Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING; AVIS
2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructi...
Page 3 - Precautions
3 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-out the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care —Oc...
Page 4 - —Continued; For British models; IMPORTANT; For European Models; Declaration of Conformity
4 Precautions —Continued For British models Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: NeutralBrown: Live As the ...
Page 5 - Make sure you have the following accessories:; Table of Contents; Installing the Remote Controller’s; Introduction
5 Features ❑ Plays Audio CDs, MP3 CDs, CD-R/RWs ❑ VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) ❑ Super Precision Clock (±1.5 ppm) ❑ Massive Power Transformer ❑ Wolfson 192 kHz/24-Bit D/A Converter ❑ 2 Digital Outputs (Optical/Coaxial) ❑ Headphone Jack with Volume Control ❑ Quick Navigation for MP3 CD Play...
Page 6 - Display; Example of display for MP3 disc.; Front Panel & Display; C D E F G
6 Front & Rear Panels The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. Display A PHONES LEVEL knob Use to control the phones level. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the phones level and counterclockwise to decrease it. B PHONES jack This is a standar...
Page 7 - These two identical; Rear Panel
7 Front & Rear Panels —Continued A REMOTE CONTROL jacks (11) These two identical (Remote Interactive) jacks can be connected to the jacks on your other Onkyo components for interactive control. To use , the DX-7555 must be connected with an cable and an audio cable. B AUDIO OUTPUT ANALOG (10) Th...
Page 8 - Remote Controller; DIMMER button; RC-625C Remote Controller
8 Remote Controller The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A ON button (12) Press to turn on the DX-7555 from its standby mode. B STANDBY button (12) Press to put the DX-7555 on standby from its pow-ered on status. C Number buttons (13, 15) Use th...
Page 9 - Slide the cover shut.; Using the Remote Controller
9 Before Using the DX-7555 Notes: • 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 remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakage or...
Page 10 - Audio Connections
10 Connecting the DX-7555 • Read the manuals supplied with your other audio equipment. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio connections. ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT If your hi-fi amp or AV receiver doesn’t have a digital input, use the supplied RCA/phono audio connecting cable to ...
Page 11 - Auto Power On; Connections; To use
11 Connecting the DX-7555 —Continued With (Remote Interactive) you can control the DX-7555 together with your other -compatible Onkyo AV components. With some Onkyo AV receivers you can use one remote controller to control all your Onkyo components and use the following special functions: ■ Auto Pow...
Page 12 - Make sure the switch is set to ON; POWER; Playing CDs; Playback starts and the Play; Label side
12 Turning On the DX-7555 After power is supplied by turning on the switch:If you turn off the POWER switch while power is sup-plied, the DX-7555 will be powered next time you turn on the POWER switch.If you turn off the POWER switch during Standby mode, the DX-7555 will be put on standby next time ...
Page 13 - To Stop Playback; indicator; To Fast Forward or Fast Reverse; ] button to select the next track or the; Number
13 Playing CDs —Continued ■ To Stop Playback Press the Stop [ ] button. ■ To Pause Playback Press the Pause [ ] button. The Pause indicator appears.To resume playback, press the Play [ ] or Pause [ ] button again. ■ To Fast Forward or Fast Reverse During playback or while playback is paused, press a...
Page 14 - Selecting MP3 Tracks; The first folder will be displayed.
14 Playing CDs —Continued ■ Selecting MP3 Tracks You don’t have to navigate the folder hierarchy to find an MP3 track because all folders that contain MP3 tracks appear at the same level. This mode can be used during playback and while playback is stopped. ■ Selecting MP3 Tracks in Group Mode In Gro...
Page 15 - To Select MP3 Tracks in Navigation Mode; • You can select a folder or track
15 Playing CDs —Continued ■ To Select MP3 Tracks in Navigation Mode With Navigation mode you can select MP3 tracks by navigating through the folder hierarchy. This mode can only be used while playback is stopped. This section explains how to select MP3 folders and tracks by number. 1 While playback ...
Page 16 - Audio CD; During normal playback; MP3 Disc; Displaying Information
16 Playing CDs —Continued This section explains how to display various informa-tion, including the remaining track time, remaining disc time, disc name, track name, and various ID3 tags for MP3 tracks, including title name, artist name, and so on. ■ Audio CD Elapsed track time: The length of time th...
Page 17 - Memory Playback; To switch over to memory mode
17 Playing CDs —Continued ■ To Play back Tracks and Folders (for MP3 disc only) in Your Favorite Order You can store up to 25 tracks in memory. Notes: • If you try to add more than 25 tracks, the message “FULL” will appear on the display. You can not store more than 25 tracks in memory. • For audio ...
Page 18 - To View the Reserved Memory; not select the previous track.; Memory Random Playback; Random Playback; The Repeat indicator disappears.
18 Playing CDs —Continued ■ To View the Reserved Memory ■ To Stop Memory Playback Press the Stop [ ] button. ■ To Remove the Last Track from the Program While memory playback is stopped, press the [CLEAR] button. Each time you press it the last track from the program will be removed. ■ To Cancel Mem...
Page 19 - Various Settings; The Structure of the SETUP MENU; Key Item
19 Various Settings You can configure operating conditions of the DX-7555 for sound, display and MP3 disc. The Structure of the SETUP MENU AU D I O D I G I O U T F I LT E R * P H A S E * C L O C K A D J * (ON/OFF) (SHARP/SLOW) (NORMAL/REVERSE) (–40~+40) E X T R A I D 3 V E R 1 I D 3 V E R 2 C D - E ...
Page 20 - AUDIO; FILTER (Switching Digital Filter Characteristics); • The memory mode should be dese-
20 Various Settings —Continued AUDIO DIGI OUT (ON/OFF) This preference configures the setting to switch the dig-ital output on and off.While listening to an analog source, you are recom-mended to turn off the digital output for better sound quality. FILTER (Switching Digital Filter Characteristics) ...
Page 21 - • You can adjust in an approximate range between +40
21 Various Settings —Continued PHASE (Switching Analog Output Phase) * This preference configures the setting to switch the phase of the audio output.You may give it a try to switch and listen so that an opti-mum sound quality can be obtained from the amplifier and the speakers on line. NORMAL (Norm...
Page 22 - To Return Each Setting to the Factory Default
22 Various Settings —Continued To Return Each Setting to the Factory Default 1 Stop playback. • The numbers of all the groups (fold- ers) and the tracks should be indi-cated on the display. • The memory mode should be dese- lected. 2 Press and hold the STOP button until “SETUP MENU” appears on the d...
Page 23 - About CDs; Handling CDs; Disc; CD Extra
23 About CDs Handling CDs • Carefully lift the disc from its case, making sure to hold it by its edges or cen-ter hole. • You can use a soft, dry cloth to wipe dust and finger-prints off the surface of CDs.Do not use volatile agents, such as thinner or benzene.Don’t use vinyl record clean-ers or ant...
Page 24 - • In this manual, MP3 files are referred to as; tracks
24 About CDs —Continued • MP3 file and folder names (excluding the extension) are shown on the display. • The emphasis is not supported.• Multisession discs are supported, however, some mul- tisession discs may take a long time to load and some may not load at all. When burning CDs we recom-mend tha...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting; until the condensation has evaporated.; Can’t enter track numbers for memory playback.; Power
25 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the DX-7555, look for a solution here. If you can’t resolve the issue yourself, contact your Onkyo dealer. Can’t turn on the DX-7555. • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (page 12).• Unplug the power cord from the w...
Page 26 - • There’s no RCA/phono analog audio connection. To use; Meaning of Displayed Messages; No disc is loaded otherwise disc reading has failed.
26 Troubleshooting —Continued does not work. • There’s no RCA/phono analog audio connection. To use you must make an analog audio connection (RCA/phono) between the DX-7555 and your Onkyo AV receiver, even if they are connected digitally. ■ Meaning of Displayed Messages NO DISC: No disc is loaded; o...
Page 27 - Specifications; Audio output
27 Specifications Signal readout: Optical non-contact Frequency response: 2 Hz–20 kHz SN ratio: 111 dB Audio dynamic range: 100 dB THD (total harmonic distortion): 0.0027% Audio output Digital optical: –22.5 dBm Audio output/Impedance Digital coaxial: 0.575 p-p, 75 Ω Audio output/Impedance Analog: 2...