Harman-Kardon AVR 7550HD owner manual Table A13 Surround Modes

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APPENDIX

Table A13 – Surround Modes

Surround Mode	Description	Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Digital	Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated	• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1,
	low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.	3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,
		3/2/.0 or .1
		• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1)
		• Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered
		via coax or optical connection

Dolby Digital EX	An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel	• Dolby Digital EX
	which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. May	• Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
	be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected.

Dolby Digital Plus	An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby	• Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection
	Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for	(source device decodes to Dolby Digital
	streaming audio from the Internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source	when a coax or optical connection is used)
	material may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby
	Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio.

Dolby TrueHD	Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless™ audio, the same format	• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with
	used on DVD Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in	Dolby TrueHD, delivered via HDMI
	Dolby Digital, such as night mode settings, while delivering fully lossless
	audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording.

Dolby Digital Stereo	Delivers a 2-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials.	• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1,
		3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,
		3/2/.0 or .1
		• Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic II	Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels	See below
Mode Group	from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants
	are available.

Dolby Pro Logic II	Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and	• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1
Movie	television programs.	• Analog (2-channel)
		• Tuner
		• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II	Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections.	• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1
Music	Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions:	• Analog (2-channel)
	• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)	• Tuner
	• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)	• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)
	• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

Dolby Pro Logic II	Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround	• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1
Game	channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming	• Analog (2-channel)
	experience.	• Tuner
		• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic	Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal	• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1
	containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels.	• Analog (2-channel)
		• Tuner
		• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

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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