Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual CH Stereo plays the left-channel signal through the front

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OPERATION

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 surround mode.

Video Game: Use to select an analog surround mode for game

playback: Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx 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.

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.

7 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, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx 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 (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

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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 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 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 VideoFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-232 Serial Port 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 PowerStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Enter a code from , aboveSatisfactory code set that operates most functions Learning Step Ten Install a Multizone System OptionalZone 2 Audio Outputs Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HDAVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Set Up SourcesAudio and Video Input Selection Channel Direct InputsHDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver ‹ / › Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See FigureOperation Using the Tuner Source SelectionXM Radio Operation Recording Using Docking StationTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Press the OK Button to store the new presetSelecting a Surround Mode Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menuMusic Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod 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 ModeAdjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers 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 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 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 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 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 A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GameTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL 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