Harman-Kardon AVR 254 instruction

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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 Introduction Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon productHarman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section Supplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video 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 Introduction to Home Theater Surround ModesTypical Home Theater System Multichannel Audio Connecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsTypes of Connections Speaker Connections Audio Connections Digital Audio FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure AntennasVideo Connections Digital Video RS-232 Serial Port Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel SystemFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Subwoofer Placement Installation Step One Connect the SpeakersStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the Antennas Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsVideo 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 Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC PowerStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Turn on your source device Enter a code from , above Select 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 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 Using the Tuner AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each pressSource Selection If a video source is playing and there is no picture On screen when a video display is in use To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locationsPress the OK Button to store the new preset Recording Selecting a Surround Mode Stereo Jack Input Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions 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 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 Off For normal listening Audio Effects Menu Video Adjustments Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural settingSports For sporting events Movie For movies and many television broadcasts How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Brightness AdjustmentContrast Adjustment Color Adjustment Installing a Multizone System Multizone OperationOperating the Multizone System OK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See Figure System Settings General AVR SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German Advanced Remote Control Functions Resetting the RemoteProcessor Reset Punch-Through Programming Memory Troubleshooting Guide Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table 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 A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround Modes Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired Experience TunerMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Rate used on DVD-Video discsPerformance DTS-ES Matrix Appropriate when a subwoofer is used Channel StereoChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel 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 A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL Table A22 Remote Control Product CodesTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVOPage Page AVR 254 Technical Specifications DTS