Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual Table A8 Surround Modes, Table A9 Remote Control Codes

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Table A8 – Surround Modes

	Default	Cable/Sat	DVD	Media Server	Radio	TV	Game	AUX
Auto Select	Logic 7 Movie or
	native digital format

Virtual Surround	Dolby Virtual
	Speaker Reference

Stereo	7 CH Stereo

Movie	Logic 7 Movie

Music	Logic 7 Music

Game	Logic 7 Game

Center Width*	0
Dimension*	0
Panorama*	Off

*Note: These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music mode has been selected. Access these settings by selecting the Edit option.

Table A9 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input

Cable/Sat

DVD

Media Server

TV

Game

AUX

Device Type (if changed)

Product Code

Table A10 – System Settings

Feature	Default	Your Setting
Front Panel Dimmer	On 100%

Volume Units	dB

Volume Default	Off

Volume Default Level	-25dB

Unit of Measure	Feet

Language	English

HDMI Audio to TV	Off

OSD Transparency	Normal

Volume/Status Messages	3 seconds

Menus	5 seconds

Setup and Slide-In Menus	15 minutes

Screen Saver	5 minutes

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Contents AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Audio Section IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Harman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video ReceiverDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video 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 Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Typical Home Theater SystemSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Types of ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsDigital Video FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Video ConnectionsRS-232 Serial Port Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Front Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Step Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the SubwooferVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsAudio 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 Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Enter a code from , above Turn on your source deviceTwo 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 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 If a video source is playing and there is no picture Using the TunerAVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Source SelectionRecording On screen when a video display is in useTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Press the OK Button to store the new presetStereo Jack Input Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Indicates that no surround information is presentNight Mode Dolby Surround SettingsStep 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 Audio Effects Menu Off For normal listeningMovie For movies and many television broadcasts Video AdjustmentsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting eventsColor Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentOK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See Figure Installing a Multizone SystemMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone SystemMenus and displays English, French, Spanish or German System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menu AppearancePunch-Through Programming Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Processor ResetMemory Troubleshooting Guide Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults AppendixTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel 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 A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 SettingsMusic adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel TunerDTS-ES Matrix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs PerformanceAnalog Bypass Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo39 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 A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVO Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A23 Remote Control Product CodesPage Page DTS AVR 254 Technical Specifications