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AVR
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Introduction
Harman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver
Audio Section
Audio Inputs
Supplied Accessories
Audio/Video Inputs
Digital Audio Inputs
FRONT-PANEL Controls
Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume
AVR Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote
FRONT-PANEL Connections
Is not available in Alaska and Hawaii
REAR-PANEL Connections
To that source
Hdmi
Remote Control Functions
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Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for
Surround Modes
Introduction to Home Theater
Typical Home Theater System
Multichannel Audio
Connections
Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
Types of Connections
Speaker Connections
Digital Audio
Audio Connections
Antennas
FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure
Video Connections
Digital Video
RS-232 Serial Port
Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System
Speaker Placement
Front Speaker Placement
Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System
Subwoofer Placement
Step One Connect the Speakers
Installation
Step Two Connect the Subwoofer
Step Three Connect the Antennas
Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources
Hdmi Connections
Video 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 Device
Connect a Portable Audio Player
Step Five Connect the Video Display
Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote
Step Six Plug in AC Power
Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote
Enter a code from , above
Turn on your source device
Select one or both
Step Eleven Turn On the AVR
Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR
AVR Power On and Source Selectors
Using the On-Screen Menu System
Initial Setup
Configure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology
Speaker Setup Menu Screen
Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menu
Audio and Video Input Selection
Set Up Sources
HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player
Channel Direct Inputs
You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver
Adjust Lip Sync
Operation
AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press
Using the Tuner
Source Selection
If a video source is playing and there is no picture
To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations
On screen when a video display is in use
Press the OK Button to store the new preset
Recording
Stereo Jack Input
Selecting a Surround Mode
Digital Audio Signals
Analog Audio Signals
Advanced Functions
Audio Processing and Surround Sound
Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide
Indicates that no surround information is present
Night Mode
Dolby Surround Settings
Step Three Manual Setup Menu
Manual Setup
Step Two Measure Speaker Distances
Sub Mode
Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
Number of Speakers
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly
Audio Effects Menu
Off For normal listening
Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting
Video Adjustments
Sports For sporting events
Movie For movies and many television broadcasts
Brightness Adjustment
How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
Contrast Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Multizone Operation
Installing a Multizone System
Operating the Multizone System
OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See Figure
General AVR Settings
System Settings
Menu Appearance
Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German
Resetting the Remote
Advanced Remote Control Functions
Processor Reset
Punch-Through Programming
Memory
Troubleshooting Guide
Table A2 Source Setting Defaults
Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes
Appendix
Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections
Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults
Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults
Table A6 Audio Effects Settings
Table A5 Source Settings
Table A7 Video Modes Settings
Table A10 System Settings
Table A9 Remote Control Codes
Table A8 Surround Modes
Table A12 Surround Modes
Table A11 Zone 2 Settings
Experience Tuner
Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired
Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner
Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner
Rate used on DVD-Video discs
Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal
Performance
DTS-ES Matrix
Channel Stereo
Appropriate when a subwoofer is used
Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo
Analog Bypass
39 40
AVR DVD
Table A13 Remote Control Function List
VCR
Table A13
Aiwa
Table A14
Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV
Table 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 DVD
Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes
Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL
Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes
Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVO
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AVR 254 Technical Specifications