Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A550

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AV Receiver

Owner’s Manual

Read the supplied booklet “Safety Brochure” before using the unit.

English

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Main Page

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
Accessories4
Features5
What You Can Do with the Unit5
- Full of Useful Functions6
Part Names and Functions7
- Front Panel7
- Front Display (Indicators)8
- Rear Panel9
- Remote Control10
Preparations11
General Setup Procedure11
1 Placing Speakers12
2 Connecting Speakers15
- 5.1-Channel System15
- Audio Jacks17
Input/Output Jacks and Cables17
3 Connecting a TV18
- Hdmi Connection18
4 Connecting Playback Devices20
- Component Video Connection20
- Connecting Video Devices (such as BD/DVD Players)20
- Changing the Combination of Video/Audio Input Jacks21
- Connecting Audio Devices (such as CD Players)22
- Connecting to the Jack on the Front Panel23
5 Connecting the FM/AM Antennas23
6 Preparing for Connecting to a Network24
7 Connecting the Power Cable25
8 Selecting an On-Screen Menu Language26
9 Optimizing the Speaker Settings Automatically (YPAO)27
- Error Messages29
- Warning Messages30
10 Connecting to a Network Wirelessly31
- Selecting the Connection Method31
- Connecting the Unit to a Wireless Network32
- Connecting a Mobile Device to the Unit Directly (Wireless Direct)39
Playback41
Basic Playback Procedure41
Selecting the Input Source and Favorite Settings with One Touch42
Scene42
- Selecting a Registered Scene42
- Configuring Scene Assignments42
Selecting the Sound Mode43
- Enjoying Stereoscopic Sound Fields (CINEMA DSP 3D)44
- Virtual Cinema Dsp45
- Enjoying Unprocessed Playback46
  - Straight Decode46
  - Pro Logic46
- Enjoying Pure High Fidelity Sound (Direct Playback)47
- Enhancing the Bass (Extra Bass)47
- Enjoying Compressed Music with Enhanced Sound (Compressed Music Enhancer)47
Listening to FM/AM Radio48
- Setting the Frequency Steps48
- Selecting a Frequency for Reception48
- Auto Preset49
- Registering Favorite Radio Stations (Presets)49
- Clearing Preset Stations50
- Radio Data System Tuning51
  - Receiving Traffic Information51
  - Program Type51
Playing Back Music Via BLUETOOTH52
- Playback BLUETOOTH Device Music on the Unit52
Playing Back Ipod Music53
- Connecting an Ipod53
- Playback of Ipod Content53
- Playback Screen54
Playing Back Music with Airplay56
- Playback of Itunes/Ipod Music Contents56
Playing Back Music Stored on a USB Storage Device58
- Connecting a USB Storage Device58
- Playback of USB Storage Device Contents58
Playing Back Music Stored on Media Servers (Pcs/Nas)61
- Media Sharing Setup61
- Playback of PC Music Contents62
Listening to Internet Radio64
- Playback of Internet Radio64
- Registering Favorite Internet Radio Stations (Bookmarks)66
Useful Functions67
- Registering Favorite Items (Shortcut)67
- Switching Information on the Front Display68
Configuring Playback Settings for Different Playback Sources69
(Option Menu)69
- Option Menu Items69
- Input Select69
Configurations72
Configuring Various Functions (Setup Menu)72
- Setup Menu Items73
- Speaker75
- Test Tone77
- Hdmi78
- Sound80
- Eco82
  - Auto Power Standby82
  - Eco Mode82
- Function83
  - Input Rename83
  - Memory Guard83
- Network85
- Bluetooth87
- Network Update87
- Language88
Configuring the System Settings (ADVANCED SETUP Menu)89
- ADVANCED SETUP Menu Items89
- Changing the Speaker Impedance Setting (SP IMP.)89
- Selecting the Remote Control ID (REMOTE ID)90
- Changing the FM/AM Tuning Frequency Setting (TU)90
- Switching the Video Signal Type (TV FORMAT)90
- Restoring the Default Settings (INIT)90
- Updating the Firmware (UPDATE)91
- Checking the Firmware Version (VERSION)91
Updating the Unit's Firmware Via the Network92
Appendix93
Frequently Asked Questions93
Troubleshooting95
- Power, System and Remote Control95
- Audio97
- Video98
- FM/AM Radio99
- USB and Network100
- Bluetooth101
Error Indications on the Front Display102
Glossary103
- Audio Information103
- HDMI and Video Information104
- Network Information104
- Yamaha Technologies105
Supported Devices and File Formats105
- File Formats106
Video Signal Flow106
Information on HDMI107
- HDMI Control107
- Audio Return Channel (ARC)108
- HDMI Signal Compatibility109
Trademarks110
Specifications111
- Video Section112
- Audio Section112
Index114

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	AVENTAGE RX-A550
Category	Receiver
Language	English

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