AVR
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Information
Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface
Important Safety Information
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
Harman Kardon AVR 354 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver
Audio Section
Audio Inputs
Supplied Accessories
Audio/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 Sensor
Digital Video 4 Analog Indicator
List Input Audio Inputs Optical 4 Standby/On Main Power
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REAR-PANEL Connections
Component
Audio Outputs Video
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
Surround Modes
Introduction to Home Theater
Typical Home Theater System
Multichannel Audio
Connections
Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
Types of Connections
Speaker Connections
Digital Audio
Audio Connections
Video Connections
Antennas
Digital 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 Placement
Front Speaker Placement
Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System
Subwoofer Placement
Step One Connect the Speakers
Installation
Step Two Connect the Subwoofer
Step Three Connect the Antennas
Audio Connections for non-HDMI sources
Hdmi Connections
Video 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
Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device
Connect an iPod Using Docking Station
Step 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 Figure
Step Eleven Turn On the AVR
Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR
AVR Power On and Source Selectors
Initial Setup
Using the On-Screen Menu System
Configure 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 Tuner
Source Selection
If a video source is playing and there is no picture
XM Radio Operation
Recording
Charge the iPod
Using Docking Station
Press the Menu Button to view the slide-out menu
IPod Manual Mode, the iPod menus will only be visible
Selecting a Surround Mode
Using The Bridge
‹ / › Buttons
Digital Audio Signals
Analog Audio Signals
Advanced Functions
Audio Processing and Surround Sound
Or 96kHz, and 5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM
Indicates that no surround information is present
Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide
Night Mode
Dolby Surround Settings
Manual Setup
Step Three Manual Setup Menu
Step Two Measure Speaker Distances
Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
Sub Mode
Number of Speakers
Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly
Audio Effects Menu
Nature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting
Video Adjustments
Sports For sporting events
Movie For movies and many television broadcasts
Brightness Adjustment
How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
Contrast Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Installing a Multizone System
Multizone Operation
Operating the Multizone System
General AVR Settings
System Settings
Menu Appearance
Menus and displays English, French, Spanish or German
Resetting the Remote
Advanced Remote Control Functions
Punch-Through Programming
Activities Macros
Memory
Processor Reset
Troubleshooting Guide
Table A2 Source Setting Defaults
Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes
Appendix
Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections
Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults
Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults
Table A5 Source Settings
Table A6 Audio Effects Settings
Table A7 Video Modes Settings
Table A9 Remote Control Codes
Table A10 System Settings
Table A8 Surround Modes
Table A12 Surround Modes
Table A11 Zone 2 Settings
Experience Tuner
Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desired
Movie 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 Signal
Performance Via Hdmi DTS-ES Matrix
DTS Stereo
Channel Stereo
Appropriate when a subwoofer is used
Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo
Analog Bypass
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Table A13 Remote Control Function List
Radio
DMC1000
Table A13
Power Off
Button Name
Game
Aiwa
Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR
Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV
Table A14
Table A16
Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD
Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD
Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT
Table A17
Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes
Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL
Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes
Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo
AVR 354 Technical Specifications