Harman-Kardon AVR 354 owner manual

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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 RecorderConnect an iPod Using Docking Station Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other DeviceStep 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 Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupConfigure 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 visibleUsing The Bridge Selecting a Surround Mode‹ / › Buttons Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundIndicates that no surround information is present Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCMVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Dolby Surround Settings Night ModeStep 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 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 AdjustmentMultizone Operation Installing a Multizone SystemOperating 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 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 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 Radio Table A13 Remote Control Function ListDMC1000 Power Off Table A13Button Name GameAiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A14 Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A16 Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table 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