Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual RS-232 Serial Port, AM Antenna

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CONNECTIONS

Figure 14 – AM Antenna

To enjoy XM satellite radio, purchase an XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready devices and a subscription to the XM service. We recommend the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Bundle, available at www.xmradio.com. The older Connect and Play module is also com- patible with the AVR 254, but it may no longer be available in your area.

An XM Ready-compatible module uses the special connector on the AVR 254’s rear panel that allows you to use the AVR’s tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. Although you may use a module with standard audio connections, which may be indicated for “car and home use,” you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 254’s ease of control.

RS-232 Serial Port

The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 254 is used only for software upgrades. If we release an upgrade for the receiver’s operating system at some time in the future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

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Contents AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product IntroductionHarman Kardon AVR 254 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 volumeAVR Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote FRONT-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANEL ConnectionsTo that source Hdmi Remote Control Functions Page Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsAntennas FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureVideo Connections Digital VideoRS-232 Serial Port Placement 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 AntennasHdmi Connections Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Connect 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 a Portable Audio Player Step Five Connect the Video DisplayStep Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Enter a code from , above Turn on your source deviceStep Eleven Turn On the AVR Select one or bothTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR AVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 254 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 pictureTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations On screen when a video display is in usePress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingStereo Jack Input Selecting a Surround ModeDigital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Indicates that no surround information is presentNight Mode Dolby Surround SettingsManual 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 Off For normal listeningNature 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 OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See FigureGeneral AVR Settings System SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or GermanResetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsProcessor Reset Punch-Through ProgrammingMemory Troubleshooting 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 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 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 DTS-ES MatrixChannel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass39 40 AVR DVD Table A13 Remote Control Function ListVCR Table A13Aiwa Table A14 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVOPage Page DTS AVR 254 Technical Specifications