Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual Dolby Surround Settings

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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.

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

“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” is used with 7.1-channel digital formats to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels.

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

The third number is used for the LFE channel:

“0” indicates no 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 IIx Movie mode.

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 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.

 

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Figure 64 – Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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).

Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo 6:Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie

Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo 6:Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

Once you have programmed the surround 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 II or IIx Music modes have been selected, choose the Edit submenu to adjust the Center Width, Dimension and Panorama settings. See Figure 65.

Figure 65 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx 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

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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 Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Audio SectionAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio 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 Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRSpeaker Connections SubwooferDigital Video Video ConnectionsAnalog Video Hdmi cable runs are limited to about 10 feetRS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Front Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemStep One Connect the Speakers InstallationStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the AntennasVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesChoose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial Hdmi Video Connect the player as shown in FigureHdmi Video Connect the recorder as shown in Figure Connect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVoConnecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device Connect an iPod Using Docking StationConnect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only RecorderStep 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 To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Using Docking StationPress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingMusic 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 frontDigital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundIndicates that no surround information is present Dolby Surround SettingsStep Three Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupNight Mode Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesNumber 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 AdjustmentsBrightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting eventsMultizone Operation General AVR Settings System SettingsOperating the Multizone System Menu AppearanceResetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsPunch-Through Programming Activities MacrosMemory Processor ResetTroubleshooting Guide Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable 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 SettingsExperience Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerRate used on DVD-Video discs Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS StereoChannel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass41 42 DMC1000 Table A13 Remote Control Function ListRadio Table A13 Power OffButton Name GameAiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A14 Table A16Table 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 A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A21Channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width General Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power ConsumptionProduct Shipping Weight 31.5 lb 14.3kg 36.7 lb 16.7kg Linear High-Level 200mV/47k ohms