Harman-Kardon Complete Guide to Harman Kardon Speaker Instructions and Surround Sound Setup
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal sound- stage. Use the ‹ / › Buttons to adjust.

Dimension: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation, allowing you to “move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room. The setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound toward the front of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the sound toward the rear. Use the ‹ / › Buttons to adjust.

Panorama: With the Panorama mode turned ON, some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an enveloping “wraparound” effect. Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or off.

Night Mode

Night mode is available with Dolby Digital programs, if it has been encod- ed in the material. It compresses the peak sound levels, maintaining the intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter passages, while reducing the loudness of special effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing others. Night Mode is accessed from the Audio Effects menu. See page 45.

NOTE: To access 6.1- and 7.1-channel modes, the surround back channels must be enabled as explained in the Manual Setup section. Do not enable these channels if you don’t have surround back speakers in your system.

speakers is capable of playing (100Hz in the example) as the crossover in Table A3 in the appendix. This is not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker’s specifications. For the subwoofer, write down the transducer size.

The receiver’s bass management determines which speakers will be used to play back the low-frequency (bass) portion of the source program. Sending the lowest notes to small satellite speakers won’t sound right, and may even damage the speaker. The highest notes may not be heard at all through the subwoofer.

With proper bass management, the AVR 3550HD divides the source signal at a crossover point. All information above the crossover point is played through the satellite speaker, and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer. Each loudspeaker in your system performs at its best, delivering an enjoyable sound experience.

Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances

Ideally, all of your speakers would be placed in a circle, with the listening position at the center. However, you may have had to place some speakers a little further away from the listening position than others. Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers may blur due to different arrival times.

Use the AVR’s delay adjustment to compensate for real-world speaker placements.

Manual Setup

The AVR 3550HD is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room.

The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 3550HD’s performance. If you are unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the Manual Setup on-screen menus.

Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker Placement section, and connect them to the AVR. Consult the owner’s guide for the speakers or the manufacturer’s Web site for the frequency range specification. Although you may set the output levels “by ear,” an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter purchased at a local electronics store will provide greater accuracy.

Record your configuration settings in Tables A3 through A11 in the appendix for easy re-entry after a system reset, or if the AVR’s Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks.

NOTE: When using the AVR’s Speaker Setup menus, select a video output resolution of 720p or higher to view graphics that simplify configuration.

Step One – Determine Speaker Crossover

Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR 3550HD can’t detect how many speakers you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their capabilities. Consult the speaker’s technical specifications and locate the frequency response, usually given as a range, e.g., 100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB). Write down the lowest frequency that each of your main

Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position, and write it down in Table A4 in the appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position, enter your speaker distances as described in Step Three.

Step Three – Manual Setup Menu

Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible.

With the receiver and video display turned on, press the AVR Settings Button to display the menu system. Use the ¤ Button to move the cursor to the Speaker Setup line, and press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu. See Figure 51.

If you have run the EzSet/EQ process, the results were saved. Adjust the EzSet/EQ On/Off setting in the Audio Effects menu to activate or deactivate the results (see page 45). To tweak the EzSet/EQ results, or to configure the AVR from scratch, select Manual Setup. The screen shown in Figure 66 will appear.

Figure 66 – Manual Speaker Setup Menu

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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 Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product IntroductionHarman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio SectionAudio/Video Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio 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 Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Multichannel AudioSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections SubwooferAnalog Video Video ConnectionsDigital Video Hdmi cable runs are limited to about 10 feetFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-232 Serial Port Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemStep Two Connect the Subwoofer InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Three Connect the AntennasChoose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources 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 a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect an iPod Using Docking StationConnecting a Game Console, Camera or Other 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 Press the OK Button to store the new preset Using Docking StationTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations 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, SurrAdvanced Functions Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround SoundDolby Surround Settings Indicates that no surround information is presentNight Mode Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu 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 bassNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Sports For sporting eventsMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone System System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menu AppearancePunch-Through Programming Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Activities MacrosProcessor Reset MemoryTroubleshooting Guide Appendix Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults 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 ModesMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs DTS StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Analog Bypass41 42 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 Button Name Power OffTable A13 GameAiwa Table A14 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV 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 A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21Product Shipping Weight 31.5 lb 14.3kg 36.7 lb 16.7kg General Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power ConsumptionChannels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width Linear High-Level 200mV/47k ohms
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