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AT HOME 08 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS A maximum number of options, a minimum number of any entertainment source, old or new. Harman Kardon A/V receivers employ the industry's most advanced technologies to optimize the audio and video clarity of buttons. Yet even certified technophobes will discover that they can operate them successfully. 09
AT HOME 08 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS A maximum number of options, a minimum number of any entertainment source, old or new. Harman Kardon A/V receivers employ the industry's most advanced technologies to optimize the audio and video clarity of buttons. Yet even certified technophobes will discover that they can operate them successfully. 09
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... docking station (included), it features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for maximum fidelity. 10 11 AVR 254 7 x 50W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI Switching The Harman Kardon AVR 154 is also about getting connected. But there's plenty more to recommend the AVR 254, including three HDMI inputs, connections for maximum fidelity. As do all about ease of digital and...
... docking station (included), it features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for maximum fidelity. 10 11 AVR 254 7 x 50W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI Switching The Harman Kardon AVR 154 is also about getting connected. But there's plenty more to recommend the AVR 254, including three HDMI inputs, connections for maximum fidelity. As do all about ease of digital and...
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Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed. We're passionate, to be sure, but we're not zealots. Today, we continue to keep the audio faith with a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be entertained with it. 16 17
Our HK 3490 offers digital audio inputs and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, among other 21st-century innovations. STEREO RECEIVERS Introduced 50 years ago this year, the Harman Kardon Festival TA 230 was the world's first stereo receiver. Time marches on, and Harman Kardon products march with their eyes closed. We're passionate, to be sure, but we're not zealots. Today, we continue to keep the audio faith with a choice of powerful stereo receivers engineered by and for people who prefer to be entertained with it. 16 17
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...HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it does. It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of an original musical performance, whether reproduced from time to time. So the HK 3390 also features four high...sounds great when it reaches its final destination: your MP3 player of pace from vinyl or your ears. 18 HK 3390 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver The HK 3390 was born to make beautiful music and, like all of an audiophile's must-haves (high-performance phono preamp, preout/main-in...
...HK 3490 isn't a snob about where the music comes from, as long as it does. It features high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification, a signature Harman Kardon technology that delivers all the subtlety of an original musical performance, whether reproduced from time to time. So the HK 3390 also features four high...sounds great when it reaches its final destination: your MP3 player of pace from vinyl or your ears. 18 HK 3390 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver The HK 3390 was born to make beautiful music and, like all of an audiophile's must-haves (high-performance phono preamp, preout/main-in...
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MULTIROOM PRODUCTS One-room systems are only ideal for you. 24 25 Which means Harman Kardon multiroom systems 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. So go ahead, spread out and enjoy yourself. Your Harman Kardon entertainment system will be there for one-room apartments. All Harman Kardon 7.1-channel AVR receivers are easy to set up and use.
MULTIROOM PRODUCTS One-room systems are only ideal for you. 24 25 Which means Harman Kardon multiroom systems 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. So go ahead, spread out and enjoy yourself. Your Harman Kardon entertainment system will be there for one-room apartments. All Harman Kardon 7.1-channel AVR receivers are easy to set up and use.
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..., the ABH 4's onboard audio inputs allow you covered. AB 1 Amplified In-Wall Module for iPod accessible from any receiver's "Tape" or "Multiroom" outputs to any Harman Kardon remote control. May domestic bliss and your favorite music be with Onboard Controls for your system's IR remote control only ...A-BUS® Expansion Hub Different music in different rooms. With an ABH 4000 expansion hub and up to four different input sources (including your Harman Kardon AVR), you depart. The AB 2 has an infrared sensor to mind. Also, it 's usually considered impolite to point, the IR sensors don't...
..., the ABH 4's onboard audio inputs allow you covered. AB 1 Amplified In-Wall Module for iPod accessible from any receiver's "Tape" or "Multiroom" outputs to any Harman Kardon remote control. May domestic bliss and your favorite music be with Onboard Controls for your system's IR remote control only ...A-BUS® Expansion Hub Different music in different rooms. With an ABH 4000 expansion hub and up to four different input sources (including your Harman Kardon AVR), you depart. The AB 2 has an infrared sensor to mind. Also, it 's usually considered impolite to point, the IR sensors don't...
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... portable GPS navigation system, digital music player and widescreen video player that fits in the palm of music along for the ride. All Harman Kardon Guide + Play™ GPS navigation and entertainment products offer turn-by-turn directions to get you where you're going safely. Bluetooth®... away. And all -in real-time-traffic* receiver will provide the soundtrack to virtually any other system out there. 36 GPS-510 4" Portable Navigation System The GPS-510 is to go. * Subscription required (first 90 days free). 37 The Harman Kardon GPS-810 has it all , their eyes off...
... portable GPS navigation system, digital music player and widescreen video player that fits in the palm of music along for the ride. All Harman Kardon Guide + Play™ GPS navigation and entertainment products offer turn-by-turn directions to get you where you're going safely. Bluetooth®... away. And all -in real-time-traffic* receiver will provide the soundtrack to virtually any other system out there. 36 GPS-510 4" Portable Navigation System The GPS-510 is to go. * Subscription required (first 90 days free). 37 The Harman Kardon GPS-810 has it all , their eyes off...
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...binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 31.5 lb 1 Optional XM® antenna module and subscription to 1080p 180mS Yes 8-Device learning & programmable; AVR 254 7.1-Channel AVR 65 x 2 50 x 7 High-current; ±35 amps 0.07% @ 8 Ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 10Hz - 130kHz 100dB Dolby® Digital Plus ... programmable No No Yes No Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 20.5 lb Model HK 3490 HK 3390 Description Stereo receiver Stereo receiver Power @ 8 Ohms, full A/V processing & repeater Yes with OSD 7.1 Channels 3 @ 100MHz (Assignable) Quad crossover HD graphical menu system ...
...binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 31.5 lb 1 Optional XM® antenna module and subscription to 1080p 180mS Yes 8-Device learning & programmable; AVR 254 7.1-Channel AVR 65 x 2 50 x 7 High-current; ±35 amps 0.07% @ 8 Ohms 20Hz - 20kHz 10Hz - 130kHz 100dB Dolby® Digital Plus ... programmable No No Yes No Color-coded binding posts 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 15" 20.5 lb Model HK 3490 HK 3390 Description Stereo receiver Stereo receiver Power @ 8 Ohms, full A/V processing & repeater Yes with OSD 7.1 Channels 3 @ 100MHz (Assignable) Quad crossover HD graphical menu system ...
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... the ventilation openings. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by gently wiping with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Outdoor Use Marking WARNING - The A/V receiver's cabinet may be cleaned by the manufacturer, or sold with one wider than that produce heat. 9. Do not block any liquid cleaners. 7. Only use by...
... the ventilation openings. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by gently wiping with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Outdoor Use Marking WARNING - The A/V receiver's cabinet may be cleaned by the manufacturer, or sold with one wider than that produce heat. 9. Do not block any liquid cleaners. 7. Only use by...
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... below the unit for ventilation. If you disconnect the unit from shock and vibration. As with Part 15 of the NEC, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. When placing the unit on a carpeted surface. ... respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 254 has been designed for use with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. We do not intend to use only the...
... below the unit for ventilation. If you disconnect the unit from shock and vibration. As with Part 15 of the NEC, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. When placing the unit on a carpeted surface. ... respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 254 has been designed for use with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. We do not intend to use only the...
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... be notified about this manual and refer back to achieve premium performance. The AVR 254 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver carries this end we urge you can choose to share our passion for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! Harman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms...
... be notified about this manual and refer back to achieve premium performance. The AVR 254 multizone 7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver carries this end we urge you can choose to share our passion for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! Harman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section • 50 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms...
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...the AVR 254 is a component where a playback signal originates, such as the Optical Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, S-Video Front and Analog Front inputs. Each line represents a type of these settings: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. Press the Back/Exit Button to an authorized Harman Kardon service... Surround Modes: Press this two-line display in Standby mode for the current source. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on using this button to the Remote IR Input on and operating normally. • Protect: If the PROTECT message ever appears, ...
...the AVR 254 is a component where a playback signal originates, such as the Optical Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, S-Video Front and Analog Front inputs. Each line represents a type of these settings: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p. Press the Back/Exit Button to an authorized Harman Kardon service... Surround Modes: Press this two-line display in Standby mode for the current source. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on using this button to the Remote IR Input on and operating normally. • Protect: If the PROTECT message ever appears, ...
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.... Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as a backup. 11 Use only one of outputs. These inputs are reassigned for multizone operation. the AVR 254 will be connected to the Remote IR Input of this jack. See...video) connectors. If your TV, and the AVR 254 will need to subscribe to the XM service, which means they may be used , connect them for multizone applications or simply as when the AVR is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for each ...
.... Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as a backup. 11 Use only one of outputs. These inputs are reassigned for multizone operation. the AVR 254 will be connected to the Remote IR Input of this jack. See...video) connectors. If your TV, and the AVR 254 will need to subscribe to the XM service, which means they may be used , connect them for multizone applications or simply as when the AVR is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for each ...
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... inputs on the receiver. Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you turn on whenever you are using an HDMI connection for audio for copy-protected sources. • Composite and S-video signals are not available at some time in the Operate position unless the AVR 254 is being upgraded.... connection for the receiver at this switch popped out in the future. Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also an audio recorder, connect a coaxial digital audio output to the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. Do not use a source that source. However, the AVR 254 does not convert ...
... inputs on the receiver. Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you turn on whenever you are using an HDMI connection for audio for copy-protected sources. • Composite and S-video signals are not available at some time in the Operate position unless the AVR 254 is being upgraded.... connection for the receiver at this switch popped out in the future. Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also an audio recorder, connect a coaxial digital audio output to the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. Do not use a source that source. However, the AVR 254 does not convert ...
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...use the codes for any component, first press its Selector button. Any given button may be used with a 6; Muting is also canceled when the receiver is capable of five device types: a CD player, an HDTV set-top box, a PVD recorder used to any compatible input and given any..., the TV Source Selector may program the codes for use codes beginning with the "Sleep Off" message. 14 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 254 remote is turned off. During the installation process, you manually select. This will appear. The AUX Source Selector may be connected to improve the...
...use the codes for any component, first press its Selector button. Any given button may be used with a 6; Muting is also canceled when the receiver is capable of five device types: a CD player, an HDTV set-top box, a PVD recorder used to any compatible input and given any..., the TV Source Selector may program the codes for use codes beginning with the "Sleep Off" message. 14 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 254 remote is turned off. During the installation process, you manually select. This will appear. The AUX Source Selector may be connected to improve the...
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...set -top box or a television to change tracks or chapters. To display the AVR 254's main menu, press the AVR Settings Button. These buttons are used to switch the remote's device mode from a source device to the AVR. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this button to return ...radio station frequencies or to select station presets. See Table A13 in the Zone 1 position. The Page control may have no effect on the receiver, but are used to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is also used with a Teletext-capable televi- Record Button: Use this ...
...set -top box or a television to change tracks or chapters. To display the AVR 254's main menu, press the AVR Settings Button. These buttons are used to switch the remote's device mode from a source device to the AVR. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this button to return ...radio station frequencies or to select station presets. See Table A13 in the Zone 1 position. The Page control may have no effect on the receiver, but are used to make recordings when an audio or video recorder is also used with a Teletext-capable televi- Record Button: Use this ...
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...the various mode groups, and the mode options available within each group. The AVR 254 may have owned. The surround back speakers may also be a cable box, a satellite dish receiver, an HDTV tuner or simply an antenna connected to power a pair of ...Harman Kardon parent company) - and 7-Channel Stereo Table A12 in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to experiment. 17 Each main speaker is a special-purpose speaker designed to the Connections section on any one speaker. • Surround Back Left and Right - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 254...
...the various mode groups, and the mode options available within each group. The AVR 254 may have owned. The surround back speakers may also be a cable box, a satellite dish receiver, an HDTV tuner or simply an antenna connected to power a pair of ...Harman Kardon parent company) - and 7-Channel Stereo Table A12 in movies and television programs. This placement allows the dialogue to experiment. 17 Each main speaker is a special-purpose speaker designed to the Connections section on any one speaker. • Surround Back Left and Right - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 254...
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...wall subwoofers, and then the front left and right speaker outputs, as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). The AVR 254 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can suffer, especially for all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) has established ...These signals originate in Figure 3, but sometimes the subwoofer is designed to the AVR. CONNECTIONS There are different, colors e.g. Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 254 is connected to the receiver using different colors, or stripes, or by adding a ridge to the analog...
...wall subwoofers, and then the front left and right speaker outputs, as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). The AVR 254 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can suffer, especially for all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) has established ...These signals originate in Figure 3, but sometimes the subwoofer is designed to the AVR. CONNECTIONS There are different, colors e.g. Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR The AVR 254 is connected to the receiver using different colors, or stripes, or by adding a ridge to the analog...
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... 6. These two cables are required for easy plug-in addition to the HDMI connection, which increases by a shutter to the AVR. In addition, receivers and processors such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for your video display has a DVI input and is only capable of ... physical HDMI connection is usually required. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - HDMI Connection 19 If your remote speakers, as the AVR 254's multizone system is in use the analog audio connections when using a single cable, thus delivering the highest quality picture and sound. It's required if...
... 6. These two cables are required for easy plug-in addition to the HDMI connection, which increases by a shutter to the AVR. In addition, receivers and processors such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for your video display has a DVI input and is only capable of ... physical HDMI connection is usually required. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - HDMI Connection 19 If your remote speakers, as the AVR 254's multizone system is in use the analog audio connections when using a single cable, thus delivering the highest quality picture and sound. It's required if...
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... Figure 10 - If a multichannel analog audio connection is output by component video, S-video and then composite video. Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 254 also offers an analog audio input on the receiver, source or video display. Composite Video S-video, or "separate" video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using three separate cables. S-...• Standard and high-definition analog video signals are transmitted using a single cable. Consult the owner's guide for the Component Video Monitor Outputs. Antennas The AVR 254 uses separate terminals for the source.
... Figure 10 - If a multichannel analog audio connection is output by component video, S-video and then composite video. Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 254 also offers an analog audio input on the receiver, source or video display. Composite Video S-video, or "separate" video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using three separate cables. S-...• Standard and high-definition analog video signals are transmitted using a single cable. Consult the owner's guide for the Component Video Monitor Outputs. Antennas The AVR 254 uses separate terminals for the source.