Onkyo TX-L55 - Manuals

5 Features • 60 W/Ch, Continuous 6 ohms, 1 kHz (FTC)• Exclusive Onkyo Digital Amplifier Technology• DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, DTS NEO:6,DTS 96/ 24 1 , Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx 2 • Discrete Output Stage Circuitry• Non-Scaling Configuration• Optimum Gain Volume Control• 5 DSP Modes• 2 C...

6 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............. 2 Precautions .......................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ......................... 4 Features ................................................ 5 Before Using the TX-L55 ..................... 7 Installing the Batte...

7 Before Using the TX-L55 Notes: • The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage. • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remo...

8 Front & Rear Panels For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY/ON button (29) This button is used to set the TX-L55 to On or Standby. B STANDBY indicator (29) This indicator lights up when the TX-L55 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being receive...

9 Front & Rear Panels —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. 1 Source/listening mode indicators (41) These indicators show the currently selected lis-tening mode and digital audio format. 2 FM STEREO indicator (36) This indicator lights up when the radio is tuned...

10 Front & Rear Panels —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A FM ANTENNA (18) This socket is for connecting an FM antenna. B DIGITAL INPUT OPT 1, OPT2 & COAX (20–23, 25–28) These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs can be used to connect a DVD, CD, LD ...

11 Remote Controller AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the TX-L55. To select AMP/TUNER mode, press the REMOTE MODE [AMP] button. For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY button (29) This button is used to set the TX-L55 to Standby. B ON button (29) This button is used t...

12 Remote Controller —Continued DVD mode can be used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the TX-L55 via . It can also be used to control other DVD players (see page 55). To select DVD mode, press the REMOTE MODE [DVD] button. DVD Mode Before selecting DVD mode and starting play-back, press t...

14 Remote Controller —Continued TV mode can be used to control your TV. You must enter the appropriate remote control code for your TV before using this mode (see page 55). To select TV mode, press the REMOTE MODE [TV] button. A STANDBY button This button is used to set the TV to Standby. B ON butto...

15 About Home Theater With the TX-L55’s superb functionality you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.For best results with DVDs that feature THX Surround EX, use a THX-certified THX speaker system.With DVDs you ca...

16 Connecting Speakers Before you connect your speakers, read the following:• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) termi...

18 Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM antenna.The TX-L55 won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Connecting the Indoor FM ...

19 Connecting Antenna —Continued ■ Using the 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter The 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter is not supplied with American and European models.The 75/300-ohm antenna adapter can be used to connect an FM antenna using either 75-ohm coaxial cable or 300-ohm twin-core flat cable. ■ Connecting...

20 Connecting AV Components • Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all audio and video connections. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-L55’s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug...

21 Connecting AV Components —Continued By connecting the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other video components to the TX-L55, you can select both the audio and video source simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the TX-L55. The TX-L55 supports several conn...

22 Connecting AV Components —Continued Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-L55’s V MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV, as shown. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-L55’s S MONITOR OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, as ...

23 Connecting AV Components —Continued Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec-tion methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-L55’s V DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player, as shown. • Your TV must also be connec...

24 Connecting AV Components —Continued DVD Multichannel Connection If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as SACD and DVD-Audio, and it has a multichan-nel analog audio output, you can enjoy those formats.Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s DVD MULTI CH...

25 Connecting AV Components —Continued Video Connections Use a component video cable to connect the TX-L55’s COMPONENT VIDEO 2 IN to the component video output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown.Your TV must also be connected via component video.A component video connection provides better picture quality ...

26 Connecting AV Components —Continued Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec-tion methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-L55’s V VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your video component, as shown.• Your TV must also b...

27 Connecting AV Components —Continued ■ Using Analog Connections If your video component doesn’t have digital audio out-puts, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog audio connections.Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to th...

28 Connecting AV Components —Continued ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection for Playback from Your Digital Recorder • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s OPT 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your recorder, as shown. OR• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect t...

29 Connecting AV Components —Continued With (Remote Interactive) you can control your -compatible Onkyo DVD player with the TX-L55’s remote controller, and use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When you start playback on the DVD player, if the TX-L55 is in Standby, it will turn ...

30 Basic Setup This chapter explains the basic settings you need to make to get the TX-L55 up and running. Speaker Detection The TX-L55 can automatically detect which speakers you’ve connected to it (front, center, surround, and sur-round back). Notes: • Always use two surround speakers (left and ri...

31 Basic Setup —Continued Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the [SETUP] button. Press the REMOTE MODE [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Level Cal,” and then press [ENTER]. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust ...

32 Basic Setup —Continued Component Video Input Setup This section explains how to change the component video input socket to input source assignments. You only need to change them if you connect a video component to a component video input other than the default assign-ment listed in the following ...

33 Basic Operation This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., AV component) that you want to listen to or watch. Selecting the Input Source MASTER VOLUME INPUT +10 0 CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 --/--- INPUT I + - ENTER SET UP RE TURN TO P M ENU MEN U VO L + - DVD TV AMP TV AUX TUN DVD V...

34 Basic Operation —Continued This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. You can adjust the brightness of the display. You can temporarily mute the output of the TX-L55. Notes: • The [MUTING] button can also be used to mute the TX-L55 while the remote controller is in DV...

35 Basic Operation —Continued With the sleep timer you can set the TX-L55 to automat-ically turn off after a specified period. If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. To check the time remaining until the TX-L55 sleeps, press t...

36 Basic Operation —Continued With the built-in tuner you can enjoy FM radio stations, and store your favorite stations as presets for quick selec-tion. Tuning on the TX-L55 Tuning with the Remote Controller In Auto Tuning mode, the TX-L55 finds available radio stations automatically. In Manual Tuni...

37 Basic Operation —Continued ■ Manual Tuning Mode Notes: • The American model changes FM frequency in 0.1 MHz steps. • Other models change frequency in 0.05 MHz steps for FM. • In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. Switch back to Auto Tuning mode for stereo. Tuning into weak FM statio...

38 Basic Operation —Continued Deleting Presets When the input source is FM: When tuned to an RDS radio station broadcasting PS information (European models only): *This information is displayed for about five seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. 1 Select the preset that you ...

39 Using the Listening Modes With its comprehensive collection of surround and DSP listening modes, the TX-L55 can transform your home listening room in to a movie theater or concert hall.To get the most from surround sound, it’s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly. See ...

40 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Basic Modes Mono Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or to select the multilingual soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source with multiplexed audio, s...

41 Using the Listening Modes —Continued DTS-ES DTS-ES supports up to 6.1 channels. The TX-L55 sup-ports both DTS-ES Discrete and DTS-ES Matrix . Discrete mode is for use with DTS 6.1 material. With an additional surround-back channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a real-istic sense of ...

42 Using the Listening Modes —Continued The following table lists all of the listening modes and indicates which ones can be used with each signal format. About the “Speakers necessary” Column ● 2 or more: can be selected with any speaker setup. ● 3 or more: can be selected only if you’re using a ce...

43 Using the Listening Modes —Continued This setting determines if Dolby Digital and DTS mate-rial is played using 6.1-channels or 5.1-channels. This setting only applies when you’re using a surround back speaker, the Speaker Configuration Surr Back setting is set to something other than Non (page 4...

44 Advanced Operation You can adjust the level of individual speakers. The adjustments are temporary and will be cancelled when the TX-L55 is set to Standby. Notes: • You cannot use this function while the TX-L55 is muted. • Speakers that are set to No or Non in the Speaker Con- figuration cannot be...

45 Advanced Operation —Continued The DVD multichannel input is for connecting a compo-nent with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.See “DVD Multichannel Connection” on page 24 for hookup details.This section explains how to select the DVD multi-channel ...

46 Advanced Operation —Continued You can display information about the current input source. The following information can typically be displayed for input sources. ■ Analog Input Signals ■ PCM Input Signals ■ Other Digital Input Signals *1 If the input signal doesn’t contain rate information, nothi...

47 Advanced Operation —Continued This section explains how to record to an AV component with recording capability. Recording the Current Input Source You can record the audio and video, or just the audio from the current input source to an AV component con-nected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and AUDIO VIDEO 1...

48 Advanced Setup Speaker Configuration This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Lrg. For those with a smaller diameter, specify Sml. Settings in this chapter cannot be set while the ...

49 Advanced Setup —Continued Notes: • When the SP Detect function is used (page 30), these Speaker Configuration settings will change. Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response o...

50 Advanced Setup —Continued Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis-tance from each speaker to the listening position. Notes: • The Center and Subwoofer ...

51 Advanced Setup —Continued Setting the Audio Input Format Setting the Digital Input Format Normally, the TX-L55 detects the format of digital audio signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS mate-rial, you may need to specify the format...

52 Advanced Setup —Continued Notes: • Select All or DTS when playing a DTS CD or LD. If you select PCM, only noise will be heard. Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust the bass and treble of the front speakers, except when using the Direct listening mode.If you’re using the DVD multichannel...

53 Advanced Setup —Continued Using the Other Audio Adjust Functions With the audio adjust functions you can tailor the sound to your personal taste.Before using the audio adjust functions, choose a lis-tening mode first. All of the audio adjust functions are explained below. ■ Mono In With this func...

54 Advanced Setup —Continued PL II & PL IIx Music Modes & Audio Adjust The following Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width functions can be used with only the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. They cannot be adjusted if you’re using the Pro Logic IIx listening mode fo...

55 Controlling Other Components You can use the TX-L55’s remote controller (RC-575S) to control your DVD player and TV, even if it’s made by another manufacturer. To do this, you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player and TV. Then you need to select the correspon...

56 Controlling Other Components —Continued Remote Control Codes When two or more codes are given, try each one in turn, and choose the one that works best.Depending on the manufacturer and the component, the remote controller may not work as expected. DVD (DVD player) Manufacturer Control code Aiwa ...

58 Controlling Other Components —Continued This section explains how to reset the REMOTE MODE [DVD] or [TV] button to its default control code. Notes: • The default control code for the REMOTE MODE [DVD] button is Onkyo, 5001. • The default control code for the REMOTE MODE [TV] button is Hitachi, 10...

59 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your TX-L55, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Can’t turn on the TX-L55? • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. • Unplug the power cord from the ...

61 Troubleshooting —Continued • Make sure that the TX-L55 is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary. • If the TX-L55 is installed in a rack or cabinet with col- ored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors are close...

62 Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section ■ FM General ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Power output: All channels: 60 W (6 Ω , 1 kHz, DIN) Dynamic power: 2 x 40 W (8 Ω , front) THD (...

5 Features • 60 W/Ch, Continuous 6 ohms, 1 kHz (FTC)• Exclusive Onkyo Digital Amplifier Technology• DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, DTS NEO:6,DTS 96/ 24 1 , Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx 2 • Discrete Output Stage Circuitry• Non-Scaling Configuration• Optimum Gain Volume Control• 5 DSP Modes• 2 C...

6 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............. 2 Precautions .......................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ......................... 4 Features ................................................ 5 Before Using the TX-L55 ..................... 7 Installing the Batte...

7 Before Using the TX-L55 Notes: • The batteries should last for about six months, although this will vary with usage. • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remo...

8 Front & Rear Panels For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY/ON button (29) This button is used to set the TX-L55 to On or Standby. B STANDBY indicator (29) This indicator lights up when the TX-L55 is in Standby mode, and it flashes while a signal is being receive...

9 Front & Rear Panels —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. 1 Source/listening mode indicators (41) These indicators show the currently selected lis-tening mode and digital audio format. 2 FM STEREO indicator (36) This indicator lights up when the radio is tuned...

10 Front & Rear Panels —Continued For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A FM ANTENNA (18) This socket is for connecting an FM antenna. B DIGITAL INPUT OPT 1, OPT2 & COAX (20–23, 25–28) These optical and coaxial digital audio inputs can be used to connect a DVD, CD, LD ...

11 Remote Controller AMP/TUNER mode is used to control the TX-L55. To select AMP/TUNER mode, press the REMOTE MODE [AMP] button. For detailed information, refer to the pages in parenthesis. A STANDBY button (29) This button is used to set the TX-L55 to Standby. B ON button (29) This button is used t...

12 Remote Controller —Continued DVD mode can be used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to the TX-L55 via . It can also be used to control other DVD players (see page 55). To select DVD mode, press the REMOTE MODE [DVD] button. DVD Mode Before selecting DVD mode and starting play-back, press t...

14 Remote Controller —Continued TV mode can be used to control your TV. You must enter the appropriate remote control code for your TV before using this mode (see page 55). To select TV mode, press the REMOTE MODE [TV] button. A STANDBY button This button is used to set the TV to Standby. B ON butto...

15 About Home Theater With the TX-L55’s superb functionality you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home—just like being in a movie theater or concert hall.For best results with DVDs that feature THX Surround EX, use a THX-certified THX speaker system.With DVDs you ca...

16 Connecting Speakers Before you connect your speakers, read the following:• Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.• Read the instructions supplied with your speakers.• Pay close attention to speaker wiring polarity. In other words, connect positive (+) terminals only to positive (+) termi...

18 Connecting Antenna This chapter explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM antenna.The TX-L55 won’t pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. Connecting the Indoor FM ...

19 Connecting Antenna —Continued ■ Using the 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter The 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter is not supplied with American and European models.The 75/300-ohm antenna adapter can be used to connect an FM antenna using either 75-ohm coaxial cable or 300-ohm twin-core flat cable. ■ Connecting...

20 Connecting AV Components • Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.• Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all audio and video connections. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-L55’s optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug...

21 Connecting AV Components —Continued By connecting the audio and video outputs of your DVD player and other video components to the TX-L55, you can select both the audio and video source simultaneously simply by selecting the appropriate input source on the TX-L55. The TX-L55 supports several conn...

22 Connecting AV Components —Continued Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-L55’s V MONITOR OUT to a composite video input on your TV, as shown. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-L55’s S MONITOR OUT to an S-Video input on your TV, as ...

23 Connecting AV Components —Continued Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec-tion methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-L55’s V DVD IN to the composite video output on your DVD player, as shown. • Your TV must also be connec...

24 Connecting AV Components —Continued DVD Multichannel Connection If your DVD player supports multichannel audio formats such as SACD and DVD-Audio, and it has a multichan-nel analog audio output, you can enjoy those formats.Use a multichannel analog audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s DVD MULTI CH...

25 Connecting AV Components —Continued Video Connections Use a component video cable to connect the TX-L55’s COMPONENT VIDEO 2 IN to the component video output on your D-VHS VCR, as shown.Your TV must also be connected via component video.A component video connection provides better picture quality ...

26 Connecting AV Components —Continued Video Connections You only need to use one of the following video connec-tion methods. ■ Using Composite Video Use a composite video cable to connect the TX-L55’s V VIDEO 2 IN to the composite video output on your video component, as shown.• Your TV must also b...

27 Connecting AV Components —Continued ■ Using Analog Connections If your video component doesn’t have digital audio out-puts, or you want to record from it, you’ll need to make the following analog audio connections.Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s AUDIO VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to th...

28 Connecting AV Components —Continued ■ Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection for Playback from Your Digital Recorder • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s OPT 2 DIGITAL INPUT to the optical output on your recorder, as shown. OR• Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect t...

29 Connecting AV Components —Continued With (Remote Interactive) you can control your -compatible Onkyo DVD player with the TX-L55’s remote controller, and use the following special functions: Auto Power On/Standby When you start playback on the DVD player, if the TX-L55 is in Standby, it will turn ...

30 Basic Setup This chapter explains the basic settings you need to make to get the TX-L55 up and running. Speaker Detection The TX-L55 can automatically detect which speakers you’ve connected to it (front, center, surround, and sur-round back). Notes: • Always use two surround speakers (left and ri...

31 Basic Setup —Continued Notes: • This procedure can also be performed by using the [SETUP] button. Press the REMOTE MODE [AMP] button followed by the [SETUP] button. Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select “Level Cal,” and then press [ENTER]. Use the Left and Right [ ]/[ ] buttons to adjust ...

32 Basic Setup —Continued Component Video Input Setup This section explains how to change the component video input socket to input source assignments. You only need to change them if you connect a video component to a component video input other than the default assign-ment listed in the following ...

33 Basic Operation This section explains how to select the input source (i.e., AV component) that you want to listen to or watch. Selecting the Input Source MASTER VOLUME INPUT +10 0 CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 --/--- INPUT I + - ENTER SET UP RE TURN TO P M ENU MEN U VO L + - DVD TV AMP TV AUX TUN DVD V...

34 Basic Operation —Continued This chapter explains functions that can be used with any input source. You can adjust the brightness of the display. You can temporarily mute the output of the TX-L55. Notes: • The [MUTING] button can also be used to mute the TX-L55 while the remote controller is in DV...

35 Basic Operation —Continued With the sleep timer you can set the TX-L55 to automat-ically turn off after a specified period. If you need to cancel the sleep timer, press the [SLEEP] button repeatedly until the SLEEP indicator disappears. To check the time remaining until the TX-L55 sleeps, press t...

36 Basic Operation —Continued With the built-in tuner you can enjoy FM radio stations, and store your favorite stations as presets for quick selec-tion. Tuning on the TX-L55 Tuning with the Remote Controller In Auto Tuning mode, the TX-L55 finds available radio stations automatically. In Manual Tuni...

37 Basic Operation —Continued ■ Manual Tuning Mode Notes: • The American model changes FM frequency in 0.1 MHz steps. • Other models change frequency in 0.05 MHz steps for FM. • In Manual Tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono. Switch back to Auto Tuning mode for stereo. Tuning into weak FM statio...

38 Basic Operation —Continued Deleting Presets When the input source is FM: When tuned to an RDS radio station broadcasting PS information (European models only): *This information is displayed for about five seconds, then the previously displayed information reappears. 1 Select the preset that you ...

39 Using the Listening Modes With its comprehensive collection of surround and DSP listening modes, the TX-L55 can transform your home listening room in to a movie theater or concert hall.To get the most from surround sound, it’s important that you install and configure your speakers correctly. See ...

40 Using the Listening Modes —Continued Basic Modes Mono Use this mode when watching an old movie with a mono soundtrack, or to select the multilingual soundtracks recorded in the left and right channels of some movies. It can also be used when playing a DVD or other source with multiplexed audio, s...

41 Using the Listening Modes —Continued DTS-ES DTS-ES supports up to 6.1 channels. The TX-L55 sup-ports both DTS-ES Discrete and DTS-ES Matrix . Discrete mode is for use with DTS 6.1 material. With an additional surround-back channel, each 6.1 channel is digitally recorded for a real-istic sense of ...

42 Using the Listening Modes —Continued The following table lists all of the listening modes and indicates which ones can be used with each signal format. About the “Speakers necessary” Column ● 2 or more: can be selected with any speaker setup. ● 3 or more: can be selected only if you’re using a ce...

43 Using the Listening Modes —Continued This setting determines if Dolby Digital and DTS mate-rial is played using 6.1-channels or 5.1-channels. This setting only applies when you’re using a surround back speaker, the Speaker Configuration Surr Back setting is set to something other than Non (page 4...

44 Advanced Operation You can adjust the level of individual speakers. The adjustments are temporary and will be cancelled when the TX-L55 is set to Standby. Notes: • You cannot use this function while the TX-L55 is muted. • Speakers that are set to No or Non in the Speaker Con- figuration cannot be...

45 Advanced Operation —Continued The DVD multichannel input is for connecting a compo-nent with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs, such as a DVD player or MPEG decoder.See “DVD Multichannel Connection” on page 24 for hookup details.This section explains how to select the DVD multi-channel ...

46 Advanced Operation —Continued You can display information about the current input source. The following information can typically be displayed for input sources. ■ Analog Input Signals ■ PCM Input Signals ■ Other Digital Input Signals *1 If the input signal doesn’t contain rate information, nothi...

47 Advanced Operation —Continued This section explains how to record to an AV component with recording capability. Recording the Current Input Source You can record the audio and video, or just the audio from the current input source to an AV component con-nected to the VIDEO 1 OUT and AUDIO VIDEO 1...

48 Advanced Setup Speaker Configuration This section explains how to specify which speakers are connected and their sizes.For speakers with a cone diameter larger than 6-1/2 inches (16 cm), specify Lrg. For those with a smaller diameter, specify Sml. Settings in this chapter cannot be set while the ...

49 Advanced Setup —Continued Notes: • When the SP Detect function is used (page 30), these Speaker Configuration settings will change. Crossover Frequency To get the best bass performance from your speaker system, you need to set the crossover frequency according to the size and frequency response o...

50 Advanced Setup —Continued Speaker Distance To get the best from surround sound, it’s important that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time. To achieve this, you need to specify the dis-tance from each speaker to the listening position. Notes: • The Center and Subwoofer ...

51 Advanced Setup —Continued Setting the Audio Input Format Setting the Digital Input Format Normally, the TX-L55 detects the format of digital audio signals automatically. However, if you experience either of the following issues when playing PCM or DTS mate-rial, you may need to specify the format...

52 Advanced Setup —Continued Notes: • Select All or DTS when playing a DTS CD or LD. If you select PCM, only noise will be heard. Adjusting the Bass & Treble You can adjust the bass and treble of the front speakers, except when using the Direct listening mode.If you’re using the DVD multichannel...

53 Advanced Setup —Continued Using the Other Audio Adjust Functions With the audio adjust functions you can tailor the sound to your personal taste.Before using the audio adjust functions, choose a lis-tening mode first. All of the audio adjust functions are explained below. ■ Mono In With this func...

54 Advanced Setup —Continued PL II & PL IIx Music Modes & Audio Adjust The following Panorama, Dimension, and Center Width functions can be used with only the Pro Logic II Music or Pro Logic IIx Music listening mode. They cannot be adjusted if you’re using the Pro Logic IIx listening mode fo...

55 Controlling Other Components You can use the TX-L55’s remote controller (RC-575S) to control your DVD player and TV, even if it’s made by another manufacturer. To do this, you first need to enter the appropriate remote control code for your DVD player and TV. Then you need to select the correspon...

56 Controlling Other Components —Continued Remote Control Codes When two or more codes are given, try each one in turn, and choose the one that works best.Depending on the manufacturer and the component, the remote controller may not work as expected. DVD (DVD player) Manufacturer Control code Aiwa ...

58 Controlling Other Components —Continued This section explains how to reset the REMOTE MODE [DVD] or [TV] button to its default control code. Notes: • The default control code for the REMOTE MODE [DVD] button is Onkyo, 5001. • The default control code for the REMOTE MODE [TV] button is Hitachi, 10...

59 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using your TX-L55, look for a solution in this section. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Can’t turn on the TX-L55? • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet. • Unplug the power cord from the ...

61 Troubleshooting —Continued • Make sure that the TX-L55 is not subjected to direct sunshine or inverter-type fluorescent lights. Relocate if necessary. • If the TX-L55 is installed in a rack or cabinet with col- ored-glass doors, the remote controller may not work reliably when the doors are close...

62 Specifications Amplifier Section Video Section Tuner Section ■ FM General ■ Video Inputs ■ Video Outputs ■ Audio Inputs ■ Audio Outputs Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. Power output: All channels: 60 W (6 Ω , 1 kHz, DIN) Dynamic power: 2 x 40 W (8 Ω , front) THD (...