadcasts. With Dolby Surround mode, video tapes and
laser discs bearing the
trademark are decoded to
reproduce the multi-channel Surround sound of a movie theater.
D I G I T A L
DOLBY SURROUND
(PRO LOGIC/DIGITAL)
STEREO
STUDIO
ARENA
HALL
LIVE
ENTER
2
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PARAMETER
ENTER
3
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
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DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
L O G I C
1. Press the SURROUND button.
Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER toward
the right or left to select the desired Surround mode.
Surround mode names appear sequentially.
• If you are using the remote controller, press the SUR.
MODE button to select the desired Surround mode.
If DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected during playback of a
DOLBY DIGITAL source, the Surround mode automatically changes to DOLBY DIGITAL and DOLBY DIGITAL indicator lights up on the display.
In addition, an indication such as “
ch ” appears in the
main unit’s multi-function display to indicate which of
the three front channels and two Surround channels are
available for sound output.
Each mode has a number of parameters that can be used
to adjust the sound. (Refer to page 23~24 for more
details.)
2. Press the PARAMETER button.
Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to the left
until “Surround Setup” appears on the display.
3. Press the ENTER button repeatedly to select the
desired parameter, then use the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to select the appropriate settings.
• Refer to the Parameter chart on page 23 for the order in
which the parameters appear.
• The parameter name appears on the display for five seconds. If it disappears, repeat step 2.
4. Repeat step 3 to adjust the parameters.
• HALL, LIVE, ARENA, and STUDIO modes are not
available during playback in DOLBY DIGITAL Surround
mode.
Using Surround mode
TX-DS555 Parameters
This chart shows how the display changes when you press the ENTER button. Rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise or
counterclockwise in each display can change the value and condition of whichever parameter is displayed.
The following parameters appear in the multi-function display on the front panel when the PARAMETER button is turned ON.
System Setup
START
SYSTEM SETUP A
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
System Setup
ENTER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
Sp. Setup
Speaker Distance
ENTER
Subwoofr
Front L Speaker
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
ENTER
Yes/No
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
0.3m – 9m/
1ft – 30ft
–12 – +12dB
*Center speaker
Front speaker
*Center speaker
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
0.3m – 9m/
1ft – 30ft
ENTER
Front LRG/SML
–12 – +12dB
Front R Speaker
*Surround speaker
Center speaker
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
ENTER
Front Speaker
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
Test ON
ENTER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
Center LRG/SML/NON
Surround speaker
0.3m – 9m/
1ft – 30ft
–12 – +12dB
*R-Surround speaker
Test ON
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
–12 – +12dB
Surround LRG/SML/NON
Speaker Distance
*L-Surround speaker
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
–12 – +12dB
*Subwoofer
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
–30 – +12dB
Return to System Setup
* Indicates parameters that are skipped when the corresponding Center Speaker, Surround Speaker, and Subwoofer parameters are set to NONE or NO.
Surround Setup
SURROUND
START
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
Surround setup
ENTER
Dolby Surround
HALL
ARENA
LIVE
STUDIO
STEREO
Subwoofer
*LFE level Attenuation
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
Hall Size
ENTER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
Large/Middle/Small
–10dB/0dB
Effect Level
Yes/No
*LFE level Attenuation
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
0.4, 0.6 ----1.4, 1.6
Reverb Level
ENTER
–10dB/0dB
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
0.6, 1.0, 1.4
Return to Surround setup
* Indicates a parameter that appears only with the Dolby Digital Surround mode. With the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode, this parameter is skipped.
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Using Surround mode
Setting the Surround mode parameters
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Level Attenuation
If the reproduced bass is too loud, set this parameter to “–10 dB” to
decrease the Low Frequency Effect in the low-frequency channel by
10 dB.
• The LFE Level Attenuation function is available only in Dolby
Digital Surround mode.
MIDNIGHT
Re-EQ THEATER
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
Cinema Re-Equalization
Re-Equalization takes the edginess or “brightness” out of your
home cinema sound, compensating for the fact that sound mixed for
theaters will sound too bright when played back through speakers in
the home environment.
Press the Re-EQ button, the Cinema Re-Equalizer indicator appears
on the display. To cancel the Re-EQ function, press the Re-EQ button again.
• The Cinema Re-EQ function is available only in Dolby Digital
and Dolby Pro Logic Surround and Multi channel input modes.
Midnight Theater
If you play a movie at a low volume at night, set this parameter to
“ON” to narrow the dynamic range of the reproduced sound to make
it easier to hear.
The Midnight Theater function works only with source material that
contains the necessary Dolby Digital information.
Press the MIDNIGHT THEATER button, the MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator appears on the display. To cancel the MIDNIGHT
THEATER function, press the MIDNIGHT THEATER button
again.
• The Midnight Theater function is available only in Dolby Digital
Surround mode.
Hall size
These parameters allow you to set the size of the hall/live/arena/studio.
The size can be selected from three settings, ranging from LRG/
MID/SML.
Effect Level and Reverb Level
By adjusting the level of the early reflections and reverberation of
sounds for a recording, it is possible to create the illusion of actually
being in a hall without leaving your living room.
Effect Level: Adjusts the early reflection level. Raising the setting
increases the effect sound level. You can select from seven settings
between 0.4 and 1.6.
Reverb Level: Adjusts the level of only the reverb (not the early
reflections). Raising the setting increases the reverb sound level. You
can select from three settings between 0.6 and 1.4.
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Using Surround mode
STEREO parameters
1. Select the STEREO parameter.
2. Indicate whether or not you are using a subwoofer.
If you have set the System Setup’s Subwoofer parameter to YES,
you can still specify whether or not you wish to use the subwoofer when Surround mode is STEREO. Set this parameter to
YES if you wish to use the subwoofer in STEREO mode. If you
have set the System Setup’s Subwoofer parameter to NO, this
parameter will not appear.
The following illustration shows the relationship between the parameters
and the PARAMETER, ENTER buttons, and SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.
Multi-channel input
This mark indicates parameters.
PARAMETER
Left (Left speaker level)
When Multi channel input is selected as a source
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
1. Select Multi-channel input as an Input selector.
You cannot select any Surround mode.
2. Adjust the speaker volume.
You can adjust the volume level of each speaker individually.
Adjust them while listening to the sound from the listening position.
Using the remote controller:
1 Press the CH-SEL button to select the desired speakers.
2 Use the LEVEL π/† button to change the volume level
Center (Center speaker level)
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
–12, –11, …, 0, …, +11, +12 dB
Right (Right speaker level)
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
of the speaker.
Using the front panel of the unit:
–12, –11, …, 0, …, +11, +12 dB
–12, –11, …, 0, …, +11, +12 dB
R-Sur. (Right surround speaker level)
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
You can adjust the level for the left speaker, center speaker, right
speaker, right surround speaker, left surround speaker, and subwoofer, in this order.
–12, –11, …, 0, …, +11, +12 dB
L-Sur. (Left surround speaker level)
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
–12, –11, …, 0, …, +11, +12 dB
Subwoofr (Subwoofer speaker level)
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
–30, –29, …, 0, …, +11, +12 dB
Default
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
NO / YES
PARAMETER
Quit
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Tuning broadcasting stations
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
TUNING
AUTO TUN.
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
FM MUTE/MODE
FM AM
Manual tuning
1
FM
2
3
AM
1. Press the FM or AM button.
2. Press the TUNING button.
will appear on the display, then change to
the frequency indication.
3. While the value is flashing, select a station using the
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.
Turn the controller clockwise to increase the frequency;
counterclockwise to decrease it. The TUNED indicator
lights up on the display when the broadcasting station is
properly tuned in.
TUNING
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
decrease
• The frequency is changed in 50kHz steps in FM and
increase
10kHz steps (or 9kHz, depending on the area) in AM.
Auto-tuning (FM mode)
1
2
4
FM
3
AUTO TUN.
1. Press the FM button.
2. Press the AUTO TUN. button.
The AUTO indicator will light up.
3. Press the TUNING button.
will appear on the display, then change to
the frequency indication.
4. While the value is flashing, rotate the SMART SCAN
CONTROLLER clockwise or counterclockwise.
Frequencies are automatically scanned and tuning automatically stops when a broadcast is received. The
TUNED indicator will light up.
TUNING
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
• Note that Auto tuning can be used only for FM stations,
TUNED
not for AM stations.
• To cancel the auto-tuning, press the AUTO TUN. button
again.
Listening to stereo radio stations
(FM mode)
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
FM MUTE
CLEAR
indicator disappear
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When you tune in a stereo FM station, the STEREO indicator lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong. If the signal is
weak, you may not be able to tune in the station you desire.
In this case, tune as follows:
1. Press the FM MUTE/MODE button.
The FM MUTE indicator will turn off. The broadcast will
be heard in mono, and intersection noise can be heard.
2. Select the station you want to listen to.
Using preset stations
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
GROUP CLEAR
MEMORY
To program a station in memory
1
kHz
MHz
2
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
MEMORY
CLEAR
3
GROUP
ch
4
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
decrease
1. Select the frequency that you want to store in the
memory.
(See “Tuning broadcasting stations” on page 26.)
2. Press the MEMORY button.
The MEMORY indicator will light up for eight seconds.
3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit, press the
GROUP button repeatedly until the desired group is
selected.
The group shown on the display changes in the following
order each time the button is pressed: A → B → C → A
4. Select the desired preset memory number using the
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.
Rotating the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise
will increase the memory number, and rotating it counterclockwise will decrease the number.
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the desired preset
memory number.
• Since ten AM or FM stations can be stored in each group
increase
ch
•
5
ENTER
(A, B or C), a total of 30 stations can be stored in the
memory.
If the received FM broadcasting station is an RDS station
with PS (Program Service Name) broadcasts, the name of
the broadcasting station is displayed instead of the frequency. If there is no PS, the frequency is displayed.
Refer to page 29 for information on the RDS function.
(Only European models feature the RDS function.)
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Using preset stations
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SCAN
PRESET
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
POWER
L O G I C
TV/VCR
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
GROUP
TUNER
PRESET
STAND-BY
CD
TAPE
DISC
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
MIN
MAX
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
GROUP
TUNER
GROUP
PRESET
√/®
DVD
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
PAUSE
/STEP
CLEAR
CH SEL
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
LEVEL
VOLUME
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC-374M
GROUP
FM AM
1
Recalling preset stations
TUNER
Using the remote controller:
2
GROUP
ch
3
1. If you are listening to a source other than a tuner,
press the TUNER button to select the tuner as the
source input.
2. Press the GROUP button until the desired group is
displayed.
3. Press the PRESET √/® button.
PRESET
ch
ch
Using the receiver:
1
FM
AM
2
PRESET
3
GROUP
ch
4
1. Press the FM or AM button.
2. Press the PRESET button.
will appear on the display.
3. Press the GROUP button repeatedly until the desired
group is displayed.
4. Input the memory number you wish to receive by
using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER while the
preset number is flashing.
Or:
Press the SCAN button.
Each station stored in the selected group will be received
for five seconds.
When the desired station is located, press the SCAN button again and scanning will stop.
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SCAN
or
Cancelling the preset stations
2
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
CLEAR
ch
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1. Select the station you want to cancel.
Refer to “Recalling preset stations” above.
2. Press the FM MUTE/MODE button while holding
down the MEMORY button. “ – – ” will appear on the
display.
• Once the preset station has been cancelled, the memory
location can be used to store another station.
Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)
RDS reception is available only on the European model, and only in
areas where RDS broadcasts are available.
What is RDS?
Many FM broadcasting stations now transmit RDS signals, which
provide additional information. RDS provides you with various services so that, for example, you can choose a station broadcasting
your favorite categories of music or other information. (Refer to the
right column for details.)
PS:
Program Service Name
When an RDS station broadcasting PS information is
selected, the station’s name is displayed instead of the frequency.
PTY: Program Type
When an RDS station broadcasting PTY information is
selected, the station type (classification) is displayed.
TP: Traffic Program
When an RDS station broadcasting TP information is
selected, the traffic information is displayed.
RT: Radio Text
When an RDS station broadcasting RT information is
selected, the information received from the station is displayed.
NOTE:
In some cases, the characters displayed on the TX-DS555’s display
may not be exactly the same as the ones broadcast by the radio station. Unusual characters may appear on the display if the TXDS555 receives characters that cannot be displayed correctly. This
is not a malfunction.
PTY Classifications in Europe
None
No program type.
News reports
Reports on current events and happenings.
Current affairs
Topical reporting of current affairs, often with a wider range of topics than
news reports.
Information
General information such as whether forecasts, consumer affairs, medical
help, etc.
Sport
Live sports action, sports news, and interviews.
Education
Formal educational programs.
Drama
Radio plays and serials.
Culture
Cultural programs (including religious affairs).
Science and technology
Programs about the natural sciences and technology.
Varied
Speech-based programs not covered by the above categories (e.g., quizzes,
panel games, comedy, etc.).
Pop music
Popular commercial music, usually from past or present sales charts (e.g., Top
40).
Rock music
Popular music with an alternative appeal, often not appearing on sales charts.
Middle of the road music
Easy listening music (as opposed to Pop, Rock or Classical).
Light classics
Classical music for general rather than specialist appreciation.
Serious classics
Performances of major orchestral works, symphonies, chamber music etc.,
including Grand Opera.
Other music
Music styles not covered by the above categories, e.g. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues,
Folk, Country, Reggae.
Alarm
When an RDS station is making an emergency broadcast, this ALARM will
flash on the display.
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Receiving RDS broadcasts (European models only)
PTY/TP
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
SYSTEM
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
POWER
ON
OFF
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
3-D BASS
REC OUT
HIGH DEFINITION
MULTI SOURCE
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
PTY/TP
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
DISPLAY
SCAN
1
3
4
TUNING
Searching for a station of your favorite
program type (PTY scan)
FM
2
PTY/TP
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
5
SCAN
1
TX-DS555
SCAN
1. Select FM as the input.
2. Press the PTY/TP button repeatedly until “Not RDS”
or the program type appears on the display.
3. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER clockwise
or counterclockwise to select the program type (PTY),
for example “ROCK M”.
Refer to the explanation of PTY on the previous page.
4. Press the SCAN button to start searching for stations
of the desired program type.
If you press the SCAN button without selecting any program type, “Type?” will appear on the display. Return to
Step 2.
When a station of the desired program type is tuned in,
scanning stops for approximately five seconds, then
resumes.
5. When the desired station is located, press the SCAN
button again to stop scanning.
Searching for traffic information (TP scan)
PTY/TP
2
1. Press the PTY/TP button repeatedly until “TP”
appears on the display.
2. Press the SCAN button to start searching for other TP
stations.
When a station broadcasting traffic information is located,
scanning stops. If “Not find” appears on the display, a TP
station cannot be located.
SCAN
Displaying Radio Text (RT)
1
If the selected station is not broadcasting RT signals, this
function cannot be used.
1. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the displayed RDS information changes as shown at left.
DISPLAY
• If the current station you are listening to is not an RDS
Frequency
Entered Character or
Program Service Name
Radio Text
•
•
•
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station, only the frequency or the entered characters
appear. If no characters have been entered, only the frequency is displayed. (Refer to “Entering characters” on
page 31 for more details.)
When RT signals are received, it takes about 15 seconds
for the Radio Text to appear on the display.
If “Wait” appears on the display, more time is required to
receive the RT information. When the information is
received, the characters will scroll across the display.
If “No text” appears on the display for 3 seconds, RT
information is not available.
Entering characters
While receiving a preset FM or AM station, a maximum of
eight characters, consisting of letters, numbers, and some
symbols, can be stored. For example, they could represent
the station name.
Note for European model: If you attempt to enter characters
for an FM station broadcasting RDS information,
“RDS...PS” is displayed and characters cannot be entered.
ENTER
SMART SCAN
CONTROLLER
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
Characters that can be entered:
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
A B CD E F GH I J K L MNOPQR S T U
VWX Y Z ” & ’ ( ) ∗ + , – . / = ? [ \ ]
| 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
TX-DS555
Note:
CHARACTER
kHz
MHz
ch
CHARACTER
ch
3
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
ch
4
ENTER
ch
6
indicates a space.
Entering characters
1
2
[
[
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
CHARACTER
ch
As an example, assume an FM station with a frequency of
89.50 MHz has been stored in preset number 1 ch of group B
and will be given the name “ONKYO”.
1. Select the desired station.
Please refer to “Recalling preset stations” on page 28.
2. Press the CHARACTER button.
The frequency indication disappears and the cursor ( _ )
flashes.
3. Rotate the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER to the
clockwise or counterclockwise until “O” appears on
the display.
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the “O” letter.
“_” will move to the next position.
5. Continue using the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
and the ENTER button to enter the “N” “K” “Y” and
“O” letters, following step 3 and 4.
6. Press the CHARACTER button once again to store
the entered characters.
If you have not pressed a button for 16 seconds, the operation will be automatically completed.
• Press the DISPLAY button if you wish to check the frequency during the process of entering the characters.
Changing an entered character
1
2
CHARACTER
3
ENTER
4
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
1. Select the station whose name you wish to change.
Please refer to “Recalling preset stations” on page 28.
2. Press the CHARACTER button.
The first character and cursor flash alternately.
3. Press the ENTER button to move the cursor to the
character that you want to change.
4. Select the character you wish to change using the
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.
To delete a character, press the AUTO TUN. button. The
character is deleted, and the characters to the right move
one place to the left.
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the desired character.
The previous character is replaced with a new character.
6. Press the CHARACTER button to store the character.
Clearing all characters
5
ENTER
6
CHARACTER
1. Select the station whose name you wish to clear.
Please refer to the “Recalling preset stations” on page 28.
2. Press the CHARACTER button.
3. While holding down the MEMORY button, press the
FM MUTE/MODE button.
All the characters entered for the selected station are
cleared.
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Recording a source
You can use the TX-DS555 to record either the source you are currently listening to or watching, or a different source. Check that the components are connected to the TX-DS555 as shown in “Audio equipment connections” and “Video equipment connections” on pages 7 and 9.
NOTE:
Digital audio cannot be routed to the recording output.
REC OUT
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTI SOURCE
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
TX-DS555
Input selector
.
1
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
2
REC OUT
REC OUT
Listening to or watching a source while
recording it
1. Press an input selector button to select the desired
source.
2. Press the REC OUT button.
The REC OUT indicator will flash for eight seconds.
3. Press the REC OUT button again while the REC OUT
indicator is flashing.
The “S” (source) will be shown in the right corner of the
display.
4. Start recording on the recording component, then
start playing the selected source.
NOTE:
• If you have selected MULTI-CH INPUT in Step 1, the
3
•
•
REC OUT
MULTISOURCE
REC OUT
•
.
1
REC OUT connector will output the audio signals of the
selected video input.
Do not adjust any controls on the TX-DS555 after starting
the recording operation.
Pressing an input selector button while recording will
change the source being recorded.
When the TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is lit, only the
TAPE-2 source can be recorded. Even if a different input
selector button is pressed, the TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator will remain lit.
Listening to or watching a source while
recording to another
REC OUT
REC OUT
2
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
REC OUT
MULTISOURCE
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PHONO
C D
1. While listening to or watching a source, press the REC
OUT button.
2. Press an input selector button (other than MULTI-CH
INPUT) for the source to be recorded, while the REC
OUT indicator is flashing. (e.g., CD)
• The abbreviation for the selected source name appears on
the source display.
VIDEO-1 (V1), VIDEO-2 (V2), DVD (D), TAPE-1 (T1),
TAPE-2 (T2), FM/AM (TU), PHONO (PH), CD (CD)
• At this time, pressing the MULTI-CH INPUT will change
the current source to MULTI-CH INPUT.
3. Start recording on the tape deck or VCR, and start the
source selected in step 2.
Recording a source
Mixing video and audio for VCR recording
1
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
1. To record different video and audio sources to a destination VCR, first, select the video source using the
input selector buttons.
2. Press the REC/PAUSE button on the destination VCR.
3. Press the REC OUT button.
The REC OUT indicators flashes for eight seconds.
4. While the REC OUT indicator is flashing, select the
audio source using the input selector buttons (other
than MULTI-CH INPUT).
The selected music source is indicated on the display. For
example, “CD”.
5. Start recording on the destination VCR, and then
start playback on the video and audio sources.
The video and audio sources are recorded by the destination VCR.
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
3
REC OUT
REC OUT
4
REC OUT
MULTISOURCE
TAPE-2
MONITOR
TAPE-1
M D
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
Playing back and recording a TV picture
with FM/CABLE TV sound
TV antenna
VCR
(for recording)
VIDEO
IN
VCR
AUDIO
IN
R
VIDEO
OUT
L
AUDIO
OUT
V
OUT
OUT
VIDEO-1
IN
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
VIDEO-2
AM
IN
IN
FM
75Ω
DVD
IN
FM
300Ω
MONITOR
OUTPUT
TV/monitor
V
You can record a TV broadcast with a simulcast FM broadcast, using two VCRs.
1. Receive the TV broadcast using the VCR tuner connected to the VIDEO-1 INPUT.
2. Press the VIDEO-1 input selector button on the TXDS555 to select the VCR that will be used to tune in
the TV broadcast.
3. Press the FM input selector button and tune in the FM
simulcast by referring to “Tuning broadcasting stations” on page 26 or “Recalling preset stations” on
page 28 for details.
The picture will be sent to the TV/monitor and the FM
stereo sound will be sent to the speakers.
4. To record the TV picture with FM sound, begin
recording on a VCR connected to VIDEO-2 OUTPUT.
You can monitor the program while recording.
VIDEO IN
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Using TAPE-2 MONITOR
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
POWER
DVD
TUNING
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
TAPE-1
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
PARAMETER
TAPE-2
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
STAND-BY
POWER
HIGH DEFINITION
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
TV/VCR
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
MIN
GROUP
MAX
CD
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
GROUP
TUNER
PRESET
TAPE
DISC
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
DVD
TX-DS555
PAUSE
/STEP
CH SEL
LEVEL
VOLUME
MUTING
TAPE 2 MONITOR
Input selector
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC-374M
Playing back using TAPE-2 MONITOR
1
Using the receiver or remote controller:
TAPE-2
MONITOR
1. Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR (or TAPE-2) button.
The TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator lights up on the display.
2. Follow the operating instructions for the TAPE-2 tape
deck to start playback.
TAPE-2 MONITOR
• If you have selected the MULTI-CHANNEL INPUT,
Remote controller
TAPE-2
•
turning TAPE-2 MONITOR on will automatically select
the audio signal of the selected video input as an input.
If you are not using the component connected to the
TAPE-2 connectors, make sure that the TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is off. Otherwise you won't be able to listen to other sources.
Using a graphic equalizer
Graphic equalizer
TX-DS555
OUT
(REC)
IN
(PLAY)
R L
R L
R L
PLAY
REC
INPUT
OUTPUT
TAPE 2
R L
TAPE-2
MONITOR
PLAY
REC
Cassette Tape Deck
1. Connect the graphic equalizer to the TAPE-2 connectors on the rear panel of the TX-DS555.
2. If a second tape deck is used, connect it to the tape
deck connectors on the graphic equalizer.
3. Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button.
The TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator lights up on the display.
4. Follow the operating instructions for the graphic equalizer.
To record an equalized signal, use the tape deck connected to the equalizer.
CAUTION:
• Do not select a Surround mode when using the equalizer.
Otherwise, it will result in distortion and possible damage
to the Surround decoder circuitry.
Recording using TAPE-2 MONITOR
1
Using the receiver:
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
1. Press an input selector button to select the source to be
recorded.
2. Start recording using the TAPE-2 tape deck, then start
playing the selected source.
Refer to the tape deck owner’s manual for more details.
• If the TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator in the display is not
lit, you will hear the sound from the source.
• If a 3-head tape deck connected to the TAPE-2 connectors
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is used for recording, press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button to turn on the TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator and listen
to the sound that was just recorded.
Set the recording level with the controls on the recording
tape deck.
Programming remote controller codes
Universal Programmable Remote Controller RC-374M
If you are using another manufacturer’s product that has a remote controller, you can memorize that component’s codes into the RC-374M.
NOTE:
• The commands of Onkyo cassette tape decks and the CD player are already stored at the TAPE and CD positions of the remote controller.
• This remote controller uses infrared rays. Most remote controller codes can be memorized using the infrared system; however, depending
on the degree to which the system differs, there may be some rare occasions when memorization is not possible.
Displays and switches
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNED
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
SLEEP
DIMMER
TEST
TONE
TUNER
2. A/B-SUB ROOM/
LEARN selector
switch
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
SUR
MODE
1. SENDING/
LEARNED
indicator
PHONO
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
POWER
TV/VCR
GROUP
3. PROGRAMMABLE
AREA
TUNER
PRESET
1. SENDING/LEARNED indicator
This indicator acts as a guide when commands are programmed
into or sent by the remote controller. It also warns the user when
an error is made or battery power is low.
2. A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN selector switch
A: Select MAIN to operate the system from the main room,
such as when playing a sound source using a Surround mode.
B-SUBROOM: Select SUB to operate the Onkyo Multi-Room
Remote System, the TX-DS555, and other brands’ components
from the sub-room.
LEARN: Select LEARN to store another remote controller’s
signal code.
3. Programmable button area
See the table below.
Device commands
Symbol
VDP
VCR
TV
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
PLAY
PLAY
–
STOP
STOP
–
–
–
CHANNEL UP, DOWN
–
FAST REWIND
–
–
FAST FORWARD
–
–
–
VOLUME UP/DOWN
–
Rec/Pause
–
–
–
TV/VCR switching
CH
VOLUME
TV/VCR
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Programming remote controller codes
Leaning new controller codes
1
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNED
Switch to LEARN
POWER
SLEEP
DIMMER
TEST
TONE
SUR
MODE
4
2
Light
5 to 10 cm
(2 to 4 inch)
RC-374M
3 The button you wish to memorize
1. Set the A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN selector switch to
LEARN.
2. Place the head of your old remote controller 2-4 inches
(5-10 cm) from the head of the RC-374M, laying both
units on a table or a flat surface.
3. On the RC-374M, press the button in the PROGRAMMABLE AREA into which you want to store the code.
• The SENDING/LEARNED indicator lights up.
4. On your old remote controller, hold down the button
for the function you want the RC-374M to memorize
while the LEARNED indicator is lit. Keep pressing
this button until it turns off.
• To store a code to another button, repeat steps 3-4.
NOTES:
• Some remote controllers use a single button to perform
different functions, with the function code changing each
time the button is pressed. If you are using this kind of
controller, please perform the “learn” operations for each
function individually to store each function to a button on
the RC-374M.
• For instructions regarding the operation of “learned” units,
please refer to the instruction manual for each product.
• Even after codes have been memorized, please keep your
old remote controller in a safe place. If the memorized
codes are lost when the batteries run down, it will be necessary to memorize 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.
Operating the RC-374M
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNED
Switch to A
POWER
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
Please check whether previously-memorized functions are
working properly. If the SENDING indicator is not illuminated when a programmed button is pressed, it may need to
be relearned from your old remote controller.
Set the A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN selector switch to the A
position.
Then operate the remote controller by pressing the buttons of
the functions you want to use.
• If you press a button that has no code stored, the SENDING/LEARNED indicator will not light up.
Clearing all memorized codes
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNED
POWER
DVD
TAPE-1
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
SUR.
MODE
PAUSE
/STEP
CH SEL
LEVEL
2
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
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VOLUME
RC-374M
1
1. Set the A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN selector switch to
LEARN.
2. Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME † buttons
together until the SENDING/LEARNRED indicator
turns off.
• All codes stored in the programmable area will be
deleted.
Connection for multiple-room remote control
Using the optional Multi-Room System equipment as well as a power amplifier and connecting components as shown in the following diagrams will enable you to control them from the main room (where the system is located) as well as from another room (sub-room).
U.S. and Canadian models (Xantech Multiple-Room systems)
Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made.
Make connections as shown in the Connection Diagram below. Make sure all components are correctly connected.
s Connecting components equipped with Onkyo
connectors
MAIN ROOM
1. Onkyo components
Speaker
(Main room)
SUB ROOM
3. Connecting
block
TX-DS555
Speaker
(Main room)
Remote
controller
4. Remote Sensor
s Connecting components not equipped with Onkyo
5. Emitter
2. Speaker
(Sub room)
2. Speaker
(Sub room)
Power
Supply
1. Set up the Onkyo
components.
2. Connect the sub-room speaker cables
to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
terminal on the TX-DS555.
3. Install the Connecting Block in the
main room, then connect it to the TXDS555.
4. Install the Remote Sensor in the subroom, then connect it to the Connecting
Block in the main room.
connectors
MAIN ROOM
1. Connect the components to the TXDS555.
Make the connections described above
in steps 2 through 4.
5. Install the Emitter so that its sensor is
directed toward the components, then
connect it to the TX-DS555.
SUB ROOM
7. Emitter
Remote
controller
3. Connecting
Block
6. Components (d)
TX-DS555
1. Components
Speaker
(Main room)
Speaker
(Main room)
4. Remote
Sensor
2. Speaker
(Sub-room)
Power
supply
2. Speaker
(Subroom)
To operate components positioned out of
range of the emitter:
6. Connect these components to the TXDS555.
7. Install another Emitter so that its sensor is directed toward these components, then connect it to the
Connecting Block.
Connection diagram
5
Connecting
block
3
Speaker Main
(Main Room)
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT MAIN
R
FRONT
REMOTE
SPEAKERS
R
SPEAKERS
L
Emitter
7
FRONT
SPEAKERS
MAIN
Power supply
4
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
Speaker Remote (Sub room)
REMOTE CONTROL
OUT
IN
Gray Terminal
Remote sensor
X OUT IN
TX-DS555
2
SUB ROOM
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Connection for multiple-room remote control
Models other than U.S. and Canadian models (Onkyo Multi-Room systems)
Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been made.
Make connections as shown in the Connection Diagram below. Make sure all components are correctly connected.
s Connecting components equipped with Onkyo
connectors
MAIN ROOM
SUB ROOM
1. Onkyo Components
Remote
controller
TX-DS555
Speaker
(Main room)
Speaker
(Main room)
3. Remote Sensor
HR-10
2. Speaker
(Sub-room)
s Connecting components not equipped with Onkyo
4. Remote Emitter
HE-50 (AC)
1. Set up the Onkyo
components.
2. Connect the sub-room speaker cables
to the FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
terminals on the TX-DS555.
3. Install Remote Sensor HR-10 in the
sub-room, then connect it to the TXDS555.
2. Speaker
(Sub-room)
connectors
MAIN ROOM
1. Connect the components to the TXDS555.
Make the connections described above
in steps 2 through 3.
4. Install the Remote Emitter HE-50
(AC) so that its sensor is directed
toward these components, then connect it to the TX-DS555.
(Connect the AC adapter to the
Remote Emitter.)
SUB ROOM
6. Remote Emitter
Head HE-10
Power
supply
3. Remote Sensor
HR-10
Remote
controller
5. Components
TX-DS555
1. Components
Speaker
(Main room)
Speaker
(Main room)
2. Speaker
(Sub-room)
To operate components positioned out of
range of the emitter:
5. Connect these components to the TXDS555.
6. Install Remote Emitter Head HE-10 so
that its sensor is directed toward these
components, then connect it to the
HE-50 (AC).
2. Speaker
(Subroom)
Connecting diagram
Remote Emitter
HE-50(AC)
4
Speaker Main
(Main Room)
Remote Emitter
Head HE-10
6
AC adapter
CENTER
SPEAKER
FRONT MAIN
R
FRONT
REMOTE
SPEAKERS
OUT
R
L
FRONT
SPEAKERS
MAIN
3
L
FRONT REMOTE SPEAKERS
Speaker Remote (Sub Room)
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
Green Terminal
Remote sensor
HR-10
X OUT IN
TX-DS555
SPEAKERS
2
SUB ROOM
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Listening in another room
Make sure that recording is not being carried out before performing the following operations.
Please refer to page 37 and page 38 for connection details.
On the RC-374M remote controller, first set the A/B-SUBROOM/LEARN switch to B-SUBROOM.
MULTI SOURCE
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNING
POWER
MASTER VOLUME
DVD
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
B-SUBROOM
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
PRESET
POWER
TAPE-1
TUNING
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
POWER
HIGH DEFINITION
TV/VCR
GROUP
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
SOURCE
SELECTOR
TUNER
PRESET
3-D BASS
REC OUT
MULTI SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
CD
MAX
TAPE
DISC
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
DVD
C D
PAUSE
/STEP
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
CH SEL
TX-DS555
LEVEL
VOLUME
VOLUME
π/†
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
SPEAKERS/
REMOTE
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
Listening in another room
1
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
2
DVD
TAPE-1
Using the remote controller:
In the main room:
1. Set the A/B-SUBROOM/LEARN selector switch to B-SUBROOM.
2. Press the SOURCE SELECTOR button for the desired source.
The MULTI-SOURCE indicator lights up and the display indicates
the input source.
• You cannot select MULTI-CH INPUT.
3. Press the VOLUME π or † button to set the MULTI SOURCE
level to its minimum (between –81 and –79 dB).
MULTI-S and the level are indicated on the display for three seconds.
4. Press the REMOTE SPEAKER selector button.
The REMOTE indicator lights up.
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
CD
REC OUT
MULTISOURCE
3
dB IPM
VOLUME
4
5
VOLUME
dB IPM
If the remote controller is used from the subroom, but the components cannot be controlled, check the following.
• Use the buttons and switches on the component in the main
•
You can perform steps 1 and 2 on the receiver instead of the
remote controller.
1. Press the MULTI SOURCE button.
The REC OUT indicator turns off and the MULTI-SOURCE
indicator flashes for eight seconds.
2. While the MULTI-SOURCE indicator is flashing, press the
input selector button to select the desired source.
• If you press the input selector button while the indicator is turned
off, the main room source will change.
In the sub-room:
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
•
RC-374M
Input selectors
room to check whether it is working properly.
Then, use the remote controller to check whether the component is working properly. If it is not, refer to page 40.
When operating a component that does not display Onkyo’s
mark, check that the emitter is directed toward that
component.
Check that the components are correctly connected.
5. Direct the remote controller toward the Remote Sensor.
The remote controller can be used from the sub-room to select the
source, adjust the volume, and turn on or off the sub-room speakers.
6. Adjust the level using the VOLUME π and † buttons on the
remote controller.
• Press the REMOTE SPEAKER button to lower the volume temporarily in the sub-room.
• The sub-room output level ranges from the minimum of (– ∞ dB),
–81, ... –1, to the maximum of (+18 dB).
• If the MULTI SOURCE function is turned on while a Surround
mode is selected, the Surround mode automatically switches to
STEREO.
• If the MULTI SOURCE function is turned on while the multi-channel input mode is selected, the multi-channel input mode automatically turns off and the sound signals (audio signal of the selected
video input) are heard from the speakers.
NOTE:
• Before turning off the remote (sub-room), please lower the volume
level to prevent high volume output for the next application or use.
• If you set the A/B-SUBROOM/LEARN selector switch on the
remote controller to A and adjust the VOLUME control knob, the
volume level of the speakers in the main room — not in the subroom — will change.
• We recommend that you turn off SPEAKERS MAIN to save electricity if you are not using the TX-DS555 in the main room.
• You cannot select MULTI-CH INPUT in the sub-room.
• If someone in the main room changes Surround mode while you are
listening in the sub-room, the sub-room sound will be muted.
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Troubleshooting guide
If a problem occurs, adjust the controls on the TX-DS555 front panel to confirm that the remote controller is not malfunctioning nor has worn
out batteries.
Trouble
Cause
Power, then immediately no power.
•
No power.
•
•
Power cord is disconnected.
There is external noise in the computer circuits of this unit.
•
•
•
No sound or very minimal sound from
the center speaker.
The TAPE-2 MONITOR indicator is lit.
The MUTING indicator is lit.
•
•
•
•
Power but no sound.
•
•
•
The amplifier protection circuitry has been
activated.
Remedy
The connections are bad or incorrect.
•
•
The speaker wires are disconnected.
•
•
Hum or low-frequency noise.
•
•
•
•
Howling when the volume is turned up.
•
Rough or scratchy sound; high range
is not clear.
AM stations cannot be received.
Buzzing noise on AM (particularly at
night or with weak stations).
High-pitched noise or buzzing noise
on AM.
Crackling noise on AM or FM.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
FM TUNED and STEREO indicators
light, but sound is distorted and stereo
separation is bad.
•
•
FM TUNED and STEREO indicators
flicker and a hiss is heard on FM.
•
•
Preset station is not recalled.
•
Multi-Room Remote System does not
operate.
•
•
•
When VIDEO-2 are selected, no video
screen appears.
Front panel controls function but
remote controller does not.
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AC fuse blown.
Surround mode is set to HALL, LIVE,
ARENA, STUDIO, or STEREO.
The Center Speaker Setup is set to NON.
Poor or no input ground.
Poor or no phono motor ground.
The input and output cables are positioned
incorrectly.
The turntable and speakers are too close to
each other.
The pick-up stylus is worn.
The stylus tip is dirty.
The treble level is too high.
The AM loop antenna is not attached.
There is noise from other electrical equipment, such as fluorescent lamps.
There is noise from the TV.
The noise is caused by turning a fluorescent
lamp on and off.
The noise is caused by an automobile ignition.
The station signal is too strong.
Multiple reflection of the radio waves because
of tall buildings or mountains.
The station signal is too weak.
The stereo FM broadcasts cover only about
half the distance of an ordinary broadcast.
The power cord has been unplugged for an
extended period of time.
The connections are incorrect.
The remote controller is not aimed at the sensor.
The path between the remote controller and
the sensor is blocked.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Contact your Onkyo Service Center.
Connect power cord.
Turn the power button off and then on again or
remove the AC plug from the outlet and then
plug it again.
Contact your Onkyo Service Center.
Press the TAPE-2 MONITOR button.
Press the MUTING button on the remote controller.
Check the input leads, speaker leads, pin
plugs, etc.
Check the connection between the amplifier
and the speaker.
When HALL, LIVE, ARENA, or STUDIO is
selected for the Surround mode, only the effect
sound will be output from the center speaker.
The sound level will be less compared to the
sound level when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC is
selected.
Set the Center Speaker Setup to SML or LRG.
Check the outer conductor of the input plugs.
Check for a proper ground connection.
Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce
hum.
Move them further away from each other.
Replace it.
Clean it.
Decrease the treble.
Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the
AM antenna terminals.
Move the AM loop antenna to a different position.
Connect an outdoor AM antenna.
Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible
from the TV.
Move the unit away from the TV.
Move the antenna as far as possible from the
fluorescent lamp.
Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible from the road.
Change the position or direction of the outdoor
antenna.
Use a T-shaped antenna.
Use an antenna that has better directivity and
select a frequency with less distortion.
Install an outdoor FM antenna.
Adjust the position or direction of the outdoor
antenna.
The memory contents are lost. Store all stations again.
Check the connections.
Aim the remote controller at the TX-DS555
remote control sensor.
Remove the object blocking the path to the
sensor.
•
The connections are bad or incorrect.
•
•
IPM is turned ON.
•
Check the input leads, speaker leads, pin
plugs, etc.
Make sure you select VIDEO-2 and turn IPM
off (See page 10).
•
•
There are no batteries in remote controller.
The batteries are worn out.
•
•
Insert batteries.
Replace batteries.
Also refer to the respective owner’s manual of the other components, e.g. video disc player, video cassette recorder, or TV/monitor.
Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Power Output
Continuous Average Power
output (FTC)
Front Main L/R channels: 70 watts per channel, min. RMS at
8 ohms, both channels driven from
20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
0.08% total harmonic distortion.
Center channels:
70 watts min. RMS at 8 ohms, driven
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 0.08% total harmonic distortion.
Surround L/R channels:
70 watts per channel, min. RMS at
8 ohms, both channels driven from
20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
0.08% total harmonic distortion.
Front Remote L/R chan70 watts per channel, min. RMS at
nels:
8 ohms, both channels driven from
20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
0.08% total harmonic distortion.
Continuous Power output
(DIN)
Front Main L/R channels:
100 W × 2 at 6 ohms
Center channels:
100 W at 6 ohms
Surround L/R channels:
100 W × 2 at 6 ohms
Front Remote L/R channels: 100 W × 2 at 6 ohms
Maximum Power output
(EIAJ)
Front Main L/R channels:
130 W × 2 at 6 ohms
Center channels:
130 W at 6 ohms
Surround L/R channels:
130 W × 2 at 6 ohms
Front Remote L/R channels: 130 W × 2 at 6 ohms
IM Distortion:
0.08% at rated power (Front)
Damping Factor:
60 at 8 ohms (Front)
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
PHONO:
2.5 mV/50 kohms
CD/TAPE 1, 2/VIDEO-1, 2,
200 mV/50 kohms
DVD:
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
(FRONT L/R, SURROUND L/R, CENTER): 200 mV/50 kohms
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT
(SUBWOOFER):
36 mV/50 kohms
Output Level/Impedance
REC OUT:
200 mV/2.2 kohms
PRE OUT:
1 V/2.2 kohms
Phono Overload:
120 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D.
Frequency Response:
20 Hz to 30 kHz, ±1 dB (Surround OFF)
RIAA Deviation:
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB
Tone Control
Bass:
±10 dB at 50 Hz
Treble:
±10 dB at 10 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
(Surround OFF)
Phono:
80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input)
CD/Tape:
100 dB (IHF A)
Muting:
–∞ dB
VIDEO SECTION
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
Video (Composite):
Output Level and Impedance
Video (Composite):
TUNER SECTION
FM
Tuning Range:
Usable Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity
Mono:
Stereo:
Capture Ratio:
Image Rejection Ratio
U.S. & Canadian models:
Other area models:
IF Rejection Ratio:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mono:
Stereo:
Alternate Channel Attenuation:
Selectivity:
AM Suppression Ratio:
Total Harmonic Distortion
Mono:
Stereo:
Frequency Response:
Stereo Separation:
Muting level:
87.50 — 108.00 MHz (50 kHz steps)
11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms)
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
17.2 dBf, 2.0 µV (75 ohms)
37.2 dBf, 20 µV (75 ohms)
1.5 dB
40 dB
85 dB
90 dB
76 dB
70 dB
55 dB
50 dB (DIN)
50 dB
0.15%
0.25%
30 Hz — 15 kHz, ±1.0 dB
45 dB at 1 kHz
30 dB at 100 Hz — 10 kHz
17.2 dBf
AM
Tuning Range
U.S. & Canadian models:
European & Australian
models:
Worldwide models:
Usable Sensitivity:
Image Rejection Ratio:
IF Rejection Ratio:
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:
Total Harmonic Distortion:
530—1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
522—1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps)
531—1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps),
530—1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
30 µV
40 dB
40 dB
40 dB
0.7%
GENERAL
Power Supply
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable,
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
U.S. & Canadian models:
Other area models:
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Weight:
U.S. & Canadian models:
Other area models:
4.1 A
410 W
435 × 175 × 390 mm
17-1/8 " × 6-7/8 " × 15-3/8 "
11.0 kg, 24.3 lbs.
12.7 kg, 28.0 lbs.
12.0 kg, 26.5 lbs.
REMOTE CONTROL (RC-374M)
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
1 Vp-p/75 ohms
Transmitter:
Signal range:
Power supply:
Infrared
Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft.
Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
DIGITAL SECTION
Digital input sampling frequency:
Input sensitivity/impedance
Coaxial:
32, 44.1, 48 kHz
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
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Control positions and names
1
3
2
4
5
8
7
6
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18
MASTER VOLUME
SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
PRESET
SYSTEM
TUNING
DOLBY SURROUND
P R O
•
L O G I C
SURROUND
Re-EQ
TM
ENTER
PARAMETER
STAND-BY
POWER
ON
OFF
SPEAKERS
REMOTE
MAIN
3-D BASS
REC OUT
HIGH DEFINITION
MULTIPLE SOURCE
REMOTE SYSTEM
DIGITAL AUDIO
SELECTOR
MIDNIGHT
THEATER
Re-EQ
MULTI SOURCE
PTY/TP
DISPLAY CHARACTER AUTO TUN.
SCAN
MIN
GROUP
MAX
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE
BASS
TREBLE
CLEAR
PHONES
MULTI-CH
INPUT
DVD
VIDEO-1
VCR-1
VIDEO-2
VCR-2/TV
TAPE-1
M D
TAPE-2
MONITOR
FM
AM
PHONO
C D
AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL RECEIVER
32 31
30
Display
a
28
29
b
SPEAKERS MAIN REMOTE
A B TAPE-2 MONITOR
V-DVD 123 DIGITAL 123
c
27 26 25 24 23 22
d
e
SURROUND MODE OFF HALL
DOLBY DIGITAL STUDIO LIVE
PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO ARENA
f g
CINEMA Re-EQ 3-DB
MIDNIGHT THEATER
MUTING
SLEEP
kHz
MHz
u
t
dB IPM
ch MIN
s
21
r
qp
20
h i
j
TX-DS555
19
k l
FM MUTE STEREO
AUTO
TUNED
RDS
MEMORY
REC OUT
MULTISOURCE
o
n
m
European model’s front panel shown
Front panel
For more information on buttons or knobs,
refer to the pages listed in the brackets ( [ ] )
below.
1. STAND-BY indicator [15]
2. POWER (or SYSTEM) button [15]
3. DIGITAL AUDIO SELECTOR
button [19]
4. SPEAKERS MAIN/REMOTE
selector buttons [18, 20, 39]
5. Display (Please refer to the “Display” illustration.)
6. REC OUT button [32, 33]
7. MULTI SOURCE button [39]
8. Re-EQ button [24]
9. MIDNIGHT THEATER button
[24]
10. Remote control sensor [6]
11. ENTER button [16, 17, 22~25]
12. SMART SCAN CONTROLLER
jog dial [16, 17, 22~25]
13. PRESET button [28]
14. TUNING button [26]
15. SURROUND button [22~25]
16. PARAMETER button [22~25]
17. 3-D BASS button [18, 20]
18. MASTER VOLUME control knob
[18, 20]
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Display
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
TREBLE control knob [20]
BASS control knob [20]
FM MUTE/MODE button [26, 28]
MEMORY button [27, 28]
GROUP button [27, 28]
SCAN button [28, 30]
AUTO TUN. button [26]
CHARACTER button [31]
DISPLAY button [30]
PTY/TP (RDS) button [30]
(European model only)
Input selector buttons [18]
MULTI CHANNEL INPUT button
[18, 25]
PHONES jack [19]
POWER switch [15]
(Other than U.S. and Canadian
models only)
If a protective film on the surface of the display makes it difficult to read the display,
remove the protective film.
a. Speakers MAIN/REMOTE selector
indicator
b. Tape-2 Monitor indicator
c. DIGITAL input indicator
d. Surround mode indicators
e. Cinema Re-Equalizer indicator
f. 3-D Bass indicator
g. Audio Muting indicator
h. FM Muting indicator
i. Auto-tuning indicator
j. FM Stereo indicator
k. Tuned indicators
l. Memory indicator
m. RDS station received indicator
(European model only)
n. Source display (For Record out/
Multi-source out)
o. Multi-Source indicator
p. Record Out indicator
q. Intelligent Power Management
indicator
r. Sleep indicator
s. MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator
t. Multi-function display
u. Video input selector indicator
Remote controller RC-374M
A
SUBROOM
A B LEARN
SENDING/
LEARNED
B
POWER
C
D
E
DVD
TAPE-1
SLEEP
DIMMER
SUR
MODE
TEST
TONE
MULTI-CH
INPUT
SOURCE SELECTOR
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2
TAPE-2
TUNER
PHONO
K
L
M
N
CD
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO
POWER
CH
VOLUME
F
POWER
TV/VCR
GROUP
CD
G
TUNER
PRESET
O
TAPE
DISC
P
SUBTITLE
ON/OFF
H
DVD
PAUSE
/STEP
CH SEL
I
J
LEVEL
VOLUME
Q
MUTING
/REMOTE
SPEAKER
REMOTE CONTROLLER
RC-374M
R
A A/B/LEARN selector switch
(A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN) [35, 36, 39]
This switch features three functions as follows:
A — Set the switch to this position when you are using the
remote controller in the main room. All buttons on the remote
controller can be used. (The PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/
VIDEO buttons are used to store remote controller functions for
TV and Video equipment.)
B-SUB ROOM — Set the switch to this position when you are
using the remote controller in the sub room.
LEARN — Set the switch to this position when you are registering functions of another remote controller.
B Sending/learned indicator [35, 36]
C Power button (POWER) [15]
D Sleep button (SLEEP) [21]
E Input selector buttons [18]
(Video-1, 2, DVD, PHONO, CD, TUNER, TAPE-1, TAPE-2)
F PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO buttons [35, 36]
Use these buttons to store remote controller functions of TV and
video equipment. For details, please refer to “Programming
remote controller codes” on pages 35-36.
G CD operation buttons
These buttons are used to operate an ONKYO CD player that
bears the
terminal. (Refer to page 7 for
connection.)
H DVD operation buttons
These buttons are used to operate an Onkyo DVD player that
bears the
terminal. (Refer to page 7 for
connection.)
I Channel selector button (CH. SEL) [17, 25]
J Level π/† buttons (LEVEL π/†) [17, 25]
K DIMMER button (DIMMER) [20]
This button can be used to change the brightness of the display.
The brightness changes in three steps: bright, medium, dim.
L Test tone button (TEST) [17]
M Surround mode button (SURROUND MODE) [22]
N Multi channel input button [18, 25]
O Tuner operation buttons (TUNER) [28]
GROUP: — Group selector button
PRESET √/®: — Preset memory down/up buttons
P Tape operation buttons
These buttons control ONKYO cassette tape decks that can be
remotely controlled. (Refer to page 7 for
connection.)
Q Volume buttons (VOLUME π/†) [18, 20, 39]
To adjust the volume of the Front Main, Center, or Rear (Surround) speakers, set the A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN switch to A,
and use these buttons.
To adjust the level of the Remote speakers (perhaps in another
room), set the A/B-SUB ROOM/LEARN switch to B-SUB
ROOM, and use these buttons.
R Audio muting button (MUTING) [21]
(When the A/B/LEARN selector switch 1 is set to A)
REMOTE SPEAKER button (REMOTE SPEAKER) [39]
(When the A/B/LEARN selector switch 1 is set to B)
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