Harman-Kardon AVR 254 Audio/Video Inputs, Digital Audio Inputs, Outputs, Ease of Use

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Audio Inputs

•AM/FM/XM®* tuner

•Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable)

•Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable)

•6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (assignable)

•Stereo mini-jack (assignable)

Audio/Video Inputs

•Three Analog Video (assignable)

•Front-panel Analog Video (assignable)

•Component Video 1 and 2, 100MHz (assignable)

•Three HDMI™ (V.1.3 with Deep Color and audio/video processing)

•Faroudja DCDi Cinema® video processing

Transcodes composite and S-video to component video

Transcodes 480i video to component video format, with upscaling to 1080i

Transcodes 480i video to HDMI output, with upscaling up to 1080p

Digital Audio Inputs

•Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel

•Optical: two rear-panel/one front-panel

Outputs

•7.1-Channel preamp outputs

•Analog Audio 2 and 4

•Analog Video 2

•Video monitor (composite, S-video and component)

•Digital audio (one coaxial)

•HDMI (V.1.3 with Deep Color)

•Multizone audio: speaker- and line-level (shared with surround back channels)

•Headphone

INTRODUCTION

Ease of Use

•EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied)

•Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in high-definition video

•Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display

•Color-coded connections

•Programmable 7-device main remote control

•Source input renaming

•Lip Sync Delay (up to 180msec)

•RS-232 serial port for system upgrades

•Switched accessory power outlet

•Remote infrared (IR) input and output

•Zone 2 IR input

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 254. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

•System remote control

•EzSet/EQ microphone

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•Four AAA batteries

•Two covers for front-panel jacks

*XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required. Hardware and service sold separately. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

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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 SubwooferAudio 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 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 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 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 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 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