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- Page 1 AVR 5550 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 5550 LOGIC 7 VMAx ready ® Power for the Digital Revolution ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 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... -
Page 3: Introduction
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. -
Page 4: Safety Information
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. -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 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 will turn green when the unit is on. -
Page 6: Information Display
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. -
Page 7: Front Panel Information Display
Front Panel Information Display Upper Display Line Lower Display Line OSD Indicator Multi Indicator Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Preset Indicator Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit's status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current input source name will appear on this line. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
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. - Page 9 (+) 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.
- Page 10 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 the complexity of RS- 232 connections, we recommend that they be made by a trained and qualified custom installer.
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Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions
Learn Button Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 5550. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See page 48-49 for a list of these functions. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Function List
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... -
Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions
AVR 5550’s Multi IR input jack f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 5550, it will control the functions of the AVR 5550 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. -
Page 15: Installation And Connections
To ensure best video performance S-Video sources should be connect- ed to the AVR 5550 only with their S-Video 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 on the rear panel. -
Page 16: Scart A/V Connections
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... - Page 17 RGB signal, this SCART Schwarz Black output must be connected directly to your TV. Although the AVR 5550 RDS can switch three- S-Video In S-Video In way video signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most TVs need separate sync signals...
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Page 18: System And Power Connections
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... -
Page 19: Speaker Selection
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. -
Page 20: System Configuration
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... -
Page 21: Input Setup
Note: A signal will be sent to this jack only when the input selected for use by the AVR 5550 is dig- ital. Digital signals will be passed through regard- less of their format, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are fed from. - Page 22 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 option 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.
- Page 23 , the subwoofer will automatically be set to , which is the “on” position. If the front left/right speakers are set to , three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 5550, press the Buttons on the remote so that appears in the on-screen menu.
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Page 24: Surround Setup
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... -
Page 25: Adjustments For Other Inputs
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 ) menu, the selection SURR choices made with the... -
Page 26: Output Level Adjustment
Output 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. -
Page 27: Manual Output Level Adjustment
. 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 and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. - Page 28 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 completely, unless it will be reset (see page 50).
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Page 29: Operation
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel. DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. - Page 30 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to 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.
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Page 31: Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
Turning the AVR 5550 On or Off • When using the AVR 5550 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit... -
Page 32: Controls And Use Of Headphones
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... -
Page 33: Digital Audio Playback
(HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 5550 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to... -
Page 34: Selecting A Digital Source
Digital Inputs the front panel Digital Inputs NOTES: • The AVR 5550 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs. • The MP 3 DSP mode found in the new AVR 5550 requires an MP3 SPDIF stream. -
Page 35: Night Mode
(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. -
Page 36: Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals
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. -
Page 37: Advanced Features
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... -
Page 38: Semi-Osd Settings
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. -
Page 39: Multiroom Operation
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... -
Page 40: Tuner Operation
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. -
Page 41: Program Search
These stations can be found by selecting , the option in front of 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. -
Page 42: Function List
”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. -
Page 43: Code Readout
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. -
Page 44: Macro Programming
Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 5550, TV and a Sat- Receiver, follow these steps: • Press the Macro 1 button and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them. -
Page 45: Programmed Device Functions
• 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. -
Page 46: Channel Control Punch-Through
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. -
Page 47: Resetting The Remote Memory
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. -
Page 48: Function List
Function List 48 FUNCTION LIST Button Name AVR Function Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select VID 3 Video 3 Select VID 4... -
Page 49: Function List
Function List Button Name Tape Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Mute Tape Tape Select VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 AM/FM 6/8 Ch. Select Learn Sleep Test Volume Up Surround Select Night Multi Room Volume Down Channel/Guide Speaker/Menu Digital/Exit... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide
• Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected • Select “Surround Off” mode • Connect and select digital connection to CD player To clear the AVR 5550’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first... -
Page 51: Technical Specifications
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&R channels: 70 Watts per channel, @ <... - Page 52 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2003 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: 55575890...
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