Harman-Kardon Comprehensive Setup Guide for AVR 7550HD Stereo Receiver

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INITIAL SETUP

As the EzSet/EQ II system tests each speaker, its position will appear on screen. If the test sweep is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on screen, turn off the AVR and check the speaker- wire connections, then begin again.

When the Speaker Detection test is completed, select the Continue option. The results will be displayed, along with these options:

The Retest option repeats the EzSet/EQ II process. Increase the master volume manually, if some speakers were not correctly detected.

Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu.

See the Advanced Functions section for instructions on how to manually configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the EzSet/EQ II process.

During the Near Field test, follow the instructions that appear on screen. You may be directed to hold the microphone about 2 feet away from some speakers.

When the test is finished, you will be given the option of saving the EzSet/EQ II test results in one of two “listening positions”, or not saving the results at all. The purpose is to allow you to run the EzSet/EQ II tests for two different frequently used listening positions within the room to optimize performance, depending on how you use the room.

After the results have been saved, the menu for manual adjustment of the listening position settings will appear. See the Advanced Functions section for instructions on manually adjusting the speaker settings.

If you do not save the results, you may go back and repeat the EzSet/EQ II test.

You may adjust the settings for either listening position, or repeat the EzSet/EQ II test, from the Speaker Setup menu (Figure 21).

Set Up Sources

The Info Settings menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source.

The following settings are not optional and must be adjusted now to enable playback of each source: Video Input From Source, Audio Input From Source and Resolution to Display. The other settings may be adjusted later.

To display the Info Settings menu, press the Info Settings Button (front panel or remote). Or, from the Main Menu, select the Setup Source line and select a source from the slide-in menu. A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 22 will appear.

Figure 22 – Setup Source Menu

Audio Effects: Displays the Audio Effects submenu, where you may adjust the Dolby Volume setting, the bass and treble tone controls, and the LFE trim, or you may select the EzSet/EQ II listening position. These settings affect each source independently. Leave this submenu at its default settings, and return to it later if your system requires fine-tuning. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

Video Modes: Displays the Video Modes submenu, where you may make picture adjustments for each source independently. Leave the settings at their factory defaults. Picture adjustments should be made to your video display first, with this menu used only for fine- tuning. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

Surround Modes: Displays the Surround Modes submenu, where you may program surround modes for analog movies, music and games for each source independently.

Digital surround signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are auto- matically played in their native formats, although you may change the surround mode. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

Audio Format From Source: This line is informational only. When a digital program is playing, its format will be identified here. When analog audio programs are playing, this line displays

ANALOG.

Audio and Video Input Selection

See Table A2 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments for each source. You may assign any available input to any source using the Info Settings menu.

When a source is selected, the AVR will check the assigned digital audio input for a signal. If one is present, the digital input will be selected. If not, the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the Info Settings menu. If you don’t want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source, leave this setting at its default of Off.

The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only “audio- only” sources on the AVR 7550HD are the Radio, The Bridge II (video may be available; see page 37), USB, the Network and Internet Radio, which use special on-screen menus. If no video signal is present, the display will remain black. You may pair an audio device with an A/V device’s video signal using the Info Settings menu. Sources may share audio or video inputs.

NOTE: The Bridge II obtains its audio and video signals (when available) from the iPod docked in it, and it may not be used with other audio or video sources.

Video Input From Source: Assign the correct video input. Refer to Table 2, where you noted the physical video input the source is connected to, and select that input here.

Audio Input From Source: Assign the correct analog or digital audio input. Refer to Table 2, where you noted the physical audio input the source is connected to, and select that input here. If both analog and digital audio connections were made, select the digital input here, and select the analog input at the Audio Auto Polling and Zone 2 Audio lines below.

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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