Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD Owner's Manual

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49ADVANCED FUNCTIONSbackground, Medium for partial transparency or Opaque to block videoprograms while the menus are on screen.Volume Status Messages: When the AVR is turned on, the volumeis adjusted or the source is changed, or if a change in the input signalis detected, a status message will be displayed on screen. Select howlong the message remains visible, from 2 to 10 seconds, with a defaultof 3 seconds.Menus: The settings in the Surround Modes, Video Modes and AudioEffects menus only remain in effect during the current listening session.This setting governs how long these menus remain visible after the lastadjustment, varying from 2 to 10 seconds, with a default of 3 seconds.Setup and Slide-In Menus: This setting determines how long thesetup menus (Main Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Zone 2 Menu, allslide-in menus) remain visible after the last adjustment. Select a timeoutperiod of 5, 10 or 15 (the default) minutes, or no timeout, which leavesthe menus on screen until manually cleared. A timeout period avoidsthe possibility of burn-in damage to plasma or CRT displays.Screen Saver: Program a timeout period for no activity (with nomenus displayed) before the AVR’s built-in screen saver begins. Selecta period of 5 (the default), 10 or 20 minutes, or turn off the screensaver. A timeout period avoids the possibility of burn-in damage toplasma or CRT displays.Advanced Remote Control FunctionsThe AVR 3550HD remote control also serves as a universal remotethat may be programmed to operate other components. Refer to theFunction List (Table A13 in the appendix) for assistance in operatingyour other components. The function of each button will not necessarilycorrespond to the label printed on the button.Punch-Through ProgrammingThe punch-through feature allows you to operate one component, whilesetting certain groups of controls to operate another component. Forexample, while using the AVR controls for surround modes and otheraudio functions, you may operate the transport controls of your DVDplayer. Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV,you may use your cable box to change channels.To program punch-through control while operating any device:1. Press and hold the Source Selector (or AVR Settings Button) for themain device the remote will be operating. The Source Selector willlight, go dark and then light up again, indicating the remote is inProgram mode and that you may release the button.2. Select the type of punch-through programming.a) For channel control punch-through, press the Channel Up Button.b) To program transport control punch-through, press the Play Button.3. Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transportcontrols will be used while operating the device selected in the firststep. The Source Selector will flash to confirm.For example, to watch the TV while changing channels using the cablebox, press and hold the TV Button until it lights. Then press the ChannelUp Button, followed by the CBL/SAT Button.To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above,but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3.NOTE: The Volume and Mute controls are always dedicated tothe AVR.Activities (Macros)Activities are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands thatare executed with a single button press. Activities are well suited forpower on and off commands, to send out a multidigit channel numberwith one button press, or to control another device with more flexibilitythan the built-in punch-through controls. Up to eleven activities may beprogrammed.NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated activities.It isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending com-mands after Power On, and the component may not be ready torespond to commands immediately after powering on.To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps:1. To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the ActivityButton and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button to whichthe activity will be assigned.2. Press the Source Selector (or AVR Settings Button) for each devicebefore you enter individual commands. This step counts as one ofthe 19 commands allowed for each activity.3. For Power On, press the AVR or Device Power On Button.4. Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button for Power Off.5. Press the Activity Button to end the programming process, and thelast Source Selector (or the AVR Settings Button) will flash three times.It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within an activity. To erase the activity:1. Press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key orAVR Power On Button until the Source Selector or AVR SettingsButton lights.2. Press the Activity Button to erase the activity.To execute an activity, press the Activity Button, then press the AlphanumericKey (or the AVR Power On Button) for the Activity.LearningIf you have programmed a product’s codes into the remote and findthat some functions are missing, the AVR 3550HD remote may “learn”individual codes from the product’s original remote. See page 28.Resetting the RemoteTo reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press andhold the TV Source Selector and the “0” Alphanumeric Key. When the