Harman-Kardon AVR 354 owner manual Number of Speakers, Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu, Sub Mode

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

NOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and Back options as shown at the bottom of Figure 65. To return to a previous menu without making any changes, select Exit. To save the current settings, select the Back option.

If you previously saved EzSet/EQ results in this setup position and you wish to reconfigure the speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.

For best results, we recommend configuring the speakers in this order, although it may differ from the order in which the submenus appear in the Manual Speaker Setup menu: Number of Speakers, Crossover (Size), Sub Mode, Distance and Level Adjust.

Number of Speakers

Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the Set Button. See Figure 66.

Figure 66 – Number of Speakers Menu

The Number of Speakers menu lists each of the speaker groups. Program the correct setting for each group: ON when the speakers are present in the system, and OFF for positions where no speakers have been installed. The Front Left & Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled. Any changes made to the system configura- tion will be reflected in the total number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen.

The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 354 is capable of multizone operation, allowing place- ment of a pair of speakers in another room. Listeners in the remote room may enjoy either the same program as in the main room or a different source. The AVR 354’s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since an external power amplifier is not required. Simply select the Zone 2 option at this line, and connect the Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room. The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1 channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information.

The settings in this menu affect a number of aspects of the AVR’s operation, including the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time.

When you have finished programming the number of speakers in the system, select the Back option to insure the settings are saved correctly. You may use the Back/Exit Button, and the settings will be saved.

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

After you have programmed the number of speakers in the system, the AVR will return to the Manual Speaker Setup menu, similar to the one shown in Figure 50. Navigate to the Crossover (Size) line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Crossover Frequencies menu (see Figure 67).

Figure 67 – Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

The AVR will only display those speaker groups which you programmed in the Number of Speakers menu.

Refer back to Step One, where you determined each speaker’s crossover. For the main speakers, this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well; and for the subwoofer, it’s the highest.

For each main speaker, select one of the seven crossover frequencies: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the crossover frequency you determined in Step One is below 40Hz, select the first option, “Large”. This setting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size, but to its frequency response, which is also called “full range”. This means the speaker is capable of playing sounds throughout the frequency spectrum, from the high pitches to the bass.

Specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as 8, 10, 12 or 15 inches.

Make a note of each speaker group’s crossover setting in Table A3 in the appendix.

When you have finished entering the settings, remember to select Back, not Exit.

Sub Mode

Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line to program bass management for the subwoofer. The subwoofer’s setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers.

•If you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency, the subwoofer setting will be LFE, and you won’t be able to change it. All low-frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer. If you don’t have a subwoofer, we recommend that you either upgrade to full-range speakers or add a subwoofer to your system at the earliest opportunity.

•If you set the front speakers to LARGE, you may select between two possible settings for the subwoofer.

L/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequency information to the subwoofer, including both information that would normally

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Contents AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationDo not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Important Safety InformationStaple Invoice Here Table of Contents Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon IntroductionHarman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio SectionAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volumeResolution Video Source Navigation Input Indicators IR SensorDigital Video 4 Analog Indicator List Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main PowerIs not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANEL ConnectionsComponent Audio Outputs VideoFM 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 Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsVideo Connections AntennasDigital Video Analog VideoRS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigurePlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemSubwoofer Placement Step One Connect the Speakers InstallationStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the AntennasAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Component video VideoConnect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only DeviceConnect an iPod Using Docking Station Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other DeviceStep Five Connect the Video Display Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerEnter a code from , above Turn on your source deviceStep Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output Optional Step Ten Install a Multizone System OptionalAdvantage of using the Zone 2 Audio Outputs is the ability Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See FigureStep Eleven Turn On the AVR Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVRAVR Power On and Source Selectors Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupConfigure the AVR 354 Using EzSet/EQ Technology Speaker Setup Menu Screen Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menuAudio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesHDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc Player Channel Direct InputsYou are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Adjust Lip SyncOperation AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Using the TunerSource Selection If a video source is playing and there is no pictureXM Radio Operation RecordingCharge the iPod Using Docking StationPress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu IPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visibleUsing The Bridge Selecting a Surround Mode‹ / › Buttons Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround Sound Indicates that no surround information is present Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Night Mode Dolby Surround SettingsStep Three Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Sub Mode Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuNumber of Speakers Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Audio Effects Menu Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Video AdjustmentsSports For sporting events Movie For movies and many television broadcastsBrightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentMultizone Operation Installing a Multizone SystemOperating the Multizone System General AVR Settings System SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or GermanResetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsPunch-Through Programming Activities MacrosMemory Processor ResetTroubleshooting Guide Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A5 Source SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A10 System Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Surround Modes Table A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 SettingsExperience Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerRate used on DVD-Video discs Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS StereoChannel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass41 42 Radio Table A13 Remote Control Function ListDMC1000 Table A13 Power OffButton Name GameAiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A14 Table A16 Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CDTable A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A17 Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVoAVR 354 Technical Specifications
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