Contents
AVR7550HD
Service Instructions Outdoor Use Marking
Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Wet Location Marking
Important Safety Information
Unpacking
Table of Contents
Introduction
Surround Modes
Audio/Video Inputs
Supplied Accessories
Audio Inputs
Digital Audio Inputs
FRONT-PANEL Controls
Back/Exit
On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white
Resolution setting 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p
REAR-PANEL Connections
Video Hdmi 1, 2, 3 Output XM Antenna
REAR-PANEL Connections
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs
AVR Power On
Main Remote Control Functions
Zone Selector
Main Remote Control Functions
Main Remote Control Functions
IR Transmitter Mute
Zone 2 Remote Control Functions
Sleep Settings
Menu
Zone 2 Remote Control Functions
Multichannel Audio
Introduction to Home Theater
Typical Home Theater System
Harman International the Harman Kardon parent company Logic
Speaker Connections
Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
Connections
Subwoofer
Analog Audio
Video Connections
Including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Digital Video
Antennas
RS-232 Serial Port
Front Speaker Placement
Speaker Placement
Subwoofer Placement
Best audio connection for each source For
Getting Started
Source Assignment Worksheet
Getting Started
Installation
Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input
Step Eleven Install a Multizone System
Connect a Video Display Device or Switcher
Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution
Step Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote
Step Twelve Plug in AC Power Cords
Step Thirteen Insert Batteries in Remote
To program the codes for a source device into the remote
To delete a programmed or learned code
To change the device type of a Source Selector
To learn individual key codes
To rename a key or device
Step Fifteen Turn On the AVR 7550HD
Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ II Technology
Initial Setup
Using the ON-SCREEN Menu System
Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ
Set Up Sources
Audio and Video Input Selection
Channel Inputs
You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver
Dolby Volume Calibration Offset
Volume Control
Dolby Volume
Operation
Using the Tuner
Sleep Timer
Headphones
Mute Function
XM Radio Operation
Video display is in use
Internet Radio
USB Playback
To return to the beginning of the current track, press
Network Playback
Using Docking Station
Using The Bridge IPod Function Remote Control Key
Recording
Play Pause Menu Back/Exit or Left Arrow Select
IPod Manual Mode
TV Out setting to take effect
Next Track Next 33 Previous Track Previous I
Selecting a Surround Mode
Surround Modes Menu
Advanced Functions
Analog Audio Signals
Digital Audio Signals
Audio Processing and Surround Sound
Manual Speaker Setup
Dolby Surround Settings
Video Game Logic 7 Game
Step TWO Measure Speaker Distances
Step Three Manual Setup Menu
Step ONE Determine Speaker Crossover
Number of Speakers
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
Sub Mode
Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
Video Adjustments
Video Modes
How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
System Settings
Sharpness Adjustment
Menu Appearance
General AVR Settings
Advanced Remote Control Functions
System Information
Main Menu
To end the command sequence, press the OK Button
Activities Macros
Back Light
Remote Reset
Punch-Through Programming
Processor Reset
Memory
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Cause Solution
Appendix
Table A2 Source Setting Defaults
Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections
Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults
Table A2
0mS
Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults
Table A5 Source Settings
Bridge
Table A5
Table A6 Audio Effects Settings
Default
Table A6
Off Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302
Table A7 Video Modes Settings
Table A7
Table A8
Table A9 Remote Control Codes
Table A8 Surround Modes
Source Input Device Type if changed
Table A11 Network Settings
Table A10 System Settings
Table A12 Zone 2 Settings
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal
Table A13 Surround Modes
Table A13
Presentation DTS Neo6
DTS-ES Matrix
DTS Stereo
DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or
Subwoofer is used
For multichannel
Analog Bypass
Remote Control Function List Reference
Table A14 Remote Control Function List
Radio
Table A14
AUX
AVR 7550HD Technical Specifications
Audio Section