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; Recording Copyright; —Unless it’s for personal use; Memory backup; IMPORTANT; For European Models; Declaration of Conformity
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 TX-L55 is not user-serviceable. If you cannot turn on the TX-L55, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care ...
Page 4 - —Continued; Note to CATV system installer:; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-; Supplied Accessories; Make sure you have the following accessories:; * In catalogs and on packaging, the letter added to the end of; Indoor FM antenna
4 Precautions —Continued For U.S. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in partic-ular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the g...
Page 5 - Features; and Super Audio CD; CinemaFILTER is a trademark of Onkyo Corporation.
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...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
6 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............. 2 Precautions .......................................... 3 Supplied Accessories ......................... 4 Features ................................................ 5 Before Using the TX-L55 ..................... 7 Installing the Batte...
Page 7 - Before Using the TX-L55; Installing the Batteries; Appro
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...
Page 8 - Display; See “Display” on page 9 for more information.; Front Panel
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...
Page 9 - Tuned; This indicates the radio reception status.; Message area
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...
Page 10 - Rear Panel
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 ...
Page 11 - Remote Controller; TUNER
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...
Page 12 - . It can also be used to; DVD Mode; DVD
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...
Page 14 - TV Mode; TV
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...
Page 15 - About Home Theater; Speaker Configuration; Enjoying Home Theater; Front left and right speakers
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...
Page 16 - Attaching the Speaker Labels; Connecting Speakers
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...
Page 18 - Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna; Connecting Antenna; American Model; FM antenna socket
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 ...
Page 19 - Connecting 300-ohm Flat Cable; Position A
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...
Page 20 - Connecting AV Components; and double-checked all audio and video connections.; Optical Digital Inputs; To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical; RCA AV Connection Color Coding; • Push plugs in all the way to make; Before Making Any Connections; Analog audio; Video
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...
Page 21 - Video Connection Formats; Connecting Both Audio & Video; Which Connections Should I Use?
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...
Page 22 - Monitor Out; Using Composite Video; Audio Connections; • Initially, the OPT 1 digital input is assigned to the TV; Using a Coaxial or Optical Connection; • Use an optical digital audio cable to connect the; Using Analog Connections; Connecting Your TV or Projector
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 ...
Page 23 - Video Connections; • Initially, the COAX digital input is assigned to the; • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the; Connecting Your DVD player; DVD player; Connect one or the other; DVD player
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...
Page 24 - DVD Multichannel Connection; • Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-L55’s; • Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-L55’s; Connecting a VCR for Playback; VCR
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...
Page 25 - Connecting a VCR for Recording
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 ...
Page 26 - • To connect an LD player with an AC-3RF output,
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...
Page 27 - Connecting a CD Player; CD player
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...
Page 28 - Turntable with a Built-in Phono Preamp; Connecting a Turntable; Phono preamp
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...
Page 29 - Auto Power On/Standby; your speakers and AV components.; To use; Connecting the Power Cord; AMP
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 ...
Page 30 - Basic Setup; Speaker Detection; • When this SP Detect function is used, the Speaker; Speaker Setup; Use the Up and Down [; No speaker connected.; Surround back speaker
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...
Page 31 - • This procedure can also be performed by using the; Digital Audio Input Setup; Assigning Inputs to Input Sources; Select if the component is
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 ...
Page 32 - Component Video Input Setup; Select if the video compo-
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 ...
Page 33 - Basic Operation; Selecting the Input Source; ] buttons to select the input; or
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...
Page 34 - You can adjust the brightness of the display.; Setting the Display Brightness
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...
Page 35 - • Always turn down the volume before connecting your; Using the Sleep Timer; SLEEP indicator
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...
Page 36 - Tuning with the Remote Controller; Auto Tuning Mode; When tuned into a station, the; Listening to the Radio; buttons to select FM.; Frequency; Auto Tuning mode is now selected.
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...
Page 37 - Manual Tuning Mode; Presetting Radio Stations
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...
Page 38 - Deleting Presets; When the input source is FM:; “Erase” flashes on the display.; Displaying Radio Information; DISPLAY
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 ...
Page 39 - Using the Listening Modes; Selecting on the TX-L55; This button selects the Direct listening mode.; Selecting Listening Modes; to select the input source.; • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes
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 ...
Page 40 - Basic Modes; About the Listening Modes
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...
Page 41 - and; Discrete mode; is for use with DTS 6.1; Matrix mode; Onkyo Original DSP Modes
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 ...
Page 42 - About the “Speakers necessary” Column; Input Signal Formats & Listening Modes; “DTS96Stereo” will appear on the display.
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...
Page 43 - Dolby Digital; The setup menu closes.
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...
Page 44 - Advanced Operation; Adjusting Speaker Levels; Using the CinemaFILTER
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...
Page 45 - Adjusting the Volume of Individual; Using the DVD Multichannel Input
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 ...
Page 46 - Analog Input Signals; Displaying Source Information; Listening mode
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...
Page 47 - Recording the Current Input Source; Recording; MASTER VOLUME; INPUT; Prepare the VCR for recording.
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...
Page 48 - Advanced Setup; Cone diameter
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 ...
Page 49 - Crossover Frequency; select a crossover frequency.; Speaker cone
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...
Page 50 - Speaker Distance; • The Center and Subwoofer distances can be set up to; Use the Left and Right [
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 ...
Page 51 - Setting the Audio Input Format; Input Source Audio Setup
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...
Page 52 - • Select All or DTS when playing a DTS CD or LD. If; Adjusting the Bass & Treble; Adjusting on the TX-L55; • Always adjust the bass and treble after selecting a lis-; Audio Adjust Functions
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...
Page 53 - Using the Other Audio Adjust Functions; Mono In
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...
Page 54 - PL II & PL IIx Music Modes & Audio Adjust; Panorama function on.; Dimension
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...
Page 55 - Controlling Other Components; Codes for Onkyo DVD Players; Use this code if you’ve connected an; Entering Remote Control Codes
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...
Page 56 - Remote Control Codes
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 ...
Page 58 - • The default control code for the REMOTE MODE; Resetting the Remote Mode Buttons; Resetting the Remote Controller
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...
Page 59 - Troubleshooting; Power
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 ...
Page 61 - Can’t control other components?
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...
Page 62 - Specifications; Amplifier Section; General; Video Inputs
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 (...
