Onkyo HT-RC550 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
HT-RC550
Supplied Accessories
Make sure you have the following accessories:
aIndoor FM antenna
bAM loop antenna
cSpeaker cable labels
dRemote controller and
two batteries (AA/R6)
eSpeaker setup microphone
The AV receiver can automatically perform
speaker and surround settings, so that you
can easily enjoy a surround sound tailored
to your listening environment. Connect the
supplied microphone to the AV receiver and
follow the on-screen instructions.
When performing automatic speaker
setup, connect your TV to the AV receiver
and make the room as quiet as possible.
a
b
c
d
e
3
2
1SpeakerCable
Using the Remote Controller
Batteries (AA/R6)
Approx. 16 ft. (5 m)
AV receiver
Remote control sensor
Note
Before connecting the power cord, connect all of your speakers and AV components.
1. Connecting Your Speakers
1 2 3
4 5
6
1
2
Front speakers
3
Center speaker
4
5
Surround speakers
6
Subwoofer(s)
Speaker Configuration
5.1-channel:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Please connect
1
,
2
,
3
,
4
,
5
and
6
for 5.1-channel surround.
Red Green White
BlueGray
Powered
subwoofer
6
Surround
speaker R
5
Surround
speaker L
4
2
Front
speaker R
3
Center speaker
1
Front
speaker L
Powered
subwoofer
6
You can connect the powered subwoofer with two SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks respectively.
The same signal is output from each jack.
1/2''-5/8'' (12-15mm)
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Connecting Components without HDMI
VIDEO
IN AV OUT
Game
console
TV
Portable player
The content information is displayed (lists are displayed)
on-screen, and you can control the contents while looking
at the TV screen.
Connecting to the Network (Optional)
The following diagram shows how you can connect the AV receiver to your
home network. In this example, it’s connected to a LAN port on a router,
which has a 4-port 100Base-TX switch built-in.
WAN
LAN
Router
Internet radio
Modem
Computer or media server
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2. Connecting Your Components
Connecting Components with HDMI
HDMI
IN
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
HDMI
OUT
Please turn on “HDMI CEC
(RIHD)” from the setup menu.
Blu-ray Disc/
DVD player
TV
Satellite/cable
set-top box, etc.
Game
console
Personal
computer
The components connected to each terminal (BD/DVD, GAME, etc.) can be selected with the input selector buttons of the same
name on the front panel. Note that these default assignments can be changed. For details, please refer to the instruction manual.
Listening to TV audio (Optional)
HDMI
IN
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
TV When using a TV that supports Audio Return Channel, both
audio/video signals from the AV receiver and the audio
output from the TV are carried bi-directionally on a single
HDMI cable.
Choose an audio connection
that matches your TV (without
Audio Return Channel).
(Without Audio Return Channel) (Supports Audio Return Channel)
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4. Using the Setup User Interface
The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT. If your TV is connected to other video outputs,
use the AV receiver’s display when changing settings.
Tip
If the menu doesn’t appear, make sure the appropriate external input is selected on your TV.
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup provides quick access to frequently used
settings.You can change settings and view the
current information.
Opening the Quick Setup
12
Input
Audio
Information
Listening Mode
[ENTER:Select]
Quick Setup
Navigating through the menus
Input
You can select the input source while viewing the
related information.
Audio
You can change various audio settings such as tone
controls, the subwoofer and center channel levels.
Information
You can view various information about the currently
selected input source.
Listening Mode
You can select the listening modes that are grouped
in categories.
Closing the menu
■
■




■
Setup Menu (Home Menu)
The Setup menu provides extended setup that includes
settings for advanced users. All the settings are organized in a
user-friendly structure, which covers the whole TV screen area.
Opening the Setup menu (Home Menu)
123 4 5
“Setup”
1. HDMI Input
2. Component
3. Digital Audio
4. Sp Config
5. Sp Distance
6. Level Cal
7. Audio Adjust
8. Source Setup
9. Hardware
10. HDMI Setup
11. Network Setup
Setup
BD/DVD
CBL/SAT
GAME
PC
AUX
TV/CD
Navigating through the menus
Returning to the main menu
Closing the menu
Note
This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by
using HOME, the cursor buttons, and ENTER.
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3. Turning On & Basic Operations
1 5 2 4
5
1
4
2
1Turn on the AV receiver.
2Select the input source.
3Start playback on the source component.
4Adjust the volume.
5Select a listening mode and enjoy!

Remote Controller
a
i
j
k
l
f
d
c
b
g
h
e
To control the AV receiver, press RECEIVER to select
Receiver mode.
aSets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
bSelects the remote controller modes or the input sources.
cSelects and adjusts settings.
dAccesses the quick setup menus.
eSelects listening modes.
fAdjusts the display brightness.
gMutes or unmutes the AV receiver.
hDisplays various information about the currently selected
input source.
iAdjusts the volume.
jReturns to the previous menu.
kAccesses the HOME menu.
lUsed for the Sleep function.
6. Troubleshooting
Can’t turn on the AV receiver.
Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet.
The AV receiver turns off unexpectedly.
The AV receiver will automatically enter standby mode when Auto Standby is set
and launched.
There’s no sound, or it’s very quiet.
Make sure that the proper digital source is selected.
There’s no picture.
Make sure that all video connecting plugs are pushed in all the way.
If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, try resetting the AV receiver before
contacting your Onkyo dealer.
To reset the AV receiver to its factory defaults, turn it on and, while holding
down CBL/SAT, press 8ON/STANDBY. “Clear” will appear on the
AV receiver’s display and the AV receiver will enter standby mode.
Note that resetting the AV receiver will delete your radio presets and
custom settings.
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5. Getting to Know the AV receiver
Front Panel
a c ed f g h i j k l mb
q s to pn ur
Each input selector button (BD/DVD, GAME, etc.) selects the input terminal with the same name on the rear panel.
Note that these default assignments can be changed. For details, please refer to the instruction manual.
aSets the AV receiver to On or Standby.
bSelects Zone 2.
cThe remote control sensor receives signals from the
remote controller.
dDisplays various information.
eSelects listening modes.
fAdjusts the display brightness.
gStores or deletes radio presets.
hSelects the Auto or Manual tuning mode.
iDisplays various information about the currently selected
input source.
jAccesses the HOME menu.
kWhen the AM or FM input source is selected, wTUNING qare
used to tune the tuner, and ePRESET rare used to select
radio presets.
When used with onscreen menus, they work as cursor buttons
to select and set items. ENTER is also used with
onscreen menus.
lReturns to the previous menu.
mAdjusts the volume.
nThe Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of
compressed music files.
oConnects a standard pair of stereo headphones.
pAdjusts the tone.
qSelects the input sources.
rConnects a camcorder or similar for audio/video playback.
sConnects a USB storage or portable player for playback of
music files.
tConnects the speaker setup microphone.
uBy way of optimized circuitry, this function reduces power
consumption when the AV receiver is in standby mode.