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Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 7550HD AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    • Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. • Due to the weight of the AVR 7550HD and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    RS-232 Serial Port 21 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 22 GETTING STARTED 24 INSTALLATION 29 INITIAL SETUP Using the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/EQ Set Up Sources 33 OPERATION Turning On the AVR 7550HD Volume Control Dolby Volume Mute Function...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and sounding better than ever. The AVR 7550HD multizone 7.2-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options.

  • Page 6: Audio Inputs

    • IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 7550HD. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls •...

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Controls

    FRONT- PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Rear -Panel Connections

    REAR - PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO COMPOSITE...
  • Page 10 When this connection is used, the AVR 7550HD will automat- ically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that trig- gers it to turn on when the AVR 7550HD is on, and off when the AVR 7550HD is placed in the Standby Mode. The connected compo- nent must respond to 6-volt presence as the control signal.
  • Page 11 If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs, these connections are unnecessary, as the AVR 7550HD will convert the composite or S-video source signal to the correct format for a single video-cable connection to the TV.

  • Page 12: Main Remote Control Functions

    MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Last Back/Exit Light Soft Keys Volume Mute Record Info Settings AVR Settings/Remote Menu Zone Selector Device Power On Device Power Off LCD Display Video Modes Surround Modes...
  • Page 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 7550HD remote is capable of controlling up to 14 devices, including the AVR itself, an iPod docked in the included The Bridge II, a USB device and a Network device (see page 37 for details). During the installation process, you may program the codes for your source components into the remote.
  • Page 14 Teletext service. Volume Control: Press to raise or lower the volume. Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 7550HD’s speaker and headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off the receiver. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control changes the station.

  • Page 15: Zone 2 Remote Control Functions

    ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Back/Exit Volume Controls Zone Selector IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Network Sleep Settings AVR Settings BACK/EXIT MENU Menu Transport Controls 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.
  • Page 16 Remote IR Outputs or the A-BUS IR Output. The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 7550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. When the Zone Selector is pressed to switch the remote to Zone 1 mode (the Zone Indicator will turn green), the power, volume and mute controls will only affect the main listening area.

  • Page 17: Introduction To Home Theater

    DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and Logic 7 (7.1 and 7.2 modes). The surround back speakers are optional, and the AVR 7550HD may be set up with a 5.1- or 5.2-channel system in the main listening area, and the surround back channels reassigned to a multizone system, where the surround back channels power loudspeakers located in another room.

  • Page 18: Connections

    Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3. The AVR 7550HD offers Right the option of connecting two subwoofers to independent outputs,...

  • Page 19: Analog Audio

    Use the analog audio connections even with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another 2-channel digital audio source is in use in the main listen- ing area. The AVR 7550HD is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time. CONNECTIONS You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources using analog connections.

  • Page 20: Antennas

    AVR 7550HD, but it may no longer be available. Although you may use a module with standard audio connections, labeled for “car and home use,” you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 7550HD’s ease of control. RS-232 SERIAL PORT...

  • Page 21: Speaker Placement

    2 feet above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers with the AVR 7550HD, place them in the front left and right positions. Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    CD player, HDTV set-top box, personal video recorder (PVR), TiVo device or VCR. The A, B, C and D sources were added to the AVR 7550HD to enable you to benefit from the wide variety of audio and video inputs available, and these sources may be used for any device type.
  • Page 23 • If your system-best video connection is “S-video” , or if you have source devices with S-video outputs that have not been assigned to an HDMI or Component Video Input, then assign up to three devices to one of the three numbered S-video Inputs. •...

  • Page 24: Installation

    STEP TEN – Connect Remote IR Inputs and Outputs The AVR 7550HD is equipped with a Remote IR Input, a Zone 2 Input and both full-carrier and stripped Remote IR Outputs to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations.
  • Page 25 A. Connect an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs. It is recommended that you place the amplifier in the same room as the AVR 7550HD so that a shorter length of interconnect cable is used with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room.
  • Page 26 AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear panel. Turn on the device’s mechanical or master power switch, and that device will power on any time the AVR 7550HD is turned on (some devices may require additional steps to power on from their standby mode). If the device has a clock or must always be on (such as a cable set-top box programmed to make recordings), do not plug it into this outlet.
  • Page 27 7. When a compatible code set is found, press the OK Button to program it into the Source Selector. 8. Check that other functions control the device correctly. Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several models, while other codes vary. Repeat this process until you’ve pro- grammed a satisfactory code set that operates most functions.
  • Page 28 STEP FIFTEEN – Turn On the AVR 7550HD Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 7550HD. 1. Flip down the Front-Panel Door and press the Main Power Switch in.

  • Page 29: Initial Setup

    In this section, you will configure the AVR 7550HD 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 front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system.

  • Page 30: Set Up Sources

    Off. The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only “audio- only” sources on the AVR 7550HD are the Radio, The Bridge II (video may be available; see page 37), USB, the Network and Internet Radio, which use special on-screen menus.
  • Page 31 6-/8-Channel Inputs The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs (DVD-Audio, Blu-ray Disc, SACD and HD-DVD) on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output. HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player: •...
  • Page 32 INITIAL SETUP Adjust Lip Sync: Resynchronizes the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display. The Lip Sync adjuster appears by itself, enabling you to view the video while listening to the audio.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Settings menu, as described on page 48. Dolby Volume The AVR 7550HD is one of the first products to implement Dolby Volume processing, which can improve the audio performance of the system by revealing subtle details even at normal home-listening volumes.

  • Page 34: Mute Function

    • Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices. USING THE TUNER To select the AVR 7550HD’s built-in tuner: 1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the to scroll to the desired tuner band.

  • Page 35: Xm ® Radio Operation

    1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346); Canadian customers should visit xmradio.ca or call XM Listener Care at 1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677). The AVR 7550HD is an XM Ready device, and is able to receive the XM service when a user-supplied XM antenna module is connected and the service activated.

  • Page 36: Usb Playback

    Navigation Button. To create a Favourites list, log onto www.radioharmankardon.com from your PC. Enter the ID # of your AVR 7550HD (found by pressing the Menu Button and selecting “Network Setup”) and create an account. Favourites that you select on the Web site will be available on the AVR.

  • Page 37: Network Playback

    The Bridge II is an included dock that is compatible with most docking iPod models, 4G and later (not included). When The Bridge II is connected to its proprietary input on the AVR 7550HD and the ® Player version 11 or iPod is docked, you may play the audio, video and still-image ®...

  • Page 38: Ipod Manual Mode

    While a selection is playing, the song title and play mode icon will appear in the front-panel Message Display. If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 7550HD and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode, the Now Playing screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Surround Mode

    • To resume a paused slideshow, press the Pause Button. Pressing the Play Button begins audio playback. • To play an audio track stored on the iPod, adjust the slideshow settings on the iPod. • To skip to the next or previous photo on the iPod, press the Next or Previous Transport Control.

  • Page 40: Advanced Functions

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 7550HD’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 7550HD is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this section, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described.

  • Page 41: Dolby ® Surround Settings

    Button toggles the setting on or off. MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 7550HD is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ II process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 7550HD’s performance.

  • Page 42: Number Of Speakers

    The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 7550HD is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 7550HD’s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation...

  • Page 43: Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

    easier than ever, since an external power amplifier is not required. Select the Zone 2 option at this line, and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room. The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1 channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information.

  • Page 44: Audio Effects

    0dB, scroll down to this line at the bottom of the menu and press the OK Button. To set your levels using the AVR 7550HD’s internal test tone, adjust the TEST TONE line as follows: Test Tone: Determines whether the test tone is active. To begin, press the OK Button repeatedly to select the OFF, AUTO or MANUAL setting.

  • Page 45: Video Adjustments

    VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 7550HD uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video is upscaled to 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré...

  • Page 46: How To Adjust The Custom Picture Settings

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Noise Reduction: Adjust this setting to Low, Medium or High to filter out signal noise, or turn it off. MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts.

  • Page 47: Multizone Operation

    Reduce the sharpness setting on your television, and the setting on the AVR 7550HD, if necessary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test screen.

  • Page 48: Advanced Remote Control Functions

    AVR. ADVANCED REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 7550HD remote control also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to the Function List (Table A14 in the appendix) for assistance in operating...

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    The function of each button will not neces- sarily correspond to the label printed on the button. The AVR 7550HD remote is a sophisticated and versatile device that is easy to program, thanks to its menu-based system.
  • Page 50 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS through the available characters. To move to the next character, either press the Button, or press the next desired Alphanumeric Key. Press the OK Button when you have finished. To execute an activity, press the Activity Button, then the Alphanumeric Key you selected as the command button in Step 4.

  • Page 51: Processor Reset

    After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets. To reset the AVR 7550HD, place it in Standby mode (press the front- panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press the front-panel AVR Settings and Source List Buttons simultaneously until the RESET message appears.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Content has not been shared by network device Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 7550HD, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” , which is located in the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 53: Appendix

    Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 7550HD Source Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV CBL/SAT or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player...
  • Page 54 APPENDIX Table A2 – continued Internet Radio Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Video Input Internet Radio Audio Input Resolution to Display 480i 480i Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Internet Radio Zone 2 Video Trigger 2 Dolby Volume Medium Medium...
  • Page 55 Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults Speaker Position Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 A/V Lip Sync Delay (See Info Settings Menu) Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat Device Type Surround Modes...
  • Page 56 APPENDIX Table A5 – continued Internet Radio Device Type USB Drive Surround Modes Video Input Audio Input Internet Radio Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Internet Radio Zone 2 Video Trigger 2 Dolby Volume Record Out Table A6 –...
  • Page 57 Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Video Mode Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan Noise Reduction MPEG Noise Reduction Cross Color Suppressor Flesh Tone Enhancement Black Level Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect 3:02 Table A7 – continued Internet Radio Video Mode...
  • Page 58 APPENDIX Table A8 – Surround Modes Default Cable/Sat DVD Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic 7 Movie Music Logic 7 Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width Dimension Panorama...
  • Page 59 Table A10 – System Settings Feature Front-Panel Dimmer Volume Units Volume Default Volume Default Level Unit of Measure Language HDMI Audio to TV Dolby Volume Calibration Menu Transparency Volume/Status Messages Menus Setup and Slide-In Menus Screen Saver Software Version Table A11 – Network Settings Setting ID # Network Settings...
  • Page 60 APPENDIX Table A13 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers.
  • Page 61 Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit- streams, but thanks to the AVR 7550HD’s post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.
  • Page 62 Movie encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility. Logic 7 The AVR 7550HD is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional 2-channel music recordings.
  • Page 63 Table A13 – continued Surround Mode Description 2-Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal or a downmix of a multichannel signal. The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used.
  • Page 64 APPENDIX Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 38 Figure 38 – Remote Control Function List Reference when using the Function List. 13 14...
  • Page 65 Table A14 – Remote Control Function List Button Name AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power On Device Power Off Cable/SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel The Bridge Input Sel...
  • Page 66 APPENDIX Table A14 – continued Button Name Cable/SAT Game AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power On Power On Play Device Power Off Power Off Stop Cable/SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel...

  • Page 67: Technical Specifications

    Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB Please register your AVR 7550HD at www.harmankardon.com. 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. Video Section Television Format...
  • Page 68 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 www.harmankardon.com © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1308Z...

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