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Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD Stereo Receiver User Manual

1. TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TATUNG 063 JVC 318 348 411 432 TECHNICS 181 KENWOOD 320 348 TECHWOOD 128 LG GOLDSTAR 318 407 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 LLOYD 340 TELERENT 069 LXI 320 340 TERA 156 MAGIN 345 THOMSON 190 191 MAGNAVOX 340 TMK 128 MARANTZ 318 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 MEMOREX 317 320 340 352 353 354 376 TOTEVISION 132 MGA 349 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 MITSUBISHI 349 431 VIDTECH 128 MULTITECH 340 WARDS 069 128 132 148 NAD 439 YAMAHA 123 128 NATIONAL 440 YORK 128 NEC 318 348 YUPITERU 045 NORDMENDE 348 ZENITH 069 090 OPTIMUS 459 ZONDA 122 ORION 44 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 PHILCO 340 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes ALDCHDIV 340 375 TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number PORTLAND 394 m T PULSAR 376 MOTOROLA 605 QUASAR 301 425 25 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 MEUS D RCA 395 424 425 457 472 H E REALISTIC 317 320 340 345 459 SALORA 320 SAMSUNG 345 351 395 405 409 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes ALD VCR SANSUI 348 416 447 VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SANYO 317 320 SCOTT 410 412 AWA 340 SEARS 317 320 348 408 409 426 ES NET AMPRO 376 SONY 380 429 ASA 434 SOUNDESIGN 340 AUDIO DYNAMICS 318 348 STIR BRO
2. CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G l 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 GOODMIND 117 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 J ASCO 111 ERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 102 188 210 LINDSAY 118 MACOM 191 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 MOVIE TIME 035 039 NSC 035 190 OAK 197 220 PACE 179 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 114 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 POPULAR MECHANICS 116 PRELUDE 120 PRIMESTAR 162 RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 RCA 053 214 RECOTON 116 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 003 072 186 Table A21 continued CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 163 203 221 227 SEAM 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ZENTEK 116 Table A22 Remot
3. 1580 Figure 64 Speaker Channel Input Indicators When only two channels left and right are present the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal s digital encoding press the Surround Modes Button to display the Surround Modes menu see Figure 63 The Auto Select option uses the native signal s digital encoding e g Dolby Digital or DTS For 2 channel materials the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode If you prefer a different surround mode select the processing type Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Press the OK Button to change the mode Each processing type is set to a default surround mode Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo 7 channel stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Video Game Logic 7 Game The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Stereo 2 channel stereo 5 channel stereo or 7 channel stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic Movie Music Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic Ilx Music Video Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Dolby Pro Logic Game Once you have programmed the su
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5. IAN JO Od UEN Wx 5 WOH Tl sichrO QUON puec r pue c T pue T pue T AN lH RNOd DY JUBUCCLUOD auod uon INCH Sysod uo 5 REAR PANEL CONNEC TIONS Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off It is usually left on and cannot be turned on using the remote control AM and FM Antenna Terminals Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception XM Antenna ack Plug in an XM Connect and Play or Mini Tuner antenna module here Front Center and Surround Speaker Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs These speaker outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7 1 channel home theater or may be reassigned to a remote room for multizone operation Subwoofer Output If you have a powered subwoofer with a line level input connect it to this jack Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if more power is desired The Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs may be used with an external amplifier to power the remote zone of a multizone system Remote Infrared IR Input and Output When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked connect an opti
6. Play gt Play gt 49 FF gt gt Next F Search FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt 50 Record Subtitle Time Record Record Record Record 51 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 52 AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings 99 Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings 54 Source Settings TV CATV Program TV VCR TV DVR TV Input TV VCR 55 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 56 Zone Select 5 Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn APPENDIX Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes TV TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AWA 027 LG GOLDSTAR 101 110 122 128 132 A MARK 122 122 LLOYTRON 172 173 ADMIRAL 192 LODGENET 069 AKAI 123 160 LOGIK 069 AMPRO 164 LUXMAN 128 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 LXI 077 145 148 AOC 127 123 129 MAGNAVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 BLAUPUNKT 084 MARANTZ 115 123 148 BROKSONIC 205 206 MATSUI 148 CANDLE 123 128 MEMOREX 069 128 CAPEHART 059 METZ 084 CENTURION 123 171 MGA 115 123 128 CENTRONIC 045 MINERVA 084 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 CLASSI
7. Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio the same format used on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 050 OP dy 2 050 OF ky 2 20 OP 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Mode Group Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available See below Dolby Pro Logic Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that is optimized for movie and television programs Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic Il that is optimized for music selections Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Game De
8. Figure 33 Component Video Monitor Outputs m n F E Figure 36 AC Power Input Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 3550HD remote control uses four AAA batteries included To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote squeeze the tab and lift the cover Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 37 observing the correct polarity Figure 37 Remote Battery Compartment Point the remote s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 3550HD Make sure no objects such as furniture are blocking the remote s path to the receiver Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote s functioning The remote has a range of about 20 feet depending on the lighting conditions It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR Leave the Zone Selector Switch at the bottom in the Zone 1 position for normal use If the remote seems to operate intermittently or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the AVR Settings Button or one of the Source Selectors to light check or replace the batteries Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 3550HD remote may be programmed to control many brands and models of DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs It is also preprogrammed to operate your iPod when docked in The Bridge To access the functions for a part
9. SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is turned on TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CAUSE SOLUTION No AC Power Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check whether outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound Intermittent input connections Secure all input and speaker connections or picture Mute is on Press Mute Button Volume control is down Turn up volume control No sound from any speaker Amplifier is in protection mode Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends PROTECT message appears on due to possible short front panel Amplifier is in protection mode Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems No sound from surround or ncorrect surround mode Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers nput is monaural There is no surround information from mono sources Incorrect configuration Check speaker configuration Stereo or Mono program material The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to Weak batteries in remote Change remote batteries remote commands Wrong device selected Press the AVR Settings Button Remote sensor is obscured Make certain front panel sensor is in line of sight of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move unit or antenna
10. video monitor is connected to the AVR 3550HD and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode it will display the play mode icon song title artist and album A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track If random or repeat play has been programmed an icon will appear in the upper right corner The screen may disappear from view depending on the Setup and Slide In Menus setting in the System Settings menu described in the Advanced Functions section Restore the Now Playing screen to view by pressing either of the lt gt Buttons NOTE It is strongly recommended that you use a screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from burn in that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays when a still image such as a menu screen remains on display for an extended period of time Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes Feel free to experiment and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions section To select a surround mode press the Surround Modes Button front panel or remote repeatedly until the desired option appears SURR AUTO SELECT SURR VIRTUAL SURR STEREO SURR MOVIE SURR MUSIC or SURR GAME The Surround Modes menu will appear see Figure 63 Press the OK Button to change the option s s
11. 312 I 0 0r sly EX Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Game This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Game with the added benefit of a surround back channel Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Dolby Virtual Speaker Mode Group Simulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping sound field is desired See below Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference When only two main speakers are present the Reference mode virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization Dolby Digital uses only two speaker mode when signal does not contain center channel information Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide Wide mode may be used with two main speakers to widen the front soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers Dolby Digital number of channels available varies by number of channels in signal Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method than Dolby Digital it also provides up to five discrete main channels plus an LFE channel DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 DTS ES Discrete played as
12. 8 Channel Analog Audio assignable Audio Video Inputs Three Analog Video assignable Front panel Analog Video assignable Three Component Video 100MHz assignable Three HDMI V1 3 with Deep Color and audio video processing Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing m Transcodes composite and S video to component video m Transcodes 480i video to component video format with upscaling to 10801 m Transcodes 480i video to HDMI output with upscaling up to 1080p Bridge tl for iPod connectivity with audio video playback Digital Audio Inputs Coaxial two rear panel one front panel Optical three rear panel one front panel Outputs 7 1 Channel preamp outputs Analog Audio 2 and 4 Analog Video 2 Video monitor composite S video and component Digital audio one coaxial HDMI V1 3a with Deep Color Multizone audio speaker and two line level one dedicated one shared with surround back channels A BUS Port Headphone Ease of Use EzSet EQ automated setup microphone supplied Full color user interface and setup menu generated in high definition video Two line dot matrix front panel display Color coded connections Programmable learning 7 device main remote control includes AVR control over The Bridge Il Source input renaming Lip Sync Delay up to 180msec RS 232 serial port for system upgrades Switched accessory power outlet Remot
13. Record the level settings in Table A3 in the appendix Audio Effects To adjust other audio settings such as the tone controls to improve performance press the Audio Effects Button to display the Audio Effects menu see Figure 71 The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting Audio Effects NOTE The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source independently Enmects Corte Figure 71 Audio Effects Menu Tone Control Determines whether the treble and bass controls are active When it s off the tone controls are flat with no changes When it s on the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon the tone control settings When an analog audio source is in use and the 2 Channel Stereo surround mode is selected setting the Tone Control to Off places the unit in analog bypass mode Treble and Bass Boost or cut the high or low frequencies by up to 10dB by using the 4 Buttons to change the temperature bar setting The default setting is 0dB at the center of the temperature bar EzSet EQ On Off This setting activates or deactivates the settings obtained when the EzSet EQ process was run The settings are saved for reactivation at a later listening session uma p EFIA A ea EI w F IONS k e9 us REN ES me H 1 EH wu u
14. and the source devices The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA colorcoding standard See Table 1 Table 1 Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front FL FR Center C Surround SL SR Surround Back SBL SBR Subwoofer SUB Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Input wW Video Connections Component m Pr Composite S Video HDMI Connections digital audio video HDMI m Y Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker They contain two wire conductors or leads inside plastic insulation that are differentiated in some way such as with colors or stripes The differentiation preserves polarity without which low frequency performance can suffer Each speaker is connected to the receiver s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive and one negative Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the receiver which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide Table 1 The negative terminals are both black The AVR 3550HD uses binding post speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare wire cables Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap See Figure 1 Figure 1 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs Bare wire cables are installed
15. creating an enveloping wraparound effect Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or off Night Mode Night mode is available with Dolby Digital programs if it has been encod ed in the material It compresses the peak sound levels maintaining the intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter passages while reducing the loudness of special effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing others Night Mode is accessed from the Audio Effects menu See page 45 NOTE To access 6 1 and 7 1 channel modes the surround back channels must be enabled as explained in the Manual Setup section Do not enable these channels if you don t have surround back speakers in your system Manual Setup The AVR 3550HD is flexible and may be configured for most speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room The EzSet EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker and optimizes the AVR 3550HD s performance If you are unable to run EzSet EQ calibration or if you wish to make further adjustments use the Manual Setup on screen menus Before beginning place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker Placement section and connect them to the AVR Consult the owner s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer s Web site for the frequency range specification Although you may set the output levels by ear an SPL sound pressure level meter purchased at a local electronics store will provi
16. which contains the settings for the Current Source Resolution Each press of this button changes the AVR s video output resolution to these settings 480i 480p 720p 10801 or 1080p IMPORTANT NOTE If the AVR s video output resolution is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection you will not see a picture If the best video connection from the AVR to the TV is either composite or S video press this button until the resolution is set to 4801 Audio Effects Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects submenu which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls See the Initial Setup section for more information Video Modes Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display or TV OK Press this button to select the currently highlighted item Back Exit Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system REAR PANEL CONNEC TIONS Tpu se Ae sndul SIOPSULIOD Uoo Ucpie p Lug UNIV UOS OCIS JANPAlY papeonmwop sq Agu sip Jo Adco e uomen SUA Q api prog Lu eun T suomnumaut eno PSS 3 gt RU OL SION ado Sado eeds 30d PLES Scho eds c 9uozPpeg oro qdrou c amp c Sd Pu t om Je peds e punouns punouns J9joov qns Sa NAO ul PAO
17. 121 CASIO 117 166 137 146 154 CLARINETTE 166 THETA DIGITAL 039 DENON 187 188 213 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 EMERSON 052 093 108 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 FISHER 055 095 VICTOR 120 130 FRABA 117 WARDS 095 FUNAI 126 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 109 GE 164 YORK 166 GENEXXA 108 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD HITACHI 093 DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ie APEX DIGITAL 061 JC PENNEY 098 147 DENON 019 051 ENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196 BE s KENW00D 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 ve a 178 181 LGIGOLDSTAR 016 087 LG GOLDSTAR 005 055 064 066 MAGNAVOX 056 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 077 102 E E MITSUBISHI 023 LXI 164 NAD 062 MAGNAVOX 39 113 ONKYO 000 048 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 PANASONIC 024 030 044 MCINTOSH 194 PHILIPS 056 MCS 080 098 PIONEER 041 065 MITSUMI 152 PROCEED 060 MODULAIRE 166 PROSCAN 003 004 NAD 013 074 197 198 RCA 003 004 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 SAMSUNG 053 054 NEC 069 SHARP 028 NIKKO 053 055 SONY 043 045 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 THOMSON 003 004 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 TOSHIBA 009 058 067 PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 YAMAHA 030 063 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 ZENITH 005 055 064 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 16l 162 215 PROTON 210 QUASAR 109 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 APPENDIX Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT SAT Manufacturer Bran
18. 9 9 25 Last Prev Ch Enter Prev Ch Instant Replay Enter Last 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity 28 Back Exit Bypass Clear Exit Cancel Exit Exit Cancel 29 Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu 30 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 31 Lett Lett Lett Lett Lett Lett Lett 32 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter 33 Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 34 Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light 35 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 36 Disc Menu OSD DVD Menu OSD AV TiVo OSD 31 Red Guide Open Close Caption Mark Window 38 Green PPV a Random Play Fay Ch Repeat Live TV 39 Yellow Fav Ch A Repeat MTS ump Up Slow 40 Blue Music X Intro Scan Aspect Jump Down Skip 11 Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 4 AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 4 Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 42 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 43 Channel Page Up Channel Up Scan Up 10 Channel Up Channel Up Channel Up Channel Up Channel Page Down Channel Down Scan Down Disc Skip Channel Down Channel Down Channel Down Channel Down 44 Previous Slow Down Skip Down Back Last Clip Thumb Down Scan Down 45 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause 46 Next Slow Up Skip Up Replay Next Clip Thumb Up Scan Up 4 Rew lt lt Prev R Search Rew Rew Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 48 Play gt Play gt Play gt Play gt
19. Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects 14 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes 15 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 17 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 18 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 19 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 20 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 D 21 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 22 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 25 Last Last Last Last Last Prev Ch Last 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity 28 Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Clear Back Back Exit 29 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 30 Up Up Tune Up Tune Up Channel Preset Up Up Up Up Up 3l Left Left Preset Down Preset Down Preset Category Down Left Left Left Left 32 OK OK OK OK OK Enter Enter OK OK 33 Right Right Preset Up Preset Up Preset Category Up Right Right Right Right 34 Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light 35 Down Down Tune Down Tune Down Channel Preset Down Down Down Down Down 30 Disc Menu Disc Menu Disc Menu 0SD 31 Red Angle Angle 38 Green Subtitle Subtitle 39 Yellow Audio Audio 4 Blue Zoom Zoom 11 Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AV
20. Buttons or the Channel Control to scan through the channel numbers 2 Use the lt gt Buttons to scan through any previously programmed preset stations 3 After you have programmed presets directly enter the preset number 1 through 40 using the Alphanumeric Keys For single digit positions enter a 0 before the number 4 Press the Menu Button to search for a channel by preset category all channels or direct entry When you are able to hear Channel 1 you are ready to activate your module If you don t hear Channel 1 make sure the module s plug is firmly seated in the XM Antenna jack and that the module is near a south facing window Try unfolding the module and rotating it to obtain reception You may need to purchase an extension cable to ensure that the module is near the window Tune to Channel 0 for a display of your module s Radio ID number The current channel number and preset location will appear in the upper line of the Message Display and the channel name will appear in the lower line Three signal strength bars will appear to the right of the channel number and preset location The song title artist and channel category along with the channel number and preset position if programmed will all appear on screen when a video display is in use For traffic and weather channels the current city s name will appear instead of the channel name and the local weather and temperature will be displayed on screen
21. DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic Il when seven main speakers are present Music Use when an analog surround mode is desired for music play back Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II 1 when seven main speakers are present The Dolby Pro Logic Il Ilx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings See the Advanced Functions section for more information OPERATION Video Game Use to select an analog surround mode for game playback Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic II when seven main speakers are present Game After you have made your selection press the Back Exit Button See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 3550HD s performance is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part The AVR 3550HD is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode You may also manually select a different surround mode when available Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right The AVR 3550HD offers three options for playback Analog Bypass Mode
22. Info Settings menu When a source is selected the AVR will check the assigned digital audio input for a signal If one is present the digital input will be selected If not the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the Setup Source menu If you don t want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source change this setting to Off The AVR will also select the assigned video source There are no audio only sources on the AVR 3550HD other than the Radio which uses a special on screen menu If no video signal is present the display will remain black You may pair an audio device with an A V device s video signal using the Info Settings menu Sources may share audio or video inputs NOTE The Bridge obtains its audio and video signals when available from the iPod docked in it and it may not be used with other audio or video sources Video Input From Source Assign the correct video input Refer to Table A5 in the appendix where you noted the physical video input the source is connected to and select that input here Audio Input From Source Assign the correct analog or digital audio input Refer to Table A5 in the appendix where you noted the physical audio input the source is connected to and select that input here If both analog and digital audio connections were made select the digital input here and select the analog input at the Audio Auto Polling line below 6 8 Chan
23. Main Power Switch on When the Main Power Switch is turned off any settings you have programmed will be preserved for up to four weeks IMPORTANT NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message Display turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a short If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Volume Control Adjust the volume either by turning the knob on the front panel clock Wise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Control on the remote See Figure 57 The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels dB below the 0dB reference point 0dB is the maximum volume for the AVR 3550HD Although it s possible to turn the volume to a higher level doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers For certain more dynamic audio materials even 0dB may be too high allowing for damage to equipment Use caution with regard to volume levels To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0 to 100 scale adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu as described on page 48 Figure 57 Volume Controls Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones press the M ute Button on the remote See Figure 57 Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the display as a OPERA
24. OPERATION To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations 1 Tune to the desired channel and press the OK Button The lowest available preset number will flash 2 Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the numbered preset location you wish to store the channel in or do nothing if the current preset location is acceptable 3 Press the OK Button to store the new preset Recording Two channel analog and digital audio signals as well as composite and S video signals are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs To make a recording connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks as described in the Installation section insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and record ing while the source is playing NOTES 1 Analog and digital audio signals are not converted to the other format Both coaxial and optical digital audio are avail able at the Coaxial Digital Audio Output Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections Use the analog audio connections to make an analog recording HDMI and component video sources are not available for recording Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record Unauthorized duplica tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law Using Bridgel Doc
25. Slide in menus remain visible after the last adjustment Select a timeout period of 5 10 or 15 the default minutes or no timeout which leaves the menus on screen until manually cleared A timeout period avoids the possibility of burn in damage to plasma or CRT displays Screen Saver Program a timeout period for no activity with no menus displayed before the AVR s built in screen saver begins Select a period of 5 the default 10 or 20 minutes or turn off the screen saver timeout period avoids the possibility of burn in damage to plasma or CRT displays Advanced Remote Control Functions The AVR 3550HD remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components Refer to the Function List Table A13 in the appendix for assistance in operating your other components The function of each button will not necessarily correspond to the label printed on the button Punch Through Programming The punch through feature allows you to operate one component while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component For example while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV you may use your cable box to change channels To program punch through control while operating any device 1 Press and hold the Source Selector or AVR Settings
26. The 2 channel signal is passed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or undergoing any processing for bass management or surround sound To select analog bypass mode I a The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected If necessary press the Info Button on the remote and use the AW Buttons to scroll to the Audio Input from source setting b The tone controls must be disabled by setting Tone Control to Off Press the Audio Effects Button to access the Tone Control setting C The 2 channel Stereo mode must be selected Press the Surround Modes Button to access the STEREO line of the Surround Modes submenu Press the OK Button to select 2 channel Stereo When the Tone Control setting is Off the front speakers will be set to Large automatically indicated by double boxes in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators When the Tone Control setting is turned On if you have set the front speaker crossover to a numeric setting the front speakers will return to the Small setting indicated by single boxes in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators 2 DSP Surround Off Mode The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the incoming signal and applies the bass management settings including speaker configuration delay times and output levels Select this mode when your front speakers are small limited range satellites and you are using a subwoofer To select this mode use a digital audio input or turn the Tone Contr
27. are not using A BUS components install an optional remote infrared IR receiver in the remote room and connect it to the Zone 2 IR Input to use the included Zone 2 remote control a keypad or another control device to turn the multizone system on or off select a source input and operate any source devices that are connected in daisychain fashion to the AVR 3550HD s Remote IR Output You may use the above connection methods simultaneously to increase the total number of remote rooms in your system Remember that sending control commands from one room in the system will affect the entire remote zone of the multizone system Operating the Multizone System The AVR 3550HD s multizone system is accessed using the on screen Zone 2 menu Press the AVR Settings Button and use the A Y Buttons to navigate to the Zone 2 line Press the OK Button to display the Zone 2 menu See Figure 75 Figure 75 Zone 2 Menu Status Turns the multizone system on or off When no one is listening in the remote room leave this setting at the default of OFF Source Indicates the source input for the remote zone You may select a different source from the main listening area However if the tuner has been selected for both the main listening area and the remote zone listeners in both areas will hear the same radio station NOTE Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone system To hear digital devices such as a CD player in the remote
28. as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are only available in Dolby Digital 2 0 2 channel or PCM 2 channel mode If the main title is playing and the letters in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators are not lit for all speaker locations look for an audio or language setup section in the disc s menu Also make sure your player s audio output Is set to the original bitstream rather than just PCM Stop play and check the player s output setting For any incoming signal only a limited number of surround modes are available Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 3550HD s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Multichannel digital recordings are found in the 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 channel formats The channels included in a 5 1 channel recording are front left front right center surround left surround right and LFE The LFE channel is denoted as 1 to represent the fact that it is limited to the low frequencies 6 1 Channel recordings add a single surround back channel and 1 channel recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to the 5 1 channel configuration New formats are available in 7 1 channel configurations The AVR 3550HD is able to play the new audio formats delivering a more exciting home theater experience NOTE To use the 6 1 and 7 1 channel surround modes the Surround Back channels must be enabled See the Manual Setu
29. away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Letters flash in the channel indicator display and digital audio stops Digital audio feed paused Resume play for DVD Check that the correct digital input is selected Surround Back Speaker settings cannot be accessed and test tone does not play through Surround Back Speakers Multizone system has been turned Use the menu system to access the Zone 2 menu and reassign on and the surround back channels the surround back channels to the main room Were reassigned to multizone operation The XM Preview Channel 001 Is silent XM antenna is not plugged in Use an XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready home audio equipment and plug the module into the XM Radio ack XM antenna is not located in such The XM antenna module needs an unobstructed view of the a Way as to enable reception southern sky or to be within range of an XM terrestrial repeater if necessary purchase an extension cable from your XM Radio dealer Unable to activate Program mode on remote Source Selector not held for at least The selector will light as you initially press it and go dark as you 3 seconds hold it down wait 3 seconds for the selector to light again Remote buttons light but AVR does not respond Remote is in Zone 2 mode Slide the Zone Switch at the bottom of the remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on t
30. coded using a black shutter while outputs use gray shutter See Figure 6 Optical Optical digital audio cable HC Tub Figure 6 Optical Digital Audio Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables one for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two cables are often attached to each other See Figure 7 For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio you may make both connections The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation as the AVR 3550HD s multizone system is not capable of converting a digital signal to analog format Use the analog audio connections even with the Surround Back Zone 2 speaker outputs in case another 2 channel digital audio source is in use in the main listening area The AVR 3550HD is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time CONNECTIONS You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy protected sources using analog connections Remember to comply with all copy right laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use G Figure 7 Analog Audio Analog audio cable RCA Multichannel analog connections are used with high definition sources that decode the copy protected digital content such as some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players See Figure 8 The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players com pliant with HDMI version 1 1 or better or that outp
31. display the AVR s Info Menu which contains the settings for the current source Sleep Settings Button Press to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes Each additional press increases the timer by 10 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message Back Exit Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system Menu Button This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices To display the AVR 3550HD s main menu press the AVR Settings Button Navigation A w lt p and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system and also to operate the tuner Zone Selector and Zone Indicator Each press of the Zone Selector determines whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area Zone 1 or the remote zone Zone 2 The Zone Indicator Will turn green when Zone 1 has been selected and red for Zone 2 The Zone Indicator will also light briefly whenever any button is pressed Volume Controls Press to raise or lower the volume level in the remote zone INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 3550HD may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts which will make setup and operation smoother Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio video receiver which contro
32. of controlling 8 devices including the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the included The Bridge Il During the installation process you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote To operate a component press its Selector button to change the device mode Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing depending on which product code is programmed The AUX and CBL SAT Source Selectors may be used for multiple device types depending on the first digit of the product code Other Source Selectors may be reassigned to other device types see Initial Setup section AUX Source Selctor CD player product codes begin with 0 1 or 2 VCR codes begin with 3 or 4 HDTV set top box codes begin with 6 PVD codes begin with 7 and TiVo set top box codes begin with 8 CBL SAT Source Selector Cable set top box codes begin with 0 1 or 2 and satellite set top box codes begin with 3 or 4 IMPORTANT NOTE All of the AVR 3550HD s audio and video inputs are independently assignable Select the inputs to which the device is physically connected during Initial setup Any device may be connected to any compatible input and given any name e g DVD or Game Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the device mode Due to the wide variety of functions for v
33. the HDMI 1 2 or 3 Input for playback only To make recordings follow the instructions below for Composite S video recorders Figure 24 Connecting an HDMI Equipped Recorder Component Video If the recorder and the TV both have component video connectors connect the recorder as shown in Figure 25 Connect the recorder s component video output to the Component Video 1 2 or 3 Input for playback only Connect the recorder s digital audio output to a Coaxial or Optical Input Follow the instructions below for Composite S Video recorders e 000001 mm _ 3 Figure 25 Connecting a Component Video Equipped Recorder e Composite S Video If the best video connection common to both the recorder and the TV is either S video or composite video and to make recordings follow these steps using only one type of video connection see Figure 26 Connect the recorder s S video or composite video output to the Video 2 S Video or Composite Video Input Connect the recorder s S video or composite video input to the Video 2 S Video or Composite Video Output Connect the recorder s analog audio outputs to the Analog 4 Audio Inputs Connect the recorder s analog audio inputs to the Analog 4 Audio Outputs Figure 26 Connecting a Composite or S Video Recorder To make 2 channel digital audio recordings connect the recorder s digital audio output to one of the Optical
34. the w Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line then press the OK Button See Figure 51 Speaker feta amp utomutlc amp atup L Blog are Figure 51 Speaker Setup Menu Screen Select Automatic Setup EzSet EQ and the screen shown in Figure 52 will appear Plug the EzSet EQ microphone into the Headphone ack and set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway point Spengker Seti Figure 52 EzSet EQ Screen To return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet EQ process select Cancel When you are ready to begin select Continue and press the OK Button Step Four After you select Continue the screen shown in Figure 53 Will appear Select the number of speakers in your system Select 5 1 if no surround back speakers are present or if the surround back channels NOTE The AVR 3550HD will automatically set its master volume to 25dB Will be used for multizone operation Speaker Setup Figure 53 EzSet EQ Number of Speakers NOTE If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system do not use the EzSet EQ process Instead proceed as described in the Advanced Functions section If you have selected a 6 1 channel configuration with a single surround back speaker use EzSet EQ automatic configuration for 5 1 speakers connect the single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker Output then configure the surround back speaker
35. used with surround modes designed for 7 1 channel systems such as Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio and Logic 7 7 1 modes The surround back speakers are optional and the AVR 3550HD may be set up with a 5 1 channel system in the main listening area and the surround back channels reassigned to a multizone system where the surround back channels power loudspeakers located in another room Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers Subwoofer A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies the bass It augments smaller limited range satellite speakers used for the other channels Many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital contain a low frequency effects LFE channel which is directed to the subwoofer The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane or the power of an explosion adding realism and excitement to your home theater Some people use two subwoofers for additional power and even distribution of the sound Surround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surr
36. with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury V from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped pu EM m qw qe Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Service Instructions CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Outdoor Use Marking WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash wi
37. you leave the settings at their defaults See the Advanced Functions section for detailed information Headphones Plug the 1 4 plug on a pair of headphones into the jack on the front of the receiver for private listening See Figure 59 The default Dolby Headphone bypass mode delivers a conventional 2 channel signal to the headphones Figure 59 Headphone J ack KJ Ex Ex gt i O in Ed Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel the remote to switch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing which emulates a 5 1 channel speaker system No other surround modes are available for the headphones Source Selection Press the front panel Source List Button Press it again repeatedly or use the A W Buttons to scroll through the sources See Figure 60 Figure 60 Source List Button For direct access to any source press its Source Selector on the remote The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and any other settings made during setup The source name the audio and video inputs assigned to the source and the surround mode will appear on the front panel The source name and surround mode will also appear on screen VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If there is no picture Check the source selection and video input assignment Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection Check the video
38. 18 as a reference Figure 17 Speaker Connections Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 3550HD to the line level input on your subwoofer See Figure 18 Consult the manufacturer s guide for the subwoofer for additional information When the system has two subwoofers for a 7 2 channel system use a Y Adapter not included with one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks Connect the male plug to the Subwoofer Output and connect each female jack to a cable that is then plugged into the line level input on each subwoofer Figure 18 Subwoofer Connection e Step Three Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals Connect an optional XM antenna module designed for an XM Ready device To enjoy XM Radio remember to purchase a subscription and activate your antenna module More information is available at www xmradio com See Figure 19 Figure 19 Antenna Connections Step Four Connect the Source Components A source is a device where the audio and video signals originate Some sources such as CD players only offer audio while sources used for Watching movies or broadcast television programming deliver a video signal as well There is a section of 8 buttons near the top of the remote designated Source Selectors Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game The Bridge and AUX See page 12 Each button corresponds to a source input The AVR 35
39. 5 1 APPENDIX Surround Mode DTS HD Description DTS HD is a new high definition audio format that complements the high definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core with high resolution extensions Even when only DTS 5 1 surround sound is desired or available if the multizone system is in use the higher capacity of high resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD Video discs Incoming Bitstream or Signal Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI DTS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of the studio master recording in up to 7 1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio technology delivered via HDMI DTS ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 51 digital surround sound The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information matrixed into the left and right side surround channels for compatibility with 5 1 channel systems DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete DTS ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back channel but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from information contained in the surround channels DTS ES Discrete DTS Stereo Delivers a 2 chann
40. 50HD s flexible design allows you to use almost any combination of audio and video connections for each source device NOTE This is not true of The Bridge Il and the tuner which use dedicated audio source signals and a dedicated video signal when applicable for The Bridge Write down the audio and video inputs used for each device in Table A5 in the appendix Table A2 indicates the default input connection assign ments any of which may be changed to match the actual connections in your system The precise connections depend on the capabilities of the source device and your video display TV Select the best audio and video connections for each source in order of preference HDMI Connections Choose the HDMI connection if it s available on your source device and your TV An HDMI connection carries both digital audio and video enabling a single cable connection from the source device to the AVR No other audio or video connections are usually required NOTE If your DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD player Is not capable of outputting multichannel digital audio through its HDMI output make additional 6 8 channel analog audio connections Audio Connections for non HDMI sources Choose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial Optional or where digital audio is not available for recording for multizone use or as a backup Analog audio Video Connections for non HDMI sources choose only one and ma
41. AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On Power On Play Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 04 Device Power Off Power Off Stop Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 05 CBL SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 DVD Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 The Bridge Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio 09 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Media Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 AUX Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects 14 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes 15 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 16 1 l l l 1 l l 17 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 18 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 19 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 20 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 21 6 6 6 6 6 6 22 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 9 9 9
42. Button for the main device the remote will be operating The Source Selector will light go dark and then light up again indicating the remote is in Program mode and that you may release the button 2 Select the type of punch through programming a For channel control punch through press the Channel Up Button b To program transport control punch through press the Play Button 3 Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transport controls will be used while operating the device selected in the first step The Source Selector will flash to confirm For example to watch the TV while changing channels using the cable box press and hold the TV Button until it lights Then press the Channel Up Button followed by the CBL SAT Button To undo punch through programming follow the same steps as above but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3 NOTE The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated to the AVR Activities Macros Activities are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that are executed with a single button press Activities are well suited for power on and off commands to send out a multidigit channel number with one button press or to control another device with more flexibility than the built in punch through controls Up to eleven activities may be programmed NOTE Use caution when programming complicated activities It isn t possible to program a pause or delay before sendin
43. C 045 MTC 175 176 CONCERTO 128 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 189 CONTEC 045 NEC 115 121 123 125 CORANDO 172 NIKEI 045 CORONADO 132 ONKING 045 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 ONWA 045 CROWN 045 132 OPTONICA 071 CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 CXC 045 PANASONIC 087 148 169 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 114 110 119 127 128 132 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 DAYTRON 128 132 145 148 DIGI LINK 200 PIONEER 024 123 128 DYNASTY 045 PORTLAND 128 122 DYNATECH 063 PROSCAN 133 ELECTROHOME 115 132 PROTON 059 122 128 132 165 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 QUASAR 032 087 159 162 205 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 FUNAI 045 RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 103 FUTURETECH 045 REALISTIC 045 167 196 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 RUNCO 152 153 159 163 SAA 183 GRUNDIG 193 SAMPO 059 123 128 HALL MARK 128 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 HARMAN KARDON 201 SANYO 026 054 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 SCOTT 045 128 132 INFINITY 148 SEARS 128 132 145 INKEL 120 SHARP 077 128 132 JBL 148 SIEMENS 084 JC PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145 SIGNATURE 069 J ENSEN 019 SONY 028 031 117 130 136 194 212 J VC 079 087 134 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 KAWASHO 173 SPECTRICON 127 KEC 045 695 045 KENWOOD 123 204 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 KMC 132 SYMPHONIC 184 KTV 045 123 132 162 TANDY 071 APPENDIX Table A14 continued Table A16 continued
44. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Standby On Switch This electrical switch turns the receiver on or places it in Standby mode for quick turn on Power Indicator This LED has three possible modes Main Power Off When the AVR is unplugged or the rear panel Main Power Switch is off this LED is off Standby Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on On When the AVR is turned on this LED turns white NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a possible short If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Source List Press this button to select a source device which Is a component where a playback signal originates e g DVD Volume Knob Tum this knob to raise or lower the volume Message Display Various messages appear in this two line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal In normal operation the current source name appears on the upper line while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line When the on screen display menu system OSD is in use the current menu settings appear Headphone J ack EzSet EQ Microphone Input Plug a 1 4 headphone plug into this jack for private listening This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section Surround Modes Press this b
45. I Output the two devices Will communicate with each other and the AVR will automatically select the correct video output resolution f the display is connected to the AVR s Component Video Outputs there is no automatic detection of the display s capabilities and the video output resolution must be manually adjusted to match the display s capabilities which may be obtained from the display s manual or its manufacturer s Web site f the display is connected to the AVR s Composite or S Video Monitor Output the video output resolution must be set to 4801 the factory default to view any content including the AVR s own menus Adjust the resolution by pressing the front panel Resolution Button repeatedly until the correct setting appears in the front panel Message Display For composite and S video the correct setting is 4801 For component video it is the highest resolution where a picture is visible You will be prompted to accept or cancel the resolution change the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel Press the w Button to view the ACCEPT option and then press the OK Button NOTE When the display has a DVI input which is connected to the AVR using an HDMI to DVI adapter the picture will be distorted or blank if the display is not HDCP compliant In that case a different video connection must be used component composite or S video Resolution From Source Indicates the resolution of the video output by th
46. KSONIC 410 447 2m CANDLE 434 435 TANDY CANON 435 440 STU P CAPEHART 394 m CITIZEN 434 Tac TET CRAIG 345 416 Re eT vi DAEWOO 317 394 404 MI DAYTRON 394 TiVo 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 DBX 318 348 crap DIRECTV 314 315 T i DYNATECH 340 TOSHIBA 412 455 EMERSON 313 340 342 410 412 TT F FISHER 317 UNITECH 345 FUNAI 340 VECTOR RESEARCH 318 GE 376 395 424 VIDEO CONCEPTS 318 340 GO VIDEO 413 VIDEOSONIC 345 HARMAN KARDON 302 303 318 349 E ET HITACHI 340 348 YAMAHA 318 340 348 JC PENNEY 318 345 ZENITH 340 350 376 383 ENSEN 348 G Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX CD Table A17 continued APPENDIX CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 AWA 072 111 118 156 170 SANYO 033 082 095 AKAI 050 177 184 SCOTT 108 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 AUDIOACCESS 125 SHERWOOD 003 041 6058 105 133 AUDIOFILE 211 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 BSR 044 206 207 208 212 217 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 SOUNDSTREAM 124 CAPETRONIC 070 SYMPHONIC 059 110 CARRERA 087 TAEKWANG 177 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110
47. PEG Noise Reduction This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion mosquito noise and blocking artifacts If you see haziness or shimmering around the edges of objects or the scrolling credits in a film or if the image appears to pixellate into blocks change the MPEG Noise Reduction setting from its default of Off to Low Medium or High Cross Color Suppressor Turn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts which can occur when high frequency luminance brightness signals are misinterpreted as chroma color signals causing unwanted flickering flashing colors or rainbow patterns Film Mode Detect Normally left off turn this setting on to compensate for authoring errors in the conversion of film programs to video How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings as shown in Figure 74 Figure 74 Video Modes Custom Processing With a color bar test pattern from a test disc or other source on screen the following adjustments may be made The color intensity setting on your TV Color adjustments using the color bars which should be left to right black white yellow cyan turquoise green magenta red blue black The color transition seen as sharp separation of the bars The performance of the color circuits in your TV with Video signals bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots Use the gray scale and
48. R Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 42 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 43 Channel Page Up Channel Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Page Up Channel Up Page Up Channel Page Down Channel Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Page Down Channel Down Page Down 44 Previous Prev Step Previous Previous 45 Pause Pause Pause Pause 46 Next Next Step Next Step Next 4 Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 48 Play Play Play gt Play gt 40 FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt 50 Record Record 51 Stop Stop Stop Stop 52 AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings 53 Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings 54 Source Settings Setup Setup TV VCR 55 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 56 Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select 5 Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn e APPENDIX Table A13 continued AUX No Button Name CBL SAT Game CD HDIV PVD TiVO VCR 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On
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50. TION reminder To restore normal audio press the Mute Button again or adjust the volume Turning off the AVR will also end muting Sleep Timer The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed See Figure 58 Each additional press of the Sleep Button increases the play time by 10 minutes up to a maximum of 90 minutes The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer Figure 58 Sleep Settings Button When the sleep timer has been set the front panel display will automati cally dim to half brightness If you press any button on the remote or front panel the display will return to full brightness The display will dim again several seconds after your last command If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set the remaining play time will be displayed Press the Sleep Button again to change the play time Audio Effects Adjust the tone controls subwoofer level or Night Mode to improve performance Access these settings from the Audio Effects submenu as described in the Advanced Functions section It is recommend that you leave the settings at their default values until you are more familiar with your system Video Modes The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine tune the picture if necessary after making all adjustments on the video display It is recommended that
51. TS HD High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc 1996 2007 DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc HD DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation DVD FLLC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc XM and XM Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio NEN amp amp amp E amp e EM EE EE EE EE MUI _ a amp 8 oa M MU ME M M OM M O E e BA ooooooor i T e e e B UU _ P E _ em e NL e e ALL e e e e harman kardon e Designed to Entertain dA e H A Harman International Company amp 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 e www harmankardon com i dh 2008 Harman International Industries incorporated a All rights reserved Part No 1 13147 a
52. accept able signal strength is found To switch to manual tuning in which each press of the A W Buttons steps through a single frequency increment 0 1 MHz for FM or 10kHz for AM press the Menu Button The Mode line will display the current setting Each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes When an FM station has been tuned toggling the tuning mode switches between stereo and monaural play which may improve reception of Weaker stations A total of 30 stations AM and FM together may be stored as presets When the desired station has been tuned press the OK Button and two dashes will flash in the front panel display Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired preset number To tune a preset station press the lt gt Buttons or the lt gt gt I Transport Controls or press the Menu Button and scroll to the desired preset then press the OK Button Or enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys For presets 10 through 30 press 0 before the preset number For example to enter preset 21 press 0 2 1 XM Radio Operation XM Radio is a satellite delivered service that offers hundreds of program channels as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities The AVR 3550HD is an XM Ready device and is able to receive the XM service when a user supplied XM antenna module is connected and the service activated Select an antenna module designated for XM Ready audio componen
53. ack or gray bars may appear to the left and right of the image pillarboxing Plasma and CRT monitors may suffer from burn in when the same image such as the horizontal or vertical bars is left on screen for a long period of time Adjust the picture so that it fills the display s screen The options are Auto Fit The AVR automatically adjusts the image as required to fit the display s capabilities Height Fit Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below it Bars may remain at the sides Width Fit Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars on the sides Bars may remain above and below the image Zoom 1x Displays the image as received from the source If the image is in the 4 3 aspect ratio on widescreen displays pillarbox format may be used If the image is in the 16 9 aspect ratio on full screen 4 3 displays letterbox format may be used Zoom 2x Stretches the image evenly to completely fill the screen The outer portions of the image may be cropped Experiment with this setting until you find a pleasing display format for each program Advanced Video Settings Press the or OK Button to display the Advanced Video Modes submenu see Figure 73 Aare hdi Macks Barsa Flackichcrn Figure 73 Advanced Video Modes Menu Noise Reduction Change this setting from the default Off to Low Medium or High to filter out signal noise E d Di y ni T i 4 ae M
54. al includes both digital audio and video components Analog Video There are three types of analog video connections composite video S video and component video CONNECTIONS Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available The jack is usually color coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack or vice versa Both the chrominance color and luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable See Figure 10 Figure 10 Composite Video Composite video cable S video or separate video transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable The plug on an S video cable contains four metal pins plus a plastic guide pin Align the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack See Figure 11 S video cable Dmi Figure 11 S Video Component video separates the video signal into three components one luminance Y and two sub sampled color signals Pb and Pr that are transmitted using three separate cables The Y cable is color coded green the Pb cable is colored blue and the Pr cable is colored red See Figure 12 Component video cable Figure 12 Component Video If it s available on your video display an HDMI connection is recom mended as the best quality connection f
55. al sources If an analog audio connection was made select it here If not choose the Off setting and the AVR will always use the digital audio connection Zone 2 Audio Determines the source for the multizone system remote zone Select the analog audio input the source is connected to Digital audio is not available to the multizone system nor is any type of video Press the Back Exit Button then return to the Setup Source line of the Main Menu to configure the next source When you have finished press the Back Exit Button to clear the menus from view You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system Turning On the AVR 3550HD Flip the Main Power Switch on the rear panel up to the On position The Power Indicator on the front panel will tum amber indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on The Main Power Switch is normally left on See Figure 46 There are several ways to trun on the AVR 3550HD a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel See Figure 46 b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors See Figure 47 To turn the receiver off press either the Standby On Switch on the front panel or the AVR Power Off Button on the remote Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time leave the
56. and select a source from the slide in menu A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 55 will appear Figure 55 Setup Source Menu Audio Effects Displays the Audio Effects submenu where you may adjust the bass and treble tone controls the LFE trim or the Night Mode setting Leave this submenu at its default settings and return to it later if your system requires fine tuning See the Advanced Functions section for more information Video Modes Displays the Video Modes submenu where you may make picture adjustments Leave the settings at their factory defaults Picture adjustments should be made to your video display first with this menu used only for fine tuning See the Advanced Functions section for more information Surround Modes Displays the Surround Modes submenu where you may program surround modes for analog movies music and games Digital surround signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically played in their native formats although you may change the surround mode See the Advanced Functions section for more information Audio Format From Source This line is informational only When a digital program is playing its format will be identified here When analog audio programs are playing this line displays NO AUDIO INPUT Audio and Video Input Selection See Table A2 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments for each source You may assign any available input to any source using the
57. annel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio NOTE Some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multichan nel analog outputs Make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connection which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc The AVR 3550HD converts analog video signals to the HDMI format including its on screen menus upscaling to high definition 1080p resolution The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug in see Figure 4 If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included A separate audio connection is required HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet ne Figure 4 HDMI Connection If your video display or source device is not HDMI capable use one of the analog video connections composite S or component video and a separate audio connection Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded in orange Although they look similar to analog jacks you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa See Figure 5 Coaxial digital Coaxial audio cable a Figure 5 Coaxial Digital Audio Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Input connectors are color
58. arious source devices we have included only a few of the most often used functions on the remote alphanumeric keys transport controls television channel control menu access and power on and off Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time even in another device mode AVR Power On and Off Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Volume Mute and Sleep Settings Press the AVR Settings button near the bottom of the remote to return it to AVR mode A button s function depends on which component is being controlled See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component IR Transmitter Lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens AVR Power On Button Press to turn on the AVR The Master Power Switch on the rear panel must be on Device Power Off Button Press a device s Source Selector then press this button to turn off the device Device Power On Button Press a device s Source Selector then press this button to turn on the device Mute Button Press to mute the AVR 3550HD s speaker and head phone outputs To end the muting press this button adjust the volume or turn off the receiver AVR Power Off Button Press to tum off the AVR 3550HD Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device e g DVD CD cable TV satellite or HDTV tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote s device mode to ope
59. as follows see Figure 2 1 Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass through hole in the collar is revealed 2 Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole 3 Hand tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly Figure 2 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires e Subwoofer The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies bass which require more power To obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier Usually a line level nonamplified connection is made from the receiver s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer as shown in Figure 3 Although the purple subwoofer output looks similar to full range analog audio jacks it is filtered to allow only the low frequencies to pass Don t connect this output to any other devices Preout Subwoofer Figure 3 Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR Audio and video signals originate in source devices including your DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television box or MP3 player The AVR s tuner also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM antenna module Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal except for digital HDMI connections The types of connections used depend u
60. by 10 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message Volume Control Press to raise or lower the volume Navigation A w lt p and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system and to operate the tuner Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio station frequencies or to select station presets Last Channel When controlling a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a TV press this button to return to the previous television channel Activity With this button up to eleven Activities may be programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press Execute an Activity by pressing this button then the Alphanumeric Key or the AVR Power On Button into which it was programmed See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities Back Exit Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system Menu Button This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices To display the AVR 3550HD s main menu press the AVR Settings Button MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Disc Menu While a DVD is playing press the DVD Source Selector then this button to display the disc s menu Teletext Buttons These buttons are used with some source devices See Table A13 in the appendix for details They are also used With a Teletext capable television if your broadcast cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service Channel Page Co
61. cannot be col lapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environ ment and discard those materials at a local recycling center It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control e TABLE OF CONTENTS S AFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR Audio Connections Digital Audio Analog Audio Video Connections Digital Video Analog Video Antennas RS 232 Serial Port SPEAKER PLACEMENT INS TALLATION Step One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the Antennas Step Four Connect the Source Components Step Five Connect the Video Display Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output optional Step Ten Install a Multizone System optional Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HD INITIAL SETUP Using the On Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet EQ Technology Set Up Sources OPERATION Tu
62. coaxial digital audio output to outputs to the Analog 2 Audio Inputs and the recorder s analog audio either the Optical or Coaxial Input on the front panel Connect an analog inputs to the Analog 2 Audio Outputs device s audio outputs to the AVR s front panel Analog Audio Inputs e INSTALLATION Composite S Video If the video display does not have HDMI or component video inputs connect the composite or S video Monitor Output to the display If available S video is preferred over composite video The AVR 3550HD will convert composite video sources to S video See Figure 34 Figure 31 Connecting a Device to the Front Panel Inputs Audio Components Connect audio only devices such as CD players to either the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Inputs or the Analog Audio Inputs see Figure 31 Figure 34 Composite and S Video Monitor Outputs Consult the manual for your TV to learn how to select the correct Step Five Connect the Video Display video input IMPORTANT NOTE Do not connect any video output Step Six Plug in AC Power video display TV to any video input on the AVR Doing so will cause undesirable video interference After making all wiring connections plug each component s AC power cord into a working outlet HDMI Video If the display has an HDMI input connect it to the HDMI Monitor Output see Figure 32 No other video connections are required from the AVR to the video display Analog
63. ct this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current album or play list Each press of the OK Button switches the setting repeat Off repeat One or repeat All NOTE The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shuffle mode The AVR 3550HD cannot override this setting Table 2 summarizes the controls available with The Bridge Il Table 2 Using The Bridge II iPod Function Remote Control Key Play Play p Pause Pause 11 Menu Menu Select OK Scroll Reverse Left Arrow 4 Scroll Forward Right Arrow gt Forward Search Next Track Forward Next p gt p gt Reverse Search Previous Track Reverse Previous 4 Page Up Down Channel Page Up Down While scrolling hold the key to scroll faster Use the Page Up Down control on the remote to scroll a page at a time NOTES The Play and Pause functions are not available unless content has been selected for playback To search within a track press and hold the indicated button Press the Previous Track Button once to skip to the beginning of the current track Press the Previous Track Button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track While a selection is playing the song title artist and album name will appear in the upper line in the front panel Message Display The lower line will display the elapsed time of the track on the left the play mode icon and the time remaining on the right
64. ctric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Modele pour les Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond INTRODUC TION Please register your AVR 3550HD at www harmankardon com Note You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product advanced Harman Kardon video processing capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options For more than fifty years the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment using leading edge technology obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver please read to achieve premium performance To this end Harman Kardon Inc this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its invented the receiver a single component designed to simplify home features and their operation entertainment while maintaining the highest level of quality Over the years Harman Kardon products have become easier to use and have delivered superior value The AVR 3550HD multizone 7 1 channel digital audio video receiver carr
65. d Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI DBS 455 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 437 489 ANIEL 366 JERROLD 454 468 484 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 NEXTWAVE 423 NORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PACE DSS 487 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONIC DBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONAL CABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 465 490 RCA DSS 458 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 SONY 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 TELECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 488 G Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GAME Game Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number MICROSOFT XBOX 001 SONY PLAYSTATION 2 002 Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes
66. d to the same source See Figure 28 Figure 30 The Bridge Il Connector NOTE The original version of this accessory known as The Bridge is not compatible with the AVR 3550HD Use a stereo 1 8 inch mini plug RCA interconnect cable to connect any mw portable audio player to the front panel Audio Inputs See Figure 31 Figure 28 Connecting a CD or Audio Only Source Connecting a Game Console Camera or Other Device NOTE A turntable requires an internal or external phono preamp available at audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon Use the front panel audio video inputs to connect a device temporarily Parts Dept Connect it to any set of analog audio inputs When not in use place the supplied covers over the jacks by snapping them in place To remove gently press on the left side of each cover Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio Only Recorder so that it pivots out if the recorder has digital audio inputs and outputs connect either its Video Components Install video components e g game consoles coaxial or optical digital audio output not both to the corresponding and camcorders as follows see Figure 31 input on the AVR and connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the Connect the component s S video or composite video output use recorder s coaxial digital audio input only one to the AVR s front panel Input To make analog audio recordings connect the recorder s analog audio Connect the component s optical or
67. d to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener Place the front left right and center speakers at the same height prefer ably at about the same height as the listener s ears The center speaker should be no more than two feet above or below the left right speakers If you re using only two speakers with the AVR 3550HD place them in the front left and right positions Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system Alternate placement for Side Surround Right Speaker Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker Figure 15 Speaker Placement 5 1 Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5 1 Channel System The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the center speaker slightly behind and angled toward the listener Alternatively place them behind the listener with each surround speaker facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 15 The surro
68. de greater accuracy Record your configuration settings in Tables A3 through A11 in the appendix for easy re entry after a system reset or if the AVR s Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks NOTE When using the AVR s Speaker Setup menus select a video output resolution of 720p or higher to view graphics that simplify configuration Step One Determine Speaker Crossover Without using the EzSet EQ process the AVR 3550HD can t detect how many speakers you ve connected to it nor can it determine their capabilities Consult the speaker s technical specifications and locate the frequency response usually given as a range e g 100Hz 20kHz 3dB Write down the lowest frequency that each of your main e speakers is capable of playing 100Hz in the example as the crossover in Table A3 in the appendix This is not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker s specifications For the subwoofer write down the transducer size The receiver s bass management determines which speakers will be used to play back the low frequency bass portion of the source program Sending the lowest notes to small satellite speakers won t sound right and may even damage the speaker The highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer With proper bass management the AVR 3550HD divides the source signal at a crossover point All information above the crossover point IS played t
69. e Control Product Codes MEDIA SERVER Manufacturer Brand HARMAN KARDON Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes ALPCCBL SAT RECORDER PO Setup Code Number 002 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO 701 704 ECHOSTAR 714 715 716 EXPRESSVU 714 HUGHES 717 121 HYUNDAI 118 KEEN 109 PANASONIC HO 123 PHILIPS 7111 717 724 727 PROSCAN 119 RCA 719 72 REPLAYTV 708 710 712 725 726 SONICBLUE HU 112 SONY 707 713 720 721 722 123 124 Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes ALD TiVo Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DIRECTV 006 See also Table A16 PIONEER 801 SERIES 2 DVR 802 809 TOSHIBA 803 OTHER TiVo 804 805 2807 808 810 APPENDIX AVR 3550HD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Seven Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 15 Watts per channel 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 15 Watts 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround L amp R Side L amp R Back channels 15 Watts per channel 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 200mV 47k ohms 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Pro Logic 1 11 Dolby Digital AC 3 DTS Frequency Response 1W 008 308 High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC Transient Intermodulation Distortio
70. e Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes Auto Select Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Move Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Move 0967 Movie Logic 7 Movie Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 S Video 1 N A Componentl Composite 1 Composite Front The Bridge II Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Optical 2 N A Optical 1 Coaxial 1 Coaxial Front The Bridge Resolution to Display 4801 4801 4801 4801 4801 4801 4801 4801 Audio Auto Polling Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 N A Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front Bridge Zone 2 Audio Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 N A Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front The Bridge APPENDIX Table A3 Speaker Channel Setting Defaults Audio Input All Digital and 2 Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs Your Settings Left Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left Right Surround Back Speakers ON ON Subwoofer ON ON Left Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large Subwoofer Mode L R LFE N A Subwoofer Size 8 inch N A Front Left Level 0dB 0dB Center Level 0dB 0dB Front Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Back Right Level 0dB 0dB Surround Back Left Level 0dB 0dB Surround Left Level 0dB 0dB Sub L
71. e eo KK 501 LRL EET e 8 6 11111 amp TN REED a q harman kardon att LE E d 0 UT Tu AVi mie 3 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water The A V receiver s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth Do not use water or any liquid cleaners 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only
72. e infrared IR input and output Zone 2 IR input Carrier IR Output and A BUS IR Output EC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 3550HD If any of these items are missing please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com System and Zone 2 remote controls EzSet EQ microphone Bridge ll docking station for iPod AM loop antenna iPod FM wire antenna Six AAA batteries Two covers for front panel jacks AC power cord XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required Hardware and service sold separately XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Compatible with most docking iPod models 4G and later Video and stil image viewing requires an iPod that supports video browsing FRONT PANEL CONTROLS UOO LIOD D LLL VIVA FP uonpss nu pepeowop sq Au sip jo Adoo e tprprrnili SLA api Eng SUR T suomnurmut SUR Mojo PSS 31 gt RU OL SION Quoy exeo gt O Syndu pue je nco JOJ POYI S9polA SPA PUES yamg opny UY pappew punong OJul uo Aqpueis dul sindui 32044 auoydo DIN S9poIA Boreuy ISM SUNOS Og PsgaPpe f q p P uom p py uA sopu du ano A W espn TAX
73. e source device Adjust Lip Sync Resynchronizes the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display The Lip Sync adjuster appears by itself enabling you to view the video while listening to the audio Use the lt P Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms See Figure 56 Figure 56 Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Change the display name for your source useful if your source s device type is different from the available source names Select this line and use the A W Buttons to scroll forward or reverse through the alohanumeric characters When the desired character appears use the gt Button to move the cursor to the next position Move the cursor again to leave a blank space When you have finished press the OK e Button The name will appear on the front panel and next to its original name e g DVD throughout the on screen menu system To clear the entry without making any changes scroll to the blank character before A Audio Auto Polling Used when both analog and digital audio connec tions are made When no digital signal is present the AVR will automati cally switch to the analog audio input This can be useful for older cable television systems that broadcast channels in both analog and digital audio and for making analog recordings of copy protected digit
74. eaker wire to the remote room A long run of interconnect cable would be subject to signal degradation Depending on your amplifier distribute the audio signal to a single pair of speakers or to several pairs placed in different rooms The Zone 2 Audio Outputs offer the benefit of 7 1 channel in the main room simultaneously with multizone operation However the benefit is achieved with the expense of an additional component i e the amplifier Connect the remote room s speakers directly to the Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs See Figure 43 Figure 43 Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs Reassign the Surround Back amplifier channels to power the speakers see page 48 However your main system will be limited to 5 1 chan nels affecting playback of programs recorded in 6 1 or 7 1 channels Connect an external amplifier to the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs See Figure 44 Figure 44 Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs I INS TALLATION This method requires an additional amplifier but may increase the number of remote rooms when used with methods 1 and 2 Connect an A BUS hub or other A BUS components to the A BUS Port See Figure 45 1 Figure 45 A BUS Port Use Category 5 5e cable as described in the instructions for your A BUS components The A BUS system carries the audio signal to the remote components while receiving IR control codes A hub may distr
75. el downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents DTS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 a matrix encoded surround presentation 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 DTS 96 24 DTS ES Matrix DTS ES Discrete DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96 24 See below Mode Group Signals and 2 channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3 5 or 6 channel presentation DTS Neo 6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system select 3 5 or DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Cinema 6 channel modes enhanced for movie or video presentations DTS 96 24 Analog 2 channel PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Neo 6 Available only in 5 and 6 channel modes creates a surround presentation DTS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Music suitable for music recordings DTS 96 24 Analog 2 channel PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Logic 7 A Harman International proprietary technology Logic 7 technology enhances below Mode Group 2 channel and matrix encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels This provides more accurate placement of sound improves panning and expands the sound field even when used with 5 1 channel systems Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing and is available in 5 1 or 7 1 channel modes Three variants are available Logic 7 Especially suited to 2 channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix Analog 2 channel Movie encoding Logic 7 Mo
76. em for audio only devices such as a CD player or cassette tape deck The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set of outputs Consider using the Analog 2 connectors for an audio recorder and the Analog 4 connectors for a video recorder along with the Video 2 connectors You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and digital audio input This is useful for making recordings for multizone applications or simply as a backup Analog 2 and 4 Outputs Connect either of these analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog audio source is playing Coaxial 1 2 and Optical 1 2 3 Digital Audio Inputs If a source has a compatible digital audio output and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats such as Dolby Digital DTS and linear PCM Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source Coaxial Digital Audio Output If a source is also an audio recorder connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder s input for improved recording quality Only PCM digital audio signals coaxial and optical are available for recording REAR PANEL CONNEC TIONS The Bridge Il Input Connect included Harman Kardon Bridge ll docking station to this input for use with most docking IPod models 4G and later not included Turn the receiver o
77. en you have finished making any video adjustments press the Back Exit Button Multizone Operation With the multizone system in use you may enjoy an exciting 5 1 channel home theater presentation in the main listening area while others listen to the same materials or an entirely different presentation in another room Although installation of a multizone system is not complicated it requires running wires inside walls Check your local building codes and comply with the requirements for in wall wiring systems to prevent the possibility of a dangerous situation If you have any questions about installing a multizone system it is strongly recommended that you contact a profes sional custom installer Installing a Multizone System A basic multizone system consists of only one remote room in the remote zone using only one pair of loudspeakers placed in the remote room for stereo playback It is not recommended that you place the left and right multizone speakers in different rooms To use the AVR 3550HD with more than one remote room purchase a multichannel external amplifier or use an A BUS hub However the AVR 3550HD only outputs one remote zone All remote rooms will hear the same source even when a multichannel amplifier is used There are three ways of connecting the remote speakers to the AVR 3550HD a Connect the speakers to the left and right Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs It is not recommended for long speaker
78. evel 0dB 0dB X Note The 6 8 Channel Inputs are direct inputs whose signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing Thus the speakers are always full range and cannot be adjusted The settings are global for the remaining audio inputs Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Speaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Your Delay Settings Front Left 10 feet Center 10 feet Front Right 10 feet Surround Right 10 feet Surround Left 10 feet Surround Back Right 10 feet Surround Back Left 10 feet Subwoofer 10 feet AIV Sync Delay mS APPENDIX Table A5 Source Settings Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes Video Input N A Audio Input N A Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name N A Audio Auto Polling N A Zone 2 Audio N A Table A6 Audio Effects Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Tone Control Off Treble dB Bass dB LFE Trim dB Night Mode Off Table A7 Video Modes Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Video Mode Processor Off Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Sharpness 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Noise Reduction Off MPEG Noise Reduction Off Cross Color Suppressor Off Film Mode Detec
79. ff Standby mode when connecting The Bridge 6 8 Channel Inputs Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a non HDMI player DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD or any other external decoder to these jacks Zone 2 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system Component Video 1 2 and 3 Inputs If a video source has analog component video Y Pb Pr capability and if you are not using an connection connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs Do not make any other video connections to that source Component Video Monitor Outputs If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component video capable but does not have HDMI connect these jacks to the video display NOTES Due to copy protection restrictions there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy protected sources Composite and S video signals are upscaled to as high as 10801 and available at these outputs If your video display s best connection is component video it is the only video connection required from the AVR to the display RS 232 Serial Port This specialized connector may be used with your personal computer in case we offer a software upgrade for the receiver in the future RS 232 Mode Leave this switch popped out in the Operate p
80. g com mands after Power On and the component may not be ready to respond to commands immediately after powering on To program or record an activity follow these steps 1 To enter Program mode simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button to which the activity will be assigned 2 Press the Source Selector or AVR Settings Button for each device before you enter individual commands This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each activity 3 For Power On press the AVR or Device Power On Button 4 Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button for Power Off 5 Press the Activity Button to end the programming process and the last Source Selector or the AVR Settings Button will flash three times It isn t possible to edit a command within an activity To erase the activity 1 Press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button until the Source Selector or AVR Settings Button lights 2 Press the Activity Button to erase the activity To execute an activity press the Activity Button then press the Alphanumeric Key or the AVR Power On Button for the Activity Learning If you have programmed a product s codes into the remote and find that some functions are missing the AVR 3550HD remote may learn individual codes from the product s original remote See page 28 Resetting the Remote To reset the remote to its factor
81. geste LFE Trim Attenuates the loudness of the subwoofer The setting defaults to the maximum of OdB Press the lt Buttons to reduce the level by up to 10dB the setting will appear as a negative number Night Mode Used with encoded Dolby Digital programs to compress the signal so that louder passages do not disturb others while dialogue remains intelligible Off For normal listening Half Applies moderate compression Full Applies the most compression When you have finished press the Audio Effects Button or the Back Exit Button Video Adjustments The AVR 3550HD uses leading edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology Incoming video is upscaled to 1080p 10801 with component video outputs for outstanding video quality even with analog video sources The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10 bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moir patterns seen with less advanced processing The Torino video processing chip generates on screen graphics in high definition and blends it with the incoming video so that you can continue to watch a program while using system menus The video processor automatically provides the best picture based on the capabilities of your video display and the incoming source video You may experiment with the Video Modes menu adjustments to try to improve the picture further Video Modes Adjust the picture settings on your video display before adj
82. hat caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC power cord wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmfu
83. hrough the satellite speaker and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer Each loudspeaker in your system performs at its best delivering an enjoyable sound experience Step Two Measure Speaker Distances Ideally all of your speakers would be placed in a circle with the listening position at the center However you may have had to place some speakers a little further away from the listening position than others Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur due to different arrival times Use AVR s delay adjustment to compensate for real world speaker placements Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and write it down in Table A4 in the appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position enter your speaker distances as described in Step Three Step Three Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to program the receiver Sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible With the receiver and video display turned on press the AVR Settings Button to display the menu system Use the W Button to move the cursor to the Speaker Setup line and press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu See Figure 51 If you have run the EzSet EQ process the results were saved Adjust the EzSet EQ On Off setting in the Audio Effects menu to activate or deactivate the results see
84. ical since low frequency sounds are omnidirectional Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies and may create a boomy sound Temporarily place the subwoofer where the listener normally sits then wak around the room until the low frequencies sound best Place the subwoofer in that spot NOTE Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand loudspeaker is used for all positions INSTALLATION Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver turn off all devices including the AVR 3550HD and unplug their power cords Don t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections The receiver generates heat Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver Some shelf surface finishes are delicate Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish Step One Connect the Speakers Place your speakers as described in the Speaker Placement section Connect all of the loudspeakers to their corresponding speaker terminals on the AVR 3550HD See Figure 17 Maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver Use the Connection Color Guide on page
85. icular device switch the remote s device mode Press the AVR Settings Button to access the codes that control the receiver or the Source Selector Buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote Follow these steps to program the correct codes for each source device into the remote INSTALLATION 1 Look up the codes for the product type e g DVD cable TV box and the brand name of your source in Tables A14 A24 of the Appendix NOTE The AUX Source Selector is used for the CD HDTV PVD recorder TiVo and VCR device types Similarly the CBL SAT Source Selector is used for either a cable or satellite TV set top box The first digit of the product code indicates the device type 2 Turn on your source device 3 Place the remote in program mode Press and hold the Source Selector see Figure 38 as it turns red goes dark and turns red again Then release it harman kardon Smug Mas Figure 38 Source Selectors Optional To reassign a Source Selector s device type 0 if there are two DVD players in the system press the Source Selector for the new device type now For example to reassign the Cable Sat Source Selector to operate a DVD player first press and hold the Cable Sat Button then press the DVD Button 4 Enter a code from Step 1 above a If the device turns off press the Source Selector again to save the code It will flash and the remote will exit Program
86. ies this tradition forward with some of the most If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer or visit the Web site at www harmankardon com Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7 1 Channel Audio Video Receiver Audio Section Surround Modes 75 Watts x 7 seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD 20Hz 20kHz 0 0776 THD 525 watts total High current capability ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback Dolby Pro Logic Il and lix Movie Music and Game up to 96kHz Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 Reference or Wide two channel Dolby Headphone Version 2 up to 96kHz DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio All discrete amplifier circuitry Quadruple crossover bass management 24 Bit twin core Cirrus Logic CS 49700 DSP processor DTS 5 1 DTS Stereo DTS ES 6 1 Discrete and Matrix 192kHz 24 bit D A conversion DTS 96 24 DTS Stereo DTS Neo 6 Cinema 5 or 6 channel Music 5 or 6 channel Sampling upconversion to 96kHz Logic 7 Movie Music and Game 5 1 and 7 1 up to 96kHz 5 or 7 Channel Stereo up to 96kHz Surround Off DSP or Analog Bypass INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs AM FM XM tuner Analog Audio 1 through 5 assignable Front panel Analog Audio assignable 6
87. igure 68 system select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE h 2 MW ON i Bn k E AY 7 w 2 pm B G adl The Speaker Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver See Figure 64 display the speaker size settings For each speaker configured numerically a single box will appear in its position For each speaker configured as LARGE a double box will appear If a speaker is config ured as OFF no box will appear The subwoofer is indicated by a single box or no box if no subwoofer has been configured The letters inside the boxes appear when a digital signal is being received that has that channel discretely encoded The letters flash when the signal is not present such as when a DVD is paused A line connects the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6 1 channel signal is detected indicating that the same signal is playing through both speakers Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions can muddy the sound as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position do not skip this menu On the Manual Speaker Setup menu move the cursor to the Distance line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu See Figure 69 Miimi S
88. ing the AVR Settings Button and navigating to the System line Press the OK Button to display the System Settings menu See Figure 77 System Frai Paral uis i Figure 77 Systems Settings Screen Front Panel Dimmer Select On 100 for full brightness dim to 50 or 25 of full brightness or select Off to fully darken the display The light inside the Volume Control will go out when the display is partly or fully dimmed but the Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the AVR is powered on When the display is partly or fully dimmed it will return to full brightness for five seconds whenever a command is entered and then it will dim again General AVR Settings Volume Units Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100 When the decibel scale is used OdB is the maximum volume with lower volumes displayed as negative values Volume Default and Volume Default Level These two settings are used together to program the volume level at turn on Turn Volume Default on and then set the Volume Default Level to the desired turn on volume Unit of Measure Adjusts the speaker distance settings for Manual Speaker Setup Select between meters and feet iPod Charging When The Bridge Il is connected and an iPod is docked the device s battery charges as long as the AVR is powered on When this setting is turned on the device will continue to charge whe
89. input selection on the display device TV Press the front panel Resolution Button repeatedly until the correct video output resolution is selected and a picture appears The CANCEL message will appear Press the W Button to view the ACCEPT option then press the OK Button Additional Tips for HDMI Connections Turn off all devices including the TV AVR and any source components Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the TV and AVR and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last Turn on the devices in this order TV AVR source devices Using the Tuner To select the AVR 3550HD s built in tuner 1 Press the Source List Button on the front panel Press it again repeatedly until the desired tuner band is selected or use A W Buttons to scroll through the source list 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote Press it again to switch bands AM FM or XM A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 61 will appear The XM band uses a slightly different screen Figure 61 FM Radio Use A W Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station or channel for XM Radio as displayed on the front panel and on screen The AVR defaults to automatic tuning meaning each press of the A Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with
90. ires Tone Control setting to be off Tuner Copyright c 2003 by Bitstream Inc All Rights Reserved Bitstream Vera is a trademark of Bitstream Inc Permission is hereby granted free of charge to any person obtaining a copy of the fonts accompanying this license Fonts and associated documentation files the Font Software to reproduce and distribute the Font Software including without limitation the rights to use copy merge publish distribute and or sell copies of the Font Software and to permit persons to whom the Font Software is furnished to do so subject to the following conditions The above copyright and trademark notices and this permission notice shall be included in all copies of one or more of the Font Software typefaces The Font Software may be modified altered or added to and in particular the designs of glyphs or characters in the Fonts may be modified and additional glyphs or characters may be added to the Fonts only if the fonts are renamed to names not containing either the words Bitstream or the word Vera This License becomes null and void to the extent applicable to Fonts or Font Software that has been modified and is distributed under the Bitstream Vera names The Font Software may be sold as part of a larger software package but no copy of one or more of the Font Software typefaces may be sold by itself THE FONT SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BU
91. ities of the player and your video display you may need to use a composite or S video connection instead Connect the player s digital audio output to a digital audio input on the AVR Connect the player s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR s 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs Assign the correct audio and video inputs to the Audio and Video Input from source Settings When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials outputting Standard definition digital audio do nothing as long as the correct digital audio input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting To listen to high resolution multichannel discs change the Audio Input from Source setting to 6 8 Channel Change it back to the digital audio input to listen to standard resolution digital materials NOTE The 6 8 Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control without digitizing or processing them Configure the bass management settings i e speaker size delay and output level on your source device to match the settings programmed using the EzSet EQ procedure which may be viewed using the Speaker Setup menu see Advanced Functions section Consult the owner s guide for your multi channel player for more information INITIAL SETUP Resolution to Display This setting reflects the video output resolution which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display If the display is connected to AVR s HDM
92. iver to match the loudspeakers optimizing sound reproduction Until recently most receivers required manual calibration and configura tion a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL sound pressure level meter Although you may configure the AVR 3550HD manually as described in the Advanced Functions section it is recommended that you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet EQ system Eliminate extraneous background noise such as noisy air conditioning Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet EQ setup IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE During the EzSet EQ procedure a series of very loud test tones will be played through all of the speakers Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises you may wish to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet EQ process Step One Place the included EzSet EQ microphone in the listening position or in the center of the room at about the same height as the listeners ears The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom for mounting on a camera tripod Step Two Plug the EzSet EQ microphone into the Headphone J ack EzSet EQ Microphone Input ack on the front of the receiver See Figure 50 Figure 50 Plug EzSet EQ microphone into receiver Step Three Turn on the AVR 3550HD and the video display Press the AVR Settings Button to display the Main Menu Use
93. ke sure that type is available on your TV Component video S video Composite video NOTE If the video display is equipped with a DVI digital video input it must be HDCP compliant High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection to display copy protected materials Use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included and make a separate audio connection from the source Connect a DVD SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD Player HDMI Video Connect the player as shown in Figure 20 Connect the players HDMI output to the HDMI 1 2 or 3 Input Figure 20 Connecting an HDMI Equipped Disc Player If the DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD player is not capable of outputting multichannel audio through its HDMI output connect it as shown in Figure 21 Connect the player s 6 8 channel analog audio outputs to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs Figure 21 Connecting a Multichannel Audio Player INSTALLATION Component Video If both the player and the TV have component video connectors connect the player as shown in Figure 22 Connect the player s component video output to the Component Video 1 2 or 3 Input Connect one of the player s digital audio outputs to one of the Coaxial or Optical Inputs AVR 3550HD 0020000 Tela 5 a I Pa ra NN zm Figure 22 Connecting a Component Video Equipped Disc Player If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs add the 6 8 Channel Anal
94. king Station The Bridge Il is an included dock that is compatible with most docking IPod models 4G and later not included When The Bridge Il is con nected to its proprietary input on the AVR 3550HD and the iPod is docked you may play the audio video and still image materials on your IPod through your high quality audio video system operate the iPod using the AVR remote or the AVR s front panel controls view navigation messages on the AVR s front panel or a connected video display and charge the iPod NO When the source The Bridge is selected and an iPod is docked the message The Bridge is CONNECTED appears the front panel If the AVR doesn t detect the iPod turn off the AVR remove the iPod from The Bridge Il and reset the iPod When the iPod returns to its main menu redock it and tum on the AVR When The Bridge Il is connected the screen shown in Figure 62 will appear Figure 62 The Bridge Press the Menu Button to view the slide out menu Back Returns to the previous screen This option appears while navigating the contents of the iPod Music Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod Photos Select this line to view still images stored on photo capable IPod The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode and control will shift to the iPod Use the screen and controls on the iPod The AVR remote may also be used To view photos on a video monitor connected to the AVR select the phot
95. l interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during ship ment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton Other card board inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that
96. ls the system a disc player a source component for television broadcasts cable box satellite dish receiver HDTV tuner or antenna connected to the TV a video display television and loudspeakers Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement of loud speakers around the room to produce surround sound Surround sound immerses you in the presentation for increased realism The AVR 3550HD may have up to seven speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver A system with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system Front Left and Right The main speakers are used as in a 2 channel system In many surround modes these speakers are used for ambient sound while the main action especially dialogue Is moved to the center speaker Center The center speaker is used for dialogue in movies and television programs allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors faces for a more natural sound Surround Left and Right The surround speakers improve direc tionality of ambient sounds In addition more loudspeakers play dynamic soundtracks without risk of overloading any one speaker Surround Back Left and Right Additional surround speakers may be placed behind the listening position improving the precision of ambient sounds and allowing for more realistic pans The surround back speakers are
97. manually as described in the Advanced Functions section The 6 1 channel configuration is not recommended The test will begin and the screen shown in Figure 54 will appear Maintain silence during the EzSet EQ configuration Speaker Setup Figure 54 EzSet EQ in Progress As EzSet EQ tests each speaker its position will appear on screen If the test tone is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on screen turn off the AVR and check the speaker wire connections then begin again When the test is completed select the Continue option The results will be displayed along with these options The Retest option repeats the EzSet EQ process Increase the master volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu See the Advanced Functions section for instructions on how to manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the EzSet EQ process Set Up Sources The Info Settings menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source The following settings are not optional and must be adjusted now to enable playoack of each source Video Input from source Audio Input from Source and Resolution to Display The other settings may be adjusted later To display the Source Info menu press the Info Settings Button front panel or remote Or from the Main Menu select the Setup Source line
98. mmended for best legibility and to provide graphics that simplify some configuration options Depending on the resolution selected the menus shown by your system may vary in appearance The menu system consists of five main menus Source Selection Setup Source Speaker Setup Zone 2 and System Use A V 4 P Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu system and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting The current menu setting line or setting will appear in the Message Display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system press the Back Exit Button Be certain all settings are correct as any changes you have made will be retained Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section to configure a basic home theater system You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments such as those described in the Advanced Functions section INITIAL SETUP Before beginning initial setup all loudspeakers a video display and all source devices should be connected You should be able to turn on the receiver and view the main menu when you press the AVR Settings Button If necessary reread the Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing Configure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet EQ Technology One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system Is to calibrate the rece
99. mode b If the device does not turn off enter another code If you run out of codes search through all of the codes in the remote s library for that product type by pressing the A or W Button repeatedly until the device turns off When the device turns off save the code by pressing the Source Selector It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode Check that other functions control the device correctly Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several models while other codes vary Repeat this process until you ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most functions Find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode Press the OK Button and the Source Selector will flash in the code sequence One flash represents 1 two flashes for 25 and so forth A series of many fast flashes represents 0 Record the codes programmed for each device in Table A9 in the appendix INSTALLATION Learning You may learn individual key codes if you have the device s original remote control by following this procedure a Place the two remotes with their IR transmitters facing each other about one inch apart See Figure 39 Figure 39 AVR 3550HD and Original Remote Head to Head b Press the destination Source Selector then press and hold the Learn Button until the Source Selector lights up See Figure 40 Fig
100. n TIM Slew Rate FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity 40 dB 55 dB 55 dB 10Hz 130kHz 35 Amps Unmeasurable 40V ysec 87 5 108 0MHz IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 68dB Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 40dB 1kHz 400kHz 70dB 80dB 90dB 520 1720 kHz 45dB Loop 500 uV 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz 30dB Please register your AVR 3550HD at www harmankardon com You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Video Section Television Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video Video Frequency Response NTSC 1Vp p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 8MHz 3dB Component Video 10Hz 100MHz 308 HDMI Version 1 3a with 10 bit Deep Color General Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 118W idle 890W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17 5 16 inches 440mm 21 7 8 inches 555mm Height 6 1 2 inches 165mm 10 1 2 inches 266mm Depth 15 inches 382mm 18 5 16 inches 465mm Product Shipping Weight 31 5 Ib 14 3kg 36 7 Ib 16 7kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height mea
101. n the AVR is in Standby mode Language Select the preferred language for the AVR s on screen menus and displays English French Spanish or German HDMI Audio to TV Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display In normal operation leave this setting Off as audio will be played through the AVR To use the TV by itself without the home theater system turn this setting On Mute the TV s speakers when using the AVR for audio Menu Appearance OSD Transparency Select whether video programs will be visible when the menu system is in use Select Normal for a fully transparent ADVANCED FUNCTIONS background Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block video programs while the menus are on screen Volume Status Messages When the AVR is turned on the volume Is adjusted or the source is changed or if a change in the input signal Is detected a status message will be displayed on screen Select how long the message remains visible from 2 to 10 seconds with a default of 3 seconds Menus The settings in the Surround Modes Video Modes and Audio Effects menus only remain in effect during the current listening session This setting governs how long these menus remain visible after the last adjustment varying from 2 to 10 seconds with a default of 3 seconds Setup and Slide In Menus This setting determines how long the setup menus Main Menu Speaker Setup Menu Zone 2 Menu all
102. nect the Surround Back Speaker either upgrade to full range speakers or add a subwoofer at the Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room The main room earliest opportunity will be configured automatically for up to 5 1 channels See the i f you set the front speakers to LARGE select between two possible Multizone Operation section for more information y D p settings for the subwoofer The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup dis R LFE This setti ll low f information t process and the availability of various surround modes at any time 5 setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer including both information that would normally When you have finished select the Back option or use the Back Exit be played through the front left and right speakers and the special Button to insure the settings are saved correctly low frequency effects LFE channel information Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu m LFE This setting plays low frequency information contained in the left and right program channels through the front speakers and After you have programmed the number of speakers the AVR will return directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer to the Manual Speaker Setup menu see Figure 50 Navigate to the Crossover Size line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust NOTE If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker Crossover Frequencies menu see F
103. nel Direct Inputs The 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs DVD Audio Blu ray Disc SACD and HD DVD on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output INS TALLATION HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player Connect the player s HDMI output to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs No other connections are necessary Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input from source settings HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player That Does Not Output Multichannel Audio via an HDMI Connection Connect the player s HDMI output and its multichannel analog audio outputs to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR s 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input from source settings When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials outputting standard definition digital audio do nothing as long as the HDMI Input Is assigned to the Audio Input from source setting To listen to high resolution multichannel discs change the Audio Input from Source Setting to 6 8 Channel Change it back to the HDMI Input to listen to standard resolution digital materials Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input Connect the player s component video outputs to one set of Component Video Inputs on the AVR Depending on the capabil
104. ntrol When the tuner has been selected this control selects a preset radio station While operating a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a television press these buttons to change channels Record Button Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is in use AVR Settings Button Press to display the AVR s Main Menu or to switch the remote to AVR device mode Info Settings Button Press to display the AVR s Info Menu which contains the settings for the current source Source Settings Button Press a Source Selector and then this button to display a source device s settings menu Zone Selector Use this switch to select whether AVR commands Will affect the main listening area Zone 1 or the remote zone of a multizone system Zone 2 For normal operation leave the switch in the Zone 1 position Track Skip These buttons are used with source components to change tracks or chapters Transport Controls These buttons are used to control source components Light Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote Press it again to turn the backlight off or wait ten seconds after the last button press for the light to turn off on its own Learn The AVR 3550HD remote is capable of learning individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device See Step Eight of the Installation section ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Not Used AVR Settings Back Exit Volume C
105. o and press the Play Button on the iPod itself or press the OK Button on the remote three times Videos Select this line to view videos stored on an iPod that supports video browsing NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK As of this writing video browsing is only supported on the IPod 5G iPod classic 80GB 120GB and 160GB iPod nano 3G and 4G and iPod touch when loaded with software version 2 or higher For other iPod models it is not possible to view photos except iPod 4G or videos on an external monitor while using The Bridge Il However you may purchase a com patible A V cable from Apple Inc that has a dock connector on one end and conventional audio and video plugs on the other end The audio video plugs may be connected to any available analog inputs on the AVR Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on your IPod check the Video Settings menu on the iPod and make sure that the TV Out setting is set to On The TV Signal setting should be NTSC to match the capabilities of your video display If your selection was playing and paused the iPod requires you to reselect the video for the new TV Out setting to take effect To exit iPod Manual Mode with the AVR remote in The Bridge mode press and hold the Menu Button Random Select this setting for random playback also known as Shuffle Mode Each press of the OK Button switches the setting shuffle by Song shuffle by Album or Off to end random playback Repeat Sele
106. og Audio Input connection as shown in Figure 21 Composite S Video If the best video connection common to both the player and the TV is either S video or composite video follow these steps see Figure 23 Connect the player s S video or composite video output one only to the Video 1 2 or 3 Input or the front panel Video 4 Composite or S video Input see Figure 31 Connect the player s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical Inputs If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs connect it as shown in Figure 23 Connect the player s 6 8 channel analog audio outputs to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs AVR 3550HD qu i ooooqa 00 0 oo O OQ 6 O i Figure 23 Connecting a Composite or S Video Equipped Disc Player INSTALLATION NOTES Refer to Table A2 in the appendix for the default audio and video input assignments for each source You may assign any audio and any video input to any source as long as the assignments match the physical connections To make recordings from a DVD use an S video or composite video input and an Analog Audio input in addition to any other connections The AVR cannot make recordings from HDMI or component video sources and digital audio sources may only be recorded in two channels Connect an Audio Video Recorder PVD DVR or TiVo HDMI Video Connect the recorder as shown in Figure 24 Connect the recorder s HDMI output to
107. ol setting off and select 2 channel Stereo mode Analog Surround Modes The AVR 3550HD is able to process 2 channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic modes the Dolby Virtual Speaker modes the DTS Neo 6 modes the Logic 7 modes and the Stereo modes CJ Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer greater capacity which allows the encoding of center and surround channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each channel is reproduced discretely Even when only two channels are encoded the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail High resolution recordings sound extraordinarily distortion free especially at high frequencies Surround Modes Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as personal taste Table A12 offers a brief descrip tion of each mode and indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies Web sites www dolby com and www dtsonline com When in doubt check the jacket of your disc for more information on which surround modes are available Usually nonessential sections of the disc such
108. ollowed by component video S video and then composite video NOTES Copy protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs Standard and high definition analog video signals are upscaled to 10801 resolution for the Component Video Monitor Outputs For improved video performance consider upgrading to an HDMI capable video display with 1080p resolution Antennas The AVR 3550HD uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas The FM antenna uses a 75 ohm F connector See Figure 13 C 97 Figure 13 FM Antenna e The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver The AM antenna leads have no polarity and you may connect them to either terminal See Figure 14 Figure 14 AM Antenna To enjoy XM satellite radio purchase an XM Ready antenna module and a subscription to the XM service We recommend the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Bundle available at www xmradio com The older Connect and Play module is also compatible with the AVR 3550HD but it may no longer be available Although you may use a module with standard audio connections labeled for car and home use you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 3550HD s ease of control RS 232 Serial Port The RS 232 serial port on the AVR 3550HD is used only for software upgrades If an upgrade for the receiver s operating system is released in the future it may be downloade
109. onal IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to enable remote control through the AVR Zone 2 Infrared IR Input Connect a remote IR receiver located in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output from the remote zone Remote IR Carrier Output This output is similar in function to the Remote IR Output with the difference that this jack outputs the full infrared signal as received by the AVR s IR sensor or the Remote IR Input while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a stripped signal that has no carrier frequency A BUS IR Output This is an additional IR output that may only be controlled through the A BUS system Use it as a dedicated connection to sources used only with the A BUS system A BUS Port Use a Category 5 5e cable to connect this port to optional A BUS equipment for multizone operation When the A BUS system is used it is possible to have a full 7 1 channel system in the main listening room at the same time the multizone system is in use Composite and S Video 1 2 and 3 Video Inputs Use these jacks to connect your video capable source components VCR DVD player cable TV box to the receiver Use only one type of video connection for each source Composite and S Video 2 Outputs Connect one of these analog video outputs to the compo
110. ontrols Zone Selector POWER OFF Cabte Sal DVD The Bridge Rado Game Meda Semer AX Info Hesp Back Ext harman kardon Zone 11 4 IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Sleep Settings Info Settings Menu AV lt gt Navigation OK Transport Controls Zone Indicator NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone system with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an A BUS device It may be used to control the power volume and mute functions or to select a source input for the remote zone and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to one of the AVR s Remote IR Outputs or the A BUS IR Output The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 3550HD and Harman Kardon DVD CD or tape players The power volume and mute controls will only affect the main listening area The Zone 2 remote requires two AAA batteries included that are installed in the battery compartment on the back of the remote Make sure to observe proper polarity by matching the and symbols on the batteries to the symbols printed inside the compartment IR Transmitter This lens emits infrared codes when buttons on the remo
111. or Coaxial Inputs and con nect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder s coaxial input The AVR will convert an optical digital audio input signal to the proper format for recording via the Coaxial Digital Audio Output See Figure 26 Connect a Cable TV Satellite HDTV or Other Set Top Box NOTE If you use a direct cable connection to your TV or an antenna connection with the TV s internal tuner connect either the TV s digital audio output if available or its analog audio outputs to the AVR See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver s video monitor outputs to the television HDMI Video If the set top box and the TV both have an HDMI connector connect the set top box as shown in Figure 24 Connect the set top s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 2 or 3 Input Component Video If the set top box and the TV both have compo nent video connectors connect the set top box as shown in Figure 25 Connect the set top s component video output to the Component Video 1 2 or 3 Input Connect the set top s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical Inputs INSTALLATION Composite S Video If the best video connection common to both video connection is required The AVR will display any signal present the set top box and the TV is either S video or composite video follow at the video input assigned to the same source See Figure 29 these steps see Figure 27 Connect the set top s S video or comp
112. osite video output one only to the corresponding Video 1 2 or 3 Input Connect the set top s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical Inputs For fully analog set top boxes connect the box s analog audio outputs to the Analog 1 2 3 4 or 5 Audio Inputs Figure 29 Connecting an Audio Recorder Connect an iPod Using Bridge ll Docking Station The AVR 3550HD includes The Bridge Il a docking station compatible with most docking iPod models 4G and later not included Use the i e r s ee AVR remote to enjoy navigation and control of audio and video content 2 E m stored on the iPod following the on screen menus oooooooo OJO o oGGo Plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge Il into the connector as E E shown in Figure 30 Use a dock adapter to avoid damaging The Bridge Il Figure 27 Connecting a Composite or S Video Equipped Set Top Box or the iPod during use Refer to the Adapter Identification Chart packed with The Bridge Il to select of the included adapters or use an adapter supplied by Apple Inc E77 ut Connect a CD Player or Any Audio Only Device If the player has a digital audio output connect it to any available digital audio input on the AVR If not connect the player s analog audio outputs to the Analog 1 or 2 Audio Inputs No video connection is required The AVR will display any signal present at the video input assigne
113. osition unless the AVR 3550HD is being upgraded RS 232 Reset This switch is only used during a software upgrade Switched AC Accessory Outlet You may plug the AC power cord of one source device into this outlet and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power AC Power Input After you have made all other connections plug the AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Last Back Exit Light Teletext Volume Mute Record Info Settings AVR Settings Zone Selector Learn SE ee Em ED apas EC NOS z E f rn Ain K IN L I Zl E LY k we B IVE Am p A 8 i 5 m E B B B w Num k 90 AVR Power Device Power Device Power On Device Power Off harman kardon mm E Video Modes Surround Modes Activity Menu AY lt P Navigation ung OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls Source Settings Sleep Settings NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3550HD remote is capable
114. ound sound and to distribute information to the speakers A variety of algo rithms have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world resulting in a rich variety of options Several companies have taken surround sound in different directions Dolby Laboratories Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il and Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Headphone DTS DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS Neo 6 DTS 96 24 Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company Logic 7 Stereo Modes Generic modes that expand upon conventional 2 channel stereo including 5 and 7 Channel Stereo Table A12 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the mode groups and the mode options available within each group Digital modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS are only available with specially encoded programs such as HDTV Blu ray discs and digital cable or satellite television Other modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers Surround Mode selection depends upon the num ber of speakers in your system the materials you are watching or listen ing to and your personal tastes CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver the speakers the video display
115. p section on page 42 for more information The Digital formats are Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX 6 1 Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 Dolby TrueHD 7 1 DTS HD High Resolution Audio 7 1 DTS HD Master Audio 7 1 DTS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix and Discrete DTS 96 24 5 1 2 channel PCM modes in 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM When a digital signal is received the AVR 3550HD detects the encoding method and the number of channels which is displayed briefly as three numbers separated by slashes e g 3 2 1 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal 1 represents a monophonic recording usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or more rarely a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect 2 indicates the presence of the left and right channels but no center channel 3 indicates that all three front channels left right and center are present The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present 0 indicates that no surround information is present 1 indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present 2 indicates discrete left and right surround channels 3 is used with DTS ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and right channels 4 15 used
116. page 45 To tweak the EzSet EQ results or to configure the AVR from scratch select Manual Setup The screen shown in Figure 66 will appear er BL IE ri Figure 66 Manual Speaker Setup Menu NOTE All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and Back options as shown at the bottom of Figure 66 To return to a previous menu without making any changes select Exit To save the current settings select the Back option Spakar Setup Lm i D AI i Pract Latt A Fight Large To reconfigure the speakers from scratch select the Reset option For best results adjust the submenus in this order although it may differ from the Manual Speaker Setup menu Number of Speakers Crossover Size Sub Mode Distance and Level Adjust Figure 68 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Number of Speakers The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the Number of Speakers menu OK Button See Figure 67 Refer to Table A3 for each speaker s crossover For the main speakers this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well Mirai nr Setup TIL For each main speaker select one of the seven crossover frequencies 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz or 200Hz If the crossover frequency is below 40Hz select the first option Large This setting doesn t refer to the speaker s physical si
117. pakar Setup Ent Ypa sh ar a Frasi Latt Figure 69 Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position as measured in Step Two Measure Speaker Distances and recorded in Table A4 in the appendix The default unit of measurement is feet To change the unit to meters return to the main AVR menu Select the System Settings menu then scroll down to the General AVR Settings section and select the Unit of Measure line Press the OK Button to change the setting Select a speaker then use the lt Buttons to change the meas urement The values vary between 0 and 30 feet with a default of 10 feet for all speakers NOTE If the surround back channels are assigned to the multi zone system you will not be able to adjust their delay settings Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2 channel receiver the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels C AE SS PAD Am Di y T T i 4 ae With up to seven main channels plus a subwoofer imaging becomes both more critical and more complex The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness EzSet EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you simply and automatically However the AVR s Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows you to calibrate the levels manually eithe
118. pon the capabilities of the source device and video display Audio Connections There are two types of audio connections digital and analog Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS or for non compressed PCM digital audio There are three types of digital audio connections HDMI coaxial and optical Never use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source NOTE HDMI signals may carry both audio and video If your video display device has an HDMI input make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR Usually a separate digital audio connection is not required Turn the volume on your television all the way down Digital Audio The AVR 3550HD is equipped with three HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and one output HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable delivering the highest quality picture and sound The AVR 3550HD uses HDMI V 1 3a with Deep Color technology and Is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data minimizing the number of cable connections in your system The AVR 3550HD implements Deep Color which increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed and the latest lossless multich
119. r using the system s test tone or while playing source material 1 Make sure all speakers have been placed and connected correctly 2 Adjust the number of speakers crossover distance and sub mode for each speaker in your system as described in Step Three 3 Measure the channel levels in one of these ways and adjust the channel levels using the Adjust Speaker Levels menu a Preferably use a handheld SPL meter set to the C Weighting Slow scale Adjust each channel so that the meter reads 7508 b By ear Adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud C If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material such as a test disc or an audio selection play it and adjust the AVR s master volume control until the meter measures 75dB Press the AVR Settings Button to display the menu system and then navigate to the Speaker Setup line Press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu Select Manual Speaker Setup press the OK Button and then navigate to the Level Adjust line Press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu See Figure 70 Mina Spakar Satu ai Lii ee shar paris Test Tama OH Figure 70 Adjust Speaker Levels Menu All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings Reset Levels To reset all levels to their factory defaults of 0dB scroll down to this line and press the OK Button To set your levels using the AVR 3550HD s internal test tone adju
120. rate the source The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or XM Each successive press changes the band Audio Effects Press to directly access the Audio Effects submenu which allows adjustment of the AVR s tone and other controls Each additional press scrolls to the next line in the menu See the Initial Setup section for more information Video Modes Press for direct access to the Video Modes submenu which contains picture settings to be used after you have adjusted the picture settings on the video display or TV Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu See the Advanced Functions section for more information Surround Modes Press to directly access the Surround Modes submenu Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game The menu lines indicate types of audio input signals Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and select one of the available surround mode options using the A W Buttons Press the OK Button then press the Back Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Sleep Settings Button Press to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes Each press increases the timer
121. ray scale in the middle line should retain the same distinction between each bar as before the contrast adjustment If not repeat both Step 3 of the Brightness Adjustment and the Contrast Adjustment Color Adjustment When the brightness and contrast are set optimally adjust the color control Set the level so that the colors look strong but still natural not overdone If the color level is too high depending on the TV some of the bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not increase when the control is turned up Test the color intensity with a video of pictures of faces flowers fruit and vegetables RO Refer to the large white bar below the gray scale to tweak the warmth of the picture using the Tint control on your TV Sharpness Adjustment Contrary to intuition the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting Reduce the sharpness setting on your television and the setting on the AVR 3550HD if neces sary to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test screen Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front or rear projection video displays If you are unable to improve the picture using the available con trols contact the video display manufacturer s authorized service repre sentative for assistance Wh
122. rning On the AVR 3550HD Volume Control Mute Function Sleep Timer Audio Effects Video Modes Headphones Source Selection Using the Tuner XM Radio Operation Recording Using Bridge ll Docking Station Selecting a Surround Mode 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 40 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 40 Analog Audio Signals 40 Digital Audio Signals 40 Surround Modes 41 Dolby Surround Settings 42 Night Mode 42 Manual Setup 42 Step One Determine Speaker Crossover 42 Step Two Measure Speaker Distances 42 Step Three Manual Setup Menu 43 Number of Speakers 43 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu 43 Sub Mode 44 Adjust Speaker Distance Menu 44 Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually 45 Audio Effects 45 Video Adjustments 45 Video Modes 46 How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings 47 Multizone Operation 4 Installing a Multizone System 48 Operating the Multizone System 48 System Settings 49 Advanced Remote Control Functions 40 Punch Through Programming 49 Activities Macros 49 Learning 49 Resetting the Remote 50 Processor Reset 50 Memory 51 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 52 APPENDIX 59 68 Trademark Acknowledgments 68 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION To prevent ele
123. rol Function List Reference Table A13 Remote Control Function List APPENDIX Radio Media Server No Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVRPowerOn Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On Power On On Power On Power On 04 Device Power Off Power Off Off Power Off Power Off 05 CBL SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 DVD Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 The Bridge Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio 09 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Media Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 1 AUX Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects
124. roubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 3550HD or installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www harmankardon com APPENDIX Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 3550HD Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV satellite TV HDTV CBL SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDMI 2 or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio Video SACD DVD HDMI 1 Analog 2 HDMI 1 Blu ray Disc HD DVD player Media Server including Media Server Optical 2 Analog 5 S Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV TV Optical 1 Analog 3 Component 1 Video game console Game Coaxial 1 Analog 4 Composite 1 Any audio or video device AUX Coax Front Analog Front Composite Front not used for e g CD player camcorder audio only devices cassette deck Recorder Any Coaxial 1 or 2 input and Analog 4 inputs and outputs Composite OR S Video 2 input Coaxial Output and output IPod The Bridge None The Bridge The Bridge II for photo and video capable iPod models Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non display device Do not connect your television s or video display s video output to the AVR at any time Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Cabl
125. rround mode for each type of pro cessing select the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the AVR s automatic surround mode selection The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source input is selected Please refer to Table A12 in the appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams Dolby Surround Settings Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes When the Dolby Pro Logic Il or IIx Music modes have been selected choose the Edit submenu to adjust the Center Width Dimension and Panorama settings See Figure 65 Edit Dolby Pro Logic Music 7 Channel Center Width Figure 65 Dolby Pro Logic Music Mode Settings Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A higher number up to 7 focuses the vocal information e ADVANCED FUNCTIONS tightly on the center channel Lower numbers broaden the vocal sound stage Use the lt P Buttons to adjust Dimension This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation allowing you to move the sound toward the front or rear of the room The setting of 0 is a neutral default Setting F 3 moves the sound toward the front of the room while setting R 3 moves the sound toward the rear Use the lt P gt Buttons to adjust Panorama With the Panorama mode turned ON some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers
126. rs See Figure 47 AVE Power M iu Poredi Figure 47 AVR Power On and Source Selectors NOTES Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game or AUX the remote will switch device modes To control the receiver press the AVR Settings Button Some AVR functions are avail able in all device modes Volume Controls including M ute Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes AVR Settings Info Settings Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and f you do not see a picture within about 1 minute refer to the Video Troubleshooting Tips on page 36 In this section you will configure the AVR 3550HD to match your actual system A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver Using the On Screen Menu System Although its possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front panel messages it is easier to use the full screen menu system The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote or front panel See Figure 48 AVR SOURCE SLEEP Figure 48 Settings Buttons The Main Menu will appear see Figure 49 and if a video source Is playing it will be visible behind the transparent menu harman Kardon Source Salaction Egiar Tn s T Figure 49 Main Menu NOTE When using the AVR s on screen menu system a video output resolution of 720p or higher is reco
127. scription Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience APPENDIX Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information below 7 kHz to the surround channels Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Mode Group An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic Il that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers The Dolby Pro Logic 1 modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit streams but thanks to the AVR 3550HD s post processor they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5 1 modes Dolby Pro Logic Movie This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie with an added surround back channel Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Music including the availability of center width dimension and panorama adjustments Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1
128. site or S video inputs of a recording device A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog video source is playing Composite and S Video Monitor Outputs If any of your sources use composite or S video connections connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your video display If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs these connections are unnecessary as the AVR 3550HD will convert the composite or S video source signal to the correct format for a single video cable connection to the TV HDMI Inputs and Output HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices Connect to three HDMl equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single cable connection When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display the AVR 3550HD will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format upscaling to as high as 1080p Analog 1 5 Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of a source device to any of these inputs These inputs may be paired with any video inputs NOTES The Analog 3 through 5 connectors physically line up below the Video 1 through 3 connectors For convenience consider using Analog 3 with Video 1 Analog 4 with Video 2 and Analog 5 with Video 3 The Analog 1 and 2 connectors don t physically line up with any analog video inputs Consider using th
129. st the TEST TONE line as follows Test Tone Determines whether the test tone is active To begin press the OK Button repeatedly to select the OFF AUTO or MANUAL setting Manually moving the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen automatically stops the test tone When this setting reads AUTO the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later as indicated by the highlight bar Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there using the lt gt Buttons Use W Buttons to move the cursor to another line and the test tone will follow the cursor When this setting reads MANUAL the test tone will not move to the next channel until you use the A W Buttons Individual Channels If you are using an external source to set your output levels navigate to each channel press the Set Button and use the lt gt Buttons to adjust the level as desired between 10dB and 104 NOTE Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is active does not carry over to other mode groups After you have set the levels satisfactorily in one mode write down the results and change to other surround modes Either copy the settings you obtained as a short cut or redo the procedure to deter mine the correct settings When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels select the SAVE option
130. surement includes feet and chassis All features specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries EzSet EQ Designed to Entertain and The Bridge Il logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated iPod iTunes and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries iPod not included Made for iPod means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards A BUS is a registered trademark of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Audiovox is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc Dolby the double D symbol and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license under U S Patent s 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 6 226 616 6 487 535 7 003 467 and other U S and worldwide patents issued and pending DTS DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are registered trademarks and DTS 96 24 DTS HD D
131. t Off x Note These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom Note These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected e Table A8 Surround Modes Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio APPENDIX Game AUX The Bridge Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width 0 Dimension 0 Panorama Off Note These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic Il or Music mode has been selected Access these settings by selecting the Edit option Table A9 Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type if changed Product Code Cable Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Table A10 System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Front Panel Dimmer On 100 Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level 2508 Unit of Measure Feet IPod Charging Off Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off OSD Transparency Normal Volume Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 5 seconds Setup and Slide In Menus 15 minutes Screen Saver 5 minutes APPENDIX Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Your Settings Status Off Source Cable Sat Volume 250B Surro
132. te IR Output connect all sources in daisy chain fashion connecting each device s IR output to the next device s IR input starting with the AVR Connect devices expecting a full carrier IR signal to the Carrier Remote IR Output Use the Remote IR Output for devices expecting a stripped signal Step Ten Install a Multizone System optional The AVR 3550HD offers several methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring particularly all applicable state and local building codes and the NEC National Electrical Code Failure to do so may present a Safety hazard If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and telecommunications wiring hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system When the system is installed using methods 2 or 3 below multizone operation takes over the Surround Back Zone 2 amplifier channels limiting the system in the main listening room to 5 1 channels Select one or all of these systems NO Connect an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs See Figure 42 Figure 42 Zone 2 Audio Outputs It is recommended that you place the amplifier in the same room as the AVR 3550HD so that a shorter length of interconnect cable Is used with a long run of sp
133. te are pressed Power Off Press to turn off the AVR 3550HD The Zone 2 remote has no Power On Button since the AVR turns on its multizone system automatically when any of the Input Selectors is pressed even if the AVR itself is in Standby mode When in the main listening room press any Input Selector or the AVR Selector to tum on the AVR 3550HD Mute Press to mute the AVR 3550HD s remote zone speakers tem porarily To end the muting press this button or adjust the volume or turn off the multizone system Unless the remote is used in the main listening area only the remote zone will be affected Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device for the remote zone It will also turn on the multizone system and switch the remote to the source s device mode You may select a different source device than the main room If you select the same source as the main room then any commands sent to the source will affect both zones The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or XM Each successive press changes the band NOTE The blank button to the left of the Radio Selector is not used even though pressing it causes the Zone Indicator to light up Transport Controls These buttons are used to control many source components AVR Settings Button Press to display the AVR s Main Menu It is also used to switch the remote to AVR device mode Info Settings Button Press to
134. th arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 3550HD has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heaw objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug ne
135. the black white fields below the color bars to adjust the brightness and contrast Brightness Adjustment 1 Tum down the color control on your TV until the color bars appear in black and white 2 Adjust the contrast to the lowest level where you still can see all gray scale bars separately and clearly 3 Adjust the brightness so that the bars in the gray scale are all visible The bar farthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather than gray but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it The bars in the gray scale should gradually and evenly change from black to white ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Contrast Adjustment 1 Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in the lower right corner of the screen and a deep dark black bar to the left RO lf the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the con trast is turned up or the borders of white letters bloom overlight into the black areas drastically decreasing the sharpness of the type the contrast has been turned up too much Reduce the contrast until these effects disappear and the video still looks realistic CA If you are watching TV with ambient daylight adjust the contrast so that a normal video picture looks the same as the surroundings in your room That way the eye is relaxed when watching the TV picture Reduce the setting when the surrounding light is dimmed to improve the sharpness of the picture 4 The g
136. tion To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Avoid moist or humid locations Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them Due to the weight of the AVR 3550HD and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend t
137. tripped Remote IR Outputs to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations See Figure 41 Figure 41 IR Inputs and Outputs When the AVR 3550HD is placed inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener connect an external IR receiver such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 to the Remote IR Input jack For multizone operation connect an optional IR receiver keypad or other control device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 3550HD and any sources connected to the AVR s Remote IR Output from the remote zone Any signals transmitted through the Zone 2 IR Input will control source selection and volume for the remote zone only If a source device is shared with the main listening area any control commands issued to that source will also affect the main room If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input use a 1 8 mini plug interconnect cable not included to connect the AVR s Remote IR Output to the source device s Remote IR Input The AVR 3550HD outputs a stripped carrier IR signal through the Remote IR Output but a full carrier IR signal is available at the Carrier Remote IR Output The AVR 3550HD is also equipped with an A BUS IR Output for dedi cated use with the A BUS multizone system Any devices connected to this output will only respond to commands transmitted through the A BUS system To control more than one source device through the Remo
138. ts An XM Ready module uses the special connector on the AVR and is controlled by the AVR s tuner including its 40 preset station locations and remote control Although you may use a car and home module with standard audio connections you will not be able to enjoy AVR s ease of control The XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Models CNP 2000 and CNP 2000H both pieces are required are compatible with the AVR 3550HD The older Audiovox CNP 1000 Connect and Play module for home audio use is also compatible but has been discontinued Other modules that have standard analog or digital audio outputs may be connected to a compatible input and operated using their own controls NOTE To listen to XM Radio using the AVR 3550HD you will need to purchase an XM antenna module and subscription and activate your module XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Visit the XM Radio Web site at www xmradio com for more information Plug the module into the XM Antenna J ack on the rear of the AVR 3550HD Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a south facing window Select XM Radio as the source in one of these ways 1 Press the Source List Button on the front panel Press it again repeatedly until XM Radio is selected or use the A W Buttons to scroll 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote repeatedly until XM Radio is selected There are four ways to tune an XM Radio channel 1 Use the W
139. ubute audio to many remote rooms To control source devices exclusively from the remote A BUS module connect the AVR s A BUS IR Output to a compatible IR input on the source This frees up the AVR s other IR outputs for special applications IR commands received from the A BUS system are also distributed to the AVR s other IR outputs Visit the Web site at www harmankardon com for information on available Harman Kardon hubs the ABH 4 and ABH 4000 and amplified in wall modules the AB 1 and AB 2 For methods 1 2 and 3 connect an IR control device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote room control of the multizone system source devices and volume in the remote zone An A BUS system does not require a separate IR control connection NOTE Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone System Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HD Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 3550HD 1 Flip the rear panel Main Power Switch to the On position The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber indicating that the AVR Is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on See Figure 46 Normally you may leave the Main Power Switch on even when the receiver is not being used Figure 46 Power Switches 2 There are several ways to turn on the AVR from Standby mode a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel See Figure 46 b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selecto
140. und speakers may be placed a little higher than the listener s ears Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7 1 Channel System In a 7 1 channel system the side surround speakers are placed 90 degrees from the center speaker directly to either side of the listening position The surround back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from the center speaker or directly facing the opposite side front speaker See Figure 16 Figure 16 Speaker Placement 7 1 Channel System NOTE Some speaker manufacturers offer 6 1 channel speaker systems for 6 1 channel surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo 6 mode We do not recommend using the AVR 3550HD in a 6 1 channel configuration The 6 1 channel formats will sound better when played through a 7 1 channel system The same surround back channel information is played through both surround back speakers but with twice the power and clarity To use the AVR 3550HD with a 6 1 channel speaker system place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener but do not connect it until after you have run the EzSet EQ procedure for a 5 1 channel system After the EzSet EQ process finishes connect the surround back speaker to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output Then follow the directions in the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the surround back speaker Subwoofer Placement The subwoofer s location is less crit
141. und Back Amps Main Room Table A12 Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low frequency effects LFE channel May be encoded for Night mode which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic passages to avoid disturbing others Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1 Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5 1 that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers May be manually selected when a non EX Dolby Digital stream is detected Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S P DIF coaxial or optical digital audio Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coax or optical connection is used
142. ure 40 Learning Remote Commands C Press the destination button and the Source Selector will flash once You may learn a new code into the following buttons Device Power On Off Alphanumeric Keys Last Button Back Exit Button Menu Button A W lt P gt Navigation Buttons OK Button Disc Menu Button the four Teletext Buttons Channel Up Down Volume Up Down Mute and the Transport Controls including Record d Press and hold the source button until the Source Selector flashes three times e Program additional buttons by repeating steps c and d Press the Learn Button once to exit Learning mode or wait for the remote to time out and exit Learning mode on its own after about 30 seconds Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button s function when used to control the AVR 3550HD However the button may per form a different function when used to control another device Refer to the Remote Control Function List Table A13 in the Appendix Activities are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press Punch through programming allows the remote to operate a device s channel or transport controls with the remote in another device s mode See page 49 for instructions on these advanced programming functions Step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output optional The AVR 3550HD is equipped with a Remote IR Input a Zone 2 Input an A BUS IR Output and both full carrier and s
143. urround mode Surround Modes 7 Channel Auf Select AVE Selects Dent blocs Figure 63 Surround Modes Menu Auto Select For digital programs such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack the AVR will automatically use the native surround format For 2 channel analog and PCM programs the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie mode Virtual Surround When only two main speakers are present in the system Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers Select between Wide and Reference modes Stereo When 2 channel playback is desired select the number of speakers used for playback 2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers As described on page 40 you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use Turn off the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu and the AVR does the rest 5 CH STEREO plays the left channel signal through the front and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO but adds the surround back speakers This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation See the Initial Setup section for more information Movie Use when an analog surround mode is desired for movie play back Logic 7 Movie
144. usting the AVR Access the picture settings from the Video Modes menu Press the Video Modes Button and the screen shown in Figure 72 will appear The menu may also be accessed from the Info Settings menu Videos Hoda Figure 72 Video Modes Menu Video Mode The default setting of Processor Off passes the video Signal through to the display without any picture processing Video scaling cannot be turned off Select one of these processing options to optimize the picture for the current program by applying adjustments to the brightness contrast color and sharpness y bone gt S B E ae 8 NU 2 E kn L E AY a h E mum a j Y 5 wn E all i umm A S p NB d E s gi Sports For sporting events Nature For programs shot outdoors in a natural setting Movie For movies and many television broadcasts Custom Allows manual adjustment of the picture settings The Brightness Contrast Color and Sharpness settings appear as sliders with values ranging from 0 to 100 The default setting for each adjust ment is 50 Use the gt Buttons to change each setting s value Picture Adjust Changes the aspect ratio of the displayed image Widescreen 16 9 images are displayed on a full screen 4 3 device in letterbox format Black bars may appear above and below the image When displaying full screen images on a widescreen device bl
145. ut linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection Consult the owner s guide for your disc player for more information Front Surround Center Multichannel 9 9 analog audio cable RCA Subwoofer Figure 8 Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 3550HD also includes a proprietary dedicated audio con nection for The Bridge Il docking station for iPod If you own a docking IPod most models 4G or later connect The Bridge Il included to The Bridge Il port on the receiver See Figure 9 Dock your iPod not included in The Bridge Il and you may listen to your audio materials through your high performance audio system You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo or video capable iPod that supports video browsing Use the AVR 3550HD remote to control the IPod with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR The Bridge outputs analog audio to the AVR 3550HD and is available to the multiroom system M MI Figure 9 The Bridge Il port Video Connections Many sources output both audio and video signals e g DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to the audio connection make one type of video connection for each of these sources only one at a time for any source Digital Video If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs you have automatically made a video connection as the HDMI sign
146. utton to select a surround sound 0 multichannel mode The Surround Modes menu will appear on screen and the menu line will appear in the front panel display See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Analog Audio Video and Digital Audio Front Inputs Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily such as a digital camera or game console to these jacks Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection NOTE The AVR s menus refer to these jacks as the Optical Front Coaxial Front Composite Front S Video Front and Analog Front inputs Speaker Channel Input Indicators The box icons indicate which speaker positions you have configured see the Initial Setup Section and the size frequency range of each speaker The letters will light inside the boxes to indicate which channels are present in the incoming signal Navigation These buttons are used to navigate the AVR s menus and to operate the tuner Remote IR Sensor This sensor receives infrared IR commands from the remote control It is important to ensure that it is not blocked If covering the sensor is unavoidable use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 or other infrared receiver connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3550HD s rear panel AVR Settings Button Press this button to access the AVR s main menu Info Settings Button Press this button to directly access the AVR s Source Info submenu
147. ver pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple acciden tally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conduc tors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Installation Loca
148. video sources composite S video and component are converted to the HDMI format and upscaled to as much as 1080p resolution depending on the display s capabilities Proceed to Step Six You may plug one device that draws no more than 50 watts into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet See Figure 35 Turn on the device s mechanical or master power switch and it will power on any time the AVR 3550HD is turned on If the device has a clock or must always be on do not plug it into this outlet AVR 3550HD Figure 32 HDMI Monitor Output Figure 35 Switched AC Accessory Outlet Component Video If the display does not have HDMI inputs but does have component video inputs connect the Component Video Flip the rear panel Master Power Switch Off before plugging the AC Monitor Outputs to the display see Figure 33 The AVR 3550HD Power Cord into an electrical outlet This will prevent the possibility converts composite and S video sources to the component video of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge format while upscaling the resolution to as high as 10801 depending on the display s capabilities Select the appropriate resolution manually The AVR 3550HD is equipped with a detachable power cord allowing as described in the Initial Setup section you to fully wire your system before installing the AVR Plug the male end of the cord into an unswitched AC outlet and the female end into Lr the AVR 3550HD See Figure 36
149. vie mode increases center channel intelligibility Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic 7 The AVR 3550HD is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Analog 2 channel Music 2 channel signals Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional Tuner 2 channel music recordings PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Logic 7 Game Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles Analog 2 channel Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 5 Channel Stereo Useful for parties the left and right channel information is played through Analog 2 channel both the front and surround speakers on each side while the center speaker Tuner plays a summed mono mix PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Expands the 5 Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back Analog 2 channel channels Tuner PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz 2 Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2 channel signal Analog 2 channel The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied making it Tuner appropriate when a subwoofer is used PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 2 Channel Stereo Maintains an analog input signal in that form bypassing all digital processing Analog 2 channel Analog Bypass surround and bass management Requ
150. wire runs 0 more than 25 feet as the audio signal tends to degrade over long distances If your application requires a long speaker wire run consider option b below b Purchase an external amplifier Connect the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs or the Zone 2 Audio Outputs to the amplifier s inputs Place the amplifier either in the main listening room or the remote room Remote room placement is preferred to minimize the length of the speaker wires Buy an A BUS in wall amplified module such as the Harman Kardon AB 1 or AB 2 and connect it to the A BUS port for use with a single pair of remote speakers If you purchase an A BUS hub such as the Harman Kardon ABH 4 or ABH 4000 you may connect up to four in wall modules to each hub or you may cascade hubs to create a whole house audio distribution system that delivers audio to almost every room in your home A BUS offers the benefits of simplicity expandibility and the inclusion of IR support all communicated via single cable connections and requiring no external power amplifiers When you use either the Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs or the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs for a multizone system you will not be able to use the surround back speakers with your main system which will then be limited to 5 1 channels However when the multizone system is turned off you may reassign your remote speakers to the main listening room for 7 1 channel operation If you
151. with 7 1 channel digital formats to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels The third number is used for the LFE channel 0 indicates LFE channel 1 indicates that an LFE channel is present The 6 1 channel signals Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Matrix and Discrete each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel indicated as 3 2 1 EX ON for Dolby Digital EX materials and 3 3 1 ES ON for DTS ES materials Dolby Digital 2 0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS ON or DS OFF depending on whether the 2 channel bitstream con tains only stereo information or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the AVR s Dolby Pro Logic decoder By default these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic Movie mode When a PCM signal is received the PCM message and the sampling rate 32kHz 44 1 kHz 48kHz or 96kHz will appear The Speaker Channel Input Indicators indicate the number of channels discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a letter inside that channel s speaker box A line connects the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6 1 channel signal is detected indicating that the same signal is playing through both speakers The letters flash when no signal is present such as when a disc is paused See Figure 64 L LC R LFE SL lt gt ISR
152. y defaults simultaneously press and hold the TV Source Selector and the 0 Alphanumeric Key When the ADVANCED FUNCTIONS TV Button re lights enter the code 333 When the TV Button goes out and all of the Source Selectors flash the remote will be reset Processor Reset If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge first turn off the Master Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least three minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on If this doesn t help reset the AVR NOTES A system reset erases all user configurations including video resolution speaker and level settings and tuner presets After a reset reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets The RS 232 Reset Button on the rear panel of the AVR 3550HD does not perform a system reset DO NOT press the RS 232 Reset Button To reset the AVR 3550HD place it in Standby mode press the front panel Standby On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber Then press and hold the front panel OK Button for at least five seconds until the RESET message appears If the receiver does not function correctly after a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance Authorized service centers may be located by visiting the Web site at www harmankardon com Memory If the AVR 3550HD is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain user settings for up to four weeks
153. ze but to its frequency response which is also called full range De ET Specify the size of the subwoofer s transducer as 8 10 12 or 15 inches The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz but uses the transducer size for equalization Write down the settings in Table A3 in Program the correct setting for each speaker group ON when the the appendix speakers are present in the system and OFF for positions where no speakers are installed The Front Left amp Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled Any changes will be reflected in the total Sub Mode number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen Figure 67 Number of Speakers Menu When you have finished entering the settings select Back not Exit Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line This setting depends upon how The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option you programmed the front left and right speakers Zone 2 The AVR 3550HD is capable of multizone operation supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room The AVR 3550HD s Ifyou set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency the assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation subwoofer setting will always LFE All low frequency information easier than ever since an external power amplifier is not required Select will always be sent to the subwoofer If you don t have a subwoofer the Zone 2 option at this line and con
154. zone follow these steps 1 In addition to a digital audio connection connect the source device s analog audio outputs to the AVR Make a note in Table A5 in the appendix which set of inputs was used 2 In the Setup Source menu leave the Audio Input from Source setting at the digital audio input Scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio setting and select the analog audio input Volume The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone Surround Back Amps Reassign the surround back channels to the multizone system When this line is set to Zone 2 you may only configure the main listening room for up to 5 1 channels EzSet EQ will only configure the main 5 1 channel system Use the Manual Setup section of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote speakers with this setting at Main Room then return this setting to Zone 2 To operate the multizone system using the main remote slide the Zone Select Switch at the bottom of the remote to the 2 position see Figure 76 To select a zone using the Zone 2 remote press the Zone Selector and the Zone Indicator will turn green when the remote Is set to operate Zone 1 or red to operate Zone 2 Figure 76 Zone Select Switch C ze RE lt IONS CUN IN k b NH we BH uU m System Settings The AVR 3550HD offers system settings for ease of use that don t directly affect performance These settings may be accessed from the System Settings menu which is selected by press

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