Harman-Kardon AVR 354 owner manual Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Volume Control: Press this button to raise or lower the volume.

Navigation (/¤// ) and OK Buttons: These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system. These buttons are also used to operate the tuner.

Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter numbers for

radio station frequencies or to select station presets. Use the alphabetic keys with other products as required. When prompted for a text entry, the first press of the key displays the first letter printed above the key. Each additional press displays the other letters. When the desired letter appears, wait a moment for it to be entered before moving to the next character.

Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous television channel.

Activity: This button may be programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press, which is useful for powering on all devices and selecting the correct settings on each device, or for selecting multi-digit channels with a single press. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system. This button may have the same effect with some source devices.

Menu Button: This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the AVR 354’s main menu, press the AVR Settings Button.

Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button, to display the disc’s menu.

Teletext Buttons: Use these buttons with a Teletext-capable televi- sion if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service. They are normally not used in North America. These buttons are also used to operate some source devices. See Table A13 in the appendix for details.

Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control selects a preset radio station. Press these buttons while operat- ing a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television to change channels. The Page control may be available with some DVD players when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of images associated with a track.

Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is in use.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to display the AVR’s Main Menu. It is also used to switch the remote’s device mode from a source device to the AVR.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which contains the settings for the current source.

Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this button to display a source device’s settings menu.

Zone Selector: Use this switch to select whether AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). For normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position.

Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used with source components to change tracks or chapters.

Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used to control many source components.

Light: Press this button to illuminate the buttons on the remote. Press it again to turn the backlight off, or wait ten seconds after the last button press for the light to turn off on its own.

Learn: The AVR 354 remote is capable of “learning” individual IR codes from the original remote that came with your TV or a device that is connected to any of the source inputs. See Step Eight of the Installation section for instructions on learning remote codes.

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Contents AVR Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surfaceStaple Invoice Here Table of Contents Harman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Audio SectionAudio/Video Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Digital Audio InputsVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume FRONT-PANEL ControlsDigital Video 4 Analog Indicator Input Indicators IR SensorResolution Video Source Navigation List Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main PowerREAR-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and HawaiiFM Antenna Bridge II 1, 2 Input Video Audio Outputs VideoComponent Video MonitorREAR-PANEL Connections Main Remote Control Functions Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Transport Controls Zone Indicator Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Multichannel AudioTypes of Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Speaker ConnectionsAudio Connections Digital AudioDigital Video AntennasVideo Connections Analog VideoFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure RS-232 Serial PortFront Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemSubwoofer Placement Step Two Connect the Subwoofer InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Three Connect the AntennasVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Component video VideoConnect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only RecorderStep Five Connect the Video Display Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other DeviceConnect an iPod Using Docking Station Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteTurn on your source device Enter a code from , aboveStep Ten Install a Multizone System Optional Step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output OptionalStep Eleven Turn On the AVR Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See FigureAdvantage of using the Zone 2 Audio Outputs is the ability Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVRAVR Power On and Source Selectors Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet/EQ Technology Initial SetupUsing the On-Screen Menu System Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menu Speaker Setup Menu ScreenSet Up Sources Audio and Video Input SelectionChannel Direct Inputs HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc PlayerAdjust Lip Sync You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiverOperation Source Selection Using the TunerAVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press If a video source is playing and there is no pictureRecording XM Radio OperationPress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu Using Docking StationCharge the iPod IPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visible‹ / › Buttons Selecting a Surround ModeUsing The Bridge Advanced Functions Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround SoundVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCMIndicates that no surround information is present Dolby Surround Settings Night ModeStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Number of Speakers Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Audio Effects Menu Sports For sporting events Video AdjustmentsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Movie For movies and many television broadcastsContrast Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Color AdjustmentOperating the Multizone System Installing a Multizone SystemMultizone Operation Menu Appearance System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or GermanPunch-Through Programming Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Activities MacrosProcessor Reset MemoryTroubleshooting Guide Appendix Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A5 Source SettingsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A8 Surround Modes Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A10 System Settings Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround ModesMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs DTS StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Analog Bypass41 42 DMC1000 Table A13 Remote Control Function ListRadio Button Name Power OffTable A13 GameAiwa Table A14 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A16Table A17 Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVoAVR 354 Technical Specifications