Harman-Kardon AVR 354 owner manual Subwoofer Placement

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Subwoofer Placement

The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a “boomy” sound. Experiment by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walk around the room until the low frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.

In some installations it may be desirable to use two subwoofers for a 7.2-channel system. This is easily done by purchasing an optional

Y-Adapter with one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks. Connect the male jack to the Subwoofer output on the AVR’s rear panel, and then run a standard interconnect cable from the Y-Adapter to the Line Input of each subwoofer. You may then place the two speakers as best suits the requirements of the room and your listening preferences.

NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model loudspeaker is used for all positions (other than the subwoofer). If that isn’t possible, try to use speakers made by the same manufacturer.

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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 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman KardonHarman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio SectionSupplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume FRONT-PANEL ControlsInput Indicators IR Sensor Resolution Video Source NavigationDigital Video 4 Analog Indicator List Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main PowerREAR-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and HawaiiAudio Outputs Video ComponentFM Antenna Bridge II 1, 2 Input Video 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 Introduction to Home Theater Surround ModesTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsAudio Connections Digital AudioAntennas Video ConnectionsDigital Video Analog VideoFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure RS-232 Serial PortSpeaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel SystemFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemSubwoofer Placement Installation Step One Connect the SpeakersStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the AntennasHdmi Connections Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo 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 RecorderConnecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device Connect an iPod Using Docking StationStep Five Connect the Video Display 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 OptionalPress the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure Advantage of using the Zone 2 Audio Outputs is the abilityStep Eleven Turn On the AVR Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVRAVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 354 Using EzSet/EQ Technology 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 Using the Tuner AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each pressSource Selection If a video source is playing and there is no pictureRecording XM Radio OperationUsing Docking Station Charge the iPodPress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu IPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visibleSelecting a Surround Mode Using The Bridge‹ / › Buttons Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundOr 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM Indicates that no surround information is presentVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Dolby Surround Settings Night ModeManual Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Adjust Speaker Distance MenuMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Audio Effects Menu Video Adjustments Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural settingSports For sporting events Movie For movies and many television broadcastsHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Brightness AdjustmentContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentInstalling a Multizone System Multizone OperationOperating the Multizone System System Settings General AVR SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or GermanAdvanced Remote Control Functions Resetting the RemotePunch-Through Programming Activities MacrosProcessor Reset MemoryTroubleshooting Guide Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround ModesMode Group Enveloping sound field is desired Experience TunerMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Rate used on DVD-Video discsPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS StereoAppropriate when a subwoofer is used Channel StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass41 42 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 Power Off Table A13Button Name GameAiwa Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A14 Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A16Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A17 Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVoAVR 354 Technical Specifications