AVR
Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Information
Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface
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Table of Contents
Introduction
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Harman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver
Audio Section
Supplied Accessories
Audio Inputs
Audio/Video Inputs
Digital Audio Inputs
Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume
FRONT-PANEL Controls
Input Indicators IR Sensor
Resolution Video Source Navigation
Digital Video 4 Analog Indicator
List Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main Power
REAR-PANEL Connections
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Audio Outputs Video
Component
FM 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
Introduction to Home Theater
Surround Modes
Typical Home Theater System
Multichannel Audio
Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
Connections
Types of Connections
Speaker Connections
Audio Connections
Digital Audio
Antennas
Video Connections
Digital Video
Analog Video
FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure
RS-232 Serial Port
Speaker Placement
Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System
Front Speaker Placement
Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System
Subwoofer Placement
Installation
Step One Connect the Speakers
Step Two Connect the Subwoofer
Step Three Connect the Antennas
Hdmi Connections
Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources
Video Connections for non-HDMI sources
Component video Video
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
Connect an iPod Using Docking Station
Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device
Step Five Connect the Video Display
Step Six Plug in AC Power
Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote
Turn on your source device
Enter a code from , above
Step Ten Install a Multizone System Optional
Step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output Optional
Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure
Advantage of using the Zone 2 Audio Outputs is the ability
Step 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 Setup
Configure the AVR 354 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 press
Source Selection
If a video source is playing and there is no picture
Recording
XM Radio Operation
Using Docking Station
Charge the iPod
Press 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
Analog Audio Signals
Digital Audio Signals
Advanced Functions
Audio Processing and Surround Sound
Indicates that no surround information is present
Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM
Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide
Dolby Surround Settings
Night Mode
Step Three Manual Setup Menu
Manual Setup
Step Two Measure Speaker Distances
Sub Mode
Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
Number of Speakers
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly
Audio Effects Menu
Video Adjustments
Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting
Sports For sporting events
Movie For movies and many television broadcasts
How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
Brightness Adjustment
Contrast Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Multizone Operation
Installing a Multizone System
Operating the Multizone System
System Settings
General AVR Settings
Menu Appearance
Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German
Advanced Remote Control Functions
Resetting the Remote
Punch-Through Programming
Activities Macros
Processor Reset
Memory
Troubleshooting Guide
Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes
Table A2 Source Setting Defaults
Appendix
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 Settings
Table A7 Video Modes Settings
Table A10 System Settings
Table A9 Remote Control Codes
Table A8 Surround Modes
Table A11 Zone 2 Settings
Table A12 Surround Modes
Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired
Experience Tuner
Movie 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 discs
Performance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix
DTS Stereo
Appropriate when a subwoofer is used
Channel Stereo
Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo
Analog Bypass
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Radio
Table A13 Remote Control Function List
DMC1000
Power Off
Table A13
Button Name
Game
Aiwa
Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV
Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR
Table A14
Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD
Table A16
Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT
Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD
Table A17
Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL
Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes
Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes
Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo
AVR 354 Technical Specifications