Contents
AVR7550HD
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Information
Service Instructions Outdoor Use Marking
Wet Location Marking
Unpacking
Important Safety Information
Table of Contents
Surround Modes
Introduction
Audio Inputs
Supplied Accessories
Audio/Video Inputs
Digital Audio Inputs
Back/Exit
FRONT-PANEL Controls
Resolution setting 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p
On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white
Video Hdmi 1, 2, 3 Output XM Antenna
REAR-PANEL Connections
REAR-PANEL Connections
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs
AVR Power On
Main Remote Control Functions
Zone Selector
Main Remote Control Functions
Main Remote Control Functions
Sleep Settings
Zone 2 Remote Control Functions
IR Transmitter Mute
Menu
Zone 2 Remote Control Functions
Typical Home Theater System
Introduction to Home Theater
Multichannel Audio
Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company Logic
Connections
Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
Speaker Connections
Subwoofer
Including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Video Connections
Analog Audio
Digital Video
RS-232 Serial Port
Antennas
Front Speaker Placement
Speaker Placement
Subwoofer Placement
Best audio connection for each source For
Getting Started
Source Assignment Worksheet
Getting Started
Installation
Connect a Video Display Device or Switcher
Step Eleven Install a Multizone System
Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input
Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution
Step Thirteen Insert Batteries in Remote
Step Twelve Plug in AC Power Cords
Step Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote
To program the codes for a source device into the remote
To learn individual key codes
To change the device type of a Source Selector
To delete a programmed or learned code
To rename a key or device
Step Fifteen Turn On the AVR 7550HD
Using the ON-SCREEN Menu System
Initial Setup
Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II Technology
Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ
Audio and Video Input Selection
Set Up Sources
Channel Inputs
You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver
Dolby Volume
Volume Control
Dolby Volume Calibration Offset
Operation
Headphones
Sleep Timer
Using the Tuner
Mute Function
Video display is in use
XM Radio Operation
Internet Radio
USB Playback
To return to the beginning of the current track, press
Using The Bridge IPod Function Remote Control Key
Using Docking Station
Network Playback
Recording
TV Out setting to take effect
IPod Manual Mode
Play Pause Menu Back/Exit or Left Arrow Select
Next Track Next 33 Previous Track Previous I
Surround Modes Menu
Selecting a Surround Mode
Digital Audio Signals
Analog Audio Signals
Advanced Functions
Audio Processing and Surround Sound
Manual Speaker Setup
Dolby Surround Settings
Video Game Logic 7 Game
Step ONE Determine Speaker Crossover
Step Three Manual Setup Menu
Step TWO Measure Speaker Distances
Number of Speakers
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
Sub Mode
Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
Video Modes
Video Adjustments
How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
Sharpness Adjustment
System Settings
Advanced Remote Control Functions
General AVR Settings
Menu Appearance
System Information
Main Menu
To end the command sequence, press the OK Button
Activities Macros
Back Light
Remote Reset
Punch-Through Programming
Memory
Processor Reset
Symptom Cause Solution
Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix
Table A2 Source Setting Defaults
Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections
Table A2
Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults
Table A5 Source Settings
Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults
0mS
Bridge
Default
Table A6 Audio Effects Settings
Table A5
Table A6
Off Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302
Table A7 Video Modes Settings
Table A7
Table A8 Surround Modes
Table A9 Remote Control Codes
Table A8
Source Input Device Type if changed
Table A11 Network Settings
Table A10 System Settings
Table A12 Zone 2 Settings
Table A13 Surround Modes
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal
Table A13
DTS Stereo
DTS-ES Matrix
Presentation DTS Neo6
DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or
Subwoofer is used
For multichannel
Analog Bypass
Remote Control Function List Reference
Radio
Table A14 Remote Control Function List
AUX
Table A14
Audio Section
AVR 7550HD Technical Specifications