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AVR3550HD
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. The A/V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as ra
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SAFETY INFORMATION unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution Important Safety Information when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged Verify Line Voltage Before Use by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond our control, including Your AVR 3550HD has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection the nature of the finish, cl
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 6 INTRODUCTION 40 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 40 Analog Audio Signals 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 40 Digital Audio Signals 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 40 Surround Modes ® 15 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 41 Dolby Surround Settings 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 42 Night Mode 18 CONNECTIONS 42 Manual Setup 18 Speaker Connections 42 Step One – Determine Speaker Crossover 18 Subwoofer 42 Step Two – Meas
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INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 3550HD at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM ® advanced Harman Kardon video processing capabilities yet, and a Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product! wealth of listening and viewing options. ® For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share To obtain the maximum enjoyment from yo
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INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs Ease of Use ® ™ • AM/FM/XM * tuner • EzSet/EQ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in high-definition video • Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable) • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (assignable) • Color-coded connections Audio/Video Inputs • Programmable, learning 7-device main remote control • Three Analog Video (assignable) (includes AV
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 Power Message Display Speaker/Channel / Navigation Volume Indicator Input Indicators Headphone AVR Resolution Video / Navigation Jack/EzSet/EQ Source List Analog Audio Microphone Front Inputs Settings Modes Digital Input Standby/On Info Audio Surround Back/Exit Remote Audio Inputs Video Front Switch Settings Effects Modes IR Sensor (Optical and Inputs OK Coaxial Front) NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands or places it in Standby mode for quick turn-on. 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 Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3550HD’s rear panel.
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 S-Video Component Composite HDMI Component Video AC Power FM Antenna 1, 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 The Bridge II 1, 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Monitor Outputs Input Video HDMI S-Video 2 Monitor XM Monitor Main Power AM Antenna Output Outputs Antenna Output Switch Composite 2 Output Analog 2 Outputs Zone 2 Audio Outputs Analog 1–5 Inputs Zone 2 IR Input Carrier IR Output A-BUS Preamp Remote Analog 4 Front Speaker 6-/8- Coaxial Coaxial Switched AC RS-232 RS-232 Port Outputs IR In
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power Composite and S-Video 2 Outputs: Connect one of these supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on using analog video outputs to the composite or S-video inputs of a recording the remote control. device. A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog video source is playing. AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to this input for use with most docking iPod models, 4G and later (not included). Turn the receiver off (Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge II. 6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio ™ ™ outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD-Audio, SACD , Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD, or any other external decoder) to these jacks. Zone 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to p
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off Device Power On AVR Power On Device Power Off Source Selectors Video Modes Audio Effects Surround Modes Alphanumeric Keys Activity Last Back/Exit Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Light Teletext Volume Channel Mute Transport Controls Record Info Settings Source Settings Sleep Settings AVR Settings Zone Selector NOTE: To make it easier to follow the Learn instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this p
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 3550HD remote is capable of controlling 8devices, including Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the included The Bridge II. During device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your turn on the receiver and switch the remote’s device mode to operate source components into the remote. To operate a componen
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button, to display the disc’s menu. Teletext Buttons: These buttons are used with some source devices. See Table A13 in the appendix for details. They are also used with a Teletext-capable television if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control selects a preset radio station. While operating a cab
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ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Power Off Mute Not Used Source Selectors AVR Settings Sleep Settings Info Settings Back/Exit Menu Navigation OK Volume Controls Transport Controls Zone Selector Zone Indicator NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. 15 15
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ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone Menu Button: This button is used to display the main menu on some system with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an source devices. To display the AVR 3550HD’s main menu, press the A-BUS device. It may be used to control the power, volume and mute AVR Settings Button. functions or to select a source input for the remote zone, and to control ⁄ ¤ ‹ › Navigation ( / / / ) and OK Butt
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INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 3550HD may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power you have owned. This introductory section will help you to familiarize of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater. yourself with some basic concepts, which will make setup and operation Some people use two subwoofers, for additional power and even smoother. distribution of the sound. Typical Home Theater
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CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to Subwoofer connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which require devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the ® more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers CEA color-coding standard. See Table 1. offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier. Usually, Table 1 – Connection Color
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CONNECTIONS of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed; and the latest You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy- Master Audio. right laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use. NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD L Analog audio players only output multichannel audio through their multichan- c
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CONNECTIONS Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack. to the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads have no Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital polarity, and you may connect them to either terminal. See Figure 14. audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance
