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Harman Kardon AVR 354 User's Manual

1. AUX No Button Name CBL SAT Game CD HDTV PVD TiVO VCR 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On Power On Play Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 04 Device Power Off Power Off stop Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 05 CBL SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 DVD Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 The Bridge Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio 09 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Media Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 AUX Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects 14 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes 15 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ie 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 18 3 3 d 9 S 3 3 19 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 20 5
2. This means the speaker is capable of playing sounds throughout the frequency spectrum from the high pitches to the bass Specify the size of the subwoofer s transducer as 8 10 12 or 15 inches Make a note of each speaker group s crossover setting in Table A3 in the appendix When you have finished entering the settings remember to select Back not Exit Sub Mode Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line to program bass management for the subwoofer The subwoofer s setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers e f you set the front speakers to a numeric crossover frequency the subwoofer setting will be LFE and you won t be able to change it All low frequency information will always be sent to the subwoofer lf you don t have a subwoofer we recommend that you either upgrade to full range speakers or add a subwoofer to your system at the earliest opportunity e f you set the front speakers to LARGE you may select between two possible settings for the subwoofer m L R LFE This setting sends all low frequency information to the subwoofer including both information that would normally ADVANCED FUNCTIONS be played through the front left and right speakers and the special low frequency effects LFE channel information m FE his setting plays low frequency information contained in the left and right program channels to the front speakers and directs only the LFE channel information t
3. D D 9 5 9 5 21 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 22 i l 23 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 20 Last Prev Ch Enter Prev Ch Instant Replay Enter Last 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity 28 Back Exit Bypass Clear Exit Cancel Exit Exit Cancel 29 Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu Menu 30 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up 9i Left Left Left Left Left Left Left 32 OK OK Select Enter Setup Select Enter Right Right Right Right Right Right Right 34 Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light 39 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down 36 Disc Menu OsD DVD Menu OsD AV TiVo OsD 3 Red Guide e Open Close Caption Mark Window 38 Green PPV n Random Play Fav Ch Repeat Live TV 39 Yellow Fav Ch S Repeat MTS Jump Up Slow 40 Blue Music X Intro Scan Aspect Jump Down Skip 4 Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 42 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 43 Channel Page Up Channel Up ocan Up 10 Channel Up Channel Up Channel Up Channel Up Channel Page Down Channel Down scan Down Disc Skip Channel Down Channel Down Channel Down Channel Down 44 Previous Slow Down okip Down Back Last Clip Thumb Down scan Down 45 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause 46 Next Slow Up Skip Up Replay Next Clip Thumb Up scan Up 4 Rew lt lt Pr
4. HDMI Video If the set top box and the TV both have an HDMI connector connect the set top box as follows see Figure 24 e Connect the set top s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR Component Video If the set top box or the TV does not have an HDMI connector but they both have component video connectors connect the set top box as follows see Figure 25 e Connect the set top s component video output to the Component Video 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR if available e Connect the set top s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical Inputs on the AVR If available Composite S Video If the best video connection common to both the set top box and the TV is either S video or composite video follow these steps see Figure 27 e Connect the set top s S video or composite video output use one connection only to the corresponding Video 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR e Connect the set top s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical Inputs on the AVR if available For fully analog set top boxes connect the box s analog audio outputs to the AVR s Analog 1 2 3 4 or 5 Audio Inputs e faa i ka EN lr S P F re 010 OOo O Jo O O o 9 CO 6 Foure Z 2 ordi a Composite or S Video Equipped Set Top Box Connect a CD Player or Any Audio Only Device If the CD player or other component has a digital audio output connect it to any available digital aud
5. a Ma a Servar EN E Figure 46 AVR Power On and Source Selectors NOTES Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote i e Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game or AUX the remote will switch modes to transmit the codes programmed to operate that device To control the receiver press the AVR Settings Button to return the remote to AVR mode Some AVR functions are available in all device modes and you don t have to press the AVR Settings Button first to use them Volume Controls including Mute Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes AVR Settings Info Settings oleep Settings and AVR Power On and Off If you are not using the AVR s HDMI Output with your display you may not see a picture the first time you turn on the AVR 354 or after a system reset To correct this press the front panel Resolution Button to display the current video output resolution Use the A Button to change it to 480i which should be compatible with all video displays then press the OK Button to select the new setting You will be prompted to accept or cancel the change the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel Press the W Button to view the ACCEPT option and then press the OK Button to complete the change to the output resolution Follow the directions in the Initial Setup section to configure the AVR to function correctly with your display and other components Before you begin enjoying your new r
6. 2 channel e Tuner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz APPENDIX Surround Mode Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Description Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming experience Incoming Bitstream or Signal e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 e Analog 2 channel e Juner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Original version of Dolby Pro Logic that steered a mono signal containing information below kHz to the surround channels e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic IIx Mode Group An expansion of Dolby Pro Logic II that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers The Dolby Pro Logic Ilx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit streams but thanks to the AVR 354 s post processor they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5 1 modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie with an added surround back channel e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 EX e Analog 2 channel e uner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music including the availability of center width dimension and panorama adjustments Dol
7. Audio Effects This button is only used to operate the AVR Press it to directly access the Audio Effects submenu which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu See the Initial Setup section for more information Video Modes This button is only used to operate the AVR Press it for direct access to the Video Modes submenu which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display or TV Each succes Sive press scrolls to the next line in the menu See the Advanced Functions section for more information ourround Modes This button is only used to operate the AVR Press it to directly access the Surround Modes submenu Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu or use the A W Buttons to scroll to the next line Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Each menu line represents a type of audio signal and is set to the preferred surround mode that you manually select Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and the avail able surround mode options for the current signal will appear Use the A V Buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK Button to engage it Press the Back Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy See the Advanced Functions section for more information on
8. Bare wire cables are installed as follows see Figure 2 1 Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass through hole in the collar is revealed 2 Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole 3 Hand tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly 2 Figure 2 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires Subwoofer The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker used to play only the low frequencies bass which require much more power than the other speaker channels In order to obtain the best results most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers in which the speaker contains its own amplifier on board Usually a line level nonamplified connection is made from the receiver s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer as shown in Figure 3 but sometimes the subwoofer is connected to the receiver using the front left and right speaker outputs as with passive in wall subwoofers and then the front left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the subwoofer Although the subwoofer output looks similar to the analog audio jacks used for the various components it is filtered and only allows the low frequencies to pass Don t connect this output to any other devices Although doing so won t cause any harm performance will suffer Preout Subwoofer Figure 3 Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 354 is designed to process audio and video input signals playing ba
9. Front Panel Dimmer Some people find the front panel messages distracting while watching a movie The AVR 354 allows you to dim the front panel lighting or turn it off altogether When the display is partly or fully dimmed it will return to full brightness for five seconds whenever a command is entered and then it will dim again Select On 100 for full brightness dim to 50 or 25 of full brightness or select Off to fully darken the display The light inside the Volume Control will go out when the display is partly or fully dimmed but the Power Indicator will always remain lit to remind you that the AVR is powered on General AVR Settings Volume Units Select whether volume is displayed in the conventional decibel scale or on a numeric scale from O to 100 When the decibel scale is used OdB is the maximum volume with lower volumes measured as negative values Volume Default and Volume Default Level These two settings are used together to program a volume level the AVR will always switch to when turned on This feature avoids discomfort for listeners in case the last user turned the volume very high Turn Volume Default on and then set the Volume Default Level to the desired turn on volume Unit of Measure his setting only affects the speaker distance settings when performing Manual Speaker Setup Select between meters and feet iPod Charging When The Bridge Il is connected and an iPod is docked the device s battery charges as
10. IHF A 200mV 4 7k ohms 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Pro Logic I I Dolby Digital AC 3 BIS Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Slew Rate FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection 40dB 00dB 00dB 10Hz 130kHz 35 Amps Unmeasurable AQV usec 8 5 108 0MHz IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 68dB Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 40dB 1kHz 400kHz 70dB 80dB 90dB Please register your AVR 354 at www harmankardon com NOTE You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 920 1 720 kHz signal to Noise Ratio 45qB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 pV Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Television Format NISC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video 10Hz 8MHz 30B Video Frequency Response Component Video 10Hz 100MHz 30B HDMI Version 1 3a with 10 bit Deep Color General AC 120V 60Hz 118W idle 890W maximum 7 channels driven Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17 5 16 inches 440mm 21 7 8 i
11. Noise Reduction Off MPEG Noise Reduction Off Cross Color Suppressor Off Film Mode Detect Off Note These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom Note These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected APPENDIX Table A8 Surround Modes Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or native digital format Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual speaker Reference Stereo 7 CH Stereo Movie Logic Movie Music Logic Music Game Logic 7 Game Center Width 0 Dimension 0 Panorama Off Note These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic Il or lIx Music mode has been selected Access these settings by selecting the Edit option Table A9 Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type if changed Product Code Cable Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Table A10 System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Front Panel Dimmer On 100 Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level 200B Unit of Measure reet iPod Charging Off Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off OSD Transparency Normal Volume Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 5 Seconds Setup and Slide In Menus 15 minutes ocreen Saver o minutes Table A11 Zone 2 Settings APPEND
12. Shuffle Mode Each press of the OK Button switches the setting Press the Menu Button to view the slide out menu shuffle by Song shuffle by Album or Off to end random playback Back This option appears while navigating the contents of the iPod Repeat Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current only Select it to return to the previous screen P g p album or play list Each press of the OK Button switches the setting Music Select this line to navigate the audio materials stored on repeat Off repeat One or repeat All the iPod NOTE The iTunes application allows you to set certain selections to always be skipped in Shuffle mode The AVR 354 s settings cannot override these iTunes settings Table 2 summarizes the controls available when The Bridge Il is in use Table 2 Using The Bridge Il iPod Function Remote Control Key Play Play p Pause Pause Il Menu Menu oelect OK ocroll Reverse scroll Forward Forward Search Next Track Reverse Search Previous Track Page Up Down Left Arrow lt q Right Arrow Me Forward Next pp Reverse Previous 44 Channel Page Up Down While scrolling hold the key to scroll faster Use the Page Up Down control on the remote to scroll a page at a time NOTES e he Play and Pause functions are not available unless content has been selected for playback by navigating the menu system e Jo search within a tr
13. cable RCA Multichannel analog connections are used with some high definition sources where the copy protected digital content is decoded inside the source These types of connections are usually used with DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc HD DVD and other multichannel players See Figure 8 However the multichannel analog audio connection is not required for DVD Audio players compliant with HDMI version 1 1 or better or HD DVD and Blu ray Disc players that decode the digital audio internally and output linear PCM signals in digital format Consult the owner s guide for your disc player for more Information Front Surround Center Multichannel analog audio cable RCA Subwoofer Figure 8 Multichannel Analog Audio Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary dedicated audio connection called The Bridge Il If you own a docking iPod most models AG or later connect The Bridge Il included to The Bridge Il port on the receiver See Figure 9 Dock your iPod not included in The Bridge Il and you may listen to your audio materials through your high perform ance audio system You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo or video capable iPod that supports video browsing You may even use the AVR 354 remote to control the iPod with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR The Bridge Il outputs analog audio to the AVR 354 and it is available t
14. ion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law aT ES OT MITE PUNE TeDeieza l e As of this writing video browsing is only supported on the Using Bridge Docking Station iPod 5G iPod classic and iPod nano 3G For other iPod models The Bridge Il is an included dock that is compatible with most docking it is not possible to view photos or videos on an external iPod models 4G and later not included When The Bridge II is con monitor while using The Bridge Il However you may pur nected to its proprietary input on the AVR 354 and the iPod is docked chase a compatible A V cable from Apple Inc that has a dock you may play the audio video and still image materials on your iPod connector on one end and conventional audio and video through your high quality audio video system operate the iPod using plugs on the other end The audio video plugs may be con the AVR remote or the AVR s front panel controls view navigation nected to any available analog inputs on the AVR as you messages on the AVR s front panel or a connected video display would for any other source device and charge the IPod e Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on your Either press the front panel Source Selector repeatedly until the message IPod check the Video Settings menu on the iPod and make The Bridge is CONNECTED appears in the front panel or press The sure that the TV Out setting is set to On The TV Signal setting Bridge Source Selector o
15. lf you retitled the source the new title will appear The audio and video inputs assigned to the source will also appear briefly The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line Any other settings you adjusted in the Setup Source menu will also be selected You may view these settings in the Source Info menu at any time by pressing the Info Settings Button VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS If a video source is playing and there is no picture e Check that you have selected the source to which the video input was assigned e Check the wires for a loose or incorrect connection e Check that you have selected the correct video input on the display device TV e ry pressing the Resolution Button on the front panel repeat edly until the correct video output resolution is selected and a picture appears You will be prompted to accept or cancel the resolution change as the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel Press the w Button to view the ACCEPT option and then press the OK Button to complete the change to the output resolution OPEHATION Additional Tips for Systems Using HDMI e urn off all devices including the TV AVR and any source components e Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the cable between the TV and AVR and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device e Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR and connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last e
16. or picture e Intermittent input connections e Mute is on e Volume control is down e Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure e Press Mute Button e urn up volume control No sound from any speaker PROTECT message appears on front panel e Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short e Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems e Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends e Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers e ncorrect surround mode e nput is monaural e ncorrect configuration e Stereo or Mono program material e Select a mode other than Stereo e here is no surround information from mono sources e Check speaker mode configuration e he surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to remote commands e Weak batteries in remote e Wrong device selected e Remote sensor is obscured e Change remote batteries e Press the AVR selector e Make certain front panel sensor is in line of sight of remote or connect an optional remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner e Local interference e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Letters flash in the channel indicator display and digital audio stops e Digital audio feed paused e
17. submenu which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls see the Initial Setup section for more information Video Modes Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display or TV OK Press this button to select the currently highlighted item Back Exit Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system je uonoes LOANS 9NpOlId 3U WO pepeojuwop aq Aew eDed siy jo doo e UOHENSN siy 0 19431 yey JENUELW BLL INOYUGNOJU suononujsul 3y MOJJOJ 0 aisea 1i exeui 0 ALON s ndu o piA HX S pON s 99 3 YSIMS YOUMS y O DIA IIKE0Dpyoeg uoneBineN A V y0 puno uns oipny J MOd URI uo qpuels pue y e3ndo Sindu oipny sindu oipny indu S S pON 10 82IpU Do euy p O9aplA eu6i 9uoudoJo N uonebney lt gt 92Jn0S O DIA UOnnjosaH J9MOd 03 19S23 PJ9e auoudpeoH o wy neeg M Lu sepon ponoung FIPO 099 2343 09 sog Di ey JOSUaS H SJOjeoipu 1ndu uln 0A 9 0UJ9J auueu Jaxyeadg Ae dsiq eDessa N OJU HAV REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception XM Antenna Jack Plug in an XM Connect and Play or Mini Tuner antenna module here The XM antenna module is purchased separately and should specify that it is for home us
18. 099 100 101 117 175 208 Table A23 Remote Control Product Codes HITACHI 001 188 AUX CBL SAT RECORDER PVD JASCO T1 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number JERROLD i 011 017 073 096 097 162 EWOO ar ECHOSTAR 714 715 716 LINDSAY 118 EXPRESSVU 714 a HUGHES 717 727 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 care T MOVIE TIME 035 039 NSC 035 190 di p E PANASONIC 710 723 PHILIPS 71 71 794 T97 fads M PROSCAN 719 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 oes ue UE e 712 725 726 i 013 019 020 085 090 NCI o PIONEE 001 041 119 171 209 215 PRELUDE 120 PRIMESTAR 162 Table A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX TiVo RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number RCA 053 214 RECOTON T DIRECTV 806 See also Table A16 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 PIONEER 801 REMBRANT 032 SERIES 2 DVR 802 809 SAMSUNG 003 072 186 TOSHIBA 803 OTHER TiVo 804 805 807 808 810 AVR 354 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 75 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 0 0796 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms oeven Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 75 Watts per channel 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 75 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms surround L amp R Side L amp R Back channels 75 Watts per channel lt 0 0 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level oignal to Noise Ratio
19. 1 3 2 0 or 1 e DTS ES Matrix played as 5 1 e DIS ES Discrete played as 5 1 Surround Mode DTS HD Description DTS HD is a new high definition audio format that complements the high definition video found on Blu ray Disc and HD DVD discs It is transmitted using a DTS core with high resolution extensions Even when only DTS 5 1 surround sound is desired or available if the multizone system is in use the higher capacity of high resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD Video discs APPENDIX Incoming Bitstream or Signal e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD modes delivered via HDMI DIS HD Master Audio DTS HD Master Audio technology delivers bit for bit reproductions of the Studio master recording in up to 7 1 channels for an incredibly accurate performance e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD discs encoded with DTS HD Master Audio technology delivered via HDMI DIS ES Matrix DTS Extended Surround adds a single surround back channel to DIS 5 1 digital surround sound The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information matrixed into the left and right side surround channels for compatibility with 5 1 channel systems e DIS ES Matrix DIS ES Discrete DIS ES Discrete is another Extended Surround mode that adds a surround back channel but this information is encoded discretely on the disc and is not derived from information contained in the surround
20. 1000 Connect and Play module for home audio use is also compatible but has been discontinued and may no longer be available Additional modules may become available in the future Modules produced for automotive or mobile use are not compatible with the AVR 354 although if they have standard analog or digital audio outputs they may be connected to a compatible input and operated using their own controls NOTE To listen to XM Radio using the AVR 354 you will need to purchase an XM antenna module and subscription and activate your module XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Visit the XM Radio Web site at www xmradio com for more information Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the rear of the AVR 354 Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a south facing window in order to obtain reception from the XM satellite oelect XM Radio as the source in one of these ways 1 Press the Source List Button on the front panel repeatedly until XM Radio is selected or use the A W Buttons to scroll through the source list 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote repeatedly until XM Radio is selected You should be able to tune in Channel 1 the Preview Channel to confirm that your equipment is ready for activation There are four ways to tune an XM Radio channel 1 Press the Menu Button to select a search mode preset category all channels the default or direct entry 2
21. 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON J 3188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 dS FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 GENEXXA 108 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN toa JVC 1 6 195 156 KENWOOD 030 062 0 8 0 9 148 151 1 6 1 8 161 LG GOLDSTAR 016 087 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN O77 102 LXI 164 MAGNAVOX 039 118 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 MCINTOSH 194 MCS 080 098 MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 166 NAD 013 0 4 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 NEC 069 NIKKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 1 4 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 PANASONIC 0 5 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 PIONEER 0 1 084 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON 210 QUASAR 109 RADIO SHACK 1260 166 213 APPENDIX Table A17 continued Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number RCA 024 081 093 150 ALPHASTAR 472 RCX 169 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 SANSU 047 081 184 157 172 BIRDVIEW 425 SANYO 033 082 095 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 305 361 SCOTT 108
22. 232 serial port on the AVR 354 is used only for software upgrades If we release an upgrade for the receiver s operating system at some time in the future it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port Complete instructions will be provided at that time SPEAKER PLACEMENT Before you begin to connect cables it is important to place your speakers in their correct locations in the room Optimally the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at tts center The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener t is best to place the front left right and center speakers as close to the same height as possible preferably at about the same height as the listener s ears In any event the center speaker should be no more than two feet above or below the left right speakers Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in your system If youre using only two speakers with the AVR 354 place them in the front left and right positions and skip to the Installation section However we recommend using
23. AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume 42 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute 43 Channel Page Up Channel Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Page Up Channel Up Page Up Channel Page Down Channel Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Page Down Channel Down Page Down 44 Previous Prev Step Previous Previous 45 Pause Pause Pause Pause 46 Next Next Step Next Step Next 4 Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 48 Play gt Play gt Play Play gt 49 FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt 50 Record Record D Stop Stop Stop Stop 52 AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings D Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings 54 Source Settings Setup Setup TVACR 55 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 56 Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select si Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Table A13 continued APPENDIX
24. Audio are trademarks of DTS Inc Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc HD DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation DVD FLLC HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc XM and XM Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2008 Harman International Industries Incorporated All rights reserved Part No CQX1A1311Z
25. Display IMPORTANT NOTE Do not connect any video output on the video display TV to any video input on the AVR Doing so will cause undesirable video interference HDMI Video If the display has an HDMI input connect the HDMI Monitor Output to the display see Figure 32 Thanks to the AVR 354 s sophisticated video processing and upscaling capabilities no other video connections are required from the AVR to the video display Analog video sources composite S video and component are converted to the HDMI format and upscaled to as much as 1080p resolution depending on the display s capabilities Proceed to Step Six INSTALLATION Figure 32 HDMI Monitor Output Component Video If the display does not have HDMI inputs but does have component video inputs connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display see Figure 33 As with HDMI connec tions the AVR 354 is capable of converting composite and S video sources to the component video format while upscaling the resolution to as high as 1080 depending on the displays capabilities Unlike HDMI connections component video connections do not enable the AVR 354 to detect the display s capabilities and the appropriate resolution must be selected manually as described in the Initial Setup section Figure 33 Component Video Monitor Outputs Composite S Video If the video display does not have HDMI or component video inputs connect the corresponding composite
26. Dolby Digital DIS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc In addition the AVR 354 will convert analog video signals to the HDMI format upscaling to high definition 1080p resolution You may view the AVR 354 s own on screen display menus using the HDMI output The physical HDMI connection is simple The connector is shaped for easy plug in see Figure 4 If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP compliant you may use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included to connect it to the AVR s HDMI Output but a separate audio connection is required HDMI cable runs are usually limited to about 10 feet depending on the type of cable used r a id Figure 4 HDMI Connection lf your video display or source device is not HDMI capable use one of the analog video connections composite S or component video and if available on your source device either a coaxial or optical digital audio connection Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color coded in orange Although they look similar to analog jacks they should not be confused and you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa 5ee Figure 5 Coaxial E In dur r Figure 5 Coaxial Digital Audio Coaxial digital audio cable Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust The shutter opens as the cable is inserted Input connectors are color coded usin
27. Dolby Surround or matrix e Analog 2 channel Movie encoding Logic Movie mode increases center channel intelligibility e uner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Logic The AVR 354 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for e Analog 2 channel Music 2 channel signals Logic Music mode is well suited to conventional e uner 2 channel music recordings e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96KkHz APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Logic 7 Game Use Logic 7 Game mode to enhance enjoyment of video game consoles e Analog 2 channel e Juner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48khz 96kHz 5 Channel Stereo Useful for parties the left and right channel information is played through e Analog 2 channel both the front and surround speakers on each side while the center speaker e uner plays a summed mono mix e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48KHz 7 Channel Stereo Expands the 5 Channel Stereo presentation to include the surround back e Analog 2 channel channels e Juner e PCM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz 2 Channel Stereo Turns off all surround processing and plays a pure 2 channel signal e Analog 2 channel The signal is digitized and bass management settings are applied making it e uner appropriate when a subwoofer is used e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz 2 Channel Stereo Maintains an analog input signal in that form bypassing all digital processing e Analog 2 channel Analog By
28. Inputs No other connections are necessary e Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input from source settings in the Source Info menu HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player That Does Not Output Multichannel Audio via an HDMI Connection e Connect the player s HDMI output and its multichannel analog audio outputs to one of the AVR s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR s 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs e Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and Video Input from source settings in the Source Info menu e Assign the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs to the Audio Auto Polling setting in the Source Info menu e When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials outputting standard definition digital audio do nothing as long as the HDMI Input is assigned to the Audio Input from source setting e When listening to high resolution multichannel discs the AVR s auto polling feature will automatically switch to the multichannel analog audio inputs Multichannel Disc Player Without HDMI Output or When Video Display Has No HDMI Input e Connect the player s component video outputs to one set of Component Video Inputs on the AVR Depending on the capabilities of the player and your video display you may need to use a composite or S video connection instead e Connect the player s digital audio output to a corresponding available digital audio input on the AVR e Connect the player s multichannel audio outputs to the AVR
29. Medium or High setting to improve the picture ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Cross Color Suppressor Turn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts which can occur when high frequency luminance brightness signals are misinterpreted as chroma color signals which can cause unwanted flickering flashing colors or rainbow patterns Film Mode Detect While normally left off turn this setting on to com pensate for authoring errors in the process of converting film programs to video How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings set the Video Mode to Custom to display the picture settings as shown in Figure 3 Video Modes Video Mode Figure 3 Video Modes Custom Processing With a color bar test pattern screen from a test disc or other source showing on your video display the following adjustments may be made e he proper color intensity setting on your TV e Proper color adjustments using the color bars which should be left to right black white yellow cyan turquoise green magenta red blue black e he proper color transition seen as sharp separation of the bars e The performance of the color circuits in your TV with Video signals bar edges should show no vertical crawling dots With the gray scale and the black white fields below the color bars the brightness and contrast of your screen can be adjusted Brightness Adjustment 1 Turn down the color control on your TV until the color bars appear
30. Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or staple acciden tally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides Information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conduc tors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Installation Location e o ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface Wh
31. OdB OdB ourround Back Left Level OdB OdB surround Left Level OdB OdB Sub Level OdB OdB Note The 6 8 Channel Inputs are direct inputs whose signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing Thus the speakers are always full range and cannot be adjusted The settings are global for the remaining audio inputs Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults opeaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Your Delay Settings Front Left 10 feet Center 10 feet Front Right 10 feet ourround Right 10 feet ourround Left 10 feet ourround Back Right 10 feet ourround Back Left 10 feet Subwoofer 10 feet AN Sync Delay OMS APPENDIX Table A5 Source Settings Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge surround Modes Video Input N A Audio Input N A Resolution to Display Adjust Lio Sync Change Name N A Audio Auto Polling N A Zone 2 Audio N A Table A6 Audio Effects Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Tone Control Off Treble OdB Bass OdB LFE Trim 0dB Night Mode off Table A7 Video Modes Settings Default Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Video Mode Processor Off Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Sharpness 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit
32. Resume play for DVD e Check that the correct digital input is selected surround Back Speaker settings cannot be accessed and test tone does not play through Surround Back Speakers e Multizone system has been turned on and the surround back channels were reassigned to multizone operation e Use the menu system to access the Zone 2 menu and reassign the surround back channels to the main room The XM Preview Channel 001 is silent e XM antenna is not plugged in e XM antenna is not located in such a way as to enable reception e Make sure you are using a home audio XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready home audio equipment and that the module is plugged into the XM Radio Jack on the rear panel of the receiver e The XM Antenna module needs to be placed with an unobstructed view of the southern sky or within range of an XM terrestrial repeater If necessary purchase an extension cable from your XM Radio dealer Unable to activate Program mode on remote e Source Selector not held for at least 3 seconds e The selector will light as you initially press it and go dark as you hold it down Wait at least 3 seconds for the selector to light up again Remote behaves erratically e Buttons are pressed too hard e Always press remote control buttons as gently as possible Remote buttons light but AVR does not respond e Remote Is in Zone 2 mode e Slide the Zone Switch at the bottom of th
33. Surround Back Left and Right Additional surround speakers may be placed behind the listening position improving the precision with which ambient sounds may be placed and allowing for more realistic sounding pans By using more speakers in the system the same sound levels may be attained with less burden placed on any individual speaker The surround back speakers may also be used with specialized surround modes that are designed for use with 7 1 channel systems such as Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS HD High Resolution Audio DTS HD Master Audio and Logic 7 1 modes However the surround back speakers HOME THEATEH are optional In fact the AVR 354 enables you to set up a 5 1 channel system in your main listening area and reassign the surround back channels for use with a multizone system in which you use the surround back channels to power a pair of loudspeakers located in another room Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers Although all of the speakers in the system will be calibrated to sound equally loud at the listening position most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only and they program their materials to steer very little sound to these speakers subwoofer A subwoofer is a special purpose speaker designed to play only the lowest frequencies the bass It may be used to augment smaller limited range
34. Use the A W Buttons to scan through the channel numbers in the default All Channel search mode If you press the OK Button first pressing the A w Buttons will scan through any preset positions you have programmed Preset search mode 3 In Category search mode use the lt P gt Buttons to jump to the next category and then use the A W Buttons to scan through the channel numbers within the category 4 After you have programmed presets directly enter the preset number 1 through 40 using the Alphanumeric Keys For single digit positions enter a 0 before the number Select Direct Entry search mode and use the Alphanumeric Keys to select a channel directly When you are able to hear Channel 1 you are ready to activate your module If you don t hear Channel 1 make sure the module s plug is firmly seated in the XM Antenna jack and that the module is near a south facing window Try unfolding the module and rotating it to obtain reception You may need to purchase an extension cable available on the XM Radio site to ensure that the module is near the window Tune to Channel O for a display of your antenna module s Radio ID number required for activation The current channel number and preset location will appear in the upper line of the Message Display and the search mode all channels category will appear in the lower line Three signal strength bars will appear to the right of the channel number and preset location to
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36. automatically adjusts the image as required to fit the display s capabilities e Height Fit Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars above or below it Bars may remain at the sides e Width Fit Adjusts the image to eliminate any bars on the sides Bars may remain above and below the image e oom 1x Displays the image as received from the source If the image is in the 4 3 aspect ratio on widescreen displays pillarbox format may be used If the image is in the 16 9 aspect ratio on full screen 4 3 displays letterbox format may be used e Zoom 2x Stretches the image evenly to completely fill the screen The outer portions of the image may be cropped Feel free to experiment with this setting for each source until you find a pleasing display format for each program Advanced Video Settings Press the p gt or OK Button to display the Advanced Video Modes submenu see Figure 2 Advanced Video Modes Note Heductioan Figure 72 Advanced Video Modes Menu Noise Reduction Change this setting from its default of Off to Low Medium or High to filter out signal noise MPEG Noise Reduction This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion mosquito noise and blocking artifacts If you see haziness or shimmering around the edges of objects or the scrolling credits in a film or if the image appears to pixellate into blocks change the MPEG Noise Reduction setting from its default of Off to the Low
37. back left and surround back right loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the AVR 354 See Figure 17 Maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver Use the Connection Color Guide on page 19 as a reference Figure 17 Speaker Connections NOTE If you only have one surround back speaker wait until after you have run the EzSet EQ process in the Initial Setup section before connecting it to the Surround Back Left speaker outputs Step Two Connect the Subwoofer Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 354 to the line level input on your subwoofer See Figure 18 Consult the manufacturer s guide for the subwoofer for additional information When the system has two subwoofers for a 2 channel system use a Y Adapter not included with one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks Connect the male plug to the Subwoofer Output and connect each female jack to a cable that is then plugged into the line level input on each subwoofer INSTALLATION AVR 354 Figure 18 er Connection step Three Connect the Antennas Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals If you have purchased an XM antenna module designed for connection to an XM Ready device connect tt now lo enjoy XM Radio remember to purchase a subscription and activate your antenna module More information is available at www xmradio
38. cleared See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Much of the AVR 354 s performance is handled automatically with little intervention required on your part However the AVR 354 is a sophisti cated component and is capable of being customized to suit your particular system and your tastes In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available on the AVR 354 You may return to this section later when you have become more familiar with your receiver Audio Processing and Surround Sound Audio signals output by sources are encoded in a variety of formats that can affect not only the quality of the sound but the number of speaker channels and the surround mode You may also manually select a different surround mode although for certain types of audio signals the modes available will be limited in certain ways as described below Analog Audio Signals Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right The AVR 354 offers three basic options for playback of analog audio i Analog Bypass Mode In this mode the 2 channel signal is passed directly from tne input to the volume control without being digitized or undergoing any processing for bass management or surround sound The requirements for selecting analog bypass mode are a The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected If necessary press the Info Button on the remote and use the A V Bu
39. com and www dtsonline com When in doubt check the jacket of your DVD for more information on which surround modes are available on the disc Usually nonessential sections of the disc such as trailers extra materials or the disc menu are only available in Dolby Digital 2 0 2 channel or PCM 2 channel mode If the main title is playing and the letters in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators are not lit for all speaker locations look for an audio or language setup section in the disc s menu Also make sure your DVD player s audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than just PCM Check the DVD player s output setting by stopping play of the disc and checking the DVD player s menu system As indicated in lable A12 different surround modes may only be available with certain input signals or bitstream formats For any ADVANCED FUNCTIONS incoming signal only a limited number of surround modes are available Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 354 s surround modes are available there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input Multichannel digital recordings usually are found in the 5 1 6 1 or f channel formats The channels included in a 5 1 channel recording are front left front right center surround left surround right and LFE The LFE channel is denoted as 1 to represent the fact that it is not full range being limited to the low frequencies 6 1 Channel recordings add a sin
40. in black and white 2 Adjust the contrast to the lowest level where you still can see all gray scale bars separately and clearly 3 Adjust the brightness so that the bars in the gray scale are all visible The bar farthest to the left has to be as black as possible rather than gray but the next gradation must clearly be distinct from it All the bars in the gray scale should be gradually and evenly changing from black to white left to right Contrast Adjustment 1 Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright white bar in the lower right corner of the screen and a deep dark black bar to the left The optimal contrast setting will depend on your preference and the surrounding light in the TV room DO _ lf the brightness of the white bar no longer increases when the con trast is turned up or the borders of white letters bloom overlight into the black areas drastically decreasing the sharpness of the type the contrast has been turned up too much Reduce the contrast until these effects disappear and the video still looks realistic CO If you are watching TV with ambient daylight adjust the contrast so that a normal video picture has about the same look as the surround ings in your room That way the eye is relaxed when watching the TV picture This contrast setting may be reduced when the surround ing light is dimmed thereby usually improving the sharpness of a video significantly 4 The gray scale in the middl
41. male end of the cord should be plugged into an unswitched AC power outlet and the female end should be plugged into the receptacle on the AVR 354 s rear panel See Figure 36 6 o Lid b ree O ooo oo O G Am ee 00 oO a Kaka ch o0DOo m IEEE UU F LA 006060 K D O y C T LK Lio x lr m db Figure 36 AC Power Input step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 354 remote control uses four AAA batteries which are included To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote squeeze the tab and lift the cover Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 37 making sure to observe the correct polarity Figure 37 Remote Battery Compartment When using the remote remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the AVR 354 Make sure no objects such as furniture are blocking the remote s path to the receiver Bright lights fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote s functioning The remote has a range of about 20 feet depending on the lighting conditions It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR If the remote lights up when a button is pressed but the AVR does not respond check that the Zone Selector Switch at the bottom is in the Zone 1 position If the remote seems to operate intermittently or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the AVR Settings Button or one of the source Sele
42. modes depends on the number of speakers in your system e Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Soeaker Reference or Wide e Stereo 2 channel stereo 5 channel stereo or 7 channel stereo ADVANCED FUNCTIONS e Movie Logic 7 Movie DIS Neo 6 Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie e Music Logic Music DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic Ilx Music e Video Game Logic 7 Game Dolby Pro Logic Il Game Dolby Pro Logic Ix Game When one of the Dolby Pro Logic Il Music modes is selected access to the Edit submenu becomes available This submenu may be used to adjust special settings available only in Music mode Center Width Dimension and Panorama Once you have programmed the default surround mode for each type of program simply select the line from the Surround Modes menu any time you wish to override the AVR s automatic surround mode selection The AVR will use the same surround mode the next time the source input is selected Please refer to Table A12 in the appendix for more information on which surround modes are available with different bitstreams NOTE Dolby Digital 2 0 signals may also include a Dolby surround flag indicating DS ON or DS OFF depending on whether the 2 channel bitstream contains only stereo informa tion or a downmix of a multichannel program that can be decoded by the Dolby Pro Logic decoder in the AVR By default these signals are played in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movi
43. surround modes Sleep Settings Button Press this button to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes Each successive press increases the timer by 10 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control Press this button to raise or lower the volume Navigation A w lt p and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system These buttons are also used to operate the tuner Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio station frequencies or to select station presets Use the alphabetic Keys with other products as required When prompted for a text entry the first press of the key displays the first letter printed above the Key Each additional press displays the other letters When the desired letter appears wait a moment for it to be entered before moving to the next character Last Channel When controlling a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a TV press this button to return to the previous television channel Activity This button may be programmed to transmit a series of commands with a single press which is useful for powering on all devices and selecting the correct settings on each device or for selecting multi digit channels with a single press See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities Back Exit Press this button to return to the
44. the AVR 354 in a 5 1 or 1 channel configuration for optimal surround sound performance Alternate placement for Side Surround Right Speaker Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker Figure 15 Speaker Placement 5 1 Channel System Placement of Surround Speakers in a 5 1 Channel oystem The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the center speaker that is slightly behind and angled toward the listener If this isn t feasible place them behind the listener with each surround speaker facing the opposite side front speaker 5ee Figure 15 The surround speakers may be placed a little higher than the listener s ears Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7 1 Channel system In a 1 channel system the side surround speakers are placed 90 degrees from the center speaker directly to either side of the listening position The surround back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from the center speaker or directly facing the opposite side front speaker see Figure 16 Figure 16 Speaker Placement 7 1 Channel System SPEAKER PLACEMENT Subwoofer Placement The subwoofer s location is less critical since low frequency sounds are omnidirectional Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies and may create a boomy sound Experiment by placing the subwoofer where the listener normally sits and then walk around the room until the lo
45. the AVR 354 so that a shorter length of interconnect cable is used with a long run of speaker wire to the remote room rather than placing the amplifier in the remote room which necessitates a long run of interconnect cable that would be subject to signal degradation Depending on the number of channels available in your amplifier you may distribute the AVR 354 s analog audio signal to a single pair of speakers for 2 channel listening or to several pairs of speakers located in different rooms The advantage of using the Zone 2 Audio Outputs is the ability to have a 1 channel system in the main listening area at the same time others are listening to a different source in the remote zone However the benefit is achieved at the expense of purchasing an additional component i e the amplifier 2 Connect the remote room s speakers directly to the Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs See Figure 43 Figure 43 Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs INSTALLATION lf you prefer not to purchase an external amplifier you may reassign the AVR 354 s Surround Back amplifier channels to power the speakers However your main system will be limited to 5 1 channels which affects playback of discs and other programs recorded in 6 1 or 7 1 channels 3 Connect an external amplifier to the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs See Figure 44 oo 00 y L JB hol as a oO Goo 660060600066 i DESEE SIS e668 Figure 44 Sur
46. the highest notes to the special purpose subwoofer you may not hear them at all With proper bass management the AVR 354 divides the source signal at a crossover point All information above the crossover point is played through the satellite speaker front left right center surround left right or surround back left right and all information below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer This enables each loudspeaker in your system to perform at its best delivering an enjoyable sound experience step Two Measure Speaker Distances Ideally all of your speakers would be placed in a circle each at the same distance from the listening position However your room may not be ideal and you may have had to place some speakers a little further away than others This could affect the overall sound of the receiver as sounds that are supposed to arrive simultaneously from different speakers blur due to different arrival times The AVR 354 has a delay adjustment that enables the receiver to compensate for real world speaker placements Before you begin making adjustments measure the distance from each speaker to the listening position and note it in the Table A4 worksheet in the appendix Even if all of your speakers are the same distance from the listening position you should enter your speaker distances as described in Step Three Step Three Manual Setup Menu Now you are ready to program these adjustments into th
47. time Table A2 Source Setting Defaults Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Surround Modes Auto Select Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 S Video 1 N A Component Composite 1 Composite Front The Bridge Il Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Optical 2 N A Optical 1 Coaxial 1 Coaxial Front The Bridge Resolution to Display 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i 480i Audio Auto Polling Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 N A Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front The Bridge Zone 2 Audio Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 N A Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front The Bridge APPENDIX Table A3 Speaker Channel Setting Defaults Audio Input All Digital and 2 Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs Your Settings Left Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left Right Surround Back Speakers ON ON Subwoofer ON ON Left Right Speakers Crossover 100HZ Large Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large Left Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100HZ Large Left Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100HZ Large Subwoofer Mode L R LFE N A Subwoofer Size 8 inch N A Front Left Level OdB OdB Center Level OdB OdB Front Right Level OdB OdB ourround Right Level OdB OdB ourround Back Right Level
48. tuner or simply an antenna connected to the TV a video display television and loudspeakers All of these components are connected using various types of cables for audio and video signals Multichannel Audio The main benefit of a home theater system is that several loudspeakers are used in various locations around the room to produce surround sound Surround sound immerses you in the musical or film presentation for increased realism The AVR 354 may have up to seven speakers connected directly to it plus a subwoofer Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the receiver When more than two speakers are used it is called a multichannel system e Front Left and Right he main speakers are used the same way as in a 2 channel system However you may notice that in many surround modes these speakers are used more for ambient sound while the main action especially dialogue is moved to the center speaker e Center he center speaker is usually placed above or below the video screen and is used mostly for dialogue in movies and television programs This placement allows the dialogue to originate near the actors faces for a more natural sound e Surround Left and Right The surround speakers are used to improve directionality of ambient sounds In addition by using more loudspeakers in the system more dynamic soundtracks may be played without risk of overloading any one speaker e
49. urn on the devices in this order TV then AVR then source devices Using the Tuner To select the AVR 354 s built in tuner 1 Press the Source List Button on the front panel repeatedly until the desired tuner band is selected or use the A W Buttons to scroll through the source list 2 Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote Press this button again to switch bands AM FM or XM A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 60 will appear with the band indicated in the middle of the screen The XM band uses a slightly different screen AM FM Radio Figure 60 FM Radio Use the A Buttons to tune a station or channel for XM Radio The frequencies will be displayed in the front panel and graphically on screen The AVR defaults to automatic tuning meaning each press of the A V Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with accept able signal strength is found To switch to manual tuning in which each press of the A Buttons steps through a single frequency increment 0 1 MHz for FM or 10kHz for AM press the Menu Button The Radio Modes line will be highlighted and each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes When an FM station has been tuned toggling the radio mode switches between stereo and monaural play which may improve reception of weaker stations A total of 30 stations AM and FM together may be stored as presets When the desired station has
50. with incoming video upscaled to 1080p up to 1080i when component video outputs are used for outstanding video quality even with older analog video sources The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10 bit video processing eliminates the jagged edges and moir patterns seen with less advanced processing Thanks to this Torino video processing chip on screen graphics may be generated in high definition and blended with the incoming video This not only delivers crisp clear information messages it allows you to continue to watch a program while making system adjustments The video processor automatically provides the best picture based on the capabilities of your video display and the incoming source video signals However you may experiment with the Video Modes menu adjustments to try to improve the picture further Video Modes After you have adjusted the picture settings on your video display addi tional adjustments may be made to the AVR if necessary to further improve the picture Access these settings from the Video Modes menu Press the Video Modes Button on the front panel or remote and the screen shown in Figure 1 will appear The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Video Modes line Video Modes Video Mode Figure 71 Video Modes Menu Video Mode he default setting of Processor Off passes the video signal through to the displa
51. you would like to be active while operating the device you selected in the first step The Source Selector will flash to confirm the programming For example if you wish to watch your TV while changing channels using your cable box first press and hold the TV Button until it lights Then press the Channel Up Button followed by the CBL SAT Button 1o undo punch through programming follow the same steps as above but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3 NOTE The remote always allows volume control punch through since the Volume and Mute controls are dedicated to the AVR Activities Macros Activities are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that are executed with a single button press Activities are well suited for power on and off commands or to send out a favorite multidigit channel number with one button press or to have the ability to send out a code sequence to control another device while the remote is operating one device but with more flexibility than the built in punch through controls Up to eleven activities may be programmed NOTE Use caution when programming complicated activities It isn t possible to program a pause or delay before sending com mands after Power On and the component may not be ready to respond to commands instantaneously after powering on To program or record an activity follow these steps 1 lo enter Program mode simultaneously press and hold the Activity Butto
52. 128 KAWASHO M3 SPECTRICON 122 KEC 045 DoD 045 KENWOOD 123 204 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 KMC 192 SYMPHONIC 184 KTV 045 129 192 162 TANDY O77 APPENDIX Table A14 continued Table A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX VCR TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TATUNG 063 AWA 340 TECHNICS 181 AKA 348 408 409 426 TECHWOOD 128 AMPRO 376 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 ASA 424 TELERENT 069 AUDIO DYNAMICS 318 348 TERA 156 BROKSONIC 410 447 THOMSON 190 191 CANDLE 434 435 TMK 128 CANON 435 440 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 CAPEHART 394 TOTEVISION 132 CITIZEN 434 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 CRAIG 345 416 VIDTECH 128 DAEWOO 317 394 404 WARDS 069 128 132 148 DAYTRON 394 YAMAHA 123 128 DBX 318 348 YORK 128 DIRECTV 314 315 YUPITERU 045 DYNATECH 340 ZENITH 069 090 EMERSON 313 340 342 410 412 ZONDA 122 FISHER 317 FUNAI 340 GE 376 395 424 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX HDTV covpro 413 TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 302 303 316 349 F 604 HITACHI 340 348 MOTOROLA 605 JC PENNEY 318 345 RCA 50 JENSEN 348 SAMSUNG 503 JVC 318 348 411 432 FENITH 502 KENWOOD 320 348 IHU LG GOLDSTAR 318 407 LLOYD 340 LXI 320 340 MAGIN 345 MAGNAVOX 340 MA
53. 390 391 393 409 I og ee S TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 YAMAHA 030 063 ES NUT 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 488 APPENDIX Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GAME Table A21 continued Game Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number MICROSOFT XBOX 001 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 SONY PLAYSTATION 2 002 SEAM 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBL STARCOM 000 011 163 CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number STARGATE 120 ABC 001 011 TANDY 024 ALLEGRO 111 TELECAPATION 028 AMERICAST 212 TEXSCAN 036 ARCHER 112 TFC 122 BELCOR 143 TIMELESS 123 CABLE STAR 033 113 TOCOM 1 0 205 CITIZEN 111 UNITED CABLE 011 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 DIG 114 VIDEOWAY 124 211 EAGLE 186 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 EASTERN 066 O70 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ELECTRICORD 039 ZENTER 116 EMERSON 115 d A WI SS NS WS Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes GC ELECTRONICS 113 AUX MEDIA SERVER GEMINI 032 060 Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number GENERAL 210 HARMAN KARDON 002 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 GOODMIND 142 HAMLIN 056
54. AVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 BLAUPUNKT 084 MARANTZ 115 T1239 149 BROKSONIC 205 206 MATSUI 148 CANDLE 123 128 MEMOREX 069 128 CAPEHART 059 METZ 084 CENTURION leo 171 MGA lio 123 129 CENTRONIC 045 MINERVA 084 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 MITSUBISHI Off Tio 123 128 160 16 7 166 CLASSIC 045 MTC 175 176 CONCERTO 128 NATIONAL 148 1 7 179 180 181 182 CONTEC 045 NEC Ho 12 129 12 CORANDO 142 NIKEI 045 CORONADO 132 ONKING 045 CRAIG 045 15 158 159 ONWA 045 CROWN 045 132 OPTONICA 0 7 CURTIS MATHES 123 120 132 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 CXC 045 PANASONIC 087 148 169 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 PHILCO 045 115 123 3128 132 148 114 116 119 127 3128 132 PHILIPS 033 034 035 0030 123 128 132 DAYTRON 120 132 145 148 DIGI LINK 200 PIONEER 024 123 126 DYNASTY 045 PORTLAND 126 132 DYNATECH 063 PROSCAN 133 ELECTROHOME 115 TOZ PROTON 059 122 126 192 105 EMERSON 045 123 126 192 139 157 156 QUASAR 032 087 159 3162 205 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 3180 196 197 FUNAI 045 RCA 021 119 129 125 152 145 161 163 FUTURETECH 045 REALISTIC 045 316 196 GE 029 067 121 123 T1260 133 145 RUNCO 152 199 1959 163 SAA 183 GRUNDIG 193 SAMPO 059 123 128 HALL MARK 128 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 HARMAN KARDON 201 SANYO 026 054 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 SUDTT 045 128 132 INFINITY 148 SEARS 126 132 145 INKEL 120 SHARP 0 7 128 132 JBL 148 SIEMENS 084 JC PENNEY Tho 123 12 132 145 SIGNATURE 069 JENSEN 019 SONY 028 031 117 3130 130 194 212 JVC 0 9 087 134 SOUNDESIGN 045
55. CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 CITOH 360 SHERWOOD 008 041 058 105 133 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 DXANTIENNA 331 352 379 483 206 207 208 212 217 ECHOSTAR 305 397 452 453 463 477 478 SOUNDSTREAM 124 484 485 SYMPHONIC 059 110 ELECTRO HOME 392 TAEKWANG 177 FUJITSU 324 329 334 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 137 146 154 HITACHI DBS 455 THETA DIGITAL 039 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 HUGHES 437 489 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 JANIEL 366 VICTOR 120 130 JERROLD 454 468 484 WARDS 095 KATHREIN 410 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 LEGEND 453 YORK 166 MACOM 317 365 369 370 377 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVD NEXTWAVE 423 DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number NORSAT S ris APEX DIGITAL 061 OPTIMUS 466 DENON 019 057 PAGE DSS 487 PANASONIC 366 469 GE 008 004 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 007 068 201 202 eee 457 PANSAT 420 LG GOLDSTAR 005 055 064 066 E UUE 418 MAGNAVOX 056 Hi RE T E PRESIDENT 381 404 NS PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 nro TT RCA 301 439 465 490 PANASONIC 024 030 044 RUA DSS 458 REALISTIC 349 480 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 SAMSUNG 442 BD e SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 ET E SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 RCA 003 004 SUNY 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 SAMSUNG 053 054 _ a STARCAST 347 EN ET SUPER GUIDE 327 423 T E TELECOM 330 333
56. DMI e Types of Connections This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections Speaker Connections Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker Speaker cables contain two wire conduc tors or leads inside plastic insulation The two conductors are usually differentiated in some way by using different colors or stripes or by adding a ridge to the insulation Sometimes the wires are different colors e g copper colored and silver The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the receiver s speaker output terminals using two wires one positive and one negative referred to as speaker polarity It s important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system or perform ance can suffer especially for the low frequencies Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker which is usually colored red to the positive terminal on the receiver which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide Table 1 Similarly always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the receiver The AVR 354 uses binding post speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare wire cables Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap See Figure 1 Figure 1 Binding Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs CONNECTIONS
57. HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices With the AVR 354 s powerful processor you may connect up to three HDMI equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single cable connection while benefiting from superior digital audio and video performance If your video display is not HDMI compatible connect the device to one of the analog video inputs then pair it with an analog or digital audio input lf your video display has an HDMI input make just the HDMI video con nection to your display the AVR 354 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format upscaling to as high as 1080p Analog 1 5 Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of a source device to any of these inputs These inputs are assignable which means they may be paired with any video inputs as explained in subsequent sections of this manual NOTES e The Analog 3 through 5 connectors physically line up below the Video 1 through 3 composite and S video connectors For convenience consider using Analog 3 with Video 1 Analog 4 with Video 2 and Analog 5 with Video 3 if appropriate for your system pajeoipul Sp 1deoxe sindui 3e SIOJOBUUON y WOO uOpJexueureu WWA je uonoes uoddng jonpoJg 34 WO pepeojuwop eq Aew eDed siy jo Adoo e uolensniii SIU 0 19431 yey JENUELW SUL INOYBNOJU SUOOMISU 3y MOJJOJ 0 JAISES ji exeui 0 ALON sinding sin
58. IX Source Input Default Your Settings otatus Off Source Cable Sat Volume 200B Surround Back Amps Main Room Table A12 Surround Modes Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low frequency effects LFE channel May be encoded for Night mode which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic passages to avoid disturbing others Incoming Bitstream or Signal e Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 e Dolby Digital EX played as 5 1 e Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5 1 that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers May be manually selected when a non EX Dolby Digital stream is detected e Dolby Digital EX e Dolby Digital 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Dolby Digital Plus An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the internet all with enhanced audio quality Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S P DIF coaxial or optical digital audio e Dolby Digital Plus
59. If you have any questions about installing a multiroom system we strongly recommend that you contact a professional custom installer Installing a Multizone System A typical multizone system consists of only one remote room in the remote zone hat is you connect only one pair of loudspeakers to the AVR 354 placing those speakers in the remote room the same way you would place the front left and right speakers in the main listening room It is not recommended that you place the left and right multizone speakers in different rooms To use the AVR 354 with more than one remote room purchase a multichannel external amplifier that enables you to connect several pairs of loudspeakers However the AVR 354 only outputs one remote zone meaning that only one signal is sent through the multizone system All remote rooms will hear the same source even when a multichannel amplifier is used There are two ways of connecting the remote speakers to the AVR 354 a Connect the speakers to the left and right Surround Back Zone 2 opeaker Outputs on the rear panel of the AVR 354 This is the simplest type of multizone system However it is not recommended for long speaker wire runs e g more than 25 feet as the audio signal tends to degrade over long distances If your application would require a long speaker wire run consider option b below b Purchase an external amplifier Connect the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs or the Zone 2 Audio O
60. RANTZ 318 MEMOREX 317 320 340 352 353 354 376 MGA 349 MITSUBISHI 349 431 MULTITECH 340 NAD 439 NATIONAL 440 NEC 318 348 NORDMENDE 348 OPTIMUS 459 ORION 447 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 PHILCO 340 PHILIPS 340 375 PORTLAND 394 PULSAR 376 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 RCA 395 424 495 457 472 REALISTIC 317 320 340 345 459 APPENDIX Table A16 continued VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 320 SAMSUNG 345 351 395 405 409 SANSUI 348 416 447 SANYO 317 320 SCOTT 410 412 SEARS 317 9320 SHARP 429 456 SONY 380 429 SOUNDESIGN 340 SYLVANIA 340 SYMPHONIC 340 TANDY 317 940 TASHICO 434 TATUNG 348 TEAC 340 348 TEKNIKA 340 THOMAS 340 TiVo 304 305 306 30 7 308 309 310 Jl 12 TMK ie TOSHIBA 412 455 TOTEVISION 345 UNITECH 345 VECTOR RESEARCH 318 VIDEO CONCEPTS 318 940 VIDEOSONIC 345 WARDS 340 345 412 YAMAHA 318 340 348 ZENITH 340 350 3 6 383 Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX CD CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AWA 0 2 111 118 31956 170 AKAI 050 1 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 120 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 1960 140 141 145
61. The Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs may be used with an external amplifier to power the surround back channels or to power the remote zone of a multizone system Use the on screen menu system to configure these channels as desired Remote Infrared IR Input and Output When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked such as when the AVR is placed inside a cabinet connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to enable remote control through the AVR This is particularly useful in multizone applications to control a source device from the remote room when used with the Zone 2 IR Input When several source devices are used connect them in daisy chain fashion Zone 2 Infrared IR Input Connect a remote IR receiver located in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output from the remote zone Remote IR Carrier Output This output is similar in function to the Remote IR Output with the difference that this jack outputs the full infrared signal as received by the AVR s IR sensor or the Remote IR D Input while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a strioped signal that has no carrier frequency The full signal may be required by some components with IR inputs It may also be required when you connect exte
62. VR 354 other than the Radio which uses a special on screen menu If no video signal is present the display will remain black You may pair an audio device with an A V device s video signal using the Source Info menu Sources may share audio or video inputs to suit your application NOTE The Bridge Il obtains its audio and video signals when available from the iPod docked in it and it may not be used with other audio or video sources INITIAL SETUP Video Input From Source Select this line to assign the correct video input to the source Refer to Table A5 in the appendix where you noted the physical video input the source is connected to and select the input here Audio Input From Source Select this line to assign the correct analog or digital audio input to the source Refer to Table A5 in the appendix where you noted the physical audio input the source is connected to and select the input here If both analog and digital audio connections were made select the digital input here and select the analog input at the Audio Auto Polling line below 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs The 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used when playing certain multichannel discs such as DVD Audio Blu ray Disc SACD and HD DVD on a player that decodes the audio and outputs it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but not via its HDMI output HDMI Equipped Multichannel Disc Player e Connect the player s HDMI output to one of the AVR s HDMI
63. ack press and hold the indicated button Pressing the Previous Track Button once skips to the beginning of the current track Press the Previous Track Button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track While a selection is playing the song title artist and album name if available on the iPod will appear in the upper line in the front panel Message Display The lower line will display the elapsed time of the track on the left the play mode icon and the time remaining on the right In addition if a video monitor is connected to the AVR 354 and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode it will display information about the status of the iPod and the track including the play mode icon the song title artist and album A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track If random or repeat play has been programmed an icon will appear in the upper right corner After a period of time the screen may disappear from view The length of time is set using the Setup and Slide In Menus setting in the System Settings menu described in the Advanced Functions section You may restore the Now Playing screen to view by pressing either of the lt P gt Buttons NOTE It is strongly recommended that you use a screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from burn in that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays when a still image Such as a menu screen remains on display for an extended period of ti
64. adjust the settings established by the EzSet EQ process set Up Sources The Source Info menu is used to assign the correct physical audio and video connections to each source It also provides access to a variety of other settings many of which may be adjusted later as you become more familiar with the AVR The following settings are not optional and must be adjusted now to enable playback of each source Video Input from source Audio Input from Source and Resolution to Display The other settings may be adjusted at any time to improve performance To display the Source Info menu press the Info Settings Button front panel or remote A screen similar to the one shown In Figure 54 will appear This screen may also be accessed from the Main Menu by selecting the Setup Source line and selecting a source from the Slide in menu DVD Audio Etec Figure 54 Setup Source Menu Audio Effects Select this line to display the Audio Effects submenu where you may adjust the bass and treble tone controls adjust the LFE trim or adjust the Night Mode setting It is recommended that you leave this submenu at its default settings and return to it later if your system requires any fine tuning See the Advanced Functions section for more information Video Modes Select this line to display the Video Modes submenu to select from preprogrammed or custom picture settings and make picture adjustments It is recommended that you leave th
65. annels but no center channel 9 indicates that all three front channels left right and center are present The second number indicates whether any surround channels are present O indicates that no surround information is present 1 indicates that a matrixed surround signal is present 2 indicates discrete left and right surround channels 9 is used with DTS ES bitstreams to represent the presence of the discrete surround back channel in addition to the side surround left and right channels 4 is used with 7 1 channel digital formats including Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio to indicate the presence of two discrete side surround channels and two discrete back surround channels The third number is used for the LFE channel O indicates no LFE channel 1 indicates that an LFE channel is present The 6 1 channel signals Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES Matrix and Discrete each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel For Dolby Digital EX materials the incoming bitstream will be displayed as 3 2 1 EX ON For DTS ES materials the incoming bitstream will be displayed as 3 3 1 ES ON When a PCM signal is received the PCM message followed by the sampling rate of the signal 32kHz 44 1KHz 48kHz or 96kHz wil appear in the front panel display In addition the Speaker Channel Input Indicators will indicate the num
66. ation section Each time you select one of your other components the AVR remote Switches to the control functions for that component Since many buttons have unique functions for each component refer to the Function List Table A13 in the appendix for assistance in operating your other com ponents The function of each button will not necessarily correspond to the label printed on the button Punch Through Programming The AVR 354 remote s punch through feature allows you to select one component for the remote to operate while simultaneously setting certain groups of controls to operate another component For example while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio func tions you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player Or while using the remote to control video functions on your TV you may use your cable box to change channels 1o program punch through control while operating any device 1 Press and hold the Source Selector or AVR selector for the main device the remote will be operating The Source Selector will light go dark and then light up again indicating the remote is in Program mode and that you may release the button 2 Select the type of punch through programming a lo program channel control punch through press the Channel Up Button b To program transport control punch through press the Play Button 3 Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transport controls
67. been tuned press the OK Button and two dashes will flash in the front panel display Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired preset number Q OPERATION To tune a preset station press the lt P Buttons or the Channel Control or press the Menu Button to view the list of programmed pre sets and scroll to the desired selection Press the OK Button to tune the Station You may also enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys For presets 10 through 30 press 0 before the preset number For example to enter preset 21 press 0 2 1 XM Radio Operation XM Radio is a satellite delivered service that offers hundreds of program channels as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities The AVR 354 is an XM Ready device which means that it is able to receive the XM service when a user supplied XM antenna module is connected and the service activated select an antenna module designated for XM Ready audio components An XM Ready compatible module uses the special connector on the AVR 354 s rear panel that allows you to use the AVR s tuner including its 40 preset station locations and remote control Although you may use a module with standard audio connections which may be indicated for car and home use you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 354 s ease of control The XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Models CNP 2000 and CNP 2000H both pieces are required are compatible with the AVR 354 The older Audiovox CNP
68. ber of channels discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a letter inside that channel s speaker box A line will connect the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6 1 channel signal is detected indicating that the same signal is playing through both speakers The letters flash when no signal is present such as when a DVD is paused See Figure 63 md LFE SL ISR SBL SBR Figure 63 Speaker Channel Input Indicators When only two channels left and right are present the analog surround modes may be used to decode the signal into the remaining channels lf you would prefer a different surround format than the native signal s digital encoding press the Surround Modes Button to display the surround Modes menu see Figure 62 The Auto Select option the first line uses the native signals digital encoding e g Dolby Digital or DTS For 2 channel materials the AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode If you prefer a different surround processing mode select the appropriate line from the menu Virtual surround Stereo Movie Music or Video Game Each line is set to a default surround mode e Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual Soeaker Reference e Stereo channel stereo e Movie Logic Movie e Music Logic Music e Video Game Logic 7 Game You may change each line s setting to a different surround mode The choice of new
69. brand code from the appendix table corresponding to the device and pro gram it into the AUX Source Selector Similarly the CBL SAT source Selector is used for either a cable or satellite TV set top box The first digit of the product code indicates the device type INSTALLATION 2 urn on your source device 3 This step places the remote in program mode Referring to Figure 38 press and hold the Source Selector The button will turn red then go dark Continue holding it and when it turns red again release the button the remote is now in program mode Follow the directions in step 4 below Ser PS eee I harman kardon Figure 38 Source Selectors Optional To reassign a device type from one Source Selector to another source Selector not being used e g if there are two DVD players in the system press the Source Selector for the new device type now For example to reassign the Cable Sat Source Selector to operate a DVD player first press and hold the Cable Sat Button and then press the DVD Button 4 Enter a code from Step 1 above a If the device turns off press the Source Selector again to accept the code it will flash The remote will exit Program mode b If the device does not turn off try entering another code If you run out of codes you may search through all of the codes in the remote s library for that product type by pressing the A or W Button repeatedly until the device turns off When the devi
70. by Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 Se OF 1 EX e Analog 2 channel e uner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic Il Game with the added benefit of a surround back channel e Dolby Digital 2 0 0 or 1 e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz Dolby Virtual Speaker Mode Group oimulates 5 1 channels when only two speakers are present or a more enveloping sound field is desired See below Dolby Virtual Speaker Heference When only two main speakers are present the Reference mode virtualizes a full surround presentation with accurate localization e Dolby Digital uses only two speaker mode when signal does not contain center channel information e Analog 2 channel e Tuner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48KHz Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide Wide mode may be used with two main speakers to widen the front soundstage by virtualizing the locations of the left and right speakers e Dolby Digital number of channels available varies by number of channels in signal e Analog 2 channel e Juner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48kHz DTS Digital Using a different encoding decoding method than Dolby Digital it also provides up to five discrete main channels plus an LFE channel e DIS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or
71. ce turns off enter the code by pressing the Source Selector which will flash The remote then exits Program mode 5 Once you have programmed a code its a good idea to try using some other functions to control the device Sometimes manufacturers use the same Power code for several different models while other codes will vary You may wish to repeat this process until you ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use OD Find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Source Selector to enter the Program mode Then press the OK Button and the Source Selector will flash in the code sequence One flash represents 15 two flashes for 25 and so forth A series of many fast flashes represents O Record the codes programmed for each device in Table A9 in the appendix After you have programmed a code set to operate a device test the functions to see which ones may be missing or not operating correctly You may learn individual key codes if you have the device s original remote control by following this procedure INSTALLATION a Place the two remotes so that their IR transmitters face each other end to end separated by about one inch See Figure 39 The AVR 354 remote s transmitter also serves as an IR receiver during the learning process 2 EE TUTO x E m l hali Figure 39 AVR 354 and Original Remote Head to Head b Press the So
72. cessed using the on screen Zone 2 menu Press the AVR Button to display the menu System and use the A W Buttons to navigate to the Zone 2 line Press the OK Button to display the Zone Control menu See Figure 4 Figure 74 Zone 2 Menu Status This line is used to turn the multizone system on or off When no one is listening in the remote room leave this setting at the default of OFF Source This line indicates the source input selected for the remote zone You may select any source input for which a device has been connected to the AVR 354 even when a different source is being enjoyed in the main listening area However if the tuner has been selected for simultaneous operation in both the main listening area and the remote zone listeners in both areas will hear the same radio station NOTE Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone system To hear digital devices such as a CD player in the remote zone follow these steps 1 In addition to a digital audio connection connect the source device s analog audio outputs to any available analog audio inputs on the AVR noting in Table A5 in the appendix which set of inputs was used 2 In the Setup Source menu leave the Audio Source setting at the digital audio input However scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio setting and select the analog audio source used in step 1 Volume The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone surround Back Amps This line
73. channels e DIS ES Discrete DTS Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of DTS Digital materials or presents e DIS 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 a matrix encoded surround presentation 3 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 e DIS 96 24 e DTS ES Matrix e DTS ES Discrete DIS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 analog processing is available with DTS and DIS 96 24 See below Mode Group signals and 2 channel analog or PCM signals to create a 3 5 or 6 channel presentation DIS Neo 6 Depending on the number of speakers in your system select 3 5 or e DIS 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Cinema 6 channel modes enhanced for movie or video presentations e DIS 96 24 e Analog 2 channel e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48KHz DIS Neo 6 Available only in 5 and 6 channel modes creates a surround presentation e DIS 2 2 00 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 Music suitable for music recordings e DIS 96 24 e Analog 2 channel e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz or 48KHz Logic A Harman International proprietary technology Logic 7 technology enhances See below Mode Group 2 channel and matrix encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels This provides more accurate placement of sound improves panning and expands the sound field even when used with 5 1 channel systems Logic technology uses 96kHz processing and is available in 5 1 or 1 channel modes Three variants are available Logic Especially suited to 2 channel sources containing
74. ck Exit Button and the settings will be saved v eS Em m S m E E mE N a i Em m EE ERA B EE UR EE Y h iE i i EE mum i h La Ps 20 Y lf W AED AU I WB ON AP WA Aa w ON a EM UU h NEM i ame WS EE NI MN wel mi e y Y PI iN k ws gw L HE 1 t C x ed HR cm 4 WD EN CENE s Lae E Se Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu After you have programmed the number of speakers in the system the AVR will return to the Manual Speaker Setup menu similar to the one shown In Figure 50 Navigate to the Crossover Size line and press the OK Button to display the Adjust Crossover Frequencies menu see Figure 67 Manual Speaker Setup Adjust Croaaover Frequencies Front Latt amp Aight Large Figure 67 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu The AVR will only display those speaker groups which you programmed in the Number of Speakers menu Refer back to Step One where you determined each speaker s crossover For the main speakers this is the lowest frequency the speaker reproduces well and for the subwoofer its the highest For each main speaker select one of the seven crossover frequencies 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz 150Hz or 200HZ If the crossover frequency you determined in Step One is below 40Hz select the first option Large This setting doesn t refer to the speaker s physical size but to its frequency response which is also called full range
75. ck the audio and displaying the video on a television or monitor connected to the AVR These signals originate in what are known as source devices including your DVD player CD player DVR digital video recorder or other recorder tape deck game console cable or satellite television box or MP3 player Although the tuner is built into the AVR it also counts as a source even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM antenna module separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal except for digital HDMI connections The types of connections used depend upon what s available on the source device and for video signals the capabilities of your video display CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections digital and analog Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS or for non compressed PCM digital audio There are three types of digital audio connections HDMI coaxial and optical Any type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device but never more than one for the same source However it s okay to make both analog and digital audio con nections to the same source NOTE Since HDMI signals may carry both audio and video if your video display device has an HDMI input make a single HDMI connection from your source device
76. cked in the included The Bridge Il During the installation process you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote Each time you wish to use the codes for any component first press its Selector button This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing depending on which product code is programmed The AUX source Selector may be used for any of five device types a CD player an HDTV set top box a PVD recorder used with cable or satellite televi sion a TiVo set top box or a VCR The device mode will depend on the product code programmed into the AUX Source Selector as described in the Initial Setup section CD players use codes beginning with a 0 1 or 2 VCRs use codes beginning with a 3 or 4 HDTV set top boxes use codes beginning with a 6 PVDs use codes beginning with a and TiVo set top boxes use codes beginning with an 8 The remote automatically switches to the correct device mode and it will operate the device as described in the function list in Table A13 in the appendix oimilarly the CBL SAT Source Selector automatically selects cable or satellite television operation depending on the first digit of the product code 0 1 or 2 for cable and 3 or 4 for satellite boxes IMPORTANT NOTE All of the AVR 354 s audio and video inputs are independ
77. com See Figure 19 Figure 19 Antenna Connections Step Four Connect the Source Components A source is a device where the audio and video signals originate Some sources such as CD players only offer audio while sources used for watching movies or broadcast television programming deliver a video signal as well Referring to the photograph of the AVR 354 remote control on page 15 there is a section of 8 buttons near the top of the remote designated Source Selectors Cable Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game The Bridge and AUX Each of these buttons corresponds to a source input The AVR 354 s flexible design allows you to use almost any combination of audio and video connections for each source device The goal of Step Four of the Installation is to match up each of your source devices e g DVD player and cable television box with the correct connectors on the AVR 354 NOTE This is not true of The Bridge Il and the tuner which use dedicated audio source signals and a dedicated video signal when applicable for The Bridge Il You may connect a source device to any appropriate input connectors Note which audio and video inputs are used for each device in Table A5 in the appendix Table A2 indicates the default input connection assign ments any of which may be changed to match the actual connections in your system INSTALLATION The precise connections to be made depend on the capabilities of the source
78. control until the meter measures 750B 4 There are several methods of adjusting the channel output levels using either the test tone or source materials In all cases you may measure the channel levels in one of two ways a By ear Iry to adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud D Using a handheld SPL meter set to the C Weighting Slow scale Try to adjust each channel so that the meter reads 50B AND The best method of setting the output levels is by running the EzSet EQ process as described in the Initial Setup section If any finer adjustments are desired we recommend using the menu system to make the adjust ments while playing the AVR s built in test tone and measuring the output using an SPL meter Less effective would be to measure the output by ear Press the AVR Button to display the menu system and then navigate to the Speaker Setup line Press the OK Button to display the Speaker oetup menu Select Manual Speaker Setup press the OK Button and then navigate to the Level Adjust line Press the OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels menu See Figure 69 Manual Speaker Setup Adjuat Speaker Levels Test Tones On Figure 69 Adjust Speaker Levels Menu All of the speaker channels will appear with their current level settings Reset Levels If you wish to start by resetting all of the levels to their factory defaults of OdB scroll down to this line and press the OK Button The le
79. ct Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use Simply set the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu to Off and the AVR does the rest e 5 CH STEREO for playing the left channel signal through the front and surround left speakers the right channel signal through the right Speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker e CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO but adds the surround back speakers to the mix This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation See the Initial Setup section for more information Movie Select an analog surround mode for movie playback Logic Movie DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II Ix when seven main speakers are present The desired mode may also be selected when a compatible digital surround mode is received ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Music Select an analog surround mode for music playback Logic 7 Music DTS Neo 6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic I Ix when seven main speakers are present The Dolby Pro Logic Il llx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings 5ee the Advanced Functions section for more information Video Game Select an analog surround mode for game playback Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic Il IIx when seven main speakers are present After you have made your selection press the Back Exit Button until the screen is
80. ct the next source to configure When you have finished configuring all sources press the Back Exit Button to clear the menus from view You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver OPERATION Now that you have installed your system components and completed a basic configuration of your receiver you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system Turning On the AVR 354 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber This indicates that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on Normally you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position even when the receiver is not being used See Figure 45 There are several ways in which the AVR 354 may be turned on a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel See Figure 45 D Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the source Selectors See Figure 46 To turn the receiver off press either the Standby On Switch on the front panel or press the AVR Power Off Button on the remote Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time for example when are on vacation it is not necessary to turn off the Master Power owitch When the Master Power Switch is turned off any settings you have programmed including system configuration and preset radio stations will be preserved for up to four weeks IMPORTANT NOTE If
81. ctions Connect a DVD SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD Player HDMI Video If the DVD player and the TV both have an HDMI connector connect the player as follows see Figure 20 e Connect the DVD player s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR Figure 20 Connecting an HDMI Equipped Disc Player e If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs including DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD but it is not capable of outputting the multichannel audio through its HDMI output make the following additional connections see Figure 21 e Connect the DVD player s 6 8 channel analog audio outputs to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs on the AVR AE LOGIN 6 8 CHANNEL INPUT Figure 21 Connecting a Multichannel Audio Player Component Video If the DVD player or the TV does not have an HDMI connector but they both have component video connectors connect the player as follows See Figure 22 e Connect the DVD player s component video output to the Component Video 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR e Connect one of the DVD player s digital audio outputs to one of the Coaxial or Optical inputs on the AVR EL uuu PUMA Me ORMA TIDI Figure 22 Connecting a Component Video Equipped Disc Player If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs including DVD Audio oACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD make the following additional connection see Figure 21 e Connect the DVD player
82. ctors to light up then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly or replace all three batteries with fresh ones otep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote The AVR 354 remote not only is capable of controlling the receiver but it may also be programmed to control many brands and models of DVD players cable boxes satellite receivers the Harman Kardon DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs It is also preprogrammed to operate your iPod when docked in The Bridge Il it may help to think of the remote as a book with pages Each page represents the button functions for a different device lo access the functions for a particular device first turn to its page that is switch the remote s device mode Press the AVR Settings Button to access the codes that control the receiver or the Source Selector Buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote The AVR 354 s remote control is factory programmed to control many Harman Kardon DVD players If you have other source devices in your system follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote 1 Using the codes in Tables A14 A24 of the Appendix look up the product type e g DVD cable TV box and the brand name of your source The number s listed is are potential candidates for the correct code set for your particular device NOTE The AUX Source Selector is used for the CD HDTV PVD recorder TiVo and VCR device types Select the
83. cursor to the Distance line and press the Set Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu see Figure 68 Manual Speaker Setup Adjuat Speaker Dinta Front Left Figure 68 Adjust Speaker Distance Menu This menu requires you to enter the distance from each speaker to the listening position which you measured in Step Iwo Measure Speaker Distances and noted in Table A4 in the appendix The default unit of measurement is feet If you wish to change the unit to meters press the Back Exit Button until you return to the main AVR menu Scroll down to the System line and select it to view the System settings menu Scroll down this menu to the General AVR Settings section and select the Unit of Measure line Press the OK Button to change the setting from Feet to Meters Use the A W Buttons to move the cursor to the Front Left line press the OK Button then use the lt Buttons to change the measurement as needed The values vary between 0 and 30 feet with a default of 10 feet for all speakers Use the A W Buttons to move to each speaker in turn Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Surround Left and Subwoofer if present in your system NOTE When the multiroom system is in use if the surround back channels are assigned to the multiroom system you will not be able to adjust the delay settings for these channels and the cursor will skip past them step Four Setti
84. d looks like an analog audio jack although it is important never to confuse the two Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack or vice versa Both the chrominance color and luminance intensity components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable See Figure 10 pE Figure 10 Composite Video Composite video cable S video or separate video transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable The plug on an S video cable contains four metal pins plus a plastic guide pin Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver source or video display See Figure 11 S video cable s DIIn E Figure 11 S Video Component video separates the video signal into three components one luminance Y and two sub sampled color signals Pb and Pr that are transmitted using three separate cables The Y cable is color coded green the Pb cable is colored blue and the Pr cable is colored red See Figure 12 Component video cable Z Figure 12 Component Video If it s available on your video display an HDMI connection is recom mended as the best quality connection followed by component video S video and then composite video NOTES e Copy protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor O
85. device and your video display TV Select the best audio and video connections for each source The types of connections are listed in order of preference HDMI Connections e Choose the HDMI connection if it s available on your source device and your TV An HDMI connection carries both digital audio and video enabling a single cable connection from the source device to the AVR Except as noted below no other audio or video connections are required NOTE If your DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD player Is not capable of outputting multichannel digital audio through its HDMI output make additional 6 8 channel analog audio connections Audio Connections for non HDMI sources e Choose one digital audio connection Optical or Coaxial e Optional or where digital audio is not available Analog audio for making recordings for personal use or as a backup Analog audio is required for older analog sources that don t have digital audio outputs Such as cassette decks Video Connections for non HDMI sources choose only one and make sure that type is available on your TV e Component video e S video e Composite video NOTES e f the video display is equipped with a DVI digital video input make sure it is also HDCP compliant High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection to display copy protected materials e f the source or video display has a DVI input use an HDMI to DVI adapter not included and make separate audio conne
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87. dure If you are particularly sensitive to loud noises you may wish to leave the room and have someone else run the EzSet EQ process Step One Place the included EzSet EQ microphone in the listening position or in the center of the room at about the same height as the listeners ears The microphone features a threaded insert on the bottom so that it can be mounted on a camera tripod for stability Step Two Plug the EzSet EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack EzSet EQ Microphone Input Jack on the front of the receiver see Figure 49 Figure 49 Plug EzSet EQ microphone into receiver Step Three Make sure that the AVR 354 and the video display are turned on Press the AVR Settings Button to display the Main Menu oee Figure 47 Use the W Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line and then press the OK Button See Figure 50 Speaker Setup Automatic Satup EzSat EQ Automated Spaaker Galip amd EG Figure 50 Speaker Setup Menu Screen Select Automatic Setup EzSet EQ and the screen shown in Figure 51 will appear to direct you to plug the EzSet EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack and to set the level control on the subwoofer to the halfway point Speaker Setup Figure 51 EzSet EQ Screen At any time you may select Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet EQ process When you are ready to begin select Continue and press the OK Button NOTE Before running t
88. e cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Qu D dm co Io Wet Location Marking Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Service Instructions CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so Outdoor Use Marking GAUTI O N WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK apparatus to rain or moisture DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
89. e line needs to have the same clear difference between each bar as before the contrast adjustment If not go back to Brightness Adjustment and repeat Step 3 and then Contrast Adjustment making only minor adjustments each time for Optimization Color Adjustment 1 When the brightness and contrast are set optimally adjust the color control to the level of your preference Set the level so that the colors look strong but still natural not overdone If the color level is too high depending on the TV some of the bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not increase when the control is turned up Then the color control must be reduced again Ultimately you also should test the color intensity with a video e g pictures of natural faces flowers fruit and vegetables and other common natural articles for an optimal setting of the color intensity DO Refer to the large white bar below the gray scale to tweak the warmth of the picture Every viewer has a preference as to how the glow of the picture should be Some prefer a colder picture some a warmer glow The Tint function on your TV and the white bar can be used to control this Adjust the Tint to the level where you feel the white color has the tone you prefer sharpness Adjustment Contrary to intuition the picture will appear sharper and clearer with the sharpness backed off from the maximum setting Reduce the sharpness setting on your television and the setting
90. e mode but you may select another Dolby surround mode manually Dolby Surround Settings oome additional settings are available for Dolby modes Three settings are active only when the Dolby Pro Logic Il or Ilx Music modes have been selected See Figure 64 Edit Dolby Pro Logic Ilx Music 7 Channel Center Width Figure 64 Dolby Pro Logic II llx Music Mode Settings Center Width This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers A higher number up to focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel Lower numbers broaden the vocal sound stage across the three speakers Use the lt P gt Buttons to change the setting Dimension This setting affects the depth of the surround presentation allowing you to move the sound toward the front or rear of the room The setting of O is a neutral default Setting F 3 moves the sound mostly toward the front of the room while setting R 3 moves the sound mostly toward the rear Use the lt Buttons to change the setting Panorama With the Panorama mode turned ON some of the sound from the front speakers is moved to the surround speakers creating an enveloping wraparound type of effect Each press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or off Night Mode Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital programs if it has been encoded in the material It compresses the peak sound levels maintain ing the intelligibility of
91. e pressed Make sure it is pointing toward the IR receiver when in the remote room or the component being operated when used in the main listening room Power Off Press this button to turn off the AVR 354 The Zone 2 remote has no Power On Button since the AVR turns on its multiroom system automatically when any of the Input Selectors is pressed even if the AVR itself is in Standby mode When in the main listening room press any Input Selector or the AVR Selector to turn on the AVR 354 as you would when using the main system remote Mute Press this button to mute the AVR 354 s remote zone speakers temporarily To end the muting press this button or adjust the volume or turn off the multiroom system Unless the remote is used in the main listening area only the remote zone will be affected Source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device for the remote zone It will also turn on the multiroom system and switch the remote to operate the source device You may select a different source device than is in use in the main room If you select the same source as the main room then any commands sent to the source such as changing radio stations or skipping tracks on a CD will affect both zones The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or XM Each successive press changes the band NOTE The blank button to the left of the Radio Selector is not used even though pressi
92. e receiver It s best to sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible With the receiver and video display turned on press the AVR Button to display the menu system Use the W Button to move the cursor to the opeaker Setup line and press the Set Button to display the Speaker setup menu See Figure 50 lf you have run the EzSet EQ process those results were saved To tweak the EzSet EQ results or to configure the AVR from scratch select Manual Setup The screen shown in Figure 65 will appear Manual Speaker Setup Level Adjust Figure 65 Manual Speaker Setup Menu NOTE All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and Back options as shown at the bottom of Figure 65 lo return to a previous menu without making any changes select Exit To save the current settings select the Back option lf you previously saved EzSet EQ results in this setup position and you wish to reconfigure the speakers from scratch select the Reset option For best results we recommend configuring the speakers in this order although it may differ from the order in which the submenus appear in the Manual Speaker Setup menu Number of Speakers Crossover Size Sub Mode Distance and Level Adjust Number of Speakers Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line and press the Set Button See Figure 66 Manual Speaker Setup Number Of Speakers 7 1 Center Figure 66 Number of Speakers Menu The Nu
93. e remote to the Zone 1 position Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 354 or installation related issues may be found in the list of Frequently Asked Questions which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www harmankardon com e APPENDIX Appendix Default settings worksheets remote product codes Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 354 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV satellite TV HDTV CBL SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDMI 2 or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio Video SACD DVD HDMI 1 Analog 2 HDMI 1 Blu ray Disc HD DVD player Media Server including Media Server Optical 2 Analog 5 S Video 1 Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV TV Optical 1 Analog 3 Component 1 Video game console Game Coaxial 1 Analog 4 Composite 1 Any audio or video device AUX Coax Front Analog Front Composite Front not used for e g CD player camcorder audio only devices cassette deck Recorder Any Coaxial 1 or 2 input and Analog 4 inputs and outputs Composite OR S Video 2 input Coaxial Output and output IPod The Bridge l None The Bridge l The Bridge Il for photo and video capable iPod models Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non display device Do not connect your television s or video display s video output to the AVR at any
94. e settings at their factory defaults Picture adjustments should be made to your video display first with this menu used only for fine tuning See the Advanced Functions section for more information INITIAL SETUP Surround Modes Select this line to display the Surround Modes sub menu where you may program the desired surround mode for various types of analog programs including movies music and games You may also specify a stereo mode depending on the number of channels desired and a virtual surround mode if your system uses fewer than the full complement of seven main speakers plus a Subwoofer Digital surround signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS are automatically played in their native formats although you may change the surround mode at any time See the Advanced Functions section for information on surround modes available with digital programs In the factory default Auto Select mode the AVR will analyze the source signal and select the optimum playback mode The AVR s default is to use the Logic Movie mode for optimal playback of movies including tele vision programs the Logic Music mode for music recordings such as CDs and the Logic Game mode when a video game console is in use select a surround mode corresponding to your selection i e a movie music or a video game To reprogram any of the lines in the Surround Modes menu select it and choose from the list of available surround modes Whenever you manually
95. e slot fully insert Mod le pour les Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Sur les modeles dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 354 at www harmankardon com Note You ll need the product s serial number At the same time you can choose to be notified about new products and or special promotions Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar For more than fifty years our mission has been to share our passion with its features and their operation for music and entertainment using leading edge technology to achieve premium performance To this end we invented the receiver a single If you have any questions about this product its installation or its component designed to simplify home entertainment while maintaining operation please contact your retailer or customer installer or visit our the highest level of quality Over the years our products have become Web site at www harmankardon com easier to use and have delivered superior value The AVR 354 multizone 7 1 channel digital audio video receiver carries this tradition for
96. e with an XM Ready product You will need to subscribe to the XM service which is available sepa rately and activate the service for your antenna module XM service is not available in Alaska and Hawail Front Center and Surround Speaker Outputs Use two conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker Remember to observe the correct polarity positive and negative connections Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs These speaker outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7 1 channel home theater or may be reassigned to a remote room for multizone operation When these outputs are reassigned for multizone operation only a 5 1 channel configuration will be available in the main listening room Use the on screen menu system to configure these channels as desired As with the other speaker outputs remember to observe proper polarity by connecting the positive and negative output terminals to the corre sponding terminals on each speaker Subwoofer Output If you have a powered subwoofer with a line level input connect it to this jack Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if more power is desired
97. eceiver a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 354 to match your actual system Make sure that you have connected a video display to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver When you turn on your display and the AVR if the display is connected to the AVR via an analog video com posite S video or component connection you may see a plain black screen If that happens press the front panel Resolution Button and the current video output resolution will appear in the Message Display Use the A Button to change it to 480i which should be compatible with all video displays then press the OK Button to select the new setting You will be prompted to accept or cancel the change the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel Press the w Button to view the ACCEPT option and then press the OK Button to complete the change to the out put resolution The Main Menu should appear when you press the AVR oettings Button on the remote or the AVR Button on the front panel oee Figure 47 harman kardon Source Selection m lect the Source Device to walch of listen ta Figure 47 Main Menu Although it s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front panel messages we recommend that you use the full screen menu system NOTE When using the AVR s on screen menu system we recommend selecting a video output resolution of 20p or higher for best legibility and to provide graphics that s
98. ed buttons in Figure 77 when using the Function List Se Zona Select Figure 77 Remote Control Function List Reference 56 APPENDIX Table A13 Remote Control Function List Radio Media Server No Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TN The Bridge 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off 03 Device Power On Power On On Power On Power On 04 Device Power Off Power Off Off Power Off Power Off 05 CBL SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 06 DVD Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 07 The Bridge Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio 09 TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 10 Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 11 Media Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 12 AUX Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel In
99. ed through the Zone 2 IR Input will only contro source selection and volume for the remote zone lf a source device is being shared with the main listening area then any control commands Issued to that source will also affect the main room lf any of your source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input use a 1 8 mini plug interconnect cable not included to con nect the AVR s Remote IR Output to the source device s Remote IR Input which will pass any applicable remote signals transmitted through the AVR to the source device This enables you to control your sources even when the AVR itself is controlled via an external IR receiver Check with the manufacturer of the source device for more information on the type of IR signal expected The AVR 354 will output a stripped carrier IR signal through the Remote IR Output but a full carrier IR signal is available at the Carrier Remote IR Output To control more than one source device using the Remote IR Output connect all sources in daisy chain fashion with the AVR s Remote IR Output connected to the first device s Remote IR Input the second device s Remote IR Output connected to the next device s Remote IR Input and so forth Connect devices expecting a full carrier IR signal to the Carrier Remote IR Output Use the Remote IR Output for devices expecting a stripped signal Step Ten Install a Multizone System optional The AVR 354 offers several methods of distribu
100. en placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product e Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required e Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface e Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment e Avoid moist or humid locations e Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them e ue to the weight of the AVR 354 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond our control including the nature of the finish cleaning materials used and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product or other factors We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices as
101. ently assignable As explained in the Initial setup section it is necessary to set up each source which includes selecting the inputs to which the device is physically connected Any device may be connected to any compatible input and given any name e g DVD or Game The Source Selectors device types may be changed For example the TV source Selector may be reprogrammed to operate a DVD player Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions although the precise codes transmitted will vary depending on which source device has been selected for operation Due to the wide variety of functions unique to various source devices we have included only a few of the most often used functions on the remote including alphanumeric Keys transport controls television channel control menu access and power on and off Please refer to the descriptions below for more specific information some buttons are only used to operate the AVR and their functions are available at any time even if the remote has been switched to another device s mode AVR Power On and Off Audio Effects Video Modes ourround Modes Volume Mute and Sleep Settings Press the AVR settings button near the bottom of the remote to return it to AVR mode Any given button may have different functions depending on which component is being controlled Some buttons are labeled with these functions For example the Page Up Down Buttons are labeled for use as Channel Up Dow
102. eo connection is required although the AVR will display any signal at the video input assigned to the same source as the Analog 2 Audio Inputs See Figure 29 ooo CE OCT 0000 O O O n NEN es z E O O O O O O O 6 gt 6 u Tc os AAL Ls Low Figure 29 Connecting an Audio Recorder Connect an iPod Using Bridge Docking Station The AVR 354 includes The Bridge Il a docking station compatible with most docking iPod models 4G and later not included Enjoy audio and video content stored on the iPod with all the power and fidelity of your home theater system With The Bridge Il navigation and control of the iPod is a simple matter of using the preprogrammed AVR remote and following the on screen menus The system even charges the iPod when the AVR is powered on simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge Il into the special The Bridge Il connector on the rear of the AVR 354 See Figure 30 Use the dock adapter supplied with the iPod or obtain an adapter to avoid damaging The Bridge Il or the Apple iPod during use Figure 30 The Bridge Il Connector NOTE The original version of this accessory known as The Bridge is not compatible with the AVR 354 Should you misplace The Bridge Il that is included with the AVR 354 in the future contact Harman Kardon and make sure to order The Bridge Il as a replacement Alternatively or if you have another brand of portable audio player use an int
103. erconnect with a stereo 1 8 inch mini plug at one end and two RCA plugs at the other end to connect the player to the Audio Inputs on the AVR s front panel See Figure 31 INSTALLATION Connecting a Game Console Camera or Other Device lf a device will only be connected temporarily you may use the audio video inputs on the front panel When not in use place the supplied covers over the jacks for a cleaner appearance by snapping the covers in place To remove the covers gently press on the left side of each cover so that it pivots out Video Components Install video components e g game consoles and camcorders as follows see Figure 31 e Connect the component s S video or composite video output use only one connection to the corresponding front panel Input on the AVR e Connect the component s optical or coaxial digital audio output to either the Optical or Coaxial Input on the front panel if available For fully analog devices connect the device s analog audio outputs to the AVR s front panel Analog Audio Inputs Figure 31 Connecting a Device to the Front Panel Inputs Audio Components Connect audio only devices such as CD players to either the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Inputs or the Analog Audio Inputs see Figure 31 NOTE If your video devices are equipped with HDMI or com ponent video outputs you may connect them to any available audio and video input on the AVR otep Five Connect the Video
104. ermine Speaker Crossover Without using the EzSet EQ process the AVR 354 can t detect how many speakers you ve connected to it nor can it determine their capa bilities For this part of the system setup consult the speaker s technical specifications Locate the frequency response which is usually given as a range 9 100Hz 20kHz 3dB This specification tells you whether the speaker is able to play sounds that are very high or low pitched represented by the high and low frequencies We are concerned here with the lowest frequency that each of your main speakers is capable of playing which is 100Hz in this example Use the Table A3 worksheet in the appendix to note this number as the crossover for that speaker not the same as the crossover frequency listed in the speaker s specifications The subwoofer s frequency response will include only the very lowest frequencies since the subwoofer is designed to play only bass materials A typical frequency response for a subwoofer is 25Hz 150Hz In this case the higher number should be noted in the worksheet This information is required to program the receivers bass manage ment which determines which speakers the receiver will use to play back the low frequency bass portion of the source program lf you send the lowest notes to small satellite speakers you won t hear these notes very well and you may even damage the speaker by exceeding Its capabilities If you send
105. es not convert digital audio sources to analog for recording Coaxial 1 2 and Optical 1 2 3 Digital Audio Inputs If a source has a compatible digital audio output and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats such as Dolby Digital DTS and linear POM Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source Coaxial Digital Audio Output If a source is also an audio recorder connect a coaxial digital audio output to the recorder s input for improved recording quality Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording The Bridge Il Input Connect the included Harman Kardon Bridge ll docking station to this input for use with most docking iPod models 4G and later not included Make sure the receiver is turned off in Standby mode when connecting The Bridge Il 6 8 Channel Inputs Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD player or any other external decoder to these jacks to enjoy these formats Zone 2 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system When these jacks are used it is possible to have a full 1 channel system in the main listening room at the same time the multizone system is in use Component Video 1 2 and 3 Inputs If a video source e g DVD player or HDTV tuner has analog com
106. ev R search Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt Rew lt lt 48 Play gt Play gt Play gt Play gt Play gt Play gt Play gt 49 FF gt gt Next F Search FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt FF gt gt 50 Record subtitle Time Record Record Record Record 5 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 02 AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings dO Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings 54 source Settings TV CATV Program TV VCR TV DVR TV Input TVNCR 55 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep 56 Zone select of Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn Learn APPENDIX Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes TV TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AWA 02 LG GOLDSTAR 101 d10 122 128 132 A MARK 122 132 LLOYTRON 1X2 T9 ADMIRAL 192 LODGENET 069 AKAI 123 160 LOGIK 069 AMPRO 164 LUXMAN 128 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 LXI 0O77 3145 148 AOC le2 129 129 MAGN
107. f the Source Selectors flash the remote will have been fully reset ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Processor Reset There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 354 to its factory defaults or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge To correct erratic behavior first try turning the Master Power Switch off and unplugging the AC power cord for at least three minutes Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver back on If this doesn t help try a system reset To reset the AVR 354 place the receiver in Standby mode press the front panel Standby On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber Then press and hold the front panel OK Button for at least five seconds until the RESET message appears in the display Follow the directions in the note on page 34 to restore the picture if necessary If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor reset contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance Authorized service centers may be located by visiting the Web site at www harmankardon com Memory If the AVR 354 is unplugged or experiences a power outage it will retain user settings for up to four weeks TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed CAUSE e No AC Power SOLUTION e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet e Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound
108. for a possible short If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Source List Press this button to select a source device which is a component where a playback signal originates such as DVD cable TV satellite or the tuner Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume Message Display Various messages appear in this two line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal In normal operation the current source name appears on the upper line while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line When the on screen dis play menu system OSD is in use the current menu settings appear Headphone Jack EzSet EQ Microphone Input Plug a 1 4 headphone plug into this jack for private listening This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section To begin EzSet EQ plug the supplied microphone into this jack place the micro phone at the listening position and follow the directions given in the speaker Setup Automatic Setup EzSet EQ on screen menu Surround Modes Press this button to select a surround sound e g multichannel mode The Surround Modes menu will appear on screen and the menu line will appear in the front panel display Use the front panel or remote A W Buttons to highlight a different menu line Auto Select Virtual Surround Stere
109. front panel to refer to the source and will appear next to its original name e g DVD throughout the on screen menu system To clear the entry without making any changes scroll to the blank character between 9 and A Audio Auto Polling Use this setting when both analog and digital audio connections are made from the source device to the AVR When no digital signal is present the AVR will automatically switch to the analog audio input This can be useful for some older cable television systems that broad cast some channels in analog audio and others in digital audio It is also useful for making analog recordings of copy protected digital sources and for multichannel disc players that decode high resolution multichannel audio and output it through their multichannel analog audio outputs However it can be inconvenient when no analog audio connection is made and playback is stopped as the audio signal will be lost lf an analog audio connection was made select it here If not choose the Off setting and the AVR will always use the digital audio connection INITIAL SETUP Zone 2 Audio When a multizone system has been connected and is in use this setting determines the source for the remote zone Select the analog audio input the source is connected to Digital audio is not available to the multizone system nor is any type of video Use the Back Exit Button to exit then return to the Setup Source line of the Main Menu and sele
110. g Video assignable e Three Component Video 100MHz assignable e Three HDMI V 1 3 with Deep Color and audio video processing e Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing m ranscodes composite and S video to component video m ranscodes 480i video to component video format with upscaling to 10801 m ranscodes 480i video to HDMI output with upscaling up to 1080p e Bridge ll for iPod connectivity with audio video playback Digital Audio Inputs e Coaxial two rear panel one front panel e Optical three rear panel one front panel Outputs e 1 Channel preamp outputs e Analog Audio 2 and 4 e Analog Video 2 e Video monitor composite S video and component e Digital audio one coaxial e HDMI V 1 3 with Deep Color e Multizone audio speaker and two line level one dedicated one shared with surround back channels e Headphone INTHODUCTION Ease of Use e EzSet EQ automated setup microphone supplied e Full color user interface and setup menu generated in high definition video e wo line dot matrix front panel display e Color coded connections e Programmable learning device main remote control includes AVR control over The Bridge I e Source input renaming e ip Sync Delay up to 180msec e RS 232 serial port for system upgrades e Switched accessory power outlet e Remote infrared IR input and output e Zone 2 IR input and Carrier IR Output e EC detachable AC power cord for easy installat
111. g a black shutter while outputs use a gray shutter See Figure 6 Optical Figure 6 Optical Digital Audio Optical digital audio cable Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables one for the left channel white and one for the right channel red These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length See Figure 7 Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks although some older types of sources such as tape decks only have analog jacks For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio you may make both connections The analog audio connection is strongly recommended if you intend to use the source with the multizone system It s required if you will be using the multizone preamp outputs with an external amplifier to power your remote speakers as the AVR 354 s multizone system is not capa ble of converting the digital signal to analog format It s suggested that you also use the analog audio connections when using the Surround Back Zone 2 speaker outputs in case another two channel digital audio source is in use in the main listening area The AVR 354 is only capable of processing one POM source at a time You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy protected sources using analog connections Remember to comply with all copy right laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use C e Figure Analog Audio Analog audio
112. ging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environ ment and discard those materials at a local recycling center It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control e STAPLE INVOICE HERE TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS speaker Connections subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR Audio Connections Digital Audio Analog Audio Video Connections Digital Video Analog Video Antennas RS 232 Serial Port SPEAKER PLACEMENT INSTALLATION Step One Connect the Speakers Step Iwo Connect the Subwoofer Step Three Connect the Antennas Step Four Connect the Source Components step Five Connect the Video Display Step Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in Remote step Eight Program Sources Into the Remote step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output optional step Ten Install a Multizone System optional Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 354 INITIAL SETUP Using the On Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet EQ Technology set Up Sources OPERATION Turning On the AVR 354 Volume Control Mute Func
113. gle surround back channel and 1 channel recordings add surround back left and surround back right channels to the 5 1 channel configuration New formats such as Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus DTS HD and DTS HD Master Audio are available in 7 1 channel configurations The AVR 354 is able to play the new audio formats delivering a more exciting home theater experience NOTE To use the 6 1 and 7 1 channel surround modes the AVR 354 must be configured so that the Surround Back channels are enabled See the Manual Setup section on page 48 of the Advanced Functions section for more information Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2 0 two channels only Dolby Digital 5 1 Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD DTS HD DTS HD Master Audio DIS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix and Discrete DIS 96 24 2 channel PCM modes in 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz or 96kHz and 5 1 or 7 1 multichannel PCM When a digital signal is received the AVR 354 detects the encoding method and the number of channels The number of channels encoded will appear briefly in the front panel display as three numbers separated by slashes e g 3 2 1 The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal 1 represents a monophonic recording usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or more rarely a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect 2 indicates the presence of the left and right ch
114. hange to other surround modes For those modes that dont reflect your level settings you may either copy the settings you obtained as a short cut or redo the procedure to determine the correct settings NE pos EN EE ine SE E ese qu hb M L ae J mmm j k L C gt v L im When you have finished adjusting the speaker levels select the SAVE option so that the settings will not be lost Record the level settings in lable A3 in the appendix for future reference Audio Effects Depending on the specific characteristics of your listening room you may wish to adjust some of the audio settings such as tone controls to improve performance Access these settings from the Audio Effects menu Press the Audio Effects Button on the front panel or remote and the screen shown in Figure O will appear The menu may also be accessed from the Setup Source menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and selecting the Audio Effects line NOTE The settings in the Audio Effects menu affect each source independently Audio Effects Tone Contral Figure 70 Audio Effects Menu Tone Control This setting determines whether the treble and bass controls are active When it s off the tone controls are flat with no changes When it s on the bass and treble frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon the tone control settings When an analog audio source is in use and the 2 Channel Stereo surround mode is se
115. harman kardon Designed to Entertain AVA 354 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water The A V receiver s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth Do not use water or any liquid cleaners 7 Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving th
116. he EzSet EQ process the AVR 354 will automatically set its master volume to 25dB Step Four After you select Continue the screen shown in Figure 52 will appear directing you to select the number of speakers in your system Select 5 1 if no surround back speakers are present or if the surround back channels will be used for multizone operation Speaker Setup Figure 52 EzSet EQ Number of Speakers NOTE If you are using fewer than five main speakers in your system it will not be possible to configure your speakers using the EzSet EQ process proceed as described in the Advanced Functions section If you have selected a 6 1 channel configuration using only a single surround back speaker it is possible to use a combination of EzSet EQ automatic configuration for 5 1 speakers connect the single surround back speaker to the eft Surround Back Speaker Output and then configure the surround back speaker manually as described in the Advanced Functions section However we do not recommend the 6 1 channel configuration The test will begin and the screen shown in Figure 53 will appear asking you to maintain silence during the EzSet EQ configuration If possible turn off any noisy appliances such as air conditioners Avoid conversation If unwanted sounds are inadvertently heard during the test such as a telephone select Cancel to return to the Speaker oetup menu Speaker Setup Figure 53 EzSet EQ in Progre
117. ignal Navigation These buttons are used to navigate the AVR s menus and to operate the tuner Remote IR Sensor This sensor receives infrared IR commands from the remote control It is important to ensure that it is not blocked lf covering the sensor is unavoidable such as when the AVR 354 is placed inside a cabinet you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 or other infrared receiver connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 354 s rear panel Alternatively connect the Remote IR Output of another compatible component to the AVR 354 s Remote IR Input Point the remote at the other device s remote sensor and the command will be transmitted to the AVR 354 An external IR blaster may also be used positioned to point at this area AVR Settings Button Press this button to access the AVR s main menu Info Settings Button Press this button to directly access the AVR s Source Info submenu which contains the settings for the current source Resolution Each press of this button changes the AVR s video output resolution to these settings 480i 480p 20p 1080 or 1080p IMPORTANT NOTE If the AVR s video output resolution is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection you will not see a picture If the best video connection from the AVR to the TV is either composite or S video press this button until the resolution is set to 480i Audio Effects Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects
118. implify some configuration options Depending on the resolution selected the menus shown by your system may vary in appearance Using the On Screen Menu System The menu system is accessed by pressing the AVR Settings Button on the remote See Figure 48 SETTINGS ave inro Souece SLeee i LA ee DU eee meee Figure 48 Settings Buttons The Main Menu will appear see Figure 47 and if a video source is playing it will be visible behind the transparent menu The menu system consists of five main menus Source Selection oetup Source Speaker Setup Zone 2 and System Use the A W Buttons on the remote or front panel to navigate the menu system and press the OK Button to select a menu or setting ine or to enter a new setting INITIAL SETUP The current menu setting line or setting will appear in the Message Display as well as on screen To return to the previous menu or exit the menu system press the Back Exit Button Be certain all settings are correct as any changes you have made will be retained We recommend that most users follow the instructions in this INITIAL SETUP section to configure a basic home theater system You may return to these menus at any time to make additional adjustments Thanks to the EzSet EQ system most of the menu adjustments may be saved until you have become more familiar with the AVR and are therefore described in the Advanced Functions section The In
119. indicate signal strength The song title artist and channel category along with the channel number and preset position if programmed will all appear on screen when a video display is in use For traffic and weather channels the current citys name will appear instead of the channel name and the local weather and temperature will be displayed on screen To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations 1 Tune to the desired channel and press the OK Button The lowest available preset number will flash on screen and in the front panel Message Display 2 Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the numbered preset location you wish to store the channel in or do nothing if the current preset location is acceptable 3 Press the OK Button to store the new preset Recording Two channel analog and digital audio signals as well as composite and S video signals are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs Thus to make a recording you need only make sure to con nect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks as described in the Installation section insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing NOTES Photos Select this line to view still images stored on a photo capable iPod The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode and control will shift to the iPod Use the screen and controls on the iPod although the AVR remote may be used for scrolli
120. io input on the AVR If not connect the CD player s left and right analog audio outputs to the Analog 1 or 2 Audio Inputs No video connection is required although the AVR will display any signal at the video input assigned to the same source as the audio inputs See Figure 28 ooo O O O Figure 28 Connecting a CD or Audio Only Source NOTES e A turntable may only be connected to the AVR if it is equipped with an internal phono preamp or if you supply an external phono preamp available at some audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept You may then connect it to any set of analog audio inputs e Although there is no official source on the AVR 354 named CD Phono or Audio you may assign the audio device to an available source such as TV if the Cable Sat source is in use for broadcast television Game or AUX See the Initial Setup section for more details on source assignment Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio Only Recorder If the recorder has digital audio inputs and outputs connect either its coaxial or optical digital audio output not both to the corresponding available input on the AVR and connect the AVR s Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder s coaxial digital audio input To make analog audio recordings connect the recorder s left and right analog audio outputs to the Analog 2 Audio Inputs on the AVR and the recorder s analog audio inputs to the AVR s Analog 2 Audio Outputs No vid
121. ion supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 354 If any of these items are missing please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www harmankardon com e System and Zone 2 remote controls e EzSet EQ microphone e Bridge docking station for iPod e AM loop antenna iPod e FM wire antenna e Six AAA batteries e wo covers for front panel jacks e AC power cord XM antenna module and subscription to XM service required Hardware and service sold separately XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii Compatible with most docking iPod models 4G and later Video and still image viewing requires an iPod that supports video browsing FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off It is usually left pressed in On position and cannot be turned on using the remote control otandby On Switch This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn on using this switch or the remote control Power Indicator This LED has three possible modes e Main Power Off When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is off this LED is off e Standby The LED is amber indicating that the AVR is ready to be turned on e On The LED is white when the AVR is on and operating normally NOTE If the PROTECT message ever appears turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires
122. is used to reassign the surround back channels to the multizone system enabling you to connect speakers for a remote room without using an external amplifier unless you are connecting the Surround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs to an external amplifier to power the speakers When this line is set to Zone 2 you may only configure the main listening room for up to 5 1 channels EzSet EQ will only configure the main 5 1 channel system Use the Manual Setup ADVANCED FUNCTIONS section of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote speakers with this setting at Main Room and return this setting to Zone 2 when you have finished To operate the multizone system using the main remote slide the Zone Select Switch at the bottom of the remote to the 2 position see Figure 75 lo select a zone using the Zone 2 remote press the Zone selector and the Zone Indicator will turn green when the remote is set to operate Zone 1 or red to operate Zone 2 SOURCE Figure 5 Zone Select Switch system Settings The AVR 354 offers system settings that allow you to make the receiver easier to use rather than directly affecting performance These settings may be accessed from the System Settings menu which is selected by pressing the AVR Button and navigating to the System line Press the OK Button to display the System Settings menu See Figure 76 System Settings On 100 Front Panel Dimmer Figure 76 Systems Settings Screen
123. itial Setup section requires that you complete all of the steps in the Installation section that apply to your receiver You should have connected all of your loudspeakers and a video display as well as your source devices You should be able to turn on the receiver and view the main menu on your video display when you press the AVR Settings Button If necessary reread the Installation Section and the beginning of this section before continuing Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet EQ Technology One of the most important and perhaps often overlooked aspects of setting up a home theater system is to calibrate the receiver to match the loudspeakers which enables the AVR to perform at its best Until recently most receivers required the user to perform the calibration and configuration manually a somewhat tedious process that called for a good ear or the purchase of an SPL sound pressure level meter Although you may configure the AVR 354 manually as described in the Advanced Features section we recommend that you take advantage of our signature EzSet EQ system Before beginning eliminate extraneous background noise that might affect the results such as noisy air conditioning Try to avoid making any loud noises while running EzSet EQ setup IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE During the EzSet EQ procedure a series of very loud test tones will be played through all of the speakers Avoid sitting or standing close to any one speaker during the proce
124. l only indi cates the video format NTSC or PAL output by the source device NTSC is the video format used for standard definition television in the U S and other parts of the world The PAL format is used in parts of Europe and elsewhere The AVR 354 is capable of detecting PAL video sources and converting them to the NTSC format for display on American televisions Adjust Lip Sync Use this adjustment to resynchronize the audio and video signals from a source to eliminate a lip sync problem Lip sync Issues can occur when the video portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source or the video display that desynchronizes it from the audio Select this line to display the Lio Sync adjuster by itself enabling you to view the video while listening to the audio Use the lt gt Buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms See Figure 55 Adjust Lip Syne or Figure 55 Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Use this line to change the display name for your source This can be useful if your source s device type is different from the available source names Select this line and use the A W Buttons to scroll forward or reverse through the letters A through Z and the numbers 0 through 9 When the desired character appears use the p Button to move the cursor to the next position Move the cursor again to leave a blank space When you have finished entering the new name press the OK Button The name will be used on the
125. lected setting the Tone Control to Off places the unit in analog bypass mode with no digital processing of the analog signal Treble Boost or cut the high frequencies by up to 10dB by using the lt P Buttons to change the temperature bar setting The default setting is OdB at the center of the temperature bar Bass Boost or cut the low frequencies by up to 10dB by using the lt P Buttons to change the temperature bar setting The default setting is OdB at the center of the temperature bar LFE Trim his setting may be used to attenuate the loudness of the subwoofer The setting defaults to OdB which is the maximum Press the lt P Buttons to reduce the level by up to 10dB the setting will appear as a negative number Night Mode This setting is used with specially encoded Dolby Digital programs to compress the signal so that louder passages do not disturb others while dialogue remains intelligible e Off For normal listening e Half Applies moderate compression e Full Applies the most compression w xx d a a m Aum h CTA RS Ww EM EN oN lm NL JINA BE AM UP Aa VR W lt c D Ga b une Mus ERU ara ae 9 DIEN Ey CA EN A ea L Y When you have finished making adjustments in the Audio Effects menu press the Audio Effects Button or the Back Exit Button to clear the screen Video Adjustments The AVR 354 uses leading edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video pro cessing technology
126. long as the AVR is powered on When this setting is turned on the device will continue to charge after the AVR has been powered down to Standby mode Language Select the preferred language for the AVR s on screen menus and displays English French Spanish or German HDMI Audio to TV This setting determines whether audio signals received through any of the HDMI Inputs are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display In normal operation leave this setting Off as audio will be played through the AVR rather than the video display s built in speakers However sometimes you may wish to use the TV by itself without using the complete home theater system For those occa sions change this setting to On You may always mute the TV s speakers when using the AVR for audio Resolution to Display This setting reflects the video output resolution see page 38 in the Initial Setup section for more information Menu Appearance OSD Transparency This setting allows you to select whether video programs will be visible when the menu system is in use Select Normal for a fully transparent background Medium for the menu background to be partially visible or Opaque to block the view of any video programs while the menus are on screen Volume Status Messages When the AVR is turned on the volume is adjusted or the source is changed or if a change in the input signal is detected a status message will be displayed on screen Use this setting
127. mber of Speakers menu lists each of the speaker groups Program the correct setting for each group ON when the speakers are present in the system and OFF for positions where no speakers have been installed The Front Left amp Right speakers are always ON and may not be disabled Any changes made to the system configura tion will be reflected in the total number of speakers displayed at the top of the screen The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option Zone 2 Ihe AVR 354 is capable of multizone operation allowing place ment of a pair of speakers in another room Listeners in the remote room may enjoy either the same program as in the main room or a different source The AVR 354 s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever since an external power amplifier is not required Simply select the Zone 2 option at this line and connect the ourround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers located in the remote room he main room will be configured automatically for up to 5 1 channels See the Multizone Operation section for more information The settings in this menu affect a number of aspects of the AVH s operation including the remainder of the speaker setup process and the availability of various surround modes at any time When you have finished programming the number of speakers in the system select the Back option to insure the settings are saved correctly You may use the Ba
128. me selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes Feel free to experiment and you may find a few favorites for certain sources or program types More detailed information on surround modes may be found in the Advanced Functions section To select a surround mode press the Surround Modes Button front panel or remote repeatedly until the desired option appears SURR AUTO SELECT SURR VIRTUAL SURR STEREO SURR MOVIE SURR MUSIC or SURR GAME The option will be displayed in the Lower Line of the Message Display and the Surround Modes menu will appear on screen see Figure 62 surround Modes 7 Channel Auto Select AVR Selects Best Mode Figure 62 Surround Modes Menu Auto Select For digital programs such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack the AVR will automatically use the native surround format For 2 channel analog and PCM programs the AVR is programmed to default to Logic Movie mode Virtual Surround When only two main speakers are present in the system Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers Select between Wide and Reference modes depending on your preferences Stereo When 2 channel playback is desired select the number of speakers used for playback e 2 CH STEREO for playback through only two speakers As described on page 45 you may sele
129. n Buttons when controlling a television or cable box See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component IR Transmitter Lens As buttons are pressed on the remote infrared codes are emitted through this lens Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated AVR Power On Button Press this button to turn on the AVR The Master Power Switch on the AVR 354 s front panel must first have been switched on Device Power Off Button When the remote has been switched to a device s mode by pressing its Source Selector press this button to turn off the device Device Power On Button When the remote has been switched to a device s mode by pressing its Source Selector press this button to turn on the device Mute Button Press this button to mute the AVR 354 s speaker and headphone outputs temporarily To end the muting press this button or adjust the volume Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off AVR Power Off Button Press this button to turn off the AVR 354 source Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source device which is a component where a playback signal originates e g DVD CD cable TV satellite or HDTV tuner This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote s mode to operate the source device The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last used tuner band AM FM or XM Each successive press changes the band
130. n and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button to which the activity will be assigned 2 Press the Input or AVR Selector for each device before you enter commands to be transmitted to that device This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each macro 3 For the Power On command press the AVR or Device Power On Button as appropriate 4 Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button to program the Power Off command 5 Press the Activity Button to end the programming process and the last Source Selector or the AVR Settings Button will flash three times to indicate that the activity has been programmed It isn t possible to edit a command within a macro However you may erase the macro as follows 1 Simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Numeric Key or AVR Power On Button assigned to the activity until the Source oelector or AVR Settings Button lights 2 Press the Activity Button to erase the macro Learning lf you have programmed a products codes into the remote and find that some functions are missing the AVR 354 remote may learn individual codes if you have the product s original remote See page 31 for instructions on learning remote codes Resetting the Remote To reset the remote to its factory defaults simultaneously press and hold the TV Source Selector and the O Alphanumeric Key When the TV Button re lights enter the code 333 When the TV Button goes out and all o
131. n the remote If the AVR has difficulty detecting should be NTSC to match the capabilities of your video dis that the iPod is connected and you have determined that The Bridge play Set Widescreen to On or Off depending on the aspect is properly plugged into the AVR turn off the AVR remove the iPod from ratio of your video display If your selection was playing and paused the iPod requires you to reselect the video for the new TV Out setting to take effect m e n iPod Manual Mode the iPod menus will only be visible When The Bridge Il is connected the screen shown in Figure 61 on the iPod screen itself You may operate the iPod using the will appear on a video display connected to the AVR AVR remote as long as it is in The Bridge device mode e The MP4 and H 264 video formats often used for videos to be played on the iPod are intended for optimal performance on the small screen of the iPod Playback on larger displays may have different results The Bridge Il and reset the iPod as described in its user guide When the iPod returns to its main menu redock it and turn on the AVR After selecting photo or video viewing the AVR may remain in iPod Manual Mode even after undocking the iPod or switching to another source input and back again To return to normal operation with the AVR remote in The Bridge mode press and hold the Menu Button Figure 61 The Bridge Random Select this setting for random playback also Known as
132. nches 555mm Height 6 1 2 Inches 165mm 10 1 2 inches 266mm Depth 15 inches 382mm 18 5 16 inches 465mm Product Shipping Weight 31 5 Ib 14 3kg 36 7 Ib 16 7kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries EzSet EQ Designed to Entertain and The Bridge Il logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated iPod iTunes and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Audiovox is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation Blu ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks and MLP Lossless is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are registered trademarks and DTS 96 24 DTS HD and DTS HD Master
133. ng Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2 channel receiver the balance control enables the user to control the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels as heard at the listening position With up to seven main channels plus a subwoofer imaging becomes both more critical and more complex Unlike the rotary balance control the goal of the AVR 354 s channel output adjustment process is to examine the output level of each channel independently and ensure that each is heard at the listening position with equal loudness If you followed the instructions in the Initial Setup section then you let EzSet EQ calibration handle this critical task for you simply and automatically However if you prefer to make these adjustments manually the AVR 354 s Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows you to do so either using the system s test tone or while playing source material In addition this is the only method for adjusting the level of the subwoofer If you use a handheld SPL meter available at many electronics stores set it to the C Weighting Slow scale 1 Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly 2 Adjust the number of speakers crossover distance and sub mode for each speaker in your system as described in Step Three 3 If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material such as a test disc or another audio selection play it now and adjust the AVR s master volume
134. ng and selecting Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form However you may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using either type of digital audio output If the iPod supports video browsing visual materials may be displayed 2 Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording on a video monitor connected to the AVR as follows Select the desired Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not photo and press the Play Button on the iPod itself to begin slideshow be recorded using the digital audio connections although playback If you use the AVR s remote press the OK Button three times if the source is connected to the AVR using analog audio connections an analog recording may be made Videos This line may appear but cannot be selected If the iPod sup ports video browsing you may view videos on an external monitor by 2 HDMI and component video sources are not available for following this procedure Select the Photos line in the on screen menu recording so that the system switches to iPod Manual Mode Use either the controls 4 Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright on the iPod or the AVR remote to select a video for playback making restrictions on any material you record Unauthorized duplica sure the TV Out setting on the iPod is turned on tion of ighted materials hibited by federal law
135. ng it causes the Zone Indicator to light up Transport Controls These buttons have no effect on the receiver but are used to control many source components AVR Settings Button Press this button to display the AVR s Main Menu It is also used to switch the remote s device mode from a source device to the AVR Info Settings Button Press this button to display the AVR s Info Menu which contains the settings for the current source Sleep Settings Button Press this button to activate the sleep timer which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes Each successive press increases the timer by 10 minutes ending with the Sleep Off message Back Exit Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system This button may have the same effect with some source devices Menu Button This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices To display the AVR 354 s main menu press the AVR settings Button Navigation A w lt p and OK Buttons These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system These buttons are also used to operate the tuner Zone Selector and Zone Indicator Each press of the Zone oelector determines whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area Zone 1 or the remote zone Zone 2 The Zone Indicator will turn green when Zone 1 has been selected and red for Zone 2 The Zone Indicator will also light briefly whene
136. nnections The AVR cannot make recordings from HDMI or component video sources and digital audio sources may only be recorded in two channels Connect an Audio Video Recorder PVD DVR or TiVo HDMI Video If the recorder and the TV both have an HDMI connector connect the recorder as follows See Figure 24 e Connect the recorder s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR This connection is for playback only as the AVR cannot make recordings from HDMI sources e Jo make recordings follow the instructions below for Composite S video recorders INSTALLATION Figure 24 Connecting an HDMI Equipped Recorder Component Video If the recorder or the TV does not have an HDMI connector but they both have component video connectors connect the recorder as follows see Figure 25 e Connect the recorder s component video output to the Component Video 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR This connection is for playback only as the AVR cannot make recordings from component video SOUICES e Connect the recorder s digital audio output to a Coaxial or Optical Input on the AVR if available e Follow the instructions in the Composite S Video section for making connections required for recordings DEG 60 IE E z L CEDE Figure 25 Connecting a Component Video Equipped Recorder Composite S Video If the best video connection common to both the recorder and the TV is either S video or composite video o
137. o Movie Music or Video Game Each line represents a type of audio signal and is set to the preferred surround mode that you manually select Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted and the available surround mode options for the current signal will appear Use the A W Buttons to select the desired mode and press the OK Button to engage it Press the Back Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes Analog Audio Video and Digital Audio Inputs Connect a source component that will only be used temporarily such as a digital o camera or game console to these jacks Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection NOTES e Fach of these connections analog audio digital audio and video may be independently assigned to any source See the Initial Setup section for information on setting up sources including assigning audio and video inputs to a source e Although these jacks are labeled Optical 4 Coaxial 3 and Video 4 on the AVR the AVR s menus refer to them as the Optical Front Coaxial Front Composite Front S Video Front and Analog Front inputs opeaker Channel Input Indicators The box icons indicate which speaker positions you have configured see the Initial Setup section and the size frequency range of each speaker The letters will light inside the boxes to indicate which channels are present in the incoming s
138. o the multiroom system ful Figure 9 The Bridge Video Connections Although some sources only produce an audio signal e g CD player tape deck many sources output both audio and video signals 6 g DVD player cable television box HDTV tuner satellite box VCR DVR In addition to the audio connection make one type of video connection for each of these sources only one at a time for any source Digital Video If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs as explained in the Digital Audio Connections section you have automatically made a video connection at the same time as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components lf the source device is not capable of transmitting its digital audio signal through the HDMI connection use one of the coaxial or optical digital audio inputs for the source lf a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless formats e g DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc or HD DVD you may make both audio connections To listen to the multichannel disc set the Audio Auto Polling setting to the 6 8CH inputs and the AVR will automati cally select it when no digital signal is output by the player CONNECTIONS Analog Video There are three types of analog video connections composite video S video and component video Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available The jack is usually color coded yellow an
139. o the subwoofer NOTE If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS Series speaker system select the appropriate numeric crossover frequency for the Left Right Center Surround and Surr Back lines and the subwoofer will automatically be set to LFE The Speaker Channel Indicators on the front panel of the receiver see Figure 63 will display the speaker size settings as follows For each speaker configured numerically a single box will appear in the position for that speaker For each speaker configured as LARGE a double box will appear in its position If a speaker is configured as OFF no box will appear The subwoofer will be indicated by a single box or no box if no subwoofer has been configured The letters inside the boxes appear when a digital signal is being received that has that channel discretely encoded The letters flash when the signal is not present such as when a DVD is paused A line will connect the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6 1 channel signal is detected indicating that the same signal is playing through both speakers Adjust Speaker Distance Menu As explained above in Step Iwo Measure Speaker Distances some times the speakers are placed at different distances from the listening position which can muddy the sound as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position do not skip this menu On the Manual Speaker Setup menu move the
140. odes Activity Menu AV lt P Navigation OK Disc Menu Channel Transport Controls source Settings Sleep Settings NOTE lo make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Zone 2 remote is a simplified device for use in the remote room of a multiroom system with an IR receiver connected to the Multiroom IR Inout It may be used to control the power volume and mute functions for the remote zone select a source Input for the remote zone and con trol a compatible Harman Kardon DVD CD or tape player that is con nected to one of the AVR s Remote IR Outputs The Zone 2 remote may also be used in the main listening room to directly control the AVR 354 and Harman Kardon DVD CD or tape players In that case the power volume and mute controls will affect only the main listening area The Zone 2 remote requires two AAA batteries included that are installed in the battery compartment on the back of the remote Gently pull down on the tab at the top of the battery compartment cover and pull the cover off the remote Make sure to observe proper polarity by matching the and symbols on the remote to the corresponding symbols printed inside the compartment IR Transmitter This button shaped lens emits infrared codes when buttons on the remote ar
141. on parent company Modes Logic e Stereo Modes Generic modes that expand upon conventional 2 channel stereo including 5 and 7 Channel Stereo Table A12 in the appendix contains detailed explanations of the differences between the various mode groups and the mode options available within each group Digital modes such as Dolby Digital and DIS are only available with specially encoded programs such as HDTV DVDs and digital cable or satellite television Other modes may be used with various digital and analog signals to create a different surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers Surround mode selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system the materials you are watching or listening to and your personal tastes Feel free to experiment There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display and to connect the source devices to the receiver To make it easier to keep them all straight the Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA color coding standard See Table 1 Table 1 Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Front FL FR Center C Surround SL SR Surround Back SBL SBR Subwoofer SUB Digital Audio Connections Coaxial Optical Input ey Video Connections Component Composite Po iwa Pr NENNENNSSHNN Y ww S Video HDMI Connections digital audio video H
142. on the AVR 354 if necessary to minimize the appearance of any white lines between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test screen Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front or rear projection video displays However the controls used to adjust these parameters are often not user accessible In any event these adjustments are extremely complex and require proper training and experience to avoid worsening the situation Therefore it is recommended that if you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls contact the video display manufacturer s authorized service representative for assistance When you have finished making any video adjustments press the Back Exit Button to back out of the menu system ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Multizone Operation The AVR 354 offers the benefits of multizone operation a rarity in a receiver this affordable With the multizone system in use you may enjoy an exciting 5 1 channel home theater presentation in the main listening area while others listen to the same materials or an entirely different presentation in another room Although installation of a multizone system is not complicated it requires running wires inside walls We urge you to check your local building codes and comply with the requirements for in wall wiring systems to prevent the possibility of a dangerous situation
143. or S video Monitor Output to the display If available S video is preferred over composite video and if used the AVR 354 will convert composite video sources to S video See Figure 34 a Figure 34 Composite and S Video Monitor Outputs Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to select the correct video input otep Six Plug in AC Power Having made all of your wiring connections it is now time to plug each component s AC power cord into a working outlet You may plug one device into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear of the AVR 354 See Figure 35 Make sure this device draws no more than 50 watts The device should have its mechanical or master power switch turned on and it will power on any time the AVR 354 is turned on If the device has a clock or must always be on do not plug it into this outlet 6 Figure 35 Switched AC Accessory Outlet Before plugging the AVR 354 s AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped out so that the word OFF appears on its top Gently press the button to turn the switch off This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge The AVR 354 is equipped with a detachable power cord It allows you to fully wire your system before installing the AVR which may be required for some in wall entertainment centers or custom applications The
144. ound receiver such as the AVR 354 is its ability to process 2 channel audio signals to produce multichannel surround sound in a variety of modes even when no surround sound has been encoded in the recording Among the available modes are the Dolby Pro Logic Il Ilx modes the Dolby Virtual Speaker modes the DIS Neo 6 modes the Logic modes and the Stereo modes Digital Audio Signals Digital audio signals offer the benefit of greater capacity which allows recording artists to encode center and surround channel information directly into the signal The result is improved sound quality and startling directionality since each of these channels is reproduced discretely Alternatively the artist may encode only two channels but the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail High resolution recordings usually sound extraordinarily distortion free at all frequencies but especially at high frequencies Surround Modes ourround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio signal as well as personal taste There is no harm in experiment ing with all of the modes available with any given source material Table A12 offers a brief description of each mode the AVR 354 is capable of using and also indicates the types of incoming signals or digital Dit streams the mode may be used with Additional information about the Dolby and DIS modes is available on the companies Web sites www dolby
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146. ponent video Y Pb Pr capability and if you are not using an HDMI connection for the device then connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs Do not make any other video connec tions to that source Component Video Monitor Outputs If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component video capable and if you are not connecting the HDMI Output to your display connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display RS 232 Serial Port This specialized connector may be used with your personal computer in case we offer a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future RS 232 Mode Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position unless the AVR 354 is being upgraded RS 232 Reset This switch is only used during a software upgrade A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front panel OK Button owitched AC Accessory Outlet You may plug the AC power cord of one source device into this outlet and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power AC Power Input After you have made all other connections plug the AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 354 remote is capable of controlling devices including the AVR itself and an iPod do
147. previous menu or to exit the menu system This button may have the same effect with some source devices Menu Button This button is used to display the main menu on some source devices To display the AVR 354 s main menu press the AVR settings Button Disc Menu While a DVD is playing press the DVD Source Selector then this button to display the disc s menu Teletext Buttons Use these buttons with a Teletext capable televi sion if your broadcast cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service They are normally not used in North America These buttons are also used to operate some source devices See Table A13 in the appendix for details Channel Page Control When the tuner has been selected this control selects a preset radio station Press these buttons while operat ing a cable satellite or HDTV set top box or a television to change channels The Page control may be available with some DVD players when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of images associated with a track Record Button Use this button to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is in use AVR Settings Button Press this button to display the AVR s Main Menu It is also used to switch the remote s device mode from a source device to the AVR Info Settings Button Press this button to display the AVR s Info Menu which contains the settings for the current source source Settings Button Press a Source Selector and then this button to di
148. put Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel 13 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects 14 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes 15 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes ourround Modes 16 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 17 2 2 2 18 3 S 3 3 3 S 3 3 19 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 20 5 5 5 D 5 J 5 2 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 22 7 23 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 24 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 25 ast Last Last Last Last Prev Ch Last 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity Activity 28 Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Back Exit Clear Back Back Exit 29 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 30 Up Up Tune Up Tune Up Channel Preset Up Up Up Up Up 31 Left Left Preset Down Preset Down Preset Category Down Left Left Left Left 32 OK OK OK OK OK Enter Enter OK OK 33 Right Right Preset Up Prese Up _ Preset Category Up Right Right Right Right 34 Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light Light 39 Down Down Tune Down Tune Down Channel Preset Down Down Down Down Down 96 Disc Menu Disc Menu Disc Menu OSD or Red Angle Angle 38 Green Subtitle Subtitle 39 Yellow Audio Audio 40 Blue Zoom Zoom Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume
149. r to make recordings follow these steps using only one type of video connection throughout see Figure 26 e Connect the recorder s S video composite video output to the Video 2 S Video Composite Video Input on the AVR e Connect the recorder s S video composite video input to the Video 2 o Video Composite Video Output on the AVR e Connect the recorder s analog audio outputs to the Analog 4 Audio Inputs on the AVR e Connect the recorder s analog audio inputs to the Analog 4 Audio Outputs on the AVR INSTALLATION 6aclo000 10 0 00 oo o 660 Figure 26 Connecting a Composite or S Video Recorder e Jo make 2 channel digital audio recordings connect the recorder s digital audio output to one of the Optical or Coaxial Inputs and con nect the AVR s Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder s coaxial input The AVR will convert an optical digital audio input signal to the proper format for recording via the Coaxial Digital Audio Output See Figure 26 Connect a Cable TV Satellite HDTV or Other Set Top Box for Broadcast Television NOTE If the TV has a digital audio output connect it to one of the digital audio inputs If you use a direct cable connection to your TV or an antenna connection with the TV s internal tuner connect either the TV s digital audio output if available or its analog audio outputs to the AVR See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver s video monitor outputs to the television
150. r adjust the volume Turning off the AVR will also end muting Sleep Timer You may program the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically using the sleep timer Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote and the time until turn off will be displayed See Figure 5 Each additional press of the oleep Button will increase the time until turn off by 10 minutes up to a maximum of 90 minutes then the SLEEP OFF setting appears which disables the sleep timer ss Figure 57 Sleep Settings Button When the sleep timer has been set the front panel display will automati cally dim to half brightness If you press any button on the remote or front panel the display will return to full brightness The display will dim again several seconds after your last command If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set the remaining time until turn off will be displayed You may press the Sleep Button to change the time until turn off Audio Effects Depending on your preferences or the specific characteristics of your listening room you may wish to adjust some of the audio settings such as tone controls to improve performance Access these settings from the Audio Effects submenu as described in the Advanced Functions section It is not necessary to adjust the Audio Effects settings to enjoy your new AVR We recommend leaving the settings at their default values until you are more familiar wi
151. rnal IR emitters or other devices to the AVR to pass IR signals to other components Composite and S Video 1 2 and 3 Video Inputs These jacks may be used to connect your video capable source components e g VCR DVD player cable TV box to the receiver Use only one type of video connection for each source These inputs are assignable which means they may be paired with any analog or digital audio inputs This will be explained in more detail in subsequent sections of this manual NOTE The Video 2 inputs are associated with a set of outputs Consider connecting a video recorder here Composite and S Video 2 Outputs Connect one of these analog video outputs to the composite or S video inputs of a recording device A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog video source is playing HDMI and component video signals are not available for recording Composite and S Video Monitor Outputs If any of your sources use composite or S video connections connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video display If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs these connections are unnecessary Connect the HDMI Monitor Output if available otherwise use the Component Video Monitor Output to your TV and the AVR 354 will convert the composite or o Video source signal to the correct format for a single video cable connection to the TV HDMI Inputs and Output
152. round Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs This method also requires you to provide an additional amplifier However this method may be used to increase the number of remote rooms in the system when you are also using the Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs and the Zone 2 Audio Outputs In addition to the audio signal you may connect an IR control device to the AVR 354 s Zone IR Input so that listeners in the remote room may turn the multizone system on or off select a source input control the source device connected to that input and adjust the volume in the remote zone NOTE Only analog audio sources are available to the multizone System Step Eleven Turn On the AVR 354 Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 354 1 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on See Figure 45 Normally you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position even when the receiver is not being used Figure 45 Power Switches 2 There are several ways in which the AVR 354 may be turned on from Standby mode a Press the Standby On Switch on the front panel See Figure 45 b Using the remote press the AVR Power On Button or any of the source Selectors See Figure 46 oe AVR Power Device Power harman kardon a 7 r li Er
153. rrect video output resolution e f the display is connected to the AVR s Component Video Outputs there is no automatic detection of the display s capabilities and the video output resolution must be manually adjusted to match the display s capabilities which may be obtained from the display s manual or its manufacturer s Web site e f the display is connected to the AVR s Composite or S Video Monitor Output the video output resolution must be manually set to 480 to view any content including the AVR s own menus oince there is no picture if the resolution is set higher than the display s capability adjust the resolution by pressing the front panel Resolution Button repeatedly until the correct setting appears in the front panel Message Display For composite and S video the correct setting is 480i For component video it is the highest resolution where a picture is visible You will be prompted to accept or cancel the resolution change as the CANCEL message will appear on the front panel Press the w Button to view the ACCEPT option and then press the OK Button to complete the change to the output resolution NOTE When the display has a DVI input which is connected to the AVR using an HDMI to DVI adapter the picture will be distorted or blank if the display is not HDCP compliant In that case a different video connection must be used componert composite or S video Resolution From Source This line which is informationa
154. s 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs e e Assign the correct audio and video inputs to the Audio and Video Input from source Settings in the Source Info menu e Assign the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs to the Audio Auto Polling setting in the Source Info menu e When listening to DVD Video discs CDs or other materials outputting standard definition digital audio do nothing as long as the correct digital audio input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source setting e When listening to high resolution multichannel discs the AVR s auto polling feature will automatically switch to the multichannel analog audio inputs NOTE The 6 8 Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control without digitizing or processing them Configure the bass management settings I e speaker size delay and output level on your source device to match the settings programmed using the EzSet EQ procedure which may be viewed using the Speaker Setup menu see Advanced Functions section Consult the owner s guide for your multi channel player for more information Resolution to Display This setting which may also be accessed from the AVR Settings menu reflects the video output resolution which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display e f the display is connected to the AVR s HDMI Output the HDMI pro tocol enables the two devices to communicate with each other and the AVR will automatically select the co
155. s 6 8 channel analog audio outputs to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs on the AVR Composite S Video If the best video connection common to both the DVD player and the TV is either S video or composite video follow these steps see Hgure 23 e Connect the DVD players S video or composite video output use one connection only to the Video 1 2 or 3 Input on the AVR You may also use the Video 4 Composite or S video Input located on the AVRs front panel see Figure 31 e Connect the DVD player s digital audio output to one of the Coaxial or Optical inputs on the AVR I the player is capable of playing multichannel discs including DVD Audio oACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD make the following additional connection see Figure 23 e Connect the DVD player s 6 8 channel analog audio outputs to the 6 8 Channel Analog Audio Inputs on the AVR Figure 23 Connecting a Composite or S Video Equipped Disc Player NOTES e Refer to Table A2 in the appendix for the default audio and video input assignments for each source Using the default connections if appropriate for your system may save a few steps during Initial Setup However thanks to the AVR 354 s flexibility you may assign any audio and any video input to any source as long as the assignments match the physical connections e f you wish to make recordings from a DVD use an S video or composite video input and an Analog Audio input in addition to any other co
156. s of each speaker and optimizes the AVR 354 s performance in your system However if for some reason you are unable to run EzSet EQ calibration e g you have misplaced the microphone or if you wish to make further adjustments to the settings made by the EzSet EQ process you may use the Manual Setup on screen menus as described in this section Before beginning manual setup place your loudspeakers in their correct locations within the room see speaker Placement section and connect them to the AVR You will need the specifications for each of your speakers which may usually be found in the owner s guide for the speakers or on the manufacturer s Web site If necessary contact the manufacturer to obtain the frequency range specification Although the output level setting portion of manual setup may be performed by ear we recom mend that you purchase an SPL sound pressure level meter at a local electronics store We suggest that you record your configuration settings in the appropri ate places in Tables A3 through A11 in the appendix in case you need to reenter them after a system reset or if the AVR s Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is unplugged for more than four weeks NOTE When using the AVR s Speaker Setup menus we rec ommend selecting a video output resolution of 20p or higher to provide graphics that simplify configuration Those menus will vary in appearance from the ones shown here Step One Det
157. satellite speakers used for the other channels In addition many digital format programs such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital and other digital formats may contain a special low frequency effects LFE channel which is directed only to the subwoofer The LFE channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane or the power of an explosion adding realism and excitement to your home theater Many people use two subwoofers placed on the left and right sides of the room for additional power and even distribution of the sound ourround Modes There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to distribute soundtrack information among the various Speakers A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to accurately reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world The result is a rich variety of surround mode options Some modes are selected automatically depending on the signal being received from the source In many cases you may select a surround mode manually oeveral companies have taken surround sound in slightly differing directions It is helpful to group the numerous surround modes e Dolby Laboratories Modes Dolby TrueHD Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il and IIx Dolby Virtual opeaker Dolby Headphone e DTS Modes DTS HD DTS HD Master Audio DIS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DIS Neo 6 DIS 96 24 e Harman International the Harman Kard
158. select the mode during playback the AVR will use the new surround mode oelecting a surround mode is a matter of taste although the available modes depend on the number of speakers in your system and the format of the incoming signal Feel free to experiment by selecting any available mode at any time until you find a few modes that you prefer see the Advanced Functions section for more information Audio Format From Source This line is informational only When a digital program is playing its format will be identified here When analog audio programs are playing this line indicates NO AUDIO INPUT referring to digital inputs only Audio and Video Input Selection Please see Table A2 in the appendix for the factory default input assign ments for each source You may assign any available input to any source using the Source Info menu accessible either by pressing the AVR Settings Button and selecting the Setup Source line or by pressing the Info Settings Button for direct access When a source is selected the AVR will check the assigned digital audio input for a signal If one is present the digital input will be selected If not the AVR will select the analog audio input specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the Setup Source menu If you don t want the AVR to select an analog audio input for the source change this setting to Off The AVR will also select the assigned video source There are no audio only sources on the A
159. ser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during ship ment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton Other card board inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be col lapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packa
160. splay a source device s settings menu Zone Selector Use this switch to select whether AVR commands will affect the main listening area Zone 1 or the remote zone of a multizone system Zone 2 For normal operation leave the switch in the Zone 1 position Track Skip These buttons have no effect on the receiver but are used with source components to change tracks or chapters Transport Controls These buttons have no effect on the receiver but are used to control many source components Light Press this button to illuminate the buttons on the remote Press it again to turn the backlight off or wait ten seconds after the last button press for the light to turn off on its own Learn The AVR 354 remote is capable of learning individual IR codes from the original remote that came with your TV or a device that is connected to any of the source inputs See Step Eight of the Installation section for instructions on learning remote codes IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Last Back Exit Light Teletext Volume Mute Record Info Settings AVR Settings Zone Selector Learn a 9 P c at z AVR Power Device Power harman kardon T oL ez G NS SS zi Li AN Y pl ox om B re ES fs 4 Y SETTNGS T INFO SOURCE EN LEARN Device Power On Device Power Off Video Modes Surround M
161. ss As EzSet EQ tests each speaker its position will appear on screen select Cancel to stop the test If the test tone is heard from a different speaker than the one indicated on screen turn off the AVR and check the speaker wire connections then turn the AVR back on and begin the procedure again When the test is completed the Continue option will become available select it and a screen will appear listing all of the speakers the EzSet EQ process detected and offering three options e The Retest option reruns the EzSet EQ process Increasing the master volume manually at this time may enable the Ezset EQ process to correctly detect some speakers e Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menu e f the EzSet EQ process detected the speakers correctly select Continue to proceed to the next test Step Five During the next portion of the test the EzSet EQ procedure equalizes the AVR 354 s audio circuitry to compensate for the specific room characteristics and the performance capabilities of each individual speaker To do this successfully the EzSet EQ microphone must be placed about two feet from each speaker in the direction toward the listening position Wait until the on screen instructions prompt you before moving the microphone When the EzSet EQ process has finished a screen will appear with its results oee the Advanced Functions section for instructions on how to manually configure the speakers or manually
162. such as a DVD player to the AVR No separate digital audio connection is usually required Make sure to turn the volume on your television all the way down Digital Audio The AVR 354 is equipped with three HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and one output HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable thus delivering the highest quality picture and sound There are different HDMI versions depending on the capability of the source device and the type of signal it is capable of transmitting In addition receivers and processors such as the AVR 354 may handle the incoming signal in several different ways depending on their capability as well The AVR 354 uses HDMI version 1 3a and is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data minimizing the number of cable connections in your system Thanks to the higher bandwidth and speed of HDMI version 1 3a the AVR 354 implements Deep Color which increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio NOTE Some DVD Audio SACD Blu ray Disc and HD DVD players output mulitchannel audio only through the source s multichannel analog outputs For those devices make a sepa rate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connec tion which is still used for video and to listen to
163. th your system Video Modes The settings in the Video Modes menu are used to fine tune the picture if necessary after making all adjustments on the video display It is recommended that you leave the settings at their defaults See the Advanced Functions section for detailed information Headphones Plug the 1 4 plug on a pair of headphones into the headphone jack on the front of the receiver for private listening See Figure 58 The DOLBY H BYPASS message indicates that Dolby Headphone surround processing is in the default bypass mode which delivers a conventional 2 channel signal to the headphones Figure 58 Headphone Jack Press the Surround Modes Button on the front panel or the remote to switch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing indicated by the DOLBY H DH message Dolby Headphone delivers an enhanced sound field that emulates a 5 1 channel speaker system No other surround modes are available for the headphones Source Selection Press the front panel Source List Button to scroll through the sources Each press of the button scrolls down the list that appears in the display and on screen See Figure 59 b Modes Surround Modes Source List Figure 59 Source List Button For direct access to any source press its Source Selector on the remote The AVR 354 will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the Source The source name will appear in the upper line of the front panel display
164. the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message Display turn off the AVR and unplug it Check all speaker wires for a possible short If none is found bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again Volume Control The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front panel clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume or by pressing the Volume Control on the remote See Figure 56 The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels dB below the OdB reference point Unlike the volume controls on some other products OdB is the maximum volume for the AVR 354 Although it s physically possible to turn the volume to a higher level doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers For certain more dynamic audio materials even OdB may be too high allowing for damage to equipment We urge caution with regard to volume levels You may change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0 to 100 scale by adjusting the Volume Units setting in the System oettings menu as described on page 55 Figure 56 Volume Controls Q Mute Function To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones press the Mute Button on the remote See Figure 56 Any recording in progress will not be affected The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder To restore normal audio either press the Mute Button again o
165. the dialogue and quieter passages while reducing the loudness of special effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing others Night Mode is accessed from the Audio Effects menu Press the Audio Effects Button and scroll down to the Night Mode line Three levels of compression are available Off At this setting there is no compression as the Night mode is deactivated Half A mild compression is applied Full More compression is applied Table A12 provides descriptions of all surround modes available on the AVR 354 along with the incoming bitstreams or signals that the particular mode may be used with Feel free to experiment and simply cycle through all of the available modes at any time you cannot cause any problems for the AVR 354 by doing so NOTE To access 6 1 and 7 1 channel modes such as Dolby Digital EX DTS ES Logic 7 7 1 modes DIS Neo 6 6 1 modes and channel Stereo you must enable the surround back channels as explained in the Manual Setup section You should not enable these channels if you don t have surround back speakers in your system ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Manual Setup The AVR 354 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loud speakers available The flexibility comes from the AVR 354 s capability to be configured to match the characteristics of your particular speakers and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room The EzSet EQ process automatically detects the capabilitie
166. ting music to other listening areas in your home A multizone system is not required to enjoy the home theater experience If you prefer not to install a multizone system at this time skip to Step Eleven to turn on the AVR 354 and configure it IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Installing a multizone system typi cally requires running various cables inside walls Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring The AVR 354 s multizone connections should be installed per the requirements of all applicable state and local building codes as well as NEC National Electrical Code requirements Failure to do so may present a potential safety hazard If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and telecommunications wiring you are advised to hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system Multizone operation uses the Surround Back Zone 2 amplifier channels whether you connect the remote speakers directly to the speaker outputs or if you connect an optional external amplifier to the preamp outputs This limits the system in the main listening room to 5 1 channels which means you cannot listen to 6 1 or 1 channel programs in the main room select one or all three of these systems 1 Connect an external amplifier to the Zone 2 Audio Outputs see Figure 42 Figure 42 Zone 2 Audio Outputs It is recommended that you place the amplifier in the same room as
167. tion oleep Timer Audio Effects Video Modes Headphones source Selection Using the Tuner XM Radio Operation Recording Using Bridge ll Docking Station selecting a Surround Mode 45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 45 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 45 Analog Audio Signals 45 Digital Audio Signals 45 surround Modes 47 Dolby Surround Settings 4 Night Mode 48 Manual Setup 48 step One Determine Speaker Crossover 48 Step Two Measure Speaker Distances 48 Step Three Manual Setup Menu 49 Number of Speakers 49 Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu 49 sub Mode 50 Adjust Speaker Distance Menu 50 otep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually 51 Audio Effects 52 Video Adjustments 52 Video Modes 53 How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings 54 Multizone Operation 54 Installing a Multizone System 54 Operating the Multizone System DO oystem Settings 56 Advanced Remote Control Functions 56 Punch Through Programming 56 Activities Macros o0 Learning 56 Resetting the Remote 5 Processor Reset of Memory 58 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 590 APPENDIX 66 75 Trademark Acknowledgments 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadia ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wid
168. to select how long the message remains visible The setting varies from 2 to 10 seconds with a default of 3 seconds Menus Some menu settings only remain in effect during the current listening session including the settings in the Surround Modes Video Modes and Audio Effects menus This setting governs how long these menus will remain visible after your last adjustment varying from 2 to 10 seconds with a default of 3 seconds setup and Slide In Menus This setting determines how long the setup menus Main Menu Speaker Setup Menu Zone 2 Menu all slide in menus remain visible after your last adjustment Select a timeout period of 5 10 or 15 the default minutes or no timeout which leaves the menus on screen until you manually clear them We recommend setting some timeout period to avoid the possibility of burn in damage to plasma or CRT displays ADVANCED FUNCTIONS screen Saver Use this setting to program a timeout period for no activity with no menus displayed before the AVR s built in screen saver begins Select a period of 5 the default 10 or 20 minutes or turn off the screen saver We recommend setting some timeout period to avoid the possibility of burn in damage to plasma or CRT displays Advanced Remote Control Functions The AVR 354 remote control not only operates the AVR 354 but it also serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many other home theater components as described in the Install
169. ttons to scroll to the Audio Input from source setting then select an analog input b The tone controls must be disabled by setting Tone Control to Off Press the Audio Effects Button to access the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu c The 2 channel Stereo mode must be selected Press the Surround Modes Button to access the STEREO line of the Surround Modes submenu When the Tone Control setting is Off the front speakers will be set to Large automatically as indicated by the double boxes in their positions in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators on the front panel That indicates that Analog Bypass mode is active When the Tone Control setting is turned On if you have set the front speaker crossover to a numeric setting the front speakers will return to the Small setting as indicated by single boxes in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators When the front speakers are Small and 2 Channel Stereo mode has been selected in the Surround Modes submenu DSP Surround Off mode is active 2 DSP Surround Off Mode The DSP Surround Off mode digitizes the incoming signal and applies the bass management settings including speaker configuration delay times and output levels This mode is desirable when your front speakers are small limited range satellites and you are using a subwoofer To select this mode use a digital audio input or turn the Tone Control setting off 3 Analog Surround Modes One of the main benefits of a surr
170. urce Selector for the device mode you wish to learn a code into and place the AVR 354 remote in Learning mode by pressing and holding the Learn Button until the Source Selector lights up then release See Figure 40 Figure 40 Learning Remote Commands c Press the button on the AVR 350 remote you wish to program with the new code and the Source Selector will flash once You may learn a new code into the following buttons Device Power On Off Alphanumeric Keys Last Button Back Exit Button Menu Button A W 4 Navigation Buttons OK Button Disc Menu Button the four Teletext Buttons Channel Up Down Volume Up Down Mute and the Transport Controls including Record d Press and hold the button on the device s original remote whose code you wish to learn until the Source Selector flashes three times then release e You may program additional buttons by repeating steps c and d Press the Learn Button once to exit Learning mode or wait for the remote to time out and exit Learning mode on its own after about 30 seconds lf you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your source device it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control that device However you may still connect the source to the AVR 354 and operate it using the device s original remote control Most of the button labels on the remote describe the buttons function when used to control the AVR 354 However the button may perform a ver
171. utputs e Standard and high definition analog video signals are upscaled to 1080i resolution for the Component Video Monitor Outputs For improved video performance consider upgrading to an HDMI capable video display with 1080p resolution Antennas The AVR 354 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner CONNECTIONS The FM antenna uses a 5 ohm F connector See Figure 13 C T Figure 13 FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver As AM antenna leads have no polarity it doesn t matter which of the two terminals is used for either lead See Figure 14 Figure 14 AM Antenna To enjoy XM satellite radio purchase an XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready devices and a subscription to the XM service We recommend the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Bundle available at www xmradio com The older Connect and Play module is also com patible with the AVR 354 but it may no longer be available in your area An XM Ready compatible module uses the special connector on the AVR 354 s rear panel that allows you to use the AVR s tuner including its 40 preset station locations and remote control Although you may use a module with standard audio connections which may be indicated for car and home use you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 354 s ease of control RS 232 Serial Port The RS
172. utputs to the amplifier s inputs You may place the amplifier either in the main listening room or the remote room Placing the amplifier in the main listening room would require the use of long speaker wires to reach the remote room while placing the amplifier in the remote room calls for the opposite long interconnect cables and short speaker wires When you use either the Surround Back Zone 2 Speaker Outputs or the ourround Back Zone 2 Preamp Outputs for a multizone system you will not be able to use the surround back speakers with your main system which will then be limited to 5 1 channels However when the multizone system is turned off you may reassign your remote speakers to the main listening room for 1 channel operation You may install an optional remote infrared IR receiver in the remote room and connect it to the Zone 2 IR Input on the back of the receiver This lets you use the included Zone 2 remote a keypad or another control device to turn the multizone system on or off select a source e input and operate any source devices that are connected in daisychain fashion to the AVR 354 s Remote IR Output You may use the above connection methods simultaneously to increase the total number of remote rooms in your system Remember that sending control commands from one room in the system will affect the entire remote zone of the multizone system Operating the Multizone System he AVR 354 s multizone system is ac
173. vels will be reset lf you are using an external source to set your output levels simply navigate to each channel press the Set Button and use the lt Buttons to adjust the level as desired between 10dB and 1 OdB lf you would like to set your levels using the AVR 3545 internal test tone adjust the TEST TONE line as follows Test Tone This line determines whether the test tone is active To begin the process of setting the levels press the OK Button repeatedly to select the OFF AUTO or MANUAL setting Any time you manually move the cursor out of the channel listings area of the screen this setting will automatically change to OFF stopping the test tone When this setting reads AUTO the test tone will automatically circulate to all channels pausing for a few moments at each channel and then moving to the next channel several seconds later as indicated by the highlight bar You may adjust the level for any channel when the test tone is paused there by using the 4 p Buttons You may also use the A V Buttons at any time to move the cursor to another line and the test tone will follow the cursor When this setting reads MANUAL the test tone will not move to the next channel until you use the A w Buttons to move it NOTE Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is active does not carry over to other mode groups We recom mend that after you have set the levels satisfactorily in one mode you note the results and c
174. ver any button is pressed Volume Controls Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume in the remote zone Power Off Not Used AVR Settings Back Exit Volume Controls Zone Selector POWER OFF Cable Sat DVD The Bridge Radio Game Media Server AUX Info Sleep Back Exit Y volume harman kardon Zone ll 4 IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Sleep Settings Info Settings Menu AV lt gt Navigation OK Transport Controls Zone Indicator NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www harmankardon com INTRODUCTION TO The AVR 354 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned Although it has more connections and features than 2 channel receivers many of the principles are similar and the new concepts are easy to understand This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts which will make setup and operation smoother lf you are already familiar with home theater you may skip this section and proceed to the Connections section on page 19 Typical Home Theater System A home theater typically includes an audio video receiver which controls the system a DVD player a Source component for television broadcasts which may be a cable box a satellite dish receiver an HDTV
175. via HDMI connection source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coax or optical connection is used Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio the same format used on DVD Audio discs Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital such as night mode settings while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording e Blu ray Disc or HD DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD delivered via HDMI Dolby Digital Stereo Delivers a 2 channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials e Dolby Digital 1 0 0 or 1 2 0 0 or 1 3 0 0 or 1 2 1 0 or 1 2 2 0 or 1 3 2 0 or 1 e Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il Mode Group Analog decoder that derives five full range discrete main audio channels from matrix surround encoded or 2 channel analog sources Four variants are available See below Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 e Analog 2 channel e uner e POM 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for music selections Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in three dimensions e Center Width adjusts width of vocal soundstage e Dimension adjusts depth of soundstage e Panorama adjusts wraparound surround effect e Dolby Digital 2 0 or 2 1 e Analog
176. w frequencies sound best Place the subwoofer in that spot In some installations it may be desirable to use two subwoofers for a 2 channel system This is easily done by purchasing an optional Y Adapter with one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks Connect the male jack to the Subwoofer output on the AVR s rear panel and then run a standard interconnect cable from the Y Adapter to the Line Input of each subwoofer You may then place the two speakers as best suits the requirements of the room and your listening preferences You are now ready to connect the various components to the receiver Before beginning turn off all components including the AVR 354 and unplug their power cords Don t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections Remember that the receiver generates heat while it is on Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides of the receiver Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet It is preferable to place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver Some surface finishes are delicate Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish Step One Connect the Speakers lf you have not yet done so place your speakers in the listening room as described in the Speaker Placement section above Connect the center front left front right surround left surround right surround
177. ward with some of our most advanced video processing capabilities yet and a wealth of listening and viewing options NN i Harman Kardon AVR 354 7 1 Channel Audio Video Receiver Audio Section surround Modes e 5 Watts x 7 per channel seven channels driven at full power at e Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD hms 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 07 THD 52 8 ohms 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 07 THD 525 watts tota Dolby Pro Logic Il and Ix Movie Music and Game up to 96kHz e High current capability ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low negative feedback e Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 Reference or Wide two channel e Dolby Headphone Version 2 up to 96kHz e DTS HD DTS HD Master Audio e DIS 5 1 DIS Stereo DIS ES 6 1 Discrete and Matrix e A l discrete amplifier circuitry e Quadruple crossover bass management e 24 Bit twin core Cirrus Logic CS 49700 DSP processor e 192kHz 24 bit D A conversion e DIS 96 24 DTS Stereo e Sampling upconversion to 96kHz viera Cinema 5 or 6 channel Music 5 or 6 channel e Logic Movie Music and Game 5 1 and 7 1 up to 96kHz e 5 or 7 Channel Stereo up to 96kHz e Surround Off DSP or Analog Bypass Audio Inputs e AM FM XM tuner e Analog Audio 1 through 5 assignable e Front panel Analog Audio assignable e 6 8 Channel Analog Audio assignable Audio Video Inputs e hree Analog Video assignable e Front panel Analo
178. within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 354 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit lf you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do
179. y different function when used to control another device Refer to the Remote Control Function List Table A13 in the Appendix for a list of each button s functions with the various product types lf you wish you may program Activities which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press You may also program punch through codes which allow the remote to operate the channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote s device mode See page 56 for instructions on these advanced programming functions Step Nine Remote IR Inputs and Output Optional The AVR 354 is equipped with a Remote IR Input a Zone 2 Input and both full carrier and stripped Remote IR Outputs to facilitate use of your system with a remote control in a variety of situations 5ee Figure 41 Figure 41 IR Inputs and Outputs When the AVR 354 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at the front panel IR sensor is difficult such as inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener you may connect an external IR receiver such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000 to the Remote IR Input jack When you are using the AVR 354 in multizone mode you may connect an optional IR receiver Keypad or other control device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 354 and any sources connected to the AVR s Remote IR Output from the remote zone Any signals transmitt
180. y without any processing Select one of these processing options to optimize the picture for the current program by applying adjustments to the brightness contrast color and sharpness e Sports For sporting events e Nature For programs shot outdoors in a natural setting e Movie For movies and many television broadcasts e Custom Allows manual adjustment of the picture settings The Brightness Contrast Color and Sharpness settings will appear on screen as sliders with values ranging from O to 100 The default setting for each adjustment is 50 Use the lt Buttons to change each setting s value L 4 p ws SEA mmm mE NN i h MUN T i 4 g I MAN b ict k 1 E v Wu ar EM NL IB a M A UD Jj LEER d ku a Cd Picture Adjust Use this setting to change the aspect ratio of the displayed Image When displaying widescreen 16 9 images on a full screen 4 3 device letterbox format will be used in which black bars may appear above and below the image When displaying full screen images on a widescreen device black or gray bars may appear to the left and right of the image pillarboxing some displays especially plasma and CRT monitors may suffer from burn in when the same image such as the horizontal or vertical bars is left on screen for a long period of time Use this setting to adjust the picture so that it fills the display s screen he options are e Auto Fit ne AVR
181. your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary and only after unplugging the AC power cord wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to pro vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the u

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