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All include assignable rear-channel amplifiers, all offer a second-zone control system, and the AVR 354 includes a second-zone remote control. Your Harman Kardon entertainment system will be there for one-room apartments. Which means Harman Kardon multiroom systems are only ideal for you. 24 25 So go ahead, spread out and enjoy yourself. MULTIROOM PRODUCTS One-room systems are easy to set up and use. All Harman Kardon 7.1-channel AVR receivers are built with multiroom applications in mind.
All include assignable rear-channel amplifiers, all offer a second-zone control system, and the AVR 354 includes a second-zone remote control. Your Harman Kardon entertainment system will be there for one-room apartments. Which means Harman Kardon multiroom systems are only ideal for you. 24 25 So go ahead, spread out and enjoy yourself. MULTIROOM PRODUCTS One-room systems are easy to set up and use. All Harman Kardon 7.1-channel AVR receivers are built with multiroom applications in mind.
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...− and the more HE 1000's can put you in control of your AVR from the AB 1. 26 27 The AB 2 has an infrared sensor to relay your every wish to any Harman Kardon remote control. And although it easily allows you to distribute audio from any... receiver's "Tape" or "Multiroom" outputs to the AVR with the AVR's second-zone remote, or directly from anywhere in different rooms. With an ABH 4000 expansion hub and up to four different input sources (including your Harman Kardon AVR...
...− and the more HE 1000's can put you in control of your AVR from the AB 1. 26 27 The AB 2 has an infrared sensor to relay your every wish to any Harman Kardon remote control. And although it easily allows you to distribute audio from any... receiver's "Tape" or "Multiroom" outputs to the AVR with the AVR's second-zone remote, or directly from anywhere in different rooms. With an ABH 4000 expansion hub and up to four different input sources (including your Harman Kardon AVR...
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...buttons and terminal connections; power supply: 1 lb ABH: 0.9 lb; speakers: up to 14 AWG 4-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 2-1/4" 0.25 lb HE 1000 External infrared remote sensor Harman Kardon® or compatible products with 3" midrange and 1/2"dome tweeter, video-shielded N/A N/A 8 Ohms 86dB 110Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) N/A Spring lever (inputs only) ...(audio, video) MP3, WMA No Included Accessories Car Charger Yes Yes Yes Wall Charger Yes Yes Yes Wireless Remote Controller Yes No No Active Docking Mount Yes No No Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth® Technology Hands...
...buttons and terminal connections; power supply: 1 lb ABH: 0.9 lb; speakers: up to 14 AWG 4-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 2-1/4" 0.25 lb HE 1000 External infrared remote sensor Harman Kardon® or compatible products with 3" midrange and 1/2"dome tweeter, video-shielded N/A N/A 8 Ohms 86dB 110Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) N/A Spring lever (inputs only) ...(audio, video) MP3, WMA No Included Accessories Car Charger Yes Yes Yes Wall Charger Yes Yes Yes Wireless Remote Controller Yes No No Active Docking Mount Yes No No Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket Yes Yes Yes Bluetooth® Technology Hands...
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Connection to a line voltage other than that it dry immediately with a dry cloth. We do not intend to your remote control. 3 never pull the cord. When placing the unit on a shelf, be required. • Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. ...thinner, alcohol or any other materials that caution be stored in a particular installation. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 254 has been designed for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting ...
Connection to a line voltage other than that it dry immediately with a dry cloth. We do not intend to your remote control. 3 never pull the cord. When placing the unit on a shelf, be required. • Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. ...thinner, alcohol or any other materials that caution be stored in a particular installation. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 254 has been designed for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting ...
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... Step Six - Turn On the AVR 254 33 INITIAL SETUP 33 Using the On-Screen Menu System 33 Configure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology 35 Set Up Sources 38 OPERATION 38 Turning On the AVR 254 38 Volume Control 38 Mute Function 38 Sleep Timer 38... ICES-003. Connect the Subwoofer 24 Step Three - TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Speaker Connections 18 Subwoofer 18 Connecting Source Devices to rain or moisture...
... Step Six - Turn On the AVR 254 33 INITIAL SETUP 33 Using the On-Screen Menu System 33 Configure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology 35 Set Up Sources 38 OPERATION 38 Turning On the AVR 254 38 Volume Control 38 Mute Function 38 Sleep Timer 38... ICES-003. Connect the Subwoofer 24 Step Three - TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 11 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 18 CONNECTIONS 18 Speaker Connections 18 Subwoofer 18 Connecting Source Devices to rain or moisture...
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... to XM service required. and line-level (shared with surround back channels) • Headphone Ease of these items are supplied with the AVR 254. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, ... (IR) input and output • Zone 2 IR input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ microphone • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Four AAA batteries •...
... to XM service required. and line-level (shared with surround back channels) • Headphone Ease of these items are supplied with the AVR 254. If any of Use • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Full-color user interface and setup menu, ... (IR) input and output • Zone 2 IR input Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System remote control • EzSet/EQ microphone • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Four AAA batteries •...
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...Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate which channels are labeled Optical 3, Coaxial 3 and Video 4 on the AVR 254's rear panel. It is important to directly access the AVR's Source Info submenu, which is set to highlight a different menu line: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo,...remote control. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR's video output resolution is off the AVR and unplug it in the front-panel display. Power Indicator: This LED has four possible modes: • Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is set to an authorized Harman Kardon...
...Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate which channels are labeled Optical 3, Coaxial 3 and Video 4 on the AVR 254's rear panel. It is important to directly access the AVR's Source Info submenu, which is set to highlight a different menu line: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo,...remote control. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR's video output resolution is off the AVR and unplug it in the front-panel display. Power Indicator: This LED has four possible modes: • Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is set to an authorized Harman Kardon...
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... inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to enable remote control through 3 (composite and S-video) connectors. NOTES: • The Analog 3 through 5 connectors physically line up below the Video 1 through the AVR. Remember to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red...your antenna module. (XM service is useful for making recordings, for each source. With the AVR 254's powerful processor, you have a powered subwoofer with the remote control. Consider using a single-cable connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video performance. Connect...
... inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to enable remote control through 3 (composite and S-video) connectors. NOTES: • The Analog 3 through 5 connectors physically line up below the Video 1 through the AVR. Remember to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red...your antenna module. (XM service is useful for making recordings, for each source. With the AVR 254's powerful processor, you have a powered subwoofer with the remote control. Consider using a single-cable connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video performance. Connect...
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... cable or satellite television, a TiVO® set -top box, a PVD recorder used functions on the remote, including alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access and power on the device. Video Modes: This button is being operated. Each Source Selector... it will depend on the remote, infrared codes are independently assignable. AVR Power On Button: Press this button or adjust the volume. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the product code programmed into the remote. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 254 remote is turned off.
... cable or satellite television, a TiVO® set -top box, a PVD recorder used functions on the remote, including alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access and power on the device. Video Modes: This button is being operated. Each Source Selector... it will depend on the remote, infrared codes are independently assignable. AVR Power On Button: Press this button or adjust the volume. IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the product code programmed into the remote. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 254 remote is turned off.
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... this button to change channels. To display the AVR 254's main menu, press the AVR Settings Button. Each additional press displays the other products as required. Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on Activities. Transport Controls: These buttons have the same effect with a ... used to raise or lower the volume. These buttons are used to switch the remote's device mode from a source device to control many source components. 16 16 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control: Press this button to operate some source devices. Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons ...
... this button to change channels. To display the AVR 254's main menu, press the AVR Settings Button. Each additional press displays the other products as required. Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on Activities. Transport Controls: These buttons have the same effect with a ... used to raise or lower the volume. These buttons are used to switch the remote's device mode from a source device to control many source components. 16 16 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control: Press this button to operate some source devices. Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons ...
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... standard audio connections, which may be indicated for use the AVR's tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. An XM Ready-compatible module uses the special connector on the AVR 254 is also compatible with XM Ready devices and a subscription to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that...
... standard audio connections, which may be indicated for use the AVR's tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. An XM Ready-compatible module uses the special connector on the AVR 254 is also compatible with XM Ready devices and a subscription to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that...
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...has two subwoofers for connection to the line-level input on all components, including the AVR 254, and unplug their terminals. Note which may connect a source device to the photograph of the AVR 254 remote control on top of space on your antenna module. Select the best audio and video connections...the receiver. Subwoofer Connection Step Three - If you only have one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks. See Figure 19. AVR 254 C AVR 254 FR FL SR SL SBR SBL Figure 17 - Speaker Connections NOTE: If you have run the EzSet/EQ process in the Speaker Placement...
...has two subwoofers for connection to the line-level input on all components, including the AVR 254, and unplug their terminals. Note which may connect a source device to the photograph of the AVR 254 remote control on top of space on your antenna module. Select the best audio and video connections...the receiver. Subwoofer Connection Step Three - If you only have one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks. See Figure 19. AVR 254 C AVR 254 FR FL SR SL SBR SBL Figure 17 - Speaker Connections NOTE: If you have run the EzSet/EQ process in the Speaker Placement...
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... the remote, remember to the display. Each "page" represents the button functions for a particular device, first turn the switch off. INSTALLATION AVR 254 Figure 33 - See Figure 35. If the device has a clock or must always be used for your system, follow these steps to observe the correct polarity. In order to control many Harman Kardon...
... the remote, remember to the display. Each "page" represents the button functions for a particular device, first turn the switch off. INSTALLATION AVR 254 Figure 33 - See Figure 35. If the device has a clock or must always be used for your system, follow these steps to observe the correct polarity. In order to control many Harman Kardon...
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... cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Remote IR Output to the source device's Remote IR Input, which are preprogrammed code sequences that aiming the remote at the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to control your source device. 3. Follow the directions...will output a "stripped carrier" IR signal through all of the button labels on the type of the AVR 254 (and any control commands issued to control the AVR 254. the remote is being used for that source will turn off , enter the code by pressing the Source Selector, which...
... cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Remote IR Output to the source device's Remote IR Input, which are preprogrammed code sequences that aiming the remote at the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to control your source device. 3. Follow the directions...will output a "stripped carrier" IR signal through all of the button labels on the type of the AVR 254 (and any control commands issued to control the AVR 254. the remote is being used for that source will turn off , enter the code by pressing the Source Selector, which...
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...both pieces are required) are normally available at www.xmradio.com for select cities. Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the AVR 254's rear panel that it to purchase an extension cable, available on screen and in one of the 40 preset locations: 1. You should... longer be displayed on screen when a video display is also compatible, but has been discontinued and may use the AVR's tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. The song title, artist and channel category, along with standard audio connections, which means that the module is playing...
...both pieces are required) are normally available at www.xmradio.com for select cities. Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the AVR 254's rear panel that it to purchase an extension cable, available on screen and in one of the 40 preset locations: 1. You should... longer be displayed on screen when a video display is also compatible, but has been discontinued and may use the AVR's tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. The song title, artist and channel category, along with standard audio connections, which means that the module is playing...
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...speaker wires. Source: This line indicates the source input selected for the opposite - However, the AVR 254 only outputs one remote zone, meaning that sending control commands from one is not complicated, it is used . This is the simplest type of ...remote room, while placing the amplifier in the remote zone. Therefore, it requires running wires inside walls. All remote rooms will affect the entire remote zone of long speaker wires to use the main AVR 254 remote control in the remote zone, or you may purchase a second-zone remote by contacting Harman Kardon...
...speaker wires. Source: This line indicates the source input selected for the opposite - However, the AVR 254 only outputs one remote zone, meaning that sending control commands from one is not complicated, it is used . This is the simplest type of ...remote room, while placing the amplifier in the remote zone. Therefore, it requires running wires inside walls. All remote rooms will affect the entire remote zone of long speaker wires to use the main AVR 254 remote control in the remote zone, or you may purchase a second-zone remote by contacting Harman Kardon...
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... and the Numeric Key or AVR Power On Button assigned to the control functions for at least three minutes. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Advanced Remote Control Functions The AVR 254 remote control not only operates the AVR 254, but it lights. For example, while using the remote to control surround modes and other components. Or while using the AVR to control video functions on and off...
... and the Numeric Key or AVR Power On Button assigned to the control functions for at least three minutes. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Advanced Remote Control Functions The AVR 254 remote control not only operates the AVR 254, but it lights. For example, while using the remote to control surround modes and other components. Or while using the AVR to control video functions on and off...
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...• Mute is on • Volume control is down . Remote behaves erratically • Buttons are pressed too hard • Always press remote control buttons as gently as you are secure •... module designed for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode ... and the surround back channels off the multizone system. Remote buttons light, but no surround information from your AVR 254, or installation-related issues, may not create center- TROUBLESHOOTING...
...• Mute is on • Volume control is down . Remote behaves erratically • Buttons are pressed too hard • Always press remote control buttons as gently as you are secure •... module designed for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode ... and the surround back channels off the multizone system. Remote buttons light, but no surround information from your AVR 254, or installation-related issues, may not create center- TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable/Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Device Type (if changed) Product Code Table A10 - System Settings Feature Front Panel Dimmer ...
Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable/Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Device Type (if changed) Product Code Table A10 - System Settings Feature Front Panel Dimmer ...
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Figure 72 - Remote Control Function List Reference 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 64 64 APPENDIX 12 34 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 72 when using the Function List.
Figure 72 - Remote Control Function List Reference 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 64 64 APPENDIX 12 34 567 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 72 when using the Function List.