Harman-Kardon AVR 354 Audio/Video Inputs, Digital Audio Inputs, Outputs, Ease of Use

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Audio Inputs

•AM/FM/XM®* tuner

•Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable)

•Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable)

•6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (assignable)

Audio/Video Inputs

•Three Analog Video (assignable)

•Front-panel Analog Video (assignable)

•Three Component Video 100MHz (assignable)

•Three HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color and audio/video processing)

•Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ video processing

Transcodes composite and S-video to component video

Transcodes 480i video to component video format, with upscaling to 1080i

Transcodes 480i video to HDMI output, with upscaling up to 1080p

• for iPod** connectivity with audio/video playback

Digital Audio Inputs

•Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel

•Optical: three rear-panel/one front-panel

Outputs

•7.1-Channel preamp outputs

•Analog Audio 2 and 4

•Analog Video 2

•Video monitor (composite, S-video and component)

•Digital audio (one coaxial)

•HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color)

•Multizone audio: speaker- and two line-level (one dedicated, one shared with surround back channels)

•Headphone

INTRODUCTION

Ease of Use

•EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied)

•Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in high-definition video

•Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display

•Color-coded connections

•Programmable, learning 7-device main remote control (includes AVR control over The Bridge II)

•Source input renaming

•Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec)

•RS-232 serial port for system upgrades

•Switched accessory power outlet

•Remote infrared (IR) input and output

•Zone 2 IR input and Carrier IR Output

•IEC detachable AC power cord for easy installation

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 354. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

•System and Zone 2 remote controls

•EzSet/EQ microphone

• docking station for iPod

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•Six AAA batteries

•Two covers for front-panel jacks

•AC power cord

*XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required. Hardware and service sold separately. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

**Compatible with most docking iPod models, 4G and later. Video and still-image viewing requires an iPod that supports video browsing.

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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 Audio Section IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon Harman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video ReceiverDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volumeList Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main Power Input Indicators IR SensorResolution Video Source Navigation Digital Video 4 Analog IndicatorIs not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANEL ConnectionsVideo Monitor Audio Outputs VideoComponent FM Antenna Bridge II 1, 2 Input VideoREAR-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 Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Typical Home Theater SystemSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Types of ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsAnalog Video AntennasVideo Connections Digital VideoRS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigurePlacement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Front Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Step Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the SubwooferComponent video Video Hdmi ConnectionsAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Video Connections for non-HDMI sourcesConnect 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 OptionalTwo steps are required the first time you 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 Step Eleven 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 If a video source is playing and there is no picture Using the TunerAVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Source SelectionXM Radio Operation RecordingIPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visible Using Docking StationCharge the iPod Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menuUsing The Bridge Selecting a Surround Mode‹ / › Buttons Audio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsIndicates that no surround information is present Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCMVirtual 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 Movie For movies and many television broadcasts Video AdjustmentsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting eventsColor Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentMultizone Operation Installing a Multizone SystemOperating the Multizone System Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menu AppearanceActivities Macros Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Punch-Through ProgrammingMemory Processor ResetTroubleshooting Guide Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults AppendixTable 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 SettingsMusic adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel TunerDTS Stereo Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs Performance Via Hdmi DTS-ES MatrixAnalog Bypass Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo41 42 Radio Table A13 Remote Control Function ListDMC1000 Game Power OffTable A13 Button NameAiwa 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 A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A23 Remote Control Product CodesAVR 354 Technical Specifications