Harman-Kardon AVR 7550HD owner manual On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes:

•Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off.

•Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on.

•On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white.

NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again.

Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on.

Front-Panel Door (not shown): Most of the controls and connectors described below are hidden behind this door. To open it, gently grab the right or left edge of the door and pull it forward and down.

Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to access the AVR’s main menu.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access the AVR’s Source Info submenu, which contains the settings for the current source.

Resolution: Press this button to access the AVR’s video output

resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR’s video output resolution is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection, you will not see a picture. If the best available video connection from the AVR to the TV is either composite or S-video, press this button and change the resolution to 480i.

Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other audio controls. See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Video Modes: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture, if necessary, after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display or TV.

Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel display. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.

Source List: Press this button to select a source device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.

Menu Button: Press to display the menus for the tuner, the USB device, The Bridge II, the Network or Internet Radio, when any of those sources is in use.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu, or to exit the menu system.

1/57/3Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus, including the menus for the tuner, the USB device, The Bridge II, the Network and Internet Radio.

OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.

Headphone Jack: Plug a 1/4" stereo headphone plug into this jack for private listening.

USB Port: Connect a USB flash drive, to play audio files in the MP3 or WMA format or still images in the JPEG format. DO NOT connect a PC, keyboards, pointing devices or other peripheral prod- ucts to the AVR 7550HD. Do not connect an iPod here; use The Bridge II instead. Do not connect a USB hub or multi-card device.

Digital Audio, Video and Analog Audio Front Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a digital camera or game console, to these jacks. Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection.

NOTE: The AVR’s menus refer to these jacks as the Optical Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, S-Video Front and Analog Front inputs.

EzSet/EQ II Microphone Input: This jack is used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ II procedure described in the Initial Setup section.

Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.

Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu settings appear.

Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 7550HD’s rear panel.

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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 Zone Selector Main Remote Control FunctionsAVR Power On 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 PortSubwoofer Placement Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Source Assignment Worksheet Getting StartedBest audio connection for each source For 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 useTo return to the beginning of the current track, press USB PlaybackInternet Radio 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 SoundVideo Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Surround SettingsManual Speaker Setup Step Three Manual Setup Menu Step ONE Determine Speaker CrossoverStep TWO Measure Speaker Distances Number of SpeakersSub Mode Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuAdjust Speaker Distance Menu 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 InformationActivities Macros To end the command sequence, press the OK ButtonMain Menu Punch-Through Programming Remote ResetBack Light Processor Reset MemoryTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Cause SolutionTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix 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 Table A7 Video Modes SettingsOff Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 302 Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A8 Surround ModesTable A8 Source Input Device Type if changedTable A12 Zone 2 Settings Table A10 System SettingsTable A11 Network 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 orAnalog Bypass For multichannelSubwoofer is used Remote Control Function List Reference Table A14 Remote Control Function List RadioTable A14 AUXAVR 7550HD Technical Specifications Audio Section
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