Harman-Kardon AVR 7550HD owner manual General AVR Settings, Menu Appearance, System Information

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

General AVR Settings

Network Settings: When the AVR is connected to a home network router using the Network Jack, you may play shared content stored on a PC or other device connected to the network, and you may enjoy Internet Radio streams when the network is connected to the Internet. If you are having difficulty accessing these sources, check the Network Settings. Highlight the Network Settings line and press the OK Button to view the Network Settings submenu.

•ID #: This line is informational only, and identifies the AVR to other devices on your home network and the Internet for www.radioharmankardon.com.

•Network Settings: If leaving this setting at “Automatic” does not allow access, press the OK Button to change it to “Manual” and adjust the other settings below it.

•IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS: Depending on your system, this information may be set automatically and may change each time the AVR accesses the network for a new listening session. Contact your ISP for this information.

•Proxy Address and Proxy Port: Some network security systems access the Internet using a proxy server. Sometimes filling in just this information correctly may resolve Internet access issues.

Volume Units: Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 90. When the decibel scale is used, 0dB is the maximum recommended volume, with lower volumes displayed as negative values.

Volume Default and Volume Default Level: These two settings are used together to program the volume level at turn-on. Turn Volume Default on, and then set the Volume Default Level to the desired turn-on volume. When the Volume Default setting is left off, the AVR will play at the last-used volume setting from the previ- ous listening session.

Unit of Measure: Adjusts the speaker-distance settings for Manual Speaker Setup. Select between meters and feet.

Language: Select the preferred language for the AVR’s on-screen

menus and displays: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian or Russian.

HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting On. Mute the TV’s speakers when using the AVR for audio.

Dolby Volume Calibration: This setting determines the Dolby Volume Calibration Offset, as described on page 33. Its default of 0dB is best when the system’s loudspeakers have a sensitivity rating of 88dB (8 ohms, 1 watt, 1 meter). If your loud- speakers have a higher sensitivity rating, increase the Dolby Volume Calibration setting by the difference between your speakers’ sensi- tivity and 88dB. If your speakers have a lower sensitivity, decrease the Dolby Volume Calibration setting by the difference between 88dB and your speakers’ sensitivity.

Menu Appearance

Menu Transparency: Select whether video programs will be visible when the menu system is in use. Select Normal for a fully transparent background, Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block video programs while the menus are on screen.

Volume Status Messages: When the AVR is turned on, the volume is adjusted or the source is changed, or if a change in the input signal is detected, a status message will be displayed on screen. Select how long the message remains visible, from 2 to

10 seconds, with a default of 3 seconds. Select “Off” if you do not wish to see the status messages.

Menus: The settings in the Surround Modes, Video Modes and Audio Effects menus only remain in effect during the current listening session. This setting governs how long these menus remain visible after the last adjustment: 5, 10 or 30 seconds, 1 minute or 5 min- utes. Select “No Time-Out” to view the menus indefinitely, but this setting is not recommended, due to the danger of “burn-in” on some video displays.

Setup and Slide-In Menus: This setting determines how long the setup menus (Main Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Zone 2 Menu, all slide-in menus) remain visible after the last adjustment. Select a time-out period of 5, 10 or 15 (the default) minutes, or no time-out, which leaves the menus on screen until manually cleared. A time-out period avoids the possibility of burn-in damage to plas- ma or CRT displays.

Screen Saver: Program a time-out period for no activity (with no menus displayed) before the AVR’s built-in screen saver begins. Select a period of 5, 10, 20 or 30 minutes or 1 hour, or turn off the screen saver. A time-out period avoids the possibility of burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.

System Information

Software Version: This line is informational only. From time to time, Harman Kardon, Inc., may release software upgrades that improve performance or add features. If you are experiencing diffi- culties with the AVR, a customer service representative may ask for the software version of your product to determine whether a later upgrade is available.

Upgrade Software: If a software upgrade is released for the AVR 7550HD, installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon Customer Service. At that time, you may access this submenu to install the upgrade software.

NOTE: During a system upgrade, do not power off the AVR or use any of its controls. Doing so could permanently damage the AVR.

ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The AVR 7550HD remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to the Function List (Table A14 in the appendix) for assistance in operating

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Contents AVR7550HD Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsService Instructions Outdoor Use Marking Wet Location MarkingImportant Safety Information UnpackingTable of Contents Introduction Surround ModesSupplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video 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 Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Sleep SettingsIR Transmitter Mute MenuZone 2 Remote Control Functions Introduction to Home Theater Typical Home Theater SystemMultichannel Audio Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company LogicConnecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsSpeaker Connections SubwooferVideo Connections Including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master AudioAnalog 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 Step Eleven Install a Multizone System Connect a Video Display Device or SwitcherConnect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input Select one or all of these methods for audio distributionStep Twelve Plug in AC Power Cords Step Thirteen Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote To program the codes for a source device into the remoteTo change the device type of a Source Selector To learn individual key codesTo delete a programmed or learned code To rename a key or deviceStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 7550HD Initial Setup Using the ON-SCREEN Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II Technology Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQSet Up Sources Audio and Video Input SelectionChannel Inputs You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Volume Control Dolby VolumeDolby Volume Calibration Offset OperationSleep Timer HeadphonesUsing the Tuner Mute FunctionXM Radio Operation Video display is in useUSB Playback Internet RadioTo return to the beginning of the current track, press Using Docking Station Using The Bridge IPod Function Remote Control KeyNetwork Playback RecordingIPod Manual Mode TV Out setting to take effectPlay Pause Menu Back/Exit or Left Arrow Select Next Track Next 33 Previous Track Previous ISelecting a Surround Mode Surround Modes MenuAnalog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundDolby Surround Settings Manual Speaker SetupVideo Game Logic 7 Game Step Three Manual Setup Menu Step ONE Determine Speaker CrossoverStep TWO Measure Speaker Distances 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 AdjustmentGeneral AVR Settings Advanced Remote Control FunctionsMenu Appearance 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 A2Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A5 Source Settings0mS BridgeTable A6 Audio Effects Settings DefaultTable A5 Table A6Table A7 Video Modes Settings Off Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302Table A7 Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A8 Surround ModesTable A8 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 DTS-ES Matrix DTS StereoPresentation DTS Neo6 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
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