Harman-Kardon AVR 7550HD owner manual Selecting a Surround Mode, Surround Modes Menu

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OPERATION

•To resume a paused slideshow, press the Pause Button. Pressing the Play Button begins audio playback.

•To play an audio track stored on the iPod, adjust the slideshow settings on the iPod.

•To skip to the next or previous photo on the iPod, press the Next or Previous Transport Control.

•It is not possible to skip to the next or previous audio track during a slideshow.

•To search forward or in reverse within an audio track, press the Forward or Reverse Search Transport Control. If no audio track is playing, these controls will have no effect during the slideshow.

SELECTING A SURROUND MODE

Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types. More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions section.

To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button (front panel or remote). The Surround Modes menu will appear (see Figure 26). Use the 1/5Buttons until the desired surround mode category appears: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Press the OK Button to change the audio type’s surround mode.

•7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation. See page 47 for more information.

Movie: Use when a surround mode is desired for movie playback: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present).

Music: Use when a surround mode is desired for music playback: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

Video Game: Use to select a surround mode for game playback: Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present) Game.

After you have made your selection, press the Back/Exit Button.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.

Figure 26 – Surround Modes Menu

Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses Logic 7 Movie, Music or Game mode, depending on the source.

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide and Reference modes.

Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number of speakers used for playback:

•2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers. As described on page 40, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu, and the AVR does the rest.

•5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker.

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Contents AVR7550HD Wet Location Marking Safety InformationImportant Safety Instructions Service Instructions Outdoor Use MarkingUnpacking Important Safety InformationTable of Contents Surround Modes IntroductionDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video InputsBack/Exit FRONT-PANEL ControlsResolution setting 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns whiteVideo Hdmi 1, 2, 3 Output XM Antenna REAR-PANEL ConnectionsREAR-PANEL Connections Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs Main Remote Control Functions AVR Power OnZone Selector Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Menu Zone 2 Remote Control FunctionsSleep Settings IR Transmitter MuteZone 2 Remote Control Functions Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company Logic Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioSubwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Speaker ConnectionsDigital Video Video ConnectionsIncluding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Analog AudioRS-232 Serial Port AntennasSpeaker Placement Front Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Getting Started Best audio connection for each source ForSource Assignment Worksheet Getting Started Installation Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution Step Eleven Install a Multizone SystemConnect a Video Display Device or Switcher Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR InputTo program the codes for a source device into the remote Step Twelve Plug in AC Power CordsStep Thirteen Insert Batteries in Remote Step Fourteen Program Sources Into the RemoteTo rename a key or device To change the device type of a Source SelectorTo learn individual key codes To delete a programmed or learned codeStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 7550HD Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ Initial SetupUsing the ON-SCREEN Menu System Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II TechnologyAudio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesChannel Inputs You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Operation Volume ControlDolby Volume Dolby Volume Calibration OffsetMute Function Sleep TimerHeadphones Using the TunerVideo display is in use XM Radio OperationUSB Playback Internet RadioTo return to the beginning of the current track, press Recording Using Docking StationUsing The Bridge IPod Function Remote Control Key Network PlaybackNext Track Next 33 Previous Track Previous I IPod Manual ModeTV Out setting to take effect Play Pause Menu Back/Exit or Left Arrow SelectSurround Modes Menu Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsDolby Surround Settings Manual Speaker SetupVideo Game Logic 7 Game Number of Speakers Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Step TWO Measure Speaker DistancesAdjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Adjust Speaker Distance MenuSub Mode Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Video Modes Video AdjustmentsHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Sharpness Adjustment System SettingsSystem Information General AVR SettingsAdvanced Remote Control Functions Menu AppearanceTo end the command sequence, press the OK Button Main MenuActivities Macros Remote Reset Back LightPunch-Through Programming Memory Processor ResetSymptom Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTable A2 Source Setting Defaults AppendixTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A2 Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsBridge Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings 0mSTable A6 Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsDefault Table A5Table A7 Video Modes Settings Off Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302Table A7 Source Input Device Type if changed Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Surround Modes Table A8Table A10 System Settings Table A11 Network SettingsTable A12 Zone 2 Settings Table A13 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalTable A13 DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or DTS-ES MatrixDTS Stereo Presentation DTS Neo6For multichannel Subwoofer is usedAnalog Bypass Remote Control Function List Reference Radio Table A14 Remote Control Function ListAUX Table A14Audio Section AVR 7550HD Technical Specifications
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