Harman-Kardon AVR 254 manual

IR Transmitter Lens

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

Source Selectors

Audio Effects

Alphanumeric Keys

Last

Back/Exit

Teletext

Volume

Mute

Record

Info Settings

AVR Settings

Zone Selector

Device Power On

Device Power Off

Video Modes

Surround Modes

Activity

Navigation

Disc Menu

Channel

Transport Controls

Source Settings

Sleep Settings

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Contents

AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Important 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 Receiver Digital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video Inputs FRONT-PANEL Controls Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume AVR Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote FRONT-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANEL Connections To 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 System Speaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Types of Connections Digital Audio Audio Connections Digital Video FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Video Connections RS-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 Placement Subwoofer Placement Step Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Hdmi Connections Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo 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 Device Connect a Portable Audio Player Step Five Connect the Video Display Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Enter a code from , above Turn on your source device Step Eleven Turn On the AVR Select one or bothTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR AVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology Speaker Setup Menu Screen Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menu Audio and Video Input Selection Set Up Sources HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player Channel Direct Inputs You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Adjust Lip Sync Operation If a video source is playing and there is no picture Using the TunerAVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Source Selection Recording 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 preset Stereo Jack Input Selecting a Surround Mode Audio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced Functions Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Indicates that no surround information is present Night Mode Dolby Surround Settings Manual Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Adjust Speaker Distance MenuMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Audio Effects Menu Off For normal listening Movie For movies and many television broadcasts Video AdjustmentsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting events Color Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Contrast Adjustment OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See Figure Installing a Multizone SystemMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone System Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menu Appearance Punch-Through Programming Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Processor Reset Memory Troubleshooting Guide Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Table A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Music 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 Tuner DTS-ES Matrix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs Performance Analog Bypass Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo 39 40 AVR DVD Table A13 Remote Control Function List VCR Table A13 Aiwa Table A14 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table 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 DVD Table 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

Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual

Models: AVR 254