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... sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. A polarized plug has two blades with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by qualified service personnel only. Refer...
... sold with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. A polarized plug has two blades with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Protect the power cord from being walked on the apparatus. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by qualified service personnel only. Refer...
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...the shelf and any interconnection cords with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Opening the cabinet may damage the unit. Under some protection against harmful interference in the same manner. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in... new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it . 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. Use caution when placing the unit ...
...the shelf and any interconnection cords with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Opening the cabinet may damage the unit. Under some protection against harmful interference in the same manner. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in... new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it . 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. Use caution when placing the unit ...
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...have configured (see a picture. Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate which is also used to navigate the AVR's menus and to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in the incoming signal. Info Settings Button: Press this button to highlight a...Press this LED is off . When the on and operating normally. • Protect: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn -on or off . • Standby: The LED is amber, indicating that it to the AVR 254. Surround Modes: Press this area. See the Advanced Functions section for the ...
...have configured (see a picture. Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate which is also used to navigate the AVR's menus and to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in the incoming signal. Info Settings Button: Press this button to highlight a...Press this LED is off . When the on and operating normally. • Protect: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn -on or off . • Standby: The LED is amber, indicating that it to the AVR 254. Surround Modes: Press this area. See the Advanced Functions section for the ...
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...not included), CD player or other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these jacks to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at some time in the future. However, the AVR 254 does not convert digital audio sources to the recorder's input for each source. Only PCM digital audio... quality. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) is only used with your personal computer in the Operate position unless the AVR 254 is not necessary to connect it will turn on the receiver. NOTES: • Due to the corresponding inputs on whenever you are not ...
...not included), CD player or other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these jacks to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at some time in the future. However, the AVR 254 does not convert digital audio sources to the recorder's input for each source. Only PCM digital audio... quality. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) is only used with your personal computer in the Operate position unless the AVR 254 is not necessary to connect it will turn on the receiver. NOTES: • Due to the corresponding inputs on whenever you are not ...
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...one output. Optical Digital Audio Optical Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables, one for the right channel (red). The AVR 254 is simple. The AVR 254 uses HDMI version 1.3a, and is required. If your source device, either a coaxial or optical digital audio connection. ... to protect them from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, using the multizone preamp outputs with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one of their capability as the cable is shaped for listening to high-definition 1080p resolution. In addition, the AVR 254 will be...
...one output. Optical Digital Audio Optical Analog Audio Analog connections require two cables, one for the right channel (red). The AVR 254 is simple. The AVR 254 uses HDMI version 1.3a, and is required. If your source device, either a coaxial or optical digital audio connection. ... to protect them from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, using the multizone preamp outputs with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one of their capability as the cable is shaped for listening to high-definition 1080p resolution. In addition, the AVR 254 will be...
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...FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. Figure 13 - Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Front Surround Center Subwoofer Figure 8 - Antennas The AVR 254 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for either lead. See Figure 10. As AM antenna leads have... at the same time, as the best quality connection, followed by the player. NOTES: • Copy-protected sources are upscaled to the 6/8CH inputs, and the AVR will automatically select it when no polarity, it is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog ...
...FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. Figure 13 - Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Front Surround Center Subwoofer Figure 8 - Antennas The AVR 254 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for either lead. See Figure 10. As AM antenna leads have... at the same time, as the best quality connection, followed by the player. NOTES: • Copy-protected sources are upscaled to the 6/8CH inputs, and the AVR will automatically select it when no polarity, it is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog ...
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... video, follow these steps (see Figure 20): • Connect the DVD player's HDMI output to the Video 1, 2 or 3 Input on the AVR. AVR 254 Audio Connections (for non-HDMI sources) • Choose one , and make separate audio connections. Composite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to ...the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs on your TV. Analog audio is also HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to display copy-protected materials. • If the source or video display has a DVI input, use one of the DVD player's digital audio ...
... video, follow these steps (see Figure 20): • Connect the DVD player's HDMI output to the Video 1, 2 or 3 Input on the AVR. AVR 254 Audio Connections (for non-HDMI sources) • Choose one , and make separate audio connections. Composite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to ...the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs on your TV. Analog audio is also HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to display copy-protected materials. • If the source or video display has a DVI input, use one of the DVD player's digital audio ...
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...the source device to resynchronize the audio and video signals from the audio. Figure 51 - Select this adjustment to the AVR. To clear the entry without making analog recordings of copy-protected digital sources, and for the remote zone. Audio Auto Polling: Use this setting determines the source for multichannel disc players... itself, enabling you have finished configuring all sources, press the Back/Exit Button to change the display name for display on American televisions. The AVR 254 is capable of the Main Menu and select the next source to 180ms. See Figure 51.
...the source device to resynchronize the audio and video signals from the audio. Figure 51 - Select this adjustment to the AVR. To clear the entry without making analog recordings of copy-protected digital sources, and for the remote zone. Audio Auto Polling: Use this setting determines the source for multichannel disc players... itself, enabling you have finished configuring all sources, press the Back/Exit Button to change the display name for display on American televisions. The AVR 254 is capable of the Main Menu and select the next source to 180ms. See Figure 51.
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...the Mute Button on the remote. Volume Controls 38 Mute Function To temporarily mute all speaker wires for the AVR 254. Any recording in progress will increase the time until you leave the settings at their defaults. Sleep Timer... an extended period of the audio settings, such as described on page 52. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears in which disables the sleep timer. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should ... settings in the System Settings menu, as tone controls, to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for detailed information.
...the Mute Button on the remote. Volume Controls 38 Mute Function To temporarily mute all speaker wires for the AVR 254. Any recording in progress will increase the time until you leave the settings at their defaults. Sleep Timer... an extended period of the audio settings, such as described on page 52. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears in which disables the sleep timer. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should ... settings in the System Settings menu, as tone controls, to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for detailed information.
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... information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 254, or installation-related issues, may not create center- light around power switch is red • Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short • Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems • ... input connections • Mute is on • Volume control is down . If necessary, purchase an extension cable from your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration •...
... information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 254, or installation-related issues, may not create center- light around power switch is red • Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short • Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems • ... input connections • Mute is on • Volume control is down . If necessary, purchase an extension cable from your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration •...
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... by method claims of certain U.S. Bitstream Vera is a trademark of the Font Software typefaces may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. For further information, contact: fonts at gnome dot org. APPENDIX Surround Mode Logic 7 Game 5-...to whom the Font Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright and trademark notices and this copyright protection technology must be added to the Fonts, only if the fonts are applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used. •...
... by method claims of certain U.S. Bitstream Vera is a trademark of the Font Software typefaces may be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. For further information, contact: fonts at gnome dot org. APPENDIX Surround Mode Logic 7 Game 5-...to whom the Font Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright and trademark notices and this copyright protection technology must be added to the Fonts, only if the fonts are applied, making it appropriate when a subwoofer is used. •...