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HTR-5540
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OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 HTR-5540 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the CAUTION product and to protect it from overheating, and these RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings DO NOT OPEN should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
  • Page 3 “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one requirements. Modifications not expressly approved of the following measures: by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
  • Page 4 Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ADVANCED OPERATION CONTENTS ............1 SET MENU ............40 FEATURES ............. 2 Adjusting the items on the SET MENU ....40 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode settings) .... 41 GETTING STARTED ..........3 2 LFE LEVEL ............42 Checking the package contents .........
  • Page 6: Features

    N Sleep timer N Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital + Matrix 6.1 Decoder N DTS/DTS + Matrix 6.1 Decoder N CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP I About this manual •...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Checking the package contents Check your package to make sure it contains the following items. Batteries (2) AM loop antenna Remote control (AA, R06, UM-3) POWER POWER SLEEP 6CH INPUT D-TV/CBL V-AUX TUNER MD/CD-R – PRESET A/B/C/D/E Indoor FM antenna PROGRAM 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China,...
  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS TREBLE SILENT PRESET/TUNING STEREO PROGRAM MEMORY TUNING MODE FM/AM PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO EDIT – – PHONES STANDBY/ON INPUT MODE Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode.
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS SILENT (PHONES jack) BASS Allows you enjoy DSP effect for private listening with Adjusts the low-frequency response for the main left and headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals right channels. are output to the speakers. Turn right to increase or turn left to decrease the low- frequency response.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the remote control controls and POWER their functions. Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode. SLEEP P O W E R Sets the sleep timer. Input selector buttons Select the input source.
  • Page 11: Using The Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Using the remote control INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS TREBLE SILENT STEREO PROGRAM MEMORY TUNING MODE FM/AM PRESET/TUNING PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO EDIT PHONES – – 30° 30°...
  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display MATRIX D - TV/CBL V-AUX MD/CD - R TUNER VIRTUAL MUTE VOLUME DIGITAL DOLBY DIGITAL PRO LOGIC STEREO AUTO SLEEP MOVIE THTR ENTERTAINMENT SILENT TUNED MEMORY PRO LOGIC RC RR 0 q w e r 1 Processor indicators Multi-information display Lights up when the t, g, VIRTUAL,...
  • Page 13: Preparation

    (low-frequency effect) channel with high fidelity when I Subwoofer playing back Dolby Digital or DTS signals. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Speakers

    SPEAKER SETUP Connecting the speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
  • Page 15 I SUBWOOFER jack When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections.
  • Page 16 SPEAKER SETUP I IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch WARNING Do not change setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the power of this unit is on, this may damage the unit. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (or POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slid to either position.
  • Page 17: Connections

    (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect them to the jack with the same number labels as !, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products. • After you have completed all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
  • Page 18: Connecting Video Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting video components Refer to the connection examples on the next page. I Connecting a video monitor Connect the video input jack on your video monitor to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO jack. I Connecting a DVD player Connect the optical digital audio signal output jack on your component to the DIGITAL INPUT jack and connect the video signal output jack on the component to the VIDEO jack on this unit.
  • Page 19 CONNECTIONS AUDIO Another video TV/digital TV/ component OUTPUT cable TV AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT DIGITAL 6CH INPUT AUDIO VIDEO INPUT MAIN COAXIAL VIDEO SURROUND V-AUX TUNER CENTER WOOFER OPTICAL 75Ω UNBAL. D-TV/CBL (PLAY) /CD-R...
  • Page 20: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting audio components I Connecting a CD player Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack. • The AUDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack. I Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder Connect the input jacks on your CD recorder or MD...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Antennas

    Open the cover of the Cut the external sleeve included 75-ohm/300-ohm of the 75-ohm coaxial quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA antenna adapter. cable and prepare it for dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas. connection.
  • Page 22: Connecting An External Decoder

    CONNECTIONS Connecting an external decoder Connecting the power supply cords This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (MAIN left and right, CENTER, SURROUND left and right and VOLTAGE SELECTOR SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks.
  • Page 23: Turning On The Power

    CONNECTIONS Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit. INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER STANDBY BASS TREBLE SILENT STEREO PROGRAM MEMORY TUNING MODE FM/AM PRESET/TUNING PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E EFFECT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO...
  • Page 24: Speaker Mode Settings

    SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS This unit has 5 SPEAKER SET items on the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings.
  • Page 25: Adjusting Speaker Output Levels

    ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels Set the BASS and TREBLE controls on the using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is front panel to the center position and adjust complete, the output level heard at the listening position the volume of this unit so you can hear the should be the same from each speaker.
  • Page 26 ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS Adjust the level of the effect speakers using +/– – so that it matches the level of the main speakers. While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker. Note • To adjust the level of the main speakers, use VOLUME knob (or VOLUME h/g on the remote control).
  • Page 27: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Press INPUT l / h repeatedly (one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source. INPUT VOLUME INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT The selected input source name and input mode NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER appear on the front panel display for a few seconds.
  • Page 28 BASIC PLAYBACK I BGV (background video) function Start playback or select a broadcast station The BGV function allows you to enjoy video images on the source component. from a video source together with sounds from an audio Refer to the operation instructions for the source.
  • Page 29: Input Modes And Indications

    BASIC PLAYBACK I Notes on 96-kHz sampling digital Input modes and indications signals This unit comes with a variety input jacks. You can select The digital input jacks of this unit can handle 96-kHz the type of input signals you desire. sampling digital signals.
  • Page 30: Selecting A Sound Field Program

    BASIC PLAYBACK After selecting the desired program, press Selecting a sound field program the same button repeatedly to select the desired sub-program if available. You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a Example: Pressing MOVIE THEATER 1 repeatedly DSP program. For details about each program, see pages switches the sub-program between 29 to 33.
  • Page 31 BASIC PLAYBACK I Selecting PRO LOGIC Press SELECT repeatedly to select the You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five decoder; PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC . discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC in program PROGRAM JAZZ ROCK No. 9. HALL CLUB CONCERT...
  • Page 32 BASIC PLAYBACK I Playing Dolby Digital Surround I SILENT CINEMA DSP EX or DTS ES software You can enjoy a powerful sound field similar to what you could expert from actual speakers with SILENT Press MATRIX 6.1 to turn on the Dolby Digital + Matrix CINEMA DSP.
  • Page 33: Digital Sound Field Processing (Dsp)

    The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. YAMAHA’s DSP requires three effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls the strength and delay time of the signals output from the three effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources and fully encompass the listener.
  • Page 34: Cinema-Dsp

    CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field programs to provide a surround sound field. It recreates comprehensive movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, YAMAHA’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the Main left and right, and...
  • Page 35 Digital or DTS technology to recreate a dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being in a public theater. I Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect These programs use YAMAHA’s tri-field DSP processing Presence DSP on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, sound field left surround, and right surround channels.
  • Page 36: Cinema-Dsp Programs

    CINEMA-DSP CINEMA-DSP programs I For movie programs: No. 7 to 9 This unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal format. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format Input 2 channel 5.1 channel 6.1 channel * Stereo...
  • Page 37 CINEMA-DSP The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below.
  • Page 38: Tuning

    TUNING Automatic and manual tuning Press PRESET/TUNING l / h once to begin automatic tuning. Press h to tune in to a higher frequency, or press l There are 2 ways to tune; automatic and manual. to tune in to a lower frequency. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference.
  • Page 39: Presetting Stations

    TUNING Notes Presetting stations • Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under that preset number. I Automatically presetting stations • When a station data is stored under a preset number, the (for FM stations) frequency and reception band are also stored.
  • Page 40 TUNING I Manually presetting stations Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 preset station number (1 to 8) while the groups) manually. “MEMORY” indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. VOLUME INPUT INPUT M0DE...
  • Page 41: Tuning In To A Preset Station

    TUNING Tuning in to a preset station Exchanging preset stations You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations. preset station number under which it was stored. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station “E1”...
  • Page 42: Sleep Timer

    SLEEP TIMER Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the Canceling the sleep timer standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” this unit is playing or recording a source.
  • Page 43: Recording

    RECORDING Recording adjustments and other operations are Notes performed from the recording components. Refer to the • Do a test recording before you start an actual recording. operation instructions for these components. • When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between the components connected to this unit.
  • Page 44: Advanced Operation

    ADVANCED OPERATION SET MENU The SET MENU consists of 10 items including the Adjusting the items on the SET speaker mode setting. Choose the appropriate item and MENU adjust or select the values as necessary. Adjustment should be made with the remote control. •...
  • Page 45: Speaker Set (Speaker Mode Settings)

    SET MENU Press +/– repeatedly to 1 SPEAKER SET (speaker mode change the setting of the settings) – item. Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. Press u/d repeatedly until the menu Notes disappears or simply press one of the DSP •...
  • Page 46: Lfe Level

    SET MENU I 1C REAR LR (rear speaker mode) I 1E MAIN Lv (main level mode) Choices: LRG (large), SML (small), NON (none) Change this setting if you cannot match the output level of the center, and rear (L/R) speakers with the main speakers because of unusually high-efficiency Select this if you have large rear left and right speakers or performance from the main speakers.
  • Page 47: Sp Dly Time (Speaker Delay Time)

    SET MENU 3 SP DLY TIME (speaker delay 4 D. RANGE (dynamic range) time) Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit is decoding Dolby Digital Use this feature to adjust the delay of the center channel signals.
  • Page 48: O Assign (Input/Output Assignment)

    SET MENU 7 I/O ASSIGN (input/output 9 DISPLAY SET assignment) I DIMMER It is possible to assign jacks according to the component You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display. to be used if this unit’s DIGITAL INPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from that component.
  • Page 49: Adjusting The Level Of The Effect Speakers

    ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker Press +/– to adjust the speaker output level. (center, rear left and right, and subwoofer) while listening • The control range for the center or rear left and to a source.
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Delay Time

    ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME You can adjust the time difference between the beginning Adjustment should be made with the remote control. of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of PROGRAM the sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the JAZZ ROCK HALL...
  • Page 51: Adjusting The Parameter Settings For Pro Logic Music

    ADJUSTING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR PRO LOGIC MUSIC Changing parameter settings PRO LOGIC Music parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of PRO LOGIC Music parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in I PANORAMA your listening room. Function: Turning the function on extends the front Adjustments should be made with the remote control.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. I General...
  • Page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The sound suddenly The protection circuit has been activated Check the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is set goes off. because of a short circuit, etc. to the appropriate position and then turn this unit back on.
  • Page 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page A “humming” sound Incorrect cable connections. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem 10 – 16 can be heard. persists, the cables may be defective. The volume level The component connected to the OUT Turn on the power to the component.
  • Page 55 TROUBLESHOOTING I Tuner Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page FM stereo reception is The characteristics of FM stereo Check the antenna connections. noisy. broadcasts may cause this problem Try using a high-quality directional FM when the transmitter is too far away or antenna.
  • Page 56: Glossary

    Based on a wealth excitement and realism. of actually measured data, YAMAHA CINEMA DSP uses With this unit, any sound environment from monaural up to a 5.1-channel configuration can be freely selected for YAMAHA original sound field technology to combine your enjoyment.
  • Page 57 GLOSSARY I Virtual CINEMA DSP YAMAHA has developed a virtual CINEMA DSP algorithm that allows you to enjoy DSP sound field surround effects even without any rear speakers by using virtual rear speakers. It is even possible to enjoy virtual CINEMA DSP using a minimal 2-speaker system that does not include a center speaker.
  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION FM SECTION • Tuning Range • Minimum RMS Output Power for Main, Center, Rear 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω [U.S.A. and Canada models] ......87.5 to 107.9 MHz [U.S.A. and Canada models] ..........75 W [Other models] ..........
  • Page 59 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN Printed in Malaysia V874680 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

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