Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

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APPENDIX

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type	AVR 254 Source	Digital Audio Connection	Analog Audio Connection	Video Connections
Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV	CBL/SAT	HDMI 2	Analog 1	HDMI 2
or other device that delivers
television programs

DVD Audio/Video, SACD,	DVD	HDMI 1	Analog 2	HDMI 1
Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player

Media Server, including	Media Server	Optical 2	Analog 5	S-Video 1
Harman Kardon DMC 1000

TV	TV	Optical 1	Analog 3	Component 1*
Video game console	Game	Coaxial 1	Analog 4	Composite 1

Any audio or video device,	AUX	Coax Front	Analog Front	Composite Front (not used for
e.g. CD player, camcorder,				audio-only devices)
cassette deck

Recorder	Any	Coaxial 1 or 2 input and	Analog 4 inputs and outputs	Composite OR S-Video 2 input
		Coaxial Output		and output

Portable audio player	AUX	Any	Stereo Jack (use mini-plug	Not required.
			cable, not included)

*Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non-display device. Do not connect your television’s or video display’s video output to the AVR at any time.

Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults

	Cable/Sat	DVD	Media Server	Radio	TV	Game	AUX
Surround Modes (Auto Select)	Logic 7 Movie	Logic 7 Movie	Logic 7 Movie	Logic 7 Movie	Logic 7 Movie	Logic 7 Movie	Logic 7 Movie

Video Input	HDMI 2	HDMI 1	S-Video 1	N/A	Component 1	Composite 1	Composite Front

Audio Input	HDMI 2	HDMI 1	Optical 2	N/A	Optical 1	Coaxial 1	Coaxial Front

Resolution to Display	720p	720p	720p	720p	720p	720p	720p

Audio Auto Polling	Analog 1	Analog 2	Analog 5	N/A	Analog 3	Analog 4	Analog Front

Zone 2 Audio	Analog 1	Analog 2	Analog 5	N/A	Analog 3	Analog 4	Analog Front

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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