Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD Service Manual

Also see for AVR 3550HD: Owner's manual Quick start guide Software upgrade instructions

Contents

Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD Service Manual Manual pdf 21 page image

43OPERATIONNOTES:1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, anddigital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form.However, you may record a coaxial or optical digital audiosource using either type of digital audio output.2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may notbe recorded using the digital audio connections, althoughif the source is connected to the AVR using analog audioconnections, an analog recording may be made.3. HDMI and component video sources are not available forrecording.4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyrightrestrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplica-tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.Using Docking StationThe Bridge II is an included dock that is compatible with most dockingiPod models, 4G and later (not included). When The Bridge II is con-nected to its proprietary input on the AVR 3550HD and the iPod isdocked, you may play the audio, video and still-image materials on youriPod through your high-quality audio/video system, operate the iPodusing the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigationmessages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display,and charge the iPod.Either press the front-panel Source Selector repeatedly until the message“The Bridge is CONNECTED” appears in the front panel, or press TheBridge Source Selector on the remote. If the AVR has difficulty detectingthat the iPod is connected and you have determined that The Bridge IIis properly plugged into the AVR, turn off the AVR, remove the iPod fromThe Bridge II and reset the iPod as described in its user guide. Whenthe iPod returns to its main menu, redock it and turn on the AVR.When The Bridge II is connected, the screen shown in Figure 62will appear on a video display connected to the AVR.Figure 62 – The BridgePress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu:Back: This option appears while navigating the contents of the iPodonly. Select it to return to the previous screen.Music: Select this line to navigate the audio materials stored onthe iPod.Photos: Select this line to view still images stored on a photo-capableiPod. The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode, and control will shiftto the iPod. Use the screen and controls on the iPod, although the AVRremote may be used for scrolling and selecting.If the iPod supports video browsing, visual materials may be displayedon a video monitor connected to the AVR as follows: Select the desiredphoto and press the Play Buttonon the iPod itself to begin slideshowplayback. If you use the AVR’s remote, press the OK Buttonthree times.Videos: This line may appear, but cannot be selected. If the iPod sup-ports video browsing, you may view videos on an external monitor byfollowing this procedure: Select the Photos line in the on-screen menuso that the system switches to iPod Manual Mode. Use either the controlson the iPod or the AVR remote to select a video for playback, makingsure the TV Out setting on the iPod is turned on.NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK:• As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on theiPod 5G, iPod classic and iPod nano 3G. For other iPod models,it is not possible to view photos or videos on an externalmonitor while using The Bridge II. However, you may purchasea compatible A/V cable from Apple Inc. that has a dock con-nector on one end and conventional audio and video plugson the other end. The audio/video plugs may be connectedto any available analog inputs on the AVR, as you would forany other source device.• Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on youriPod, check the Video Settings menu on the iPod and makesure that the TV Out setting is set to On. The TV Signal settingshould be NTSC to match the capabilities of your videodisplay. Set Widescreen to On or Off, depending on theaspect ratio of your video display. If your selection was playingand paused, the iPod requires you to reselect the video forthe new TV Out setting to take effect.• In iPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visibleon the iPod screen itself. You may operate the iPod using theAVR remote, as long as it is in The Bridge device mode.• The MP4 and H.264 video formats often used for videos tobe played on the iPod are intended for optimal performanceon the small screen of the iPod. Playback on larger displaysmay have different results.After selecting photo or video viewing, the AVR may remain in iPodManual Mode, even after undocking the iPod or switching to anothersource input and back again. To return to normal operation, with theAVR remote in The Bridge mode, press and hold the Menu Button.Random: Select this setting for random playback, also known as“Shuffle Mode”. Each press of the OK Button switches the setting:shuffle by Song, shuffle by Album, or Off to end random playback.Repeat: Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the currentalbum or play list. Each press of the OK Button switches the setting:repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All.21AVR3550HD harman/kardon