User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 5550

[. . . ] AVR 5550 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 5550 LOGIC 7 VMAx ready ® Power for the Digital RevolutionTM Table of Contents 3 4 4 5 7 8 11 14 15 15 15 16 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 21 24 25 25 25 26 26 27 29 29 31 31 31 32 32 33 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 42 42 42 42 43 43 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections SCART A/V Connections System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display System Setup Input Setup Speaker Setup Surround Setup Adjustments for Other Inputs Delay Settings Night Mode Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSet Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Surround Mode Chart Basic Operation Source Selection 6/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital DTS PCM Audio Playback HDCD MP3 Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Digital Bitstream Indicators Speaker/Channel Indicators Night Mode Tape Recording Front Panel Input/Output Connections Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory backup Advanced Features Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation Station Selection Preset Tuning RDS Operation RDS Tuning RDS Display Options Program Search Programming the Remote Programming the Remote with Codes Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Learning Codes 43 Erasing Learned Codes 44 Macro Programming 45 Programmed Device Functions 45 Volume Punch-Through 46 Channel Control Punch-Through 46 Transport Control Punch-Through 46 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 47 Resetting the Remote Memory 48 Function List 50 Troubleshooting Guide 50 Processor Reset 51 Technical Specifications Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer International 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013/6. 1990 EN 55020/12. 1994 EN 60065:1993 EN 61000-3-2/4. 1995 Carsten Olesen Harman Kardon Europe A/S 11/02 Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control 0 ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 0 ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A ­ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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. [. . . ] During the adjustment, you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on-screen display (if connected) and in the Main Information Display ~, alternating with a readout of the output setting, 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 E. If the test noise is heard from 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 8 TWICE to stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Outputs DEFc. Afterwards start the adjusting process again from the beginning. · As the individual channels are set, the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in the on-screen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display ~. While the level is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator 2 will change colors to reflect the output level in relation to the reference. A red indication shows that the level is too high, while an orange indication shows that the level is too low. When the indicator is green, the level is correct, and the test noise will move to the next channel. · While adjustments are being made, the red LED under the AVR Selector f will flash. This is normal, and indicates that EzSet is operating. After the test noise has circulated once through each channel, it will send the tone to each channel once again, to verify the settings. After two complete circulations of the tone, the levels are set. The Program/SPL Indicator 2 will remain green at each channel. Upon completion of the second circulation, the Program/SPL Indicator 2 will flash green twice and then go out. The tone will stop and the 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 "0dB" 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 appropriately 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. 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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 0dB. NOTE: The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the test tone is in use. [. . . ] 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. 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 2. Next, press the Surround Mode 5 and the RDS ^ buttons simultaneously. [. . . ]