Harman-Kardon AVR 7550HD owner manual Introduction, Surround Modes

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INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product!

For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance. Harman Kardon, Inc., invented the receiver, a single component designed to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Over the years, Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 7550HD multizone 7.2 -channel digital audio/video receiver continues this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, please read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation.

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Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver

Audio Section

105 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 735 watts total

High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback

All-discrete amplifier circuitry

Quadruple-crossover bass management with DVD-Audio bass management capability

Dual 32-bit TI DA 710 DSP processors

192kHz/24-bit A/D and D/A conversion

Sampling upconversion to 96kHz

Dolby® Volume processing

Surround Modes

Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Pro Logic® II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz

Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference or Wide, 2-channel)

Dolby Headphone Version 2, up to 96kHz

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio

DTS® (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete and Matrix)

DTS 96/24(DTS Stereo)

DTS Neo:6® (Cinema 5-, 6- or 7-channel; Music 5-, 6- or 7-channel), up to 96kHz

Logic 7® (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz

5- or 7-Channel Stereo, up to 96kHz

Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass)

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Contents AVR7550HD Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationService Instructions Outdoor Use Marking Wet Location MarkingUnpacking Important Safety InformationTable of Contents Surround Modes IntroductionAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio 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 Zone Selector Main Remote Control FunctionsAVR Power On Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Sleep Settings Zone 2 Remote Control FunctionsIR Transmitter Mute MenuZone 2 Remote Control Functions Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterMultichannel Audio Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company LogicConnections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRSpeaker Connections SubwooferIncluding Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Video ConnectionsAnalog Audio Digital VideoRS-232 Serial Port AntennasSubwoofer Placement Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Source Assignment Worksheet Getting StartedBest audio connection for each source For Getting Started Installation Connect a Video Display Device or Switcher Step Eleven Install a Multizone SystemConnect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input Select one or all of these methods for audio distributionStep Thirteen Insert Batteries in Remote Step Twelve Plug in AC Power CordsStep Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote To program the codes for a source device into the remoteTo learn individual key codes To change the device type of a Source SelectorTo delete a programmed or learned code To rename a key or deviceStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 7550HD Using the ON-SCREEN Menu System Initial SetupConfigure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II Technology Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQAudio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesChannel Inputs You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Dolby Volume Volume ControlDolby Volume Calibration Offset OperationHeadphones Sleep TimerUsing the Tuner Mute FunctionVideo display is in use XM Radio OperationTo return to the beginning of the current track, press USB PlaybackInternet Radio Using The Bridge IPod Function Remote Control Key Using Docking StationNetwork Playback RecordingTV Out setting to take effect IPod Manual ModePlay Pause Menu Back/Exit or Left Arrow Select Next Track Next 33 Previous Track Previous ISurround Modes Menu Selecting a Surround ModeDigital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundVideo Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Surround SettingsManual Speaker Setup Step ONE Determine Speaker Crossover Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep TWO Measure Speaker Distances Number of SpeakersSub Mode Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Video Modes Video AdjustmentsHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Sharpness Adjustment System SettingsAdvanced Remote Control Functions General AVR SettingsMenu Appearance System InformationActivities Macros To end the command sequence, press the OK ButtonMain Menu Punch-Through Programming Remote ResetBack Light Memory Processor ResetSymptom Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix Table A2 Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults0mS BridgeDefault Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A5 Table A6Table A7 Table A7 Video Modes SettingsOff Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302 Table A8 Surround Modes Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Source Input Device Type if changedTable A12 Zone 2 Settings Table A10 System SettingsTable A11 Network Settings Table A13 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalTable A13 DTS Stereo DTS-ES MatrixPresentation DTS Neo6 DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orAnalog Bypass For multichannelSubwoofer is used Remote Control Function List Reference Radio Table A14 Remote Control Function ListAUX Table A14Audio Section AVR 7550HD Technical Specifications