Harman-Kardon AVR 254 Experience Tuner, Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner

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Surround Mode		Description		Incoming Bitstream or Signal
Surround Mode		Description		Incoming Bitstream or Signal

Dolby Pro Logic II		Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround		• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1
Game		channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming		• Analog (2-channel)
		experience.		• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic		Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal		• Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1
		containing information below 7kHz to the surround channels.		• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel
Mode Group		which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. The
		Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit-
		streams, but thanks to the AVR 254’s post-processor, they may also be used
		with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with an added surround		• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,
Movie		back channel.		3/2/.0 or .1, EX
				• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability		• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1,
Music		of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx		3/2/.0 or .1, EX
		Music adds a surround back channel.		• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic IIx		This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit		• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1
Game		of a surround back channel.		• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Dolby Virtual Speaker		Simulates 5.1 channels when only two speakers are present, or a more		See below.
Mode Group		enveloping sound field is desired.

Dolby Virtual Speaker		When only two main speakers are present, the Reference mode virtualizes		• Dolby Digital (uses only two-speaker mode
Reference		a full surround presentation with accurate localization.		when signal does not contain center channel
				information)
				• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

Dolby Virtual Speaker		Wide mode may be used with two main speakers to widen the front		• Dolby Digital (number of channels available
Wide		soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers.		varies by number of channels in signal)
				• Analog (2-channel)
				• Tuner
				• PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz)

DTS Digital		Using a different encoding/decoding method than Dolby Digital, it also		• DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1,
		provides up to five discrete main channels, plus an LFE channel.		3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1
				• DTS-ES Matrix (played as 5.1)
				• DTS-ES Discrete (played as 5.1)

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Contents AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product IntroductionHarman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio SectionAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio 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 Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioConnections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsAntennas FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureVideo Connections Digital VideoRS-232 Serial Port Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel SystemSubwoofer Placement Step One Connect the Speakers InstallationStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the AntennasAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsVideo 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 Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Enter a code from , above Turn on your source deviceSelect one or both Step Eleven Turn On the AVRTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR AVR Power On and Source Selectors Using the On-Screen Menu System Initial SetupConfigure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology 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 AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Using the TunerSource Selection If a video source is playing and there is no pictureTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations On screen when a video display is in usePress the OK Button to store the new preset RecordingStereo Jack Input Selecting a Surround ModeDigital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround SoundVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Indicates that no surround information is presentNight Mode Dolby Surround SettingsStep Three Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Sub Mode Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuNumber of Speakers Adjust Speaker Distance Menu Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Audio Effects Menu Off For normal listeningNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Video AdjustmentsSports For sporting events Movie For movies and many television broadcastsBrightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentMultizone Operation Installing a Multizone SystemOperating the Multizone System OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See FigureGeneral AVR Settings System SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or GermanResetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsProcessor Reset Punch-Through ProgrammingMemory Troubleshooting Guide Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A5 Source SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A10 System Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A8 Surround Modes Table A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 SettingsExperience Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel TunerRate used on DVD-Video discs Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPerformance DTS-ES MatrixChannel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass39 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 A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVOPage Page DTS AVR 254 Technical Specifications