Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual AVR Power On and Source Selectors

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INSTALLATION

Figure 42 – AVR Power On and Source Selectors

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Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote (i.e., Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game or AUX), the remote will switch modes to transmit the codes programmed to operate that device. To control the receiver, press the AVR Settings Button to return the remote to AVR mode. Some AVR functions are available in all device modes, and you don’t have to press the AVR Settings Button first to use them: Volume Controls (including Mute), Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, AVR Settings, Info Settings, Sleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off.

If you are not using the AVR’s HDMI Output with your display, you may not see a picture the first time you turn on the AVR 254, or after a system reset. To correct this, press the front-panel Resolution Button to display the current video output resolution. Use the Button to change it to 480i, which should be com- patible with all video displays, then press the OK Button to select the new setting. You will be prompted to accept or can- cel the change; the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel. Press the ¤ Button to view the ACCEPT option, and then press the OK Button to complete the change to the output resolution. Follow the directions in the Initial Setup section to configure the AVR to function correctly with your display and other 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 AntennasVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsAudio 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 Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on your source device Enter a code from , aboveTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR Step Eleven Turn On the AVRSelect one or both AVR Power On and Source Selectors Configure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology Initial SetupUsing the On-Screen Menu System 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 Two Measure Speaker Distances Manual SetupStep Three Manual Setup Menu Number of Speakers Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyAdjust Speaker Distance Menu 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 A7 Video Modes Settings Table A5 Source SettingsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A8 Surround Modes Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A10 System Settings 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