Experience Tuner, Information, Wide | Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD

				APPENDIX
Surround Mode		Description		Incoming Bitstream or Signal
Surround Mode		Description		Incoming Bitstream or Signal

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)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel
Mode Group		which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. The
		Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit-
		streams, but thanks to the AVR 3550HD’s post-processor, they may also be used
		with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround		• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,
Movie		back channel.		3/2/.0 or .1, EX
				• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability		• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,
Music		of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx		3/2/.0 or .1, EX
		Music adds a surround back channel.		• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit		• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1
Game		of a surround back channel.		• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Dolby Virtual Speaker		Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more		See below
Mode Group		enveloping sound field is desired.

Dolby Virtual Speaker		When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode virtualizes		• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode
Reference		a full surround presentation with accurate localization.		when signal does not contain center channel
				information)
				• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Dolby Virtual Speaker		Wide mode may be used with two main speakers to widen the front		• Dolby Digital (number of channels available
Wide		soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers.		varies by number of channels in signal)
				• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Digital		Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, it also		• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,
		provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel.		3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
				• DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)
				• DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1)

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Contents

AVR 3550HD Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Important Safety Information Table of Contents Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Audio Section Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/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 Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel Audio Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRSpeaker Connections Subwoofer Digital Video Video ConnectionsAnalog Video Hdmi cable runs are limited to about 10 feet FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasRS-232 Serial Port Front Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Step One Connect the Speakers InstallationStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the Antennas Video Connections for non-HDMI sources Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesChoose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial Hdmi Video Connect the player as shown in Figure Hdmi Video Connect the recorder as shown in Figure Connect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device Connect an iPod Using Docking StationConnect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder Step Five Connect the Video Display Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Enter a code from , aboveSatisfactory code set that operates most functions Learning Step Ten Install a Multizone System Optional Zone 2 Audio Outputs Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 3550HD AVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ Technology Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Set Up Sources Audio and Video Input Selection Channel Direct InputsHDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver ‹ / › Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See Figure Operation Using the Tuner Source SelectionXM Radio Operation To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Using Docking StationPress 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 Auto SELECT, Surr VIRTUAL, Surr STEREO, Surr MOVIE, Surr CH Stereo plays the left-channel signal through the front Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround Sound Indicates that no surround information is present Dolby Surround Settings Step Three Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupNight Mode Step Two Measure Speaker Distances Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Tone Control Determines whether the treble and bass Video Adjustments Brightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting events Multizone Operation General AVR Settings System SettingsOperating the Multizone System Menu Appearance Resetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsPunch-Through Programming Activities Macros Memory Processor Reset Troubleshooting Guide Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel 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 A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Experience Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Rate used on DVD-Video discs Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS Stereo Channel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass 41 42 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 Table A13 Power OffButton Name Game Aiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A14 Table A16 Table A17 Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GameTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A21 Channels driven Dimensions Product Shipping Width General Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power ConsumptionProduct Shipping Weight 31.5 lb 14.3kg 36.7 lb 16.7kg Linear High-Level 200mV/47k ohms