AVR 354AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVEROWNER’S MANUALAVR354-OM-HiRes.qxd 5/22/08 4:41 PM Page 1
10REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSAM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.XM Ante
11FM Antenna XMAntenna AM AntennaS-Video 2OutputComposite 2OutputComposite 1, 2 and 3S-Video1, 2 and 3Video MonitorOutputsHDMI 1, 2 and 3AC Power Inpu
12121212REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS• The Analog 1 and 2 connectors don’t physically line up withany analog video inputs. Consider using them for audio-only
1313MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSThe AVR 354 remote is capable of controlling 7 devices, including theAVR itself and an iPod docked in the included Th
1414MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSVolume Control: Press this button to raise or lower the volume.Navigation (⁄/¤/‹/›) and OK Buttons: These buttons are
15AVR Power OffAVR Power OnSource SelectorsAudio EffectsAlphanumeric KeysTeletextVolumeMuteDevice Power OnDevice Power OffSurround ModesVideo ModesOKN
1616ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSThe Zone 2 remote is a simplified device for use in the remote room ofa multiroom system with an IR receiver connec
17NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructionsthroughout the manual that refer to this illustration,a copy of this page may be downloaded from t
1818INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATERThe AVR 354 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and
19There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source d
2SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant Safety Instructions1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.
20 20CONNECTIONSAudio ConnectionsThere are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digitalaudio signals are required for listening to s
2121CONNECTIONSrequired for DVD-Audio players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc players that decode the digital au
22The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.Figure 13 – FM AntennaThe AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads to th
23SPEAKER PLACEMENTBefore you begin to connect cables, it is important to place your speakersin their correct locations in the room.Optimally, the spe
2424SPEAKER PLACEMENTSubwoofer PlacementThe subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoof
25INSTALLATIONYou are now ready to connect the various components to the receiver.Before beginning, turn off all components, including the AVR 354,and
2626INSTALLATIONThe precise connections to be made depend on the capabilities of thesource device and your video display (TV). Select the best audio a
27INSTALLATION• Connect the DVD player’s S-video or composite video output (use oneconnection only) to the Video 1, 2 or 3 Input on the AVR. You may a
2828INSTALLATIONFigure 26 – Connecting a Composite or S-Video Recorder• To make 2-channel digital audio recordings, connect the recorder’sdigital audi
29INSTALLATIONTo make analog audio recordings, connect the recorder’s left and rightanalog audio outputs to the Analog 2 Audio Inputs on the AVR, and
3Important Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 354 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volta
Figure 32 – HDMI Monitor OutputComponent Video: If the display does not have HDMI inputs, butdoes have component video inputs, connect the Component V
31INSTALLATIONFigure 37 – Remote Battery CompartmentWhen using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the frontpanel of the AVR 354. Make sure
a) Place the two remotes so that their IR transmitters face each otherend to end, separated by about one inch. See Figure 39. The AVR 354 remote’s tra
33INSTALLATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typi-cally requires running various cables inside walls. Always complywith the appr
3434INSTALLATIONb) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of theSource Selectors. See Figure 46.Figure 46 – AVR Power On and Source Se
35INITIAL SETUPBefore you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments shouldbe made to configure the AVR 354 to match your actual system.Make
3636INITIAL SETUPFigure 49 – Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into receiver.Step Three – Make sure that the AVR 354 and the video display areturned on. Press
37INITIAL SETUPStep Five – During the next portion of the test, the EzSet/EQ procedureequalizes the AVR 354’s audio circuitry to compensate for the sp
3838INITIAL SETUPVideo Input From Source: Select this line to assign the correct video input to the source. Refer to Table A5 in the appendix, where y
39INITIAL SETUPResolution From Source: This line, which is informational only, indi-cates the video format (NTSC or PAL) output by the source device.N
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40OPERATIONNow that you have installed your system components and completed a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to begin enjoyingyou
41OPERATIONThe DOLBY H:BYPASS message indicates that Dolby Headphone surround processing is in the default bypass mode, which delivers a conventional
42OPERATIONTo tune a preset station, press the ‹/›Buttons or the ChannelControl, or press the Menu Button to view the list of programmed pre-sets and
43OPERATIONNOTES:1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, anddigital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form.However, y
4444OPERATIONNOTE: The iTunes application allows you to set certain selections toalways be skipped in Shuffle mode. The AVR 354’s settings cannotoverr
45ADVANCED FUNCTIONSMusic: Select an analog surround mode for music playback: Logic 7Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main
4646ADVANCED FUNCTIONSincoming signal, only a limited number of surround modes are available.Although there is never a time when all of the AVR 354’s
47ADVANCED 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:Musi
4848ADVANCED FUNCTIONSManual SetupThe AVR 354 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loud-speakers available. The flexibility comes from the
4949ADVANCED FUNCTIONSNOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus include the Exit andBack options as shown at the bottom of Figure 65. To return to a pre
52 SAFETY INFORMATION6 INTRODUCTION8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS16ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS18
5050ADVANCED FUNCTIONSbe played through the front left and right speakers and the speciallow-frequency effects (LFE) channel information.LFE: This set
51ADVANCED FUNCTIONSThe best method of setting the output levels is by running the EzSet/EQprocess, as described in the Initial Setup section. If any
5252ADVANCED FUNCTIONSWhen you have finished making adjustments in the Audio Effects menu,press the Audio Effects Button or the Back/Exit Button to cl
53Cross Color Suppressor: Turn this setting on to remove cross color artifacts, which can occur when high-frequency luminance (brightness)signals are
5454ADVANCED FUNCTIONSMultizone OperationThe AVR 354 offers the benefits of multizone operation, a rarity in areceiver this affordable. With the multi
55ADVANCED FUNCTIONSsection of the Speaker Setup menu to configure the remote speakers withthis setting at Main Room, and return this setting to Zone
56ADVANCED FUNCTIONSScreen Saver: Use this setting to program a timeout period for noactivity (with no menus displayed) before the AVR’s built-in scre
57ADVANCED FUNCTIONSProcessor ResetThere may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 354 to itsfactory defaults, or the unit may behave erra
5858SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONUnit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live ou
Table A2 – Source Setting DefaultsCable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The BridgeSurround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logi
6Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!For more than fifty years, our mission has been to share our passion for music and entertainment, using leading-
6060APPENDIXTable A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Audio Input All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Yo
Table A7 – Video Modes SettingsDefault Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The BridgeVideo Mode Processor OffBrightness*50Contrast*50Color*50
6262APPENDIXTable A8 – Surround ModesDefault Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The BridgeAuto Select Logic 7 Movie ornative digital formatV
63APPENDIXTable A11 – Zone 2 SettingsSource Input Default Your SettingsStatus OffSource Cable/SatVolume -25dBSurround Back Amps Main RoomTable A12 – S
6464APPENDIXSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDolby Pro Logic II Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that emphasizes use of the surroun
65APPENDIXSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the • Blu-ray Dis
6666Copyright (c) 2003 by Bitstream, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bitstream Vera is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc.Permission is hereby granted, free of c
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6868APPENDIXRadio Media ServerNo. Button Name AVR FM AM XM DVD DMC1000 TV The Bridge01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power O
69APPENDIXTable A13 – continuedAUXNo. Button Name CBL/SAT Game CD HDTV PVD TiVO VCR01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On
7INTRODUCTIONAudio Inputs• AM/FM/XM®* tuner• Analog Audio 1 through 5 (assignable)• Front-panel Analog Audio (assignable)• 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio (
7070TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 027A MARK 122 132ADMIRAL 192AKAI 123 160AMPRO 164ANAM 045 106 109 112 122AOC 122 123 128BLAUPUNKT 084B
71TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberTATUNG 063TECHNICS 181TECHWOOD 128TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132TELERENT 069TERA 156THOMSON 190 191TMK 128TO
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CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberRCA 024 081 093 150RCX 169REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172SANYO 033 082 095S
74CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberSCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222SEAM 121SIGNATURE 001 188SPRUCER 053 081 177 189STARCOM 002 011 163STARGAT
75AVR 354 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSAudio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)75 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channe
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8FRONT-PANEL CONTROLSMain Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supplyon or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), and canno
9ResolutionSourceListNavigationVideoModesOKBack/ExitNavigationHeadphoneJack/EzSet/EQMicrophoneInputDigitalAudio Inputs(Optical 4 andCoaxial 3)Video 4
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