Harman-Kardon AVR 354 Introduction, Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon, Audio Section

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INTRODUCTION

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For more than fifty years, our mission has been to share our passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance. To this end we invented the receiver, a single component designed to simplify home entertainment while maintaining the highest level of quality. Over the years our products have become easier to use, and have delivered superior value. The AVR 354 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver carries this tradition forward, with some of our most advanced video processing capabilities yet, and a wealth of listening and viewing options.

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Harman Kardon® AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver

Audio Section

•75 Watts x 7, per channel seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 525 watts total

•High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback

•All-discrete amplifier circuitry

•Quadruple-crossover bass management

•24-Bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic® CS 49700 DSP processor

•192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion

•Sampling upconversion to 96kHz

Surround Modes

•Dolby® Digital EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD

•Dolby Pro Logic® II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game), up to 96kHz

•Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference or Wide, two-channel)

•Dolby Headphone Version 2, up to 96kHz

•DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio™

•DTS® (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete and Matrix)

•DTS 96/24™ (DTS Stereo)

•DTS Neo:6® (Cinema 5- or 6-channel; Music 5- or 6-channel), up to 96kHz

•Logic 7® (Movie, Music and Game – 5.1 and 7.1), up to 96kHz

•5- or 7-Channel Stereo, up to 96kHz

•Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass)

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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 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 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 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 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 visibleSelecting a Surround Mode Using The Bridge‹ / › Buttons Advanced Functions Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals 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 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 AdjustmentInstalling a Multizone System Multizone OperationOperating the Multizone System 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 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 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 Table A13 Remote Control Function List RadioDMC1000 Button Name Power OffTable A13 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 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