Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD Number of Speakers, Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu, Sub Mode

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

NOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and Back options as shown at the bottom of Figure 66. To return to a previous menu without making any changes, select Exit. To save the current settings, select the Back option.

To reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.

For best results, adjust the submenus in this order, although it may differ from the Manual Speaker Setup menu: Number of Speakers, Crossover (Size), Sub Mode, Distance and Level Adjust.

Number of Speakers

Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the OK Button. See Figure 67.

Figure 67 – Number of Speakers Menu

Program the correct setting for each speaker group: ON when the speakers are present in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers are installed. The Front Left & Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled. Any changes will be reflected in the total number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen.

The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 3550HD is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 3550HD’s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since an external power amplifier is not required. Select the Zone 2 option at this line, and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room. The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1 channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information.

The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time.

When you have finished, select the Back option or use the Back/Exit Button to insure the settings are saved correctly.

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

After you have programmed the number of speakers, the AVR will return to the Manual Speaker Setup menu, (see Figure 50). Navigate to the Crossover (Size) line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Crossover Frequencies menu (see Figure 68).

Figure 68 – Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the Number of Speakers menu.

Refer to Table A3 for each speaker’s crossover. For the main speakers, this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well.

For each main speaker, select one of the seven crossover frequencies: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the crossover frequency is below 40Hz, select the first option, “Large”. This setting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size, but to its frequency response, which is also called “full range”.

Specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches. The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz, but uses the transducer size for equalization. Write down the settings in Table A3 in the appendix.

When you have finished entering the settings, select Back, not Exit.

Sub Mode

Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line. This setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers.

If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the subwoofer setting will always be LFE. All low-frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer. If you don’t have a subwoofer, either upgrade to full-range speakers or add a subwoofer at the earliest opportunity.

If you set the front speakers to LARGE, select between two possible settings for the subwoofer.

L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including both information that would normally be played through the front left and right speakers and the special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information.

LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the left and right program channels through the front speakers, and directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer.

NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE.

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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 On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white Power Indicator This LED has three possible modesVolume 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 VideoAntennas FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureRS-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 PowerEnter a code from , above Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteSatisfactory 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 Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupConfigure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Set Up SourcesChannel Direct Inputs Audio and Video Input SelectionHDMI-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 Source Selection Using the TunerXM Radio Operation Recording Using Docking StationTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Press the OK Button to store the new presetPress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu Selecting a Surround ModeMusic 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 ModeSub Mode Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuNumber 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 A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A5 Source SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A10 System Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable 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 Radio Table A13 Remote Control Function ListDMC1000 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 A20 Remote Control Product Codes Game Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable 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