Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual Off For normal listening, Audio Effects Menu

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

The best method of setting the output levels is by running the EzSet/EQ process, as described in the Initial Setup section. If any finer adjustments are desired, we recommend using the menu system to make the adjust- ments while playing the AVR’s built-in test tone and measuring the output using an SPL meter. Less effective would be to measure the output by ear.

Press the AVR Button to display the menu system, and then navigate to the Speaker Setup line. Press the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup menu. Select Manual Speaker Setup, press the OK Button, and then navigate to the Level Adjust line. Press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu. See Figure 64.

you may either copy the settings you obtained (as a short cut), or redo the procedure to determine the correct settings.

When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels, select the SAVE option so that the settings will not be lost. Record the level settings in Table A3 in the appendix for future reference.

Audio Effects

Depending on the specific characteristics of your listening room, you may wish to adjust some of the audio settings, such as tone controls, to improve performance. Access these settings from the Audio Effects menu. Press the Audio Effects Button on the front panel or remote, and the screen shown in Figure 65 will appear. The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Audio Effects line.

NOTE: The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source independently.

Figure 64 – Adjust Speaker Levels Menu

All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings.

Reset Levels: If you wish to start by resetting all of the levels to their factory defaults of 0dB, scroll down to this line and press the OK Button. The levels will be reset.

If you are using an external source to set your output levels, simply navigate to each channel, press the Set Button and use the / Buttons to adjust the level as desired between –10dB and +10dB.

If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 254’s internal test tone, adjust the TEST TONE line as follows.

Test Tone: This line determines whether the test tone is active. To begin the process of setting the levels, press the OK Button repeatedly to select the OFF, AUTO or MANUAL setting. Any time you manually move the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen, this

setting will automatically change to OFF, stopping the test tone.

When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels, pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later, as indicated by the highlight bar. You may adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there by using the / Buttons. You may also use the

/¤ Buttons at any time to move the cursor to another line, and the test tone will follow the cursor.

When this setting reads MANUAL, the test tone will not move to the next channel until you use the /¤ Buttons to move it.

NOTE: Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is active does not carry over to other mode groups. We recom- mend that after you have set the levels satisfactorily in one mode, you note the results and change to other surround modes. For those modes that don’t reflect your level settings,

Figure 65 – Audio Effects Menu

Tone Control: This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are active. When it’s off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no changes. When it’s on, the bass and treble frequencies are boosted

or cut depending upon the tone-control settings. When an analog audio source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo surround mode is selected, setting the Tone Control to “Off” places the unit in analog bypass mode, with no digital processing of the analog signal.

Treble: Boost or cut the high frequencies by up to 10dB by using the

/ Buttons to change the temperature bar setting. The default setting is 0dB, at the center of the temperature bar.

Bass: Boost or cut the low frequencies by up to 10dB by using the

/ Buttons to change the temperature bar setting. The default setting is 0dB, at the center of the temperature bar.

LFE Trim: This setting may be used to attenuate the loudness of the subwoofer. The setting defaults to 0dB, which is the maximum. Press the

/ Buttons to reduce the level by up to 10dB; the setting will appear as a negative number.

Night Mode: This setting is used with specially encoded Dolby Digital programs to compress the signal so that louder passages do not disturb others, while dialogue remains intelligible.

• Off: For normal listening.

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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 AntennasHdmi Connections Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo 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 Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Turn on your source device Enter a code from , aboveStep 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 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 ModeManual 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 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 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 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