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