Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual Source Selection, Using the Tuner, XM Radio Operation

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OPERATION

Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or 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 /¤ 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 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 ¤ 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 the /¤ 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 the /¤ 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

/¤ Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with accept- able signal strength is found. To switch to manual tuning, in which each press of the /¤ Buttons steps through a single frequency increment (0.1MHz 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 / Buttons or the I‹‹ / ››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 components. 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 the 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

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Contents AVR 3550HD Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surfaceTable of Contents Introduction Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video ReceiverThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Audio SectionSupplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Power Indicator This LED has three possible modes On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns whiteVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume 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 Introduction to Home Theater Surround ModesTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsSpeaker Connections SubwooferVideo Connections Digital VideoAnalog Video Hdmi cable runs are limited to about 10 feetFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-232 Serial Port Speaker Placement Front Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemInstallation Step One Connect the SpeakersStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the AntennasAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Video Connections for non-HDMI sourcesChoose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial Hdmi Video Connect the player as shown in FigureConnect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Hdmi Video Connect the recorder as shown in FigureConnect an iPod Using Docking Station Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other DeviceConnect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only RecorderStep Six Plug in AC Power Step Five Connect the Video DisplayStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Enter a code from , aboveSatisfactory code set that operates most functions Step Ten Install a Multizone System Optional LearningStep Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HD Zone 2 Audio OutputsAVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology Set Up Sources Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menuAudio and Video Input Selection Channel Direct InputsHDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player ‹ / › Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See Figure You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiverOperation Using the Tuner Source SelectionXM Radio Operation Using Docking Station To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locationsPress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingSelecting a Surround Mode Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menuMusic Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod CH Stereo plays the left-channel signal through the front Auto SELECT, Surr VIRTUAL, Surr STEREO, Surr MOVIE, SurrAnalog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundDolby Surround Settings Indicates that no surround information is presentManual Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuNight Mode Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesAdjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Adjust Speaker Distance MenuVideo Adjustments Tone Control Determines whether the treble and bassHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Brightness AdjustmentNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting eventsMultizone Operation System Settings General AVR SettingsOperating the Multizone System Menu AppearanceAdvanced Remote Control Functions Resetting the RemotePunch-Through Programming Activities MacrosProcessor Reset MemoryTroubleshooting Guide Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround ModesMode Group Enveloping sound field is desired Experience TunerMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Rate used on DVD-Video discsPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS StereoAppropriate when a subwoofer is used Channel StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass41 42 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 Power Off Table A13Button Name GameAiwa Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A14 Table A16Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A17Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GameTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A23 Remote Control Product CodesTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A21General Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption Channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping WidthProduct Shipping Weight 31.5 lb 14.3kg 36.7 lb 16.7kg Linear High-Level 200mV/47k ohms