Main Remote Control Functions

IR Transmitter Lens

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

Source Selectors

Audio Effects

Alphanumeric Keys

Last

Back/Exit

Light

Teletext

Volume

Mute

Record

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Zone Selector

Learn

Device Power On

Device Power Off

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Activity

Navigation

Disc Menu

Channel

Transport Controls

Source Settings

Sleep Settings

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Contents

AVR 3550HD Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Table of Contents Introduction Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video ReceiverThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Audio Section Supplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio Inputs FRONT-PANEL Controls Power Indicator This LED has three possible modes On When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns whiteVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Introduction to Home Theater Surround ModesTypical Home Theater System Multichannel Audio Connecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsSpeaker Connections Subwoofer Video Connections Digital VideoAnalog Video Hdmi cable runs are limited to about 10 feet FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-232 Serial Port Speaker Placement Front Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Installation Step One Connect the SpeakersStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the Antennas Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources Video Connections for non-HDMI sourcesChoose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial Hdmi Video Connect the player as shown in Figure Connect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Hdmi Video Connect the recorder as shown in Figure Connect an iPod Using Docking Station Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other DeviceConnect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Five Connect the Video Display Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Enter a code from , aboveSatisfactory code set that operates most functions Step Ten Install a Multizone System Optional Learning Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HD Zone 2 Audio Outputs AVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology Set Up Sources Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Audio and Video Input Selection Channel Direct InputsHDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player ‹ / › Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See Figure You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Operation Using the Tuner Source SelectionXM Radio Operation Using Docking Station To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locationsPress the OK Button to store the new preset Recording Selecting a Surround Mode Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menuMusic Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod CH Stereo plays the left-channel signal through the front Auto SELECT, Surr VIRTUAL, Surr STEREO, Surr MOVIE, Surr Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround Sound Dolby Surround Settings Indicates that no surround information is present Manual Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuNight Mode Step Two Measure Speaker Distances Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Video Adjustments Tone Control Determines whether the treble and bass How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Brightness AdjustmentNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting events Multizone Operation System Settings General AVR SettingsOperating the Multizone System Menu Appearance Advanced Remote Control Functions Resetting the RemotePunch-Through Programming Activities Macros Processor Reset Memory Troubleshooting Guide Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround Modes Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired Experience TunerMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Rate used on DVD-Video discsPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is used Channel StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass 41 42 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 Power Off Table A13Button Name Game Aiwa Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A14 Table A16 Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A17 Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GameTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A23 Remote Control Product CodesTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A21 General Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption Channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping WidthProduct Shipping Weight 31.5 lb 14.3kg 36.7 lb 16.7kg Linear High-Level 200mV/47k ohms