Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD Owner's Manual

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31INITIAL SETUPIn this section, you will configure the AVR 3550HD to match your actualsystem. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitoroutputs on the receiver.Using the On-Screen Menu SystemAlthough it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote andthe front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system.The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Buttonon the remote or front panel. See Figure 48.Figure 48 – Settings ButtonsThe Main Menu will appear (see Figure 49), and if a video source isplaying, it will be visible behind the transparent menu.Figure 49 – Main MenuNOTE: When using the AVR’s on-screen menu system, a videooutput resolution of 720p or higher is recommended for bestlegibility, and to provide graphics that simplify some configurationoptions. Depending on the resolution selected, the menus shownby your system may vary in appearance.The menu system consists of five main menus: Source Selection,Setup Source, Speaker Setup, Zone 2 and System.Use the ⁄/¤/‹/› Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigatethe menu system, and press the OK Button to select a menu or settingline or to enter a new setting.The current menu, setting line or setting will appear in the MessageDisplay as well as on screen.To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system, press theBack/Exit Button. Be certain all settings are correct, as any changes youhave made will be retained.Most users should follow the instructions in this Initial Setup section toconfigure a basic home theater system. You may return to these menusat any time to make additional adjustments, such as those described inthe Advanced Functions section.Before beginning initial setup, all loudspeakers, a video display, and allsource devices should be connected. You should be able to turn on thereceiver and view the main menu when you press the AVR SettingsButton. If necessary, reread the Installation Section and the beginning ofthis section before continuing.Configure the AVR 3550HD Using EzSet/EQ TechnologyOne of the most important steps in setting up a home theater systemis to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers, optimizing soundreproduction.Until recently, most receivers required manual calibration and configura-tion, a tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase ofan SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. Although you may configurethe AVR 3550HD manually, as described in the Advanced Functionssection, it is recommended that you take advantage of the signatureHarman Kardon EzSet/EQ system.Eliminate extraneous background noise, such as noisy air conditioning.Avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ setup.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure,a series of very loud test tones will be played through all of thespeakers. Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speakerduring the procedure. If you are particularly sensitive to loudnoises, you may wish to leave the room and have someoneelse run the EzSet/EQ process.Step One – Place the included EzSet/EQ microphone in the listeningposition, or in the center of the room, at about the same height as thelisteners’ ears. The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom,for mounting on a camera tripod.Step Two – Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the HeadphoneJack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver.See Figure 50.Figure 50 – Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver.Step Three – Turn on the AVR 3550HD and the video display. Pressthe AVR Settings Button to display the Main Menu. Use the ¤ Button tohighlight the Speaker Setup line, then press the OK Button. See Figure 51.