Harman-Kardon AVR 254 guide

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Harman-Kardon AVR 254 owner manual

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AVR Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Harman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Audio Section Audio/Video Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume FRONT-PANEL Controls AVR Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote FRONT-PANEL Connections REAR-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and Hawaii To that source Hdmi Remote Control Functions Page Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for Typical Home Theater System Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Multichannel Audio Types of Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Speaker Connections Audio Connections Digital Audio Video Connections FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Digital Video RS-232 Serial Port Front Speaker Placement Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Subwoofer Placement Step Two Connect the Subwoofer InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Three Connect the Antennas Video Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsAudio Connections for non-HDMI sources Connect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder Step Five Connect the Video Display Connect a Portable Audio Player Step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerStep Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Turn on your source device Enter a code from , above Two 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 Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menu Speaker Setup Menu Screen Set Up Sources Audio and Video Input Selection Channel Direct Inputs HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player Adjust Lip Sync You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Operation Source Selection Using the TunerAVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press If a video source is playing and there is no picture Press the OK Button to store the new preset On screen when a video display is in useTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Recording Selecting a Surround Mode Stereo Jack Input Advanced Functions Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround Sound Indicates that no surround information is present Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Dolby Surround Settings Night Mode Step 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 Off For normal listening Audio Effects Menu Sports For sporting events Video AdjustmentsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Movie For movies and many television broadcasts Contrast Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Color Adjustment Operating the Multizone System Installing a Multizone SystemMultizone Operation OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See Figure Menu Appearance System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German Processor Reset Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Punch-Through Programming Memory Troubleshooting Guide Appendix Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table 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 A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround Modes Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Performance Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs DTS-ES Matrix Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Analog Bypass 39 40 Table A13 Remote Control Function List AVR DVD Table A13 VCR Aiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A14 Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVOPage Page AVR 254 Technical Specifications DTS