Onkyo Karaoke Machine TX SE550 User Manual
Contents  
Before using  
Important Safeguards........................ 2  
Precautions ....................................... 3  
Features............................................. 4  
Supplied accessories......................... 4  
Before operating this unit................. 5  
Audio Video Karaoke Control  
Receiver  
TX-SE550  
Preparation  
Audio equipment connections.......... 6  
Video equipment connections .......... 7  
Connecting other devices ................. 8  
Connecting speakers....................... 10  
Positioning speakers....................... 11  
Connecting the power..................... 11  
Making antenna connections.......... 12  
Instruction Manual  
Operation  
Speaker setup.................................. 14  
Selecting a sound source ................ 16  
To enjoy Surround mode or  
Stereo mode ................................. 20  
Karaoke function ............................ 22  
Tuning in a radio station................. 24  
Using preset radio stations.............. 25  
Recording a source ......................... 26  
Programming remote controller  
codes ............................................ 28  
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  
you to obtain optimum performance and listening  
enjoyment from your new Audio Video Karaoke Con-  
trol Receiver.  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting guide.................... 30  
Specifications ................................. 31  
Please retain this manual for future reference.  
Control guide  
Control positions and names .......... 32  
Remote controller RC-386M.......... 33  
Using the remote controller............ 34  
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Precautions  
1. Warranty Claim  
For U.S. model  
You can find the serial number on the rear panel of this unit. In case  
of warranty claim, please report this number.  
Note to CATV system installer:  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s  
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70, which pro-  
vides guidelines 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.  
2. Recording Copyright  
Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is  
illegal without permission of the copyright holder.  
3. AC Fuse  
FCC Information for User  
CAUTION:  
The user changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
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  
NOTE:  
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 sol-  
vents or cloths since these could damage the finish or remove the  
panel lettering.  
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 radio 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 televi-  
sion 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:  
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.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and 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.  
Worldwide models are equipped with a voltage selector to conform  
to local power supplies. Be sure to set this switch to match the volt-  
age of the power supply in your area before plugging in the unit.  
For Canadian model  
CAUTION: THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED  
THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSION FROM  
DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFER-  
ENCE REGULATIONS OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT  
OF COMMUNICATIONS.  
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.  
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:  
IMPORTANT  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE  
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Blue : Neutral  
Brown : Live  
Modele pour les Canadien  
ATTENTION: L'INTERFÉRENCE RADIO ÉLECTRIQUE  
GÉNÉRÉE PAR CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE TYPE B NE  
DÉPASSE PAS LES LIMITES ÉNONCÉES DANS LE RÈGLE-  
MENT SUR LES PERTURBATIONS RADIO ÉLECTRIQUES,  
SECTION APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE, DU MINISTÈRE DES  
COMMUNICATIONS.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may  
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-  
nals 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 termi-  
nal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.  
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.  
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.  
Declaration of Conformity  
We,  
ONKYO EUROPE  
ELECTRONICS GmbH  
INDUSTRIESTRASSE 20  
82110 GERMERING,  
GERMANY  
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.  
declare in own responsibility, that the ONKYO product described  
in this instruction manual is in compliance with the corresponding  
technical standards such as EN60065, EN55013, EN55020 and  
EN61000-3-2, -3-3 (or EN60555-2, -3).  
GERMERING, GERMANY  
K.OTSU  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
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Features  
Supplied accessories  
Check that the following accessories are supplied with this unit.  
Amplifier Features  
■ 100 Watts MAXIMUM POWER to each of the five channels  
into 6 ohms at 1 kHz (EIAJ) — enough solid, clean power to  
drive your home theater speakers with authority and produce  
dynamically rich music, even at low volume levels, and more  
than enough for a thrilling home theater experience in most  
entertainment rooms.  
■ COSTLY DISCRETE OUTPUT STAGE CIRCUITRY  
■ HIGH-CURRENT LOW-IMPEDANCE 6-OHM DRIVE for all  
five channels.  
AM loop antenna × 1  
T-shaped FM antenna × 1  
Audio/Video Features  
■ POWERED BY MOTOROLA 24-BIT DSP, the DSP56009,  
which runs at 88 MHz, and can execute 44 million instruc-  
tions per second (MIPS) for greater processing capacity that  
translates into better dynamics, more reflections and more  
reverberations — parameters that define how real everything  
will sound — also gives you more control over factors spe-  
cific to your home theater, such as room size, ambiance,  
equalization and time delay.  
Remote controller (RC-386M) × 1  
Batteries (size AA or UM-3) × 2  
The following accessories are only available for worldwide  
models.  
*
■ DOLBY DIGITAL PROCESSOR BUILT-IN to decode the  
5.1 channel pristine digital audio on DVDs, HDTV and other  
sources.  
■ CINEMA RE-EQ™ CIRCUITRY**  
FM/AM Tuner Features  
■ 30 FM/AM RANDOM PRESETS — especially convenient if  
there are a lot of radio stations in your area. You can assign a  
number, in any order, to each of your favorite FM and AM  
stations, then access them simply at the touch of a button.  
■ 3 STATION-GROUP PRESETS  
75/300 ohm antenna  
adapter × 1  
Conversion plug (Shape may  
vary depending on the area  
which it was purchased.) × 1  
■ FM AUTO TUNING to quickly and easily find FM stations  
in the area.  
Other Features You’ll Enjoy  
■ PRECISION VOLUME CONTROL to eliminate the noise  
and distortion inherent in electronic switching, and give you  
more precise, minute volume-level adjustment by remote.  
■ KARAOKE CAPABILITY with 2 microphone inputs, each  
with its own volume control, plus Digital Echo, Digital Key  
(pitch) control and for more professional sounding karaoke.  
■ BANANA PLUG-COMPATIBLE MULTIWAY SPEAKER  
BINDING  
Memory Preservation  
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A  
built-in memory power back-up system preserves the contents  
of the memory during power failures and even when the unit is  
unplugged. The unit must be plugged in order to charge the  
back-up system.  
The memory preservation period after the unit has been  
unplugged varies depending on climate and placement of the  
unit. On the average, memory contents are protected over a  
period of a few weeks after the last time the unit has been  
unplugged. This period is shorter when the unit is exposed to a  
highly humid climate.  
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Labora-  
tories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
**Re-Equalization™ is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
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Before operating this unit  
Setting the AM tuning step frequency  
(Worldwide models only)  
10kHz  
9kHz  
Worldwide models are equipped with a switch that controls the AM  
band tuning steps. Please set this switch to match the AM band tun-  
ing step frequency in your area.  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
U.S.A. and Canada : 10 kHz  
SUB  
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
2
ANTENNA  
AM  
R
L
Other areas  
: 9 kHz  
(COAXIAL)  
R
L
FRONT  
CENTER  
(REC)  
OUT  
L
L
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL  
(OPTICAL)  
1
SURROUND  
TAPE  
MONI-  
TOR  
OUT  
(PLAY)  
IN  
L
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
R
R
SWITCHED  
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
Setting the Voltage selector (Worldwide models  
only)  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
PHONO  
CD  
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: 220-230 V or  
120 V.  
220-230V  
120V  
2. If the preset voltage is not correct for your area, insert a screw-  
driver into the groove in the switch. Slide the switch all the way  
to the right (120 V) or to the left (220-230 V), whichever is  
appropriate.  
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
Installing the remote controller batteries  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing the tab and  
lifting up the cover.  
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2. Insert two AA (R6- or UM-3)-size batteries into the battery compart-  
ment. Carefully follow the polarity diagram (positive (+) and nega-  
tive (–) symbols) inside the battery compartment.  
3. After batteries are installed and seated correctly, replace the com-  
partment cover.  
Notes  
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• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of  
batteries.  
• To avoid corrosion, remove the batteries if the remote controller  
is not to be used for a long time.  
• Remove dead batteries immediately to avoid damage from cor-  
rosion. If the remote controller doesn’t operate smoothly,  
replace both the batteries at the same time.  
• The life of the batteries supplied is about six months but this  
will vary depending on usage.  
Using the remote controller  
Point the remote controller toward the remote control sensor.  
The STANDBY indicator lights up when the unit receives a signal  
from the remote controller.  
Remote control sensor  
TX-SE550  
Notes  
• Place the unit away from strong light such as direct sunlight or  
inverted fluorescent light which can prevent proper operation of the  
remote controller.  
STANDBY indicator  
• Using another remote controller of the same type in the same  
room or using the unit near equipment which uses infrared rays  
may cause operational interference.  
• Do not put any object such as a book on the remote controller.  
The buttons of the remote controller may be pressed by mistake  
and drain the batteries.  
30˚  
30˚  
approx. 5 m  
(16 feet)  
• Make sure the audio rack doors do not have colored glass. Plac-  
ing the unit behind such doors may prevent proper remote con-  
troller operation.  
• If there is any obstacle between the remote controller and the  
remote control sensor, the remote controller will not operate.  
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Audio equipment connections  
Audio connection cable  
• On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right  
channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.  
• Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con-  
nections.  
• This receiver is designed for use with turntables using moving magnet cartridges.  
• Insert the plugs and connectors securely. Remember that improper connection  
can result in noise, poor performance, or damage to the equipment.  
L (Left)  
L
R (Right)  
R
Improper connection  
Insert completely  
Tape Deck  
INPUT  
(REC)  
OUTPUT  
(PLAY)  
See page 7  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
2
ANTENNA  
R
L
(
)
COAXIAL  
R
L
FRONT  
CENTER  
(
)
REC  
OUT  
TAPE  
L
L
SPEAKER  
AM  
DIGITAL 1  
(
)
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
-
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
(
)
L
L
PLAY  
IN  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
R
R
SWITCHED  
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
PHONO  
CD  
To wall  
outlet  
OUTPUT (COAXIAL)  
OUTPUT (OPTICAL)  
OUTPUT  
(ANALOG)  
Do not plug in the power  
cord until all connections  
have been made.  
Ground  
OUTPUT  
Turntable  
CD Player  
: signal flow  
• A DVD or other component equipped with a digital output can be connected to this receiver. The digital connection must be  
used in conjunction with an analog connection, because if the analog cable is disconnected, the audio output from TAPE OUT,  
VIDEO-2 and AUDIO OUT will not work.  
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Video equipment connections  
Audio connection cable  
Video connection cable  
• On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right  
channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.  
• A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection.  
• Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con-  
nections.  
L (Left)  
L
R (Right)  
R
V (Video)  
V
Digital audio connections  
This receiver has a powerful digital signal  
processor for use with DVD players, DAT  
decks, and CD players. The digital inputs,  
DIGITAL-1 and DIGITAL-2, 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 17.)  
DVD Player  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT  
DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
L
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
2
)
ANTENNA  
R
L
(
COAXIAL  
R
FRONT  
CENTER  
(
)
REC  
OUT  
TAPE  
L
L
SPEAKER  
AM  
DIGITAL 1  
(
)
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
-
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
(
)
L
L
PLAY  
IN  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
R
R
SWITCHED  
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
PHONO  
CD  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Video Cassette Recorder  
: signal flow  
Monitor TV  
Notes:  
• When using a playback-only VCR, you need to make only the output connections.  
• This receiver can be used with only a monitor TV equipped with a video input jack.  
• Interference may be caused between the TV and this receiver. If this interference occurs, place the receiver and the TV as far apart  
as possible. We do not recommend the use of a common TV/FM antenna (see antenna section).  
• A DVD or other component equipped with a digital output can be connected to this receiver. The digital connection must be used in  
conjunction with an analog connection, because if the analog cable is disconnected, the audio output from TAPE OUT, VIDEO-2 and  
AUDIO OUT will not work.  
• Remove the protective cap attached to the DIGITAL-1 (OPTICAL) jack before making the connection. When this jack is not used,  
replace the protective cap.  
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Connecting other devices  
Audio connection cable  
Video connection cable  
• On each pair of input jacks, a red connector (marked R) corresponds to the right  
channel, and a white connector (marked L) to the left channel.  
• A yellow connector (marked V) is used for video connection.  
• Please refer to the instruction manual of each component when making any con-  
nections.  
L (Left)  
L
R (Right)  
R
V (Video)  
Monaural audio cable (mono)  
V
decoder with 5.1 channel output  
You may connect the 5.1 channel outputs of an external decoder (such as DTS decoder or MPEG decoder) to the MULTICHANNEL  
INPUTs of this unit.  
Use the DVD player or decoder controls to adjust the speaker settings for multi-channel input.  
DVD player or  
a decoder with Multi (5.1) channel outputs  
SUBWOOFER OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
CENTER OUT  
MULTI CHANNEL FRONT OUT  
SURROUND OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
2
ANTENNA  
R
L
(
)
COAXIAL  
R
L
FRONT  
CENTER  
(
)
REC  
OUT  
TAPE  
L
L
SPEAKER  
AM  
DIGITAL 1  
(
)
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
-
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
(
)
L
L
PLAY  
IN  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
R
R
SWITCHED  
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
PHONO  
CD  
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Connecting other devices  
AC outlet connection  
You can connect the power cord from another  
audio device to the rear of this receiver.  
Since the AC outlets on the unit are a  
SWITCHED type outlet, you can use the  
STANDBY/ON button, or the POWER button  
on the remote controller to turn on/off the  
power to both this receiver and the connected  
audio devices.  
SUB  
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
2
ANTENNA  
AM  
R
L
(
)
COAXIAL  
R
L
FRONT  
CENTER  
(
)
REC  
OUT  
TAPE  
L
L
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL  
1
(
)
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
MONI-  
TOR  
OUT  
(
)
L
L
PLAY  
IN  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
R
R
SWITCHED  
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SEL
PHONO  
CD  
First turn the POWER switch ON (  
).  
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.  
Capacity is total  
100 watts.  
Connections for remote control (  
)
TX-SE550  
You can use the remote controller of this  
receiver to operate cassette tape decks, com-  
pact disc players and DVD players that have  
SUB  
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
2
ANTENNA  
AM  
R
L
(
)
COAXIAL  
R
L
FRONT  
CENTER  
(
)
REC  
OUT  
TAPE  
L
L
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL  
1
(
)
OPTICAL  
SURROUND  
MONI-  
TOR  
OUT  
(
)
L
L
PLAY  
IN  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
R
R
SWITCHED  
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TOTAL 100W MA
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
L
B
Onkyo  
connectors.  
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
PHONO  
CD  
Connect a remote control cable to the connec-  
tor with the  
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, cassette tape deck, or  
CD Player  
DVD player that has an  
connector.  
• Remote control operation is not possible if  
only the remote control cable is connected –  
the audio connection cables must also be  
connected.  
Cassette Tape Deck  
DVD Player  
• 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  
the same functionality.  
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Connecting speakers  
• If you want to use the surround effects, connect surround speakers. For the best results, connect a center speaker.  
• Use FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals to connect a second pair of front speakers.  
• This receiver is designed to produce optimum sound quality when speakers with impedances within the specified ranges are con-  
nected. Please check the following information and choose speakers with appropriate impedances for the connections.  
FRONT SPEAKERS:  
SURROUND SPEAKERS:  
CENTER SPEAKER:  
A or B: 6 ohms min./speaker  
6 ohms min./speaker  
6 ohms min.  
Connecting the speaker cable  
1. Twist wire ends very tight.  
2. Unscrew.  
3. Insert wire.  
4. Screw.  
10 mm  
2. Press down the lever.  
3. Insert the wire  
into the hole.  
4. Release the lever  
to replace it.  
NOTE:  
NO  
To prevent damage to circuitry,  
never short-circuit the positive (+)  
and negative (–) speaker wire.  
Front Speakers A  
Active subwoofer  
R ch.  
L ch.  
Center Speaker  
–
+
–
+
–
+
SUB  
WOOFER  
PRE OUT  
MULTICHANNEL  
INPUT  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
A
DIGITAL INPUT  
DIGITAL  
2
ANTENNA  
AM  
R
L
(
)
COAXIAL  
R
L
FRONT  
CENTER  
(
)
REC  
OUT  
TAPE  
L
L
SPEAKER  
DIGITAL 1  
(
)
SURROUND  
OPTICAL  
-
MONI  
TOR  
OUT  
(
)
L
L
PLAY  
IN  
SURROUND  
SPEAKERS  
FM  
75  
AC OUTLETS  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 100W MAX.  
R
R
R
R
DVD  
REMOTE CONTROL  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
CENTER  
10kHz  
9kHz  
VIDEO-1  
IN  
FRONT SPEAKERS  
B
MODEL NO. TX-SE550  
GND  
AM FREQUENCY  
STEP  
OUT  
VIDEO-2  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
220-230V  
120V  
R
L
V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR  
PHONO  
CD  
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
L ch.  
R ch.  
R ch.  
L ch.  
Surround Speakers  
Front Speakers B  
• When you use only one speaker or wish to listen  
+
–
–
+
+
–
–
+
R
L
R
L
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Positioning speakers  
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  
Sub-  
Standard speaker placement  
Center  
woofer  
speaker  
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  
speaker  
Right  
Surround  
speaker  
Left  
Surround: Place the left and right Surround speakers 1 meter  
(3 feet) above the listener’s ear level and facing toward the sides of  
the room, making sure that the listener is within the speakers’ dis-  
persion 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.  
Listener  
Refer to the speaker’s instruction manual for more details.  
Connecting the power  
Connecting the power  
3. STANDBY/ON button  
2. POWER switch  
• Before you plug in the receiver, confirm that all connections  
have been made properly.  
• 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 differ-  
ent circuit.  
STANDBY indicator  
Display  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
STANDBY  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
POWER  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.  
KARAOKE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
PHONES  
MIC  
1. To wall  
2. Press the POWER switch to set the receiver to Standby  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
outlet  
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.  
If you press the STANDBY/ON button or POWER button on  
the remote controller again, the receiver returns to Standby  
mode.  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
3. POWER button  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C
D
LEARN  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
POWER  
C
H
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
• You cannot use the remote controller if the POWER switch on  
the receiver is set to OFF.  
DVD  
CH SEL  
• Set the volume level to minimum before you turn off the power  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
to the unit.  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
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Making antenna connections  
Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 ohm  
antenna adapter (Worldwide models)  
Outdoor  
antenna  
Indoor  
antenna  
Connecting the 300 ohm ribbon wire:  
Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then  
tighten the screws with a screwdriver.  
300 ohms  
ribbon wire  
Connecting the 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 adapter to the coaxial cable.  
1Insert the end of the cable.  
1
2
3
6
3
6
mm mm mm  
2Clamp it in place with pliers.  
Slit B  
15mm  
4. Re-install the cover.  
1
Wire A  
Slit C  
2
Directional Iinkage  
Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) recep-  
tion since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each  
other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a  
directional linkage type splitter.  
Directional linkage  
type splitter  
To TX-SE550  
To TV (or VCR)  
Assembling the AM loop antenna  
Assemble the loop antenna as shown in the illustration.  
• Refer to the next page for details on connecting the AM loop  
antenna.  
Insert into the hole.  
Connecting the antenna cable  
1
2
3
1. Press down the lever.  
2. Insert the wire into the hole.  
3. Release the lever to replace it.  
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Making antenna connections  
Connecting the included antennas  
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 posi-  
tion that will cause the least amount of distortion.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
If the reception is not very clear with the attached T-shaped FM  
antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.  
FM  
75  
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.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
FM  
75  
Connecting an FM outdoor antenna  
Please make sure that you follow the considerations below regard-  
ing the location.  
Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads,  
etc.).  
It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it well  
away from power lines, transformers, etc.  
ANTENNA  
AM  
• 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.  
FM  
75  
Connecting an AM outdoor antenna  
The outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched hori-  
zontally above a window or outside.  
Outdoor  
antenna  
ANTENNA  
AM  
• 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.  
FM  
75  
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Speaker setup  
PARAMETER SELECTOR/ PARAMETER CONTROLLER buttons  
Use these buttons to set the speaker parameters, such as the type and distance.  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARA  
METER SELECTOR  
Y
NDB  
STA  
LLER  
PARAMETER CONTRO  
TUNING  
DIRECT TUNING  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
0/10  
9
KEY CONTROL  
POWER  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
SCAN GROUP  
ODE  
MU  
TE/M  
Y
F
M
ON  
OFF  
M
EMOR  
Re-EQ  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
DE  
MO  
D
OUN  
SURR  
B
RS  
AKE  
SPE  
A
VEL  
O LE  
ECH  
TRE  
BLE  
EAR  
2
CL  
VEL  
MIN  
MIC LE  
MAX  
1
BAS  
S
E
AOK  
KAR  
C
D
O
ON  
PH  
AM  
FM  
R
ITO  
(MON  
)
PE  
TA  
MA  
X
2
EO  
VID  
MIN  
MAX  
1
EO  
VID  
D
VD  
P
UT  
CH IN  
MIN  
M
UL  
T
I
ASS  
3-D B  
2
TX-SE550  
MIC  
1
NES  
PHO  
S
L
E
N
D
E
A
R
IN  
N
G
E
D
/
P
O
W
E
R
D
V
D
S
L
E
T
A
P
E
E
P
V
I
D
P
E
D
IM  
M
IN  
1
O
W
O
-
P
U
T
V
ID  
T
E
R
U
N
E
P
R
O
P
O
R
S
E
E
W
E
R
G
R
E
L
T
T
O
O
E
-2  
E
S
T
R
C
M
A
P
M
T
N
H
O
O
R
M
E
C
A
N
H
B
O
L
E
D
IS  
S
U
UL  
M
O
IN  
P
U
A
LEVEL π/† buttons  
Use these buttons to adjust the  
level of each speaker.  
TI-C  
R
C
R
D
C
E
E
D
T
H
A
T
C
V
D
/
G
R
V
ID  
L
E
A
R
N
V
O
O
U
E
O
U
L
P
M
E
T
TEST TONE button  
Use this button to adjust the  
level of each speaker.  
D
V
U
N
D
E
P
R
R
T
V
/
V
E
C
S
E
T
R
K
T
A
AR  
P
E
K
E
Y
A
O
K
E
C
O
N
REMTE CONTROLLER  
V
O
A
T
C
R
O
CH SEL  
C
A
L
E
N
L
C
L
LEVEL  
　　　　  
M
U
VOLUME  
T
IN  
RC-386M  
G
CH SEL button  
Use this button to select a speaker.  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
Speaker setup  
1
Before operating your stereo system, you need to set the type and  
position of the connected speakers.  
1. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button once to dis-  
play the subwoofer parameter  
2
2. Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER √/® buttons to  
select “YES” if a subwoofer is connected, or select “NO” if a  
subwoofer is not connected.  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
or  
3. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display  
the front speaker size parameter, and press the PARAME-  
TER CONTROLLER √/® buttons to select “LRG” or  
“SML” according to the speaker size.  
3
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
LRG: Select this for large, wideband speakers.  
SML: Select this for small speakers with limited bass signal  
handling.  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
or  
or  
4. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display  
the center speaker parameter, and press the PARAMETER  
CONTROLLER √/® button to select “YES” if a center  
speaker is connected, or select “NO” if a center speaker is  
not connected.  
4
5
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
5. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display  
the surround speaker, and press the PARAMETER CON-  
TROLLER √/® button to select “YES” if surround speak-  
ers are connected, or select “NO” if surround speakers are  
not connected.  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
or  
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6. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display the  
front speaker position parameter, and press the PARAME-  
TER CONTROLLER √/® button repeatedly to set the dis-  
tance value from your listening position to the front speaker.  
Pressing the PARAMETER CONTROLLER® button repeatedly  
increases the value.  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
6
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
Pressing the √PARAMETER CONTROLLER button repeatedly  
decreases the value.  
Set the value closest to the actual distance.  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
7
7. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button and use the  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER √/® buttons to set the  
center speaker position parameter.  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
You cannot set the following values:  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
• Values larger than the front speaker position setting  
• Values smaller than the value obtained by subtracting “5ft”  
from the front speaker setting  
8
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
8. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button and use the  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER √/® buttons to set the sur-  
round speaker position parameter.  
You cannot set the following values:  
9, 10  
• Values larger than the front speaker position setting  
• Values smaller than the value obtained by subtracting “15ft”  
from the front speaker setting  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
dB  
dB  
or  
9. Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to display  
the LFE LEVEL ATT parameter.  
10.Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER √/® buttons to  
select 0 or –10dB.  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
In general, leave this parameter set to 0dB.  
When Dolby digital sound is played and if the bass range is too  
loud, set this parameter to “–10dB” to decrease the Low Fre-  
quency Effect in the low frequency channel by 10dB.  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
11  
11.Press the PARAMETER SELECTOR® button to return to  
the original display.  
Test Tone (Remote controller only)  
1, 3  
Use the remote controller and produce the test tone to adjust the  
level of the connected speakers.  
TEST  
TONE  
1. Press the TEST TONE button.  
Each speaker produces the test tone (pink noise) in the follow-  
ing order:  
L (Front L ch)  
C (Center ch)  
R (Front R ch)  
SW (Subwoofer)  
LS (L-Surround)  
RS (R-Surround)  
2. To adjust the level of each speaker, press the CH SEL button  
to select a speaker and press the LEVELπ/† buttons to  
raise or lower the level.  
2
CH SEL  
LEVEL  
The test tone should sound at the same level when you hear it in  
your listening position. You can adjust the level in the range  
between –12dB and +12dB.  
If you adjust the level to +1dB or higher, the overall volume  
level will not reach the maximum level when you set the MAS-  
TER VOLUME control to its maximum. Refer to the Note on  
page 16 for more information.  
dB  
3. Press the TEST TONE button to complete adjustment.  
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.  
LFE Level Attenuator  
0 / –10dB  
Subwoofer YES / NO  
FRONT Speaker Distance  
1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ft  
START  
QUIT  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
FRONT Speaker LARGE / SMALL  
Center Speaker YES / NO  
Center Speaker Distance  
1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ft  
Surround Speaker Distance  
1 ~9m, 0.3 ~ 30ft  
Surround Speaker YES / NO  
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Selecting a sound source  
Follow the steps below to select a device to play the sound source.  
4. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level.  
These controls allow you to adjust the volume of the  
Front, Center, Surround speakers and subwoofer  
simultaneously. Turning the control clockwise  
increases the volume level. Turning the control  
counter-clockwise decreases the volume level.  
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” section on  
the page 18 for more details.)  
(Refer to page 24~25  
Number buttons  
for more details.)  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARA  
METER SELECTOR  
Y
NDB  
STA  
LLER  
PARAMETER CONTRO  
TUNING  
DIRECT TUNING  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
0/10  
9
KEY CONTROL  
8
7
POWER  
6
5
4
3
2
1
SCAN GROUP  
E
/MOD  
FM  
M
UTE  
RY  
ON  
OFF  
M
EMO  
Re-EQ  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
D
MO  
DE  
OUN  
SURR  
B
RS  
AKE  
SPE  
A
VEL  
O LE  
ECH  
R
TRE  
BLE  
A
CLE  
2
VEL  
MIN  
MIC LE  
MAX  
1
BAS  
S
E
AOK  
KAR  
C
D
O
ON  
PH  
AM  
FM  
R
(MONITO  
)
PE  
TA  
MA  
ASS  
X
2
EO  
VID  
MIN  
MAX  
1
EO  
VID  
D
VD  
P
UT  
CH IN  
MIN  
M
UL  
T
I
3-D B  
2
TX-SE550  
MIC  
1
NES  
PHO  
5. Use the bass, treble  
controls to adjust the tone.  
(Refer to page 18 for more  
details.)  
3. Start playing the selected input source.  
Follow the operating instructions for the  
source device.  
PHONE jack  
(Refer to page 18  
for more details.)  
3-D BASS  
(Refer to page 18  
for more details.)  
1. Press the desired input selector button or MULTI-CH INPUT button.  
The selected source name appears on the display. Refer to page 17 for  
more information on MULTI CH INPUT.  
SLEEP button  
This button allows you to set  
the sleep timer.  
(Refer to page 19 for more  
details.)  
S
L
E
N
E
A
D
R
N
IN  
G
E
D
/
1. INPUT SELECTOR button  
Use this button to select a desired sound source.  
P
O
W
E
R
D
V
S
D
L
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T
A
E
P
V
P
ID  
E
P
E
D
IM  
IN  
O
O
W
-1  
P
U
M
E
T
E
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P
T
V
ID  
R
P
N
R
R
S
O
E
O
E
W
R
G
E
L
E
-2  
T
E
R
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T
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S
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C
M
A
P
M
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N
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L
M
E
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C
R
A
N
H
B
O
L
D
S
U
U
M
E
IS  
IN  
A
O
TI-C  
R
C
P
U
R
D
C
E
E
D
T
H
A
T
C
V
D
/
V
G
V
ID  
O
L
R
E
O
A
R
N
E
L
U
O
U
LEVELπ/† button  
P
M
DIMMER button  
E
T
D
U
V
N
D
E
T
V
P
R
R
/
V
E
C
S
R
E
T
Use this button to change the  
brightness of the display (normal  
or dim).  
KAR  
T
A
P
E
K
A
E
O
Y
KE  
C
O
REMTE CONTROLLER  
N
V
T
R
C
O
A
CH SEL  
C
O
L
N
A
C
L
E
L
LEVEL  
　　　　  
M
U
T
RM  
VOLUM
IN  
G
MUTING button  
This button mutes the sound temporarily.  
(Refer to page 19 for more details.)  
MULTI-CH INPUT button  
CH SEL button  
4. VOLUME button (πup/†down)  
Use this button to adjust the volume level.  
Note:  
If you hear no sound from the speakers, check the following items:  
• Make sure that all devices and speakers are connected correctly and securely.  
• Make sure that the TAPE MONITOR indicator is not lit on the display when you select an input source other than TAPE. If the indicator is  
lit, no sound will be produced. Press the TAPE (MONITOR) button to turn it off and press the desired input selector button.  
• The sound is muted when the MUTING indicator is lit. Press the MUTING button on the remote controller to cancel the mute function.  
• Refer to page 26 for more information on how to use TAPE MONITOR for recording.  
• When you select a source that is connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks on the rear panel, you must select digital input (refer to page 17.).  
• If you have selected MULTI CH INPUT, you need to adjust the level of each speaker (refer to page 17).  
• You can use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the overall speaker level in the range of –∞ to –61 to +18dB. The level value will  
appear on the display. However, if you have set the level of any individual speaker to +1dB or higher, setting the MASTER VOLUME  
control to its maximum will not raise the overall volume level to +18dB (maximum). Refer to the following sections for more informa-  
tion on adjusting the speaker level:  
“Test Tone (Remote control only)” on page 15.  
“When Multi channel input is selected as a source” on page 17.  
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Selecting a sound source  
When Multi channel input is selected as a source  
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SENDING/  
LEARNED  
Follow the steps below to adjust the level of each speaker if you  
have selected MULTI-CH INPUT.  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C
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LEARN  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
POWER  
C
H
POWER  
TV/VCR  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
1. Press MULTI-CH INPUT button on the remote controller.  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
You cannot select any Surround mode.  
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
2. Press the CH SEL button to select the desired speakers.  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
3. Use the LEVEL π/† button to change the volume level of  
the speakers.  
You can adjust the volume level of each speaker individually. Adjust  
the level while listening to the sound in the listening position.  
You can adjust the level of the front, center, and surround speak-  
ers in the range between –12dB and +12dB.  
You can adjust the subwoofer level in the range between –30dB  
and +12dB.  
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LEFT  
CENTER  
L-SUR  
RIGHT  
R-SUR  
SUBWOOFER  
If you adjust the level to +1dB or higher, the overall volume  
level will not reach the maximum level when you set the MAS-  
TER VOLUME control to its maximum. Refer to the Note on  
page 16 for more information.  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
CH SEL  
LEVEL  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C
D
LEARN  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
POWER  
C
H
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
Switching between digital and analog inputs  
TX-SE550  
DVD Player  
Either a digital or analog device can be connected to the digital  
connector. Follow the steps below to select digital or analog  
according to the type of the connected device.  
DIGITAL 2  
(
)
COAXIAL  
Assume that you have connected a DVD player to the DIGITAL 1  
connector.  
DIGITAL 1  
(
)
OPTICAL  
Press the Input Selector button (DVD) repeatedly to select  
“DVD DIG1.”  
Pressing the DVD button repeatedly changes the display as  
shown in the illustration on the left.  
DVD  
ANLG : Analog input  
DIG1 : Digital input (DIGITAL 1 (OPTICAL))  
DIG2 : Digital input (DIGITAL 2 (COAXIAL))  
If an analog device is connected, press the Input Selector button  
to select “ANLG.”  
You can switch between digital and analog for the DVD, VIDEO-  
1, 2, and CD input sources.  
DVD ANLG  
DVD DIG1  
DVD DIG2  
To cancel a digital input assignment, press the corresponding input  
selector button until “ANLG” is displayed.  
Even when the digital inputs are used, the analog connecting cables  
must be left in place. Otherwise, the audio output from TAPE OUT  
and VIDEO-2 will not work. (See page 7.)  
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DIGITAL  
Warning:  
• Do not play CD-ROM discs that contain computer data as they  
may damage the speakers when the sound is amplified by the  
receiver.  
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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.  
When the speakers are turned on, the SPEAKERS A indicator  
lights up.  
SPEAKERS B: This button turns on or off the speakers connected  
to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.  
When the speakers are turned on, the SPEAKERS B indicator  
lights up.  
Note:  
You cannot use the A and B speakers simultaneously.  
Adjusting the tone (BASS,TREBLE, 3-D BASS)  
Treble and bass adjustment is effective only for the Front speakers  
and headphones.  
BASS: Boosts or cuts the bass response.  
TREBLE: Boosts or cuts the treble response.  
3-D BASS: This button is used to clearly reproduce ultra low fre-  
quencies. When this button is pressed, the 3-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 Cen-  
ter speakers. The BASS and TREBLE controls affect only the  
left/right Front speakers.  
Listening through 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 produced from the speakers. If  
you have selected MULTI-CH INPUT, you will hear sound only  
from the FRONT L and R channels.  
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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).  
2. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to set the duration of  
time after which you want the system to turn off.  
The longest timer value you can set is 90 minutes. Pressing the  
SLEEP button each time reduces the time value in 10-minute incre-  
ments.  
When the specified time comes, the power will be switched off  
automatically.  
Disabling the Sleep function  
Press the SLEEP button until it returns to the selected input source  
name.  
or  
The timer setting will be cancelled if you turn off the power to the unit.  
Temporary muting (MUTING)  
(Remote controller only)  
Press the MUTING button on the remote controller. The MUTING  
indicator will light and the sound from the speakers or headphones  
will be switched off by the receiver’s audio muting circuits.  
To cancel,  
• press the MUTING button again, or  
• turn the power off, then turn it on again.  
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To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode  
2. SURROUND MODE button  
This button allows you to  
select a Surround mode.  
MIDNIGHT THEATER button  
Use this button to play sound in Dolby  
Digital mode (refer to page 21).  
VOLUME knob  
Use this knob to adjust  
the volume level.  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARA  
METER SELECTOR  
Y
NDB  
STA  
LLER  
PARAMETER CONTRO  
TUNING  
DIRECT TUNING  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
0/10  
9
KEY CONTROL  
8
7
POWER  
6
5
4
3
2
1
SCAN GROUP  
E
/MOD  
FM  
M
UTE  
RY  
EMO  
ON  
OFF  
M
Re-EQ  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
E
MOD  
D
OUN  
SURR  
B
RS  
AKE  
SPE  
A
L
EVE  
O L  
ECH  
TRE  
BLE  
2
C
LEAR  
L
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MIC L  
1
BAS  
S
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AOK  
KAR  
C
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ON  
PH  
AM  
FM  
R
ITO  
(MON  
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PE  
TA  
2
MA  
ASS  
X
EO  
VID  
MIN  
MAX  
1
EO  
VID  
MIN  
MIC  
MAX  
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VD  
P
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CH IN  
MIN  
M
UL  
T
I
3-D B  
2
TX-SE550  
1
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PHO  
Re-EQ button (Refer to page 21)  
1. Input selector buttons  
Select the desired input source.  
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Select the desired input source.  
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VOLUME button  
(πup/†down)  
Use this button to adjust  
the volume level.  
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2. SUR MODE button  
This button allows you to  
select a Surround mode.  
U
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R
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KA  
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REMTE CONTROLLER  
N
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This receiver has five Surround modes. Select a suitable mode according to the type of music you are listening to, the media used, and your  
personal preference. The selected surround mode is automatically stored along with the selected source. Next time you select the same  
source again, the stored surround mode will be automatically recalled.  
Surround Modes  
Before using a Surround mode, make sure the Speaker Setup  
parameters have been set (refer to page 14). Once the parameters  
have been set, it is not necessary to set them again.  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides four channels of surround  
sound (Left/Right front, Center, and monaural Surround channels),  
with importance placed on the Center speaker.  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
HALL  
Dolby Digital Surround mode is used to decode media such as  
This mode simulates the atmosphere of a concert hall. Suitable for  
classical music.  
DVD discs bearing the  
mark and Dolby Digital broadcasts.  
D
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G
I
T
A
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Dolby Digital is a new-generation digital audio format for multi-  
channel surround audio.  
LIVE  
This mode reproduces the acoustics of a live performance.  
Adding to the conventional five full range channels, Dolby Digital  
supports one LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel, which is used  
solely for correcting the bass range by using an independent sub-  
woofer. Dolby Digital is sometimes referred to as 5.1-channel for-  
mat since this LFE channel is calculated as 0.1.  
ARENA Surround  
This mode recreates the atmosphere of a concert in a domed sta-  
dium.  
STEREO  
Select this mode when you do not wish to use the surround mode.  
All input sound is output from the front speakers.  
DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
In Dolby Surround mode, video tapes and laser discs bearing the  
DOLBY SURROUND  
trademark are decoded to reproduce the multi-channel  
Surround sound of a movie theater.  
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To enjoy Surround mode or Stereo mode  
Selecting a Surround mode  
1. Press an Input Selector button to select the desired sound  
source.  
SURROUND MODE  
2. Press the SURROUND MODE button repeatedly until the  
desired Surround mode name appears.  
The display changes in the order shown on left each time you  
press the button.  
• 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 the DOLBY DIGITAL indi-  
cator lights up on the display.  
When you play a  
• If you have set the surround speaker parameter for the speaker  
setup (see page 14) to “NO,” STEREO or 3 STEREO will be  
selected for Surround mode. Only the “STEREO” setting is  
available if you have set both surround speaker and center  
speaker parameters to “NO”.  
DOLBY DIGITAL source:  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Dolby Digital  
Live  
3. Play the selected sound source.  
Dolby Digital (Stereo)  
Follow the steps below to adjust the speaker volume to the  
desired level:  
Hall  
1. Press the CHSEL button to select a speaker.  
2. Press the LEVEL π/† buttons to adjust the level.  
You can adjust the level in the range of –12dB to +12dB.  
If you adjust the level to +1dB or higher, the overall volume  
level will not reach the maximum level when you set the MAS-  
TER VOLUME control to its maximum. Refer to the Note on  
page 16 for more information.  
Arena  
Stereo  
When you turn off the power, the level will be reset to the origi-  
nal level (the value you set using the test tone).  
When you press the TEST TONE button after you set the level,  
the current level will be used as the value set via the test tone.  
Setting the Surround mode parameters  
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 sound to make it easier to hear.  
The Midnight Theater function works only with source material  
that contains necessary Dolby Digital information.  
Press the MIDNIGHT THEATER button during Dolby Digital  
playback. The MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator appears on the  
display. To cancel the MIDNIGHT THEATER function, press the  
MIDNIGHT THEATER button again.  
• The Midnight Theater function is available only in Dolby Digi-  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
Re-EQ  
tal Surround mode.  
• When you turn off the power, the MIDNIGHT THEATER func-  
tion will be turned off.  
MASTER VOLUME  
Cinema Re-Equalization  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
STANDBY  
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 speak-  
ers in the home environment.  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
POWER  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
KARAOKE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
PHONES  
MIC  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
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.  
LFE (Low Frequency Effect) Level Attenuation  
If the bass range is too loud, set this parameter to “–10 dB” to  
decrease the Low Frequency Effect in the low-frequency channel  
by 10 dB.  
Use the Speaker Setup procedure described on page 14 to  
switch the LFE level between 0dB and –10dB.  
• The LFE Level Attenuation function is available only in Dolby  
Digital Surround mode.  
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Karaoke function  
6.VOCAL CANCEL button  
OFF: The Vocal Cancel function is turned off and the entire sound is played.  
V. CANCEL: Vocal parts are muted.  
MPX L ch (Multiplex Left Channel): Used for multi-channel Karaoke software.  
Lch signals are output from the L/R channel.  
MPX R ch (Multiplex Right Channel): Used for multi-channel Karaoke  
software. Rch signals are output from the L/R channel.  
5. KARAOKE button  
Use this button for the  
Karaoke function.  
KEY CONTROL buttons  
8.  
3. SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B buttons  
Use these buttons to adjust  
the pitch.  
7.  
SURROUND MODE button  
4.  
MASTER VOLUME control  
10.  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARA  
METER SELECTOR  
Y
NDB  
STA  
LLER  
PARAMETER CONTRO  
TUNING  
DIRECT TUNING  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
0/10  
9
KEY CONTROL  
POWER  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
SCAN GROUP  
E
/MOD  
FM  
M
UTE  
RY  
ON  
OFF  
M
EMO  
Re-EQ  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
D
OUN  
SURR  
MO  
DE  
B
RS  
AKE  
SPE  
A
L
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O L  
ECH  
TRE  
BLE  
2
CLEAR  
L
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MIC L  
1
BAS  
S
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AOK  
KAR  
C
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ON  
PH  
AM  
FM  
R
ITO  
(MON  
)
PE  
TA  
2
EO  
VID  
MA  
ASS  
X
MIN  
MAX  
1
EO  
VID  
MIN  
MIC  
MAX  
D
DV  
M
IN  
C
H
IN  
P
UT  
M
ULTI  
3-D B  
2
TX-SE550  
1
NES  
PHO  
2. Input selector buttons  
MIC 1 and MIC 2 jacks  
1.  
Connect one or two dynamic-type  
microphones to these jacks.  
9. ECHO LEVEL and MIC LEVEL controls  
The ECHO LEVEL control determines the  
amount of echo applied to your voice.  
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KARAOKE button  
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REMTE CONTROLLER  
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6.VOCAL CANCEL button  
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Karaoke function  
2
MIC  
1
Karaoke operation  
1
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.  
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DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
TAPE MONITOR  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
Before using the Karaoke function:  
Turn down the MASTER VOLUME, MIC LEVEL, and ECHO  
LEVEL controls.  
2
1. Connect one or two dynamic microphones to the MIC 1 and  
(or) MIC 2 jacks.  
If you are connecting two microphones, use those with the same  
specifications.  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
3
4
2. Use the input selector buttons to select the source that you  
want to use for karaoke.  
3. Use the SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B buttons to select a  
speaker system.  
MASTER VOLUME  
4. Set the MASTER VOLUME control to a suitable level.  
5. Press the KARAOKE button.  
The KARAOKE indicator lights up and “KARAOKE” appears  
on the display, indicating that the karaoke function is available.  
6. Press the VOCAL CANCEL button to select the desired  
mode.  
KARAOKE  
Each press of the button changes the display in the following  
order:  
5
6
OFF  
V CANCEL  
MPX L ch  
MPX R ch  
7. To add HALL surround effects, press the SURROUND  
MODE button. (SPEAKER A only)  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
OFF  
V.CANCEL  
MPX Lch  
You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital for the  
Karaoke function.  
MPX Rch  
You cannot use the Karaoke function while Dolby Digital signal  
is being input from a digital source.  
SURROUND MODE  
M  
8. To adjust the pitch of the music in semitone steps (–6 ~ +6),  
press the KEY CONTROL button on the main unit or on  
the remote controller.  
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changed.  
If you have not used the KEY CONTROL buttons,  
or  
indicator lights up when the pitch has been  
lights up.  
KEY CON  
9. Adjust the ECHO LEVEL and MIC LEVEL controls to the  
desired levels.  
8
9
The ECHO LEVEL control determines the amount of echo  
applied to your voice.  
10.Use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the overall  
volume level.  
ECHO LEVEL  
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
When you finish using the Karaoke function, or to cancel the  
function, press and hold down the KARAOKE button.  
The KARAOKE indicator goes off. The karaoke function is can-  
celed.  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MASTER VOLUME  
10  
Notes:  
• When using the karaoke function, keep microphones away from  
the speakers to prevent howling feedback.  
• Disconnect the microphones or turn down the MIC LEVEL  
when you finish using the Karaoke function.  
• Keep the karaoke volume down at night. Be considerate of your  
neighbors.  
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Tuning in a radio station  
√ TUNING ®  
DIRECT TUNING  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
STANDBY  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
DIRECT TUNING TUNING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
POWER  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
KARAOKE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
PHONES  
MIC  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
FM  
AM FM MUTE/MODE  
Number buttons  
Manual tuning  
1
FM  
AM  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
A
1. Press the FM or AM button.  
2. Use the TUNING √/® buttons to change the frequency.  
® (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 √/® button.  
• In FM, if this button is held continuously for more than 0.5 sec-  
onds, the frequencies are scanned automatically (FM auto tun-  
ing mode). When a broadcast is received, scanning stops.  
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
2
1
TUNING  
2
VIDEO  
MHz  
Direct tuning  
FM  
AM  
SPEAKERS  
A
SPEAKERS  
A
1. Press the FM or AM button.  
2. Press the DIRECT TUNING button.  
The “_ _” will flash 16 seconds in the frequency display.  
3. Enter the frequency using the number buttons while the  
cursor is flashing.  
Example: 88.10 MHz  
50 kHz step area, 8 → 8 → 1 → 0/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
2
3
2
VIDEO  
100 kHz step area, 8 → 8 → 1  
Use the 0/10 number button to enter a 0.  
• Out-of-range frequencies will be ignored.  
• When receiving AM broadcasts with a 10 kHz steps, entering a  
number for the 10 kHz digit will set the 1 kHz digit to 0.  
MHz  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0/10  
Receiving RDS (European model only)  
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
When an RDS (Radio Data System) station broadcasting PS (Pro-  
gram Service Name) information is received, the RDS indicator  
lights up and the name of the station is displayed.  
2
VIDEO  
MHz  
• RDS reception is only available on the European model, and  
only in areas where RDS broadcasts are available.  
Listening to a stereo radio station (FM mode)  
When you tune in a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator  
lights up if the signal is sufficiently strong.  
If the signal is weak, it may be impossible to tune in to the desired  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
station. In this case, tune in as follows.  
Press the FM MUTE/MODE button. The FM MUTE indicator  
turns off. At this time, the station will be in mono and interstation  
noise will be heard. Select the station to which you want to listen.  
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Using preset radio stations  
SCAN  
GROUP  
AM  
FM  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
DVD  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C
D
LEARN  
TUNER  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
VOLUME  
POWER  
C
H
STANDBY  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
POWER  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
ON  
OFF  
√ PRESET ®  
CD  
TAPE  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
GROUP  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
DISC  
KARAOKE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
DVD  
PHONES  
MIC  
CH SEL  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
MEMORY  
Number buttons  
FM MUTE/MODE  
Programming radio stations  
2
3
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
GROUP  
A
2
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
R  
VIDEO  
MEMORY  
1. Select the frequency that you want to store in the memory.  
(See Tuning in a radio station on page 24.)  
2. Press the MEMORY button.  
The MEMORY indicator will light up for eight seconds.  
3. While the MEMORY indicator is lit, press the GROUP but-  
ton to choose the desired group.  
MHz  
CH  
The group shown on the display changes in the following order  
each time the button is pressed:  
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
GROUP  
B
SCAN GROUP  
2
VIDEO  
MEMORY  
GROUP A  
GROUP B  
GROUP C  
MHz  
CH  
4. Select the desired memory number using number buttons.  
• Since ten AM or FM stations can be stored in each group (A, B  
4
or C), a total of 30 stations can be stored in the memory.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0/10  
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
GROUP  
B
2
VIDEO  
MHz  
CH  
FM  
AM  
Selecting a preset station  
Remote controller  
1
2
TUNER  
1. Select the tuner as the source by pressing the AM or FM  
input selector button on the main unit.  
2. Press the GROUP button until the desired group is dis-  
played.  
Remote controller  
SCAN GROUP  
3. Enter the desired preset number using the number buttons  
or press the SCAN button to scan through the preset sta-  
tions.  
GROUP  
If the SCAN button is pressed, each station stored in the  
selected group will be played for five seconds. When the desired  
station is found, press the SCAN button again to stop scanning.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0/10  
3
Remote controller  
or  
SCAN GROUP  
Remote controller operation  
PRESET  
1. Select the tuner as the source by pressing the TUNER input  
selector button on the remote controller.  
2. Press the GROUP button until the desired group is displayed.  
3. Press the PRESET (√ or ®) button.  
Cancelling preset stations  
SPEAKERS  
A
FM MUTE  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
GROUP  
B
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1. Select the preset station you wish to remove as explained in  
the previous section.  
2
VIDEO  
2. Press the FM MUTE/MODE button while holding down the  
MEMORY button. “– –” appears on the channel display.  
MHz  
CH  
• Once the preset station has been cancelled, the memory location  
can be used to store another station.  
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Recording a source  
Recording an audio source  
2
1
Make all connections between the tape deck and the receiver as  
shown in the “Audio equipment connections” diagram (page 6).  
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
1. Insert a blank tape into the tape deck.  
STANDBY  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
POWER  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
2. Press the input selector button for the source you want to  
KARAOKE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
PHONES  
MIC  
record.  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
• If you select DVD, VIDEO-1 or VIDEO-2, only the audio will  
be recorded.  
• If you select FM or AM, set the tuner to the station you want to  
1·3  
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record.  
3. Set the tape deck in recording mode. Start playing the  
Turntable  
CD player  
VCR, VDP  
DVD  
source.  
Set the proper recording level using the controls on the tape  
deck.  
Tape deck  
(TAPE)  
• Please read the corresponding instruction manuals for more  
information on how to operate the corresponding equipment.  
2
DVD  
VIDEO 1  
VIDEO 2  
C D  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
Monitoring  
If the tape deck has three heads, the signal just recorded can be  
monitored:  
(
)
TAPE MONITOR  
Press the TAPE (MONITOR) button. The TAPE MONITOR indi-  
cator appears on the display.  
To stop monitoring, press the TAPE (MONITOR) button again.  
The TAPE MONITOR indicator turns off.  
• You cannot use the monitor function with the MULTI-CH  
INPUT button turned on.  
• Refer to the tape deck’s instruction manual for more details.  
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Recording a source  
Recording data from a video disc player (or a  
video camcorder) to VCR  
1
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
STANDBY  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
Video disc programs can be recorded onto a VCR (VIDEO-2).  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
POWER  
CANCEL  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
KARAOKE  
PHONES  
BASS  
TREBLE  
1. Load a disc in the video disc player or DVD player, and  
insert a blank tape in the VCR (VIDEO-2).  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
MIC  
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.  
2
1·3  
1·3  
• Refer to the Video equipment connections section on the page 7.  
VCR  
(VIDEO-2)  
VDP, DVD player  
(VIDEO-1)  
VIDEO 1  
DVD  
2
or  
Adding new sound to a video tape during video  
editing  
3
4
1
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
During video tape editing, you can add sound to the recording  
VCR from various audio program sources.  
STANDBY  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
POWER  
CANCEL  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
TAPE(MONITOR)  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
ECHO LEVEL  
KARAOKE  
PHONES  
BASS  
TREBLE  
1. Insert the disc or tape that you want to record into the  
player connected to VIDEO-1.  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN MAX  
3-D BASS  
MULTI CH INPUT  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
C
D
MIC  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
2. Insert a blank video tape in the VCR connected to VIDEO-2.  
3. Press the VIDEO-1 button.  
1·5  
4. Select the audio program source (FM, AM, PHONO, CD).  
5
5. Start playing the video connected to the VIDEO-1 terminal  
and start playing the sound source. Then, start recording on  
the VCR that is connected to the VIDEO-2 terminal.  
Turntable  
CD player  
VDP, VCR, DVD (VIDEO-1)  
• Refer to the video disc player, video camcorder, DVD or VCR  
instruction manuals for additional information.  
2·5  
VCR (VIDEO-2)  
VIDEO 1  
3
4
C D  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
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Programming remote controller codes  
Universal Programmable Remote Controller RC-386M  
If you are using another manufacturer’s product that has a remote controller, you can memorize that component’s codes into the RC-386M.  
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  
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.  
1. SENDING/  
LEARNED  
indicator  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
2. LEARN button  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
3. Programmable button area  
INPUT SELECTOR  
See the table below.  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
2. LEARN button  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
3. PROGRAMMABLE  
AREA  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TUNER  
PRESET  
GROUP  
Device commands  
Symbol  
POWER  
C H  
VDP  
VCR  
TV  
POWER  
POWER  
POWER  
–
–
CHANNEL UP, DOWN  
VOLUME  
–
–
STOP  
VOLUME UP/DOWN  
STOP  
–
PLAY  
PLAY  
–
–
–
–
–
Rec/Pause  
–
–
TV/VCR  
TV/VCR switching  
FAST REWIND  
FAST FORWARD  
–
–
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Programming remote controller codes  
Leaning new controller codes  
1
1. Press the LEARN button.  
2. Place the head of your old remote controller 2-4 inches (5-10  
cm) from the head of the RC-386M, laying both units on a  
table or a flat surface.  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
3. On the RC-386M, press the button in the PROGRAMMA-  
BLE 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-386M to memorize while the  
LEARNED indicator is lit. Keep pressing this button until it  
turns off.  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
LEARN button  
• To store a code to another button, repeat steps 1-4.  
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 per-  
form the “learn” operations for each function individually to  
store each function to a button on the RC-386M.  
• 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 memo-  
rize them once again using the old remote controller.  
4
2
Reprogramming the buttons:  
Follow the steps 1-4 described above. The previous codes will be  
lost, and new codes will be stored.  
Light  
5 to 10 cm  
(2 to 4 inch)  
Operating the RC-386M  
RC-386M  
Please check whether previously-memorized functions are working  
properly. If the SENDING indicator is not illuminated when a pro-  
grammed button is pressed, it may need to be relearned from your  
old remote controller.  
The button you wish to memorize  
3
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  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
1. Press the LEARN button.  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
2. Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME † buttons  
together until the SENDING/LEARNED indicator turns off.  
• All codes stored in the programmable area will be deleted.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
1
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
WER  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
2
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
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Troubleshooting guide  
If a problem occurs while you are using the remote controller, first try to operate the front panel controls on the main unit to make sure that it  
is not due to a malfunction (or worn out batteries) in the remote controller.  
See  
page  
Trouble  
Cause  
Remedy  
No power.  
• Power cord is disconnected.  
• Connect power cord.  
11  
11  
• There is external noise in the computer circuits of • Turn the power button off and then on again or  
this unit.  
remove the AC plug from the outlet and then plug  
it again.  
• AC fuse blown.  
• Contact your Onkyo Service Center.  
• Press the TAPE (MONITOR) button.  
• Press the MUTING button on the remote control-  
ler to turn it off.  
Power on but no sound.  
• TAPE MONITOR indicator is lit.  
16  
19  
• MUTING indicator is lit.  
• Bad connections.  
• Check connections, speaker leads, etc.  
10  
• Amplifier protection circuitry has been activated. • Contact your Onkyo Service Center.  
(‘PROTECT’ will be displayed.)  
No sound from the center • Speaker cable is not corrected.  
• Check the connection between the amplifier and  
the speaker.  
• Set the SURROUND MODE button to DOLBY  
PRO LOGIC, HALL, LIVE or ARENA.  
• Set the CENTER level to the appropriate volume.  
• Set CENTER SPEAKER toYES.  
10  
21  
15  
14  
speaker, or very minimal sound.  
• SURROUND MODE button is set to STEREO.  
• CENTER level is set to minimum.  
• CENTER SPEAKER is set to NO.  
Hum, low-frequency noise.  
• Poor or no input ground.  
• Check outer conductor of input plugs.  
• Check for proper ground connection.  
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6
• Poor or no phono motor ground.  
• The placement of the audio connection cables on • Adjust the placement of the cable to reduce hum.  
the rear panel is incorrect.  
Howling when the volume is • Turntable and speakers are too close together.  
• Move them farther apart.  
turned up.  
Rough or scratchy sound. High • Stylus of turntable pick-up is worn.  
• Replace.  
range is not clear.  
• Turntable stylus tip is dirty.  
• Clean.  
• Treble control too high.  
AM stations cannot be received. • AM loop antenna is not attached.  
• Turn treble control down.  
• Connect the included AM loop antenna to the AM  
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13  
antenna terminals.  
Buzzing noise on AM (particu- • Noise from electrical apparatus such as fluores- • Move the AM loop antenna to different position.  
larly conspicuous at night or with  
weak stations).  
cent lamp.  
• Set up an outdoor AM antenna.  
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13  
High-pitched noise or buzzing • Noise from TV set.  
• Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible  
noise on AM.  
from the TV.  
• Move unit away from TV set.  
Crackling noise on AM, FM.  
• Noise caused by turning fluorescent lamp on and • Move antenna as far as possible from the fluores-  
off.  
cent lamp.  
• Noise from automobile ignition.  
• Install an FM outdoor antenna as far as possible  
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from the road.  
• Change the position or direction of the outdoor  
antenna.  
TUNED and STEREO indica- • Station is too strong.  
• Change to T-shaped antenna.  
12  
13  
tors light but sound is distorted • Multiple reflection of the radio waves because of • Use antenna which has better directivity and  
and stereo separation is bad.  
tall buildings or mountains.  
select a point where the distortion is least.  
TUNED and STEREO indica- • Station is too weak.  
• Install an outdoor FM antenna.  
13  
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tors flicker and hiss is heard on • Stereo FM broadcasts cover only about half the • Change the position or direction of the outdoor  
FM.  
distance of an ordinary broadcast.  
antenna.  
No station is recalled when a • The power cord has been unplugged or the • The memory contents are lost. Store all stations  
SCAN button is pressed.  
POWER switch has been turned off for a long  
time.  
again.  
Front panel controls function but • No batteries in remote controller.  
• Insert batteries.  
5
5
remote controller does not.  
• Batteries have worn out.  
• Replace batteries.  
The sound of the playback • The input selector is not set properly.  
• Set it to the playback source.  
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source is not heard.  
Your voice is not heard when you • Microphone plug is not firmly inserted into the • Insert the plug firmly.  
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22  
22  
speak or sing into the micro-  
phone.  
MIC jack.  
• Turn on the microphone.  
• Microphone is turned off.  
• Press the KARAOKE button to turn on the  
KARAOKE indicator.  
• The karaoke function is turned off.  
Karaoke is not turned on.  
• DOLBY PRO LOGIC is selected.  
• Select another Surround mode.  
• MULTI-CH INPUT is selected.  
• Select another INPUT.  
You cannot select DOLBY PRO • KARAOKE is turned on.  
• Turn KARAOKE off.  
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LOGIC.  
Also refer to the respective instruction manuals of the video disc player, video cassette recorder, TV monitor, etc., that compose your enter-  
tainment system.  
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Specifications  
AMPLIFIER SECTION  
IF Rejection Ratio:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Mono:  
90 dB  
Maximum Power output (EIAJ) 100 watts × 5 at 6 ohms  
73 dB  
67 dB  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
IM Distortion:  
Damping Factor:  
0.08% at rated power (Front)  
0.08% at rated power (Front)  
60 at 8 ohms (Front)  
Stereo:  
Alternate Channel Attenuation: 55 dB  
Selectivity:  
50 dB (DIN)  
50 dB  
Input Sensitivity and Impedance  
PHONO:  
LINE (CD, TAPE, DVD,  
VIDEO-1, 2):  
AM Suppression Ratio:  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
Mono:  
2.5 mV, 50 kohms  
200 mV, 50 kohms  
0.15%  
Stereo:  
Frequency Response:  
Stereo Separation:  
0.25%  
MULTICHANNEL INPUT  
(FRONT L/R, SUR-  
ROUND L/R, CENTER): 200 mV, 50 kohms  
(SUBWOOFER):  
DIGITAL-2 (COAXIAL):  
VIDEO IN  
(DVD, VIDEO-1, 2):  
Output Level and Impedance  
Rec out (TAPE, VIDEO-2): 200 mV, 2.2 kohms  
Pre out (SUBWOOFER):  
VIDEO OUT  
(VIDEO-2, MONITOR): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Phono Overload: 110 mV RMS at 1 kHz, 0.5% T.H.D.  
Frequency Response:  
RIAA Deviation:  
Tone Control  
Bass:  
30 Hz — 15 kHz, ±1.5 dB  
45 dB at 1 kHz  
30 dB at 100 Hz — 10 kHz  
36 mV, 50 kohms  
0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
AM  
Tuning Range  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
U.S.A. & Canadian models: 530—1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)  
European & Australian  
models:  
522—1,611 kHz (9 kHz steps)  
1 V, 2.2 kohms  
Worldwide models:  
531—1,602 kHz (9 kHz steps),  
530—1,710 kHz (10 kHz steps)  
Usable Sensitivity:  
Image Rejection Ratio:  
IF Rejection Ratio:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Total Harmonic Distortion:  
30 µV  
40 dB  
40 dB  
40 dB  
0.7%  
20 Hz to 30 kHz, ±1 dB  
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.8 dB  
±10 dB at 100 Hz  
±10 dB at 10 kHz  
Treble:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Phono:  
GENERAL  
Power Supply:  
AC 230 V, 50 Hz  
AC 220-230 V and 120 V switchable,  
50/60 Hz  
80 dB (IHF A, 5 mV input)  
100 dB (IHF A)  
CD/Tape:  
Power Consumption:  
3.3 A  
240 W  
435 × 150 × 334 mm  
10.7 kg, 23.6 lbs.  
VIDEO SECTION  
Signal sensitivity and  
impedance:  
1 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
(DVD, VIDEO-1, VIDEO-2 input, out-  
put)  
Dimensions (W × H × D):  
Weight:  
REMOTE CONTROL  
TUNER SECTION  
FM  
Tuning Range:  
Usable Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Transmitter:  
Signal range:  
Power supply:  
Infrared  
Approx. 5 meters, 16 ft.  
Two “AA” batteries (1.5 V × 2)  
87.5 — 108.0 MHz  
11.2 dBf, 1.0 µV (75 ohms)  
18.2 dBf, 2.2 µV (75 ohms)  
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.  
Stereo:  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity  
Mono:  
Stereo:  
Capture Ratio:  
Image Rejection Ratio  
Power supply and voltage vary depending on the area in which the unit is  
purchased.  
18.2 dBf, 2.2 µV (75 ohms)  
39.2 dBf, 24 µV (75 ohms)  
1.5 dB  
U.S.A. & Canadian models: 40 dB  
Other area models: 85 dB  
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Control positions and names  
2
3
4
5 6  
7
8
10  
11  
12  
9
1
MASTER VOLUME  
STANDBY/ON  
PARAMETER SELECTOR  
STANDBY  
PARAMETER CONTROLLER  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
POWER  
SCAN GROUP  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0/10  
DIRECT TUNING  
TUNING  
ON  
OFF  
A
SPEAKERS  
B
SURROUND MODE  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
Re-EQ  
MEMORY FM MUTE/MODE  
CLEAR  
ECHO LEVEL  
1
1
MIC LEVEL  
2
2
KARAOKE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
MIN  
MAX  
C
D
MULTI CH INPUT  
VIDEO  
1
(
)
DVD  
VIDEO  
2
TAPE MONITOR  
FM  
AM  
PHONO  
MIC  
PHONES  
3-D BASS  
A/V KARAOKE CONTROL RECEIVER TX-SE550  
15  
25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18  
17  
d
16  
f
13  
14  
g
b
c
e
h
i
j
k l m n  
a
LIVE DOLBY PRO LOGIC  
SPEAKERS A B MUTING FM MUTE  
TAPE MONITOR DVD  
TUNED  
FM STEREO  
RDS  
MEMORY  
3-DB  
GROUP  
A
B
C
1
2
1
2
DOLBY DIGITAL  
VIDEO  
DIGITAL  
HALL  
SLEEP  
Display  
ARENA STEREO  
CINEMA Re-EQ  
MIN  
mSEC  
CH dB  
MIDNIGHT THEATER  
KARAOKE  
kHz  
MHz  
r
q p  
o
21. 3-D BASS button [18]  
Front panel  
22. MIC level 1/2 knobs [22, 23]  
23. MIC input 1/2 jacks [22, 23]  
24. Karaoke button [22, 23]  
25. PHONES jack [18]  
For more information about buttons or knobs, refer to the pages listed  
in the brackets ( [ ] ) below.  
1. STANDBY/ON button [9, 11]  
2. POWER switch [9, 11]  
3. Key control buttons [22, 23]  
Display  
4. Vocal cancel button [22, 23]  
5. SPEAKERS A/B button [16, 18]  
6. STANDBY indicator [5, 11]  
7. Remote control sensor [5]  
8. TUNER operation buttons  
If a protective film on the surface of the screen making it difficult  
to read the display, remove the film.  
a. MIDNIGHT THEATER indicator  
b. Surround Mode indicators  
c. Tape Monitor indicator  
d. Speakers A/B indicators  
e. Audio Mute indicator  
f. Video input selector indicators  
g. FM Mute On/Off indicator  
h. Tuned indicators  
i. FM Stereo indicator  
j. 3-D Bass indicator  
k. RDS station received indicator (European model only)  
l. Memory indicator  
m. Group indicators  
SCAN button [25]  
GROUP button [25]  
Number buttons [16, 24, 25]  
DIRECT TUNING button [24]  
TUNING UP/DOWN buttons [24]  
FM MUTE/MODE button [24, 25]  
MEMORY button [25]  
9. Display (Refer to the “Display” illustration.)  
10. PARAMETER SELECTOR buttons [14, 15]  
11. PARAMETER CONTROLLER buttons [14, 15]  
12. MASTER VOLUME control knob [16, 20]  
13. TREBLE control knob [16, 18]  
14. BASS control knob [16, 18]  
15. Re-EQ button [20, 21]  
16. MIDNIGHT THEATER button [20, 21]  
17. SURROUND MODE button [20, 21]  
18. Input selector buttons [16, 20, 21]  
19. MULTI CHANNEL INPUT button [17]  
20. Echo level control knob [22, 23]  
n. Sleep indicator  
o. Multi function display  
(Frequency and Preset station/Input selector/Sleep time/  
Volume level)  
p. CINEMA Re-EQ indicator  
q. Key transpose indicators  
r. Karaoke indicator  
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1. Power button (POWER) [11]  
2. Sleep button (SLEEP) [16, 19]  
3. Input selector buttons [16]  
4. PROGRAMMABLE AREA buttons [28, 29]  
5. CD operation buttons [34]  
6. DVD operation buttons [35]  
11  
12  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
7. Karaoke button [22, 23]  
8. Key control button [22, 23]  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
1
2
13  
: Pitch is raised in semitone steps.  
: Pitch is lowered in semitone steps.  
9. Vocal cancel [22, 23]  
10. Level up/down button (LEVEL π/†) [14~17, 21]  
11. DIMMER button (DIMMER) [16]  
12. Test tone button (TEST TONE) [14, 15]  
13. Surround mode button (SUR MODE) [20]  
14. Multi channel input button [17]  
15. LEARN button [28, 29]  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
14  
15  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
3
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
4
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
16  
16. Tuner operation buttons (TUNER) [25, 34]  
GROUP: — Group selector button  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
5
6
√PRESET®: — Preset memory up/down buttons  
17. Tape operation buttons [34]  
18. Channel selector button (CH SEL) [14~17, 21]  
19. Volume buttons (VOLUME π/†) [16]  
Volume control for the Front, Center, Surround and Sub-  
woofer speakers.  
17  
18  
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
7
8
20. Audio muting button (MUTING) [16, 19]  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
19  
20  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
9
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
10  
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Using the remote controller  
Listening to the radio  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
1. Press the TUNER button.  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
2. Press the GROUP button to select the desired GROUP.  
3. Use the PRESET buttons to select the desired station.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
1
2
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
3
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
Using an Onkyo tape deck  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
These buttons enable you to control ONKYO cassette tape decks  
that can be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.)  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
1. Press the TAPE button.  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
2. Press the transport buttons.  
Reverse play  
1
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
Forward play  
Recording/pause  
Stop  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
Fast Rewind  
Fast Forward  
2
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
Using an Onkyo CD player  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
These buttons enables you to control ONKYO CD players that can  
be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.)  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
1. Press the CD button.  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
1
2. Press the transport buttons.  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
Play  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
Pause  
Stop  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
Down  
Up  
2
DVD  
DISC Select a CD changer tray.  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
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Using the remote controller  
Using an Onkyo DVD player  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
These buttons enable you to control ONKYO DVD players that can  
be remotely controlled. (Refer to page 9.)  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
1. Press the DVD button.  
1
2
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
2. Press the transport buttons.  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
Play  
Stop  
Down  
Up  
Fast Rewind  
Fast Forward  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
Using the Karaoke function  
SENDING/  
LEARNED  
1. Karaoke button  
TEST  
TONE  
SUR  
POWER SLEEP DIMMER  
MODE  
Press this button to turn the Karaoke function ON and OFF.  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD  
VIDEO-1 VIDEO-2  
MULTI-CH  
INPUT  
2. Key control button  
TAPE  
TUNER PHONO  
C D  
LEARN  
Adjusts the music in semitone steps (–6 ~ +6)  
: Pitch is raised in semitone steps.  
: Pitch is lowered in semitone steps.  
PROGRAMMABLE AREA TV/VIDEO  
C H VOLUME  
POWER  
POWER  
TV/VCR  
TUNER  
GROUP  
PRESET  
3. Vocal cancel  
CD  
TAPE  
DISC  
Selects VOCAL CANCEL mode.  
DVD  
CH SEL  
KARAOKE  
1
2
3
LEVEL VOLUME  
MUTING  
KEY CONTROL  
VOCAL  
CANCEL  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
RC-386M  
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Sales & Product Planning Div. : 2-1, Nisshin-cho, Neyagawa-shi, OSAKA 572-8540, JAPAN  
Tel: 0720-31-8111 Fax: 0720-33-5222  
ONKYO U.S.A. CORPORATION  
200 Williams Drive, Ramesy, N.J. 07446, U.S.A.  
Tel: 201-825-7950 Fax: 201-825-8150 E-mail: [email protected]  
ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH  
Industriestrasse 20, 82110 Germering, GERMANY  
Tel: 089 84 93 20 Fax: 089 84 93 226 E-mail: [email protected]  
ONKYO EUROPE FRANCE BRANCH  
Domaine Technologique de Saclay 4, Rue René Razel, SACLAY-91892  
ORSAY CEDEX, FRANCE Tel: (1) 69 33 14 00 Fax: (1) 69 41 35 84  
ONKYO CHINA LIMITED  
Units 2102-7, Metroplaza Tower I, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,  
N.T., HONG KONG Tel: 852 2429 3118 Fax: 852 2428 9039  
HOMEPAGE  
http://www.onkyo.co.jp/  
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