Harman Kardon Stereo Receiver AVR 3550HD User Manual

AVR 3550HD

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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S A F E T Y IN F O R M AT IO N

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 radiators, heat registers, stoves

or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-

type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into

your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when

the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

operate normally, or has been dropped.

Wet Location Marking

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Service Instructions

CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel

only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than

that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.

Outdoor Use Marking

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this

apparatus to rain or moisture.

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unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution

when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged

by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond our control, including

the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration

caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution

be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal

maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture.

Your AVR 3550HD has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection

to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire

hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or

about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit

into a wall outlet.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after

unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy

water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth.

NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning

agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.

Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not

recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical

devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on

them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service

center with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Moving the Unit

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords

with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from

the AC outlet.

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug; never

pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time,

disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

Do Not Open the Cabinet

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to pro-

vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interfer-

ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet

may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your

guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple acciden-

tally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and

consult an authorized service center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is

grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides

information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conduc-

tors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and

requirements of the grounding electrode.

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV

(cable TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides

guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground

shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point

of cable entry as possible.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Installation Location

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15

• To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the

unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that

the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during ship-

ment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest

that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or

should the unit ever need repair.

• Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for

ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area,

make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some

circumstances, a fan may be required.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done

by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other card-

board inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be col-

lapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

• Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

• Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed

to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

• Avoid moist or humid locations.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and

other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environ-

ment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

• 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 3550HD and the heat generated by the amplifiers,

there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the

It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.

Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

2 S A F E T Y IN F O R M AT IO N

40 A D VA N C E D F U N C T IO N S

6 IN T R O D U C T IO N

Audio Processing and Surround Sound

Analog Audio Signals

7 F R O N T-P A N E L C O N T R O L S

9 R E A R -P A N E L C O N N E C T IO N S

12 M A IN R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

15 Z O N E 2 R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

17 IN T R O D U C T IO N T O H O M E T H E AT E R

18 C O N N E C T IO N S

Digital Audio Signals

Surround Modes

Dolby Surround Settings

Night Mode

Manual Setup

Speaker Connections

Subwoofer

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

Audio Connections

Digital Audio

Step One – Determine Speaker Crossover

Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances

Step Three – Manual Setup Menu

Number of Speakers

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

Sub Mode

Adjust Speaker Distance Menu

Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually

Audio Effects

Analog Audio

Video Connections

Digital Video

Analog Video

Antennas

RS-232 Serial Port

Video Adjustments

Video Modes

21 S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T

22 IN S TA L L AT IO N

How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings

Multizone Operation

Installing a Multizone System

Operating the Multizone System

System Settings

Advanced Remote Control Functions

Punch-Through Programming

Activities (Macros)

Learning

Resetting the Remote

Processor Reset

Memory

Step One – Connect the Speakers

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

Step Five – Connect the Video Display

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

Step Nine – Remote IR Inputs and Output (optional)

Step Ten – Install a Multizone System (optional)

Step Eleven – Turn On the AVR 3550HD

51 T R O U B L E S H O O T IN G G U ID E

52 A P P E N D IX

31 IN IT IA L S E T U P

Using the On-Screen Menu System

Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet/EQ Technology

Set Up Sources

59, 68 Trademark Acknowledgments

68 T E C H N IC A L S P E C IF IC AT IO N S

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

appliance to rain or moisture.

35 O P E R AT IO N

Turning On the AVR 3550HD

Volume Control

Mute Function

Sleep Timer

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Headphones

For Canadian model

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade

of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Source Selection

Using the Tuner

XM Radio Operation

Recording

Using

Docking Station

Modèle pour les Canadien

Selecting a Surround Mode

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme

à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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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.

W W W .H A R M A N K A R D O N .C O M

Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon^®product!

advanced Harman Kardon video processing capabilities yet, and a

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 your new receiver, please read

this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar with its

features and their operation.

a passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology

to achieve premium performance. To this end, Harman Kardon, Inc.,

invented the receiver, a single component designed to simplify home

entertainment while maintaining the highest level of quality. Over the

years, Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, and have

delivered superior value. The AVR 3550HD multizone 7.1-channel digital

audio/video receiver carries this tradition forward, with some of the most

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its

operation, please contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom

installer, or visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver

Audio Section

Surround Modes

• 75 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,

20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 525 watts total

• Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD

• Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz

• High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with

low negative feedback

• Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference or Wide, two-channel)

• Dolby Headphone Version 2, up to 96kHz

• All-discrete amplifier circuitry

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• DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio

• Quadruple-crossover bass management

• 24-Bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic^®CS 49700 DSP processor

• 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion

• DTS (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete and Matrix)

• DTS 96/24^™(DTS Stereo)

• DTS Neo:6^®(Cinema 5- or 6-channel; Music 5- or 6-channel),

up to 96kHz

• Sampling upconversion to 96kHz

• Logic 7^®(Movie, Music and Game – 5.1 and 7.1), up to 96kHz

• 5- or 7-Channel Stereo, up to 96kHz

• Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass)

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Audio Inputs

Ease of Use

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• AM/FM/XM * tuner

• EzSet/EQ automated setup (microphone supplied)

• Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable)

• Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable)

• 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (assignable)

• Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in

high-definition video

• Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display

• Color-coded connections

Audio/Video Inputs

• Programmable, learning 7-device main remote control

(includes AVR control over The Bridge II)

• Three Analog Video (assignable)

• Front-panel Analog Video (assignable)

• Three Component Video 100MHz (assignable)

• Three HDMI^™(V.1.3 with Deep Color and audio/video processing)

• Source input renaming

• Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec)

• RS-232 serial port for system upgrades

• Switched accessory power outlet

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• Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing

Transcodes composite and S-video to component video

• Remote infrared (IR) input and output

• Zone 2 IR input, Carrier IR Output and A-BUS IR Output

• IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation

Transcodes 480i video to component video format, with upscaling

to 1080i

Transcodes 480i video to HDMI output, with upscaling up to 1080p

Supplied Accessories

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for iPod** connectivity with audio/video playback

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 3550HD. If any

of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer

service at www.harmankardon.com.

Digital Audio Inputs

• Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel

• System and Zone 2 remote controls

• EzSet/EQ microphone

• Optical: three rear-panel/one front-panel

Outputs

•

docking station for iPod

• 7.1-Channel preamp outputs

• AM loop antenna

• Analog Audio 2 and 4

• FM wire antenna

• Analog Video 2

• Six AAA batteries

• Video monitor (composite, S-video and component)

• Digital audio (one coaxial)

• HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color)

• Two covers for front-panel jacks

• AC power cord

* XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required. Hardware and

service sold separately. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

• Multizone audio: speaker- and two line-level (one dedicated,

one shared with surround back channels)

** Compatible with most docking iPod models, 4G and later. Video and still-image

viewing requires an iPod that supports video browsing.

• A-BUS Port

• Headphone

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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

HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR

Input on the AVR 3550HD’s rear panel.

Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes:

• Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the rear-panel

Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to access the AVR’s

main menu.

• Standby: Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on.

• On: When the AVR is turned on, this LED turns white.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access the

AVR’s Source Info submenu, which contains the settings for the

current source.

NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR

and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If

none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon

service center for inspection and repair before using it again.

Resolution: Each press of this button changes the AVR’s video output

resolution to these settings: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR’s video output resolution is set

higher than the capabilities of the actual connection, you will not

see a picture. If the best video connection from the AVR to the

TV is either composite or S-video, press this button until the

resolution is set to 480i.

Source List: Press this button to select a source device, which

is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD.

Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.

Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line display

in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal

operation, the current source name appears on the upper line, while

the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When the on-screen

display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu settings appear.

Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects

submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls.

See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Video Modes: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes

submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the

picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using

the video display or TV.

Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4"

headphone plug into this jack for private listening.

This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the

EzSet/EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section.

OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.

Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround sound

(e.g., multichannel) mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on

screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel display.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu, or

to exit the menu system.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on

surround modes.

Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Front Inputs: Connect

a source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a digital

camera or game console, to these jacks. Use only one type of audio

and one type of video connection.

NOTE: The AVR’s menus refer to these jacks as the Optical

Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, S-Video Front and Analog

Front inputs.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate

which speaker positions you have configured (see the Initial Setup

Section), and the size (frequency range) of each speaker. The letters

will light inside the boxes to indicate which channels are present in

the incoming signal.

Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus

and to operate the tuner.

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Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power

supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on using

the remote control.

Composite and S-Video 2 Outputs: Connect one of these

analog video outputs to the composite or S-video inputs of a recording

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 reception.

Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If any of your

sources use composite or S-video connections, connect one or both of

these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your video display.

If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs,

these connections are unnecessary, as the AVR 3550HD will convert the

composite or S-video source signal to the correct format for a single

video cable connection to the TV.

XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM Connect-and-Play or Mini-Tuner

antenna module here.

Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-

conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct

speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative

connections).

HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals

between devices. Connect up to three HDMI-equipped source devices

to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable connection.

Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs: These speaker

outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7.1-channel home

theater, or may be reassigned to a remote room for multizone operation.

When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the

AVR 3550HD will automatically transcode analog video signals to the

HDMI format, upscaling to as high as 1080p.

Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with a

line-level input, connect it to this jack.

Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if

more power is desired. The Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs

may be used with an external amplifier to power the remote zone of

a multizone system.

Analog 1–5: Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of

a source device to any of these inputs. These inputs may be paired

with any video inputs.

NOTES:

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR

receiver on the front panel is blocked, connect an optional IR receiver to

the Remote IR Input jack. The Remote IR Output may be connected to

the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to enable remote control

through the AVR.

• The Analog 3 through 5 connectors physically line up

below the Video 1 through 3 connectors. For convenience,

consider using Analog 3 with Video 1, Analog 4 with Video 2

and Analog 5 with Video 3.

• The Analog 1 and 2 connectors don’t physically line up with

any analog video inputs. Consider using them for audio-only

devices, such as a CD player or cassette tape deck.

Zone 2 Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver located

in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR

(and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output) from the

remote zone.

• The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set of

outputs. Consider using the Analog 2 connectors for an audio

recorder, and the Analog 4 connectors for a video recorder

(along with the Video 2 connectors).

Remote IR Carrier Output: This output is similar in function to

the Remote IR Output, with the difference that this jack outputs the full

infrared signal as received by the AVR’s IR sensor or the Remote IR

Input, while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a “stripped” signal that

has no carrier frequency.

• You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and

digital audio input. This is useful for making recordings, for

multizone applications or simply as a backup.

A-BUS IR Output: This is an additional IR output that may only be

controlled through the A-BUS system. Use it as a dedicated connection

to sources used only with the A-BUS system.

Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of these analog audio

outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device. A signal is

available at these outputs whenever an analog audio source is playing.

A-BUS Port: Use a Category 5/5e cable to connect this port to

optional A-BUS equipment for multizone operation. When the A-BUS

system is used, it is possible to have a full 7.1-channel system in the

main listening room at the same time the multizone system is in use.

Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2/3 Digital Audio Inputs: If a

source has a compatible digital audio output, and if you are not using

an HDMI connection for audio for the device, connect it to one of these

jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear

PCM. Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.

Composite and S-Video 1, 2 and 3 Video Inputs: Use these

jacks to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR,

DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Use only one type of video

connection for each source.

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also an audio

recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder’s input

for improved recording quality. Only PCM digital audio signals (coaxial

and optical) are available for recording.

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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

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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 power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system.

Component Video 1, 2 and 3 Inputs: If a video source has

analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not using

an HDMI connection, connect the component video outputs of the

source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not make

any other video connections to that source.

Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of

the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is

component-video-capable (but does not have HDMI), connect these

jacks to the video display.

NOTES:

• Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the

Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources.

• Composite and S-video signals are upscaled to as high as

1080i and available at these outputs. If your video display’s

best connection is component video, it is the only video

connection required from the AVR to the display.

RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with

your personal computer in case we offer a software upgrade for the

receiver in the future.

RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position

unless the AVR 3550HD is being upgraded.

RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power

cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever

you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than

50 watts of power.

AC Power Input: After you have made all other connections, plug the

AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet.

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IR Transmitter Lens

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

Device Power On

Device Power Off

Source Selectors

Video Modes

Audio Effects

Surround Modes

Alphanumeric Keys

Activity

Last

Back/Exit

Navigation

Disc Menu

Light

Teletext

Volume

Mute

Channel

Transport Controls

Record

Info Settings

Source Settings

Sleep Settings

AVR Settings

Zone Selector

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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.

Learn

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M A IN R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

The AVR 3550HD remote is capable of controlling 8devices, including

the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the included The Bridge II. During

the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your

source components into the remote. To operate a component, press its

Selector button to change the device mode.

Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also

turn on the receiver and switch the remote’s device mode to operate

the source. The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the

last-used tuner band (AM, FM or XM). Each successive press changes

the band.

Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types

of components, with only the codes specific to each brand and model

changing, depending on which product code is programmed. The AUX

and CBL/SAT Source Selectors may be used for multiple device types,

depending on the first digit of the product code. Other Source Selectors

may be reassigned to other device types (see Initial Setup section).

Audio Effects: Press to directly access the Audio Effects submenu,

which allows adjustment of the AVR’s tone and other controls. Each

additional press scrolls to the next line in the menu. See the Initial Setup

section for more information.

Video Modes: Press for direct access to the Video Modes submenu,

which contains picture settings to be used after you have adjusted the

picture settings on the video display or TV. Each successive press scrolls

to the next line in the menu. See the Advanced Functions section for

more information.

AUX Source Selctor: CD player product codes begin with 0, 1 or

2. VCR codes begin with 3 or 4. HDTV set-top box codes begin with

6, PVD codes begin with 7 and TiVo set-top box codes begin with 8.

CBL/SAT Source Selector: Cable set-top box codes begin with

0, 1 or 2, and satellite set-top box codes begin with 3 or 4.

Surround Modes: Press to directly access the Surround Modes

submenu. Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu:

Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. The

menu lines indicate types of audio input signals.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the AVR 3550HD’s audio and video

inputs are independently assignable. Select the inputs to which

the device is physically connected during Initial setup. Any

device may be connected to any compatible input and given

any name (e.g., DVD or Game).

Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and select one

⁄ ¤

of the available surround mode options, using the

Buttons. Press

the OK Button, then press the Back/Exit Button to exit the Surround

Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy.

Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions, although the

precise codes transmitted vary depending on the device mode. Due to

the wide variety of functions for various source devices, we have included

only a few of the most-often used functions on the remote: alphanumeric

keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access and

power on and off.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround

modes.

Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep timer, which turns

off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes.

Each press increases the timer by 10 minutes, ending with the “Sleep

Off” message.

Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time, even in another

device mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes,

Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press the AVR

Settings button near the bottom of the remote to return it to AVR mode.

Volume Control: Press to raise or lower the volume.

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Navigation ( / / / ) and OK Buttons: These buttons are

A button’s function depends on which component is being controlled.

See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the functions for each type

of component.

used to make selections within the menu system and to operate the

tuner.

IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,

infrared codes are emitted through this lens.

Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter numbers for

radio station frequencies or to select station presets.

AVR Power On Button: Press to turn on the AVR. The Master

Power Switch on the rear panel must be on.

Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top

box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous television channel.

Device Power Off Button: Press a device’s Source Selector, then

Activity: With this button, up to eleven Activities may be programmed

to transmit a series of commands with a single press. Execute an Activity

by pressing this button, then the Alphanumeric Key (or the AVR Power

On Button) into which it was programmed. See the Advanced Functions

section for more information on Activities.

press this button to turn off the device.

Device Power On Button: Press a device’s Source Selector, then

press this button to turn on the device.

Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 3550HD’s speaker and head-

phone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume,

or turn off the receiver.

Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu

system.

Menu Button: This button is used to display the main menu on some

source devices. To display the AVR 3550HD’s main menu, press the

AVR Settings Button.

AVR Power Off Button: Press to turn off the AVR 3550HD.

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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 cable, satellite or

HDTV set-top box or a television, press these buttons to change channels.

Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an audio

or video recorder is in use.

AVR Settings Button: Press to display the AVR’s Main Menu, or

to switch the remote to AVR device mode.

Info Settings Button: Press to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which

contains the settings for the current source.

Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this

button to display a source device’s settings menu.

Zone Selector: Use this switch to select whether AVR commands

will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a

multizone system (Zone 2). For normal operation, leave the switch in

the Zone 1 position.

Track Skip: These buttons are used with source components to

change tracks or chapters.

Transport Controls: These buttons are used to control source

components.

Light: Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote. Press it again

to turn the backlight off, or wait ten seconds after the last button press

for the light to turn off on its own.

Learn: The AVR 3550HD remote is capable of “learning” individual

IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device.

See Step Eight of the Installation section.

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IR Transmitter

Power Off

Mute

Not Used

Source Selectors

AVR Settings

Sleep Settings

Info Settings

Back/Exit

Navigation

Volume Controls

Zone Selector

Transport Controls

Zone Indicator

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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.

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Z O N E 2 R E M O T E C O N T R O L F U N C T IO N S

The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone

system with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an

A-BUS device. It may be used to control the power, volume and mute

functions or to select a source input for the remote zone, and to control

a Harman Kardon source connected to one of the AVR’s Remote IR

Outputs or the A-BUS IR Output.

Menu Button: This button is used to display the main menu on some

source devices. To display the AVR 3550HD’s main menu, press the

AVR Settings Button.

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Navigation ( / / / ) and OK Buttons: These buttons are

used to make selections within the menu system and also to operate

the tuner.

The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to

directly control the AVR 3550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape

players. The power, volume and mute controls will only affect the main

listening area.

Zone Selector and Zone Indicator: Each press of the Zone

Selector determines whether the AVR commands will affect the main

listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone (Zone 2). The Zone Indicator

will turn green when Zone 1 has been selected, and red for Zone 2.

The Zone Indicator will also light briefly whenever any button is pressed.

The Zone 2 remote requires two AAA batteries (included) that are

installed in the battery compartment on the back of the remote. Make

sure to observe proper polarity by matching the + and – symbols on

the batteries to the symbols printed inside the compartment.

Volume Controls: Press to raise or lower the volume level in the

remote zone.

IR Transmitter: This lens emits infrared codes when buttons on

the remote are pressed.

Power Off: Press to turn off the AVR 3550HD. The Zone 2 remote

has no Power On Button, since the AVR turns on its multizone system

automatically when any of the Input Selectors is pressed, even if the

AVR itself is in Standby mode. When in the main listening room, press

any Input Selector or the AVR Selector to turn on the AVR 3550HD.

Mute: Press to mute the AVR 3550HD’s remote zone speakers tem-

porarily. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the volume, or

turn off the multizone system. Unless the remote is used in the main

listening area, only the remote zone will be affected.

Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device for the remote zone. It will also turn on the multizone system

and switch the remote to the source’s device mode. You may select

a different source device than the main room. If you select the same

source as the main room, then any commands sent to the source will

affect both zones. The first press of the Radio Selector switches the

AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM, FM or XM). Each successive

press changes the band.

NOTE: The blank button to the left of the Radio Selector is not

used, even though pressing it causes the Zone Indicator to light up.

Transport Controls: These buttons are used to control many source

components.

AVR Settings Button: Press to display the AVR’s Main Menu. It is

also used to switch the remote to AVR device mode.

Info Settings Button: Press to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which

contains the settings for the current source.

Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep timer, which turns

off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes.

Each additional press increases the timer by 10 minutes, ending with the

“Sleep Off” message.

Back/Exit: Press to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu

system.

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IN T R O D U C T IO N T O H O M E T H E AT E R

The AVR 3550HD may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver

you have owned. This introductory section will help you to familiarize

yourself with some basic concepts, which will make setup and operation

smoother.

channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power

of an explosion, adding realism and excitement to your home theater.

Some people use two subwoofers, for additional power and even

distribution of the sound.

Typical Home Theater System

Surround Modes

A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which controls

the system; a disc player; a source component for television broadcasts

(cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected to

the TV); a video display (television); and loudspeakers.

There are different theories as to the best way to present surround

sound and to distribute information to the speakers. A variety of algo-

rithms have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear

sounds in the real world, resulting in a rich variety of options.

Several companies have taken surround sound in different directions:

Multichannel Audio

• Dolby Laboratories – Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital,

Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker,

Dolby Headphone

The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement of loud-

speakers around the room to produce “surround sound.” Surround

sound immerses you in the presentation for increased realism.

• DTS – DTS-HD High Resolution Audio^™, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS,

DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24

The AVR 3550HD may have up to seven speakers connected directly to

it (plus a subwoofer). Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier

channel inside the receiver. A system with more than two speakers is

called a multichannel system.

• Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) –

Logic 7

• Front Left and Right – The main speakers are used as in a

2-channel system. In many surround modes, these speakers are

used for ambient sound while the main action, especially dialogue,

is moved to the center speaker.

• Stereo Modes – Generic modes that expand upon conventional

2-channel stereo, including 5- and 7-Channel Stereo

Table A12 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the

mode groups and the mode options available within each group. Digital

modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are only available with specially

encoded programs, such as HDTV, Blu-ray discs and digital cable or

satellite television. Other modes may be used with digital and analog

signals to create a different surround presentation, or to use a different

number of speakers. Surround Mode selection depends upon the num-

ber of speakers in your system, the materials you are watching or listen-

ing to, and your personal tastes.

• Center – The center speaker is used for dialogue in movies and

television programs, allowing the dialogue to originate near the actors’

faces, for a more natural sound.

• Surround Left and Right – The surround speakers improve direc-

tionality of ambient sounds. In addition, more loudspeakers play

dynamic soundtracks without risk of overloading any one speaker.

• Surround Back Left and Right – Additional surround speakers may

be placed behind the listening position, improving the precision of

ambient sounds and allowing for more realistic pans.

The surround back speakers are used with surround modes designed

for 7.1-channel systems, such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus,

Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio and Logic 7 (7.1 modes). The surround

back speakers are optional, and the AVR 3550HD may be set up with

a 5.1-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.

Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the

front speakers. Although all of the speakers in the system will be

calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position, most artists

use the surround speakers for ambient effects only, and they program

their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers.

• Subwoofer – A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest

frequencies (the bass). It augments smaller, limited-range satellite

speakers used for the other channels. Many digital-format programs,

such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital, contain a low-frequency

effects (LFE) channel which is directed to the subwoofer. The LFE

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There are different types of audio and video connections used to

connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source

devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the

Subwoofer

The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which require

more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers

offer powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier. 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.

CEA color-coding standard. See Table 1.

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide

Audio Connections

Left

Right

Front (FL/FR)

Center (C)

Surround (SL/SR)

Surround Back (SBL/SBR)

Subwoofer (SUB)

Although the purple subwoofer output looks similar to full-range analog

audio jacks, it is filtered to allow only the low frequencies to pass. Don’t

connect this output to any other devices.

Digital Audio Connections

Coaxial

Optical

Input

Video Connections

Component

Composite

Preout

Subwoofer

S-Video

Figure 3 – Subwoofer

™

HDMI Connections (digital audio/video)

HDMI

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

Speaker Connections

Audio and video signals originate in “source devices,” including your

DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder,

tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television box or MP3 player.

The AVR’s tuner also counts as a source, even though no external

connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and

the XM antenna module.

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker

terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors,

or leads, inside plastic insulation, that are differentiated in some way,

such as with colors or stripes.

The differentiation preserves polarity, without which low-frequency

performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the receiver’s

speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one

negative (–). Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker,

which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver,

which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1).

The negative terminals are both black.

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of

the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections

used depend upon the capabilities of the source device and video display.

Audio Connections

There are two types of audio connections: digital and analog. Digital

audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital

surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for non-compressed

PCM digital audio. There are three types of digital audio connections:

HDMI, coaxial and optical. Never use more than one type of digital

audio connection for each source device. However, it’s okay to make

both analog and digital audio connections to the same source.

The AVR 3550HD uses binding-post

speaker terminals that can accept banana

plugs or bare-wire cables. Banana plugs

are inserted into the hole in the middle of

the terminal cap. See Figure 1.

NOTE: HDMI signals may carry both audio and video. If your

video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI

connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a

separate digital audio connection is not required. Turn the

volume on your television all the way down.

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs

Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is

revealed.

Digital Audio

2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.

The AVR 3550HD is equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition

Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables

digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable,

delivering the highest quality picture and sound.

3. Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly.

The AVR 3550HD uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and

is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the

HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections in your system.

The AVR 3550HD implements Deep Color, which increases by an order

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

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of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed; and the latest

lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD

Master Audio.

You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected

sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy-

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

players only output multichannel audio through their multichan-

nel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio connection in

addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video

and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be

stored on the disc.

Analog audio

cable (RCA)

Figure 7 – Analog Audio

Multichannel analog connections are used with high-definition sources

that decode the copy-protected digital content, such as some DVD-

Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The

multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players com-

pliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that output linear PCM signals

via an HDMI connection. Consult the owner’s guide for your disc player

for more information.

The AVR 3550HD converts analog video signals to the HDMI format,

including its on-screen menus, upscaling to high-definition 1080p resolution.

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If your

video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-

DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection is required.

HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.

Front Surround Center

Multichannel

analog audio

cable (RCA)

Figure 4 – HDMI Connection

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one

of the analog video connections (composite, S- or component video)

and a separate audio connection.

Subwoofer

Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although

they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital

audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 5.

The AVR 3550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio con-

nection for The Bridge II docking station for iPod. If you own a docking

iPod (most models, 4G or later), connect The Bridge II (included) to

The Bridge II port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod (not

included) in The Bridge II, and you may listen to your audio materials

through your high-performance audio system. You may view still images

or video materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod that

supports video browsing. Use the AVR 3550HD remote to control the

iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a

video display connected to the AVR. The Bridge II outputs analog audio

to the AVR 3550HD, and is available to the multiroom system.

Coaxial digital

Coaxial

audio cable

Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to

protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted.Input

connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs use a

gray shutter. See Figure 6.

Optical

Optical digital

Figure 9 – The Bridge II port

audio cable

Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio

Video Connections

Analog Audio

Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player,

cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to

the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of

these sources (only one at a time for any source).

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white)

and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached

to each other. See Figure 7.

Digital Video

For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may

make both connections.

If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI

inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the HDMI

signal includes both digital audio and video components.

The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation, as the

AVR 3550HD’s multizone system is not capable of converting a digital

signal to analog format. 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 listening area. The AVR 3550HD

is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time.

Analog Video

There are three types of analog video connections: composite video,

S-video and component video.

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Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The

jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack.

Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital

audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance

(intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single

cable. See Figure 10.

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads

to the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads have no

polarity, and you may connect them to either terminal. See Figure 14.

Composite

video cable

Figure 10 – Composite Video

S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance

components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The

plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin.

Align the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack. See Figure 11.

Figure 14 – AM Antenna

To enjoy XM satellite radio, purchase an XM Ready antenna module

and a subscription to the XM service. We recommend the XM Mini

Tuner and Home Dock Bundle, available at www.xmradio.com. The older

Connect-and-Play module is also compatible with the AVR 3550HD,

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 3550HD’s ease of control.

S-video cable

Figure 11 – S-Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components –

one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) –

that are transmitted using three separate cables. The “Y” cable is color-

coded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable is

colored red. See Figure 12.

RS-232 Serial Port

The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 3550HD is used only for software

upgrades. If an upgrade for the receiver’s operating system is released

in the future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete

instructions will be provided at that time.

Component

video cable

Figure 12 – Component Video

If it’s available on your video display, an HDMI connection is recom-

mended as the best quality connection, followed by component video,

S-video and then composite video.

NOTES:

• Copy-protected sources are not available at the Component

Video Monitor Outputs.

• Standard and high-definition analog video signals are upscaled

to 1080i resolution for the Component Video Monitor Outputs.

For improved video performance, consider upgrading to an

HDMI-capable video display with 1080p resolution.

Antennas

The AVR 3550HD uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM

antennas.

The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – FM Antenna

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Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening

position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly

face the listening position.

The surround back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from

the center speaker, or directly facing the opposite-side front speaker.

See Figure 16.

SUB

Front Speaker Placement

The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on

the wall above or below the video display screen.

30°

The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle, about

30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener.

Place the front left/right and center speakers at the same height, prefer-

ably at about the same height as the listener’s ears. The center speaker

should be no more than two feet above or below the left/right speakers.

If you’re using only two speakers with the AVR 3550HD, place them in

the front left and right positions.

90°

150°

Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers

in your system.

SUB

SBL

SBR

Figure 16 – Speaker Placement (7.1-Channel System)

30°

NOTE: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker

systems, for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, such as

Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS

Neo:6 mode. We do not recommend using the AVR 3550HD

in a 6.1-channel configuration. The 6.1-channel formats will

sound better when played through a 7.1-channel system. The

same surround back channel information is played through both

surround back speakers, but with twice the power and clarity.

110°

150°

To use the AVR 3550HD with a 6.1-channel speaker system,

place the single surround back speaker directly behind the

listener, but do not connect it until after you have run the

EzSet/EQ procedure for a 5.1-channel system. After the

EzSet/EQ process finishes, connect the surround back speaker

to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output. Then follow the

directions in the Advanced Features section for manual setup

of the surround back speaker.

Alternate placement

for Side Surround

Left Speaker

Alternate placement

for Side Surround

Right Speaker

Figure 15 – Speaker Placement (5.1-Channel System)

Subwoofer Placement

Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel

System

The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds

are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner

will reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a “boomy” sound.

Temporarily place the subwoofer where the listener normally sits, then

walk around the room until the low frequencies sound best. Place the

subwoofer in that spot.

The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the

center speaker, slightly behind and angled toward the listener.

Alternatively, place them behind the listener, with each surround speaker

facing the opposite-side front speaker. See Figure 15. The surround

speakers may be placed a little higher than the listener’s ears.

NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model

or brand loudspeaker is used for all positions.

Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel

System

In a 7.1-channel system, the side surround speakers are placed 90 degrees

from the center speaker, directly to either side of the listening position.

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Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver, turn

off all devices, including the AVR 3550HD, and unplug their power cords.

Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished

making all of your connections.

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. Connect an optional

XM antenna module designed for an XM Ready device. To enjoy XM

Radio, remember to purchase a subscription and activate your antenna

module. More information is available at www.xmradio.com. See Figure 19.

The receiver generates heat. Select a location that leaves several inches

of space on all sides. Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an

unventilated cabinet. Place components on separate shelves rather than

stacking them directly on top of the receiver. Some shelf surface finishes

are delicate. Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish.

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Step One – Connect the Speakers

Place your speakers as described in the Speaker Placement section.

Connect all of the loudspeakers to their corresponding speaker terminals

on the AVR 3550HD. See Figure 17. Maintain the proper polarity by

always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker

to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection

Color Guide on page 18 as a reference.

Figure 19 – Antenna Connections

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

A source is a device where the audio and video signals originate. Some

sources, such as CD players, only offer audio, while sources used for

watching movies or broadcast-television programming deliver a video

signal as well.

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There is a section of 8 buttons near the top of the remote designated

“Source Selectors”: Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game,

The Bridge and AUX. See page 12. Each button corresponds to a

“source input”. The AVR 3550HD’s flexible design allows you to use

almost any combination of audio and video connections for each source

device.

NOTE: This is not true of The Bridge II and the tuner, which use

dedicated audio source signals, and a dedicated video signal when

applicable for The Bridge II.

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Figure 17 – Speaker Connections

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Write down the audio and video inputs used for each device in Table A5

in the appendix. Table A2 indicates the default input-connection assign-

ments, any of which may be changed to match the actual connections

in your system.

Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 3550HD to the line-level

input on your subwoofer. See Figure 18. Consult the manufacturer’s

guide for the subwoofer for additional information.

The precise connections depend on the capabilities of the source device

and your video display (TV). Select the best audio and video connections

for each source, in order of preference:

When the system has two subwoofers for a 7.2-channel system, use a

Y-Adapter (not included) with one male RCA plug and two female RCA

jacks. Connect the male plug to the Subwoofer Output, and connect

each female jack to a cable that is then plugged into the line-level input

on each subwoofer.

HDMI Connections

• Choose the HDMI connection if it’s available on your source device

and your TV. An HDMI connection carries both digital audio and video,

enabling a single-cable connection from the source device to the

AVR. No other audio or video connections are usually required.

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NOTE: If your DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player

is not capable of outputting multichannel digital audio through its

HDMI output, make additional 6-/8-channel analog audio connections.

SUB

Figure 18 – Subwoofer Connection

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Audio Connections (for non-HDMI sources)

Component Video: If both the player and the TV have component

video connectors, connect the player as shown in Figure 22:

• Choose one digital audio connection: Optical or Coaxial

• Connect the player’s component video output to the Component

Video 1, 2 or 3 Input.

• Optional, or where digital audio is not available, for recording, for

multizone use or as a backup: Analog audio.

• Connect one of the player’s digital audio outputs to one of the Coaxial

or Optical Inputs.

Video Connections (for non-HDMI sources)

(choose only one, and make sure that type is available on your TV)

• Component video

• S-video

• Composite video

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NOTE: If the video display is equipped with a DVI digital video

input, it must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital

Content Protection) to display copy-protected materials. Use an

HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio

connection from the source.

Figure 22 – Connecting a Component-Video-Equipped Disc Player

Connect a DVD, SACD, Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD Player

HDMI Video: Connect the player as shown in Figure 20:

• Connect the player’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1, 2 or 3 Input.

If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs, add the 6-/8-Channel

Analog Audio Input connection, as shown in Figure 21.

Composite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to both

the player and the TV is either S-video or composite video, follow these

steps (see Figure 23):

• Connect the player’s S-video or composite video output (one only) to the

Video 1, 2 or 3 Input, or the front-panel Video 4 Composite or S-video

Input (see Figure 31).

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• Connect the player’s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical

Inputs.

If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs, connect it as shown

in Figure 23:

Figure 20 – Connecting an HDMI-Equipped Disc Player

If the DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player is not capable

of outputting multichannel audio through its HDMI output, connect it as

shown in Figure 21:

• Connect the player’s 6-/8-channel analog audio outputs to the

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

• Connect the player’s 6-/8-channel analog audio outputs to the

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

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Figure 23 – Connecting a Composite- or S-Video-Equipped Disc Player

Figure 21 – Connecting a Multichannel Audio Player

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NOTES:

Composite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to

both the recorder and the TV is either S-video or composite video, and

to make recordings, follow these steps, using only one type of video

connection (see Figure 26):

• Refer to Table A2 in the appendix for the default audio and

video input assignments for each source. You may assign

any audio and any video input to any source, as long as the

assignments match the physical connections.

• Connect the recorder’s S-video or composite video output to the

Video 2 S-Video or Composite Video Input.

• To make recordings from a DVD, use an S-video or composite

video input, and an Analog Audio input in addition to any other

connections. The AVR cannot make recordings from HDMI or

component video sources, and digital audio sources may only

be recorded in two channels.

• Connect the recorder’s S-video or composite video input to the

Video 2 S-Video or Composite Video Output.

• Connect the recorder’s analog audio outputs to the Analog 4

Audio Inputs.

Connect an Audio/Video Recorder (PVD, DVR or TiVo)

• Connect the recorder’s analog audio inputs to the Analog 4

Audio Outputs.

HDMI Video: Connect the recorder as shown in Figure 24:

• Connect the recorder’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1, 2 or 3 Input

for playback only.

• To make recordings, follow the instructions below for Composite/

S-video recorders.

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Figure 26 – Connecting a Composite or S-Video Recorder

• To make 2-channel digital audio recordings, connect the recorder’s

digital audio output to one of the Optical or Coaxial Inputs, and con-

nect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder’s coaxial input.

The AVR will convert an optical digital audio input signal to the proper

format for recording via the Coaxial Digital Audio Output. See Figure 26.

Figure 24 – Connecting an HDMI-Equipped Recorder

Component Video: If the recorder and the TV both have component

video connectors, connect the recorder as shown in Figure 25:

Connect a Cable TV, Satellite, HDTV or Other Set-Top Box

• Connect the recorder’s component video output to the Component

Video 1, 2 or 3 Input for playback only.

NOTE: If you use a direct cable connection to your TV, or an

antenna connection with the TV’s internal tuner, connect either

the TV’s digital audio output (if available) or its analog audio

outputs to the AVR. See Step Five for information on connecting

the receiver’s video monitor outputs to the television.

• Connect the recorder’s digital audio output to a Coaxial or Optical

Input.

• Follow the instructions below for Composite/S-Video recorders.

HDMI Video: If the set-top box and the TV both have an HDMI

connector, connect the set-top box as shown in Figure 24:

• Connect the set-top’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1, 2 or 3 Input.

Component Video: If the set-top box and the TV both have compo-

nent video connectors, connect the set-top box as shown in Figure 25:

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• Connect the set-top’s component video output to the Component

Video 1, 2 or 3 Input.

• Connect the set-top’s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or

Optical Inputs.

Figure 25 – Connecting a Component-Video-Equipped Recorder

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No video connection is required. The AVR will display any signal present

at the video input assigned to the same source. See Figure 29.

Composite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to both

the set-top box and the TV is either S-video or composite video, follow

these steps (see Figure 27):

• Connect the set-top’s S-video or composite video output (one only)

to the corresponding Video 1, 2 or 3 Input.

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• Connect the set-top’s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or

Optical Inputs. For fully analog set-top boxes, connect the box’s

analog audio outputs to the Analog 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Audio Inputs.

Figure 29 – Connecting an Audio Recorder

Connect an iPod Using

Docking Station

AVR 3550HD

The AVR 3550HD includes The Bridge II, a docking station compatible

with most docking iPod models, 4G and later (not included). Use the

AVR remote to enjoy navigation and control of audio and video content

stored on the iPod following the on-screen menus.

Plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge II into the connector, as

shown in Figure 30. Use a dock adapter to avoid damaging The Bridge II

or the iPod during use. Refer to the Adapter Identification Chart packed

with The Bridge II to select one of the included adapters, or use an

adapter supplied by Apple Inc.

Figure 27 – Connecting a Composite- or S-Video-Equipped Set-Top Box

Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device

If the player has a digital audio output, connect it to any available digital

audio input on the AVR. If not, connect the player’s analog audio outputs

to the Analog 1 or 2 Audio Inputs. No video connection is required. The

AVR will display any signal present at the video input assigned to the

same source. See Figure 28.

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Figure 30 – The Bridge II Connector

NOTE: The original version of this accessory, known as

AVR 3550HD

The Bridge, is not compatible with the AVR 3550HD.

Use a stereo 1/8-inch mini-plug RCA interconnect cable to connect any

portable audio player to the front-panel Audio Inputs. See Figure 31.

Figure 28 – Connecting a CD or Audio-Only Source

Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device

NOTE: A turntable requires an internal or external phono preamp

available at audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon

Parts Dept. Connect it to any set of analog audio inputs.

Use the front-panel audio/video inputs to connect a device temporarily.

When not in use, place the supplied covers over the jacks by snapping

them in place. To remove, gently press on the left side of each cover

so that it pivots out.

Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder

Video Components: Install video components, e.g., game consoles

If the recorder has digital audio inputs and outputs, connect either its

coaxial or optical digital audio output (not both) to the corresponding

input on the AVR, and connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the

recorder’s coaxial digital audio input.

and camcorders, as follows (see Figure 31):

• Connect the component’s S-video or composite video output (use

only one) to the AVR’s front-panel Input.

To make analog audio recordings, connect the recorder’s analog audio

outputs to the Analog 2 Audio Inputs, and the recorder’s analog audio

inputs to the Analog 2 Audio Outputs.

• Connect the component’s optical or coaxial digital audio output to

either the Optical or Coaxial Input on the front panel. Connect an analog

device’s audio outputs to the AVR’s front-panel Analog Audio Inputs.

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Composite/S-Video: If the video display does not have HDMI or

component video inputs, connect the composite or S-video Monitor

Output to the display. If available, S-video is preferred over composite

video. The AVR 3550HD will convert composite video sources to

S-video. See Figure 34.

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Figure 31 – Connecting a Device to the Front-Panel Inputs

Audio Components: Connect audio-only devices, such as CD players,

to either the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Inputs, or the Analog Audio

Inputs (see Figure 31).

Figure 34 – Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs

Consult the manual for your TV to learn how to select the correct

video input.

Step Five – Connect the Video Display

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not connect any video output on the

video display (TV) to any video input on the AVR. Doing so will

cause undesirable video interference.

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

After making all wiring connections, plug each component’s AC power

cord into a working outlet.

HDMI Video: If the display has an HDMI input, connect it to the

HDMI Monitor Output (see Figure 32). No other video connections are

required from the AVR to the video display. Analog video sources

(composite, S-video and component) are converted to the HDMI format

and upscaled to as much as 1080p resolution, depending on the

display’s capabilities. Proceed to Step Six.

You may plug one device that draws no more than 50 watts into the

AC Switched Accessory Outlet. See Figure 35. Turn on the device’s

mechanical or master power switch, and it will power on any time the

AVR 3550HD is turned on. If the device has a clock or must always

be on, do not plug it into this outlet.

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Figure 32 – HDMI Monitor Output

Figure 35 – Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Component Video: If the display does not have HDMI inputs, but

does have component video inputs, connect the Component Video

Monitor Outputs to the display (see Figure 33). The AVR 3550HD

converts composite and S-video sources to the component video

format, while upscaling the resolution to as high as 1080i, depending

on the display’s capabilities. Select the appropriate resolution manually,

as described in the Initial Setup section.

Flip the rear-panel Master Power Switch Off before plugging the AC

Power Cord into an electrical outlet. This will prevent the possibility

of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge.

The AVR 3550HD is equipped with a detachable power cord, allowing

you to fully wire your system before installing the AVR. Plug the male

end of the cord into an unswitched AC outlet, and the female end into

the AVR 3550HD. See Figure 36.

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Figure 33 – Component Video Monitor Outputs

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1. Look up the codes for the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box)

and the brand name of your source in Tables A14–A24 of the

Appendix.

NOTE: The AUX Source Selector is used for the CD, HDTV, PVD

recorder, TiVo and VCR device types. Similarly, the CBL/SAT

Source Selector is used for either a cable or satellite TV set-top

box. The first digit of the product code indicates the device type.

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2. Turn on your source device.

Figure 36 – AC Power Input

3. Place the remote in program mode: Press and hold the Source

Selector (see Figure 38) as it turns red, goes dark, and turns red

again. Then release it.

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

The AVR 3550HD remote control uses four AAA batteries (included).

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote,

squeeze the tab and lift the cover.

Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 37, observing the correct polarity.

Figure 38 – Source Selectors

Optional: To reassign a Source Selector’s device type (e.g., if there

are two DVD players in the system), press the Source Selector for the

new device type now. For example, to reassign the Cable/Sat Source

Selector to operate a DVD player, first press and hold the Cable/Sat

Button, then press the DVD Button.

Figure 37 – Remote Battery Compartment

Point the remote’s lens toward the front panel of the AVR 3550HD.

Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path

to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays

may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The remote has a range of

about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at

an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR.

4. Enter a code from Step 1, above.

a) If the device turns off, press the Source Selector again to save the

code. It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode.

b) If the device does not turn off, enter another code. If you run out

of codes, search through all of the codes in the remote’s library for

that product type by pressing the or Button repeatedly until

the device turns off. When the device turns off, save the code by

pressing the Source Selector. It will flash, and the remote will exit

Program mode.

Leave the Zone Selector Switch at the bottom in the Zone 1 position

for normal use.

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If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button

on the remote does not cause the AVR Settings Button or one of the

Source Selectors to light, check or replace the batteries.

5. 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 programmed

a satisfactory code set that operates most functions.

Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

The AVR 3550HD remote may be programmed to control many

brands and models of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers,

the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. It is also

preprogrammed to operate your iPod when docked in The Bridge II.

6. Find out which code number you have programmed by pressing

and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode. Press

the OK Button, and the Source Selector will flash in the code

sequence. One flash represents “1”, two flashes for “2”, and so forth.

A series of many fast flashes represents “0”. Record the codes

programmed for each device in Table A9 in the appendix.

To access the functions for a particular device, switch the remote’s

device mode. Press the AVR Settings Button to access the codes that

control the receiver, or the Source Selector Buttons to access the codes

for the devices programmed into the remote.

Follow these steps to program the correct codes for each source device

into the remote:

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Learning

You may “learn” individual key codes if you have the device’s original

remote control by following this procedure:

a) Place the two remotes with their IR transmitters facing each other,

about one inch apart. See Figure 39.

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Figure 41 – IR Inputs and Outputs

Figure 39 – AVR 3550HD and Original Remote Head-to-Head

When the AVR 3550HD is placed inside a cabinet or facing away

from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional

Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack. For multizone

operation, connect an optional IR receiver, keypad or other control

device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 3550HD

(and any sources connected to the AVR’s Remote IR Output) from the

remote zone. Any signals transmitted through the Zone 2 IR Input will

control source selection and volume for the remote zone only. If a

source device is shared with the main listening area, any control

commands issued to that source will also affect the main room.

b) Press the destination Source Selector, then press and hold the Learn

Button until the Source Selector lights up. See Figure 40.

Figure 40 – Learning Remote Commands

If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input,

use a 1/8" mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the

AVR’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s Remote IR Input.

c) Press the destination button, and the Source Selector will flash once.

You may learn a new code into the following buttons: Device Power

On/Off, Alphanumeric Keys, Last Button, Back/Exit Button, Menu

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The AVR 3550HD outputs a “stripped carrier” IR signal through the

Remote IR Output, but a full-carrier IR signal is available at the Carrier

Remote IR Output.

Button,

/ / Navigation Buttons, OK Button, Disc Menu

Button, the four Teletext Buttons, Channel Up/Down, Volume

Up/Down, Mute and the Transport Controls (including Record).

The AVR 3550HD is also equipped with an A-BUS IR Output for dedi-

cated use with the A-BUS multizone system. Any devices connected

to this output will only respond to commands transmitted through the

A-BUS system.

d) Press and hold the source button until the Source Selector flashes

three times.

e) Program additional buttons by repeating steps c) and d). Press the

Learn Button once to exit Learning mode, or wait for the remote to

“time out” and exit Learning mode on its own after about 30 seconds.

To control more than one source device through the Remote IR Output,

connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, connecting each device’s

IR output to the next device’s IR input, starting with the AVR. Connect

devices expecting a full-carrier IR signal to the Carrier Remote IR Output.

Use the Remote IR Output for devices expecting a stripped signal.

Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button’s function

when used to control the AVR 3550HD. However, the button may per-

form a different function when used to control another device. Refer to

the Remote Control Function List, Table A13 in the Appendix.

Step Ten – Install a Multizone System (Optional)

Activities are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code

commands with a single button press. “Punch-through” programming

allows the remote to operate a device’s channel or transport controls

with the remote in another device’s mode. See page 49 for instructions

on these advanced programming functions.

The AVR 3550HD offers several methods of distributing audio to other

areas in your home.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system

typically requires running cables inside walls. Always comply with

the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring,

particularly all applicable state and local building codes and the

NEC (National Electrical Code). Failure to do so may present a

safety hazard. If you have any doubt about your ability to work

with electrical and telecommunications wiring, hire a licensed

electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system.

Step Nine – Remote IR Inputs and Output (Optional)

The AVR 3550HD is equipped with a Remote IR Input, a Zone 2

Input, an A-BUS IR Output and both full-carrier and stripped Remote IR

Outputs to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety

of situations. See Figure 41.

When the system is installed using methods 2 or 3 below, multizone

operation takes over the Surround Back/Zone 2 amplifier channels,

limiting the system in the main listening room to 5.1 channels.

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Select one or all of these systems:

This method requires an additional amplifier, but may increase the

number of remote rooms when used with methods 1 and 2.

1. Connect an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs.

See Figure 42.

4. Connect an A-BUS hub or other A-BUS components to the A-BUS

Port. See Figure 45.

Figure 45 – A-BUS Port

Figure 42 – Zone 2 Audio Outputs

Use Category 5/5e cable as described in the instructions for your

A-BUS components. The A-BUS system carries the audio signal to

the remote components, while receiving IR control codes. A hub may

distrubute audio to many remote rooms. To control source devices

exclusively from the remote A-BUS module, connect the AVR’s A-BUS

IR Output to a compatible IR input on the source. This frees up the

AVR’s other IR outputs for special applications. IR commands received

from the A-BUS system are also distributed to the AVR’s other IR

outputs. Visit the Web site at www.harmankardon.com for information

on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and

amplified in-wall modules, the AB 1 and AB 2.

It is recommended that you place the amplifier in the same room

as the AVR 3550HD so that a shorter length of interconnect cable

is used with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room. A long

run of interconnect cable would be subject to signal degradation.

Depending on your amplifier, distribute the audio signal to a single

pair of speakers, or to several pairs placed in different rooms.

The Zone 2 Audio Outputs offer the benefit of 7.1-channel in the

main room simultaneously with multizone operation. However, the

benefit is achieved with the expense of an additional component,

i.e., the amplifier.

2. Connect the remote room’s speakers directly to the Surround

Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs. See Figure 43.

For methods 1, 2 and 3, connect an IR control device to the Zone 2 IR

Input for remote-room control of the multizone system, source devices

and volume in the remote zone. An A-BUS system does not require a

separate IR control connection.

NOTE: Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone

system.

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Step Eleven – Turn On the AVR 3550HD

Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 3550HD.

1. Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the “On” position. The Power

Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR

is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure 46.

Normally, you may leave the Main Power Switch on, even when the

receiver is not being used.

Figure 43 – Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs

Reassign the Surround Back amplifier channels to power the speakers

(see page 48). However, your main system will be limited to 5.1 chan-

nels, affecting playback of programs recorded in 6.1 or 7.1 channels.

3. Connect an external amplifier to the Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp

Outputs. See Figure 44.

Figure 46 – Power Switches

2. There are several ways to turn on the AVR from Standby mode.

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 46.

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b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the

Source Selectors. See Figure 47.

Figure 44 – Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs

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Figure 47 – AVR Power On and Source Selectors

NOTES:

• Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote

(i.e., Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game or AUX),

the remote will switch device modes. To control the receiver,

press the AVR Settings Button. Some AVR functions are avail-

able in all device modes: Volume Controls (including Mute),

Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, AVR Settings,

Info Settings, Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off.

• If you do not see a picture within about 1 minute, refer to the

Video Troubleshooting Tips on page 36.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button

on the remote or front panel. See Figure 48.

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 (sound-pressure level) meter. Although you may configure

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.

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.

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.

Figure 49 – Main Menu

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.

NOTE: When using the AVR’s on-screen menu system, a video

output resolution of 720p or higher is recommended for best

legibility, and to provide graphics that simplify some configuration

options. Depending on the resolution selected, the menus shown

by your system may vary in appearance.

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.

The menu system consists of five main menus: Source Selection,

Setup Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.

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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.

Figure 50 – Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver.

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.

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.

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.

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The test will begin, and the screen shown in Figure 54 will appear.

Maintain silence during the EzSet/EQ configuration.

Figure 51 – Speaker Setup Menu Screen

Select “Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ” and the screen shown in Figure 52

will appear. Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack,

and set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway point.

Figure 54 – EzSet/EQ in Progress

As EzSet/EQ tests each speaker, its position will appear on screen. If the

test tone is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on

screen, turn off the AVR and check the speaker-wire connections, then

begin again.

When the test is completed, select the Continue option. The results will

be displayed, along with these options:

• The Retest option repeats the EzSet/EQ process. Increase the master

volume manually if some speakers were not correctly detected.

Figure 52 – EzSet/EQ Screen

• Select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu.

To return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ

process, select Cancel. When you are ready to begin, select Continue

and press the OK Button.

See the Advanced Functions section for instructions on how to manually

configure the speakers or manually adjust the settings established by the

EzSet/EQ process.

NOTE: The AVR 3550HD will automatically set its master volume

to –25dB.

Set Up Sources

The Info Settings menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and

video connections to each source.

Step Four – After you select “Continue”, the screen shown in Figure 53

will appear. Select the number of speakers in your system. Select 5.1 if

no surround back speakers are present, or if the surround back channels

will be used for multizone operation.

The following settings are not optional and must be adjusted now to

enable playback of each source: Video Input from source, Audio Input

from Source and Resolution to Display. The other settings may be

adjusted later.

To display the Source Info menu, press the Info Settings Button (front

panel or remote). Or, from the Main Menu, select the Setup Source line

and select a source from the slide-in menu. A screen similar to the one

shown in Figure 55 will appear.

Figure 53 – EzSet/EQ: Number of Speakers

NOTE: If there are fewer than five main speakers in your system,

do not use the EzSet/EQ process. Instead, proceed as described

in the Advanced Functions section. If you have selected a 6.1-

channel configuration with a single surround back speaker, use

EzSet/EQ automatic configuration for 5.1 speakers, connect the

single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker

Output, then configure the surround back speaker manually, as

described in the Advanced Functions section. The 6.1-channel

configuration is not recommended.

Figure 55 – Setup Source Menu

Audio Effects: Displays the Audio Effects submenu, where you may

adjust: the bass and treble tone controls, the LFE trim or the Night Mode

setting. Leave this submenu at its default settings, and return to it later

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if your system requires fine-tuning. See the Advanced Functions section

for more information.

HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player:

• Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs.

No other connections are necessary.

Video Modes: Displays the Video Modes submenu, where you may

make picture adjustments. Leave the settings at their factory defaults.

Picture adjustments should be made to your video display first, with this

menu used only for fine-tuning. See the Advanced Functions section

for more information.

• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input from source

settings.

HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player That Does Not Output

Multichannel Audio via an HDMI Connection:

Surround Modes: Displays the Surround Modes submenu, where you

may program surround modes for analog movies, music and games.

• Connect the player’s HDMI output and its multichannel analog

audio outputs to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR’s

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

Digital surround signals, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, are automatically

played in their native formats, although you may change the surround

mode. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input from source

settings.

Audio Format From Source: This line is informational only. When a

digital program is playing, its format will be identified here. When analog

audio programs are playing, this line displays NO AUDIO INPUT.

• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting

standard-definition digital audio, do nothing, as long as the HDMI Input

is assigned to the Audio Input from source setting.

Audio and Video Input Selection

• To listen to high-resolution multichannel discs, change the Audio Input

from Source Setting to “6/8 Channel”. Change it back to the HDMI

Input to listen to standard-resolution digital materials.

See Table A2 in the appendix for the factory default input assignments

for each source. You may assign any available input to any source using

the Info Settings menu.

Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output, or When Video

Display Has No HDMI Input:

When a source is selected, the AVR will check the assigned digital audio

input for a signal. If one is present, the digital input will be selected. If

not, the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio

Auto Polling line of the Setup Source menu. If you don’t want the AVR

to select an analog audio input for the source, change this setting to Off.

• Connect the player’s component video outputs to one set of Component

Video Inputs on the AVR. Depending on the capabilities of the player

and your video display, you may need to use a composite or S-video

connection instead.

The AVR will also select the assigned video source. There are no “audio-

only” sources on the AVR 3550HD, other than the Radio, which uses a

special on-screen menu. If no video signal is present, the display will remain

black. You may pair an audio device with an A/V device’s video signal

using the Info Settings menu. Sources may share audio or video inputs.

• Connect the player’s digital audio output to a digital audio input on

the AVR.

• Connect the player’s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR’s

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

NOTE: The Bridge II obtains its audio and video signals (when

available) from the iPod docked in it, and it may not be used

with other audio or video sources.

• Assign the correct audio and video inputs to the Audio and Video

Input from source Settings.

• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or other materials outputting

standard-definition digital audio, do nothing, as long as the correct

digital audio input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting.

Video Input From Source: Assign the correct video input. Refer to

Table A5 in the appendix, where you noted the physical video input the

source is connected to, and select that input here.

• To listen to high-resolution multichannel discs, change the Audio Input

from Source setting to “6/8 Channel”. Change it back to the digital

audio input to listen to standard-resolution digital materials.

Audio Input From Source: Assign the correct analog or digital audio

input. Refer to Table A5 in the appendix, where you noted the physical

audio input the source is connected to, and select that input here. If both

analog and digital audio connections were made, select the digital input

here, and select the analog input at the Audio Auto Polling line below.

NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals

directly to the volume control, without digitizing or processing

them. Configure the bass management settings (i.e., speaker

size, delay and output level) on your source device to match

the settings programmed using the EzSet/EQ procedure, which

may be viewed using the Speaker Setup menu (see Advanced

Functions section). Consult the owner’s guide for your multi-

channel player for more information.

6-/8-Channel Direct 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.

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Resolution to Display: This setting reflects the video output resolution,

which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display.

Button. The name will appear on the front panel and next to its original

name, e.g., DVD, throughout the on-screen menu system. To clear the entry

without making any changes, scroll to the blank character before “A”.

• If the display is connected to the AVR’s HDMI Output, the two devices

will communicate with each other, and the AVR will automatically

select the correct video output resolution.

Audio Auto Polling: Used when both analog and digital audio connec-

tions are made. When no digital signal is present, the AVR will automati-

cally switch to the analog audio input.

• If the display is connected to the AVR’s Component Video Outputs,

there is no automatic detection of the display’s capabilities, and the

video output resolution must be manually adjusted to match the

display’s capabilities (which may be obtained from the display’s

manual or its manufacturer’s Web site).

This can be useful for older cable television systems that broadcast

channels in both analog and digital audio, and for making analog

recordings of copy-protected digital sources.

If an analog audio connection was made, select it here. If not, choose

the Off setting, and the AVR will always use the digital audio connection.

• If the display is connected to the AVR’s Composite or S-Video Monitor

Output, the video output resolution must be set to 480i (the factory

default) to view any content, including the AVR’s own menus.

Zone 2 Audio: Determines the source for the multizone system remote

zone. Select the analog audio input the source is connected to. Digital

audio is not available to the multizone system, nor is any type of video.

Adjust the resolution by pressing the front-panel Resolution Button

repeatedly until the correct setting appears in the front-panel Message

Display. For composite and S-video, the correct setting is 480i. For

component video, it is the highest resolution where a picture is visible.

You will be prompted to accept or cancel the resolution change; the

Press the Back/Exit Button, then return to the Setup Source line of the

Main Menu to configure the next source. When you have finished, press

the Back/Exit Button to clear the menus from view.

CANCEL message will appear on the front panel. Press the Button

to view the ACCEPT option, and then press the OK Button.

You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver!

NOTE: When the display has a DVI input which is connected

to the AVR using an HDMI-to-DVI adapter, the picture will be

distorted or blank if the display is not HDCP-compliant. In that

case, a different video connection must be used (component,

composite or S-video).

Resolution From Source: Indicates the resolution of the video output

by the source device.

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. Use the

‹ ›

Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms. See Figure 56.

Figure 56 – Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name: Change the display name for your source, useful if your

source’s device type is different from the available source names. Select

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this line and use the

Buttons to scroll forward or reverse through

the alphanumeric characters. When the desired character appears, use

›

the Button to move the cursor to the next position. Move the cursor

again to leave a blank space. When you have finished, press the OK

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Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic

reminder. To restore normal audio, press the Mute Button again, or

configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Turning On the AVR 3550HD

Sleep Timer

Flip the Main Power Switch on the rear panel up to the “On” position. The

Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is

in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. The Main Power Switch is

normally left on. See Figure 46.

The sleep timer sets the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then

turn off automatically.

Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote, and the time until

turn-off will be displayed. See Figure 58. Each additional press of the

Sleep Button increases the play time by 10 minutes, up to a maximum

of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer.

There are several ways to trun on the AVR 3550HD:

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 46.

b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the

Source Selectors. See Figure 47.

To turn the receiver off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the front

panel or the AVR Power Off Button on the remote. Unless the receiver

will not be used for an extended period of time, leave the Main Power

Switch on. When the Main Power Switch is turned off, any settings you

have programmed will be preserved for up to four weeks.

Figure 58 – Sleep Settings Button

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automati-

cally dim to half-brightness. If you press any button on the remote or

front panel, the display will return to full-brightness. The display will dim

again several seconds after your last command.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears

in the Message Display, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check

all speaker wires for a short. If none is found, bring the unit to

an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and

repair before using it again.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining

play time will be displayed. Press the Sleep Button again to change the

play time.

Volume Control

Audio Effects

Adjust the volume either by turning the knob on the front panel (clock-

wise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume), or

by pressing the Volume Control on the remote. See Figure 57. The

volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below the

0dB reference point.

Adjust the tone controls, subwoofer level or Night Mode to improve

performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects submenu,

as described in the Advanced Functions section.

It is recommend that you leave the settings at their default values until

you are more familiar with your system.

0dB is the maximum volume for the AVR 3550HD. Although it’s possible

to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing

and your speakers. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB

may be too high, allowing for damage to equipment. Use caution with

regard to volume levels.

Video Modes

The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine-tune the

picture if necessary after making all adjustments on the video display.

It is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults. See the

Advanced Functions section for detailed information.

To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a

0-to-100 scale, adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings

menu, as described on page 48.

Headphones

Plug the 1/4" plug on a pair of headphones into the jack on the front

of the receiver for private listening. See Figure 59. The default Dolby

Headphone bypass mode delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to

the headphones.

Figure 57 – Volume Controls

Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute

Button on the remote. See Figure 57. Any recording in progress will

not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a

Figure 59 – Headphone Jack

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Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote, to

switch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing, which emulates

a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available

for the headphones.

A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 61 will appear. The XM

band uses a slightly different screen.

Source Selection

Press the front-panel Source List Button. Press it again repeatedly, or

⁄ ¤

use the

Buttons, to scroll through the sources. See Figure 60.

Figure 61 – FM Radio

Figure 60 – Source List Button

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Use the

Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station (or

For direct access to any source, press its Source Selector on the remote.

channel for XM Radio), as displayed on the front panel and on screen.

The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and

any other settings made during setup.

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the

⁄ ¤

Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with accept-

able signal strength is found. To switch to manual tuning, in which each

The source name, the audio and video inputs assigned to the source,

and the surround mode will appear on the front panel. The source name

and surround mode will also appear on screen.

⁄ ¤

press of the

Buttons steps through a single frequency increment

(0.1MHz for FM, or 10kHz for AM), press the Menu Button. The Mode

line will display the current setting. Each press of the OK Button toggles

between automatic and manual tuning modes.

VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

If there is no picture:

When an FM station has been tuned, toggling the tuning mode switches

between stereo and monaural play, which may improve reception of

weaker stations.

• Check the source selection and video input assignment.

• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection.

• Check the video input selection on the display device (TV).

A total of 30 stations (AM and FM together) may be stored as presets.

When the desired station has been tuned, press the OK Button, and two

dashes will flash in the front-panel display. Use the Alphanumeric Keys

to enter the desired preset number.

• Press the front-panel Resolution Button repeatedly until the

correct video output resolution is selected and a picture

appears. The CANCEL message will appear. Press the

To tune a preset station, press the / Buttons or the I

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Button to view the ACCEPT option, then press the OK Button.

Transport Controls, or press the Menu Button and scroll to the desired

preset, then press the OK Button. Or, enter the preset number using the

Numeric Keys. For presets 10 through 30 press 0 before the preset

number. For example, to enter preset 21, press 0-2-1.

Additional Tips for HDMI Connections:

• Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR and any source

components).

• Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the

TV and AVR, and continuing with the cables between the AVR

and each source device.

XM Radio Operation

XM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offers hundreds of program

channels, as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities.

The AVR 3550HD 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.

• Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to

the AVR. Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last.

• Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices.

Select an antenna module designated for XM Ready audio components.

An XM Ready module uses the special connector on the AVR and is

controlled by the AVR’s tuner, including its 40 preset station locations

and remote control. Although you may use a “car and home” module

with standard audio connections, you will not be able to enjoy the AVR’s

ease of control.

Using the Tuner

To select the AVR 3550HD’s built-in tuner:

1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Press it again repeatedly

until the desired tuner band is selected, or use the

scroll through the source list.

⁄ ¤

Buttons to

The XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (Models CNP-2000 and CNP-2000H;

both pieces are required) are compatible with the AVR 3550HD. The

2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press it again to

switch bands (AM, FM or XM).

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use is also compatible, but has been discontinued. Other modules that

have standard analog or digital audio outputs, may be connected to a

compatible input and operated using their own controls.

To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations:

1. Tune to the desired channel and press the OK Button. The lowest

available preset number will flash.

NOTE: To listen to XM Radio using the AVR 3550HD, you will

need to purchase an XM antenna module and subscription, and

activate your module. XM service is not available in Alaska or

Hawaii. Visit the XM Radio Web site at www.xmradio.com for

more information.

2. Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the numbered preset location

you wish to store the channel in, or do nothing if the current preset

location is acceptable.

3. Press the OK Button to store the new preset.

Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the rear of the AVR 3550HD.

Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a south-

facing window.

Recording

Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite

and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording

outputs. To make a recording, connect your audio or video recorder to

the appropriate output jacks, as described in the Installation section,

insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and record-

ing while the source is playing.

Select XM Radio as the source in one of these ways:

1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Press it again

⁄ ¤

repeatedly until XM Radio is selected, or use the

to scroll.

Buttons

2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote repeatedly until

XM Radio is selected.

NOTES:

1. Analog and digital audio signals are not converted to the

other format. Both coaxial and optical digital audio are avail-

able at the Coaxial Digital Audio Output.

There are four ways to tune an XM Radio channel:

⁄ ¤

1. Use the

Buttons or the Channel Control to scan through the

2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.

Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not

be recorded using the digital audio connections. Use the

analog audio connections to make an analog recording.

channel numbers.

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2. Use the / Buttons to scan through any previously programmed

preset stations.

3. HDMI and component video sources are not available for

recording.

3. After you have programmed presets, directly enter the preset number

(1 through 40) using the Alphanumeric Keys. For single-digit positions,

enter a “0” before the number.

4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright

restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplica-

tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.

4. Press the Menu Button to search for a channel by: preset, category,

all channels or direct entry.

Using

Docking Station

When you are able to hear Channel 1, you are ready to activate your

module. If you don’t hear Channel 1, make sure the module’s plug is

firmly seated in the XM Antenna jack, and that the module is near a

south-facing window. Try unfolding the module and rotating it to obtain

reception. You may need to purchase an extension cable to ensure that

the module is near the window.

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 con-

nected to its proprietary input on the AVR 3550HD and the iPod is

docked, you may play the audio, video and still-image materials on your

iPod through your high-quality audio/video system, operate the iPod

using the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigation

messages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display,

and charge the iPod.

Tune to Channel 0 for a display of your module’s Radio ID number.

The current channel number and preset location will appear in the upper

line of the Message Display, and the channel name will appear in the

lower line. Three signal-strength bars will appear to the right of the channel

number and preset location. The song title, artist and channel category,

along with the channel number and preset position (if programmed), will

all appear on screen when a video display is in use.

When the source The Bridge is selected and an iPod is docked, the

message “The Bridge is CONNECTED” appears the front panel. If the

AVR doesn’t detect the iPod, turn off the AVR, remove the iPod from

The Bridge II and reset the iPod. When the iPod returns to its main

menu, redock it and turn on the AVR.

For traffic and weather channels, the current city’s name will appear

instead of the channel name, and the local weather and temperature

will be displayed on screen.

When The Bridge II is connected, the screen shown in Figure 62

will appear.

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NOTE: The iTunes application allows you to exempt some

tracks from Shuffle mode. The AVR 3550HD cannot override

this setting.

Table 2 summarizes the controls available with The Bridge II.

Table 2 – Using The Bridge II

iPod Function

Play

Remote Control Key

Play (›)

Pause

Pause (II)

Figure 62 – The Bridge

Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu:

Select

Scroll Reverse

Scroll Forward

Forward Search/Next Track

Reverse Search/Previous Track

Page Up/Down

Left Arrow (‹)

Right Arrow (›)

Forward/Next (››)

Reverse/Previous (‹‹)

Channel/Page Up/Down

Back: Returns to the previous screen. This option appears while

navigating the contents of the iPod.

Music: Navigates the audio materials stored on the iPod.

Photos: Select this line to view still images stored on a photo-capable

iPod. The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode, and control will shift

to the iPod. Use the screen and controls on the iPod. The AVR remote

may also be used.

While scrolling, hold the key to scroll faster. Use the Page Up/Down

control on the remote to scroll a page at a time.

NOTES:

To view photos on a video monitor connected to the AVR, select the

photo and press the Play Button on the iPod itself, or press the OK

Button on the remote three times.

• The Play and Pause functions are not available unless content

has been selected for playback.

• To search within a track, press and hold the indicated button.

Press the Previous Track Button once to skip to the beginning of

the current track. Press the Previous Track Button twice to skip

to the beginning of the previous track.

Videos: Select this line to view videos stored on an iPod that supports

video browsing.

NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK:

• As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on the

iPod 5G, iPod classic (80GB, 120GB and 160GB), iPod nano

3G and 4G, and iPod touch (when loaded with software version

2 or higher). For other iPod models, it is not possible to view

photos (except iPod 4G) or videos on an external monitor

while using The Bridge II. However, you may purchase a com-

patible A/V cable from Apple Inc. that has a dock connector

on one end and conventional audio and video plugs on the

other end. The audio/video plugs may be connected to any

available analog inputs on the AVR.

While a selection is playing, the song title, artist and album name will

appear in the upper line in the front-panel Message Display. The lower

line will display the elapsed time of the track on the left, the play mode

icon, and the time remaining on the right.

If a video monitor is connected to the AVR 3550HD and the system is

not in iPod Manual Mode, it will display the play mode icon, song title,

artist and album. A graphic bar indicates the current play position within

the track. If random or repeat play has been programmed, an icon will

appear in the upper right corner.

• Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on your

iPod, check the Video Settings menu on the iPod and make

sure that the TV Out setting is set to On. The TV Signal setting

should be NTSC to match the capabilities of your video

display. If your selection was playing and paused, the iPod

requires you to reselect the video for the new TV Out setting

to take effect.

The screen may disappear from view, depending on the Setup and

Slide-In Menus setting in the System Settings menu (described in the

Advanced Functions section). Restore the Now Playing screen to view

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by pressing either of the / Buttons.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you use a screen saver

built into your video display to avoid possible damage from

“burn-in” that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays

when a still image, such as a menu screen, remains on display

for an extended period of time.

To exit iPod Manual Mode, with the AVR remote in The Bridge mode,

press and hold the Menu Button.

Random: Select this setting for random playback, also known as

“Shuffle Mode”. Each press of the OK Button switches the setting:

shuffle by Song, shuffle by Album, or Off to end random playback.

Selecting a Surround Mode

Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your

individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may

find a few favorites for certain sources or program types. More detailed

Repeat: Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current

album or play list. Each press of the OK Button switches the setting:

repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All.

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information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced

Functions section.

Video Game: Use to select an analog surround mode for game

playback: Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main

speakers are present) Game.

To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button (front

panel or remote) repeatedly until the desired option appears: SURR:

AUTO SELECT, SURR: VIRTUAL, SURR: STEREO, SURR: MOVIE, SURR:

MUSIC or SURR: GAME. The Surround Modes menu will appear (see

Figure 63). Press the OK Button to change the option’s surround mode.

After you have made your selection, press the Back/Exit Button.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on

surround modes.

Figure 63 – Surround Modes Menu

Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a

Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native

surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR

uses Logic 7 Movie mode.

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the

system, Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced

soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide

and Reference modes.

Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number of

speakers used for playback:

• 2 CH STEREO uses only two speakers. As described on page 40,

you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when

analog audio inputs are in use. Turn off the Tone Control setting in the

Audio Effects submenu, and the AVR does the rest.

• 5 CH STEREO plays the left-channel signal through the front

and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right

speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker.

• 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds

the surround back speakers. This mode is only available when the

surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to

multizone operation. See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Movie: Use when an analog surround mode is desired for movie play-

back: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when

seven main speakers are present).

Music: Use when an analog surround mode is desired for music play-

back: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when

seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music

mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See

the Advanced Functions section for more information.

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Much of the AVR 3550HD’s performance is handled automatically, with

little intervention required on your part. The AVR 3550HD is capable of

being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this section we

describe some of the more advanced adjustments available.

result is improved sound quality and startling directionality, since each

channel is reproduced discretely.

Even when only two channels are encoded, the digital signal allows

for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail. High-resolution

recordings sound extraordinarily distortion-free, especially at high

frequencies.

Audio Processing and Surround Sound

Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats

that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of

speaker channels and the surround mode. You may also manually

select a different surround mode, when available.

Surround Modes

Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming

audio signal, as well as personal taste. Table A12 offers a brief descrip-

tion of each mode and indicates the types of incoming signals or digital

bitstreams the mode may be used with. Additional information about

the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies’ Web sites:

www.dolby.com and www.dtsonline.com.

Analog Audio Signals

Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels – left and right.

The AVR 3550HD offers three options for playback:

1. Analog Bypass Mode: The 2-channel signal is passed directly from

the input to the volume control, without being digitized or undergoing

any processing for bass management or surround sound. To select

analog bypass mode:

When in doubt, check the jacket of your disc for more information on

which surround modes are available. Usually, nonessential sections of the

disc, such as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are only available

in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel mode. If the main

title is playing and the letters in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

are not lit for all speaker locations, look for an audio or language setup

section in the disc’s menu. Also, make sure your player’s audio output

is set to the original bitstream rather than just PCM. Stop play and check

the player’s output setting.

a) The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected. If

necessary, press the Info Button on the remote and use the

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Buttons to scroll to the Audio Input from source setting.

b) The tone controls must be disabled by setting Tone Control to Off.

Press the Audio Effects Button to access the Tone Control setting.

For any incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are

available. Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 3550HD’s

surround modes are available, there is usually a wide variety of modes

available for a given input.

c) The 2-channel Stereo mode must be selected. Press the Surround

Modes Button to access the STEREO line of the Surround Modes

submenu. Press the OK Button to select 2-channel Stereo.

Multichannel digital recordings are found in the 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel

formats. The channels included in a 5.1-channel recording are front

left, front right, center, surround left, surround right and LFE. The LFE

channel is denoted as “.1” to represent the fact that it is limited to the

low frequencies.

When the Tone Control setting is Off, the front speakers will be set to

Large automatically, indicated by double boxes in the Speaker/Channel

Input Indicators. When the Tone Control setting is turned On, if you have

set the front speaker crossover to a numeric setting, the front speakers

will return to the Small setting, indicated by single boxes in the Speaker/

Channel Input Indicators.

6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround back channel, and

7.1-channel recordings add surround back left and surround back

right channels to the 5.1-channel configuration. New formats are

available in 7.1-channel configurations. The AVR 3550HD is able to

play the new audio formats, delivering a more exciting home theater

experience.

2. DSP Surround Off Mode: The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the

incoming signal and applies the bass management settings, including

speaker configuration, delay times and output levels. Select this mode

when your front speakers are small, limited-range satellites and you are

using a subwoofer. To select this mode, use a digital audio input, or

turn the Tone Control setting off, and select 2-channel Stereo mode.

NOTE: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel surround modes, the

Surround Back channels must be enabled. See the Manual Setup

section on page 42 for more information.

3. Analog Surround Modes: The AVR 3550HD is able to process

2-channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound,

even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording.

Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx modes, the

Dolby Virtual Speaker modes, the DTS Neo:6 modes, the Logic 7

modes, and the Stereo modes.

The Digital formats are Dolby Digital 2.0 (two channels only), Dolby

Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX (6.1), Dolby Digital Plus (7.1), Dolby

TrueHD (7.1), DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio (7.1), DTS-HD Master

Audio (7.1), DTS 5.1, DTS-ES (6.1 Matrix and Discrete), DTS 96/24

(5.1), 2-channel PCM modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz,

and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM.

Digital Audio Signals

Digital audio signals offer greater capacity, which allows the encoding

of center and surround channel information directly into the signal. The

When a digital signal is received, the AVR 3550HD detects the encoding

method and the number of channels, which is displayed briefly as three

numbers, separated by slashes (e.g., “3/2/.1”).

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The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal:

The Auto Select option uses the native signal’s digital encoding, e.g.,

Dolby Digital or DTS. For 2-channel materials, the AVR defaults to

Logic 7 Movie mode. If you prefer a different surround mode, select the

processing type: Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game.

Press the OK Button to change the mode.

“1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that

has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program

for which the director has chosen a special effect.

“2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no

center channel.

Each processing type is set to a default surround mode:

• Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

• Stereo: 7-channel stereo

“3” indicates that all three front channels (left, right and center)

are present.

The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present:

• Movie: Logic 7 Movie

“0” indicates that no surround information is present.

“1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present.

“2” indicates discrete left and right surround channels.

• Music: Logic 7 Music

• Video Game: Logic 7 Game

The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in

your system.

“3” is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the

discrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and

right channels.

• Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide

• Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or 7-channel stereo

“4” is used with 7.1-channel digital formats to indicate the presence of two

discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels.

• Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo 6:Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie,

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie

The third number is used for the LFE channel:

“0” indicates no LFE channel.

• Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo 6:Music, Dolby Pro Logic II Music,

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

“.1” indicates that an LFE channel is present.

The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and

Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode

the surround back channel, indicated as 3/2/.1 EX-ON for Dolby Digital

EX materials, and 3/3/.1 ES-ON for DTS-ES materials.

• Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic II Game, Dolby

Pro Logic IIx Game

Once you have programmed the surround mode for each type of pro-

cessing, select the line from the Surround Modes menu to override the

AVR’s automatic surround mode selection. The AVR will use the same

surround mode the next time the source input is selected.

Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may include a Dolby Surround flag indicating

DS-ON or DS-OFF, depending on whether the 2-channel bitstream con-

tains only stereo information, or a downmix of a multichannel program

that can be decoded by the AVR’s Dolby Pro Logic decoder. By default,

these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode.

Please refer to Table A12 in the appendix for more information on which

surround modes are available with different bitstreams.

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM message and the sampling

rate (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz) will appear.

Dolby Surround Settings

Some additional settings are available for Dolby modes. When the Dolby

Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have been selected, choose the Edit

submenu to adjust the Center Width, Dimension and Panorama settings.

See Figure 65.

The Speaker/Channel Input Indicators indicate the number of channels

discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a letter inside that channel’s

speaker box. A line connects the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6.1-

channel signal is detected, indicating that the same signal is playing

through both speakers. The letters flash when no signal is present,

such as when a disc is paused. See Figure 64.

LFE

SBL

SBR

Figure 64 – Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

When only two channels – left and right – are present, the analog surround

modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels.

If you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal’s

digital encoding, press the Surround Modes Button to display the

Surround Modes menu (see Figure 63).

Figure 65 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode Settings

Center Width: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three

front speakers. A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information

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tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal sound-

stage. Use the / Buttons to adjust.

speakers is capable of playing (100Hz in the example) as the crossover

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in Table A3 in the appendix. This is not the same as the crossover

frequency listed in the speaker’s specifications. For the subwoofer, write

down the transducer size.

Dimension: This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation,

allowing you to “move” the sound toward the front or rear of the room.

The setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting “F-3” moves the sound

toward the front of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the sound

The receiver’s bass management determines which speakers will be

used to play back the low-frequency (bass) portion of the source program.

Sending the lowest notes to small satellite speakers won’t sound right,

and may even damage the speaker. The highest notes may not be

heard at all through the subwoofer.

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toward the rear. Use the / Buttons to adjust.

Panorama: With the Panorama mode turned ON, some of the sound

from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers, creating an

enveloping “wraparound” effect. Each press of the OK Button toggles

the setting on or off.

With proper bass management, the AVR 3550HD divides the source

signal at a crossover point. All information above the crossover point

is played through the satellite speaker, and all information below the

crossover point is played through the subwoofer. Each loudspeaker in

your system performs at its best, delivering an enjoyable sound experience.

Night Mode

Night mode is available with Dolby Digital programs, if it has been encod-

ed in the material. It compresses the peak sound levels, maintaining the

intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter passages, while reducing the

Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances

loudness of special effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing others. Ideally, all of your speakers would be placed in a circle, with the listening

Night Mode is accessed from the Audio Effects menu. See page 45.

position at the center. However, you may have had to place some

speakers a little further away from the listening position than others.

Sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers

may blur due to different arrival times.

NOTE: To access 6.1- and 7.1-channel modes, the surround

back channels must be enabled as explained in the Manual

Setup section. Do not enable these channels if you don’t have

surround back speakers in your system.

Use the AVR’s delay adjustment to compensate for real-world speaker

placements.

Manual Setup

Measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position, and

write it down in Table A4 in the appendix. Even if all of your speakers

are the same distance from the listening position, enter your speaker

distances as described in Step Three.

The AVR 3550HD is flexible and may be configured for most speakers,

and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room.

The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each

speaker, and optimizes the AVR 3550HD’s performance. If you are

unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further

adjustments, use the Manual Setup on-screen menus.

Step Three – Manual Setup Menu

Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual listening

position and make the room as quiet as possible.

Before beginning, place your loudspeakers as explained in the Speaker

Placement section, and connect them to the AVR. Consult the owner’s

guide for the speakers or the manufacturer’s Web site for the frequency

range specification. Although you may set the output levels “by ear,” an

SPL (sound-pressure level) meter purchased at a local electronics store

will provide greater accuracy.

With the receiver and video display turned on, press the AVR Settings

Button to display the menu system. Use the Button to move the

cursor to the Speaker Setup line, and press the OK Button to display

the Speaker Setup menu. See Figure 51.

If you have run the EzSet/EQ process, the results were saved. Adjust

the EzSet/EQ On/Off setting in the Audio Effects menu to activate or

deactivate the results (see page 45). To tweak the EzSet/EQ results, or

to configure the AVR from scratch, select Manual Setup. The screen

shown in Figure 66 will appear.

Record your configuration settings in Tables A3 through A11 in the appendix

for easy re-entry after a system reset, or if the AVR’s Master Power

Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks.

NOTE: When using the AVR’s Speaker Setup menus, select a

video output resolution of 720p or higher to view graphics that

simplify configuration.

Step One – Determine Speaker Crossover

Without using the EzSet/EQ process, the AVR 3550HD can’t detect

how many speakers you’ve connected to it; nor can it determine their

capabilities. Consult the speaker’s technical specifications and locate

the frequency response, usually given as a range, e.g., 100Hz – 20kHz

(±3dB). Write down the lowest frequency that each of your main

Figure 66 – Manual Speaker Setup Menu

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NOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and

Back options as shown at the bottom of Figure 66. To return

to a previous menu without making any changes, select Exit.

To save the current settings, select the Back option.

To reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.

For best results, adjust the submenus in this order, although it may

differ from the Manual Speaker Setup menu: Number of Speakers,

Crossover (Size), Sub Mode, Distance and Level Adjust.

Figure 68 – Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

Number of Speakers

The AVR will only display those speaker groups programmed in the

Number of Speakers menu.

Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the

OK Button. See Figure 67.

Refer to Table A3 for each speaker’s crossover. For the main speakers,

this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well.

For each main speaker, select one of the seven crossover frequencies:

40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the crossover

frequency is below 40Hz, select the first option, “Large”. This setting

doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size, but to its frequency response,

which is also called “full range”.

Specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches.

The AVR always sets the subwoofer crossover to 100Hz, but uses the

transducer size for equalization. Write down the settings in Table A3 in

the appendix.

Figure 67 – Number of Speakers Menu

Program the correct setting for each speaker group: ON when the

speakers are present in the system, and OFF for positions where no

speakers are installed. The Front Left & Right speakers are always

ON and may not be disabled. Any changes will be reflected in the total

number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen.

When you have finished entering the settings, select Back, not Exit.

Sub Mode

Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line. This setting depends upon how

you programmed the front left and right speakers.

The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option:

Zone 2. The AVR 3550HD is capable of multizone operation, supporting

placement of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 3550HD’s

assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation

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.

• If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the

subwoofer setting will always be LFE. All low-frequency information

will always be sent to the subwoofer. If you don’t have a subwoofer,

either upgrade to full-range speakers or add a subwoofer at the

earliest opportunity.

• If you set the front speakers to LARGE, select between two possible

settings for the subwoofer.

The settings in this menu affect the remainder of the speaker setup

process and the availability of various surround modes at any time.

L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to

the subwoofer, including both information that would normally

be played through the front left and right speakers and the special

low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information.

When you have finished, select the Back option or use the Back/Exit

Button to insure the settings are saved correctly.

LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the

left and right program channels through the front speakers, and

directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer.

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

After you have programmed the number of speakers, the AVR will return

to the Manual Speaker Setup menu, (see Figure 50). Navigate to the

Crossover (Size) line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust

Crossover Frequencies menu (see Figure 68).

NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker

system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for

the Main Speaker groups, and the subwoofer will automatically

be set to LFE.

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The Speaker/Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver (see

Figure 64) display the speaker size settings. For each speaker configured

numerically, a single box will appear in its position. For each speaker

configured as LARGE, a double box will appear. If a speaker is config-

ured as OFF, no box will appear. The subwoofer is indicated by a single

box, or no box if no subwoofer has been configured. The letters inside

the boxes appear when a digital signal is being received that has that

channel discretely encoded. The letters flash when the signal is not

present, such as when a DVD is paused. A line connects the SBL and

SBR boxes when a 6.1-channel signal is detected, indicating that the

same signal is playing through both speakers.

With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes

both more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each

channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness.

EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply and

automatically. However, the AVR’s Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows

you to calibrate the levels manually, either using the system’s test tone

or while playing source material.

1. Make sure all speakers have been placed and connected correctly.

2. Adjust the number of speakers, crossover, distance and sub mode

for each speaker in your system as described in Step Three.

Adjust Speaker Distance Menu

3. Measure the channel levels in one of these ways, and adjust the

channel levels using the Adjust Speaker Levels menu:

Placing the speakers at different distances from the listening positions

can muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired.

a) Preferably, use a handheld SPL meter set to the C-Weighting, Slow

scale. Adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB.

Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the

listening position, do not skip this menu.

b) By ear. Adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud.

On the Manual Speaker Setup menu, move the cursor to the Distance

line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance

menu. See Figure 69.

c) If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material, such

as a test disc or an audio selection, play it and adjust the AVR’s

master volume control until the meter measures 75dB.

Press the AVR Settings Button to display the menu system, and then

navigate to the Speaker Setup line. Press the OK Button to display

the Speaker Setup menu. Select Manual Speaker Setup, press the

OK Button, and then navigate to the Level Adjust line. Press the

OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu. See Figure 70.

Figure 69 – Adjust Speaker Distance Menu

Enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position, as

measured in Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances and recorded

in Table A4 in the appendix.

The default unit of measurement is feet. To change the unit to meters,

return to the main AVR menu. Select the System Settings menu, then

scroll down to the General AVR Settings section and select the Unit

of Measure line. Press the OK Button to change the setting.

Figure 70 – Adjust Speaker Levels Menu

All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings.

Reset Levels: To reset all levels to their factory defaults of 0dB, scroll

down to this line and press the OK Button.

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Select a speaker, then use the / Buttons to change the meas-

urement. The values vary between 0 and 30 feet, with a default of

10 feet for all speakers.

To set your levels using the AVR 3550HD’s internal test tone, adjust

the TEST TONE line as follows:

NOTE: If the surround back channels are assigned to the multi-

zone system, you will not be able to adjust their delay settings.

Test Tone: Determines whether the test tone is active. To begin, press

the OK Button repeatedly to select the OFF, AUTO or MANUAL setting.

Manually moving the cursor out of the channel listings area of the

screen, automatically stops the test tone.

Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels

Manually

For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the

stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right

channels.

When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will automatically circulate

to all channels, pausing for a few moments at each channel and then

moving to the next channel several seconds later, as indicated by the

highlight bar. Adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is

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paused there, using the / Buttons. Use the

Buttons to move

LFE Trim: Attenuates the loudness of the subwoofer. The setting defaults

to the maximum of 0dB. Press the / Buttons to reduce the level by

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the cursor to another line, and the test tone will follow the cursor.

up to 10dB; the setting will appear as a negative number.

When this setting reads MANUAL, the test tone will not move to the

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next channel until you use the

Buttons.

Night Mode: Used with encoded Dolby Digital programs to compress

the signal so that louder passages do not disturb others, while dialogue

remains intelligible.

Individual Channels: If you are using an external source to set your

output levels, navigate to each channel, press the Set Button and use the

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Buttons to adjust the level, as desired, between –10dB and 10dB. • Off: For normal listening.

NOTE: Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is

active does not carry over to other mode groups. After you have

set the levels satisfactorily in one mode, write down the results

and change to other surround modes. Either copy the settings

you obtained (as a short cut), or redo the procedure to deter-

mine the correct settings.

• Half: Applies moderate compression.

• Full: Applies the most compression.

When you have finished, press the Audio Effects Button or the

Back/Exit Button.

Video Adjustments

When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels, select the SAVE

option. Record the level settings in Table A3 in the appendix.

The AVR 3550HD 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

patterns seen with less advanced processing. The “Torino” video

processing chip generates on-screen graphics in high definition, and

blends it with the incoming video, so that you can continue to watch

a program while using system menus.

Audio Effects

To adjust other audio settings, such as the tone controls, to improve

performance, press the Audio Effects Button to display the Audio Effects

menu (see Figure 71). The menu may also be accessed from the

Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting

Audio Effects.

NOTE: The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each

source independently.

The video processor automatically provides the best picture based on

the capabilities of your video display and the incoming source video.

You may experiment with the Video Modes menu adjustments to try

to improve the picture further.

Video Modes

Adjust the picture settings on your video display before adjusting the

AVR. Access the picture settings from the Video Modes menu. Press

the Video Modes Button, and the screen shown in Figure 72 will appear.

The menu may also be accessed from the Info Settings menu.

Figure 71 – Audio Effects Menu

Tone Control: Determines whether the treble and bass

controls are active. When it’s off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no

changes. When it’s on, the bass and treble frequencies are boosted

or cut depending upon the tone-control settings. When an analog audio

source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is selected,

setting the Tone Control to “Off” places the unit in analog bypass mode.

Treble and Bass: Boost or cut the high or low frequencies by up to

10dB by using the / Buttons to change the temperature bar setting.

Figure 72 – Video Modes Menu

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The default setting is 0dB, at the center of the temperature bar.

Video Mode: The default setting of Processor Off passes the video

signal through to the display without any picture processing. Video scaling

cannot be turned off. Select one of these processing options to optimize

the picture for the current program by applying adjustments to the

brightness, contrast, color and sharpness:

EzSet/EQ On/Off: This setting activates or deactivates the settings

obtained when the EzSet/EQ process was run. The settings are saved

for reactivation at a later listening session.

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• Sports: For sporting events.

MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is designed to address two

specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts.

If you see haziness or shimmering around the edges of objects or the

scrolling credits in a film, or if the image appears to “pixellate” into

blocks, change the MPEG Noise Reduction setting from its default of

Off to Low, Medium or High.

• Nature: For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting.

• Movie: For movies and many television broadcasts.

• Custom: Allows manual adjustment of the picture settings. The

Brightness, Contrast, Color and Sharpness settings appear as sliders

with values ranging from 0 to 100. The default setting for each adjust-

Cross Color Suppressor: Turn this setting on to remove cross color

artifacts, which can occur when high-frequency luminance (brightness)

signals are misinterpreted as chroma (color) signals, causing unwanted

flickering, flashing colors or rainbow patterns.

‹ ›

ment is 50. Use the / Buttons to change each setting’s value.

Picture Adjust: Changes the aspect ratio of the displayed image.

Widescreen (16:9) images are displayed on a full-screen (4:3) device

in letterbox format. Black bars may appear above and below the image.

Film Mode Detect: Normally left off, turn this setting on to compensate

for authoring errors in the conversion of film programs to video.

When displaying full-screen images on a widescreen device, black or

gray bars may appear to the left and right of the image (pillarboxing).

How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings

Set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings, as shown

in Figure 74.

Plasma and CRT monitors may suffer from “burn-in” when the same

image, such as the horizontal or vertical bars, is left on screen for a

long period of time. Adjust the picture so that it fills the display’s screen.

The options are:

• Auto Fit: The AVR automatically adjusts the image as required to

fit the display’s capabilities.

• Height Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below

it. Bars may remain at the sides.

• Width Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars on the sides.

Bars may remain above and below the image.

Figure 74 – Video Modes Custom Processing

With a color bar test pattern from a test disc or other source on screen,

the following adjustments may be made:

• Zoom 1x: Displays the image as received from the source. If the

image is in the 4:3 aspect ratio, on widescreen displays pillarbox

format may be used. If the image is in the 16:9 aspect ratio, on full

screen (4:3) displays letterbox format may be used.

• The color intensity setting on your TV.

• Color adjustments using the color bars, which should be (left

to right) black, white, yellow, cyan (turquoise), green, magenta, red,

blue, black.

• Zoom 2x: Stretches the image evenly to completely fill the screen.

The outer portions of the image may be cropped.

Experiment with this setting until you find a pleasing display format for

each program.

• The color transition, seen as sharp separation of the bars.

• The performance of the color circuits in your TV (with “Video” signals);

bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots.

›

Advanced Video Settings: Press the or OK Button to display the

Advanced Video Modes submenu (see Figure 73).

Use the gray scale and the black/white fields below the color bars to

adjust the brightness and contrast.

Brightness Adjustment

1. Turn down the color control on your TV until the color bars appear

in black and white.

2. Adjust the contrast to the lowest level where you still can see all gray

scale bars separately and clearly.

Figure 73 – Advanced Video Modes Menu

3. Adjust the brightness so that the bars in the gray scale are all visible.

The bar farthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather

than gray but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it.

The bars in the gray scale should gradually and evenly change from

black to white.

Noise Reduction: Change this setting from the default Off to Low,

Medium or High to filter out signal noise.

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of a dangerous situation. If you have any questions about installing a

multizone system, it is strongly recommended that you contact a profes-

sional custom installer.

Contrast Adjustment

1. Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in the

lower right corner of the screen and a deep-dark-black bar to the left.

Installing a Multizone System

2. If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the con-

trast is turned up or the borders of white letters bloom (overlight) into

the black areas (drastically decreasing the sharpness of the type), the

contrast has been turned up too much. Reduce the contrast until

these effects disappear and the video still looks realistic.

A basic multizone system consists of only one remote room in the

remote zone, using only one pair of loudspeakers placed in the remote

room for stereo playback. It is not recommended that you place the

left and right multizone speakers in different rooms.

3. If you are watching TV with ambient daylight, adjust the contrast so

that a normal video picture looks the same as the surroundings in

your room. That way the eye is relaxed when watching the TV picture.

Reduce the setting when the surrounding light is dimmed to improve

the sharpness of the picture.

To use the AVR 3550HD with more than one remote room, purchase

a multichannel external amplifier, or use an A-BUS hub. However, the

AVR 3550HD only outputs one remote zone. All remote rooms will

hear the same source, even when a multichannel amplifier is used.

There are three ways of connecting the remote speakers to the

AVR 3550HD:

4. The gray scale in the middle line should retain the same distinction

between each bar as before the contrast adjustment. If not, repeat

both Step 3 of the Brightness Adjustment, and the Contrast Adjustment.

a) Connect the speakers to the left and right Surround Back/Zone 2

Speaker Outputs. It is not recommended for long speaker-wire runs

(e.g., more than 25 feet), as the audio signal tends to degrade over

long distances. If your application requires a long speaker-wire run,

consider option b below.

Color Adjustment

1. When the brightness and contrast are set optimally, adjust the color

control. Set the level so that the colors look strong but still natural,

not overdone. If the color level is too high, depending on the TV,

some of the bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not

increase when the control is turned up. Test the color intensity with

a video of pictures of faces, flowers, fruit and vegetables.

b) Purchase an external amplifier. Connect the Surround Back/Zone 2

Preamp Outputs or the Zone 2 Audio Outputs to the amplifier’s

inputs. Place the amplifier either in the main listening room or the

remote room. Remote-room placement is preferred to minimize

the length of the speaker wires.

2. Refer to the large white bar below the gray scale to tweak the

warmth of the picture using the Tint control on your TV.

c) Buy an A-BUS in-wall amplified module, such as the Harman Kardon

AB 1 or AB 2, and connect it to the A-BUS port for use with a single

pair of remote speakers. If you purchase an A-BUS hub, such as the

Harman Kardon ABH 4 or ABH 4000, you may connect up to four

in-wall modules to each hub, or you may cascade hubs to create a

whole-house audio distribution system that delivers audio to almost

every room in your home. A-BUS offers the benefits of simplicity,

expandibility and the inclusion of IR support, all communicated via

single-cable connections and requiring no external power amplifiers.

Sharpness Adjustment

Contrary to intuition, the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the

sharpness backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the sharpness

setting on your television, and the setting on the AVR 3550HD if neces-

sary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in

the gray scale portion of the test screen.

Convergence and Edge Focus

When you use either the Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs or the

Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs for a multizone system, you will

not be able to use the surround back speakers with your main system,

which will then be limited to 5.1 channels. However, when the multizone

system is turned off, you may reassign your remote speakers to the main

listening room for 7.1-channel operation.

The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test screen may be used to

evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rear-projection video

displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the available con-

trols, contact the video display manufacturer’s authorized service repre-

sentative for assistance.

If you are not using A-BUS components, install an optional remote infrared

(IR) receiver in the remote room and connect it to the Zone 2 IR Input

to use the included Zone 2 remote control, a keypad or another control

device to turn the multizone system on or off, select a source input, and

operate any source devices that are connected in daisychain fashion to

the AVR 3550HD’s Remote IR Output.

When you have finished making any video adjustments, press the

Back/Exit Button.

Multizone Operation

With the multizone system in use, you may enjoy an exciting 5.1-channel

home theater presentation in the main listening area, while others listen

to the same materials or an entirely different presentation in another room.

You may use the above connection methods simultaneously to increase

the total number of remote rooms in your system. Remember that

sending control commands from one room in the system will affect

the entire remote zone of the multizone system.

Although installation of a multizone system is not complicated, it requires

running wires inside walls. Check your local building codes and comply

with the requirements for in-wall wiring systems to prevent the possibility

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Operating the Multizone System

System Settings

The AVR 3550HD’s multizone system is accessed using the on-screen

The AVR 3550HD offers system settings for ease of use that don’t

directly affect performance. These settings may be accessed from the

System Settings menu, which is selected by pressing the AVR Settings

Button and navigating to the System line. Press the OK Button to display

the System Settings menu. See Figure 77.

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Zone 2 menu. Press the AVR Settings Button, and use the

Buttons to navigate to the Zone 2 line. Press the OK Button to display

the Zone 2 menu. See Figure 75.

Figure 75 – Zone 2 Menu

Figure 77 – Systems Settings Screen

Status: Turns the multizone system on or off. When no one is listening

in the remote room, leave this setting at the default of OFF.

Front Panel Dimmer: Select On 100% for full brightness, dim to

50% or 25% of full brightness or select Off to fully darken the display.

The light inside the Volume Control will go out when the display is partly

or fully dimmed, but the Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind

you that the AVR is powered on. When the display is partly or fully

dimmed, it will return to full brightness for five seconds whenever a

command is entered, and then it will dim again.

Source: Indicates the source input for the remote zone. You may select

a different source from the main listening area. However, if the tuner

has been selected for both the main listening area and the remote zone,

listeners in both areas will hear the same radio station.

NOTE: Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone

system. To hear digital devices, such as a CD player, in the

remote zone, follow these steps:

General AVR Settings

Volume Units: Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional

decibel scale or on a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel

scale is used, 0dB is the maximum volume, with lower volumes displayed

as negative values.

1. In addition to a digital audio connection, connect the source

device’s analog audio outputs to the AVR. Make a note in

Table A5 in the appendix which set of inputs was used.

2. In the Setup Source menu, leave the Audio Input from Source

setting at the digital audio input. Scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio

setting and select the analog audio input.

Volume Default and Volume Default Level: These two settings are

used together to program the volume level at turn-on. Turn Volume Default

on, and then set the Volume Default Level to the desired turn-on volume.

Volume: The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone.

Unit of Measure: Adjusts the speaker-distance settings for Manual

Speaker Setup. Select between meters and feet.

Surround Back Amps: Reassign the surround back channels to

the multizone system. When this line is set to Zone 2, you may only

configure the main listening room for up to 5.1 channels. EzSet/EQ will

only configure the main 5.1-channel system. Use the Manual Setup

section of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote speakers

with this setting at Main Room, then return this setting to Zone 2.

iPod Charging: When The Bridge II is connected and an iPod is

docked, the device’s battery charges as long as the AVR is powered

on. When this setting is turned on, the device will continue to charge

when the AVR is in Standby mode.

Language: Select the preferred language for the AVR’s on-screen

menus and displays: English, French, Spanish or German.

To operate the multizone system using the main remote, slide the

Zone Select Switch at the bottom of the remote to the “2” position

(see Figure 76). To select a zone using the Zone 2 remote, press the

Zone Selector, and the Zone Indicator will turn green when the remote

is set to operate Zone 1, or red to operate Zone 2.

HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed

through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave

this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV

by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting On. Mute the

TV’s speakers when using the AVR for audio.

Menu Appearance

OSD Transparency: Select whether video programs will be visible

when the menu system is in use. Select Normal for a fully-transparent

Figure 76 – Zone Select Switch

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background, Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block video

programs while the menus are on screen.

For example, to watch the TV while changing channels using the cable

box, press and hold the TV Button until it lights. Then press the Channel

Up Button, followed by the CBL/SAT Button.

Volume Status Messages: When the AVR is turned on, the volume

is adjusted or the source is changed, or if a change in the input signal

is detected, a status message will be displayed on screen. Select how

long the message remains visible, from 2 to 10 seconds, with a default

of 3 seconds.

To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above,

but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated to

the AVR.

Menus: The settings in the Surround Modes, Video Modes and Audio

Effects menus only remain in effect during the current listening session.

This setting governs how long these menus remain visible after the last

adjustment, varying from 2 to 10 seconds, with a default of 3 seconds.

Activities (Macros)

Activities are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that

are executed with a single button press. Activities are well suited for

power on and off commands, to send out a multidigit channel number

with one button press, or to control another device with more flexibility

than the built-in punch-through controls. Up to eleven activities may be

programmed.

Setup and Slide-In Menus: This setting determines how long the

setup menus (Main Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Zone 2 Menu, all

slide-in menus) remain visible after the last adjustment. Select a timeout

period of 5, 10 or 15 (the default) minutes, or no timeout, which leaves

the menus on screen until manually cleared. A timeout period avoids

the possibility of burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.

NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated activities.

It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending com-

mands after Power On, and the component may not be ready to

respond to commands immediately after powering on.

Screen Saver: Program a timeout period for no activity (with no

menus displayed) before the AVR’s built-in screen saver begins. Select

a period of 5 (the default), 10 or 20 minutes, or turn off the screen

saver. A timeout period avoids the possibility of burn-in damage to

plasma or CRT displays.

To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps:

1. To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity

Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button to which

the activity will be assigned.

Advanced Remote Control Functions

The AVR 3550HD remote control also serves as a universal remote

that may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to the

Function List (Table A13 in the appendix) for assistance in operating

your other components. The function of each button will not necessarily

correspond to the label printed on the button.

2. Press the Source Selector (or AVR Settings Button) for each device

before you enter individual commands. This step counts as one of

the 19 commands allowed for each activity.

3. For Power On, press the AVR or Device Power On Button.

4. Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button for Power Off.

Punch-Through Programming

5. Press the Activity Button to end the programming process, and the

last Source Selector (or the AVR Settings Button) will flash three times.

The punch-through feature allows you to operate one component, while

setting certain groups of controls to operate another component. For

example, while using the AVR controls for surround modes and other

audio functions, you may operate the transport controls of your DVD

player. Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV,

you may use your cable box to change channels.

It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within an activity. To erase the activity:

1. Press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or

AVR Power On Button until the Source Selector or AVR Settings

Button lights.

To program punch-through control while operating any device:

2. Press the Activity Button to erase the activity.

1. Press and hold the Source Selector (or AVR Settings Button) for the

main device the remote will be operating. The Source Selector will

light, go dark and then light up again, indicating the remote is in

Program mode and that you may release the button.

To execute an activity, press the Activity Button, then press the Alphanumeric

Key (or the AVR Power On Button) for the Activity.

Learning

2. Select the type of punch-through programming.

If you have programmed a product’s codes into the remote and find

that some functions are missing, the AVR 3550HD remote may “learn”

individual codes from the product’s original remote. See page 28.

a) For channel control punch-through, press the Channel Up Button.

b) To program transport control punch-through, press the Play Button.

Resetting the Remote

3. Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transport

controls will be used while operating the device selected in the first

step. The Source Selector will flash to confirm.

To reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press and

hold the TV Source Selector and the “0” Alphanumeric Key. When the

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TV Button re-lights, enter the code “333”. When the TV Button goes

out, and all of the Source Selectors flash, the remote will be reset.

Processor Reset

If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off the Master

Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least three minutes.

Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on. If this doesn’t help, reset

the AVR.

NOTES:

• A system reset erases all user configurations, including

video resolution, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets.

After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes

in the appendix worksheets.

• The RS-232 Reset Button on the rear panel of the

AVR 3550HD does not perform a system reset. DO NOT

press the RS-232 Reset Button.

To reset the AVR 3550HD, place it in Standby mode (press the front-

panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber).

Then press and hold the front-panel OK Button for at least five seconds

until the RESET message appears.

If the receiver does not function correctly after a processor reset,

contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance.

Authorized service centers may be located by visiting the Web site

at www.harmankardon.com.

Memory

If the AVR 3550HD is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will

retain user settings for up to four weeks.

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SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

Power Switch is turned on

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet

• Check whether outlet is switch-controlled

• Secure all input and speaker connections

Display lights, but no sound

or picture

• Intermittent input connections

• Mute is on

• Volume control is down

• Press Mute Button

• Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker;

PROTECT message appears on

front panel

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Check speaker wires for shorts at receiver and speaker ends

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service center

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is monaural

• Incorrect configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources

• Check speaker configuration

• The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR Settings Button

• Make certain front-panel sensor is in line of sight of remote

or connect an optional remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner

• Local interference

• Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused

display and digital audio stops

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that the correct digital input is selected

Surround Back Speaker settings

cannot be accessed, and test tone

does not play through Surround

Back Speakers

• Multizone system has been turned

on, and the surround back channels

were reassigned to multizone operation

• Use the menu system to access the Zone 2 menu and reassign

the surround back channels to the main room

The XM Preview Channel (001)

is silent

• XM antenna is not plugged in

• Use an XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready home

audio equipment, and plug the module into the XM Radio Jack

• The XM antenna module needs an unobstructed view of the

southern sky, or to be within range of an XM terrestrial repeater;

if necessary, purchase an extension cable from your XM Radio

dealer

• XM antenna is not located in such

a way as to enable reception

Unable to activate Program mode

on remote

• Source Selector not held for at least • The selector will light as you initially press it, and go dark as you

3 seconds

hold it down; wait 3 seconds for the selector to light again

Remote buttons light, but AVR does • Remote is in Zone 2 mode

not respond

• Slide the Zone Switch at the bottom of the remote to the

Zone 1 position

Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 3550HD, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently

Asked Questions”, which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

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Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type

AVR 3550HD Source

Digital Audio Connection

Analog Audio Connection

Video Connections

Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV

or other device that delivers

television programs

CBL/SAT

HDMI 2

Analog 1

HDMI 2

DVD Audio/Video, SACD,

Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player

DVD

HDMI 1

Analog 2

Analog 5

HDMI 1

Media Server, including

Media Server

Optical 2

S-Video 1

Harman Kardon DMC 1000

Optical 1

Coaxial 1

Coax Front

Analog 3

Component 1

Video game console

Game

AUX

Analog 4

Composite 1

Any audio or video device,

e.g., CD player, camcorder,

cassette deck

Analog Front

Composite Front (not used for

audio-only devices)

Recorder

Any

Coaxial 1 or 2 input and

Coaxial Output

Analog 4 inputs and outputs

The Bridge II

Composite OR S-Video 2 input

and output

iPod

The Bridge II

None

The Bridge II for photo- and video-

capable iPod models

Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non-display device. Do not connect your television’s or video display’s video output to the AVR at any time.

Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults

Cable/Sat

DVD

Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

The Bridge

Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie

Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie

Logic 7 Movie

Video Input

HDMI 2

480i

HDMI 1

480i

S-Video 1

Optical 2

480i

N/A

480i

N/A

Component 1

Optical 1

480i

Composite 1

Coaxial 1

480i

Composite Front The Bridge II

Audio Input

Coaxial Front

480i

The Bridge II

480i

Resolution to Display

Audio Auto Polling

Zone 2 Audio

Analog 1

Analog 2

Analog 5

Analog 3

Analog 4

Analog Front

The Bridge II

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Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

Audio Input

All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs*

Your Settings

Left/Right Speakers

Center Speaker

Left/Right Surround Speakers

Left/Right Surround Back Speakers

Subwoofer

Left/Right Speakers Crossover

Center Speaker Crossover

Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover

Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover

Subwoofer Mode

100Hz

L/R + LFE

8 inch

0dB

Large

N/A

Subwoofer Size

N/A

Front Left Level

0dB

Center Level

0dB

Front Right Level

0dB

Surround Right Level

Surround Back Right Level

Surround Back Left Level

Surround Left Level

0dB

Sub Level

0dB

Note: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are “direct” inputs whose signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speakers are always full-range

and cannot be adjusted. The settings are global for the remaining audio inputs.

Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position

Distance From Speaker to Listening Position

Your Delay Settings

Front Left

10 feet

0mS

Center

Front Right

Surround Right

Surround Left

Surround Back Right

Surround Back Left

Subwoofer

A/V Sync Delay

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Table A5 – Source Settings

Cable/Sat

DVD

Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

The Bridge

Surround Modes

Video Input

N/A

Audio Input

Resolution to Display

Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name

Audio Auto Polling

Zone 2 Audio

N/A

Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings

Default

Cable/Sat DVD

Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

The Bridge

Tone Control

Treble

Off

0dB

Off

Bass

LFE Trim

Night Mode

Table A7 – Video Modes Settings

Default

Cable/Sat DVD

Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

The Bridge

Video Mode

Processor Off

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Sharpness

Picture Adjust

Auto Fit

0ff

Noise Reduction

MPEG Noise Reduction

0ff

Cross Color Suppressor

Off

Film Mode Detect

Off

Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom.

**^{Note: These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected.}

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Table A8 – Surround Modes

Default

Cable/Sat

DVD

Media Server Radio

Game

AUX

The Bridge

Auto Select

Logic 7 Movie or

native digital format

Virtual Surround

Dolby Virtual

Speaker Reference

Stereo

Movie

Music

Game

7 CH Stereo

Logic 7 Movie

Logic 7 Music

Logic 7 Game

Center Width

Dimension

Panorama

Off

Note: These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music mode has been selected. Access these settings by selecting the Edit option.

Table A9 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input

Device Type (if changed)

Product Code

Cable/Sat

DVD

Media Server

Game

AUX

Table A10 – System Settings

Feature

Default

On 100%

Your Settings

Front-Panel Dimmer

Volume Units

Volume Default

Off

Volume Default Level

Unit of Measure

iPod Charging

–25dB

Feet

Off

Language

English

Off

HDMI Audio to TV

OSD Transparency

Volume/Status Messages

Menus

Normal

3 seconds

5 seconds

15 minutes

5 minutes

Setup and Slide-In Menus

Screen Saver

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Table A11 – Zone 2 Settings

Source Input

Default

Off

Your Settings

Status

Source

Cable/Sat

–25dB

Main Room

Volume

Surround Back Amps

Table A12 – Surround Modes

Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Digital

Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated

low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode,

which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains

intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic

passages to avoid disturbing others.

• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1,

3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1)

• Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered

via coax or optical connection

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus

An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel

which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. May

be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected.

• Dolby Digital EX

• Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby

Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for

streaming audio from the internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source

material may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby

Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio.

• Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection

(source device decodes to Dolby Digital

when a coax or optical connection is used)

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless^™audio, the same format

used on DVD Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in

Dolby Digital, such as night mode settings, while delivering fully lossless

audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with

Dolby TrueHD, delivered via HDMI

Dolby Digital Stereo

Delivers a 2-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials.

• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1,

3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic II

Mode Group

Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels

from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants

are available.

See below

Dolby Pro Logic II

Movie

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and

television programs.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II

Music

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections.

Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions:

• Center Width (adjusts width of vocal soundstage)

• Dimension (adjusts depth of soundstage)

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

• Panorama (adjusts wraparound surround effect)

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Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Pro Logic II

Game

Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround

channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming

experience.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic

Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal

containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels.

• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Mode Group

An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel

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

Movie

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround

back channel.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability

of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music adds a surround back channel.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,

3/2/.0 or .1, EX

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Game

This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit

of a surround back channel.

• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1

• 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

Mode Group enveloping sound field is desired.

See below

Dolby Virtual Speaker When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode virtualizes

Reference a full surround presentation with accurate localization.

• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode

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

varies by number of channels in signal)

• Analog (2-channel)

Wide

soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers.

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Digital

Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, it also

provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

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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Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

DTS-HD

DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the

high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs. It is transmitted

using a DTS core with high-resolution extensions. Even when only DTS 5.1

surround sound is desired (or available, if the multizone system is in use),

the higher capacity of high-resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit

rate used on DVD-Video discs.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded

with DTS-HD modes, delivered via HDMI

DTS-HD Master Audio DTS-HD Master Audio technology delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the

studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly accurate

performance.

• Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded with

DTS-HD Master Audio technology, delivered

via HDMI

DTS-ES Matrix

DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DTS 5.1

digital surround sound. The Matrix version includes the surround back

channel information “matrixed” into the left and right (side) surround

channels, for compatibility with 5.1-channel systems.

• DTS-ES Matrix

DTS-ES Discrete

DTS Stereo

DTS-ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround

back channel, but this information is encoded discretely on the disc, and

is not derived from information contained in the surround channels.

• DTS-ES Discrete

Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents

a matrix-encoded surround presentation.

• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,

3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• DTS-ES Matrix

• DTS-ES Discrete

DTS Neo:6

Mode Group

DTS Neo:6 analog processing is available with DTS and DTS 96/24

signals and 2-channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3-, 5- or 6-channel

presentation.

See below

DTS Neo:6

Cinema

Depending on the number of speakers in your system, select 3-, 5- or

6-channel modes, enhanced for movie or video presentations.

• DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• Analog (2-channel)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Neo:6

Music

Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation

suitable for music recordings.

• DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• DTS 96/24

• Analog (2-channel)

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Logic 7

Mode Group

A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances

2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information

for the surround back channels. This provides more accurate placement of

sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used

with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 technology uses 96kHz processing, and is

available in 5.1-or 7.1-channel modes. Three variants are available.

See below

Logic 7

Movie

Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix

encoding, Logic 7 Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Logic 7

Music

The AVR 3550HD is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for

2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional

2-channel music recordings.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

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Surround Mode

Description

Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Logic 7 Game

Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

5-Channel Stereo

7-Channel Stereo

2-Channel Stereo

Useful for parties, the left- and right-channel information is played through

both the front and surround speakers on each side, while the center speaker

plays a summed mono mix.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Expands the 5-Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back

channels.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2-channel signal.

The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied, making it

appropriate when a subwoofer is used.

• Analog (2-channel)

• Tuner

• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

2-Channel Stereo

(Analog Bypass)

Maintains an analog input signal in that form, bypassing all digital processing

(i.e., surround and bass management). Requires Tone Control setting to be off. • Tuner

• Analog (2-channel)

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10 11 12

37 38 39 40

Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 78 when using the Function List.

52 53 54 55

Figure 78 – Remote Control Function List Reference

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Table A13 – Remote Control Function List

Radio

Media Server

DMC1000

No.

Button Name

AVR

DVD

The Bridge

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Device Power On

Device Power Off

CBL/SAT

DVD

The Bridge

Radio

Game

Media Server

AUX

Audio Effects

Video Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes

Surround Modes

Last

Activity

Back/Exit

Last

Activity

Back/Exit

Last

Activity

Back/Exit

Left

Right

Light

Down

Last

Prev. Ch

Activity

Last

Activity

Back/Exit

Left

Right

Light

Down

Activity

Clear

Left

Enter

Right

Light

Activity

Back

Left

Enter

Right

Light

Activity

Back/Exit

Tune Up

Preset/Down

Preset/Up

Light

Tune Down

Activity

Back/Exit

Tune Up

Preset/Down

Preset/Up

Light

Tune Down

Left

Channel/Preset Up

Preset/Category Down

Preset/Category Up

Light

Left

Right

Light

Down

Disc Menu

Red

Green

Yellow

Blue

Volume +

Volume –

Mute

Right

Light

Down

OSD

Channel/Preset Down

Down

Disc Menu

Angle

Subtitle

Audio

Zoom

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Page Up

Page Down

Prev. Step

Pause

Next Step

Rew 77

Play 3

Down

Disc Menu

Angle

Subtitle

Audio

Zoom

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Preset Up

Preset Down

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Preset Up

Preset Down

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Channel Up

Channel Down

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Page Up

Page Down

Pause

Rew 77

Play 3

Channel/Page Up Channel/Preset Up

Channel/Page Down Channel/Preset Down Preset Down

Preset Up

Pause

Rew 77

Play 3

FF 33

Record

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

Source Settings

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Pause

Next Step

Rew 77

Play 3

FF 33

Record

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

Setup

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

FF 33

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

Setup

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Info Settings

TV/VCR

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

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Table A13 – continued

AUX

PVD

No.

Button Name

CBL/SAT

Game

HDTV

TiVO

VCR

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Device Power On

Device Power Off

CBL/SAT

DVD

The Bridge

Radio

Game

Media Server

AUX

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Play

Stop

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Power On

Power Off

Input Sel

Radio

Input Sel

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Last

Activity

Back/Exit

Left

Right

Prev. Ch

Activity

Bypass

Left

Right

Light

Down

OSD

Guide

PPV

Fav. Ch

Music

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Channel Up

Channel Down

Enter

Activity

Clear

Start

Left

Select

Right

Light

Prev. Ch

Activity

Exit/Cancel

Left

Enter

Right

Instant Replay

Activity

Exit

Enter/Last

Activity

Exit

Left

Select

Right

Light

Down

TiVo

Window

Live TV

Slow

Activity

Cancel

Left

Setup

Right

Light

Down

Left

Enter

Right

Light

Down

OSD

Light

Down

Light

Down

OSD

Down

DVD Menu

•

Disc Menu

Red

Green

Yellow

Blue

Volume +

Volume –

Mute

Open/Close

Random Play

Repeat

Intro Scan

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

(+10)

Disc Skip

Skip Down

Pause

Skip Up

R. Search

Caption

Fav. Ch

MTS

Aspect

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Channel Up

Channel Down

Back

Mark

■

Repeat

Jump Up

Jump Down

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Channel Up

Channel Down

Last Clip

Pause

▲

Skip

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Scan Up

Scan Down

Slow Down

Pause

Slow Up

Prev.

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Channel Up

Channel Down

Thumb Down

Pause

AVR Volume +

AVR Volume –

AVR Mute

Channel Up

Channel Down

Scan Down

Pause

Channel/Page Up

Channel/Page Down

Pause

Replay

Rew 77

Next Clip

Rew 77

Thumb Up

Rew 77

Scan Up

Rew 77

Play

FF33

Record

Stop

Subtitle

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

Program

Sleep

F. Search

Time

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

FF33

Record

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

TV/VCR

Sleep

FF33

Record

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

TV/DVR

Sleep

FF33

Record

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

TV Input

Sleep

FF33

Record

Stop

AVR Settings

Info Settings

TV/VCR

Sleep

AVR Settings

Info Settings

Source Settings

Sleep

Zone Select

Learn

AVR Settings

Info Settings

TV/CATV

Sleep

Learn

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Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.

Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA

027

LG/GOLDSTAR

LLOYTRON

LODGENET

LOGIK

101 110 122 128 132

A MARK

ADMIRAL

AKAI

122 132

172 173

192

069

123 160

069

AMPRO

164

LUXMAN

LXI

128

ANAM

045 106 109 112 122

077 145 148

AOC

122 123 128

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MATSUI

030 123 128 132 145 148

BLAUPUNKT

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CAPEHART

CENTURION

CENTRONIC

CITIZEN

084

115 123 148

205 206

148

123 128

MEMOREX

METZ

069 128

059

084

123 171

MGA

115 123 128

045

MINERVA

MITSUBISHI

MTC

084

045 123 128 132

077 115 123 128 160 167 168

CLASSIC

CONCERTO

CONTEC

CORANDO

CORONADO

CRAIG

045

175 176

128

NATIONAL

NEC

148 177 179 180 181 182

045

115 121 123 125

172

NIKEI

045

132

ONKING

ONWA

045

045 157 158 159

045

CROWN

045 132

OPTONICA

ORION

077

CURTIS MATHES

CXC

123 128 132

207 208 209 210 211

045

PANASONIC

PHILCO

PHILIPS

087 148 169

DAEWOO

045 087 102 105 106 108 111

045 115 123 128 132 148

114 116 119 127 128 132

033 034 035 036 123 128 132

DAYTRON

128 132

145 148

DIGI LINK

200

PIONEER

PORTLAND

PROSCAN

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

024 123 128

DYNASTY

045

128 132

DYNATECH

ELECTROHOME

EMERSON

063

133

115 132

059 122 128 132 165

045 123 128 132 139 157 158

032 087

159 162 205

045 128 132 180 196 197

FUNAI

045

021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163

FUTURETECH

045

REALISTIC

RUNCO

045 167 196

029 087 121 123 128 133 145

152 153

159 163

SAA

183

GRUNDIG

HALL MARK

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

INFINITY

INKEL

193

SAMPO

059 123 128

128

SAMSUNG

SANYO

020 022 124 128 132 145

201

026 054

123 128 132 144 147

SCOTT

045 128 132

148

SEARS

128 132 145

120

SHARP

077 128 132

JBL

148

SIEMENS

SIGNATURE

SONY

084

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

115 123 128 132 145

069

019

028 031 117 130 136 194 212

079 087 134

SOUNDESIGN

SPECTRICON

SSS

045 128

KAWASHO

KEC

173

122

045

KENWOOD

KMC

123 204

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

025 123 128 145 148

132

184

077

KTV

045 123 132 162

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Table A14 – continued

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

Table A16 – continued

VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

TATUNG

063

JVC

318 348 411 432

TECHNICS

TECHWOOD

TEKNIKA

TELERENT

TERA

181

128

KENWOOD

LG/GOLDSTAR

LLOYD

LXI

MAGIN

320 348

318 407

340

320 340

045 069 115 123 128 132

069

156

345

THOMSON

TMK

190 191

128

063 129 202

132

160

128

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MEMOREX

MGA

MITSUBISHI

MULTITECH

NAD

340

318

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDTECH

WARDS

317 320 340 352 353 354 376

349

349 431

340

069 128 132 148

439

YAMAHA

YORK

123 128

128

NATIONAL

NEC

440

318 348

YUPITERU

ZENITH

ZONDA

045

069 090

122

NORDMENDE

OPTIMUS

ORION

348

459

447

PANASONIC

PHILCO

425 450 467 472

340

340 375

394

376

301 425

355 434 440 442 458 459

395 424 425 457 472

317 320 340 345 459

320

345 351 395 405 409

348 416 447

317 320

410 412

317 320

429 456

380 429

340

317 340

434

348

340 348

Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX HDTV

TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

PHILIPS

PORTLAND

PULSAR

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

REALISTIC

SALORA

SAMSUNG

SANSUI

MOTOROLA

RCA

SAMSUNG

ZENITH

604

605

601

603

602

Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX VCR

SANYO

SCOTT

SEARS

SHARP

VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA

340

AKAI

348 408 409 426

AMPRO

376

SONY

ASA

434

SOUNDESIGN

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC

TANDY

TASHICO

TATUNG

TEAC

TEKNIKA

THOMAS

TiVo

AUDIO DYNAMICS

BROKSONIC

CANDLE

CANON

318 348

410 447

434 435

435 440

CAPEHART

CITIZEN

394

434

CRAIG

345 416

340

DAEWOO

DAYTRON

DBX

317 394 404

394

318 348

304 305 306 307 308 309 310

311 312

313

412 455

345

318

318 340

345

DIRECTV

DYNATECH

EMERSON

FISHER

314 315

340

313 340 342 410 412

317

TMK

TOSHIBA

TOTEVISION

UNITECH

VECTOR RESEARCH

VIDEO CONCEPTS

VIDEOSONIC

WARDS

FUNAI

340

376 395 424

413

302 303 318 349

340 348

GO VIDEO

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

340 345 412

318 340 348

340 350 376 383

YAMAHA

ZENITH

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

318 345

348

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Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX CD

Table A17 – continued

CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ADCOM

AIWA

AKAI

063 069

072 111 118 156 170

050 177 184

SANSUI

SANYO

SCOTT

047 081 134 157 172

033 082 095

108

AUDIO TECHNICA

AUDIOACCESS

AUDIOFILE

BSR

CALIFORNIA AUDIO

CAPETRONIC

CARRERA

CARVER

CASIO

053

125

211

044

109

070

087

SHARP

SHERWOOD

SONY

058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181

003 041 058 105 133

103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205

206 207 208 212 217

124

059 110

177

SOUNDSTREAM

SYMPHONIC

TAEKWANG

136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 TEAC

117 166

011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121

137 146 154

CLARINETTE

DENON

EMERSON

FISHER

166

THETA DIGITAL

039

187 188 213

052 093 108

055 095

TOSHIBA

VECTOR RESEARCH

VICTOR

013 074 097 151 155 173

087

120 130

FRABA

117

WARDS

095

FUNAI

126

164

YAMAHA

YORK

019 031 053 061 135 169

166

GENEXXA

HAITAI

HARMAN KARDON

HITACHI

108

099 214

001 002 025 054 190

093

Table A18 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVD

DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

INKEL

JC PENNEY

JENSEN

JVC

KENWOOD

216

098 147

153

APEX DIGITAL

DENON

HARMAN KARDON

JVC

LG/GOLDSTAR

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MITSUBISHI

NAD

ONKYO

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

PROCEED

PROSCAN

RCA

SAMSUNG

SHARP

061

019 051

003 004

001 002 007 068 201 202

176 195 196

030 062 078 079 148 151 176

178 181

016 087

108

077 102

164

039 113

058 084 191 192 193

194

080 098

152

006

005 055 064 066

056

059

023

062

LG/GOLDSTAR

LOTTE

LUXMAN

LXI

MAGNAVOX

MARANTZ

MCINTOSH

MCS

MITSUMI

MODULAIRE

NAD

009 048

024 030 044

056

041 065

060

003 004

053 054

028

043 045

003 004

009 058 067

030 063

005 055 064

166

013 074 197 198

199 200 201

069

053 055

037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203

065 089 091 092 099 104 212

075 109 119 158 183 204

039 138 149 209

NAKAMICHI

NEC

NIKKO

SONY

ONKYO

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

YAMAHA

ZENITH

OPTIMUS

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

071 094 100 112 123 131 161

162 215

PROTON

QUASAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

210

109

126 166 213

024 081 093 150

RCX

169

REALISTIC

058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166

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Table A20 – Remote Control Product Codes: GAME

Game Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

Table A19 – Remote Control Product Codes: SAT

SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ALPHASTAR

ALPHASTAR DBS

ALPHASTAR DSR

BIRDVIEW

472

450

442

425

MICROSOFT (XBOX)

SONY (PLAYSTATION 2) 002

001

CHANNEL MASTER

CHAPARRAL

CITOH

DRAKE

DX ANTENNA

ECHOSTAR

320 321 325 361

315 316 451

360

313 317 318 413 481

331 352 379 483

395 397 452 453 463 477 478

484 485

Table A21 – Remote Control Product Codes: CBL

CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ABC

001 011

ALLEGRO

AMERICAST

ARCHER

BELCOR

CABLE STAR

CITIZEN

111

212

112

113

033 113

111

ELECTRO HOME

FUJITSU

392

324 329 334

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474

COLOUR VOICE

DIGI

085 090

114

HITACHI DBS

HOUSTON TRACKER

HUGHES

455

463

437 489

366

454 468 484

410

453

317 365 369 370 371

461 473

453

423

373

466

487

366 469

EAGLE

186

EASTERN

ELECTRICORD

EMERSON

FOCUS

066 070

039

112

116

JANIEL

JERROLD

KATHREIN

LEGEND

G.I.

001 011 017 096 097

MACOM

GC ELECTRONICS

GEMINI

GENERAL

113

032 060

210

MAGNAVOX

MEMOREX

NEXTWAVE

NORSAT

GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210

GOODMIND

HAMLIN

HITACHI

112

OPTIMUS

056 099 100 101 117 175 208

001 188

PACE DSS

PANASONIC

PANASONIC DBS

PANSAT

PERSONAL CABLE

PHILIPS

JASCO

111

457

420

418

375

JERROLD

001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162

188 210

LINDSAY

118

MACOM

191

PICO

407

381 404

412 454 468 475

301 439 465 490

458

MAGNAVOX

MOVIE TIME

NSC

017 019 068

035 039

035 190

PRESIDENT

PRIMESTAR

RCA

RCA DSS

REALISTIC

SAMSUNG

SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SONY

STAR CHOICE DBS

STARCAST

SUPER GUIDE

TELECOM

OAK

197 220

PACE

179

349 480

442

PANASONIC

PANTHER

PHILIPS

053 176 177 189 214

114

013 019 020 085 090

339

405

459

347

PIONEER

POPULAR MECHANICS

PRELUDE

PRIMESTAR

RADIO SHACK

RCA

001 041 119 171 209 215 216

116

120

162

111 112 213

053 214

327 423

330 333 390 391 393 409

302 426 460 461 462 470

323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355

381 383 389 403 466 479 480

384 385 387 394 419 488

TOSHIBA

UNIDEN

RECOTON

REGAL

REMBRANT

SAMSUNG

116

056 099 100 101 208

032

003 072 186

ZENITH

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Table A21 – continued

CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SEAM

183 203 221 222

121

SIGNATURE

SPRUCER

STARCOM

STARGATE

TANDY

001 188

053 081 177 189

002 011 163

120

024

TELECAPATION

TEXSCAN

TFC

028

036

122

TIMELESS

TOCOM

123

170 205

UNITED CABLE

UNIVERSAL

VIDEOWAY

VIEWSTAR

ZENITH

011

033 034 039 042 113

124 211

019 025 086 089 190

065 125 211 219

116

ZENTEK

Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes:

AUX-MEDIA SERVER

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

HARMAN KARDON

002

Table A23 – Remote Control Product Codes:

AUX-CBL/SAT RECORDER (PVD)

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

DAEWOO

ECHOSTAR

EXPRESSVU

HUGHES

HYUNDAI

KEEN

701 704

714 715 716

714

717 727

718

709

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

710 723

711 717 724 727

PROSCAN

RCA

719

719 727

REPLAYTV

SONICBLUE

SONY

708 710 712 725 726

710 712

707 713 720 721 722 723 724

Table A24 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-TiVo

Manufacturer/Brand

Setup Code Number

DIRECTV

806 (See also Table A16)

PIONEER

801

SERIES 2 DVR

TOSHIBA

802 809

803

OTHER T

804 805 807 808 810

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AV R 3 5 5 0 H D T E C H N IC A L S P E C IF IC AT IO N S

Audio Section

Seven-Channel Surround Modes

Power per Individual Channel

Video Section

Television Format

NTSC

1Vp-p/75 ohms

Input Level/Impedance

Output Level/Impedance

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video)

Front L & R channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response

(Component Video)

HDMI^™

Center channel:

75 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color

Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

General

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 120V/60Hz

118W idle, 890W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level)

200mV/47k ohms

100dB

Dimensions

Width

(Product)

(Shipping)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

17-5/16 inches (440mm) 21-7/8 inches (555mm)

Height

Depth

6-1/2 inches (165mm)

15 inches (382mm)

10-1/2 inches (266mm)

18-5/16 inches (465mm)

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic I/II

40dB

55dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

(Product)

31.5 lb (14.3kg)

(Shipping)

36.7 lb (16.7kg)

Weight

DTS

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

10Hz –130kHz

±35 Amps

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered

in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and The Bridge II logo are

trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

40V/µsec

Slew Rate

iPod, iTunes and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has

been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation

of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

87.5–108.0MHz

IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

40dB @ 1kHz

±400kHz, 70dB

80dB

A-BUS is a registered trademark of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd.

Audiovox is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.

Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Dolby, the double-D symbol and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

90dB

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;

6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. DTS, DTS-ES

and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks, and DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

520–1720kHz

45dB

Loop 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

±10kHz, 30dB

Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.

HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).

Selectivity

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.

XM and XM Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio.

Please register your AVR 3550HD at www.harmankardon.com.

You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can

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