Harman Kardon AVR 2550 User Manual

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display
9 Rear Panel Connections
11 Remote Control Functions
14 Installation and Connections
14 Audio Equipment Connections
14 Video Equipment Connections
15 SCART A/V Connections
16 AC Power Connections
16 Speaker Selection and Placement
17 System Configuration
17 First Turn On
17 Settings to be Made
With Each Input Used
17 Input Setup
17 Speaker Setup
19 Surround Setup
19 Making Settings independent of
selected Input
19 Delay Settings
20 Night Mode Settings
20 Output Level Adjustment
22 Operation
22 Basic Operation
22 Source Selection
22 Controls and Use of Headphones
23 Surround Mode Chart
24 Surround Mode Selection
24 Digital Audio Playback
25 Selecting a Digital Source
25 Digital Status Indicators
26 Night Mode
26 Tape Recording
27 Output Level Trim Adjustment
27 Display Brigthness
27 Memory Backup
27 Tuner Operation
28 RDS Operation
29 Programming the Remote
29 Programming the Remote with Codes
30 Programmed Device Function
30 Macro Programming
31 Volume Punch-Through
31 Channel Control Punch-Through
31 Transport Control Punch-Through
31 Resetting the Remote Memory
32 Function List
34 Troubleshooting Guide
34 Processor Reset
35 Technical Specifications
Table of Contents
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
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 stan-
dards:
EN 55013/6.1990
EN 55020/12.1994
EN 60065:1993
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
Carsten Olesen
Harman Kardon Europe A/S
02/02

Harman Kardon AVR 2550 Specifications

Audio Specifications

continuous average power (stereo mode)	50 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven
continuous average power (five-channel surround mode)	40 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven
high instantaneous current capability (HCC)	±25 amps

Tuner Specifications

usable sensitivity	IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf
THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation (mono)	0.15%
THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation (stereo)	0.3%

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions (H x W x D)	165mm x 440mm x 365mm
weight	10.8 kg