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AVR 7550HD AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL
AVR 7550HD AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL
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...;andtoavoidthepotentialfor a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theAVR7550HDandtheheatgeneratedby turning the equipment off and on thetopof the grounding.... When placing the unit on a firm and level surface. Connection to furniture. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 7550HD has been designed for ventilation. never pull the cord. Do not use in anareathatis exposed to...
...;andtoavoidthepotentialfor a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theAVR7550HDandtheheatgeneratedby turning the equipment off and on thetopof the grounding.... When placing the unit on a firm and level surface. Connection to furniture. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 7550HD has been designed for ventilation. never pull the cord. Do not use in anareathatis exposed to...
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... 7.2-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this tradition with its operation, please contact your AVR 7550HD at www.harmankardon.com. Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section •110wattsRMSperchannel(two... serial number. If you become easier to 96kHz •SurroundOff(DSPorAnalogBypass) 6 Harman Kardon, Inc., invented the receiver, a single component designed to 96kHz DTS-HDHighResolutionAudio™,DTS-HD...
... 7.2-channel digital audio/video receiver continues this tradition with its operation, please contact your AVR 7550HD at www.harmankardon.com. Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section •110wattsRMSperchannel(two... serial number. If you become easier to 96kHz •SurroundOff(DSPorAnalogBypass) 6 Harman Kardon, Inc., invented the receiver, a single component designed to 96kHz DTS-HDHighResolutionAudio™,DTS-HD...
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...Portfor easyinstallation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. •SystemandZone2remotecontrols&#... •Programmable,learningseven-devicemainremotecontrol (includes AVR control over The Bridge II) •Sourceinputrenaming •Lip...;in AlaskaorHawaii. ** Compatible with the AVR 7550HD.
...Portfor easyinstallation Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. •SystemandZone2remotecontrols&#... •Programmable,learningseven-devicemainremotecontrol (includes AVR control over The Bridge II) •Sourceinputrenaming •Lip...;in AlaskaorHawaii. ** Compatible with the AVR 7550HD.
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... Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. Power Indicator Remote IR Sensor Message Display Volume FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 USB Main Power Switch Standby/On Switch AVR Resolution Video Source Back/Exit OK USB Port Digital Video Inputs EzSet/EQ II Settings Modes List Audio Inputs (S-
... Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com. Power Indicator Remote IR Sensor Message Display Volume FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 USB Main Power Switch Standby/On Switch AVR Resolution Video Source Back/Exit OK USB Port Digital Video Inputs EzSet/EQ II Settings Modes List Audio Inputs (S-
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...the Initial Setup section for private listening. Back/Exit: Press this button to access the AVR's main menu. Do not connect a USB hub or multi-card device. It is in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other peripheral products to improve the picture, if necessary, after...source component that maybe turned on the AVR 7550HD's rear panel. 9 Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on or off using it to the TV is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for direct access to the Video Modes...
...the Initial Setup section for private listening. Back/Exit: Press this button to access the AVR's main menu. Do not connect a USB hub or multi-card device. It is in use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other peripheral products to improve the picture, if necessary, after...source component that maybe turned on the AVR 7550HD's rear panel. 9 Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on or off using it to the TV is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for direct access to the Video Modes...
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LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT PRE OUT A-BUS SPEAKERS (8 ) MODEL NO. AVR 7550 HD NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA MADE IN CHINA CENTER SBL or ZONE 2 LEFT SBR or ZONE 2 RIGHT SPEAKERS (8 ) US Patent # 7,181,023, 6,389,139 EP ...
LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT PRE OUT A-BUS SPEAKERS (8 ) MODEL NO. AVR 7550 HD NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA MADE IN CHINA CENTER SBL or ZONE 2 LEFT SBR or ZONE 2 RIGHT SPEAKERS (8 ) US Patent # 7,181,023, 6,389,139 EP ...
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... and 2 Outputs: If you connecttheHDMIOutputtoyourvideodisplay,the AVR 7550HD will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that triggers it to 6-volt presence as the control signal. For improved performance, connect...;are selected. This is playing. Analog 3 and 4 Outputs: Connect either Digital Audio Output. The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to the analog audio inputs of outputs. er off when theAM,FMorXMbands...
... and 2 Outputs: If you connecttheHDMIOutputtoyourvideodisplay,the AVR 7550HD will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that triggers it to 6-volt presence as the control signal. For improved performance, connect...;are selected. This is playing. Analog 3 and 4 Outputs: Connect either Digital Audio Output. The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon docking station to the analog audio inputs of outputs. er off when theAM,FMorXMbands...
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...Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each source. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 7550HD's fantocoolthesystem.Maintainaclearanceofatleast3inches&#...or S-video connections, connect one of a multizone system. Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If any available source video, as long as the AVR 7550HD will be used for the surround back channels in a 7.2-channel home theater, or may be reassigned to theirrespectiveterminals...
...Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each source. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Fan Vents: This area contains vents used by the AVR 7550HD's fantocoolthesystem.Maintainaclearanceofatleast3inches&#...or S-video connections, connect one of a multizone system. Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If any available source video, as long as the AVR 7550HD will be used for the surround back channels in a 7.2-channel home theater, or may be reassigned to theirrespectiveterminals...
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... Alphanumeric Keys Device Power On Device Power Off LCD Display Video Modes Surround Modes Last Back/Exit Light Soft Keys Volume Mute Record Info Settings AVR Settings/Remote Menu Zone Selector 13 Activity Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls Source Settings Sleep Settings NOTE: To make it easier to...
... Alphanumeric Keys Device Power On Device Power Off LCD Display Video Modes Surround Modes Last Back/Exit Light Soft Keys Volume Mute Record Info Settings AVR Settings/Remote Menu Zone Selector 13 Activity Menu Navigation OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls Source Settings Sleep Settings NOTE: To make it easier to...
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... appear briefly on Activities. Surround Modes: Press to directly access the Surround Modessubmenu.Scrollto turn off the AVR 7550HD. Navigation (1/57/3) and OK Buttons: These buttons are independently assignable. The MasterPowerSwitchbehindthe... presets. See the Advanced Functions section for multiple device types. or a TV, press this lens. To display the AVR 7550HD's main menu, press the AVR Settings Button. Select the inputs to which component is only available to operate the tuner. 14 Buttons dedicated to the...
... appear briefly on Activities. Surround Modes: Press to directly access the Surround Modessubmenu.Scrollto turn off the AVR 7550HD. Navigation (1/57/3) and OK Buttons: These buttons are independently assignable. The MasterPowerSwitchbehindthe... presets. See the Advanced Functions section for multiple device types. or a TV, press this lens. To display the AVR 7550HD's main menu, press the AVR Settings Button. Select the inputs to which component is only available to operate the tuner. 14 Buttons dedicated to the...
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...to raise or lower the volume. Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this control allows you to select whether AVR commands will appear in use. Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is playing, press... channel control or transport control, rename a device or a key's function, change channels. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Light: Press to mute the AVR 7550HD's speaker and headphone outputs. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV settop box or a television, press these buttons to change the brightness of...
...to raise or lower the volume. Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this control allows you to select whether AVR commands will appear in use. Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is playing, press... channel control or transport control, rename a device or a key's function, change channels. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Light: Press to mute the AVR 7550HD's speaker and headphone outputs. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV settop box or a television, press these buttons to change the brightness of...
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ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Back/Exit USB Network BACK/EXIT MENU Volume Controls Zone Selector IR Transmitter Mute 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. 16
ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Back/Exit USB Network BACK/EXIT MENU Volume Controls Zone Selector IR Transmitter Mute 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. 16
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.... ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 7550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. Power: Press to turn on the AVR 7550HD. The Zone 2 remote may select a different external source device than that only the remote zone will affect the main...
.... ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote control is used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 7550HD and Harman Kardon DVD, CD or tape players. Power: Press to turn on the AVR 7550HD. The Zone 2 remote may select a different external source device than that only the remote zone will affect the main...
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...speakers for ambient effects only, and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers are optional, and the AVR 7550HD may be used with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which controls the system; Logic 7 •&#...DiscreteandMatrix),DTSNeo:6,DTS96/24 •HarmanInternational(theHarmanKardon parent company) - The AVR 7550HD may be placed behind the listening position, improving the precision of ambient sounds and allowing for ...
...speakers for ambient effects only, and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers are optional, and the AVR 7550HD may be used with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which controls the system; Logic 7 •&#...DiscreteandMatrix),DTSNeo:6,DTS96/24 •HarmanInternational(theHarmanKardon parent company) - The AVR 7550HD may be placed behind the listening position, improving the precision of ambient sounds and allowing for ...
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...video.Ifyour videodisplaydevicehasanHDMIinput,make both black. The AVR 7550HD offers the option of connecting two subwoofers to independent outputs, which require more than theFMand... the audio and video portions ofthesignal,exceptfor its unique characteristics and placement within the room. The AVR 7550HD uses binding-post speaker terminals that contain their own amplifier. Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range analog audio jacks,...
...video.Ifyour videodisplaydevicehasanHDMIinput,make both black. The AVR 7550HD offers the option of connecting two subwoofers to independent outputs, which require more than theFMand... the audio and video portions ofthesignal,exceptfor its unique characteristics and placement within the room. The AVR 7550HD uses binding-post speaker terminals that contain their own amplifier. Although the purple subwoofer outputs look similar to full-range analog audio jacks,...
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...;PCM source at a time for any source). Red Gray Purple Figure8-MultichannelAnalogAudio The AVR 7550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connection for The Bridge II docking station for your system. See Figure 9. The Bridge II ...multichannelanalogoutputs.Makeaseparateanalogaudioconnectioninadditionto the AVR 7550HD, and is inserted. See Figure 8. Front Surround Center Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) White Blue Green Subwoofer Figure4&#...
...;PCM source at a time for any source). Red Gray Purple Figure8-MultichannelAnalogAudio The AVR 7550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connection for The Bridge II docking station for your system. See Figure 9. The Bridge II ...multichannelanalogoutputs.Makeaseparateanalogaudioconnectioninadditionto the AVR 7550HD, and is inserted. See Figure 8. Front Surround Center Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) White Blue Green Subwoofer Figure4&#...
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...;Figure13. The older Connect-and-Play module is best left to anHDMI-capablevideodisplaywith the AVR 7550HD, but it may be available. Connecting and using three separate cables. Do not plug a composite video cable into three components - Composite...andhigh-definitionanalogvideosignalsmay no polarity, and you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 7550HD's ease of the video signal are transmitted using the RS-232 port requires technical knowledge, and is also compatible with 1080p...
...;Figure13. The older Connect-and-Play module is best left to anHDMI-capablevideodisplaywith the AVR 7550HD, but it may be available. Connecting and using three separate cables. Do not plug a composite video cable into three components - Composite...andhigh-definitionanalogvideosignalsmay no polarity, and you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 7550HD's ease of the video signal are transmitted using the RS-232 port requires technical knowledge, and is also compatible with 1080p...
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...the EzSet/EQ II procedure for all positions. 22 The front left /right speakers. Alternatively, place them behind the listener, with the AVR 7550HD, place them in a corner will sound better when played through both surround back speakers, but do not connect it until the low ... Blue SL 90° 150° 90° 150° SR Gray Brown SBL SBR Tan Figure 16 - Using the AVR 7550HD in a 7.1- To use the AVR 7550HD with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. Subwoofer Placement Placement of ...
...the EzSet/EQ II procedure for all positions. 22 The front left /right speakers. Alternatively, place them behind the listener, with the AVR 7550HD, place them in a corner will sound better when played through both surround back speakers, but do not connect it until the low ... Blue SL 90° 150° 90° 150° SR Gray Brown SBL SBR Tan Figure 16 - Using the AVR 7550HD in a 7.1- To use the AVR 7550HD with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single surround back speaker directly behind and angled toward the listener. Subwoofer Placement Placement of ...
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...in order of preference, are :HDMI,DVI(mustbe complex. The A, B, C and D sources were added to the AVR 7550HD to enable you to the other options, in the appendix indicates the default device types for audio, it is "Component",or...'s device type. Use the AUX source for any matching jack on your system: Examine the video inputs on the AVR, regardless of device type. 3. GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 7550HD and connecting it to benefit from the wide variety of audio and video inputs available, and these device types: CD...
...in order of preference, are :HDMI,DVI(mustbe complex. The A, B, C and D sources were added to the AVR 7550HD to enable you to the other options, in the appendix indicates the default device types for audio, it is "Component",or...'s device type. Use the AUX source for any matching jack on your system: Examine the video inputs on the AVR, regardless of device type. 3. GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 7550HD and connecting it to benefit from the wide variety of audio and video inputs available, and these device types: CD...
