Harman Kardon AVR 254, Owner'S Manual

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5
2 SAFETY INFORMATION
6 INTRODUCTION
8
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
17
INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER
18 CONNECTIONS
18 Speaker Connections
18 Subwoofer
18 Connecting Source Devices to the AVR
19 Audio Connections
19 Digital Audio
19 Analog Audio
20 Video Connections
20 Digital Video
20 Analog Video
20 Antennas
21 RS-232 Serial Port
22 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
24
INSTALLATION
24 Step One – Connect the Speakers
24 Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer
24 Step Three – Connect the Antennas
24 Step Four – Connect the Source Components
28 Step Five – Connect the Video Display
29 Step Six – Plug in AC Power
29 Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote
29 Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote
30 Step Nine – Remote IR Inputs and Output (optional)
31 Step Ten – Install a Multizone System (optional)
31 Step Eleven – Turn On the AVR 254
33 INITIAL SETUP
33 Using the On-Screen Menu System
33 Configure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology
35 Set Up Sources
38 OPERATION
38 Turning On the AVR 254
38 Volume Control
38 Mute Function
38 Sleep Timer
38 Audio Effects
38 Video Modes
38 Headphones
39 Source Selection
39 Using the Tuner
40 XM Radio Operation
40 Recording
41 Stereo Jack Input
41 Selecting a Surround Mode
42 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
42 Audio Processing and Surround Sound
42 Analog Audio Signals
42 Digital Audio Signals
43 Surround Modes
44 Dolby Surround Settings
44 Night Mode
45 Manual Setup
45 Step One – Determine Speaker Crossover
45 Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances
45 Step Three – Manual Setup Menu
46 Number of Speakers
46 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu
46 Sub Mode
47 Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
47 Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
48 Audio Effects
49 Video Adjustments
49 Video Modes
50 How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings
51 Multizone Operation
51 Installing a Multizone System
51 Operating the Multizone System
52 System Settings
53 Advanced Remote Control Functions
53 Punch-Through Programming
53 Activities (Macros)
53 Resetting the Remote
53 Processor Reset
54 Memory
55
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
56 APPENDIX
63, 75 Trademark Acknowledgments
75 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
For Canadian model
Modèle pour les Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
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