Yamaha HTR-5550 User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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garciadavidAug 20, 2025
Why is there no sound from my Yamaha Receiver?
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  Mary ContrerasAug 21, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound from your Yamaha Receiver, here's what to check: 1. Make sure all input and output cables are correctly connected. If the problem continues, the cables might be faulty. 2. Select the right input source using the INPUT l / h, 6CH INPUT, or the input selector buttons. 3. Check that the speaker connections are secure. 4. Increase the volume. 5. If the sound is muted, press MUTE or any operation button to unmute and then adjust the volume. 6. Ensure the source you are playing is compatible with the receiver.
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Matthew PerryAug 22, 2025
What to do if the sound suddenly goes off on my Yamaha HTR-5550?
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  Diana RichardsonAug 22, 2025
  If the Yamaha Receiver sound suddenly goes off, it could be due to a few reasons: * The protection circuit may have been activated due to a short circuit. Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set correctly, and then turn the unit back on. * The sleep timer may have activated. Turn the power back on and play the source again. * The sound may be muted. Press the MUTE button or any operation button to cancel mute.
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Joshua DonaldsonAug 25, 2025
Why is there no sound from the subwoofer on my Yamaha HTR-5550?
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  Daniel HicksAug 25, 2025
  If you're not hearing any sound from the subwoofer connected to your Yamaha Receiver, here's what to check: * If you are playing a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, and '1D BASS' in the SET MENU is set to MAIN, change it to SWFR or BOTH. * If you are playing a 2-channel source, and '1D BASS' in the SET MENU is set to SWFR or MAIN, change it to BOTH.
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Joshua ChangAug 26, 2025
Why is there no sound from the effect speakers on my Yamaha HTR-5550 Receiver?
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  Wendy ChangAug 27, 2025
  If you are not getting any sound from the effect speakers on your Yamaha Receiver, here’s what you should check: * Make sure the sound effect is turned on by pressing STEREO/EFFECT. * If you are using a Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital, or DTS decoding DSP program with material not encoded with these formats, select another DSP program.
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Adam KaiserAug 28, 2025
Why is there no sound from the center speaker on my Yamaha HTR-5550 Receiver?
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  David RodriguezAug 28, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound from the center speaker on your Yamaha Receiver, try the following: * Increase the output level of the center speaker. * Check '1A CENTER' in the SET MENU and select the appropriate mode for your center speaker. * If you have selected one of the Hi-Fi DSP programs (1 to 4, except for 5ch Stereo), select another DSP program.
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bryanbryanAug 29, 2025
Why is there no sound from the rear speakers on my Yamaha HTR-5550?
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  Amber RamirezAug 29, 2025
  If you're not getting any sound from the rear speakers connected to your Yamaha Receiver, here’s what to check: * Increase the output level of the rear speakers. * If you are playing a monaural source with program 9, select another DSP program.
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lindseyhardinAug 31, 2025
Why can I only hear sound from one speaker on my Yamaha HTR-5550 Receiver?
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  Brian CooperAug 31, 2025
  If you only hear sound from one speaker on your Yamaha Receiver, check the following: * Ensure that all cable connections are correct. If the issue persists, the cables may be defective. * Verify the '5 L/R BALANCE' setting in the SET MENU and adjust it as needed.
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James IngramSep 2, 2025
Why is the bass reproduction poor on my Yamaha HTR-5550?
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  Richard PetersonSep 2, 2025
  If the bass reproduction is poor on your Yamaha Receiver, consider the following: * If '1D BASS' in the SET MENU is set to SWFR or BOTH and you don't have a subwoofer, select MAIN. * Ensure the speaker mode settings (main, center, rear) in the SET MENU match your speaker configuration. Select the appropriate position for each speaker based on its size.
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gregory17Sep 3, 2025
How to stop a humming sound from my Yamaha HTR-5550?
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  brian94Sep 4, 2025
  If you hear a humming sound from your Yamaha Receiver, firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective.
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Janice StuartSep 5, 2025
Why can't a source be recorded by a digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of my Yamaha Receiver?
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  Diana TrujilloSep 5, 2025
  If a source cannot be recorded by a digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jack of your Yamaha Receiver, ensure that the source component is connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks of the unit.

Yamaha HTR-5550 Specifications

General

Type	AV Receiver
Channels	5.1
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.06%
Input Impedance	47 k ohms
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB
Surround Sound Formats	Dolby Digital, DTS
Frequency Response	10 Hz - 100 kHz
Audio Inputs/Outputs	5 Audio Inputs, 1 Audio Output
Digital Audio Inputs	2 Optical, 1 Coaxial
Video Inputs/Outputs	3 x Composite