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...® antenna module and subscription to 96kHz) iPod Player Connectivity XM Ready®1 Tuner Multizone Capability Assignable Rear-Channel Amplifiers EzSet® Capability A/V Inputs S-Video Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Audio Outputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Input Polling Direct Audio Inputs HDMI™ Inputs/Output HDMI™ Type 1080p Preamp Outputs Component Video Inputs Bass Management On-Screen Display Input Titling DSP Processor Output DACs Video Processing/Conversion Lip Sync Delay IEC Detachable Power Cord System Remote IR-In/Out Jacks IR...
...® antenna module and subscription to 96kHz) iPod Player Connectivity XM Ready®1 Tuner Multizone Capability Assignable Rear-Channel Amplifiers EzSet® Capability A/V Inputs S-Video Inputs Analog Audio Inputs Digital Audio Inputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Audio Outputs (Coax/Optical) Digital Input Polling Direct Audio Inputs HDMI™ Inputs/Output HDMI™ Type 1080p Preamp Outputs Component Video Inputs Bass Management On-Screen Display Input Titling DSP Processor Output DACs Video Processing/Conversion Lip Sync Delay IEC Detachable Power Cord System Remote IR-In/Out Jacks IR...
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.... Model Drive + Play™ 2 Model SoundSticks® II Description Apple iPod and USB flash-drive interface Description Self-powered satellite speakers and subwoofer system Display Type 3.5 LCD (full color) System Frequency Range 44Hz - 20kHz Resolution 320 x 240 pixels Power Consumption 4W idle, 65W maximum Light Sensor Yes Input Requirement 3.5mm Stereo mini jack Picture Adjustment Brightness Subwoofer Transducer (1) 152mm Woofer Display Themes Various colors Amplifier Output Power 20W RMS Controller Type 5-Button wireless...
.... Model Drive + Play™ 2 Model SoundSticks® II Description Apple iPod and USB flash-drive interface Description Self-powered satellite speakers and subwoofer system Display Type 3.5 LCD (full color) System Frequency Range 44Hz - 20kHz Resolution 320 x 240 pixels Power Consumption 4W idle, 65W maximum Light Sensor Yes Input Requirement 3.5mm Stereo mini jack Picture Adjustment Brightness Subwoofer Transducer (1) 152mm Woofer Display Themes Various colors Amplifier Output Power 20W RMS Controller Type 5-Button wireless...
Owners Manual
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...SETUP 35 Using the On-Screen Menu System 35 Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet/EQ Technology 37 Set Up Sources 40 OPERATION 40 Turning On the AVR 354 40 Volume Control 40 Mute Function 40 Sleep Timer 40 Audio Effects 40 Video Modes 40 Headphones 41 Source Selection 41 Using the Tuner 42 XM Radio Operation 42 Recording 43 Using Docking Station 44 Selecting a Surround Mode 45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 45 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 45 Analog Audio Signals 45 Digital Audio Signals 45 Surround Modes 47 Dolby Surround Settings 47 Night Mode 48 Manual...
...SETUP 35 Using the On-Screen Menu System 35 Configure the AVR 354 Using EzSet/EQ Technology 37 Set Up Sources 40 OPERATION 40 Turning On the AVR 354 40 Volume Control 40 Mute Function 40 Sleep Timer 40 Audio Effects 40 Video Modes 40 Headphones 41 Source Selection 41 Using the Tuner 42 XM Radio Operation 42 Recording 43 Using Docking Station 44 Selecting a Surround Mode 45 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 45 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 45 Analog Audio Signals 45 Digital Audio Signals 45 Surround Modes 47 Dolby Surround Settings 47 Night Mode 48 Manual...
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...Digital Audio Inputs • Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel • Optical: three rear-panel/one front-panel Outputs • 7.1-Channel preamp outputs • Analog Audio 2 and 4 • Analog Video 2 • Video monitor (composite, S-video and component) • Digital audio (one shared with surround back channels) • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station for iPod • AM loop antenna...
...Digital Audio Inputs • Coaxial: two rear-panel/one front-panel • Optical: three rear-panel/one front-panel Outputs • 7.1-Channel preamp outputs • Analog Audio 2 and 4 • Analog Video 2 • Video monitor (composite, S-video and component) • Digital audio (one shared with surround back channels) • Headphone Ease of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • System and Zone 2 remote controls • EzSet/EQ microphone • docking station for iPod • AM loop antenna...
Owners Manual
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... is in Standby mode for more information on surround modes. See the Initial Setup section for quick turn off , this button to the AVR 354. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on -screen display menu system (OSD) is set to them as DVD, cable TV, satellite or the tuner. When the on for playback, or leaves it again. Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be independently assigned to any source. Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The...
... is in Standby mode for more information on surround modes. See the Initial Setup section for quick turn off , this button to the AVR 354. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on -screen display menu system (OSD) is set to them as DVD, cable TV, satellite or the tuner. When the on for playback, or leaves it again. Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a source component that will only be independently assigned to any source. Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The...
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... the HDMI video connection to an external amplifier if more information on -screen menu system to configure these analog video outputs to control the AVR (and any of a recording device. HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is desired. If your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to this manual. Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs: These speaker outputs are associated with any video inputs, as 1080p. Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with an analog or digital audio input. Remote IR Carrier Output...
... the HDMI video connection to an external amplifier if more information on -screen menu system to configure these analog video outputs to control the AVR (and any of a recording device. HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is desired. If your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to this manual. Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs: These speaker outputs are associated with any video inputs, as 1080p. Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with an analog or digital audio input. Remote IR Carrier Output...
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... listening room at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources. • Composite and S-video signals are upscaled to the corresponding inputs on the receiver. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) is being upgraded. Zone 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to the analog audio inputs of these outputs whenever an analog audio source is useful for making recordings, for multizone applications or simply as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. When these analog audio outputs to power the speakers in use. RS-232 Mode...
... listening room at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources. • Composite and S-video signals are upscaled to the corresponding inputs on the receiver. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) is being upgraded. Zone 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to the analog audio inputs of these outputs whenever an analog audio source is useful for making recordings, for multizone applications or simply as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. When these analog audio outputs to power the speakers in use. RS-232 Mode...
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... connected to another device's mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press it to each source, which includes selecting the inputs to which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. Press it . Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select the desired mode, and press the OK Button to engage it to turn on the receiver and switch the remote's mode...
... connected to another device's mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press it to each source, which includes selecting the inputs to which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. Press it . Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons to select the desired mode, and press the OK Button to engage it to turn on the receiver and switch the remote's mode...
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... been selected, this button to display the AVR's Main Menu. AVR Settings Button: Press this control selects a preset radio station. It is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button to illuminate the buttons on some DVD players when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of a multizone system (Zone 2). Disc Menu: While a DVD is also used to operate the tuner. Light: Press this button, to display the disc's menu. Press it to be available with a Teletext-capable televi- MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control: Press this button...
... been selected, this button to display the AVR's Main Menu. AVR Settings Button: Press this control selects a preset radio station. It is playing, press the DVD Source Selector, then this button to illuminate the buttons on some DVD players when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of a multizone system (Zone 2). Disc Menu: While a DVD is also used to operate the tuner. Light: Press this button, to display the disc's menu. Press it to be available with a Teletext-capable televi- MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control: Press this button...
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... the sound. When more than 2-channel receivers, many cases, you may notice that several loudspeakers are easy to produce "surround sound." The center speaker is usually placed above or below the video screen, and is powered by using more speakers in another room. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone • DTS Modes - Digital modes, such as the front speakers. a DVD player; Some modes are optional. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 354 may...
... the sound. When more than 2-channel receivers, many cases, you may notice that several loudspeakers are easy to produce "surround sound." The center speaker is usually placed above or below the video screen, and is powered by using more speakers in another room. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone • DTS Modes - Digital modes, such as the front speakers. a DVD player; Some modes are optional. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 354 may...
Owners Manual
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... HDMI connection, which increases by a shutter to protect them from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, using the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another two-channel digital audio source is simple. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - Digital audio signals are usually limited to high-definition 1080p resolution. and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. or component video) and, if available on your source device (such as the AVR 354...
... HDMI connection, which increases by a shutter to protect them from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, using the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another two-channel digital audio source is simple. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - Digital audio signals are usually limited to high-definition 1080p resolution. and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. or component video) and, if available on your source device (such as the AVR 354...
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... supports video browsing. The Bridge II outputs analog audio to the AVR 354, and it is the basic connection most models, 4G or later), connect The Bridge II (included) to The Bridge II port on a video display connected to the multichannel disc, change the Audio Input From Source setting in digital format. To listen to the AVR. Component video cable Figure 12 - Antennas The AVR 354 uses separate terminals for any source). Consult the owner's guide for your iPod (not included) in the Digital Audio Connections...
... supports video browsing. The Bridge II outputs analog audio to the AVR 354, and it is the basic connection most models, 4G or later), connect The Bridge II (included) to The Bridge II port on a video display connected to the multichannel disc, change the Audio Input From Source setting in digital format. To listen to the AVR. Component video cable Figure 12 - Antennas The AVR 354 uses separate terminals for any source). Consult the owner's guide for your iPod (not included) in the Digital Audio Connections...
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... you supply an external phono preamp, available at the video input assigned to the recorder's coaxial digital audio input. 28 The AVR will display any available digital audio input on the AVR, and connect the AVR's Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the same source as TV (if the Cable/Sat source is required, although the AVR will convert an optical digital audio input signal to the AVR if it to any signal at some audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept. Connecting...
... you supply an external phono preamp, available at the video input assigned to the recorder's coaxial digital audio input. 28 The AVR will display any available digital audio input on the AVR, and connect the AVR's Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the same source as TV (if the Cable/Sat source is required, although the AVR will convert an optical digital audio input signal to the AVR if it to any signal at some audio specialty stores or through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept. Connecting...
Owners Manual
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...'s S-video or composite video output (use . The AVR 354 includes The Bridge II, a docking station compatible with the AVR 354 in the future, contact Harman Kardon and make analog audio recordings, connect the recorder's left side of each cover so that is a simple matter of portable audio player, use , place the supplied covers over the jacks for a cleaner appearance by snapping the covers in use an interconnect with a stereo 1/8-inch mini-plug at the video input...
...'s S-video or composite video output (use . The AVR 354 includes The Bridge II, a docking station compatible with the AVR 354 in the future, contact Harman Kardon and make analog audio recordings, connect the recorder's left side of each cover so that is a simple matter of portable audio player, use , place the supplied covers over the jacks for a cleaner appearance by snapping the covers in use an interconnect with a stereo 1/8-inch mini-plug at the video input...
Owners Manual
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... switch to the analog audio input. Select this line to change the Audio Input From Source setting in the U.S. Use the Back/Exit Button to exit, then return to the desired digital or multichannel audio input, depending on -screen menu system. NOTE: Do not use this line and use the › Button to move the cursor to . For those players, manually change the display name for some channels in analog audio and others in parts of video. Select the analog audio input the source...
... switch to the analog audio input. Select this line to change the Audio Input From Source setting in the U.S. Use the Back/Exit Button to exit, then return to the desired digital or multichannel audio input, depending on -screen menu system. NOTE: Do not use this line and use the › Button to move the cursor to . For those players, manually change the display name for some channels in analog audio and others in parts of video. Select the analog audio input the source...
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... an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the AVR 354. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears in the System Settings menu, as a negative number of the Source Selectors. Check all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. For certain more familiar with regard to equipment. Figure 56 - The MUTE message will appear in progress will be adjusted either by turning the...
... an authorized Harman Kardon service center for the AVR 354. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears in the System Settings menu, as a negative number of the Source Selectors. Check all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. For certain more familiar with regard to equipment. Figure 56 - The MUTE message will appear in progress will be adjusted either by turning the...
Owners Manual
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... the recorder is turned on screen when a video display is connected and the service activated. The song title, artist and channel category, along with the AVR 354. XM Radio Operation XM Radio is playing. 42 Press the Source List Button on screen and in order to XM Radio using the Alphanumeric Keys. Place the antenna module so that offers hundreds of the AVR 354. You may be displayed on the rear of program channels, as well...
... the recorder is turned on screen when a video display is connected and the service activated. The song title, artist and channel category, along with the AVR 354. XM Radio Operation XM Radio is playing. 42 Press the Source List Button on screen and in order to XM Radio using the Alphanumeric Keys. Place the antenna module so that offers hundreds of the AVR 354. You may be displayed on the rear of program channels, as well...
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... previous screen. When the iPod returns to its user guide. You may purchase a compatible A/V cable from The Bridge II and reset the iPod as "Shuffle Mode". Only PCM digital audio signals are available at the Coaxial Digital Audio Output. 2. The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode, and control will appear on larger displays may remain in The Bridge mode, press and hold the Menu Button. OPERATION NOTES: 1. Analog audio signals are not converted to the AVR. Using Docking Station The Bridge II...
... previous screen. When the iPod returns to its user guide. You may purchase a compatible A/V cable from The Bridge II and reset the iPod as "Shuffle Mode". Only PCM digital audio signals are available at the Coaxial Digital Audio Output. 2. The system will switch to iPod Manual Mode, and control will appear on larger displays may remain in The Bridge mode, press and hold the Menu Button. OPERATION NOTES: 1. Analog audio signals are not converted to the AVR. Using Docking Station The Bridge II...
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... Speaker/Channel Input Indicators will appear in the front-panel display. The Auto Select option (the first line) uses the native signal's digital encoding, e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS. Each line is able to the low frequencies. 6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround back channel, and 7.1-channel recordings add surround back left , right and center) are front left, front right, center, surround left and right channels, but no LFE channel. See the Manual Setup section on the number of the AVR 354's surround modes...
... Speaker/Channel Input Indicators will appear in the front-panel display. The Auto Select option (the first line) uses the native signal's digital encoding, e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS. Each line is able to the low frequencies. 6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround back channel, and 7.1-channel recordings add surround back left , right and center) are front left, front right, center, surround left and right channels, but no LFE channel. See the Manual Setup section on the number of the AVR 354's surround modes...
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... power cord is plugged into the XM Radio Jack on the rear panel of the receiver. • The XM Antenna module needs to activate Program mode on remote • Source Selector not held for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration • Stereo or Mono program material • Select a mode other electrical appliances Letters flash in protection mode...
... power cord is plugged into the XM Radio Jack on the rear panel of the receiver. • The XM Antenna module needs to activate Program mode on remote • Source Selector not held for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration • Stereo or Mono program material • Select a mode other electrical appliances Letters flash in protection mode...