Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual Advanced Remote Control Functions, Punch-Through Programming

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

background, Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block video programs while the menus are on screen.

Volume Status Messages: When the AVR is turned on, the volume is adjusted or the source is changed, or if a change in the input signal is detected, a status message will be displayed on screen. Select how long the message remains visible, from 2 to 10 seconds, with a default of 3 seconds.

Menus: The settings in the Surround Modes, Video Modes and Audio Effects menus only remain in effect during the current listening session. This setting governs how long these menus remain visible after the last adjustment, varying from 2 to 10 seconds, with a default of 3 seconds.

Setup and Slide-In Menus: This setting determines how long the setup menus (Main Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Zone 2 Menu, all slide-in menus) remain visible after the last adjustment. Select a timeout period of 5, 10 or 15 (the default) minutes, or no timeout, which leaves the menus on screen until manually cleared. A timeout period avoids the possibility of burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.

Screen Saver: Program a timeout period for no activity (with no menus displayed) before the AVR’s built-in screen saver begins. Select a period of 5 (the default), 10 or 20 minutes, or turn off the screen saver. A timeout period avoids the possibility of burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.

Advanced Remote Control Functions

The AVR 3550HD remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to the Function List (Table A13 in the appendix) for assistance in operating your other components. The function of each button will not necessarily correspond to the label printed on the button.

Punch-Through Programming

The punch-through feature allows you to operate one component, while setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example, while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other audio functions, you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player. Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV, you may use your cable box to change channels.

To program punch-through control while operating any device:

1.Press and hold the Source Selector (or AVR Settings Button) for the main device the remote will be operating. The Source Selector will light, go dark and then light up again, indicating the remote is in Program mode and that you may release the button.

2.Select the type of punch-through programming.

a)For channel control punch-through, press the Channel Up Button.

b)To program transport control punch-through, press the Play Button.

3.Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transport controls will be used while operating the device selected in the first step. The Source Selector will flash to confirm.

For example, to watch the TV while changing channels using the cable box, press and hold the TV Button until it lights. Then press the Channel Up Button, followed by the CBL/SAT Button.

To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above, but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated to the AVR.

Activities (Macros)

Activities are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that are executed with a single button press. Activities are well suited for power on and off commands, to send out a multidigit channel number with one button press, or to control another device with more flexibility than the built-in punch-through controls. Up to eleven activities may be programmed.

NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated activities. It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending com- mands after Power On, and the component may not be ready to respond to commands immediately after powering on.

To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps:

1.To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button to which the activity will be assigned.

2.Press the Source Selector (or AVR Settings Button) for each device before you enter individual commands. This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each activity.

3.For Power On, press the AVR or Device Power On Button.

4.Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button for Power Off.

5.Press the Activity Button to end the programming process, and the last Source Selector (or the AVR Settings Button) will flash three times.

It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within an activity. To erase the activity:

1.Press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button until the Source Selector or AVR Settings Button lights.

2.Press the Activity Button to erase the activity.

To execute an activity, press the Activity Button, then press the Alphanumeric Key (or the AVR Power On Button) for the Activity.

Learning

If you have programmed a product’s codes into the remote and find that some functions are missing, the AVR 3550HD remote may “learn” individual codes from the product’s original remote. See page 28.

Resetting the Remote

To reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press and hold the TV Source Selector and the “0” Alphanumeric Key. When the

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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 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 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 feetAntennas FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureRS-232 Serial Port 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 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 To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Using Docking StationPress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingPress 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 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 DistancesSub 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 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 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 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 Radio Table A13 Remote Control Function ListDMC1000 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 A20 Remote Control Product Codes Game Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL 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