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2 SAFETY INFORMA TION Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions . 2. Keep these instructions . 3. Heed all warnings . 4. Follow all instructions . 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. The A / V receiver ’ s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.
3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our A VR 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.
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5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 16 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 18 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 19 CONNE.
6 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! For more than fifty years , our mission has been to share our passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance . T o this end we invented the receiver , a single component designed to simplify home entertainment while maintaining the highest level of quality .
7 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM/XM ® * tuner • Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable) • Front- panel Analog Audio (assignable) • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (assignable) Audio/ Video Inputs • Three Analog Video (assignable) • Front-panel Analog Video (assignable) • Three Component Video 100MHz (assignable) • Three HDMI ™ ( V .
8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch tur ns the power supply on or off . It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned on using the remote control.
9 Re s olution S ource Li s t Navigation Video Mode s OK Back/ Exit Navigation Headphone Jack/Ez S et/E Q Microphone Input Digital Audio Input s (Optical 4 and C oaxial 3) Video 4 Video Input s Video .
10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna T erminals: 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 T uner antenna module here .
11 FM Antenna XM Antenna AM Antenna S-Video 2 Output Composite 2 Output Composite 1, 2 and 3 S-Video 1, 2 and 3 Video Monitor Outputs HDMI 1, 2 and 3 AC Power Input Component 1, 2 and 3 The Bridge II .
12 12 12 12 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS • The Analog 1 and 2 connectors don’t physically line up with any analog video inputs . Consider using them for audio-only devices , such as a CD player or cassette tape deck. • The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set of outputs .
13 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The A VR 354 remote is capable of controlling 7 devices , including the A VR itself and an iPod docked in the included The Bridge II. During the installation process , you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote .
14 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control: Press this button to raise or lower the volume . Navigation ( ⁄ / ¤ / ‹ / › ) and OK Buttons: These buttons are used to make selections within the menu system. These buttons are also used to operate the tuner .
15 AVR Power Off AVR P ower On Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys T eletext Volume Mute Device Power On Device Power Off Surround Modes Video Modes OK Navigation Activity Menu Disc Menu .
16 16 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 Input.
17 NOTE: T o 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 .har mankardon.com. POWER MUTE Cable/Sat AUX Game DVD The Bridge OK Back/Exit VOL UME Menu Radio TV Media Ser ver Sleep AV R Inf o Select Zone ll.
18 18 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The A VR 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.
19 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 . T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA ® color -coding standard.
20 20 CONNECTIONS Audio C onnection s 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 .
21 21 CONNECTIONS 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.
22 The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector . See Figure 13. 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.
23 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 its center . The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle .
24 24 SPEAKER PLACEMENT S ubwoofer 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.
25 INST ALLA TION Y ou are now ready to connect the various components to the receiver . Before beginning , turn off all components , including the A VR 354, and unplug their power cords . Don’t plug in any of the power cord s until you have fini s hed making all of your connection s .
26 26 INST ALLA TION The precise connections to be made depend on the capabilities of the source device and your video display (TV). Select the best audio and video connections for each source .
27 INST ALLA TION • Connect the DVD player’s S-video or composite video output (use one connection only) to the Video 1, 2 or 3 Input on the A VR. Y ou may also use the Video 4 Composite or S-video Input located on the AVR’ s front panel (see Figure 31).
28 28 INST ALLA TION Figure 26 – Connecting a Composite or S-Video Recorder • T o 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 A VR’s Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder’s coaxial input.
29 INST ALLA TION T o make analog audio recordings , connect the recorder’s left and right analog audio outputs to the Analog 2 Audio Inputs on the A VR, and the recorder’s analog audio inputs to the A VR’s Analog 2 Audio Outputs .
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).
31 INST ALLA TION Figure 37 – Remote Batter y Compartment When using the remote , remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the A VR 354. Make sure no objects , such as furniture , are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver .
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 A VR 354 remote’s transmitter also serves as an IR receiver during the learning process .
33 INST ALLA TION IMPORT ANT 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 .
34 34 INST ALLA TION b) Using the remote , press the AVR P ower On Button or any of the Source Selectors . See Figure 46. Figure 46 – A VR P ower On and Source Selectors NOTES: • Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote (i.
35 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver , a few adjustments should be made to configure the A VR 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 .
36 36 INITIAL SETUP Figure 49 – Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver . Step Three – Make sure that the A VR 354 and the video display are turned on. Press the AVR Settings Button to display the Main Menu. See Figure 47. Use the ¤ Button to highlight the Speaker Setup line , and then press the OK Button.
37 INITIAL SETUP Step Five – During the next portion of the test, the EzSet/EQ procedure equalizes the A VR 354’s audio circuitry to compensate for the specific room characteristics and the performance capabilities of each individual speaker .
38 38 INITIAL SETUP Video Input From Source: Select this line to assign the correct video input to the source . Refer to T able A5 in the appendix, where you noted the physical video input the source is connected to , and select the input here .
39 INITIAL SETUP Resolution From Source: This line , which is informational only , indi- cates the video format (NTSC or P AL) 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.
40 OPERA TION 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. T urning On the AVR 354 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible .
41 OPERA TION The DOLBY H:BYP ASS message indicates that Dolby Headphone surround processing is in the default bypass mode , which delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones .
42 OPERA TION T o tune a preset station, press the ‹ / › 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. Y ou may also enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys .
43 OPERA TION NOTES: 1. 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.
44 44 OPERA TION NOTE: The iT unes application allows you to set certain selections to always be skipped in Shuffle mode . The A VR 354’ s settings cannot override these iT unes settings . T able 2 summarizes the controls available when The Bridge II is in use .
45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Music: Select an analog surround mode for music playback: Logic 7 Music , DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings .
46 46 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS incoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are available . Although there is never a time when all of the A VR 354’s surround modes are available , there is usually a wide variety of modes available for a given input.
47 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS • Movie: Logic 7 Movie , DTS Neo 6:Cinema, Dolby Pro Logic II Movie , Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie • Music: Logic 7 Music , DTS Neo 6:Music , Dolby Pro Logic II Music , Dolby P.
48 48 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Manual Setup The A VR 354 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loud- speakers available . The flexibility comes from the A VR 354’ s capability to be configured to match the characteristics of your particular speakers , and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room.
49 49 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit and Back options as shown at the bottom of Figure 65. T o retur n to a previous menu without making any changes , select Exit. T o save the current settings , select the Back option.
50 50 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS be played through the front left and right speakers and the special low-frequency effects (LFE) channel information. LFE: This setting plays low-frequency information contained in the left and right program channels to the front speakers , and directs only the LFE channel information to the subwoofer .
51 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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 .
52 52 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS 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.
53 Cross Color Suppressor: T ur n 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 .
54 54 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Multizone Operation The A VR 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.
55 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS section of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote speakers with this setting at Main Room, and retur n this setting to Zone 2 when you have finished. T o 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).
56 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Screen Saver: Use this setting to program a timeout period for no activity (with no menus displayed) before the A VR’s built-in screen saver begins . Select a period of 5 (the default), 10 or 20 minutes , or turn off the screen saver .
57 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Processor Reset There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the A VR 354 to its factory defaults , or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge . T o correct erratic behavior , first try tur ning the Master P ower Switch off and unplugging the AC power cord for at least three minutes .
58 58 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is swi.
T able 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.
60 60 APPENDIX T able A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Audio Input All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Y our Settings Left/Right Speakers ON ON Cente.
T able 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 .
62 62 APPENDIX T able 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 Re.
63 APPENDIX T able A11 – Zone 2 Settings Source Input Default Y our Settings Status Off Source Cable/Sat V olume -25dB Surround Back Amps Main Room T able A 12 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.
64 64 APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic II V ariant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surround • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 Game channels and subwoofer for total immersion in the video gaming • Analog (2-channel) experience .
65 APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the • Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD discs encoded high-definition video found on Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD discs . It is transmitted with DTS-HD modes , delivered via HDM I.
66 66 Copyright (c) 2003 by Bitstream, Inc . All Rights Reser ved. Bitstream V era is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc . Permission is hereby granted, free of charge , to any person obtaining a copy of t.
67 1 2 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39 40 26 27 28 29 30 35 31 32 33 36 34 4 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 56 53 54 57 55 49 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 77 when using the Function List. Figure 77 – Remote Control Function List Reference APPENDIX AVR354-OM-HiRes.
68 68 APPENDIX Radio Media Server No. Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge 01 A VR Power On A VR Power On AVR P ower On AVR P ower On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power On A VR Power.
69 APPENDIX T able A13 – continued AUX No. Button Name CBL/SA T Game CD HDTV PVD TiVO VCR 01 AVR P ower On A VR Power On AVR P ower On A VR Power On AVR P ower On A VR Power On AVR P ower On AVR P o.
70 70 TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHAR.
71 TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number T A TUNG 063 TECHNICS 181 TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO.
CD Manufac RCA RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTR SYMPHONIC T AEKWANG TEAC THET A DIGIT TOSHIBA VECTOR RE VICTOR WARDS Y AMAHA YORK 72 CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Numbe.
CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCA 024 081 093 150 RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 1.
74 CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 221 222 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 T.
75 A VR 354 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 75 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L & R channels: 75 Watts per channel @ <0.
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