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Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

AVR 254

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual

Contents

Page Important Safety Instructions SAFETY INFORMATIONUnpacking Important Safety InformationSAFETY INFORMATION CleaningSTAPLE INVOICE HERE For Canadian model TABLE OF CONTENTSModèle pour les Canadien Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product INTRODUCTIONAudio Section Surround ModesAudio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsFRONT-PANELCONTROLS AVR Info FRONT-PANELCONNECTIONS is not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANELCONNECTIONSto that source REAR-PANELCONNECTIONSS-Video REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Menu Button This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the AVR 254’s main menu, press the AVR Settings Button REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSSurround Modes INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATERTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioCONNECTIONS Connecting Source Devices to the AVRTypes of Connections Speaker ConnectionsCONNECTIONS Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Analog AudioVideo Connections AntennasDigital Video Analog VideoCONNECTIONS RS-232Serial PortFigure 14 - AM Antenna SPEAKER PLACEMENT SPEAKER PLACEMENT Subwoofer PlacementStep One - Connect the Speakers INSTALLATIONStep Two - Connect the Subwoofer Step Three - Connect the AntennasAudio Connections for non-HDMIsources HDMI ConnectionsVideo Connections for non-HDMIsources INSTALLATIONConnect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo INSTALLATIONConnect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-OnlyRecorder Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-OnlyDeviceINSTALLATION Connect a Portable Audio Player Step Five - Connect the Video DisplayINSTALLATION Step Seven - Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six - Plug in AC PowerStep Eight - Program Sources Into the Remote INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION Step Nine - Remote IR Inputs and Output Optional2.Turn on your source device 4.Enter a code from Step 1, aboveStep Eleven - Turn On the AVR Step Ten - Install a Multizone System OptionalINSTALLATION Figure 42 - AVR Power On and Source Selectors INSTALLATIONUsing the On-ScreenMenu System INITIAL SETUPConfigure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology Figure 46 - Speaker Setup Menu Screen INITIAL SETUPFigure 47 - EzSet/EQ Screen Figure 48 - EzSet/EQ Number of SpeakersINITIAL SETUP Set Up Sources6-/8-ChannelDirect Inputs INITIAL SETUPFigure 51 - Adjust Lip Sync INITIAL SETUPSleep Timer Volume ControlHeadphones OPERATIONSource Selection Using the TunerOPERATION XM Radio Operation RecordingOPERATION Selecting a Surround Mode Stereo Jack InputOPERATION Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsADVANCED FUNCTIONS Audio Processing and Surround SoundADVANCED FUNCTIONS Each line is set to a default surround modeSurround Modes ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Dolby Surround SettingsNight Mode Half A mild compression is appliedStep Three - Manual Setup Menu Manual SetupStep Two - Measure Speaker Distances Step One – Determine Speaker CrossoverNumber of Speakers Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode ADVANCED FUNCTIONSADVANCED FUNCTIONS Adjust Speaker Distance MenuAudio Effects ADVANCED FUNCTIONSOff For normal listening ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Video AdjustmentsVideo Modes •Half: Applies moderate compressionBrightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentMultizone Operation Installing a Multizone SystemOperating the Multizone System ADVANCED FUNCTIONSGeneral AVR Settings System SettingsMenu Appearance ADVANCED FUNCTIONSResetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsProcessor Reset Punch-ThroughProgrammingADVANCED FUNCTIONS MemoryTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE APPENDIX Table A2 - Source Setting DefaultsTable A4 - Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 - Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsAPPENDIX Table A6 - Audio Effects Settings Table A5 - Source SettingsTable A7 - Video Modes Settings APPENDIXTable A10 - System Settings Table A9 - Remote Control CodesTable A8 - Surround Modes APPENDIXTable A12 - Surround Modes Table A11 - Zone 2 SettingsAPPENDIX Surround Mode APPENDIXSurround Mode APPENDIXSurround Mode APPENDIXAPPENDIX APPENDIX Table A13 - Remote Control Function ListAPPENDIX Table A13 - continuedAPPENDIX Table A14 - Remote Control Product Codes TVAPPENDIX Table A14 - continuedAPPENDIX Table A16 - Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRAPPENDIX Table A17 - Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CDTable A19 - Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A18 - Remote Control Product Codes DVDAPPENDIX Table A22 - Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 - Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A23 - Remote Control Product Codes APPENDIXPage Page AVR 254 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS