Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD owner manual

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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 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 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 feetFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-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 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 To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Using Docking StationPress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingSelecting 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 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 DistancesAdjust 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 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 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 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 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 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 A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GameTable 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