In this section, you will configure the AVR 3550HD to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver.
Using the On-Screen Menu System
Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the
The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote or front panel. See Figure 48.
Figure 48 – Settings Buttons
The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 49), and if a video source is playing, it will be visible behind the transparent menu.
Figure 49 – Main Menu
NOTE: When using the AVR’s
The menu system consists of five main menus: Source Selection, Setup Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.
Use the ⁄/¤/‹ / › Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting line or to enter a new setting.
The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the Message Display as well as on screen.
To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system, press the Back/Exit Button. Be certain all settings are correct, as any changes you have made will be retained.
Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section to configure a basic home theater system. You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments, such as those described in the Advanced Functions section.
INITIAL SETUP
Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display, and all source devices should be connected. You should be able to turn on the receiver and view the main menu when you press the AVR Settings Button. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing.
Configure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology
One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers, optimizing sound reproduction.
Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration and configura- tion, a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL
the AVR 3550HD manually, as described in the Advanced Functions section, it is recommended that you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system.
Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning. Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ setup.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure, a series of very loud test tones will be played through all of the speakers. Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the procedure. If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises, you may wish to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process.
Step One – Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in the listening position, or in the center of the room, at about the same height as the listeners’ ears. The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom, for mounting on a camera tripod.
Step Two – Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver. See Figure 50.
Figure 50 – Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver.
Step Three – Turn on the AVR 3550HD and the video display. Press the AVR Settings Button to display the Main Menu. Use the ¤ Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line, then press the OK Button. See Figure 51.
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