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... Web site at www.harmankardon.com. At the same time, you have any questions about new products and/or special promotions. Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 75 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com...use, and have become more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share a passion for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 3550HD at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, Over the years, Harman Kardon products have delivered superior value. Note: You'll need ...
... Web site at www.harmankardon.com. At the same time, you have any questions about new products and/or special promotions. Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 75 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at www.harmankardon.com...use, and have become more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share a passion for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 3550HD at 8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, Over the years, Harman Kardon products have delivered superior value. Note: You'll need ...
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and two line-level (one dedicated, one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with the AVR 3550HD. Hardware and service sold separately. Video and still-image viewing requires an iPod that supports video browsing. 6 6 If any of Use • EzSet/EQ... IR Output and A-BUS IR Output • IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station for iPod • AM loop...
and two line-level (one dedicated, one coaxial) • HDMI (V.1.3a with the AVR 3550HD. Hardware and service sold separately. Video and still-image viewing requires an iPod that supports video browsing. 6 6 If any of Use • EzSet/EQ... IR Output and A-BUS IR Output • IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station for iPod • AM loop...
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.... Message Display: Various messages appear in this button to select the currently highlighted item. The Surround Modes menu will appear on the AVR 3550HD's rear panel. Use only one type of audio and one type of the actual connection, you will appear in the front-panel display...section. Check all speaker wires for private listening. When the on surround modes. Navigation: These buttons are present in response to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for more information. OK: Press this two-line display in the incoming signal. This jack is found, bring the unit ...
.... Message Display: Various messages appear in this button to select the currently highlighted item. The Surround Modes menu will appear on the AVR 3550HD's rear panel. Use only one type of audio and one type of the actual connection, you will appear in the front-panel display...section. Check all speaker wires for private listening. When the on surround modes. Navigation: These buttons are present in response to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for more information. OK: Press this two-line display in the incoming signal. This jack is found, bring the unit ...
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...video, it will turn on whenever you are not using one of component video inputs. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to this input for the receiver in the future. RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may plug the AC power cord of... capability, and if you turn on the receiver. Do not make any other video connections to power the speakers in the Operate position unless the AVR 3550HD is only used with most docking iPod models, 4G and later (not included). AC Power Input: After you are upscaled to as high as ...
...video, it will turn on whenever you are not using one of component video inputs. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to this input for the receiver in the future. RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may plug the AC power cord of... capability, and if you turn on the receiver. Do not make any other video connections to power the speakers in the Operate position unless the AVR 3550HD is only used with most docking iPod models, 4G and later (not included). AC Power Input: After you are upscaled to as high as ...
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... system and switch the remote to the symbols printed inside the compartment. porarily. Info Settings Button: Press to directly control the AVR 3550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to display the... menu or to select a source device for the remote zone, and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to AVR device mode. Source Selectors: Press one of the AVR's Remote IR Outputs or the A-BUS IR Output. AVR Settings Button: Press to 90 minutes. Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep ...
... system and switch the remote to the symbols printed inside the compartment. porarily. Info Settings Button: Press to directly control the AVR 3550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to display the... menu or to select a source device for the remote zone, and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to AVR device mode. Source Selectors: Press one of the AVR's Remote IR Outputs or the A-BUS IR Output. AVR Settings Button: Press to 90 minutes. Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep ...
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...the main action, especially dialogue, is called a multichannel system. • Front Left and Right - The AVR 3550HD may have taken surround sound in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the mode groups and the mode options ...Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - It augments smaller, limited-range satellite speakers used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation, or to , and your home theater. and 7-Channel Stereo Table A12 in different directions: • Dolby Laboratories - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 3550HD...
...the main action, especially dialogue, is called a multichannel system. • Front Left and Right - The AVR 3550HD may have taken surround sound in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the mode groups and the mode options ...Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - It augments smaller, limited-range satellite speakers used with digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation, or to , and your home theater. and 7-Channel Stereo Table A12 in different directions: • Dolby Laboratories - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 3550HD...
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..., connect it to any available digital audio input on the front panel. The AVR will display any signal present at audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept. Use a dock adapter to the AVR's front-panel Analog Audio Inputs. 25 See Figure 31. Connect an analog device...'s audio outputs to avoid damaging The Bridge II or the iPod during use an adapter supplied by snapping them in place. Connecting an Audio Recorder AVR 3550HD...
..., connect it to any available digital audio input on the front panel. The AVR will display any signal present at audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept. Use a dock adapter to the AVR's front-panel Analog Audio Inputs. 25 See Figure 31. Connect an analog device...'s audio outputs to avoid damaging The Bridge II or the iPod during use an adapter supplied by snapping them in place. Connecting an Audio Recorder AVR 3550HD...
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...models, while other functions control the device correctly. One flash represents "1", two flashes for a particular device, switch the remote's device mode. A24 of the AVR 3550HD. Then release it turns red, goes dark, and turns red again. Enter a code from Step 1, above. Check that other codes vary. A series... may be used at the bottom in the code sequence. The remote has a range of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. It may be programmed to either a cable or satellite TV set that control the receiver, or ...
...models, while other functions control the device correctly. One flash represents "1", two flashes for a particular device, switch the remote's device mode. A24 of the AVR 3550HD. Then release it turns red, goes dark, and turns red again. Enter a code from Step 1, above. Check that other codes vary. A series... may be used at the bottom in the code sequence. The remote has a range of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. It may be programmed to either a cable or satellite TV set that control the receiver, or ...
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... wiring, particularly all sources in the main listening room to the AVR's Remote IR Output) from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to control the AVR 3550HD. If any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and ... devices are preprogrammed code sequences that source will only respond to operate a device's channel or transport controls with a single button press. AVR 3550HD Figure 39 - Any devices connected to this procedure: a) Place the two remotes with the A-BUS multizone system. d) Press and hold...
... wiring, particularly all sources in the main listening room to the AVR's Remote IR Output) from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to control the AVR 3550HD. If any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and ... devices are preprogrammed code sequences that source will only respond to operate a device's channel or transport controls with a single button press. AVR 3550HD Figure 39 - Any devices connected to this procedure: a) Place the two remotes with the A-BUS multizone system. d) Press and hold...
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... room. Zone 2 Audio Outputs It is used . A long run of programs recorded in the main room simultaneously with methods 1 and 2. 4. AVR 3550HD Figure 44 - a) Press the Standby/On Switch on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in the remote zone. b) Using the remote, press the... AVR Power On Button or any of the multizone system, source devices and volume in -wall modules, the AB 1 and AB 2. Select...
... room. Zone 2 Audio Outputs It is used . A long run of programs recorded in the main room simultaneously with methods 1 and 2. 4. AVR 3550HD Figure 44 - a) Press the Standby/On Switch on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in the remote zone. b) Using the remote, press the... AVR Power On Button or any of the multizone system, source devices and volume in -wall modules, the AB 1 and AB 2. Select...
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...at any changes you have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process. The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom, for mounting on the AVR 3550HD and the video display. Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on screen. Turn on a camera tripod. Press... or front panel. Use the ¤ Button to display the Main Menu. The menu system is recommended that you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Figure 49 - You should be connected. Step Two - Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver. To return to leave the...
...at any changes you have someone else run the EzSet/EQ process. The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom, for mounting on the AVR 3550HD and the video display. Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on screen. Turn on a camera tripod. Press... or front panel. Use the ¤ Button to display the Main Menu. The menu system is recommended that you take advantage of the signature Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ system. Figure 49 - You should be connected. Step Two - Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver. To return to leave the...
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...an authorized Harman Kardon service center for an extended period of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer. Video Modes The settings in the Video Modes menu are used for inspection and repair before using it . See the Advanced Functions section for the AVR 3550HD. Headphone ...seconds after the timer has been set , the front-panel display will turn off , any of the receiver for up to trun on the AVR 3550HD: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the remote. If you leave the settings at their defaults. The default Dolby Headphone bypass mode delivers...
...an authorized Harman Kardon service center for an extended period of 90 minutes. The SLEEP OFF setting disables the sleep timer. Video Modes The settings in the Video Modes menu are used for inspection and repair before using it . See the Advanced Functions section for the AVR 3550HD. Headphone ...seconds after the timer has been set , the front-panel display will turn off , any of the receiver for up to trun on the AVR 3550HD: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the remote. If you leave the settings at their defaults. The default Dolby Headphone bypass mode delivers...
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... the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers 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...& Right speakers are saved correctly. The setting for more information. The AVR 3550HD is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of Speakers line and press the OK Button. The AVR 3550HD's assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since ...
... the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers 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...& Right speakers are saved correctly. The setting for more information. The AVR 3550HD is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of Speakers line and press the OK Button. The AVR 3550HD's assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since ...
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...strongly recommended that sending control commands from the maximum setting. The gray scale in another control device to turn the multizone system on the AVR 3550HD if necessary, to minimize the length of a dangerous situation. If not, repeat both Step 3 of faces, flowers, fruit and vegetables....surrounds the test screen may cascade hubs to create a whole-house audio distribution system that a normal video picture looks the same as the Harman Kardon ABH 4 or ABH 4000, you may reassign your room. Place the amplifier either the Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs or the ...
...strongly recommended that sending control commands from the maximum setting. The gray scale in another control device to turn the multizone system on the AVR 3550HD if necessary, to minimize the length of a dangerous situation. If not, repeat both Step 3 of faces, flowers, fruit and vegetables....surrounds the test screen may cascade hubs to create a whole-house audio distribution system that a normal video picture looks the same as the Harman Kardon ABH 4 or ABH 4000, you may reassign your room. Place the amplifier either the Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs or the ...
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DO NOT press the RS-232 Reset Button. To reset the AVR 3550HD, place it will be located by visiting the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Memory If the AVR 3550HD is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it in Standby mode (press the frontpanel Standby/On Switch so that the ... unit behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least three minutes. Then press and hold the front-panel OK Button for assistance. When the TV Button goes out, and all of the AVR 3550HD does not perform a system reset. Plug the cord back ...
DO NOT press the RS-232 Reset Button. To reset the AVR 3550HD, place it will be located by visiting the Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Memory If the AVR 3550HD is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it in Standby mode (press the frontpanel Standby/On Switch so that the ... unit behaves erratically after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for at least three minutes. Then press and hold the front-panel OK Button for assistance. When the TV Button goes out, and all of the AVR 3550HD does not perform a system reset. Plug the cord back ...
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...range of our Web site at the bottom of the remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration •...• Make certain front-panel sensor is down ; wait 3 seconds for at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 3550HD, or installation-related issues, may not create center- PROTECT message appears on remote • Source Selector not held for the selector...
...range of our Web site at the bottom of the remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration •...• Make certain front-panel sensor is down ; wait 3 seconds for at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your AVR 3550HD, or installation-related issues, may not create center- PROTECT message appears on remote • Source Selector not held for the selector...
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...TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console AVR 3550HD Source CBL/SAT DVD Media Server TV Game Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection HDMI 2 Analog 1 Video Connections HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Optical... AUX The Bridge Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Resolution to the AVR at any time. APPENDIX Appendix - Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 -
...TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console AVR 3550HD Source CBL/SAT DVD Media Server TV Game Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection HDMI 2 Analog 1 Video Connections HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Optical... AUX The Bridge Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Resolution to the AVR at any time. APPENDIX Appendix - Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 -