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- Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 1
AVR 7550HD AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 2
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 Protect the power cord from Service Instructions CAUTION - These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 3
Before Use Your AVR 7550HD 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 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 4
Settings 41 ManualSpeakerSetup 44 Audio Effects 45 Video Adjustments 47 MultizoneOperation 47 System Settings 48 Advanced Remote Control Functions 51 Processor Reset 51 Memory 52 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 53 APPENDIX 67 Trademark Acknowledgments 67 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 5
, 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 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section •110wattsRMSperchannel(twochannelsdriven),0.07%THD, 20Hz - 20kHz at - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 6
turn-onofother system components •IECdetachableACpowercordforeasyinstallation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 7550HD. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. •SystemandZone - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 7
Front) Front) Input Analog Audio Settings Effects Modes Navigation Jack Front Inputs NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 8
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. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on, or places it in - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 9
Video Monitor Outputs Component Video Monitor Outputs Component 1, 2 & 3 AC Power Input Switched AC Accessory Outlet NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 10
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. HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI(High-Definition MultimediaInterface)isaconnectionfortransmittingdigitalaudio andvideosignalsbetween - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 11
by the AVR 7550HD's fantocoolthesystem.Maintainaclearanceofat Speaker Outputs: These speaker outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7.2-channel home theater, or may be reassigned to a remote room for multizone operation. Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 12
Activity Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls Source Settings Sleep Settings NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 13
other device types (see Initial Setup section). AUX Source Selector: CD player, VCR, HDTV set-top box, PVD or TiVo® set-top box. Cable/SAT Source Selector: Cable set-top box or satellite set-top box. IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the AVR 7550HD's audio and video inputs are independently assignable. Select - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 14
cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service. Volume Control: Press to raise or lower the volume. Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR 7550HD's speaker and headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off the receiver. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 15
Source Selectors Sleep Settings AVR Settings Menu Navigation OK Transport Controls Zone Indicator NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 16
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 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 17
video display (television); and loudspeakers. Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is the placement of loudspeakers around the room to produce "surround sound." Surround sound immerses you in the presentation for increased realism. The AVR 7550HD may have up to seven speakers - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 18
High-Definition MultimediaInterface)inputs,andoneoutput.HDMItechnology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. TheAVR7550HDusesHDMI(V.1.3awithDeepColor)technology and is capable of processing - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 19
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 videocapable iPod that supports video browsing. Use the AVR 7550HD remote - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 20
totheXMservice.TheXMMiniTunerandHome Dock Bundle, available at www.xmradio.com, is recommended. The older Connect-and-Play module is also compatible with the AVR 7550HD, but it may no longer be available. Although you may use a module with standard audio connections, labeled for - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 21
is not recommended. 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. To use the AVR 7550HD with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 22
for any of these device types: CD player, HDTV set-top box, personal video recorder (PVR), TiVo device or VCR. The A, B, C and D sources were added to the AVR 7550HD to enable you to benefit from the wide variety of audio and video inputs available, and these sources may be used for any device type - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 23
HDMI output.Makeasecondconnectiontothe6-/8-ChannelAnalog Audio Inputs. u The source has an HDCP-compliant DVI output for video only. Assign a digital or analog audio input. •Foranysourcewhosebestaudioconnectionisopticalorcoaxial digital audio, assign one of the four Optical or - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 24
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 7550HD (and any sources connected to the AVR's Remote IR Output - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 25
for devices expecting a stripped signal. STEP ELEVEN - Install a Multizone System The AVR 7550HD offers several methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home, and it also features video distribution. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 26
Remote The AVR 7550HD remote may be programmed to control many brands and models of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, theHarmanKardon At step 6, select Auto and follow the instructions in the next bullet. •Auto Programming: Wait for the remote to retrieve its entire library of codes - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 27
for a compatible code set, as described in the preceding section. If you allow the remote to "time out", then the device type reassignment will Power On/Off, Alphanumeric Keys,LastButton,Back/ExitButton,MenuButton,Navigation Buttons,OKButton,DiscMenuButton,thefourSoftKeys, Channel - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 28
are available in all device modes: Volume Controls (including Mute),AudioEffects,VideoModes,SurroundModes,AVR Settings, Info Settings, Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off. •Ifyoudonotseeapicturewithinabout1minute,referto the Video Troubleshooting Tips on page 34. 29 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 29
you press the AVR Settings Button. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing. Configure the AVR 7550HD, Using EzSet/ EQ II Technology One of the most important steps in setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 30
menu. If you don't want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source, leave this setting at its default of Off. The AVR will also select the assigned video source. The only "audioonly" sources on the AVR 7550HD are the Radio, The Bridge II (video may be available; see page 37), USB - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 31
. •Connecttheplayer'sdigitalaudiooutputtoadigitalaudioinput on the AVR. •Connecttheplayer'smultichannelaudiooutputstotheAVR's 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. •Assignthecorrectdigitalaudioandanalogvideoinputstothe Audio and Video Input From Source settings - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 32
INITIAL SETUP Adjust Lip Sync: Resynchronizes the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a "lip sync" problem. Lip sync issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display. The Lip Sync adjuster appears by itself, - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 33
a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. TURNING ON THE AVR 7550HD FlipdowntheFront-PanelDoorandpresstheMainPowerSwitch in. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 34
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. VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS: If there is no picture: •Checkthesourceselectionandvideoinputassignment. •Check - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 35
visitxmradio.caorcallXMListenerCareat1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677). TheAVR7550HDisanXMReadydevice,andisabletoreceivethe XMservicewhenauser-suppliedXMantennamoduleisconnected and the service activated. SelectanantennamoduledesignatedforXMReadyaudiocomponents - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 36
AVR 7550HD opens a world of MP3-andWMA-formatstreamswhenInternetaccessisavailable. ConnecttheRJ-45NetworkjackontheAVRtoanEthernetport on a home-network router. Turn on the AVR and the video a specific audio stream, select the Direct Station option from the menu. The AVR 7550HD is - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 37
the same effect for the other source. •Although video content may appear in the menu, the AVR does not support video playback from the network connection. RECORDING Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 38
remote three times. Videos: Select this line to view videos stored on an iPod that supports video browsing. NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK: •Asofthiswriting,videobrowsingisonlysupported video monitor is connected to the AVR 7550HD and the system isnotiniPodManual Functions section). Restore - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 39
Stereo, Movie,MusicorVideoGame.PresstheOKButtontochange the audio type's surround mode. setting in the Audio Effects submenu, and the AVR does the rest. •5CHSTEREOplaystheleft-channelsignalthroughthefront and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 40
are available in 7.1-channel configurations. The AVR 7550HD is able to play the new audio formats, delivering a more exciting home theater experience. NOTE: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel surround modes, theSurroundBackchannelsmustbeenabled.SeetheManual Speaker Setup section on page 41 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 41
a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel, indicated as 3/2/.1 EX-ON for Speaker Reference •Stereo:7-channel stereo •Movie:Logic7Movie •Music:Logic7Music •VideoGame MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP The AVR 7550HD is flexible and may be configured for most speakers - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 42
,usetheManualSpeakerSetupon-screen menus. 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 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 43
contained in the left and right program channels through the front speakers, and directs only the LFE channel to the subwoofer. NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system, select the appropriate numeric crossover frequencyfortheMainSpeakergroups,andthesubwoofer will - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 44
LevelsMenu 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 at the bottom of the menu and press the OK Button. To set your levels using the AVR 7550HD's internal test tone, adjust - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 45
VIDEO ADJUSTMENTS The AVR 7550HD uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video is upscaled to 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 46
designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise when high-frequency luminance video images must be deinterlaced. When viewing images via theCompositeorS-VideoMonitorOutput,oranytimetheAVR's video color intensity with a video of pictures of faces, flowers, fruit and - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 47
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 5.2 channels. EzSet/EQIIwillonlyconfigurethemainsystem.UsetheManual Setup section of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 48
for the AVR 7550HD, installation instructions will be available in the Product Support section of the Web site or from Harman Kardon Customer Service. At that time, you may access this submenu to install the upgrade software. NOTE: During a system upgrade, do not power off the AVR or use any - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 49
button. The AVR 7550HD remote is a sophisticated in the Installation section for detailed instructions. •Activity:Used specific activity). See below for detailed instructions. •Punch-Through:Used to allow transport- or channel activity. Select the AVR Power On Button, the AVR Power Off Button or - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 50
. 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. To program punch-through control while - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 51
/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press the front-panel AVR Settings and Source List Buttons simultaneously until the RESET message appears. If the receiver does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 52
isinprotectionmode due to internal problems •Checkspeakerwiresforshortsatreceiverandspeakerends •ContactyourlocalHarmanKardonservicecenter Nosoundfromsurroundor centerspeakers Unitdoesnotrespondto remotecommands •Incorrectsurroundmode •Inputis - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 53
device that delivers television programs DVDAudio/Video,SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player MediaServer,including HarmanKardonDMC1000 AVR 7550HD Source CBL/SAT DVD MediaServer Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections HDMI2 Analog1 HDMI2 HDMI1 HDMI - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 54
Off Analog 4 Composite Video Front On Medium Analog Table A3 - Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and 2-Channel 6-/8-Channel Your Settings Your Settings Analog Audio Inputs Analog Audio Inputs* Position 1 Position 2 Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 55
A4 - Delay Setting Defaults Speaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Front Left Type SurroundModes Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Zone 2 Video Trigger 2 Dolby Volume Record Out - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 56
Video Input USB Audio Input USB Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling N/A Zone 2 Audio USB Zone 2 Video EQ On Speaker Setup Position 1 Game AUX The Bridge Table A6 - continued USB Dolby Volume Tone Control Treble Bass LFE Trim EQ Speaker Setup Internet - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 57
Deinterlacing** On FilmModeDetect** 3:02 Game AUX The Bridge Table A7 - continued USB VideoMode Brightness* Contrast* Color* Sharpness* Internet Radio Network Picture Adjust Overscan Noise Reduction** MPEGNoiseReduction** Cross Color Suppressor** Flesh Tone Enhancement** Black Level - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 58
Logic7Movieor native digital format Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Stereo 5 CH Stereo Movie Logic7Movie Music AccessthesesettingsbyselectingtheEditoption. Source D Table A9 - Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Cable/Sat DVD Media - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 59
Default Off Volume Default Level UnitofMeasure - 25dB Feet Language English HDMIAudiotoTV Off Dolby Volume Calibration MenuTransparency 0dB Medium Volume/Status FMRadio Volume - 25dB SurroundBackAmps MainRoom Carrier Out Zone 2 Your Settings Your Settings 60 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 60
mainaudiochannelsandadedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. • channel whichmaybeplayedthroughoneortwosurroundbackspeakers.May be manually channelsandsubwooferfortotalimmersioninthevideogaming experience. •DolbyDigital2.0or2.1 •Analog(2-channel - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 61
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 bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 7550HD's post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 62
TheAVR7550HDisprogrammedatthefactorytodefaulttothismodefor Analog(2-channel) 2-channelsignals.Logic7Musicmodeiswellsuitedtoconventional •Tuner 2-channelmusicrecordings. •PCM(32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) UseLogic7Gamemodetoenhanceenjoymentofvideogame - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 63
bass management settings are applied, making itappropriatewhena subwooferisused. •Analog(2-channel;DSPdownmixavailable for multichannel) •Tuner •PCM(32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) 2-Channel Stereo (Analog Bypass) Maintainsananaloginputsignalinthatform,bypassingalldigital - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 64
36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 38 when using the Function List. Figure 38 - Remote Control Function List Reference 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 65 - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 65
Network Audio Effects VideoModes SurroundModes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Prev. Ch 0 Activity Menu Up Left OK Right Light Down OSD AVR Volume + AVR Volume - AVRMute Channel Up Channel Down AVR Settings Info Settings TV/VCR Sleep Zone Select The Bridge AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 66
OSD Guide PPV Fav. Ch Music AVR Volume + AVR Volume - AVRMute Channel Up Channel Down AVR Settings Info Settings TV/CATV Sleep Game AVR Power On AVR Power Off Play Stop Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel USB Radio Input Sel Input Sel InputSel Input Sel Network Audio Effects VideoModes Surround - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 67
AVR 7550HD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Power Output 110wattsRMSperchannel(twochannelsdriven), 0.07%THD,20Hz-20kHzat8ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel - Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD | Owners Manual - Page 68
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