Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Volume Control: Press this button to raise or lower the volume.

Navigation (⁄/¤/‹ / › ) and OK Buttons: These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system. These buttons are also used to operate the tuner.

Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter numbers for

radio station frequencies or to select station presets. Use the alphabetic keys with other products as required. When prompted for a text entry, the first press of the key displays the first letter printed above the key. Each additional press displays the other letters. When the desired letter appears, wait a moment for it to be entered before moving to the next character.

Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous television channel.

Activity: This button may be programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press, which is useful for powering on all devices and selecting the correct settings on each device, or for selecting multi-digit channels with a single press. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system. This button may have the same effect with some source devices.

Menu Button: This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the AVR 254’s main menu, press the AVR Settings Button.

Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button, to display the disc’s menu.

Teletext Buttons: Use these buttons with a Teletext-capable televi- sion if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service. They are normally not used in North America. These buttons are also used to operate some source devices. See Table A13 in the appendix for details.

Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control selects a preset radio station. Press these buttons while operat- ing a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television to change channels. The Page control may be available with some DVD players when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of images associated with a track.

Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is in use.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to display the AVR’s Main Menu. It is also used to switch the remote’s device mode from a source device to the AVR.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which contains the settings for the current source.

Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this button to display a source device’s settings menu.

Zone Selector: Use this switch to select whether AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). For normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position.

Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used with source components to change tracks or chapters.

Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are used to control many source components.

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Contents AVR Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsImportant Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Introduction Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon productHarman Kardon AVR 254 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 ControlsAVR Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote FRONT-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and HawaiiTo that source Hdmi Remote Control Functions Page Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for Introduction to Home Theater Surround ModesTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsAudio Connections Digital AudioFM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasVideo Connections Digital VideoRS-232 Serial Port Speaker 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 AntennasAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Connect 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 RecorderStep Five Connect the Video Display Connect a Portable Audio PlayerStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Turn on your source device Enter a code from , aboveSelect one or both Step Eleven Turn On the AVRTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR AVR Power On and Source Selectors Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupConfigure the AVR 254 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 pictureOn screen when a video display is in use To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locationsPress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingSelecting a Surround Mode Stereo Jack InputAnalog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundIndicates that no surround information is present Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or WideDolby 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 Off For normal listening Audio Effects MenuVideo 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 OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See FigureSystem Settings General AVR SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or GermanAdvanced Remote Control Functions Resetting the RemoteProcessor Reset Punch-Through ProgrammingMemory Troubleshooting 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 DTS-ES MatrixAppropriate when a subwoofer is used Channel StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass39 40 Table A13 Remote Control Function List AVR DVDTable A13 VCRAiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A14Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SATTable A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVOPage Page AVR 254 Technical Specifications DTS
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