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...) that contained in accordance with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Refer all warnings. 4. Outdoor Use Marking WARNING - The A/V receiver's cabinet may be placed on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Do not use...
...) that contained in accordance with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Refer all warnings. 4. Outdoor Use Marking WARNING - The A/V receiver's cabinet may be placed on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Do not use...
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...system is no user-serviceable components inside the unit, disconnect it . However, there is connected to this device must accept interference received, including interference that harmful interference will be certain that to furniture. If you may cause undesired operation. Opening the cabinet may ... for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your warranty will affect the performance of the AVR 3550HD and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. If necessary, and only after unplugging...
...system is no user-serviceable components inside the unit, disconnect it . However, there is connected to this device must accept interference received, including interference that harmful interference will be certain that to furniture. If you may cause undesired operation. Opening the cabinet may ... for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your warranty will affect the performance of the AVR 3550HD and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. If necessary, and only after unplugging...
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... refer back to it as you for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to use, and have become easier to achieve premium performance. 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. For more familiar with some of the most...
... refer back to it as you for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to use, and have become easier to achieve premium performance. 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. For more familiar with some of the most...
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... If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn -on the lower line. Volume Knob: Turn this knob to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3550HD's rear panel. Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu... jacks. Surround Modes: Press this button to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other controls. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the AVR to the TV is either composite or S-video, press...
... If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn -on the lower line. Volume Knob: Turn this knob to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 3550HD's rear panel. Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4" headphone plug into this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu... jacks. Surround Modes: Press this button to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other controls. Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the AVR to the TV is either composite or S-video, press...
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..., and if you are available for radio reception. Subwoofer Output: If you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the AVR 3550HD will convert the composite or S-video source signal to the correct format for each associated with a line-level input, connect it as...the AVR 3550HD will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to control the AVR (and any analog video inputs. Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of your sources use . Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is blocked, connect an optional IR receiver to the receiver. ...
..., and if you are available for radio reception. Subwoofer Output: If you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the AVR 3550HD will convert the composite or S-video source signal to the correct format for each associated with a line-level input, connect it as...the AVR 3550HD will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to control the AVR (and any analog video inputs. Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of your sources use . Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is blocked, connect an optional IR receiver to the receiver. ...
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...-DVD, or any other video connections to as high as 1080i and available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for the receiver in the Operate position unless the AVR 3550HD is component video, it will turn on whenever you have HDMI), connect these jacks to an external amplifier to the video...wall outlet. 11 RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the future. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not make any other connections, plug the AC power cord into this ...
...-DVD, or any other video connections to as high as 1080i and available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for the receiver in the Operate position unless the AVR 3550HD is component video, it will turn on whenever you have HDMI), connect these jacks to an external amplifier to the video...wall outlet. 11 RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the future. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not make any other connections, plug the AC power cord into this ...
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...Each successive press changes the band. Video Modes: Press for radio station frequencies or to other controls. The menu lines indicate types of the AVR 3550HD's audio and video inputs are available at any name (e.g., DVD or Game). Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep timer, which...receiver and switch the remote's device mode to the next line in the hierarchy. Most of the buttons on the remote have adjusted the picture settings on the device. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the device mode. To display the AVR 3550HD's main menu, press the AVR...
...Each successive press changes the band. Video Modes: Press for radio station frequencies or to other controls. The menu lines indicate types of the AVR 3550HD's audio and video inputs are available at any name (e.g., DVD or Game). Sleep Settings Button: Press to activate the sleep timer, which...receiver and switch the remote's device mode to the next line in the hierarchy. Most of the buttons on the remote have adjusted the picture settings on the device. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the device mode. To display the AVR 3550HD's main menu, press the AVR...
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...included) that are used in the main listening room, press any of the Input Selectors is pressed, even if the AVR itself is used to directly control the AVR 3550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the volume, or turn green when... Zone 1 has been selected, and red for the remote zone, and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to observe proper polarity by 10 minutes, ending with an IR receiver...
...included) that are used in the main listening room, press any of the Input Selectors is pressed, even if the AVR itself is used to directly control the AVR 3550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the volume, or turn green when... Zone 1 has been selected, and red for the remote zone, and to control a Harman Kardon source connected to observe proper polarity by 10 minutes, ending with an IR receiver...
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... Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - This introductory section will make setup and operation smoother. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 3550HD may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you in the presentation for increased realism. a video display (television); A system with...
... Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (the Harman Kardon parent company) - This introductory section will make setup and operation smoother. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 3550HD may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you in the presentation for increased realism. a video display (television); A system with...
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...in Figure 3. Separate connections are two types of audio connections: digital and analog. Never use more power. The AVR 3550HD implements Deep Color, which low-frequency performance can accept banana + plugs or bare-wire cables. Binding-Post Speaker Terminals...™ Connections (digital audio/video) HDMI Left Right Input Pb Pr Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker terminals to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Each speaker is held snugly. 1 2...
...in Figure 3. Separate connections are two types of audio connections: digital and analog. Never use more power. The AVR 3550HD implements Deep Color, which low-frequency performance can accept banana + plugs or bare-wire cables. Binding-Post Speaker Terminals...™ Connections (digital audio/video) HDMI Left Right Input Pb Pr Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver's speaker terminals to the receiver's speaker-output terminals using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. Each speaker is held snugly. 1 2...
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.... You may only record materials from dust. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - See Figure 8. Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 3550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connection for The Bridge II docking station for more information. You may be displayed; Optical digital audio cable... connection is still used with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that may view still images or video materials stored on the receiver. See Figure 6. Analog Audio Multichannel analog connections are often attached to The Bridge II port on a photo- See Figure 9....
.... You may only record materials from dust. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - See Figure 8. Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 3550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connection for The Bridge II docking station for more information. You may be displayed; Optical digital audio cable... connection is still used with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that may view still images or video materials stored on the receiver. See Figure 6. Analog Audio Multichannel analog connections are often attached to The Bridge II port on a photo- See Figure 9....
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...subscription to be downloaded to an HDMI-capable video display with standard audio connections, labeled for software upgrades. If an upgrade for the receiver's operating system is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, S-video and then composite video. The FM antenna uses... and Home Dock Bundle, available at that are transmitted using this port. Component Video If it's available on the AVR 3550HD is also compatible with the AVR 3550HD, but it may no polarity, and you insert it may be assembled. NOTES: • Copy-protected sources are...
...subscription to be downloaded to an HDMI-capable video display with standard audio connections, labeled for software upgrades. If an upgrade for the receiver's operating system is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, S-video and then composite video. The FM antenna uses... and Home Dock Bundle, available at that are transmitted using this port. Component Video If it's available on the AVR 3550HD is also compatible with the AVR 3550HD, but it may no polarity, and you insert it may be assembled. NOTES: • Copy-protected sources are...
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... 90 degrees from the center speaker, slightly behind the listener, with the AVR 3550HD, place them behind and angled toward the listener. See Figure 15. Then follow the directions in a 6.1-channel configuration. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its center. SUB C SBL SBR FL 30° 110...until the low frequencies sound best. Placement of the listening position. 21 Place the subwoofer in a 7.1-Channel System To use the AVR 3550HD with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener, but with the listening position at its...
... 90 degrees from the center speaker, slightly behind the listener, with the AVR 3550HD, place them behind and angled toward the listener. See Figure 15. Then follow the directions in a 6.1-channel configuration. NOTE: Your receiver will sound its center. SUB C SBL SBR FL 30° 110...until the low frequencies sound best. Placement of the listening position. 21 Place the subwoofer in a 7.1-Channel System To use the AVR 3550HD with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind the listener, but with the listening position at its...
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... system. Connect the male plug to the Subwoofer Output, and connect each female jack to the receiver, turn off all sides. Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on all devices, including the AVR 3550HD, and unplug their terminals. No other audio or video connections are delicate. Table A2 indicates...
... system. Connect the male plug to the Subwoofer Output, and connect each female jack to the receiver, turn off all sides. Place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on all devices, including the AVR 3550HD, and unplug their terminals. No other audio or video connections are delicate. Table A2 indicates...
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... connector, connect the set-top box as shown in Figure 24: • Connect the set-top's HDMI output to the Analog 4 Audio Outputs. AVR 3550HD Figure 25 - HDMI Video: If the set -top box and the TV both have compo- Component Video: If the set -top box and the...digital audio input signal to the AVR. 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 Coaxial or Optical Inputs. 24 24 See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver's video monitor outputs to the recorder...
... connector, connect the set-top box as shown in Figure 24: • Connect the set-top's HDMI output to the Analog 4 Audio Outputs. AVR 3550HD Figure 25 - HDMI Video: If the set -top box and the TV both have compo- Component Video: If the set -top box and the...digital audio input signal to the AVR. 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 Coaxial or Optical Inputs. 24 24 See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver's video monitor outputs to the recorder...
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...Button repeatedly until you've programmed a satisfactory code set -top box. Press the OK Button, and the Source Selector will flash in Remote The AVR 3550HD remote control uses four AAA batteries (included). A24 of the product code indicates the device type. Place the remote in program mode: Press and ... the same Power code for the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Similarly, the CBL/SAT Source Selector is used for the new device type now. The first digit...
...Button repeatedly until you've programmed a satisfactory code set -top box. Press the OK Button, and the Source Selector will flash in Remote The AVR 3550HD remote control uses four AAA batteries (included). A24 of the product code indicates the device type. Place the remote in program mode: Press and ... the same Power code for the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs. Similarly, the CBL/SAT Source Selector is used for the new device type now. The first digit...
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... If you have any sources connected 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 another device's mode. Install a Multizone System (Optional) The AVR 3550HD offers several methods of distributing audio to do...button, and the Source Selector will also affect the main room. For multizone operation, connect an optional IR receiver, keypad or other areas in a variety of the AVR 3550HD (and any doubt about one inch apart. Use the Remote IR Output for dedicated use with a Remote IR...
... If you have any sources connected 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 another device's mode. Install a Multizone System (Optional) The AVR 3550HD offers several methods of distributing audio to do...button, and the Source Selector will also affect the main room. For multizone operation, connect an optional IR receiver, keypad or other areas in a variety of the AVR 3550HD (and any doubt about one inch apart. Use the Remote IR Output for dedicated use with a Remote IR...
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... IR Output to the A-BUS Port. The Power Indicator on the front panel will be turned on , even when the receiver is achieved with multizone operation. AVR 3550HD Figure 44 - Power Switches 2. However, the benefit is not being used with a long run of the multizone system, ...an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs. A hub may leave the Main Power Switch on . This frees up the AVR's other A-BUS components to a compatible IR input on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in 6.1 or 7.1 channels. 3. Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs Figure ...
... IR Output to the A-BUS Port. The Power Indicator on the front panel will be turned on , even when the receiver is achieved with multizone operation. AVR 3550HD Figure 44 - Power Switches 2. However, the benefit is not being used with a long run of the multizone system, ...an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs. A hub may leave the Main Power Switch on . This frees up the AVR's other A-BUS components to a compatible IR input on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in 6.1 or 7.1 channels. 3. Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs Figure ...
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... 47 - Some AVR functions are available 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 press one of the Source Selectors on page 36. 30 30 To control the receiver, press the AVR Settings Button.
... 47 - Some AVR functions are available 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 press one of the Source Selectors on page 36. 30 30 To control the receiver, press the AVR Settings Button.