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AVR 354

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Harman-Kardon AVR 354 owner manual Avr

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AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety Information Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Important Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon IntroductionHarman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio Inputs FRONT-PANEL Controls Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Resolution Video Source Navigation Input Indicators IR SensorDigital Video 4 Analog Indicator List Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main Power Is not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANEL Connections Component Audio Outputs VideoFM Antenna Bridge II 1, 2 Input Video Video Monitor REAR-PANEL Connections Main Remote Control Functions Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Transport Controls Zone Indicator Surround Modes Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel Audio Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRTypes of Connections Speaker Connections Digital Audio Audio Connections Video Connections AntennasDigital Video Analog Video RS-232 Serial Port FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Subwoofer Placement Step One Connect the Speakers InstallationStep Two Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the Antennas Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources Hdmi ConnectionsVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Component video Video 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 an iPod Using Docking Station Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other DeviceStep Five Connect the Video Display Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote Step Six Plug in AC Power Enter a code from , above Turn on your source device Step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output Optional Step Ten Install a Multizone System Optional Advantage of using the Zone 2 Audio Outputs is the ability Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See FigureStep Eleven Turn On the AVR Two 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 354 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 AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Using the TunerSource Selection If a video source is playing and there is no picture XM Radio Operation Recording Charge the iPod Using Docking StationPress the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu IPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visible Using The Bridge Selecting a Surround Mode‹ / › Buttons Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAdvanced Functions Audio Processing and Surround Sound Indicates that no surround information is present Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCMVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Night Mode Dolby Surround Settings 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 Audio Effects Menu Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Video AdjustmentsSports For sporting events Movie For movies and many television broadcasts Brightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsContrast Adjustment Color Adjustment Multizone Operation Installing a Multizone SystemOperating the Multizone System General AVR Settings System SettingsMenu Appearance Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German Resetting the Remote Advanced Remote Control FunctionsPunch-Through Programming Activities Macros Memory Processor Reset Troubleshooting Guide Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel 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 A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings Experience Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredMovie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel Tuner Music adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Rate used on DVD-Video discs Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalPerformance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix DTS Stereo Channel Stereo Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo Analog Bypass 41 42 Radio Table A13 Remote Control Function ListDMC1000 Table A13 Power OffButton Name Game Aiwa Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCRTable A14 Table A16 Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A17 Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A23 Remote Control Product Codes Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo AVR 354 Technical Specifications