INITIAL SETUP
In this section, you will configure the AVR 7550HD to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver.
USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM
Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the
The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote or front panel.
The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 20), and if a video source is playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu.
Figure 20 – Main Menu
NOTE: When using the AVR’s
The main menu system consists of five submenus: Source Selection, Setup Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.
Use the 1/57/3 Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line, or to enter a new setting.
The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the Message Display, as well as on screen.
To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system, press the Back/Exit Button. Be certain all settings are correct, as any changes you have made will be retained.
Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section to configure a basic home theater system. You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments, such as those described in the Advanced Functions section.
Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display and all source devices should be connected. You should be able to turn on the receiver and view the main menu when you press the AVR Settings Button. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing.
Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II Technology
One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers, optimizing sound reproduction.
Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration and configuration, a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL
Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning. Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ II setup.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ II procedure, a series of very loud test sweeps will be played through all of the speakers. Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure. If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises, you may wish to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet/EQ II process.
STEP ONE – Place the included EzSet/EQ II microphone in the listening position or in the center of the room, at about the same height as the listeners’ ears. The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom, for mounting on the included extension rod or a camera tripod.
STEP TWO – Plug the EzSet/EQ II microphone into the EzSet/EQ II Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver, and set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway point.
STEP THREE – Turn on the AVR 7550HD and the video display. Press the AVR Settings Button to display the Main Menu. Use the 5Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line, then press the OK Button. See Figure 21.
Figure 21 – Speaker Setup Menu Screen
Select “Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ II”.
To return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ II process, select Back. When you are ready to begin, select Continue. To manually program the speaker crossover settings before the EzSet/EQ II test is run, select Manually Set Crossovers. It is recom- mended that you allow the EzSet/EQ II process to detect the crossovers and only adjust them manually if you have previously run the EzSet/EQ II test and you wish to change the settings to obtain different results.
NOTE: The AVR 7550HD will automatically set its master volume to – 25dB.
STEP FOUR – After you select “Continue”, the test will begin. Maintain silence during the EzSet/EQ II configuration.
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