Page 1: Table Of Contents
Audio Video Karaoke Control Receiver TX-SE550 Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the Onkyo Audio Video Karaoke Control Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before making connections and turning on the power. Following the instructions in this manual will enable...
Page 2: Important Safeguards
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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.
Page 3: Precautions
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.
Page 4: Features
Features Ampliﬁer Features 100 Watts MAXIMUM POWER to each of the ﬁve channels into 6 ohms at 1 kHz (EIAJ) — enough solid, clean power to drive your home theater speakers with authority and produce dynamically rich music, even at low volume levels, and more than enough for a thrilling home theater experience in most entertainment rooms.
Page 5: Before Operating This Unit
DIGITAL 1 TAPE SURROUND (OPTICAL) MONI- (PLAY) SURROUND SPEAKERS REMOTE CONTROL CENTER WOOFER VIDEO-1 10kHz FRONT SPEAKERS B TX-SE550 9kHz MODEL NO. AM FREQUENCY STEP VIDEO-2 220-230V 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR PHONO 220-230V VOLTAGE SELECTOR Remote control sensor STANDBY indicator 30˚...
Page 6: Audio Equipment Connections
FRONT SPEAKERS A WOOFER I NPUT PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND MONI- CENTER WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B MODEL NO. TX-SE550 OUTPUT (COAXIAL) OUTPUT (ANALOG) OUTPUT (OPTICAL) CD Player Audio connection cable L (Left) R (Right) Improper connection Insert completely DIGITAL INPUT...
Page 7: Video Equipment Connections
I NPUT FRONT CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B MODEL NO. TX-SE550 VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Monitor TV Audio connection cable L (Left) R (Right) Video connection cable V (Video) Digital audio connections This receiver has a powerful digital signal processor for use with DVD players, DAT decks, and CD players.
Page 8: Connecting Other Devices
V (Video) Monaural audio cable (mono) DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL 2 ( COAXIAL ) CENTER SPEAKER DIGITAL 1 ( OPTICAL ) SURROUND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS SWITCHED REMOTE CONTROL TOTAL 100W MAX. 10kHz 9kHz TX-SE550 AM FREQUENCY STEP 220-230V 120V VOLTAGE SELECTOR...
Page 9 – the audio connection cables must also be connected. This receiver’s remote controller does not support control of Onkyo turntables. If the connecting device has two con- nectors lined-up vertically or horizontally, you can use either of them. They both offer...
Page 10: Connecting Speakers
FRONT SPEAKERS A WOOFER I NPUT PRE OUT FRONT SURROUND MONI- CENTER WOOFER FRONT SPEAKERS B TX-SE550 MODEL NO. – – R ch. L ch. Front Speakers B When you use only one speaker or wish to listen 3. Insert wire. NOTE:...
Page 11: Positioning Speakers
2. Press the POWER switch to set the receiver to Standby To wall outlet A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550 mode. The STANDBY indicator will light up. 3. Press the STANDBY/ON button or POWER button on the remote controller to turn on the receiver. The display will light up and the STANDBY indicator will be turned off.
Page 12: Making Antenna Connections
Making antenna connections Slit C To TX-SE550 Insert into the hole. Outdoor Indoor Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire: antenna antenna Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver. 300 ohms...
Page 13 Making antenna connections ANTENNA ANTENNA Connecting the included antennas Connecting the T-shaped FM antenna: The T-shaped FM antenna is for indoor use only. Extend the ANTENNA antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the posi- tion that will cause the least amount of distortion.
Page 14: Speaker Setup
Speaker setup LEVEL π/† buttons Use these buttons to adjust the level of each speaker. PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER SELECTOR/ PARAMETER CONTROLLER buttons Use these buttons to set the speaker parameters, such as the type and distance. ECHO LEVEL Before operating your stereo system, you need to set the type and position of the connected speakers.
Page 15 Speaker setup PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER CONTROLLER 9, 10 PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER CONTROLLER PARAMETER SELECTOR PARAMETER CONTROLLER 1, 3 TEST TONE Parameter selector This chart shows how the display changes when the PARAMETER SELECTOR buttons are pressed. Selecting a parameter and pressing the PARAMETER CONTROLLER button will change the value or setting for the selected parameter.
Page 16: Selecting A Sound Source
Selecting a sound source Follow the steps below to select a device to play the sound source. 2. Make sure that the SPEAKERS A indicator is lit on the display. If it is not lit, press the SPEAKERS A button. (Refer to the “Speakers selector”...
Page 17 TER VOLUME control to its maximum. Refer to the Note on page 16 for more information. Switching between digital and analog inputs TX-SE550 Either a digital or analog device can be connected to the digital connector. Follow the steps below to select digital or analog...
Page 18 Selecting a sound source Speakers selector (SPEAKERS A, B) SPEAKERS A: This button turns on or off the speakers connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A, CENTER SPEAKER, SURROUND SPEAKERS and SUBWOOFER terminals. When you select Dolby Pro Logic, Hall, Live, or Multi-CH INPUT, be sure to turn on SPEAKERS A.
Page 19 Selecting a sound source Sleep function (Remote controller only) The sleep timer can turn off the power to the system after a speci- ﬁed time period. To set up this function, use the remote controller supplied with this receiver. 1. Start playing the source you would like to listen to (CD, tape, or radio broadcast).
Page 20: To Enjoy Surround Mode Or Stereo Mode
To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode 2. SURROUND MODE button This button allows you to select a Surround mode. 1. INPUT SELECTOR buttons Select the desired input source. VOLUME button (πup/†down) Use this button to adjust the volume level. This receiver has ﬁve Surround modes.
Page 21 BASS TREBLE ers in the home environment. TX-SE550 A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER 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.
Page 22: Karaoke Function
Karaoke function KARAOKE button Use this button for the Karaoke function. KEY CONTROL buttons Use these buttons to adjust the pitch. MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks Connect one or two dynamic-type microphones to these jacks. KARAOKE button KEY CON (Key Control) buttons VOCAL CANCEL button VOCAL CANCEL button OFF: The Vocal Cancel function is turned off and the entire sound is played.
Page 23 MIC LEVEL MASTER VOLUME Karaoke operation All you need to enjoy karaoke with the TX-SE550 is a dynamic microphone. The karaoke function can also cancel the vocals on your favorite songs. The amount of cancellation depends on the source material. Vocal cancellation is not possible with mono sources, and also cannot be used when the MULTI-CH INPUT but- ton is pressed.
Page 24: Tuning In A Radio Station
TUNING MEMORY FM MUTE / MODE CLEAR BASS TREBLE PHONO TX-SE550 A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER FM MUTE/MODE ® (up) ...the frequency increases. √ (down) ...the frequency decreases. The frequency changes in 50 kHz steps in FM and 10 kHz (or 9 kHz) in AM each time you press the TUNING √/®...
Page 25: Using Preset Radio Stations
TUNING GROUP Re-EQ MEMORY FM MUTE / MODE CLEAR BASS TREBLE PHONO TX-SE550 A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER FM MUTE/MODE Programming radio stations FM STEREO GROUP MEMORY 1. Select the frequency that you want to store in the memory. (See Tuning in a radio station on page 24.) 2.
Page 26: Recording A Source
Re-EQ MEMORY FM MUTE / MODE CLEAR BASS TREBLE MONITOR PHONO TX-SE550 A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER 3. Set the tape deck in recording mode. Start playing the Turntable CD player VCR, VDP VIDEO If the tape deck has three heads, the signal just recorded can be monitored: Press the TAPE (MONITOR) button.
Page 27 CLEAR BASS TREBLE insert a blank tape in the VCR (VIDEO-2). A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550 2. Press the VIDEO-1 or DVD button. 3. Start playing the video disc player and recording on the VCR. 1·3 Refer to the Video equipment connections section on the page 7.
Page 28: Programming Remote Controller Codes
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.
Page 29 Programming remote controller codes SENDING/ LEARNED TEST POWER SLEEP DIMMER MODE TONE INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 MULTI-CH INPUT TAPE TUNER PHONO LEARN Light 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inch) RC-386M The button you wish to memorize SENDING/ LEARNED TEST POWER SLEEP...
Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide
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 (MONITOR) button. Press the MUTING button on the remote control- ler to turn it off.
Page 31: Specifications
Speciﬁcations AMPLIFIER SECTION Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 100 watts 5 at 6 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.08% at rated power (Front) IM Distortion: 0.08% at rated power (Front) Damping Factor: 60 at 8 ohms (Front) Input Sensitivity and Impedance PHONO: 2.5 mV, 50 kohms LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD, VIDEO-1, 2):...
Page 32: Control Positions And Names
MEMORY FM MUTE / MODE CLEAR BASS PHONO A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER k l m n TUNED FM STEREO GROUP A B C DIGITAL 1 2 MEMORY 3-D B SLEEP mSEC Display (Frequency and Preset station/Input selector/Sleep time/ Volume level) TREBLE TX-SE550...
Page 33: Remote Controller Rc-386M
Remote controller RC-386M SENDING/ LEARNED TEST POWER SLEEP DIMMER TONE INPUT SELECTOR VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2 MULTI-CH INPUT TAPE TUNER PHONO PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO POWER VOLUME POWER TUNER GROUP PRESET TAPE DISC CH SEL KARAOKE LEVEL KEY CONTROL VOCAL MUTING CANCEL REMOTE CONTROLLER 1.
Page 34: Using The Remote Controller
TAPE CH SEL LEVEL VOLUME MUTING RC-386M Using an Onkyo CD player These buttons enables you to control ONKYO CD players that can TEST TONE MODE be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.) MULTI-CH 1. Press the CD button. INPUT LEARN 2.
Page 35 CANCEL MUTING REMOTE CONTROLLER RC-386M Using an Onkyo DVD player These buttons enable you to control ONKYO DVD players that can be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.) 1. Press the DVD button. 2. Press the transport buttons. Play Stop...
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