Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources

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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 make 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 player’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1, 2 or 3 Input.

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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.

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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.

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Figure 22 – Connecting a Component-Video-Equipped Disc Player

If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs, add the 6-/8-Channel Analog 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.

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Figure 23 – Connecting a Composite- or S-Video-Equipped Disc Player

Figure 21 – Connecting a Multichannel Audio Player

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Contents AVR 3550HD Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationDo not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Important Safety InformationTable of Contents Audio Section IntroductionHarman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon productDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Power Indicator This LED has three possible modesOn When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Typical Home Theater SystemSubwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Speaker ConnectionsHdmi cable runs are limited to about 10 feet Video ConnectionsDigital Video Analog VideoRS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel SystemStep Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the SubwooferHdmi Video Connect the player as shown in Figure Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Choose one digital audio connection Optical or CoaxialHdmi Video Connect the recorder as shown in Figure Connect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVoConnect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder Connect an iPod Using Docking StationConnecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only DeviceStep Five Connect the Video Display Step Six Plug in AC PowerSatisfactory code set that operates most functions Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteEnter a code from , above Learning Step Ten Install a Multizone System OptionalZone 2 Audio Outputs Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HDAVR Power On and Source Selectors Configure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology Initial SetupUsing the On-Screen Menu System Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Set Up SourcesHDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player Audio and Video Input SelectionChannel Direct Inputs You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver ‹ / › Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See FigureOperation XM Radio Operation Using the TunerSource Selection Recording Using Docking StationTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Press the OK Button to store the new presetMusic Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod Selecting a Surround ModePress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu Auto SELECT, Surr VIRTUAL, Surr STEREO, Surr MOVIE, Surr CH Stereo plays the left-channel signal through the frontAudio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsIndicates that no surround information is present Dolby Surround SettingsStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Night ModeNumber of Speakers Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyTone Control Determines whether the treble and bass Video AdjustmentsSports For sporting events How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural settingMultizone Operation Menu Appearance System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Operating the Multizone SystemActivities Macros Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Punch-Through ProgrammingMemory Processor ResetTroubleshooting Guide Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults AppendixTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A5 Source SettingsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A8 Surround Modes Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A10 System Settings Table A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 SettingsMusic adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel TunerDTS Stereo Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs Performance Via Hdmi DTS-ES MatrixAnalog Bypass Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo41 42 DMC1000 Table A13 Remote Control Function ListRadio Game Power OffTable A13 Button NameAiwa Table A16 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A14Table A17 Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A20 Remote Control Product Codes Game Table A21 Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVoLinear High-Level 200mV/47k ohms General Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power ConsumptionChannels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width Product Shipping Weight 31.5 lb 14.3kg 36.7 lb 16.7kg