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Harman Kardon AVR 5550 User's Manual

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1. Red QE RO Red lt O Black d S Video In tt Black Lt Red ot Blue ff Yellow AE S Video In E S Video Out Red Os Black QS S Video Out E S 1 Also other colours possible e g brown and grey Important Note for the Use of SCART Cinch Adapters When video sources are connected to the TV directly with a SCART cable specific control signals apart from Audio Video signals will be ed to the TV These specific signals are With all video sources the signal for automatic input selection that switches the TV automatically to he appropriate input as soon as the video source is started And with DVD players the signals automatically turning the TV to 4 3 16 9 ormat with 16 9 TVs or with 4 3 TVs with selectable 16 9 format and turning the RGB video decoder of the TV on or off depending on he DVD player s setting With any adapter cable hese control signals will be lost and the appropriate setting of the TV must be made manually Note for RGB signal with SCART If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a SCART output as e g most DVD players do and you want to use that RGB signal this SCART output must be connected directly to your TV Although the AVR 5550 RDS can switch three w
2. 20 First Turn On 20 Using the On Screen Display 20 System Setu z 21 inp Setup Declaration of Conformity 21 Speaker Setup 24 Surround Setup 25 Adjustments for Other Inputs 25 Delay Settings 25 ight Mode Settings 26 Output Level Adjustment 26 Using EzSet We Harman Consumer International 27 anual Output Level Adjustment 29 Operation 2 route de Tours 29 Surround Mode Chart 72500 Ch teau du Loir 31 Basic Operation FRANCE 31 Source Selection 2 ae pa declare in own responsibility that the product 32 Surround Mode Selection described in this owner s manual is in compliance 33 Digital Audio Playback with technical standards 2 Pe Digital EN 55013 6 1990 33 PCM Audio Playback EN 55020 12 1994 33 HDCD 33 P3 Audio Playback EN 60065 1993 34 Selecting a Digital Source a 34 Digital Bitstream Indicators EN 0100973741411333 34 Speaker Channel Indicators 35 Night Mode Carsten Olesen 35 Tape Recording Harman Kardon Europe A S 35 Front Panel Input Output Connections 11 02 36 Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals 36 emory backup 37 Advanced Features 37 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment 37 Display Brightness 37 Turn On Volume Level 38 Semi OSD Settings 38 Full OSD Time Out Adjustment Typographical Conventions 38 Multiroom Operation In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel d hi Operation connections certain conventions have been used
3. iu Pm eevee E Bass Treble Balance EX Main Power Switch PA System Power Control EJ Power Indicator EJ Headphone Jack E Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Speaker Selector Button E Tone Mode E Surround Mode Selector EN Tuning Selector EH Tuner Band Selector EI Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR 5550 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the orange LED K surrounding the System Power Control FA This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position EJ System Power Control When the Main Power Switch EE is ON press this button to turn on the AVR 5550 press it again to turn the unit off to Standby Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch KJ will turn green when the unit is on El Power Indicator This LED will be illuminated in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will turn green iu WE El Hin i Set Button KK Preset Station Selector KZ gt Button KE Input Source Selector Ha RDS Selector Delay Adjust Selector
4. Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe 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 Moving the Unit 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 LCAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 4 SAFETY INFORMATIO
5. OPERATION 35 Operation digital jacks are now an output instead of in the default setting as an input Once changed to an output the setting will remain as long as the AVR 5550 is turned on unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system as described above Note however that once the AVR 5550 is turned off the setting is cancelled When the unit is turned on again the front panel jacks will return to their normal default setting as an input If you wish to use the jacks as an output at a future time the setting must be changed again using the OSD menu system as described above NOTES The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present and they do not convert an ana og input to a digital signal or change the format of the digital signal e g Dolby Digital to PCM or vice versa but coaxial digital signals are converted o optical signals and vice versa In additon the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal For example the PCM digital output rom a CD player may be recorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not To make an analog recording from a digital source is possible but only from a PCM source not Dolby Digital or DTS and correctly only with Surround Off mode with any Surround mode only the L R front signals will be fed to the record outputs Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Normal output level adjustment for
6. KE Digital Optical 3 Input KE Input Output Status Indicators By Digital Coax 3 Jack Video 4 Input Output Jacks PA Bass Control E Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 5550 s output through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6 3 mm stereo phone plug Note that the main room speakers and all Preamp Outputs amp will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use El Surround Mode Group Selector Press this utton to select the top level group of surround modes Each press of the button will select a major mode grouping in the following order D olby Modes DTS Digital Modes VMAx odes gt DSP Modes Stereo Modes Logic 7 Modes Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode group appears in the on screen display and in the Lower Display Line EE press the Surround Mode Selector E to cycle through the individual modes available For example press this button to select Dolby modes and then press the Surround Mode Selector E to choose from the various mode options o Digital Input 8 6 5 66 Op gal3 Coaxial 3 S Video Video L Audio R i 19 FX Balance Control EZ Treble Control Bq Digital Select Button Bq Channel Select Button Volume Control EX Input Indicators EX Main Information Display ET Remote Sensor Window Surround Mode Indicators 3 Speaker Selector Press this button to begin
7. The full OSD system can always be turned on or off by pressing the OSD button When this button is pressed the MASTERMENU Figure 1 will appear and adjustments are made from the individual menus Note that the menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the latest action was made on the screen menu then they will time out and disappear from the screen The time out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED SELECT menu and changing the item titled FULLOSDTIME OUT The semi OSD system is also available as a system default although it may be turned off by using the ADVANCED SELECT menu See page 37 With the semi OSD system you may make adjustments directly by pressing the but tons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted For example to change the digital input for any of the sources press the Digital Select Button Pj y and then any of the Selector buttons lt gt FAIH or A V on the front panel or remote a gt IN OUT SETUP SURROUND SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST MULTI ROOM ADVANCED MASTER MENU x X Figure 1 System Setup The AVR 5550 features an advanced memory sys tem that enables you to establish different config urations for the digital input surround mode and speaker setting for each input source To ease the speaker setting the same speaker setting can also be made for all inputs
8. asic Tuner Operation 40 Station Selection EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel 40 Preset Tuning connection jack 40 RDS Operation 40 RDS Tuning EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display A iE ME Kl number in a square indicates a specific front panel control 42 Programming the Remote number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection 42 Programming the Remote with Codes 42 Direct Code Entry 42 Auto Search Method number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote 43 Code Readout VA letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel display A 43 Learning Codes 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS letter in an oval indicates a button on the Zone II remote Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 5550 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections the AVR 5550 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium In addition to the traditional 5 1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS it offers the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic Il the full suite of DTS ES 6 1 modes DTS Neo 6 and the latest 7 1 channel versions of Harman s own Logic 7 technology The AVR 5550 has be
9. 20 bit encoding and other proprietary processing to provide the ultimate in CD listening Note that HDCD processing is only available in the Stereo Surround Off mode M P 3 When M P 3 appears on the Lower Display Line E a compatible MPEG 1 Layer 3 digital signal is being received This is the popular audio format used by many computer programs for recording compressed audio files When an MP3 bitstream is present the sound will automatically be played in the stereo Surround Off mode The surround modes are not available during MP3 playback Speaker Channel Indicators In addition to the Bitstream Indicators the AVR 5550 features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and or whether the digital signal is interrupted See Figure 9 Fc ELECTI prj FE lt p SBL SBR Operation These indicators are the L C R LFE SL SR SBL SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker Channel Input Indicators H in the front panel Main Information Display PT When a standard analog stereo or matrix surround signal is in use only the I and R indicators will light as analog signals have only left and right channels Digital signals however may have one two five Six or seven separate channels depending on the program material the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded When a digital signal is p
10. CH DIRECT INPUT DIGITALIN PQ GND AM ANE 99 ANTENNA 90090 Q SBR MULTI R MADE IN CHINA 230VE0Hz UNSWITCHED 100W MAX ACINPUT i 230 V 50Hz f 29009011 SR SUBWOOFER SER SR SL PRE OUT ABUS SPEAKERS 82 Or E S E LES Dc LISTI 206908 THS AUDIO p c SERIAL NO SPEAKERS 80 SWITCHED 50W MAX ml d 00 DO O Q M Antenna FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Q Subwoofer Output Q DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Multiroom Outputs A BUS Connector 8 Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Video Monitor Outputs DVD Video Inputs D Front Speaker Outputs NOTE To assist in making the correct connec tions for multichannel input output and speaker connections all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Purple Digital Audio Orange Composite Video Yellow Component Video Y Green Component Video Pr Red Component Video Pb Blue AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to thes
11. Figure 11 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next tothe FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing the A w Buttons f as needed Next press the lt P gt buttons 9 P until the desired time is displayed in seconds Note that unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a permanent setting change and the time out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A w Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting orth BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system 38 ADVANCED FEATURES MULTIROOM OPERATION Multiroom Operation The AVR 5550 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a sec ond zone in the house while separate source is listened to in the main room In addition to pro viding for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume the AVR 5550 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone Using the line level Multiroom Audio Outputs the selected source may be fed to optional external power amplifiers that may be matched to the specifics of the installation e When the main room system is configured for 5 1 operat
12. Learn Button Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone POWER on O eset 09 o0 909 6 9 909 9 6 O9 a t amp CIE 9 9 8 BO 98 E 4 c z z 7 v m e m E z o o eo c a a o A o z m o o sE 4 B g amp 9 U LR o Q e N o 4 m m o 6 8 6 6 8 NOTE The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR 5550 Most buttons have additional functions when 26 used with other devices See page 48 49 for a list of these functions harman kardon AVR 5550 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 5550 s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices including the AVR 5550 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition the AVR 5550 s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 5550 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other prod ucts using the control codes that are part of the remote or by learning commands from other remotes Before using the remote with other prod ucts follow the instructions on pages 42 45 to program the proper codes for the products in your system It is also important to
13. Remember that this last adjustment will only be needed when you have surround back speakers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode When the delay settings are complete press the v Button once so that the cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button to return to the MASTER menu Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Il modes are in use by pressing the Delay button on the remote Then press the A W buttons on the remote to select the Center or Rear channels for adjustment followed by a press of the Set button Q Next press the AJW buttons on the remote until the desired figure appears in the Main Information Display PI and press the Set button twice to confirm the setting and return to the nor mal display Night Mode Settings The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source Note that the Night mode is only available when the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu press the OSD Button so that the MASTER menu appears Then press the W button once and press Set to select the SURROUND SETUP me
14. e g DVD is made Digital Bitstream Indicators When a digital source is playing the AVR 5550 senses the type of bitstream data that is present Using this information the correct surround mode will automatically be selected For example DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding When the unit senses PCM data from CDs and LDs and some music DVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs it will allow the appropriate surround mode to be select ed manually Since the range of available surround modes depends on the type of digital data that is present the AVR 5550 uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present This will help you to understand the choice of modes and the input channels recorded on the disc To help you see which type of digital source is playing the Surround Mode Indicators Ej in combination with the Information Display FT also serve as bitstream indications to show which type of bitstream is present as well as the sur round mode in use if applicable DOLBY D When the green LED next to the Dolby Digital or Dolby Digital EX mode is lit a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received Depending on the audio track selected on the source player and number of channels on the disc different surround modes are possible Note that only one channel without subwoofer called 1 0 audio or all five channels wi
15. if the tuner is in use there Similarly if someone in the main room changes the station the change will also impact he remote room To activate the feed to the remote room press he Multiroom button f on the remote Next press the Set button QJ Press the A w buttons to turn the multiroom feed on or off When the multiroom system is on the Multi indicator s will light in the Main Information Display PI and the Main Information Display PI or OSD will display MUL T I O N Press the Set button twice to enter the setting When the multiroom system is turned on the input selected using the Multiroom Menu will be fed to the Multiroom Output jacks on the rear panel as well as the A BUS Jack The volume will be as set in the same menu although it may also be adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multiroom Output jacks Once the multiroom system is turned on it will remain on even if the AVR 5550 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the System Power Control FA on the front panel To turn off the multiroom system from the main listening room when the AVR is on press the Multiroom but ton Kf and then the Set button J Press the A V buttons so that the Multi indicator P in the Main Information Display PI goes out and the Main Information Disp
16. on the current setting Press the lt gt buttons KT on the front panel or the A W buttons f on the remote until the desired setting is shown using the instructions for large or small shown earlier then press the Set button AO If another speaker position needs to be changed press the lt gt buttons FA FE on the front panel or the A W buttons on the remote to select a different speaker position press the Set button KE O and then the lt gt buttons FA iH on the ront panel or the A W buttons on the remote until the correct speaker setting is shown and press the Set button IE again to con irm the selection To assist in making these settings the icons in he Speaker Channel Input Indicators zl will change as the speaker type is selected at each position When only the inner icon box is lit he speaker is set for small When the inner box and the two outer boxes with circles inside them are lit the speaker is set for large When no indicator appears at a speaker location that posi ion is set for none or no speaker Note These icons are available only when making setup changes without the use of the full OSD mode As an example in the Figure below all speakers are set for large and a subwoofer is set FP E fmi em FE B gt amp SBL Surround Setup Once the speaker setup has been completed the next step for that input is to set the surround mode y
17. or S Video for all audio and video i described above but wi Euro AV connector alm jacks only partially not n outputs needed as h a so called Scart or ost rectangular jack with uncertain don t hesita e to consult your dealer Important Notes for S Video connections 1 Only the S Video In Out of S Video devices 21 pins see drawings on next page In that case the following Scart to Cinch adapters or cables are needed Units for playback such as satellite receivers camcorders DVD or LD players need an adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs see fig 1 normal video devices or from Scart to 2 RCA 1 S Video plugs see fig 4 S Video devices e HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6 RCA plugs see fig 2 normal video or from Scart to 4 Audio 2S Video jacks see fig 5 S Video VCR Read carefully the instruction attached to the adapter to find which of the six plugs is used for the record signal to the VCR connect with the AVR s Out jacks and for the playback signal from the VCR connect with the AVR s In jacks Do not misconnect Audio and Video signals Don t hesitate to consult your dealer if you are uncertain e f you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart fig 3 only If also S Video devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA 1S Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally fig 6 connected to the SCART input on your TV that is provided for
18. to begin the programming process See page 42 for more information on programming the remote CD EzSet Sensor Microphone The sensor microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind hese slots When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet be sure that you do not hold the remote in a way that covers hese slots See page 26 for more information on using EzSet NOTE With the press of any remote button the Input Selector button associated with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to confirm the transmission of the command as long as there is a function for that button with the device selected see function list on pages 48 49 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 Zone Il Remote Control Functions uv o m a c m The Zone Il remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 5550 is located or it may be used in a separate room with an option al infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 5550 s Multi IR input jack 6B Power Off When used in the room where the AVR 5550 is located press this button to place the unit in Standby When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multi IR jack this button turns the Multi Room system off AVR Selector Press this button to turn on the AVR The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected 9 AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the M
19. DTS is played the letters SBL SBR for the Surround Back channels will appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6 1 source is played Then this surround mode will be indicated in the front display and on screen display With all other recordings the icons for the surround back speakers may light when those speakers have been configured to indicate that a signal will be fed to them Matrix decoded with EO 6 LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo but no letters nside will light as the unit will not receive an nput signal for the surround back channels The letters used by the Speaker Channel Input Indicators H also flash to indicate when a bit stream has been interrupted This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts or when a digital source such as a DVD is put into a Pause mode The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR 5550 This is normal and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables Dolby Digital input sources o be played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the maximum peak level and lift ing the low levels by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when the Dolby
20. IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the on screen menus using a CRT based projector plasma display or any direct view CRT monitor or television it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time As with any video display but particularly with projectors constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently burned into the CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 5550 warranty and may not be covered by the projector TV set s warranty The AVR 5550 has two on screen display modes Semi OSD and Full OSD When making con figuration adjustments it is recommended that he Full OSD mode be used This will place a com plete status report or option listing on the screen making it easier to view the available options and make the settings on the screen The Semi OSD mode uses one line displays only N m ct ote that when the full OSD system is in use the enu selections are not shown in the Infor mation Display ET When the full OSD menu system is used OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display Line EX and the OSD Indicator will illuminate to remind you that a video display must be used When the semi OSD system is used in conjunction with the discrete configuration buttons the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection That selection will also be shown in the Upper or Lower Display Line EY E
21. INDEPENDENT setting on the BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu so that only those inputs where the analog bypass is desired will be routed in this fashion while other analog inputs such as a VCR or cable box will be digitized for surround processing Important Note When a speaker set with a subwoofer and two front satellites connected to the Sub s speaker outputs is used the Sub s inputs must be connected to the Front speaker outputs and LARGE must be selected for the front speakers and NONE for the sub woofer see below 3 When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER 4 Press the lt gt Buttons 6P on the remote to select the option that best describes your center speaker based on the speaker definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts if they are set to LARGE and Sub is turned off see below When Sub is on low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel signal will be sent to the sub woofer output except when the Pro Logic II Music mode is in use NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers the AVR 5550 will not make the LARGE o
22. Iine of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 4 is set to NONE the AVR 5550 will be configured for 5 1 channel operation and only the modes appropriate to a five speaker system will appear When the SURR BACK Iine of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 4 is set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 5550 will be configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and 7 STEREO or Logic 7 7 1 will appear as they are only available when seven main speakers are present In addition the modes DTS ES Discrete and DTS NEO 6 DTS ES Matrix available in the AVR 5550 will not appear unless a digital source is playing the correct bitstream Note When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is selected and playing the AVR 5550 will select the appropriate surround mode automatically no matter which surround mode was selected for that input as default Then no other surround modes will be available except VMAx with Dolby Digital recordings and all Pro Logic Il modes with Dolby Digital 2 channel 2 0 recordings see page 34 To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input first press the A W buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired mode s master category name Next press the Set Button to view the sub menu Press the lt gt Buttons to scroll through the available choices and then press the Vv Button so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to conti
23. Input Selector again and note that the red light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 6 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of differ ent combinations of codes and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power control works but the volume channel and transport controls as appropriate If all functions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a different code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method Programming the Remote Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the device you wish to find the code for and the Mute button amp at the same time Note that the Program SPL Indicator will ini tally turn amber and begin flashing Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 sec onds 2 Press the Set button 3 The Program SPL Indicator will then blink green in a sequence that corresponds to the three digit code with a one second pause between each digit Count the number of blinks between each pause to deter mine the digit of the code One blink is the nu
24. Inputs Optical Digital Inputs Coaxial Digital Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Video 3 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs amp Video 1 Audio Outputs Preamp Outputs Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs RS 232 Port Fan Vents A BUS Connector Connect this jack to an optional A BUS certified remote room keypad or amplifier to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 5550 See page 18 for more information on A BUS 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs Depending on the source device in use all eight jacks may be used though in many cases only connections to the front left right center surround left right and LFE subwoofer input jacks will be used for standard 5 1 audio signals Digital Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD R or MiniDisc recorder Video Monitor Outputs Connect this jack to the composite and or S Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen menus and the output of any standard Video or Rear Panel Connections S Video source selected by the receiver s video switcher DVD Video Inputs Connect these jacks to the composite or S Video output jacks on a DVD ayer or other video source TD QD Front Speaker Outputs Connect th
25. Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR 5 DVD 6 CD 7 Tape Tape Select 8 VID 1 VCR Select 9 VID 2 TV Select 0 VID 3 VID 3 Select VID 3 Select 1 VID 4 2 AM FM 3 6 8 Ch Select 4 Learn 5 Sleep Channel Channel Channel Channel 6 Test 7 SPL 8 Volume Up Volume Up 9 Surround Select Channel Channel Channel Channel 20 Night 21 Multi Room 22 Volume Down Volume Down 23 Channel Guide Info Guide nfo Guide 24 A Up Up Up Up 25 Speaker Menu Menu enu Menu enu 26 a Left Left Left Left 27 Set Enter Enter Enter Enter 28 Right Right Right Right 29 Digital Exit Exit Exi Exit Exit 30 v Down Down Down Down 31 Delay Prev Ch Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 32 1 1 1 1 1 33 2 2 2 2 2 34 3 3 3 3 3 35 4 4 4 4 4 36 5 5 5 5 5 37 6 6 6 6 6 38 7 7 7 7 7 39 8 8 8 8 8 40 Tun M 41 9 9 9 9 9 42 0 0 0 0 0 43 Memory 44 Tune Up Sleep 45 Direct FAV FAV 46 Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 47 Preset Up Music Alt 48 Tune Down 49 OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 RDS 51 Preset Down 52 M1 53 M2 54 M3 55 MA 56 Dolby 57 DTS SURR 58 DTS Neo 6 59 Logic 7 60 Stereo 61 Skip Down Scan 62 Skip Up Scan 63 Rewind Rewind Rewind 64 Play Play Play 65 Fast Forward Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day Day 66 Record Record Rec Pause Record 67 Stop Stop Stop 68 Pause Pause FUNCTION LIST 49 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM
26. RDS Select Button Press this button to dis play the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR 5550 s tuner See page 40 for more information on RDS Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 5550 s memory When CD or DVD is selected using the Input Selector button these buttons may function as Slow Fwd Rev DVD or 10 CD CDR Clear Button Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station s frequency Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR 5550 s preset memory After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator e will flash you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys 2 See page 40 for more information Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begin he process for setting the delay times used by he AVR 5550 when processing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button 3 and then using the A W buttons to change the set ing Press the Set button again to complete the process See page 25 for more information gt Button Press this button to change a set ing or selection when configuring many of the AVR s settings Speaker Select Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 5550 s Bass Ma
27. S Video Note that only the video plugs the yellow cinch plug in fig 3 and the S Video plug in fig 6 must be connected to the TV Monitor Output and the volume on the TV must be reduced to minimum must be connected to the AVR NOT both normal video and S Video In Outputs except the TV see item below When both connections are made only the S Video signal will be viewed on the screen 2 Like most common AV units the AVR 5550 does not convert the Video signal to S Video only vice versa Thus both connections must be made from the AVR 5550 to the TV if both Video and S Video sources are used and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected Installation and Connections Figure 1 SCART Cinch Adapter for playback signal flow SCART Cinch Figure 2 SCART Cinch Adapter for record and playback signal flow SCART lt Cinch Figure 3 Cinch SCART Adapter for playback signal flow Cinch gt SCART Figure 4 SCART S Video Adapter for playback signal flow SCART gt Cinch Figure 5 SCART S Video Adapter for record and playback signal flow SCART Cinch Figure 6 SCART S Video Adapter for playback signal flow Cinch SCART Black Yellow lai 9 Red tO ti o peeHPO Blue A THO Yellow p Greer Te Black Red White Black EE Yellow O
28. Unit does not function when Main Power Switch EE is pushed Display lights but no sound or picture Units turns on but Front Panel Display does not light No sound from any speaker light around Power switch EJ is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the Channel Indicator Display H and Digital Audio stops HDCD encoded disc does not trigger HDCD indicator CAUSE No AC Power e Intermittent input connections Mute is on e Volume control is down e Display brightness is turned off Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short e Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems e Incorrect surround mode e Input is mono e Incorrect configuration e Stereo or Mono program material Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected e Remote sensor ET is obscured Local interference Digital audio feed paused e Surround mode in use e Analog feed in use SOLUTION ake certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure e Press Mute button e Turn up volume control Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 37 so that the display is set to VFD FULL Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends Conta
29. an optional IR receiver or any other remotable Harman Kardon device in the remote room with IR sensor integrated should be connected to the AVR 5550 via standard coaxial cable Connect the Remote IR Output of the device or of the optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input jack on the AVR 5550 s rear panel If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation he Remote IR Output jack B on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on hat source device This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment unctions NOTE All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a daisy chain Connect he IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain Multiroom Audio Connections Depending on your system s requirement and distance from the AVR 5550 to the remote room three options are available for audio connection Option 1 Use high quality shielded audio interconnect phono cable from the AVR 5550 s location to the remote room In the remote room connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier The amplifier will be connected to the room s speakers At the AVR 5550 plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Output Jacks on the AVR 5550 s rear panel 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Option 2 Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR 55
30. audio codecs e The MP 3 DSP mode found in the new AVR 5550 requires an MP3 SPDIF stream Presently only a few units provide this but in the coming generations of motherboards and operating system updates this will follow since SPDIF is the standard for audio amp video hardware The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial but the signal must be in the MP3 SPDIF format Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible even though the signals are in the MP3 format If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card check with the device s Owner s Manual or contact the manufacturer s technical support area e f your computer or sound card s digital output is not capable of direct connection to the AVR or if the output is not capable of delivering MP3 data stream you may use an optional external transcoder such as those available from Harman Kardon to convert the USB output of a computer to a format compatible with the AVR Contact your Harman Kardon dealer for additional details Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 5550 Connect the digital outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or front panel BETA In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording the analog ou
31. be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center Speaker Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for 5 1 systems It is required for 7 1 operation INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19 System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps are to pro gram the system configuration memories With the AVR 5550 two kind of memories are used those associated individually with the input selected e g surround modes and others work ing globally for all inputs selected like speaker output levels crossover frequencies or delay times used by the surround sound processor First Turn On You are now ready to power up the AVR 5550 to begin these final adjustments 1 Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted in to the AC Power cord Recepticle D and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet To maintian the unit s safety rating DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity 2 Press the Main Power Switch EE in until it latches and the word OFF on the top of the witch disappears inside the front panel Note hat the Power Indicator K will turn orange indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode ct ou 3 Remove the protective plastic film from the main front panel lens If left in place the film may affect the perfo
32. clockwise to increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume If the AVR is muted adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition FI Input indicators A green LED will light in front of the input that is currently being used as the source for the AVR 5550 2 Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver See pages 7 for a com plete explanation of the Information Display Kf Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed Ei Surround Mode Indicators A green LED will light in front of the surround mode that is currently in use Front Panel Information Display HE 3 e I2 rn 96kHz 192kHz RDS Pm a NA NA NA NA NA NAZI NA NA miu iir RT AUTO TUNED STEREO TA MEMORY NA NA NA NA NA NA T PRESET EN HC F1 Lio U H VIN NI NI MNI NI TANT NI TANT NL NA NZL NA AL AL NA NA NA AL NA MAL NZD CES JANE TANT AN NI NT NI TANT NI JAN NT NT UNI VAN VAN St JANE TANT TANT JANE TANT INI oso mum EX Upper Display Line E Lower Display Line OSD Indicator D Multi Indicator 3 Speaker Channel Input Indicator Preset Indicator EN Upper Display Line Depending on the u
33. complete the process To erase all codes within a single device follow these steps 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector G for which you wish to erase the codes and the Learn button 2 When the red LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber release the buttons 3 Press and release the same Input Selector G again for the device whose codes you wish to erase 4 Press the 8 button three times 5 The Program SPL Indicator will turn off the red light under the Input Selector will flash PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 Programming the Remote on and off once and the Program SPL Indicator will flash green three times to indicate that the codes have been erased To erase all codes that have been programmed to all devices in the remote follow these steps 1 Press any Input Selector and also the Learn button 2 When the red LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber release the buttons 3 Press and release the same Input Selector OG again 4 Press the 9 button three times 5 The Program SPL Indicator will turn off the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once and the Program SPL Indicator will flash green three times after some seconds to indicate that the codes have been erased 44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently us
34. completely unless it will be reset see page 50 Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 5550 you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides Center 0 30ft 9m up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects nitial Setting 12ft 3 6m channel Surround 0 30ft 9m nitial Setting 10ft 3m DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation Dolby Digital EX is the Center 0 30ft 9m latest version of Dolby Digital When used with movies or other programs that have special nitial Setting 12ft 3 6m encoding Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6 1 7 1 urround 0 30ft 9m t r soundfield is available When the receiver is set for 6 1 7 1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is Initial Setting 10ft 3m r t un un present the EX mode is automatically selected Even if specific EX encoding is not available to urround Back 0 30ft 9m provide the additional channel the special algorithms will derive a 6 1 7 1 output nitial Setting 10ft 3m DTS 5 1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5 1 channel operation the DTS 5 1 mode is Delay time not adjusta
35. ct 3729 Light Button Press this button to activate the remote s built in backlight for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room Skip Up Down Buttons These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 5550 but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player changer they will change the tracks on the disc currently being played 1 Stereo Mode Select Button Pressing this selector button cycles through the stereo modes and it is also used to turn off all surround processing and place the unit in a traditional two channel Stereo mode The first press selects 5 Channel Stereo or 7 Channel Stereo depend ing on the selection 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 made in the surround mode setting see page 24 and the second selects SURROUND OFF which is true Stereo D DTS Neo 6 Mode Selector Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo 6 modes which extract a five or seven channel surround field from two channel program material from PCM source or analog input signal The first press selects the last DTS Neo 6 surround mode that was in use and each subsequent press selects the next mode in the following order DTS Neo 6 MUSIC L prs Neo 6 MOVIES Macro Buttons Press these buttons to store or recall a Macro which is a pre pro grammed sequence of commands stored in the remote See page 44 for more information on storing and recalling macros
36. from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system per formance eThe b CH DVD AUDIO input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and the input source device does NOT have its own internal bass management system When his input is in use the analog source is converted o digital so that you may use the same Triple Crossover bass management options for the direct input as you do with all other inputs This input also mutes the unused input jacks to pre vent unwanted noise from interfering with sys em performance eThe 8 CHDIRECT INPUT should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs and when the input source device has its own internal bass management system This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion eThe 8 CHDVD AUDIO input should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs and the input source device does NOT have its own internal bass management system When this input is in use the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same Triple Crossover bass management options for the direct input as you do with all other inputs Note that when the 6 Channel or 8 Channel Input is in use you may not select a s
37. in a remote zone B 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input and Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats Wi Extensive bass management options including three separate crossover groupings and full digital bass manage ment on the 6 8 channel direct inputs for use with DVD Audio or SACD players B Main Backlit Remote with Internal Codes and Learning Capability E HDCD Decoding for Superb CD Playback crosonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United INTRODUCTION 3 Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 5550 has been designed for use with 220 240 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 dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet 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 depot with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gent
38. is selected Note that the crossover point for the surround speakers and the surround back speakers will be identical That s why no crossover point for the surround back speakers is selectable or shown in the menu Important Note All settings for the crossover points will be Global i e they will be identical for all inputs no matter if the BASSMANAGER see above was configured for Global or Independent 10 When all speaker selections have been made press the W Button f until the cursor is next tothe BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button to return to the Main menu 11 The Speaker Configuration may also be changed at any time without using the full OSD on screen menu system by pressing the Speaker Selector 2 on the front panel or T3 on the remote control Once the button is pressed FRONT SPEAKER will appear in both the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display PT Within five seconds either press the lt gt buttons KZ on the front panel or the A W buttons on the remote to select a different speaker position or press the Set Button FJD to begin the adjustment process for the front left and right speakers SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 System Configuration When the Set button A D has been pressed and the system is ready for a change to the front speaker setting the on screen display and Main Information Display PI will read FRONT LARGEorFRONT SMALL depending
39. on the recorder to the Tape Output jacks on the AVR 5550 3 Connect the digital output of any digital sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player advanced video game a digital satellite receiver HDTV tuner or digital cable set top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs Ha 4 Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Outputs on the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc recorder 5 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals d E ay v 6 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm connection The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system Note that if the antenna or connec tion uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you should use a 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter to make the connection 7 Connect the front center and surround speaker outputs DD to the respective speakers To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we suggest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influen ced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer
40. once they are made further adjustment is only required when system components are changed System Configuration To make this process as quick and as easy as pos sible we suggest that you use the full OSD sys tem with the on screen menus and step through each input Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR is to select an input i e to associate an analog or digital input with each input source in use e g CD or DVD Note that once an input is selected all settings for the Digital Input Speaker Configura tion and Surround Mode will attach themselves to that input and be stored in a non volatile memory This means that once made the selection of an input will automatically reca those settings For that reason the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to custom tailor each source to your specific listening requirements However once made they need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting When using the full OSD system to make the setup adjustments press the OSD button once so that the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears Note that the y cursor will be next to the IN OUT SETUP line Press the Set but ton to enter the menu and the IN OUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on the screen Press the buttons D yj until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video as well as being indicated in the front panel In
41. or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine multistrand copper with an area greater than 2 mm Cable with an area of 1 5 mm may be used for short runs of less than 4 m We do not recom mend that you use cables with an area less than 1mm due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with any appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Note that the positive terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 9 However most speakers will still use a red terminal for the postive connection Connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some manufacturers may vary from this configu ration To assure proper phase and optimal per formance consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker s
42. placed on a rear wall behind the listening position As with the side speakers the center of the rear surrounds should face you The speakers should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating area Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used One method of finding the optima location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room about 15cm from a wall or near the front corner of the room Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally sit and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best Place the subwoofer in that spot You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer s manufacturer or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room Center Front Speaker No more than 60cm B Left Front Speaker B Right Front Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen T Center Front Speaker Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker No more than 2m lt when rear mounted _ speakers are used Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should
43. reentered Advanced Features The AVR 5550 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit s operation While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit they provide additional options that you may wish to use Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The AVR 5550 is equipped with seven full power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7 1 channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers However in some installations you may wish to use the traditional 5 1 channel configuration for the main listening room which allows the surround back left right amplifier channels to be used to power speakers placed in a remote zone location If you wish to use the Surround Back channel amplifiers to power the remote zone you must change a setting in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To make that change first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button to bring the MAS TER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Next press the W Button until the cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button 3 to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 dd ADVANCED SELECT x gt SB AMPS SEMEN mr sp VFD GORE HALF oorr VOLUME DEFAULT KX ON DEFAULT VOL SET 25dB orr KI TIME OUT 3S TIME OUT 20S MASTER MENU SEMI OSD SEMI OSD FULL OSD BACK TO EL EC Figure 11 To change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed
44. remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions depending on the product selected using the Input Selector Button The descriptions shown here primarily detail the func tions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 5550 See page 45 for information about alternate functions for the remote s buttons Power Off Button Press this button to place the AVR 5550 or a selected device unit in the Standby mode Note that when the AVR 5550 is switched off this will turn off the main room functions but if the Multiroom system is activated it will continue to function IR Transmitter Window Point this window towards the AVR 5550 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received Program SPL Indicator This three color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote or learning com mands from a remote into the AVR 5550 s remote code memory and it is also used as a level indicator when using the remote s EzSet capabili ties See page 26 for more information on setting output levels and see page 42 for information on programming the remote Power On Button Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors except Tape Input Selectors Pressing one of these but tons will perform three actions at the same time First if the AVR is not turned on
45. signal at the front left and surround left and at the front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels No delay available in these modes This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right No surround channels channel presentation of two channel stereo programs 30 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu ration of the AVR 5550 it is simple to operate and enjoy The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver Turning the AVR 5550 On or Off e When using the AVR 5550 for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch EE on the front panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator KJ Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control E or the Source button EE on the front panel or the AVR Selector Note that the Power Indicator K will turn green This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote OG QOQ OO 9 Q9 or the Source button E on the front panel NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons to turn the unit
46. the AVR 5550 is established using the test tone as outlined on page 26 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer and those for the Stereo and VMAx modes can only be adjusted using this procedure Note that all adjustments made with any input will be effective with all inputs selected just as it is the case with the adjustment using the test tone To adjust the output levels using program materi al first select the surround mode for which you want to trim the speakers see NOTE below start your program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control T Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select button DA and note that FRONTL LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line z To change the level first press the Set button IE and then use the Selector buttons FAIH or the A buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting 36 OPERATION Once the change has been made press the Set button D EP and then press the Selector but tons FAIH or the A buttons to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the Selector buttons Kai or the A W buttons u
47. the Band Selector FE on the front panel pressed for 3 seconds until the STEREO s and AUTO RI indicators go out Preset Tuning Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 5550 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station into the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory button on the remote Note that M E M O R Y indicator e will illuminate and flash in the Main Information Display EI 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency Once entered the preset number will appear in the Main Information Display EI 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys that correspond to the desired station s memory location e To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset Stations Selector buttons FE on the front panel or remote RDS Operation The AVR 5550 is equipped with RDS Radio Data System which brings a wide range of informa tion to FM radio Now in use in many countries RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information a description of station program type text messages about the station or specifics
48. the complexity of RS 232 connections we recommend that they be made by a trained and qualified custom installer See page 18 for more information on the RS 232 control port Fan Vents These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR 5550 s airflow system To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces make cer tain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least three inches of open space between the vent holes and any wooden or fab ric surface 10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window e eo o Program SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM FM Tuner Select 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Test Button M Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button D A Y Buttons lt Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys D Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Select Button DTS Digital Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Transport Controls Light Button 3 Skip Up Down Buttons Stereo Mode Select Button EID DTS Neo 6 Mode Select D Macro Buttons RDS Selector Button Preset Up Down Clear Button Memory Button D Delay Prev Ch Ky gt Button Speaker Select Multiroom Volume Up Down G SPL Indicator Select
49. the process of configuring the AVR 5550 for the type of speakers it is being used with For complete information on configuring the speaker settings using the front panel controls see page 21 lt Button When an adjustment is being made using the Channel Select PT3 or Digital Select PI buttons this button may be pressed to scroll through the available options Eq Tone Mode Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance Bass and Treble tone controls When the button is pressed so that the words T ONE IN appear in the Main Infor mation Display ET the settings of the Bass EE and Treble FT controls and of the Balance control PX will affect the output signals When the button is pressed so that the words T ONE OUT appear in the Main Information Display PI the output signal will be flat without any balance bass or treble alteration no matter how the actual Controls PARR are adjusted FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 Front Panel Controls E Surround Mode Selector Press this button to cycle through the individual surround modes available after the Surround Mode Group Selector E was pressed see item E above Note that depending on the type of input some modes are not always available See page 32 for more information about surround modes EN Tuning Selector Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations When a station with a stro
50. time using the remote control and semi OSD sys tem To adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test Button As soon as the button is pressed the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display FT While the test noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators H by a blinking letter within the correct channel Turn up the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly To adjust the output level press the A W but tons until the desired level is shown in the display or on screen Once the buttons are released the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds When all channels have the same output level turn the Volume D down to about 40dB otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source s music starts to play Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector button again to turn the test tone off and complete the process 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT NOTE The Output level adjust ment made will be effective for all inputs but only for the actual surround mode selected To be effective for any other mode select that mode with any input and repeat the level adjustment described above This will also allow you to com pensate level differences betwe
51. you find it to be too low with specific surround modes If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of OdB offset press the A W Buttons so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL RESET line and press the lt gt Buttons 9 6P so that the word ON is highlighted After the levels are reset resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings When all adjustments are done press the A W Buttons to move the on screen gt cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button if you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjust ments If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown above With Stereo and Vmax modes the adjustment procedure described above is the only way to trim the output level e g to match the Stereo or Vmax level with other modes Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is turned off completely accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This memory will last for approximately two weeks after which time all information must be
52. you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater with stereo and even pure mono sources Delay time not adjustable The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small HALL1 or medium sized HALL 2 concert hall with stereo and even pure mono sources Delay time not adjustable When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode No surround channels delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions The VMAx N or Near Field mode should be selected when your listening position is less than 1 5 m from the speakers The VMAx F or Far Field mode may be selected when your listening position is greater than 1 5 m from the speakers The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output EX When headphones are being used the Far Field mode will push the sound field away from your ears reducing the inside the head sensation often experienced when using headphones This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation one of these modes but not both is available at any time Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party this mode places the same
53. 3 NOTE Before programming the remote for Volume Channel or Transport Punch Through make certain that any programming needed for the specific TV CD DVD Cable or Satellite Receivers has been completed Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although any of the Input Selectors is nor mally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote it is possible to reassign one of these buttons to operate a second device of another type For example if you have two VCRs but no tape you may program the TAPE 3 button to operate a second VCR Before you can start you must find out the three digit code number for your second device your second VCR to operate as outlined on page 42 Then reassign the TAPE button with the following steps 1 Press the Input Selector you wish to reassign and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Input Selector for the device whose function you wish to program into the reassigned button 3 Enter the three digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate 4 Press the same Input Selector pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection The red LED under the re assigned Input Selector will flash three times and then go out Example To use the TAPE button to oper ate a second VCR first press the TAPE Input Selector and th
54. 50 and connect the Multiroom Output jacks amp on the rear panel of the AVR to the audio input of the remote room amplifier Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the optional power amplifier to the remote speakers High quality wire of at least 2 5 mm is recommended for long multiroom connections Option 3 Taking advantage of the AVR 5550 s built in seven channel amplifier it is possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room When using this option you will not be able to use the full 7 1 channel capabilities of the AVR 5550 in the main listening room but you will be able to add another listening room without additional external power amplifiers To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs amp Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the Advanced Select menu following the instructions shown on page 37 NOTE For all options you may connect an optional IR sensor Harman Kardon He 1000 in the remote room to the AVR 5550 via an appro priate cable Connect the sensor s cable to the Multiroom IR Input on the AVR 5550 and use the Zone II remote to control the room vol ume Alternatively you may install an optional volume control between the output of the ampli fiers and the speakers
55. A BUS Installation Connections The AVR 5550 is among the very few receivers available today that offers built in A BUS Ready operation When used with an optional A BUS keypad or control module you have all the benefits of remote zone operation without the need for an external power amplifier To use the AVR 5550 with an approved A BUS product simply connect the keypad or module that is in the remote room to the AVR 5550 using standard Category 5 wiring that is properly rated for the inwall use specific to the installation Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ 45 jack in compliance with the instructions furnished with the A BUS module No further installation or adjustment is needed as the A BUS connector on the AVR 5550 routes the signals in and out of the keypad to their proper destination for power signal source and control The output fed to the A BUS jack is determined by the AVR 5550 s multiroom system and the menus may be used as is RS 232 Connections The AVR 5550 includes an RS 232 serial port connection that may be used to control the unit via compatible optional external keypads or control systems The physical connection to the AVR 5550 from the control device is a standard D 9 connection but to assure compatible and proper operation specific software commands and pin wiring schemes are required Due to the complexity of RS 232 connections we recommend that they be made only by trained i
56. AVR 5550 Audio Video Receiver OWNER S MANUAL harman kardon AVR 5550 E OO DIGITAL Er 192kHz AUTO TUNED STEREO MEMORY PRESET R 4 D DIGITAL EX LOGIC 7 NA NA NA NA NA Na NA NA NA ja Be NA NA NA Orr OC PRO LOGIC T um VN UNI VN UNI UN WN UNI UN UN AN g c sn DIGITAL SURROUND EX OU 3 STEREO nsP ee ee ee eee ee r E c HSE SCH STEREO DIGITAL WANT MINI JANE WNT ZN JAN TANT TANT INL ANE NI NI NL ATTN EAS TCH STEREO SURR OFF ELEC Tone Mode Speaker Channel Digital Sel Delay ABUSready Surr Mode w Surr Select A Phones harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution Table of Contents 3 Introduction 43 Erasing Learned Codes 50 Troubleshooting Guide 4 Safety Information 44 Macro Programming 50 Processor Reset 4 Unpacking 45 Programmed Device Functions 51 Technical Specifications 5 Front Panel Controls 45 Volume Punch Through 7 Front Panel Information Display 46 Channel Control Punch Through 8 Rear Panel Connections 46 Transport Control Punch Through 11 Main Remote Control Functions 46 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 14 Zone Il Remote Control Functions 47 Resetting the Remote Memory 15 Installation and Connections 48 Function List 15 Audio Connections 15 16 18 19 19 20 Video Connections SCART A V Connections System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration
57. AVR 5550 will return to normal operation If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either much lower or much higher than the OdB reference setting or even at the limits of the 10dB variation range for the output levels depending on the sensitivity of the speakers in use and your specific room layout you may repeat the procedure Return to Step 2 and adjust the master volume either higher or lower appro priately to the output levels set previously e g when levels were set to about 7dB reduce the master volume for 7dB to accommodate your particular room layout and your speakers System Configuration You may repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result In order to prevent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment we emphasize that you should avoid setting the master volume above OdB NOTE The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the test tone is in use To adjust the subwoofer output you must use an external source following the instructions on page 36 Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted manually ither to set them to a specific level with an SPL meter or to make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote oO anual output level adjustment is most easily one through the CHANNEL ADJUST enu Figure 8 If you are already at the main enu press the W Button until the on creen cursor is ne
58. Digital mode is selected The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button on the remote Next press the A W buttons to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press the A W buttons until the message in the lower third of the video display and the Lower Display Line z reads D RANGE OFF The Night mode may also be selected to always be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is activated at either level of compression using the options inthe Surround Select menu See page 25 for information on using the menus to set this option IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK e When the digital playback source is stopped or in a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data will momentarily stop and the channel position letters inside the Speaker Channel Indicators will flash This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 5550 or the source machine The AVR 5550 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode e Although the AVR 5550 will decode virtually all DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible that some future digital sources may not be com patible with the AVR 5550 Note that not all digitally encoded programs and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain ful 5 1 or 6 1 channel audio Con
59. N both above and below the unit for ventilation Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment 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 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 cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag f 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 environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center Front Panel Controls harman kardon AVR 5550 DO DIGITAL 96s 192 AUTO TUNED STEREO MENORY PRESET li DC DIGITAL EX DO PRO LOGIC T DO 3 STEREO SCH STEREO TCH STEREO Ds DIGITAL SURR OFF ABUSready NA BA NA NA NA MZ NA Ma NZD MZ NZD NA NZD MA JAN TANT INL ON WAIST WANT TANT INL TANT INL INL ON UNI JAN Ed E M Ra Ra RO HA des a R HA HA Ro RA HA do CD JAN TAN UNI ANT TAN JANI TANT INL ON UN NL UNI EN INI C839 CIT ToneMode Speaker Channel DigialSe Delay o 60000
60. Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust enu Intro 26 lt ove Adjust Left Left 27 Set Set Enter 28 gt ove Adjust Right Right 29 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Open Close 30 v ove Adjust Down Down 31 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Open Close BTR 34 3 3 3 3 35 4 4 4 4 36 5 5 5 5 37 de s 38 7 7 7 7 5 s ae DM Tuner Mode chapter Repeat 42 0 0 0 0 43 Memory emory Audio Time CDR Display 44 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear 47 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 10 48 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 49 OSD OSD Program 50 RDS RDS Disc Skip Disc Skip 51 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 52 M1 M 54 M3 55 M 56 Dolby Dolby Modes 57 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes 58 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Select harman kardon 59 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select AVR 5550 60 Stereo Stereo Mode Select l l 61 Skip Down Skip Skip 62 Skip Up Skip Skip 63 Rewind R Search R Search 64 Play Play Play 65 Fast Forward F Search F Search 66 Record Record 67 Stop Stop Stop 68 Pause Pause Pause 48 FUNCTION LIST Function List No Button Name Tape VCR VID 1 TV VID 2 CBL VID 3 SAT VID 3 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On
61. TER menu and enter the settings for each input that you will use In most cases only the digital input and surround mode may be different from one input to the next while the speaker type will usually be the same inputs set to GLOBAL But if prefered you can also select different speaker types or turn speakers on or off individually for each input in use Delay Settings Due the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speakers and the surround speakers the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or sur round speakers is different You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the specific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater To re synchronize the front center and surround channels at first measure and note the distance from the listening viewing position to the front center surround and surround back if any speakers in meters The Delay setting for all speakers configured for your system will be available only with 5 1 or with 6 1 7 1 configuration when any Dolby sur ound mode is selected except Dolby 3 Stereo In addition they are selectable with these modes only with all other modes the delay times are ixed Note that the Delay settings are Global for all inputs using those Dolby modes and need not to be repeated with any input To start wi
62. This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 5550 memorize them This means for example that you may associate different surround modes and analog or digital inputs with different sources or set differ ent speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system or the use of the center speaker and or the Subwoofer Once these settings are made they will automati cally be recalled whenever you select that input The factory default settings for the AVR 5550 have all inputs configured for an analog audio input except for the DVD input where the Coaxial Digital Input D is the default Once the DSP processing system is used for the first time for any input the speaker settings will auto matically default to Small at all positions with the subwoofer set to LFE The default setting for the surround modes is Surround Off or two channel stereo although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use Before using the unit you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digi tal or analog inputs and the surround mode asso ciated with the input Remember that since the AVR 5550 memorizes the settings for each input individually you will need to make these adjust ments for each input used However
63. This indicator lights when the input source has a 96 kHz bit rate M TA Traffic Announcement Indicator This indicator illuminates if the RDS station tuned somtimes transmits traffic information see page 40 for more information on RDS V RT Text Indicator This indicator illuminates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting radiotext RT data e Clock Time Indicator This indicator illumi nates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting the CT clock time code indicating the current time of day A PTY Indicator This indicator illuminates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting pro gram type data or during a PTY search e RDS Indicator This indicator illuminates when the station tuned is transmitting RDS data FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 Rear Panel Connections 9 eoo O e amp 9 090 D e o 00 amp 869 22 D 0 OT X9 G O 0000 L0 000 O O O O or oN ON OUT o VD3 d Mim J i OOO COMPONENT VIDEO VID3 VID2 viD1 DVD MONITOR REMOTE MULTI N our COAXIAL OPTICAL OPTICAL 1 2 00900 R AUDIO 1 V OO MODEL NO AVR 5550 harman kardon 000000 NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA
64. Video Inputs A2 is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks DVD Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks Note All component inputs outputs can be used for RGB signals too in the same way as described for the Y Pr Pb signals then connected to the jacks with the corresponding color RGB connection is not possible if the source out puts a separate sync signal see page 16 Remote IR Output This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Remote IR Input If the AVR 5550 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack Multiroom IR Input Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 5550 s multiroom control system Video 1 Video Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT composite or S Video jack on a VCR Video 1 Video Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on a VCR or other video source Video 2 Video Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT composite or S Video jacks on a second VCR Video 3 Video Inputs Connect these jacks 0 the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on any video source p Video 2 V
65. ago With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit States and or other countries HDCD System manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics Inc designs the AVR 5550 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant easy to use package Bi Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding and the full suite of DTS modes including DTS ES 6 1 Discrete amp Matrix and Neo 6 Bi Seven channels of high current amplifi cation with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications E Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing available for the first time with both 7 1 and 5 1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx E MP3 decoding for use with compatible computers and digital audio players Wi lll3zset remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance Bi High bandwidth HDTV compatible component video switching B Front panel analog A V inputs switch able to outputs Bi Front panel digital inputs with coax digital output capability for easy con nection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles B Multiple digital inputs and outputs ll On screen menu and display system E Extensive multiroom options including a standard Zone II remote assignable amplifier channels and A BUS Ready capability for listening to a separate source
66. and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band 4 To select stations press any Tuning button ITI When the AUTO indicator M is illuminated press the button to cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequen Cy station that has an acceptable signal or hold the button pressed to tune fastly and release it to start the auto search In the Auto mode the tuner will play each station in stereo or mono mode just as the program is transmitted If the AUTO indicator IN is not illuminated tap the Tuning button fl to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific station When the TUNED indicator Ell illuminates the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 40 TUNER OPERATION 5 Stations may also be tuned directly by press ing the Direct button D and then pressing the Numeric Keys D that correspond to the station s frequency Note that for entering num bers higher than 100 you need to enter only the 1 rather than 10 the first 0 will be added automatically The desired station will automatically be tuned after the latest number is entered If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency press the Clear button to start over NOTE When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode button on the remote or hold ing
67. ansfer to the AVR 5550 remote 7 Once all codes have been transferred from the original source remote to the AVR 5550 remote press the Learn button This will turn off all LEDs and turn off the learning mode 8 Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any additional remotes you wish to teach into the AVR 5550 Remote Erasing Learned Codes The AVR 5550 s remote allows you to remove or erase the code learned into a single button for a single device to remove or erase all the codes that have been learned for a single device or to erase all commands that have been learned to all devices To erase a single learned code from within a single device s settings follow these steps 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector G within which the individual button to be erased has been programmed and the Learn but ton 2 When the red LED under the Input Selector turns red and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber release the buttons 3 Press and release the Input Selector O O again for the device within which the individual button to be erased has been programmed 4 Press the 7 button three times 5 Press and release the individual button for which the code is to be erased The Program SPL Indicator will blink green two times and then return to amber 6 To erase other buttons within the same device press them as noted in Step 5 7 When all buttons to be erased have been pressed press the Learn button to
68. any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS When an HDCD encoded disc is being played see below and the CD player is connected to the AVR 5550 via a digital connection select Surround Off as the Surround mode to enjoy the benefits of the HDCD process HDCD HDCD which stands for High Definition Com patible Digital is a sophisticated process that enables the AVR 5550 to deliver outstanding digital to analog decoding of PCM signals from any DVD or CD player connected to a digital input on the AVR 5550 even when normal non HDCD compatible players are used only a digital output is needed When a CD with the HDCD recording is played the AVR 5550 is able to take advantage of the special recording process that is used in the creation of HDCD disc The special circuitry enables audio with extraordinary fidelity stunning resolution and the highest possible overall quality As long as a digital input and the pure Stereo mode Surround Off are selected the AVR 5550 will automatically sense that it is an HDCD recording It is important to note that the HDCD process is completely compatible with standard recordings Indeed the high quality digital to analog circuitry that is part of HDCD and the HDCD decoder chip replacing the monolithic digital filters used in conventional DACs will enable enhanced performance also with normal non HDCD encoded program material MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 5550 is one of the few A V rec
69. at the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and low frequency information below the crossover point identical with the one for the surround speakers will be sent to the subwoofer output when the subwoofer is set to ON or to the Front LEFT RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and a full range signal will be sent to the surround back channels with no low frequency information sent to the subwoofer output 7 When you have completed your selection for the surround channels press the W Button f on the remote to move the cursor to SUBUOOFER 8 Press the lt gt Buttons 6P on the remote to select the option that best describes your System The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speak ers particularly the front left right positions If the front left right speakers are set to SMALL the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB which is the on position If the front left right speakers are set to L ARGE three options are available e f no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 5550 press the lt gt Buttons P on the remote so that NONE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected all bass informa tion will be routed to the front left right main speaker
70. ation on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack to an output Fi Video 4 Input Output Jacks These audio video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio video products such as camcorders and portable audio players They may also be configured as output jacks also S Video to feed a signal to any recording Audio or Video device see page 35 for more information FE Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right chan nels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics FA Balance Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position EZ Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics F3 Digital Select Button When playing a source that has a digital output press this button to select between the Optical FF and Coaxial ET amp Digital inputs See page 33 for more information E Channel Select Button Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source For more information on output level trim adjustment see page 35 Volume Control Turn this knob
71. ay video signals like component signals Y Pb Pr most TVs need separate sync signals for RGB also with SCART that cannot be switched and provided by the AVR 5550 RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR 5550 only when no separate sync signal is needed see last Video Connection Note on page 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 5550 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems external control components and power amplifiers Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands In this event the remote sensor of any Harman Kardon or other compatible device not covered by the door or an optional remote sensor may be used Connect the Remote IR Output of that device or the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack D If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed Simply use this unit s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Output jack amp to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Multiroom IR Link The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR 5550 s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier The remote room IR receiver this can be
72. ble available when DVD audio only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played DTS 5 1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel DTS ES 6 1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6 1 7 1 operation playback of a DTS encoded program Delay time not adjustable DTS ES 6 1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS ES modes Newer discs with special DTS ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete full bandwidth channels plus a separate low frequency channel All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS ES Matrix mode which creates a 6 1 channel sound field from the original 5 1 channel soundtrack DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic Il is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology Center 0 30ft 9m MOVIE that decodes full range discrete left center right right surround and left surround channels Initial Setting 12ft 3 6m MUSIC from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when Surround 0 30ft 9m EMULATION an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2 0 recordings is in use The Initial Setting 10ft 3m Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround by creating separate center rear left and rear right signals while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selectio
73. by the design of your Speakers It is defined as the frequency which is the owest possible frequency the speaker is capable of eproducing Before making any changes to the set ings for the crossover point we suggest that you ind the crossover point for the speakers in each of he three groupings front left right center front and surrounds by looking at the specifications page of he speaker s owner s manual by getting that infor mation from the manufacturer s Web site or by con acting your dealer or the manufacturer s customer service department You will need this figure to accu ately configure the next group of settings The factory default setting for all speaker positions is 100Hz If that setting is acceptable for all channels hen no adjustments are needed and you may skip his section However should you wish to change one of the settings please proceed by pressing the A Button so that the cursor moves back up o the top of the list of setting options Press the lt gt Buttons 6P so that X OVER is high ighted and the menu data will change to the screen shown in Figure 4 di x SPEAKER SETUP x x gt MODE SIZE RO LEFT RIGHT CENTER EDD SURROUND NE SURR BACK SSSR SUBUOOFER SES BASS MGR GEJTS BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 4 To change the setting for any of the three speaker groups Left Right Center or Surrounds press the A V Buttons until the cursor is next to the line where
74. by the source selected through the Multiroom system press the lt gt Buttons D y so that MR S P is highlighted in reverse video and press the Set Button QJ Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take advantage of any of the 6 1 7 1 channel decoding or processing modes and no Surround Back speakers must be selected in the speaker setup procedure outlined earlier In addition the speakers used for the remote zone must be connected to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs amp T The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system as explained on page 39 of this manual Once this setting is made you may press the W Button to make any of the other adjustments available on this menu If no other adjustments are needed press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Display Brightness The AVR 5550 s front panel Main Information Display PT is set at a default brightness level hat is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit oom However in some home theater installa ions you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press he OSD button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the A Button until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Pre
75. cator Select to turn the sensor and ndicator off The channel output may also be adjusted using the full OSD on screen menu system First set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control HD Then press the OSD button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 Press the W Button four times until the on screen p cursor is next to the CHANNEL AD JUST line Press the Set Button to activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 10 CHANNEL ADJUST x gt FL DdB SBR OdB CEN OdB SBL OdB FR DdB SL OdB SR DdB SUB OdB CHANNEL RESET NE ON TEST TONE NAME oN BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 10 When the menu appears the internal test tone will be turned off This will allow you to use your external test disc or other source material as the test signal Then use the A W Buttons to select the channels to be adjusted At each channel position use the lt gt Buttons 9 p to change the output level Remember when you are using a disc with test signal e g pink noise or an external signal generator as the source the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position with any surround mode selected When your test source is a nor mal disc with music signals you may adjust the level for each channel and surround mode as you prefer e g you may lower the center channel level when you find it to be too high or increase the level of the rears when
76. cess by making certain that the cursor is pointing toward the 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LEFT RIGHT line which sets the configura tion for the front left and right speakers If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configuration press the lt gt Buttons 9 P so that either LARGE or SMALL appears match ing the appropriate description from the definitions shown above When SMALL is selected low frequency front channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds with front channel signals When L ARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu see below the front left and right bass information may also be directed to the subwoofer NOTE When the front speakers are set to the LARGE option and the surround mode is set to Surround Off or pure two channel stereo when an analog signal source is present it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or processed If you have full range front speakers and wish to remove all digital processing from the circuit path select this configuration If you wish to set this option for use with only one input such as a CD player that uses an external DAC or an optional external phono preamp you must choose the
77. cks to the RECORD INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an optional external power amplifier for appli cations where higher power is desired Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left surround back right speakers in a 7 1 channel system However they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system To change the output fed to these terminals rom the default of the Surround Back speakers 0 the Multiroom Output you must change a setting in the Advanced Menu of the OSD sys em See page 37 for more information on con iguring this speaker output In normal surround system use the brown and black terminals are he surround back left channel positive and negative connections and the tan and black erminals are the surround back right positive and negative terminals For multiroom use connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect the REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Rear Panel Connections tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker RS 232 Port This jack is used to enable the AVR 5550 to be controlled by an external com puter or programmable remote system that uses RS 232 commands Due to
78. ct The Logic 7 E or Enhance mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5 1 surround mode option selected only Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy DTS Neo 6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six channel Delay time not adjustable DTS Neo 6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix encoded and traditional Stereo sources Select the Cinema version of Neo 6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present Select the Music version of Neo 6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded two channel stereo program is being played OPERATION 29 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE DOLBY 3 STEREO THEATER HALL 1 HALL 2 VMAx Near VMAx Far 5 Channel Stereo 7 Channel Stereo SURROUND OFF STEREO FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to No surround channels create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism Use this mode when
79. ct your local Harman Kardon service depot Select a mode other than Stereo There is no surround information from mono sources except with Theater and Hall surround modes Check speaker mode configuration Some surround modes may not create rear channel information from nonencoded programs Change remote batteries e Press the AVR Selector Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Resume play for DVD Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected e Select Surround Off mode Connect and select digital connection to CD player Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s operation or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem 50 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE To clear the AVR 5550 s entire system memory including tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first put the unit in Standby by pressing the System Power Control button BA Next press the Surround Mode E and the RDS ff buttons simultaneousl
80. d then connect the digital utput of the demodulator to the Optical or oaxial inputs API of the AVR 5550 o demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS encoded laser discs 2 CUu eo DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capa ble of delivering 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 audio Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital they use different methods of encoding the signals and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog DTS encoded sound tracks are available on select DVD and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS CDs You may use any LD DVD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded special audio only CDs with the AVR 5550 but DTS LDs can be played on LD players and DTS DVDs on DVD players only All that is required is to connect the player s digital output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the rear panel P or front panel FARN In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player s front panel Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS encoded DVDs This does not indicate a problem with the AVR 5550 as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs consult the player s owner s manual P
81. e Mute button at the same time until the red light glows under the TAPE button Press the VCR button followed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the TAPE button again Important Note Only those Input Selector buttons can be reassigned that replace other buttons for devices of the same kind So the bottons for DVD CD TAPE and VCR devices with transport functions can replace one another as the Selectors for TV CBL SAT and VID 4 To remove the Reassign function and return the remote to its original configuration repeat steps 1 3 and 4 above not 2 however press the same Input Selector button in steps 1 and 4 i e re program the button with its original code Programming the Remote Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home theater system occasionally you may wish to totally repro gram the remote control without the confusion of any commands macros or Punch Through programming that you may have done To do this it is possible to reset the remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps Note however that once the remote is reset all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be re entered 1 Press any of the Input Selector buttons and the O button 3 at the same time until the Program SPL Indicator y begins to flash amber 2 Press the 3 button thre
82. e VCR you may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having to change the device selected by the AVR 5550 or the remote To program the remote for Channel Control Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector button for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button amp at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Volume Down button T The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the AVR or Input Selector button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the channels using your TV while the remote is set to control the VCR first press the VID 1 VCR Input Selector button and the Mute button at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down button followed by the same Input Selector button NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original con figuration repeat the steps shown in the example above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 Transport Control Punch Through The AVR 5550 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions 13 Play Stop Fast For
83. e terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 14 D D Center Speaker Outputs D Surround Speaker Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet B Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet B AC Power Cord Jack Video 2 Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs p DVD Component Video Inputs Remote IR Output Remote IR Input Multiroom IR Input Video 1 Video Outputs Video 1 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Outputs FM Antenna Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal Q Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder Q Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external subwoofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input DVD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio or video source CD Inputs Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer or any other audio source Q Multiroom Outputs Connect these jacks to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to the source selected by the multiroom system in a remote room D Q o Video 3 Video Inputs Video 2 Video
84. e times 3 The red LED under the Input Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and turn green 4 The Program SPL Indicator will remain green until the remote is reset Note that this may take a while depending on how many commands are in the memory and need to be erased 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the remote has been reset to the factory settings PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 47 Function List No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CDR 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2 Video 2 Select 0 VID 3 Video 3 Select 1 VID 4 Video 4 Select 2 AM FM Tuner Select 3 6 8 Ch Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 4 Learn 5 Sleep Sleep 6 Test Test Tone Input Select J SPL SPL 8 Volume Up Volume Up 9 Surround Select Surround Mode Select CDR Select 20 Night ight Mode Select Subtitle on off CDP Select 21 Multi Room ulti Room Select 22 Volume Down Volume Down 23 Channel Guide Channel Trim Title 24 A ove Adjust Up Up 25
85. e will also appear in the Main Information Display PI and a green LED will light next to the selected input s name in the front panel Input Indicators FE e When a pure audio input CD Tuner Tape 6 8 Channel Input is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs AA except from its own Video 1 source and Video Monitor Output This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources e When a Video source is selected its audio signal will be fed to the speakers and the video signal for that input will be routed to the appro priate Monitor Output Jack and will be view able on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 5550 If a component video source is connected to the DVD or Video 2 Component Inputs it will be routed to the Component Video Outputs Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the appropriate video signal composite S Video or component video see Notes for S Video on page 16 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input e There are four input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD Audio or SACD play er that are connected to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs Select the appropriate input accord ing to the way your system and source equip ment is configured e The b CH DIRECT input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and the input source device has its own internal bass management system This input passes the input
86. ecorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs or Video 1 or 2 Outputs DE in the record mode When a digital audio recorder is connected to any of the Digital Audio Outputs you are able to record the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system Note that all digital signals will be passed through to both coaxial and optical digital outputs simultanously no matter which kind of digital input was selected Front Panel In Outputs In addition to the rear panel digital outputs the AVR 5550 offers Harman Kardon s exclusive con figurable front panel output jack feature For easy connection of portable devices you may switch the front panel Digital Coax 3 jack Ed or the Video 4 jack FA from an input to an output by following these steps 1 Press the OSD button to view the MASTER MENU Figure 1 2 Press the Set button to enter the IN OUT SETUP menu Figure 2 3 Press the W button so that the on screen gt cursor is nextto VIDEO 4 or COAXIAL 3 depending on which input you wish to change to an output Either input or both may be changed at any time 4 Press either of the lt gt buttons 9 6 so that the word 0 U T is highlighted 5 Press the OSD button to exit the menus and return to normal operation Note that once the setting is made the appropri ate Input Output Status Indicator FE will turn red indicating that the selected analog or
87. ed combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 5550 s remote control Once programmed a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre deter mined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system changing devices or other common tasks The AVR s remote can store up to five separate macro com mand sequences one that is associated with the Power On button and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro buttons amp gy 1 To start programming a macro press the Mute button and the Macro button gy to be programmed or the Power On button at the same time Note that the latest selected Input Selector will light red and the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber 2 Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps each button press including those used to change devices counts as a step The Program SPL Indicator will flash green twice to confirm each button press as you enter commands NOTE While entering commands for Power On of any device during a macro sequence press the Mute button DO NOT press the Power ON button Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector button before functions are changed to another device This is also needed for the AVR Selector button itself as long as it s not lit red and AVR functions shall be pro g
88. eivers to provide on board decoding for the MP3 audio format used on specific computer audio files and by portable MP3 players recorders In addition some new CD and DVD players are capable of playing back optical discs that are recorded with MP3 rather than standard CD audio information By offering MP3 decoding the AVR 5550 is able to deliver more precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output along with the benefits of listening to MP3 audio through the AVR 5550 s high current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system rather than the smaller speakers and low powered amplifiers typically used with computers HD HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United States and or other countries HDCD System manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics Inc OPERATION 33 Operation To take advantage of the AVR 5550 s MP3 capa bilities simply connect the digital SPDIF output of a computer sound card able to feed the MP3 format to its digital output or the digital SPDIF output of MP3 compatible CD or DVD players or of a portable MP3 player with a digital output to either the rear panel Digital Inputs amp D or the front panel Digital Inputs FFE NOTES e The AVR 5550 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 format It is not compatible with other computer
89. en engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology On screen menus fully color coded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet remote make installation fast and simple However to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to read this manual A few minutes spent learn ing the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 5550 is able to deliver f you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best ocal sources of information Description and Features The AVR 5550 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A V receivers available incorporat ing a wide range of listening options In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources a broad choice of surround modes for Matrix surround encoded or Stereo recordings are available for use with sources such as CD VCR TV broadcasts and the AVR 5550 s own FM AM tuner Along with Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS Neo 6 Dolby 3 Stereo 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes the AVR 5550 offers Harman International s exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5 1 and 7 1 versions to create a wider more enveloping field environment and more defined fly overs and pans Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx which uses proprietary
90. en programmed Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator IN goes out pressing the Tuning buttons INGO will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use and the AUTO indicator MX is on pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even weak stations audible or improving the audio performance with noisy stereo stations See page 40 for more information Direct Button Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station s frequency After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys to select a station See page 40 for more information on the tuner Main Remote Control Functions Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band If the Tuner Mode button has been pressed or the Band but ton EF on the front panel was held pressed so that the AUTO indicator A is illuminated press ng either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal rength for quality reception When the AUTO indicator IN is NOT illuminated pressing these buttons will tune stations in single step ncrements See page 40 for more information n OSD Button Press this button to activate the On Screen Di
91. en speakers that may be different with each surround mode or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally depending on the surround mode selected Note Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off mode as no surround speakers are used so level differences between the speakers in the room cannot occur But to compensate level differences between stereo VMAx and other surround modes independently from the input selected the outputs can be adjusted with the Level Trim Adjustment procedure see page 35 also for the Surround Off Stereo and VMAx modes Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made the AVR 5550 is ready for operation While there are some additional settings to be made these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material These advanced settings are described on pages 37 to 38 of this manual In addition any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time As you add new or different sources or speakers or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section Note that any settings changed at any time also when the discrete buttons are used only will be stored in memory in the AVR 5550 also if it s turned off
92. ese outputs to the matching or terminals on your left and right speakers In conformance with the new CEA color code specification the White terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on Front Left speaker with the older color coding while the Red terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on Front Right speaker Connect the black terminals on the AVR 5550 to the black terminals on the speakers See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity Ua 9 Center Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching and terminals on your center channel speaker In conformance with the new CEA color code specification the Green Terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on speakers with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the black negative terminal on your speaker See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching and terminals on your surround channel speakers In confor mance with the new CEA color code specifica tion the Blue terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red terminal on
93. ess the Set button to enter the MULTI ROOM menu Figure 12 MULTI ROOM gt MULTI ROOM ON MULTI IN FM PRESET L MULTI VOL 25dB BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 12 When the MUL T I R 0 0 M menu appears the on screen cursor will be at the MULTI ROOM line Since this line is used to turn the system on and off do not make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the sys tem on at this time To turn the system on press the button so that O N is highlighted If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step press the w Button once so that the on screen cursor is next to the MUL TI IN line At the MUL TI IN line press the lt gt but tons P until the desired Audio Video input to the multi room system appears in the high lighted video When the selection has been made press the w button once so that the gt on screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line Atthe MUL TI VOL line press the lt gt buttons 9 6P or hold them pressed until the desired volume level for the multi room system is entered DO NOT use the regular volume con trol knobs for this setting When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made press the Y buttons once so that the on screen gt cursor is next tothe BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set button Q If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD button to exit the menu system Multiroom Opera
94. fer channels no speaker has been selected for that position See page 21 for more information on configuring speakers The etters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels For standard analog inputs only the L and R will light indicating a stereo input When a digital source is playing the indica ors will light to display the channels begin eceived at the digital input When the letters lash the digital input has been interrupted See pages 24 and 34 for more information on the Channel Indicators 3l Preset Indicator This indicator lights when he tuner is in use to show that the present num ber for the current station being listened to appears in the Upper Display Line See page 40 or more information on tuner presets Memory Indicator This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into he tuner s memory d M Traffic Indicator V Radiotext Indicator e Clock Time Indicator Ed Program Type Indicator e RDS Indicator EJ Stereo Indicator This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo Wl Tuned Indicator This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient sig nal strength to provide acceptable listening quality Auto Indicator This indicator illuminates when the tuner s Auto mode is in use 4 192 kHz Indicator This indicator lights when the input source has a 192 kHz bit rate 96 kHz Indicator
95. field pre sentations The choices available are Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near and VMAx Far The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installations while the two VMAx modes are opti mized for use in delivering a full surround field when only the front left and front right speakers are installed See pages 29 and 30 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes Note that the Hall and Theater modes are not available when a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack is played On the STEREO menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons 3 y on the remote may either turn the surround processing off for a traditional two channel stereo presenta tion or select 5 Stereoor Stereo depending on whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 output is in use The latter modes feed the stereophonic input signal to both front speakers to the rear speakers and to both surround back speakers if in use while the monophonic signal parts are spread over all speakers also the Center See page 30 for a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes After the selections are made in the Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Surround or Stereo menus press the A W buttons so that the cursor moves to the BACK TO SURR SELECT line and presss the Set Button QJ Adjustments for Other Inputs After one input has been adjusted for analog or digital input speaker type and surround mode return to the INPUT SETUP lineonthe MAS
96. g broadcast The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY along with an explanation of the PTY e RDS ONLY e TRAFFIC NEUS News AFFAIRS Current Affairs e INFO Infomation e SPORT Sports e EDUCATE Educational e DRAMA Drama CULTURE Culture e SCIENCE Sciencek e VARIE D Varied Speech Programs e POPM Popular Music e ROCKM Rock Music M 0 R M Middle of the Road Music LIGHTM Classical Music CLASSICS Serious Classical Music e OTHERM Other Music WEATHER Weather Information e FINANCE Financial Programs e CHILDREN Children s Programs e SOCIAL A Social Affairs Programs e RELIGION Religious Broadcasts e PHONE IN Phone in Programs e TRAVEL Travel and Touring e LEISURE Leisure and Hobby JAZZ Jazz Music e COUNTRY Country Music NATIONAL National Music OLDIES Oldies Music e FOLK M Folk Music e DOCUMENT Documentary Programs e TEST Emergency Test ALARM Emergency Broadcast Information You may search for a specific Program Type PTY by following these steps 1 Press the RDS button JED until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display PI 2 While the PTY is shown press the Preset Up Down button FE or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types as shown above starting with the PTY currently received To simply search for the next station transmitting any RDS data use the Preset Up Down button FE
97. guration settings such as digital inputs or delay timing When changing a setting first press the button for the function or setting to be changed e g press the Digital Select Button to change a digital input and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific informa tion on using these buttons for each application When the AVR 5550 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device these buttons are also used in the Auto Search process See page 42 for more information on programming the remote lt Button This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 5550 Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 5550 s memory It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment Digital Select Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs GDF to a source See page 33 for more information on using digital inputs Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a ten button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also used to select channel numbers when TV VCR or Sat receiver has been selected on the remote or to select track num bers on a CD DVD or LD player depending on how the remote has be
98. h all analog and digital surround modes and except with Hall and Theater modes NO surround channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer out put When NONE is selected surround sound infor mation will be split between the front left and front right outputs For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used When you are using surround back speakers with your system press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK This line serves two functions in that it not only configures the setting for the surround back chan nels when they are present it also tells the AVR 5550 s processing system to configure the unit for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this page When NONE is selected the system will adjust so that only 5 1 channel surround processing System Configuration decoding modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used When this is the case for your system you may wish to take advantage of the availability of this amplifier channel pair for use in powering a second set of speakers that have their source selected by the AVR 5550 s multiroom control system See page 39 for more information When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so th
99. he corresponding color But this is only correct as long as only the three RGB video signals are output by the video source with a sync signal in the G signal only without any sync signal output separately by the source 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS SCART A V Connections For the connections described above your video device needs RCA cinch connectors or and S Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals Any normal video device Not SVHS or High 8 for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks VCRs for record and playback even 6 RCA jacks Any S Video device SVHS High 8 needs 2 RCA Audio and 1 S Video jack Video if it s a playback unit or 4 RCA Audio In Out and 2 S Video Video In Out jacks if it s a recording VCR Many european video devices are equipped with Important Note for Adapter Cables If the cinch connectors of the adapter you ll use are labeled connect the Audio and Video In plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video In jacks on the AVR 5550 and with a VCR connect the Out plugs to the Out jacks on the AVR Note that with some adapter types it may be just turned around If no signal is audi ble visible when the VCR is playing connect the Out plugs to the In jacks on the AVR and turned around If the adapter plugs are not labeled in that way pay attention to the signal flow directions as shown in the diagrams above and in the instruction attached to the adapter If RCA Cinch
100. he output level adjustment process make certain that all speaker connec tions have been properly made The system volume should be turned down at first Finally make certain that the Balance Control PE is set to the center 12 o clock position 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using EzSet Harman Kardon s exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 5550 s output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter although manual adjust ment is also available However for the easiest set up follow these steps while seated in the lis tening position that will be used most often 1 Make certain that all speaker positions have een properly configured for their large or small settings as outlined above and turn f the OSD system if it is in use o i o 2 Adjust the volume so that it is at L 5 as shown in the on screen display or Main Information Display PT 3 Select any input associated with the surround mode for which you want to adjust the output levels Remember that the same adjustments must be made with all other surround modes you ve in use 4 Hold the remote in front of you being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone T at the top of the remote and aim it at the AVR 5550 don t hold it vertically like a micro phone 5 Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select Button Gp for three seconds Release it when the Program SPL Indicator stops flashing a
101. ideo Input jacks The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks Ge 8 If the component video inputs are used connect the Component Video Output to the component video inputs of your TV projector or display device 9 If you have a camcorder video game or other audio video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis connect the audio video and digital audio out puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs EZA A device connected to the Video 4 jacks PA is selected as the Video 4 input and connected to the digital jacks FPT it is selected as Optical 3 or Coaxial 3 input See page 21 for more information on input configuration Video Connection Notes e Y Pr Pb Component RGB see page 17 or Composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats and will not be convert ed to the other formats S Video signals will be converted to composite signal The OSD can be viewed on the TV screen in any case with Video or S Video input selected on the TV When the component video jacks are used the on screen menus will not be visible You must Switch to the standard composite or S Video input on your TV to view those menus All component inputs outputs can be used for RGB signals too in the same way as described for the Y Pr Pb signals then connected to the jacks with t
102. ideo Inputs Connect these jacks 0 the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source Optical Digital Inputs Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the S PDIF output of a compatible com puter sound card playing MP3 files or streams LD player MD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal a DTS signal a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal an MP3 or HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital source Coaxial Digital Inputs Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the S PDIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams LD player MD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal an MP3 or HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital source Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks Video 2 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any Audio recorder Video 2 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks 0 the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a second VCR or other audio or video source Video 3 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks 0 the PLAY OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source Video 1 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks 0 the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other audio or video source amp Video 1 Audio Outputs Connect these ja
103. ime Hold these buttons until the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber and the light under the device selector button turns red Release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds 4 Press the button on the AVR 5550 remote that you wish to program Note that the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing Important Note Codes cannot be taught to all buttons on the remote The buttons with the following numbers are not learnable for numbers see drawing on page 11 In these cases the Program SPL Indicator keeps flashing after the button was released 5 As long as the Program SPL Indicator y is on steadily for five seconds press and hold he button on the original remote that you wish 0 teach into the AVR 5550 remote If you pressed the button too late or no command was eceived within five seconds the Program SPL Indicator will flash red three times and hen amber then simply repeat step four When he Program SPL Indicator turns green elease the button on the original remote Note hat the Program Indicator will then begin to lash amber again NOTE If the Program SPL Indicator y turns ed steadily during Step 5 the programming was not successful Repeat the steps to see if the code will take If the indicator keeps flashing ed in step 5 this code cannot be taught 6 Repeat steps 4 though 5 for each button on the source remote that you wish to tr
104. in 40 5 30 3 20 gt 10 gt OFF min min min min Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV VCR and Sat receiver when the appropriate source is selected using the device Input Selectors Surround Mode Selector Press this but ton to select any of the HALL THEATER or VMAx surround modes Note that depending on the type of input some modes are not always avail able See page 29 for more information about sur round modes Note that this button is also used to tune channels on your TV VCR and Sa receiver when the appropriate source is selected using the device Input Selector Night Mode Press this button to activate the Night mode This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded sources and it preserves dialog center channel intelligibilty at low vol ume levels See page 25 for more information Channel Select Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 5550 s output levels with an external source Once this button is pressed use the A W buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set button 9 followed by the A w buttons again to change the level setting See page 35 for more information A v Buttons These multipurpose buttons are used to change or scroll through items in the on screen menus or on the front panel or to make confi
105. ind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes so it is a good idea to make certain that not only does the Power control work but that the volume channel and transport controls work as they should If functions do not work properly you may need to use a different remote code 7 If the unit does not react to any code entered if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in the separate setup code guide or if not all functions operate properly try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method Note on Using the AVR 5550 remote with a Harman Kardon CD Recorder As shipped from the factory the remote is programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD players It can also control most functions of the Harman Kardon CD Recorders see function list on page 48 too after the code 002 is entered on the CD Selector button as described above For returning to the CD player control commands the code 001 must be entered Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 5550 s remote is not listed in the code tables in the separate setup code guide or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows Note that the Auto Search method works only with units whose Power functions can be remoted 1 Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR 5550 remote 2 Press and hold both the Inp
106. ine This setting allows you to use the same speaker configuration for all inputs or to have different settings for each input In most cases the factory default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate as most listeners do not need to have individual ized speaker settings However some listeners particularly those with full range front speakers that are used for both movies and music may pre fer that different speaker settings be used when listening to music through a CD player as opposed to a movie from a DVD player VCR or cable satellite set top If you wish to customize the speaker size individu ally to each input make certain that the cursor is onthe BASS MGR line and press the lt gt Buttons 6P so that INDEPENDENT appears in highlighted video When this setting is entered all speaker size settings will be shown with their factory default size in the menu and all other inputs will turn to INDEPENDENT oo Now you should enter the speaker size set ings prefered for the input selected as described below Remember that in this case the size set ings just entered will apply to the current input ONLY and you will need to go back to the IN OUT menu to select another input and hen return to this menu page again to change he settings for the next input Repeat the proce dure for any input where you wish to have a set of speaker configuration different from the default settings 2 Begin the speaker size setup pro
107. ing the Numeric buttons If the unit being programmed turns off the Correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE b If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off continue to enter the three digit code numbers until the equipment turns off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 5 If the Power function of the unit to be pro grammed cannot be remoted follow these steps max 20 seconds after step 3 above or else step 3 must be repeated first a Enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric buttons and press the Input Selector again Press the remote button of any transport function remotable with the unit e g Pause or Play gt 9 If the unit being programmed starts that function the correct code has been entered b If the unit does not start the function whose button was pressed repeat steps 3 and 5a above with the next three digit code number listed in the setup code table for that brand and product type until the unit reacts properly on the transport function transmitted 6 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly Keep in m
108. ion the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are required Using built in A BUS Ready technology optional A BUS modules may be connected to the AVR 5550 via a single Category Five wire so that remote zone speakers may be powered irectly from the module or keypad without the need for additional power IR sensor or volume control wires to be run to the second zone n addition the AVR 5550 includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control commands from the Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmitted to the unit while standard IR input output jacks allow the remote zone s commands to be sent to compatible IR con trolled source devices o Installation Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average do it yourself hobbyist the complexity of your multizone multiroom sys tem involves running wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained installer may be required Regardless of who does the work please remember that local building codes may govern in wall electrical work including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected You are responsible for making certain that all Multiroom installation work is done properly and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations For standard installations follow the instructions shown on page 16 fo
109. is selected it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR 5550 is turned on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However you may prefer to always have the AVR 5550 turn on at a specific setting regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn on you will need to make an adjust ment inthe ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring the MAS TER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the A button DD until the on screen P cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the A v buttons as needed Next press the D button P so that the word 0 N is highlighted in the video display Next press the w button once so that the on screen cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line To set the desired turn on volume press the lt gt buttons ED or hold them pressed until the desired volume level is shown on the DEF AUL T VOL SET line Note that this setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls NOTE Since the setting for the turn on volume can
110. ive Harman Kardon feature is the ability o switch front panel jacks from their normal use as inputs to output connections so that portable ecording devices may easily be connected The ront panel analog Video 4 Jacks FX are nor mally set as an input for use with camcorders video games and other portable audio video products but they may be switched to an output or connection to portable audio video recorders To temporarily switch them to outputs select the IN OUT SETUP menu Press the w but on until the on screen cursor is pointing othe VIDE 0 4 line Press the button 99 so that the word O U T is highlighted Note that he Input Output Status Indicator ff between the S and Composite video jacks will urn red indicating that the analog Video 4 jacks BA are now record outputs On the AVR 5550 the Coaxial 3 Digital Jack ET is normally an input but it may also be switched to a digital output for use with CD R RW decks MD recorders or other digital audio ecorders To change the jack to an output press he a v buttons 3 while the IN OUT SETUP menu is on the screen so that the p cursor is next to CO AXIAL 3 Then press he lt p buttons so that the word OUT is highlighted Note that the Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator FE will turn red indicating that the jack is now a record output Note A signal will be sent to this jack only when he input selected for use by the AVR 5550 is dig ital Digital
111. lay PT or OSD will display MULTI OFF Even when the AVR is turned off to Standby mode and the multiroom system is turned off too the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multiroom button or any of the Selector buttons OO in the remote room MULTIROOM OPERATION 39 Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 5550 s tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv ing RDS data Stations may be tuned manually or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM Tuner Select button on the remote to select the tuner as an input The tuner may be selected from the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector KE until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector EE at any time 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select button or Tuner Band Selector EE again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tuner Mode button on the remote or hold the Band Selector EE on the front panel pressed for 3 seconds to select manual or automatic tuning When the AUTO indicator MJ is illuminated in the Main Information Display PT the tuner will only stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality When the AUTO indicator iJ is not illuminated the tuner is in a manual mode
112. laying the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received It is important to note that although Dolby Digital for example is referred to as a 5 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encoded for 5 1 Thus it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the L and R indicators NOTE Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 and 2 0 versions of the same sound track When playing a DVD always be certain to check the type of material on the disc Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 feed to the AVR 5550 or to select the appropriate audio track and thus language It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback In some cases the pre views of special material will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the main feature is available in 5 1 audio As long as your DVD player is set for 6 channel output the AVR 5550 will automati cally sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators Important Note When a digital surround source Dolby Digital
113. le Crossover feature that allows a different crossover point to be used for the front left right center and surround speakers In systems where full range or tower speakers are used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at the various speaker positions this feature allows you to custom tailor the bass management and redirection circuits with a precision not previously possible At last this menu also makes you chose if the speaker setting will be the same for each input source GLOBAL or will be set differently for each input INDEPENDENT Notes e When Independent is selected for the speak er settings see below they need to be made for each input individually and you can deter mine which speaker should be used depending on the input source selected So it s possible e g to turn off the Center and or the Sub with any music source selected and to use them with any movie input source With the currently selected input all speaker settings will be copied to all other surround modes as far as speakers are used with them and need not be repeated when another sur round mode is selected with that input First select any of the DTS Neo 6 modes as with them all speakers and all speaker modes are available It is easiest to select these modes directly without the on screen display so press the OSD button to turn the on screen dis play off if it is still visible Then press the DTS Ne
114. lease note that some DVD players are shipped with their output set for Dolby Digital only To insure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR please check the setup menu system on your DVD player to make certain that DTS data output is enabled PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the non com pressed digital audio system used for compact discs Non Dolby Digital DTS Laserdiscs and some special PCM encoded DVDs The digital circuits in the AVR 5550 are capable of high quality digital to analog decoding and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD DVD or LD player LD only for PCM or DTS programs for Dolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed see Dolby Digital above Connections may be made to either the Optical or Coaxial inputs y on the rear panel or the ront panel Digital Inputs FFT To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source e g CD to feed its video signal if any to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording Next press the Digital Select button PI gt and then use the A W buttons on the emote or the Selector buttons EAEE on the ront panel until the desired choice appears in the Lower Display Line EX then press the Set but ton IE to confirm the choice During PCM playback the unit automatically will turn to the default surround mode or to the LOGIC mode but you also may select
115. ly 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 Do Not Open the Cabinet 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 a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station Installation Location Wi To assure 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 Wi Make certain that proper space is provided 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 equired Wi Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface W Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment W Avoid moist or humid locations W Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them
116. ly appear in the Main Information Display PI For private listening plug the 6 3 mm stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack EX Note that when the headphone s plug is connected the word HE ADPHONE will scroll once across the Main Information Display FI and all speakers will be silenced When the head phone plug is removed the audio feed to the speakers will be restored 32 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 5550 is its ability to reproduce a full multi channel surround sound field from digital sources analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo or even mono programs In all a total of 23 listening modes are available on the AVR 5550 Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of program source mate rial being used For example CDs motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes such as Dolby Surround should be played in either the Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie with movies or Music with music surround mode with any DTS NEO 6 mode or with Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 Movie Mode to create a full range 5 1 channel or with Logic 7 and DTS NEO 6 even 7 1 channel surround signal from surround encoded pro grams with a stereophonic left and right rear sig nal just as it was recorded e g sound being recorded from left
117. m as the AVR 5550 it will he functions of the AVR 5550 or any ble Harman Kardon products in that room When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multi IR Jack the buttons for power input source volume and Preset Up Down Track Skip When the AVR s tuner is selected as the input source these buttons will move up or down through the list of stations that have been stored in the preset memory When a CD or DVD player is selected these buttons activate the forward or reverse track or chapter skip functions Disc Skip Press this button to change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changers Volume Up Down When used in the room where the AVR 5550 is located press this button to raise or lower the volume in that room When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack 6D this button will raise or lower the volume in the remote room Play Forward Reverse Stop Press these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD DVD or cassette players Mute When used in the room where the AVR 5550 is located press this button to tem porarily silence the unit When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack this button will temporari ly silence the feed to the remote room only Press the button again to return to the previous volume level Important Note No matter in which room the Zone Il remote is u
118. manual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical For example use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and surround right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 5550 8 Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier When a passive subwoofer is used the connection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connect ed to one or more subwoofer speakers If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line level input connections follow the instruc tions furnished with the speaker for connection information 9 If an external multi channel audio source with 5 1 or 7 1 outputs such as an external digital processor decoder DVD Audio or SACD player is used connect the outputs of that device to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality To ensure best video performance S Video sources should be connect ed to the AVR 5550 only with their S Vide
119. mber 1 two blinks is the number 2 and so forth Note that a rapid sequence of three blinks is used to indicate a 0 Example One blink followed by a one second pause followed by six blinks followed by a one second pause followed by four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164 For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here DVD CD VID1 VCR VID2 TV VID3 CBL SAT VIDA TAPE Learning Codes from a Remote In addition to using codes from the remote s internal code library the AVR 5550 s remote is able to learn codes from remotes that may not be in the code library In addition you may use this function to learn over the codes from a preprogrammed device to add functions not included in the preprogrammed codes To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to the AVR 5550 s remote follow these steps 1 Place the front of the original remote with the code being sent so that it is facing the IR Transmitter Window on the AVR 5550 emote head to head The remotes should be between 2 and 4cm apart 2 Select the button on the remote that you wish o use as the device selector for the codes about 0 be entered This must be any of the Input Selectors or the AVR Selector Note hat when new codes are learned with the AVR Selector they may no longer control the AVR 5550 3 Press the Input Selector button chosen and the Learn Button at the same t
120. med To cancel the Sleep function press and hold the Sleep Button D until the infor mation display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words SLEEP OF F appear in the Main Information Display PT Source Selection To select a source press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote 3 Qo NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector 3 to have the remote control the AVR functions The input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector button EE Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs As the input is changed the AVR 5550 will automatically switch to the digital input if selected surround mode and speaker configura tion that were entered during the configuration process for that source e The front panel Video 4 Inputs PAT Optical Digital 3 Input EF or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input ET may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis When they are configured as outputs see page 35 you can also connect an audio or video recorder composite or S Video for recording the source selected As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentarily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input nam
121. meter reads 75dB C Weighted Slow After all settings are made turn the main volume down You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote To activate the sensor and indica or simply press and release the SPL Indicator Select Button on the remote while the test one is circulating and set the main Volume Control to 15dB respectively higher or ower if needed as outlined above The Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level Adjust the level using he lt gt Buttons 6P on the remote until he LED lights green for all channels When it is red the level is too high when it is orange the evel is too low Press the SPL Indicator Select button when you are finished to turn the sensor and Indicator off NOTE The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone To change the subwoofer level follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 36 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 System Configuration When all channels have an equal volume level the adjustment is complete Now turn the Volume down to about 40dB otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source s music starts to play To exit this menu press the A W buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the BACK T 0 MASTER MENU line and then press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU The output levels may also be adjusted at any
122. nagement System for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use the A w buttons to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set Button X and then select the speaker type Large Small or None appropriate with the speaker in use See page 21 for more information Multi Room Press this button to activate the Multiroom system or to begin the process of changing the input or volume level for the second zone See page 39 for more information on the Multiroom system Volume Up Down Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume SPL Indicator Select This button activates the AVR 5550 s EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 5550 s output levels During this sequence EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all channels until they are equal as shown by the Program Indicator lighting green for each channel See page 26 for more information on EzSet Learn Button Press this button to begin the process of learning the codes from another product s remote into the AVR 5550 s remote See page 43 for more information on using the remote s learning function Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 5550 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR 5550 remote is being programmed 0 operate another device this button is pressed with the Input Selector button
123. nd remains lit Press the 5 Button on the remote if your system is configured for 5 1 operation with standard speakers or when it is configured for 7 1 operation but the surround back speakers are not in use with the surround mode currently selected Press the 7 Button 5 on the remote only if your system is configured for 6 1 7 1 operation with a full speaker complement including rear surround speakers and the surround back speakers are in use with the surround mode selected Note that all speakers currently in use always are indicated by the Speaker Channel Indicators H in the front panel display Once the correct channel configuration button has been pressed the test noise will be heard from the front left speaker 6 At this point EzSet will take over adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point This process may take a few minutes depending on the extent of adjustment required 7 During the adjustment you will see the loca tion of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on screen display if connected and in the Main Information Display FT alternating with a readout of the output set ting relative to the reference volume level As the adjustment proceeds a few things will happen simultaneously The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators ff the test noise is heard f
124. ndustries Inc ll 3zSet is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Patent No 5 386 478 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Pro Logic II and the Double D symbol are rademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS and DTS Surround DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp HDCD is a registered trademark of Pacific Microsonics Inc A BUS and A BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 51 harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France 2003 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No 55575890
125. nfigured press the Stereo Button F1 until SURR OF F appears in the Main Information Display PI Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic It delivers five or six discrete channels left front center right front left urround and right surround and with DTS ES see below even surround back with identical ignals for left and right Each channel repro uces full frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz and ffers dramatically improved dynamic range and ignificant improvements to signal to noise atios In addition digital systems have the apability to deliver an additional channel that is pecifically devoted to low frequency infor mation This is the 1 channel referred to when you see these systems described as 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 The bass channel is separate from the other channels but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited sound designers have given it that unique designation Dolby Digital Dolby Digital originally known as AC 3 is a standard part of DVD and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is a part of the new high definition television HDTV system 74 oan n NON mu ote that an optional external RF demodulator required to use the AVR 5550 to listen to the olby Digital sound tracks available on laser scs Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator an
126. ng signal is reached the TUNED indicator EE will illuminate in the Main Information Display PT see page 40 for more information on tuning stations li Tuner Band Selector Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR 5550 to the Tuner mode Pressing it again will switch be tween the AM and FM frequency bands Holding it pressed for 3 seconds will switch between stereo or mono receiving and automatic or manual tuning mode When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator M lights the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector MD is pressed When the button is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator M is not lit each press of the Tuning Selector I 1 3 9 will increase the frequency See page 40 for more information on using the tuner IA Set Button When making choices during the setup and configuration process press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display ET into the AVR 5550 s memory IK Preset Stations Selector Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 40 for more information on tuner programming E gt Button When an adjustment is being made using the Channel Select PT3 or Digital Select PI buttons this button may be pressed to scroll through the available options IH Input Source Selector Press this button to change the i
127. nit s status a variety of messages will appear here In normal operation the current input source name will appear on this line Ej Lower Display Line Depending on the unit s status a variety of messages will appear here In normal operation the current surround mode name will appear on this line OSD Indicator When the OSD system is in use this indicator lights to remind you that the other indicators in this display do not function when the On Screen Display is being used B Multiroom Indicator This indicator lights when the multiroom system is active Note that it will remain lit when the multiroom system is in use even though the main room system is in the Standby mode and all other indicators are dark See page 39 for more information on the Multiroom system Memory Indicator i Stereo Indicator Wl Tuned Indicator Auto Indicator EX 192 kHz Indicator 96 kHz Indicator 3 Speaker Channel Input Indicators These indicators are multipurpose indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data signal configuration The left cen er right right surround left surround right back surround and left back surround speaker indica ors are composed of three boxes while the sub woofer is a single box The center box lights when a Small speaker is selected and the two outer boxes light when Large speakers are selected When none of the boxes are lit for the center sur ound or subwoo
128. not be heard while the setting is being made you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular volume controls f When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the Main Information Display PI A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as 25dB When making the adjustment use the lt gt buttons 9 6P to enter this setting Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu the turn on volume default will remain in effect even when the unit is turned off comple tely unless it is changed or turned off in this menu If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A w Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system ADVANCED FEATURES 37 Advanced Features Multiroom Operation Semi OSD Settings The semi OSD system places one line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume Input Source Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configura tion settings are changed The semi OSD system is helpful in that enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote c
129. nput by scrolling through the list of input sources 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS La RDS Select Button Press this button to dis play the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR 5550 s tuner See page 40 for more information on RDS Delay Adjust Selector Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings for Dolby surround modes See page 25 for more information on delay adjustments IE Digital Optical 3 Input Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack When the Input is not in use be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance E Input Output Status Indicators These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the front panel Video 4 A V FX jacks or the Coaxial 3 digital BJ jack is operating as an input When either of these jacks has been con figured for use as an output the indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used for recording See page 21 for more information on configuring the front panel jacks as outputs rather than inputs i Digital Coax 3 Jack This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable audio devices video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack It may also be configured as an output jack to feed a digital signal to a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording device See page 21 for inform
130. ns that are recorded with matrix surround or even with normal stereo mode creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case The Pro Logic Il Emulation mode creates compelling five channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround encoded programs or conventional stereo Logic 7 Enhance material Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu the 5 1 versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5 1 option is chosen while the 7 1 versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation including back surround speakers when the 6 1 7 1 option is chosen The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer if installed and configured to deliver maximum bass impa
131. nstallers familiar with their use To obtain additional information on the use of the AVR 5550 with RS 232 control please contact Harman Kardon s customer service department or consult our Web site at www harmankardon com AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets They may be used to power accessory devices but they should not be used with high current draw equipment such as power amplifiers The total power draw to the Unswitched Outlet must not exceed 100 watts that to the Switched Outlet fj 50 watts The Switched outlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely This is recom mended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the ON position NOTE Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command The Unswitched outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet and the Main Power Switch EE is on The AVR 5550 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex instal lation so that the unit itself need not be installed until it is ready for connection When all connections described above have been made connect the AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack D The AVR 5550 draws significantly more current than other household devices s
132. ntil WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display FT or on screen display only available if the subwoofer is turned on Press the Set button 3 IE when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display PI and on screen display and follow the instructions shown above to adjust the level Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan nels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds the AVR 5550 will return to normal operation If you are using a disc with noise test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output levels you may use the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to the Correct SPL level To use the remote for this pur pose start the test tone from the source and press and quickly release the SPL Indicator Select to activate the sensor While the test tone is played the Program SPL Indicator y will change color to indicate the level When it is red the level is too high when it is orange the level is too low To set the refer ence level open the Volume Control until the SPL Indicators LED lights green when the test signal is fed to the left front speaker Then adjust the level of all other speakers while they are receiving the test signal until the LED lights green for all channels After the output levels for all channels are aligned press the SPL Indi
133. nu Press Set to select the DOLBY menu see fig 6 XX DOLBY xx gt NODE RRR DIGITAL NIGHT OFF MID MAX BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 6 To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the p cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press lt gt Buttons ED to choose between the following set tings O F F When OFF is highlighted the Night mode will not function MID When MID is in the highlighted video a mild compression will be applied M A X When MAX is in the highlighted video a more severe compression algorithm will be applied When you want to use the Night mode feature we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later if desired SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 System Configuration When the setting has been made press the A V buttons so that the p cursor is next to BACK TO SURR SELECT and press the Set button to return to the SURROUND SELECT menu Note that the Night mode may be adjusted directly any time that Dolby Digital surround mode is selected by pressing the Night button When the button is pressed the words D RANGE followed by the current setting MID MAX OF F will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display PI Press the A W but tons within five seconds to select the desired setting then press Set to confirm the set ting Output Level Adjustment O
134. nue the setup process On the D o 1 b y menu Figure 6 the selection choices include Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Emulation and Dolby 3 Stereo A complete explanation of these modes is found on Page 29 Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is select ed there are additional settings available for the Night mode that are associated with the sur round mode only not with the input That s why these settings must be made only once not with each input in use They are described later in the next main chapter see below XX DOLBY xx gt MODE BY ITAL D D OL IG NIGHT OFF MID MAX BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 6 On the D T S menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons P on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of DTS program material in use and whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 speaker output configuration is in use When the 5 1 configuration is in use the AVR will automatically select the 5 1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is received When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the DTS ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete flag is in use and the DTS ES Matrix mode will be acti vated when an ES Matrix encoded audio track is received In both cases the appropriate surround mode will be indicated in the Lower Display Line z in the front panel display and on the
135. o 6 button F4 on the front panel or D on the remote It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 3 So press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the W Button twice so that the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line At this point press the Set Button to bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 System Configuration SPEAKER SETUP x MODE BE ovER LEFT RIGHT CENTER CEE SURROUND GENS BACK MENTE ER ES MASTER MENU SURR SUBWOOFER BASS MGR BACK TO Figure 3 The first line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 3 allows you to switch the menu to change either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group if set to Small For the first pass through the menu leave the setting at its default option of SIZE and then proceed as outlined below Once the speaker choices have been set you may wish to return to this line to change the option so that the crossover settings may be adjusted 1 Before you start the speaker setting you should determine if you want all inputs being configured with the same speaker size setting GL OB A L or if all inputs should be configured individually INDEPENDENT To configure all inputs for Global or Inde pendent press the A Button f twice so that the cursor is next to the BASS MGR l
136. o In Outputs not with their composite video connectors too 1 Connect a VCR s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks 4 on the rear panel The Audio and Video Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks D amp on the AVR 5550 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or televi sion set or any other video source to the Video 3 amp jacks 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks eG 4 Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD MD or DVD player satellite receiver cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs p EE 5 Connect the Composite and S Video if S Video device is in use Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the composite and S Video input of your television monitor or video projector 6 If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections connect the com ponent outputs of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs Note that even when component video connections are used the audio connections must still be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks GP INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 Installation and Connections 7 If another component video device is available connect it to the Video 2 Component V
137. of a musical selection and the correct time As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities the AVR 5550 will serve as an easy to use center for both information and entertain ment This section will help you take maximum advantage of the RDS system RDS Tuning When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data the RDS Indicator e will illuminate after some time also the indicators for all other RDS services received see below and the AVR 5550 will automatically display the station s call sign or other program service in the Main Information Display FT RDS Display Options The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a station is first tuned In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name broadcast network or call letters Pressing the RDS button He enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence e The station s call letters with some private stations other information too e The station s frequency e The Program Type PTY as shown in the list below The PTY Indicator J will illuminate when this data is being received NOTE Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY The display will show NONE when such a station is selected and PTY is active A text message Radiotext RT containing special information from the broadcast station o
138. ommands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front panel displays However you may occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for a particular listening session You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen Both of those options are possible with the AVR 5550 To turn off the semi OSD system you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring the MAS TER MENU to the screen Press the A Button f until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button Q to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen p cursor is next to the SEMI 0 SD line by pressing the a v buttons f as needed Next press the button so that the word 0 F F is highlighted in the video display Note that this setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 5550 is turned off Once the unit is turned off the semi OSD displays will remain activated even if they were switched off for the previous listening session To change the length of time that the semi OSD displays remain on the screen go to the ADVANCED SELECT Menu as out lined earlier and press the A w buttons as needed until the on screen cursor is next to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line Next press the lt gt Buttons B amp un
139. on List tables printed on page 48 To use those tables first check the type of device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at the remote control diagram on page 48 Note that each button has a number on it To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling For example but ton number 45 is the Direct button for the AVR 5550 but it is the Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers Button number 31 is the Delay button for the AVR 5550 but the Open Close button for CD players Note that the numbers used to describe the button functions above and on page 48 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 5550 Notes on Using the AVR 5550 Remote With Other Devices e Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reason it is important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check to see if another code set will work with more buttons Depending on the brand and product type used the functions listed in the Function List tables may not correspond with the function the unit reacts on the command In
140. on press the AVR Selector S to have the remote control the AVR functions To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses sion simply press the System Power Control El on the front panel or the Power Off Button OA on the remote Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlets and the Power Indicator KJ will turn orange When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indicated by the orange color of the Power Indicator KJ When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch EE NOTE All preset memories may be lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch EE for more than two weeks Using the Sleep Timer To program the AVR 5550 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button D on the remote Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence 90 gt 80 5 70 gt 60 p 50 min min min min min Go 30 20 gt 10 _ y OFF min min min min The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower Display Line E and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off to Standby mode Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is program
141. ontrol and the Mute button amp at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and note that the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber 2 Press the Volume Up button D and note that the Program SPL Indicator y will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press either the AVR Selector or the Input Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AVR s volume control acti vated even though the remote is set to control the TV first press the Video TV Input Selector and the Mute button at the same time Next press the Volume Up button D followed by the AVR Input Selector NOTE Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch Through you will need to repeat the steps shown above However press the same Input Selector in steps one and three PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 Programming the Remote Channel Control Punch Through The AVR 5550 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function performed with the Sleep and Surround buttons for either the TV cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in con junction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example while using and controlling th
142. or gt will flash amber and the red LED under the Input Selector Q3 last used will turn on 3 Within ten seconds press the Surround Mode Selector Channel Down button 4 The red LED under the Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will turn green and flash three times before it goes out 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the Macro has been erased Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 5550 s remote has been pro grammed for the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input Selector to change the remote from control over the AVR 5550 to the additional product When you press any of these buttons it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR 5550 the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button Some commands such as the volume control are the same as they are with the AVR 5550 Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets VCRs or Sat Receivers For some products however the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button controls consult the Functi
143. ou wish to use with that input Since sur round modes are a matter of personal taste feel ree to select any mode you wish you may change it later The Surround Mode chart on page 29 may help you select the mode best suited to he input source selected For example you may select Dolby Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 for most ana og inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected o digital sources In the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to Stereo if that is your preferred istening mode for standard stereo sources where it is unlikely that surround encoded material will be used Alternatively the 5 Channel Stereo or SBR 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Logic 7 Music mode may also be a good choice for stereo only source material It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full OSD on screen menus From the MAS TER menu Figure 1 press the A W buttons until the cursor is next to the SUR ROUND SELECT menu Press the Set Button so that the SURROUND SELECT menu Figure 5 is on the screen xx SURROUND SELECT xx LOGIC 7 DSP SURRD VMAx STEREO BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 5 Fach of the option lines on this menu Figure 5 selects the surround mode category and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system When the SURR BACK
144. press of the button will show the current mode from that group if it is already in use or the first available mode if you are currently using another mode To cycle through the available modes in that group press the button again until the desired mode appears in the Lower Display Line z and the on screen display To select from the DSP modes Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near or VMAx Far press the Surround Mode Selector repeatedly to scroll through the list of available modes As the surround modes change a green LED will light next to the current mode in the Surround Mode Indicators Kj list on the front panel Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use In addition when a digital source is present the AVR 5550 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode Dolby Digital or DTS regard less of the mode that has been previously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the following section of this manual Operation When the 6 Channel 8 Channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional external DVD Audio or SACD player or another source device and carry them straight through to the volume control To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the subwoofer if installed and co
145. pro cessing to create an open spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available Finally the AVR 5550 is among the very few A V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data so that you may listen to the latest music selections directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon CD HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Mi The AVR 5550 is also featuring HDCD decoding to provide the most realistic playback of CDs when a digital connection is used even with a normal non HDCD compatible CD or DVD player In addition to providing a wide range of listening options the AVR 5550 is easy to configure so hat it provides the best results with your speak ers and specific listening room environment On screen menus make it simple to enter settings speaker configurations and bass manage ment and the EzSet remote measures a system s sound levels and automatically calibrates them or perfectly balanced sound field presentation For the ultimate in flexibility the AVR 5550 eatures connections for five video devices all with both composite and S Video inputs Two additional audio inputs are available and a total of six digital inputs and three outputs make the AVR 5550 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players the AVR 5550 also features
146. ption available for the center speaker This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing and does not indicate a prob lem with your receiver When NONE is selected no signals will be sent to the center channel output The receiver will operate in a phantom center channel mode Center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs and the center channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output when SUB L R LFE is selected in the SUBUOOFER line in this menu see below This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or Enhanced surround modes are selected a Center speaker must be used the Logic 7 Music mode works well without a Center too 5 When you have completed your selection for the center channel press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND 6 Press the lt gt Buttons 9 amp on the remote to select the option that best describes the sur round speakers in your system based on the speak er definitions shown on page 21 When SMALL is selected with all digital sur round modes low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub is on With any analog surround mode the rear bass feed depends on the mode selected and the setting of the Sub and front speakers When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs wit
147. put Indicators PT by the green LED next to the desired input name If the input will use the standard left right analog inputs no fur ther adjustment is needed except with DVD IN OUT SETUP kx VIDEO 1 IN 3 E our BME our ER MENU gt a Figure 2 If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source press the w Button on the remote while the IN OUT SETUP menu Figure 2 is on the screen and note that the on screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line Press the lt gt Buttons y until the name of the desired digital input appears To return to the Analog input press the buttons until the word AN A L 0 G appears When the correct input source appears press the W button until the cur sor appears next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button QJ To associate an analog or digital input with the input source currently selected at any time using the discrete function buttons press the Digital Input Select Button PZ on the front panel or the remote while the full OSD is not in use Within five seconds make your input selection using the Selector buttons on the front panel Fil or the A V D Buttons on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display ET and in he lower third of the video display connected to he AVR 5550 Press the Set Button D to enter the new input assignment An exclus
148. r TV set unless the speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen Note that most speakers are not shielded even with complete surround sets only the Center speaker may be Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front left and front right speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth When the AVR 5550 is used in 5 1 channel oper ation the preferred location for surround speak ers is on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listening position In a 7 1 channel system both side surround and back surround speakers are required The center of the speaker should face you see below Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7 1 channel system is installed and they may also be used in 5 1 channel mode as an alterna tive mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room Speakers may be
149. r the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR 5550 For installations where the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone make certain that the system is configured for that type of operation as shown on page 37 For installations where A BUS modules are used follow the instructions provided with the A BUS remote modules or keypads Additional information will also be made avail Multiroom Operation able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at www harmankardon com RS 232 Control The AVR 5550 is rare among A V receivers in that it provides the capability for full remote control from compatible computers or special ized remote control systems RS 232 program ming requires specialized programming knowl edge and for that reason we recommend that it only be done by qualified installers NOTE The RS 232 port on this product is for use by authorized service personnel ONLY For more information on using the RS 232 port for remote control visit the Harman Kardon Web site at www harmankardon com or contact our customer service department Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR 5550 needs to be con figured for multiroom operation using the steps below Press the OSD button to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the A button twice until the on screen P cursor is next to the MULTI ROOM line Pr
150. rammed 3 When all the steps have been entered press the Sleep button D to enter the commands The red light under the Input Selector G will blink and then turn off and the Program SPL Indicator will flash green twice to confirm the macro to be programmed Example To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 5550 TV and a Sat Receiver follow these steps e Press the Macro 1 button and Mute amp buttons at the same time and then release them Note that the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber e Press the AVR Selector e Press the Mute button to store the AVR s power on command e Press the VID 2 Input Selector button to indicate the next command is for TV e Press the Mute amp button to store the TV Power On Command e Press the VID 3 Input Selector button to indicate the next command is for Sat Receiver e Press the Mute amp button to store the Sat Receiver Power On command e Press the Sleep Channel Up button D to complete the process and store the macro sequence After following these steps each time you press the Macro 1 button the remote will send all Power On commands Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been pro grammed into one of the Macro buttons follow these steps 1 Press the Mute button and the Macro button amp gy that contains the commands you wish to erase 2 Note that the Program SPL Indicat
151. rear side will be heard from that side only for more details see chart on page 29 When no rear speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be selected with all surround recordings Note that when Dolby Digital 2 0 signals e g D D 2 0 tracks from DVD that are encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information are received via any digital input the Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode will be selected automatically in addition to the Dolby Digital mode and will decode a full range 5 1 channel surround sound even from those recordings see also Dolby Digital on page 34 To create wide enveloping sound field environ ments and defined pans and flyovers with all analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Emulation mode or Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a dramatic improvement in comparison to the Dolby Pro Logic 1 mode of former times NOTE Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information it retains the sur round information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog sur round modes such as Pro Logic Il Cinema Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo 6 Cinema when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing number of made for television programs sports broadcasts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound You ma
152. rmance of your remote control P Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the 4 nd polarity indicators that are on the top the battery compartment es o 5 Turn the AVR 5550 on either by pressing the System Power Control E or the Input Source Selector E on the front panel or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors on the remote The Power Indicator will turn green to confirm that the unit is on and the Main Information Display PX will also light up NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector to have the remote control the AVR functions 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using the On Screen Display When making the following adjustments you may find them easier to make via the unit s on screen display system These easy to read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and facilitate speaker delay input or digital selection you are making To view the on screen displays make certain you have made a connection from the Video Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the composite or S Video input of your TV or projec tor In order to view the AVR s displays the correct video input must be selected on your video dis play Note that the on screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use
153. rom a channel other than the one shown in the Indicator the on screen display or the front panel display there is an error in the speaker connections If this is the case press the Test Button TWICE to stop the adjustment Then turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are con nected to the proper Outputs DOCS Afterwards start the adjusting process again rom the beginning As the individual channels are set the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in he on screen display if connected and the Main Information Display PI While the evel is changing the Program SPL Indicator will change colors to reflect the output evel in relation to the reference A red indication shows that the level is too high while an orange indication shows that the evel is too low When the indicator is green he level is correct and the test noise will move o the next channel e While adjustments are being made the red LED under the AVR Selector will flash This is normal and indicates that EzSet is operating 8 After the test noise has circulated once through each channel it will send the tone to each channel once again to verify the settings 9 After two complete circulations of the tone the levels are set The Program SPL Indicator will remain green at each channel Upon completion of the second circulation the Program SPL Indicator will flash green twice and then go out The tone will stop and the
154. s e f a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 5550 you have the option to have the front left right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 5550 is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects or LFE soundtrack This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the special bass created for certain movies To select that option press the lt gt Buttons 3 on the remote so that SUB LFE appears in the on screen menu e f a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left right speakers regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listening to press the lt gt Buttons DD on the remote so that SUB L R LFE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected a full range signal will be sent to the front left right main speakers The subwoofer will receive the front left and right bass frequencies under the crossover frequency selected in another setting on this menu as described below and also the LFE soundtrack 9 When all initial speaker size settings have been made you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR 5550 s Triple Crossover system which allows individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping set to Small The low fre quency crossover point is set
155. screen When a non ES DTS disc is in use when the 6 1 7 1 mode is chosen the unit automatical ly will select the DTS NEO 6 mode to create a full eight speaker surround mode See page 29 33 for a complete explanation of the DTS modes On the Logi c menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 speaker output configuration is in use In either case the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 pro cessing to create fully enveloping multichannel surround from either two channel Stereo or Matrix encoded programming such as VHS Cassettes laserdiscs or television broadcasts produced with Dolby surround In the 5 1 configuration you may select the Logic 7 5 1 Music Cinema or Enhanced modes They work best with two channel music surround encoded programs or standard two channel pro gramming of any type respectively When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the Logic 7 7 1 Music System Configuration or Cinema modes are available but the output will be in a full eight channel sound field Note that the Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks are in use On the DSP SURR menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons 3 y9 on the remote select one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound
156. sed as with the main remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate befor you change the device to be controlled mute will control the source and volume for the second zone as connected to the Multi Out Jacks See page 39 for complete information on using the Multiroom system Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high quality inter connect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or so high that the signal is distorted 2 Connect the analog Play Out jacks of a cas sette deck MD CD R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input jacks Connect the analog Record In jacks
157. signals will be passed through regard ess of their format and which digital input optical or coax they are fed from However analog signals are not converted to digital and he format of the signal e g PCM Dolby Digital or DTS may not be changed Selection of the jacks as an output will remain effective as long as the AVR 5550 is on However once the unit is turned off the jack will revert to its normal use as an input when the unit is turned on again Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 5550 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 40Hz Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 40Hz Note that when small speakers are used a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds Remember that the large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers but to their ability to reproduce low frequency sounds If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the AVR 5550 s Trip
158. splay OSD system used to set up or adjust the AVR 5550 s parameters Dolby Mode Selector This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic Il modes Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing except Pro Logic Il with Dolby Digital 2 0 recordings see Note on page 7 See page 29 for the available Dolby surround mode options DTS Digital Mode Selector When a DTS source is in use the AVR 5550 will select the appropriate mode automatically and no other mode will be available Pressing this button will display the mode currently selected by the AVR s decoder depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting see item 3 page 5 When a DTS source is not in use this button has no function See page 24 29 for the available DTS options Logic 7 Selector Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes See page 29 for the available Logic 7 options Transport Control Buttons These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 5550 but hey may be programmed for the forward reverse ay operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD ayers and audio or video cassette recorders ee page 42 for more information on program ing the remote
159. ss the Set Button o enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 To change the brightness setting at the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the VF D line and press the Button y9 until the desired brightness level is highlighted in the video display When F ULL is highlighted the display is at its normal brightness When H A L F is highlighted the display is at half the normal brightness level When OF F is highlighted all of he indicators in the Main Information Display PI will go dark Note however that the green LEDs for the Input Indicators PT and he Surround Mode Indicators Ej as well as or the Power Indicator K will always remain it to remind you that the unit is turned on If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A w Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or he BACKTOMASTER MENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button o exit the menu system The display brightness may also be changed by pressing and holding the Set button F on the ront for three seconds until the message in the Main Information Display PI reads VF D F ULL Within five seconds press the front panel Selector buttons FAIM until the desired brightness display level is shown At that point press the Set button E again to enter the setting Once the desired brightness level
160. sult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been record ed on the disc The AVR 5550 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used indicate it in the Channel Input Indicators 3 and adjust to accommodate it e When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing you normally may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby 3 Stereo Hall Theater 5CH 7CH Stereo or Logic 7 except with specific Dolby Digital 2 0 recordings that can be played with the Pro Logic Il modes too see page 34 When a digital source is playing it is possible to make an analog recording using the Tape or Video 1 or Video 2 or amp amp record outputs even if the source is connected to any digital input of the AVR 5550 only as long as Surround Off mode is selected possible with a PCM source only But the analog two channel signal even of a Dolby Digital not DTS source the Downmix to Stereo or Dolby Surround can be recorded by connecting its analog audio outputs to the appropriate analog inputs e g DVD of the AVR 5550 Additionally the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 5550 is sent to the record outputs This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be r
161. te that this message may scroll across the display to permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display Depending on signal quality it may take up to 30 seconds for the text message to appear in that time the word TEXT will flash in the Information Display when RT is selected The RT Indicator s will illumi nate when text data is being received and ready to be displayed e The current time of day CT Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear in that time the word TIME will flash in the information display when CT is selected The CT Indicator e will illuminate when time Tuner Operation data is being received Please note that the accuracy of the time data is dependent on the radio station not the AVR 5550 Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted the Main Information Display ET will show a NO TYPE NO TEXTor NO TIME message after the individual time out In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper operation If you receive a partial message or any of the RDS PTY CT or RT Indicators e GJ e M going on and off try slowly adjusting the antenna or tune to another stronger RDS station Program Search PTY An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type PTY codes that indicate the type of material bein
162. th subwoofer 5 1 audio or all steps between can be record ed on digitally surround encoded audio tracks see NOTE below With all those tracks except 2 0 audio only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are available When the Dolby Digital sig nal is only two channel 2 0 these two chan nels I and r often contain Pro Logic surround informations With those tracks the AVR 5550 automatically switches to the Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode in addition to the Dolby Digital mode but you may also select the Vmax mode When the D D 2 0 signal contains no Pro Logic information the pure Dolby Digital mode will be selected auto matically but you may also select any Pro Logic II mode only Music or Emulation should be used then or any Vmax mode D T S When the green LED next to the DTS logo is lit a DTS bitstream is being received When the unit senses this type of data only the applicable mode may be used P CM When the green LED next to the word DIGITAL is lit a standard Pulse Code Modulation or PCM signal is being received This is the type of digital audio used by conventional compact disc and laser disc recordings When a PCM bitstream is present all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are available Ezaz When the letters H D C D appear on the Lower Display Line EJ in conjunction with the PCM indicator the CD that is playing is encoded using the special High Definition Compatible Digital process HDCD discs use
163. th the delay settings at first select any input associated with such a Dolby mode Next continue within the MA S TER MENU Figure 1 If the system is not already at that point press he OSD button to bring up the master menu Press the W Button three times or until the on screen cursor is pointing at the DELAY AD JUST line Press the Set Button to call up the menu DELAY ADJUST xx CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK FEET LOFT LOFT LOFT METER UNIT BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 7 Next move the cursor to the UNI T line and select the unit for distances you prefer to enter eet or meter Then move the cursor to the CENTER line where the first adjustment is made Now press the lt gt Buttons 9 f until he distance from the center speaker to the pre erred listening position is entered When the CENTER DELAY is entered press the w Button once to move to the next line Now the cursor will be at the SURROUND ine so that the delay for the surround speakers may be set Press the lt gt Buttons 9 f until he distance from the video display at the front of he room to the surround speakers is entered Finally if the system is configured for 7 1 opera ion by entering L ARGE or SMALL on the SURR BACK line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu press the W Button f again and use the lt gt Buttons B amp P to enter the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers
164. the Surround Right speaker with the older color cod ing Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative terminals for each surround speaker See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity Switched AC Accessory Outlet This out let may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the AVR 5550 is turned on with the System Power Control switch EJ B Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet This outlet may be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 5550 is on or off in Standby provided that the Main Power switch EX is on Note The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts from the Unswitched Outlet and 50 W from the Switched Outlet fj AC Power Cord Jack Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete To ensure safe operation use only the power cord supplied with the unit If a replace ment is required it must be of the same type and capacity A Video 2 Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of an HDTV Set top convertor satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks Monitor Component Video Outputs Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor When a source connected to one of the two Component
165. the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display PT If the sound comes from a speaker location that does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR 5550 off using the Main Power Switch EE and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal After checking for speaker placement let the test noise circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others Using the ront left speaker as a reference press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level When one of he lt gt buttons is pushed the test noise circula ion will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you elease the button the circulation will resume after five seconds The on screen cursor gt and the est noise can also be moved directly to the speaker to be adjusted by pressing the A W buttons f on the remote Continue to adjust the individual channels until he volume level sounds the same from each speaker Note that adjustments should be made with the lt gt Buttons 6P on the remote only NOT the main volume controls If you are using a sound pressure level SPL meter for precise level adjustment with the test tone open the main Volume Control to 15dB and set the individual output level for each channel so that the
166. these cases it s a good idea to edit the reaction of the unit into the corresponding line of the table or to set up a separate list When a button is pressed on the AVR 5550 remote the red light under the Input Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for he button being pushed The remote was pre programmed with codes or units of the latest generation but some codes may differ from those needed for earlier units When your device doesn t react as listed in the unction list page 48 49 let the AVR 5550 emote learn the appropriate codes from the original remote learning codes see page 43 Volume Punch Through The AVR 5550 s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control and the Mute from either the TV or the AVR in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR 5550 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AVR s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Either the AVR 5550 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote s devices To program the remote for Volume Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume c
167. this will power up the unit Next it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR Finally it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector button again to operate the AVR s functions with the remote 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS AVR Selector Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR s functions If the AVR is in the Standby mode it will also turn the AVR on AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select the AVR S tuner as the listening choice Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Press this button to select the device connected to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs or the 8 Channel Direct Inputs the input available will depend on the selection 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 made in the surround mode setting see page 23 for more information Test Tone Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 5550 s output levels See page 26 for more information on calibrating the AVR 5550 Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR 5550 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 _ 80 __ 70 __ 60 _ 50 min min min min m
168. til the desired time in seconds is displayed Note that unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a permanent setting change and the time out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A W Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TOMASTERMENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL O SD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 5550 using a series of on screen menus The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen or Time Out This Time Out is a safety measure to prevent the menu text from burning into the CRTs in your monitor or projector which might happen if they were left on indefinitely However some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the Time Out display To change the Full OSD Time Out you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the A button D until the on screen w cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu
169. tion When operating the AVR 5550 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR 5550 s rear panel Multiroom IR Input 6B you may use either the Main remote control or the Zone Il remote To turn on the multiroom feed press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Zone Il remote 3 Q9 Q o the Main remote C O Press the AVR Selector S to turn the unit on to the last source or any of the other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source As long as an IR feed to the AVR 5550 has been established from the remote room using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume T change the tuner frequency change the tuner preset amp KY or mute the output 0 If the Remote IR Output jack amp on the AVR 5550 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD DVD or cassette players the trans port functions of those machines may also be controlled using the Transport Controls 5 2 9G 90 o either remote control To turn the system off from the remote room press the Power Off button O Remember that the AVR 5550 may be turned on or off from the remote room regardless of the System s operation or status in the main room NOTE When the tuner is selected as the source or the remote zone any change to the frequen Cy or preset will also change the station being istened to in the main room
170. tion Analog Decoding 40dB Pro Logic etc Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB DTS 55dB Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 100kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC 45 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16 usec Slew Rate 40V ysec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 3 uV 13 2dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 65dB DIN Distortion Mono Stereo 0 15 0 3 Stereo Separation 35dB 1kHz Selectivity 300kHz 65dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 522 1611kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45 dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 pV Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 896 Selectivity 9kHz 30dB Video Section Video Format PAL NTSC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level lmpedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB Video Frequency Response Component 10Hz 35MHz 3dB General Power Requirement AC 220 240V 50Hz Power Consumption 120W idle 1040W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Max Width 440mm Height 165mm Depth 435mm Weight 20 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a registered trademark and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark of Harman International I
171. tputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 5550 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs on the rear panel when you connect the source s digital outputs To select a digital source such as DVD first select its input using the remote or front panel Input Selector PB as outlined in this manual in order to feed its video signal if any to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording When the digital input associated with the input selected e g DVD is not selected automatically due to the input settings made 34 OPERATION earlier during the system configuration see page 21 select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector button g9 FE and then using the A w buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons FARE on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they appear in the Upper Display Line FA or on screen display When the digital source is playing the AVR 5550 will automatically detect whether it is a multi channel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a HDCD MP3 or conventional PCM signal which is the standard output from CD players Note that a digital input e g coaxial remains associated with any analog input e g DVD as soon as it is selected thus the digital input need not be re selected each time the appropriate input choice
172. uch as computers that use removable power cords For that rea son it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit or a direct replacement of identi cal capacity be used Once the power cord is connected you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 5550 s incredible power and fidelity Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left center and front right speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left front and right front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 60cm above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker They should also be at least 0 5 meter from you
173. ultiroom system Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands Input Selectors When the AVR is off press one of these buttons to turn the unit on and to select a specific input When the unit is already in use pressing one of these buttons will change the input Tuning Up Down Fast Play These but tons may be used to change the frequency of the tuner These buttons may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible Harman Kardon CD DVD or cassette decks in the same room or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR 5550 Record Pause Press this button to acti vate the Record or Pause function on compatible Harman Kardon CD DVD or Cassette Deck products NOTE The Zone II remote may be used in either o O HO AM FM VID3 VID4 e C Or ox Al Ge DN TUNING UP a 9 S LS S DISC SKIP E gt S e o D LO Zone IT harman kardon Power Off AVR Selector 9 AM FM Tuner Select Input Selectors Tuning Up Down Fast Play Record Pause Preset Track Skip Disc Skip Volume Up Down Play Forward Reverse Stop Mute 14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS the same room where the AVR 5550 is located or it may be used in a separate room with an optiona infrared sensor tha AVR 5550 s Multi IR input used in control compati is connected to the jack When it is he same roo
174. until RDS ONLY appears in the display 3 Press any of the Tuning Up Down buttons ENA the tuner begins to scan the FM band upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that matches the desired selection and acceptable signal strength for quality reception 4 While the PTY Indicator A flashes in the display the tuner will make up to one complete scan of the entire FM band for the next station that matches the desired PTY type and has acceptable reception quality If no such station is found the display will read NONE for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use before the search NOTE Some stations transmit constant traffic information To identify as traffic station they transmit a specific traffic code constantly which causes the TA Indicator Y to light in the display These stations can be found by selecting TRAFFIC the option in front of NEUS in the list The AVR 5550 RDS will find the next appropriate station even if it is not broadcasting traffic information when the search is made TUNER OPERATION 41 Programming the Remote The AVR 5550 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD players TV sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other home theater equipment Once the AVR 5550 s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you o
175. urround mode as the external decoder determines the processing in use In addition there is no signal at the record outputs or bass management when the 6 Channel or 8 Channel Direct Input is in use and the tone or balance controls will not function OPERATION 31 Operation Controls and Use of Headphones Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using he front panel Volume Control Ed or remote Volume Up Down buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press he Mute button amp This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing hat may be in progress When the system is muted the word MU T E will blink in the Main Information Display ET Press the Mute button amp again to return to normal operation During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control FX and Treble Control PT to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics Note that these controls and Balance will not function when the 6 8 channel direct input is in use To set the output of the AVR 5550 so that the output is flat with the tone and balance con trols de activated press the Tone Mode button EJ once or twice so that the words T on e 0 u t appear momentarily in the Main Information Display PI To return the tone controls to an active condition press the Tone Mode EJ button once or twice so that the words T o n e I n momentari
176. ut Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute X button at the same time When the Program SPL Indicator gt turns amber and begins flashing release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds 3 To find out if the code for your unit is pre pro grammed point the AVR 5550 remote towards the unit to be programmed and press and hold the A button 2 This will send out a series of codes from the remote s built in data base with each flash of the red light under the Input Selector indicating that a code has been sent When the device to be programmed turns off immediately release the A button f Note that it may take one minute or more until the right code is found and the unit turns off 4 When the A button was not released in time after the unit turned off the proper code will be overrun That s why a function test should be made Turn the unit on again and while the Input Selector still lights red press the A button 2 once than the Y button once too When the unit turns off the right code was found when not the code was overrun To re find the correct while the Input Selector still lights red press not hold pressed the Y button repeatedly to step backwards through the codes available and observe the reaction of the unit at each press As soon as the unit turns off the correct code is found 5 Press the
177. utput level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 5550 as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity NOTE Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming rom each speaker most of the time there will be ittle or no sound in the surround channels This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound here to create ambience a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear When the output levels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally Artificially increasing the volume to he rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall IMPORTANT NOTE The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surround mode individually This allows you to compensate for level differences between speakers that may also vary with the surround mode selected or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally depending on the surround mode selected Note that adjustments made for any surround mode are effective with all inputs asso ciated with the same surround mode Before beginning t
178. ward Rewind Pause and Record for a VCR DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example while using and controlling the TV you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR 5550 or the remote To program the remote for Transport Control Punch Through follow these steps 46 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 1 Press the Input Selector for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button amp at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Play button D The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the AVR or Input Selector button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the transport of a CD player while the remote is set to control the TV press the VID 2 TV Input Selector button and the Mute button at the same time Next release them and press the Play button T9 followed by the CD Input Selector button Oo NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original con figuration repeat the steps shown in the example above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and
179. wide bandwidth low crosstalk component video switching o Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders and both the front panel analog audio video and coaxial digital jacks may be switched to outputs for use with portable recorders a Harman Kardon exclusive Two video recording outputs preamp out and and a color coded eight channel input make the AVR 5550 virtually future proof with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new formats right on board The AVR 5550 s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room The AVR 5550 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one Audio only in a second room Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link To make it easy to operate the AVR 5550 from a remote room a separate Zone II remote is included Additional multiroom options include the option o assign two of the AVR 5550 s output channels 0 the multiroom system and the ability to link he AVR 5550 to innovative A BUS keypads for multiroom operation without the need for external amplifiers The AVR 5550 s powerful amplifier uses raditional Harman Kardon high current design echnologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity eceiver more than forty seven years
180. wn it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single backlit universal remote control Programming the Remote with Codes As shipped from the factory the remote is fully programmed for all AVR 5550 functions as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers DVD players CD players and cassette decks In addition by following one of the methods below you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 1 Use the tables in the separate setup code guide to determine the three digit code or codes that match both the product type e g VCR TV and the specific brand name If there is more than one number for a brand make note of the different choices 2 Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR 5550 remote 3 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute X button at the same time When the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds 4 If the unit you wish to program into the AVR 5550 remote has a remotable Power on off function follow these steps a Point the AVR 5550 s remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number us
181. xt to the CHANNEL D JUST line If you are not at the main enu press the OSD Button to bring up eMASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the W Button four times so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL AD JUST line Press the Set Button to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 8 to the screen e 3 433 cet gt CHANNEL ADJUST FL gt OdB SBR CEN OdB SBL FR 5 OdB SL SR OdB SUB CHANNEL RESET Midd ON TEST TONE D ON BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 8 Once the menu appears on your video screen first use the A Button to move the on screen cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE line Press the lt gt Buttons yp so that ON is highlighted You will hear a test noise circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction around the room The test noise will play for two seconds in each speaker before circulating and a blinking on screen cursor will appear next to the name of each speaker location when the sound is at that speaker Now turn up the volume until you can hear the noise clearly IMPORTANT NOTE Because this test noise will have a much lower level than normal music the volume must be lowered after the adjustment for all channels is made but BEFORE you return to the main menu and the test tone turns off NOTE Remember to verify that the speakers have been properly connected As the test noise circulates listen to make certain that the sound comes from
182. y The unit will turn on automatically and display the RE SE T message in the Main Information Display PI Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner it is necessary to re establish all system configuration settings and tuner presets NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have made for speakers output levels surround modes digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets After a reset the unit will be returned to the factory presets and all settings for these items must be reentered If the system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 85 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 70 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 70 Watts 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround L amp R Side L amp R Back channels 70 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47kohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separa
183. y view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www dolby com Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic Il Music DTS NEO 6 Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural surround information present in all stereo recordings However for stereo programs without any surround information the Theater Hall and 5 7CH Stereo modes should be tried effective particularly with old extreme stereo recordings and for mono programs we suggest that you try the Theater or Hall modes And when you use only two front channel speakers you should select Harman s patented VMAx mode delivering a virtually three dimensional sound space with two speakers only Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a new surround mode from the front panel first press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button E until the desired major surround mode group such as Dolby DTS or Logic 7 is selected Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button J to choose the specific individual surround mode To select a surround mode using the remote con trol press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to choose from Dolby 3 DTS Surround DTS Neo 6 T Logic 7 Stereo D or DSP Surround p The first
184. you wish to make a change and then press the lt gt Buttons 9 until the desired setting appears The available choices at which point low frequency information will be sent to the subwoofer or to the Front Left Right speakers in case subwoofer is set to OFF rather than to he speaker channel are 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz and 200Hz Pick the choice that is identical to the information for the speakers or if an exact match is not possible pick the closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker s lowfrequency imit to avoid the creation of a low frequency hole where your system will have no bass information In cases where LARGE has been selected as the ront channel speaker option and LFE L R has been selected as the subwoofer option the ront channel sound information below the cross over point selected for the L R front speakers when fronts are set to Small will be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers and the sub woofer When all speakers are set to LARGE the crossover point for the fronts selectable when they are set to Small will affect the LFE signal and the bass support for the front speakers by the sub when the sub is set to L R LFE see above only In that case the default value 100Hz should be kept or selected for the crossover point for the L R fronts selectable when they are Small as it s indicated and marked by behind the LEF T RIGHT line in the speaker setup menu when the X OVER option

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