Harman-kardon AVR 3550HD User Manual

AVR 3550HDAUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVEROWNER’S MANUALAVR 3550HD OM.qxd 7/23/08 4:37 PM Page 77

10REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSMain Power Switch:This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on usin

11REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSThe Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardondocking station to this input for use with most docking iPod models, 4G

1212AVR Power OffAVR Power OnSource SelectorsAudio EffectsAlphanumeric KeysTeletextVolumeMuteDevice Power OnDevice Power OffSurround ModesVideo ModesO

1313MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSThe AVR 3550HD remote is capable of controlling 8devices, includingthe AVR itself and an iPod docked in the included

1414MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSDisc Menu:While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector,then this button, to display the disc’s menu.Teletext

1515NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructionsthroughout the manual that refer to this illustration,a copy of this page may be downloaded from

1616ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSThe Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizonesystem with an IR receiver connected to the Zone

1717INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATERThe AVR 3550HD may be the first multichannel surround sound receiveryou have owned.This introductory section will help

1818CONNECTIONSThere are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers,the video display, and the sourcede

1919CONNECTIONSof magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed; and the latestlossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and D

2SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.

2020CONNECTIONSComposite video is the basic connection most commonly available.Thejack is usually color-coded yellow,and looks like an analog audio ja

21SPEAKER PLACEMENTOptimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listeningposition at its center.The speakers should be angled so that

INSTALLATION22Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver, turnoff all devices, including the AVR 3550HD,and unplug their power

23INSTALLATIONAudio Connections (for non-HDMI sources)• Choose one digital audio connection: Optical or Coaxial• Optional, or where digital audio is n

2424INSTALLATIONNOTES:• Refer to Table A2 in the appendix for the default audio andvideo input assignments for each source.You may assign any audio an

25INSTALLATIONComposite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to boththe set-top box and the TV is either S-video or composite video, followthe

2626INSTALLATIONFigure 31 – Connecting a Device to the Front-Panel InputsAudio Components:Connect audio-only devices,such as CD players,to either the

27INSTALLATIONFigure 36 – AC Power InputStep Seven – Insert Batteries in RemoteThe AVR 3550HD remote control uses four AAA batteries (included).To rem

2828INSTALLATIONLearningYou may “learn” individual key codes if you have the device’s originalremote control by following this procedure:a) Place the

29INSTALLATIONSelect one or all of these systems:1. Connect an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs.See Figure 42.Figure 42 – Zone 2 Audio O

3Important Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 3550HD has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current.Connectionto a line volt

3030INSTALLATIONFigure 47 – AVR Power On and Source SelectorsNOTES:• Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote(i.e., Cable/Sat, DVD

31INITIAL SETUPIn this section, you will configure the AVR 3550HD to match your actualsystem.A video display must be connected to one of thevideo moni

3232INSTALLATIONFigure 51 – Speaker Setup Menu ScreenSelect “Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ” and the screen shown in Figure 52will appear. Plug the EzSet/EQ

33INSTALLATIONif your system requires fine-tuning. See the Advanced Functions sectionfor more information.Video Modes: Displays the Video Modes submen

3434INITIAL SETUPResolution to Display: This setting reflects the video output resolution,which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video displa

35OPERATIONNow that you have installed your components and completed a basicconfiguration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.Tu

3636OPERATIONPress the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote, toswitch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing, which emulates

37OPERATIONuse is also compatible, but has been discontinued. Other modules thathave standard analog or digital audio outputs, may be connected to aco

3838OPERATIONFigure 62 – The BridgePress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu:Back: Returns to the previous screen.This option appears while nav

information on surround modes may be found in the AdvancedFunctions section.To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button (frontpanel or

452 SAFETY INFORMATION6 INTRODUCTION7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS15ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS17

4040ADVANCED FUNCTIONSMuch of the AVR 3550HD’s performance is handled automatically, withlittle intervention required on your part.The AVR 3550HD is c

The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal:“1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program thathas been dig

42ADVANCED FUNCTIONStightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal sound-stage. Use the ‹/›Buttons to adjust.Dimension: This setting a

43ADVANCED FUNCTIONSNOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit andBack options as shown at the bottom of Figure 66.To return to a previo

4444ADVANCED FUNCTIONSThe Speaker/Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver (seeFigure 64) display the speaker size settings. For each spe

4545ADVANCED FUNCTIONSpaused there, using the ‹/›Buttons. Use the ⁄/¤Buttons to movethe cursor to another line, and the test tone will follow the curs

• Sports: For sporting events.• Nature: For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting.• Movie: For movies and many television broadcasts.• Custom:

Contrast Adjustment1.Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in thelower right corner of the screen and a deep-dark-black bar

4848ADVANCED FUNCTIONSOperating the Multizone SystemThe AVR 3550HD’s multizone system is accessed using the on-screen Zone 2 menu. Press the AVR Setti

49ADVANCED FUNCTIONSbackground, Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block videoprograms while the menus are on screen.Volume Status Messages:

5Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product!For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon®mission has been to sharea passion for music and enterta

5050ADVANCED FUNCTIONSTV Button re-lights, enter the code “333”.When the TV Button goes out, and all of the Source Selectors flash, the remote will be

51SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONUnit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Power Switch is turn

52Table A2 – Source Setting DefaultsCable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The BridgeSurround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Lo

53APPENDIXTable A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Audio Input All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Your

54Table A7 – Video Modes SettingsDefault Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The BridgeVideo Mode Processor OffBrightness*50Contrast*50Color*

55APPENDIXTable A8 – Surround ModesDefault Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The BridgeAuto Select Logic 7 Movie ornative digital formatVir

5656APPENDIXTable A11 – Zone 2 SettingsSource Input Default Your SettingsStatus OffSource Cable/SatVolume –25dBSurround Back Amps Main RoomTable A12 –

57APPENDIXSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround

5858APPENDIXSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the • Blu-ray D

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66INTRODUCTIONAudio Inputs• AM/FM/XM®* tuner• Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable)• Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable)• 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio

60601 2316 17 181920212223 242537 38 39 4026272829303531 32 33363445678 910 111213 14 1541 42 4344 45 4647 4850 51525653 54575549Refer to the numbered

61APPENDIXRadio Media ServerNo. Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On

6262APPENDIXTable A13 – continuedAUXNo. Button Name CBL/SAT Game CD HDTV PVD TiVO VCR01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power

63TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 027A MARK 122 132ADMIRAL 192AKAI 123 160AMPRO 164ANAM 045 106 109 112 122AOC 122 123 128BLAUPUNKT 084BRO

64Table A16 – continuedTV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberTATUNG 063TECHNICS 181TECHWOOD 128TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132TELERENT 069TERA 156THO

65Table A17 – continuedTable A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CDAPPENDIXCD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADCOM 063 069AIWA 072 111 118 15

66Game Manufacturer/BrandSetup Code NumberMICROSOFT (XBOX) 001SONY (PLAYSTATION 2) 002Table A21 – Remote Control Product Codes: CBLCBL Manufacturer/Br

6767CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberSCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222SEAM 121SIGNATURE 001 188SPRUCER 053 081 177 189STARCOM 002 011 163STARG

6868AVR 3550HD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSAudio SectionSeven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual ChannelFront L & R channels:75 Watts per cha

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7Resolution NavigationVideoModesSource ListBack/ExitOKNavigationHeadphoneJack/EzSet/EQMicrophoneInputDigitalAudio Inputs(Optical andCoaxial Front)Remo

8FRONT-PANEL CONTROLSStandby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on,or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on.Power Indicator:Th

9FM Antenna XMAntenna AM AntennaS-Video 2OutputComposite 2OutputComposite 1, 2 and 3S-Video1, 2 and 3Video MonitorOutputsHDMI 1, 2 and 3AC Power Input