Harman-Kardon AVR 7550HD Speaker Connections, Subwoofer, Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

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CONNECTIONS

There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has estab- lished the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1.

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide

Audio Connections

 

 

 

Left

 

Right

 

Front (FL/FR)

 

White

 

Red

 

Center (C)

 

 

Green

 

 

 

Surround (SL/SR)

 

Blue

 

Gray

 

 

Surround Back (SBL/SBR)

 

Brown

 

Tan

 

Subwoofer (SUB)

 

 

Purple

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Audio Connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coaxial

 

 

Orange

 

 

 

Optical

 

Input

Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Connections

 

 

 

 

 

 

Component

Y Green

Pb

Blue

Pr Red

 

Composite

 

 

Yellow

 

 

 

S-Video

 

 

 

 

 

HDMIConnections (digital audio/video)

HDMI

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation, that are differentiated in some way, such as with colors or stripes.

The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver’s speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide above (Table 1). The negative terminals are both black.

 

 

 

The AVR 7550HD uses binding-post

 

 

 

speaker terminals that can accept

+

banana plugs or bare-wire cables.

 

 

 

Banana plugs are inserted into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

hole in the middle of the terminal

 

 

 

 

 

 

cap. See Figure 1.

 

 

 

 

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs

Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

1.Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole is revealed.

2.Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.

3.Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly.

1

2

3

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

Subwoofer

The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3. The AVR 7550HD offers the option of connecting two subwoofers to independent outputs, which enables the EzSet/EQ II process to configure each subwoofer precisely to account for its unique characteristics and placement within the room.

Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range analog audio jacks, they are filtered to allow only the low frequen- cies to pass. Don’t connect these outputs to any other devices.

Preout Subwoofer

Figure 3 – Subwoofer

CONNECTING SOURCE DEVICES TO THE AVR

Audio and video signals originate in “source devices,” including your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television box, MP3 player, USB drive or network device. The AVR’s tuner also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM antenna module.

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections used depend upon the capabilities of the source device and video display.

Audio Connections

There are two types of audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for noncompressed PCM digital audio. There are three types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connec- tions to the same source.

NOTE: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required. Turn the volume on your television all the way down.

Digital Audio

The AVR 7550HD is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound.

The AVR 7550HD uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and is capable of processing both the audio and video components

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Contents AVR7550HD Service Instructions Outdoor Use Marking Safety InformationImportant Safety Instructions Wet Location MarkingImportant Safety Information UnpackingTable of Contents Introduction Surround ModesAudio/Video Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Digital Audio InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Back/ExitOn When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white Resolution setting 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080pREAR-PANEL Connections Video Hdmi 1, 2, 3 Output XM AntennaREAR-PANEL Connections Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs Main Remote Control Functions AVR Power OnZone Selector Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions IR Transmitter Mute Zone 2 Remote Control FunctionsSleep Settings MenuZone 2 Remote Control Functions Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company LogicSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections SubwooferAnalog Audio Video ConnectionsIncluding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Digital VideoAntennas RS-232 Serial PortSpeaker Placement Front Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Getting Started Best audio connection for each source ForSource Assignment Worksheet Getting Started Installation Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input Step Eleven Install a Multizone SystemConnect a Video Display Device or Switcher Select one or all of these methods for audio distributionStep Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote Step Twelve Plug in AC Power CordsStep Thirteen Insert Batteries in Remote To program the codes for a source device into the remoteTo delete a programmed or learned code To change the device type of a Source SelectorTo learn individual key codes To rename a key or deviceStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 7550HD Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II Technology Initial SetupUsing the ON-SCREEN Menu System Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQSet Up Sources Audio and Video Input SelectionChannel Inputs You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Dolby Volume Calibration Offset Volume ControlDolby Volume OperationUsing the Tuner Sleep TimerHeadphones Mute FunctionXM Radio Operation Video display is in useUSB Playback Internet RadioTo return to the beginning of the current track, press Network Playback Using Docking StationUsing The Bridge IPod Function Remote Control Key RecordingPlay Pause Menu Back/Exit or Left Arrow Select IPod Manual ModeTV Out setting to take effect Next Track Next 33 Previous Track Previous ISelecting a Surround Mode Surround Modes MenuAdvanced Functions Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround SoundDolby Surround Settings Manual Speaker SetupVideo Game Logic 7 Game Step TWO Measure Speaker Distances Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Number of SpeakersAdjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Adjust Speaker Distance MenuSub Mode Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Video Adjustments Video ModesHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings System Settings Sharpness AdjustmentMenu Appearance General AVR SettingsAdvanced Remote Control Functions System InformationTo end the command sequence, press the OK Button Main MenuActivities Macros Remote Reset Back LightPunch-Through Programming Processor Reset MemoryTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause SolutionTable A2 Source Setting Defaults AppendixTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A20mS Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings BridgeTable A5 Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsDefault Table A6Table A7 Video Modes Settings Off Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302Table A7 Table A8 Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Surround Modes Source Input Device Type if changedTable A10 System Settings Table A11 Network SettingsTable A12 Zone 2 Settings Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Table A13 Surround ModesTable A13 Presentation DTS Neo6 DTS-ES MatrixDTS Stereo DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orFor multichannel Subwoofer is usedAnalog Bypass Remote Control Function List Reference Table A14 Remote Control Function List RadioTable A14 AUXAVR 7550HD Technical Specifications Audio Section