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AVR 354

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNERS MANUAL

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. The A/V receivers cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth. Do not use water or any liquid cleaners. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A groundingtype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Wet Location Marking

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Service Instructions

CAUTION These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions, unless you are qualified to do so.

Outdoor Use Marking

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR 354 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. units feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks, due to a variety of factors beyond our control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an installation location for the component and in normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe it dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

CATV or Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV) system installers attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location

To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product. Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required. Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. Avoid moist or humid locations. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. Due to the weight of the AVR 354 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag. If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. It is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control. 3

Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs: These speaker
outputs are used for the surround back channels in a 7.1-channel home theater, or may be reassigned to a remote room for multizone operation. When these outputs are reassigned for multizone operation, only a 5.1-channel configuration will be available in the main listening room. Use the on-screen menu system to configure these channels as desired. As with the other speaker outputs, remember to observe proper polarity by connecting the positive and negative output terminals to the corresponding terminals on each speaker.
Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with a line-level input, connect it to this jack. Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if
more power is desired. The Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs may be used with an external amplifier to power the surround back channels, or to power the remote zone of a multizone system. Use the on-screen menu system to configure these channels as desired.
Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If any of your sources use composite or S-video connections, connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video display. If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs, these connections are unnecessary. Connect the HDMI Monitor Output (if available, otherwise use the Component Video Monitor Output) to your TV, and the AVR 354 will convert the composite or S-video source signal to the correct format for a single video cable connection to the TV. HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. With the AVR 354s powerful processor, you may connect up to three HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video performance. If your video display is not HDMI-compatible, connect the device to one of the analog video inputs, then pair it with an analog or digital audio input.
If your video display has an HDMI input, make just the HDMI video connection to your display; the AVR 354 will automatically transcode analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to as high as 1080p.
Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as when the AVR is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible product to enable remote control through the AVR. This is particularly useful in multizone applications to control a source device from the remote room (when used with the Zone 2 IR Input). When several source devices are used, connect them in daisy chain fashion. Zone 2 Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver located

If its available on your video display, an HDMI connection is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, S-video and then composite video. NOTES: Copy-protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs. Standard and high-definition analog video signals are upscaled to 1080i resolution for the Component Video Monitor Outputs. For improved video performance, consider upgrading to an HDMI-capable video display with 1080p resolution.

Antennas

The AVR 354 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.

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The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 FM Antenna

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver. As AM antenna leads have no polarity, it doesnt matter which of the two terminals is used for either lead. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 AM Antenna

To enjoy XM satellite radio, purchase an XM antenna module designed for use with XM Ready devices and a subscription to the XM service. We recommend the XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock Bundle, available at www.xmradio.com. The older Connect and Play module is also compatible with the AVR 354, but it may no longer be available in your area. An XM Ready-compatible module uses the special connector on the AVR 354s rear panel that allows you to use the AVRs tuner, including its 40 preset station locations and remote control. Although you may use a module with standard audio connections, which may be indicated for car and home use, you will not be able to enjoy the AVR 354s ease of control.
The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 354 is used only for software upgrades. If we release an upgrade for the receivers operating system at some time in the future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Before you begin to connect cables, it is important to place your speakers in their correct locations in the room. Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position.

HDMI Video: If the display has an HDMI input, connect the HDMI Monitor Output to the display (see Figure 32). Thanks to the AVR 354s sophisticated video processing and upscaling capabilities, no other video connections are required from the AVR to the video display. Analog video sources (composite, S-video and component) are converted to the HDMI format and upscaled to as much as 1080p resolution, depending on the displays capabilities. Proceed to Step Six.

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You may plug one device into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear of the AVR 354. See Figure 35. Make sure this device draws no more than 50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 354 is turned on. If the device has a clock or must always be on, do not plug it into this outlet.
Figure 32 HDMI Monitor Output
Component Video: If the display does not have HDMI inputs, but
does have component video inputs, connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display (see Figure 33). As with HDMI connections, the AVR 354 is capable of converting composite and S-video sources to the component video format, while upscaling the resolution to as high as 1080i, depending on the displays capabilities. Unlike HDMI connections, component video connections do not enable the AVR 354 to detect the displays capabilities and the appropriate resolution must be selected manually, as described in the Initial Setup section.
Figure 35 Switched AC Accessory Outlet
Before plugging the AVR 354s AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet, make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button to turn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. The AVR 354 is equipped with a detachable power cord. It allows you to fully wire your system before installing the AVR, which may be required for some in-wall entertainment centers or custom applications. The male end of the cord should be plugged into an unswitched AC power outlet, and the female end should be plugged into the receptacle on the AVR 354s rear panel. See Figure 36.
Figure 33 Component Video Monitor Outputs

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OPERATION
Now that you have installed your system components and completed a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.

Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. See Figure 56. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Turning On the AVR 354

Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber. This indicates that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used. See Figure 45.

Sleep Timer

You may program the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically using the sleep timer. Press the Sleep Settings Button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed. See Figure 57. Each additional press of the Sleep Button will increase the time until turn-off by 10 minutes, up to a maximum of 90 minutes, then the SLEEP OFF setting appears, which disables the sleep timer.
There are several ways in which the AVR 354 may be turned on: a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 45. b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors. See Figure 46. To turn the receiver off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the front panel, or press the AVR Power Off Button on the remote. Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time (for example, when are on vacation), it is not necessary to turn off the Master Power Switch. When the Master Power Switch is turned off, any settings you have programmed, including system configuration and preset radio stations, will be preserved for up to four weeks. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears in the Message Display, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again.

/ Buttons

When an FM station has been tuned, toggling the tuning mode switches between stereo and monaural play, which may improve reception of weaker stations. A total of 30 stations (AM and FM together) may be stored as presets. When the desired station has been tuned, press the OK Button, and two dashes will flash in the front-panel display. Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired preset number.

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To tune a preset station, press the / Buttons or the I / I Transport Controls, or press the Menu Button to view the list of programmed presets and scroll to the desired selection. Press the OK Button to tune the station. You may also enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys. For presets 10 through 30 press 0 before the preset number. For example, to enter preset 21, press 0-2-1. 1. Use the / Buttons to scan through the channel numbers. 2. Use the / Buttons to scan through any previously programmed preset stations. 3. After you have programmed presets, directly enter the preset number (1 through 40) using the Alphanumeric Keys. For single-digit positions, enter a 0 before the number. 4. Press the Menu Button to search for a channel by preset, category, all channels or direct entry. When you are able to hear Channel 1, you are ready to activate your module. If you dont hear Channel 1, make sure the modules plug is firmly seated in the XM Antenna jack, and that the module is near a south-facing window. Try unfolding the module and rotating it to obtain reception. You may need to purchase an extension cable, available on the XM Radio site, to ensure that the module is near the window. Tune to Channel 0 for a display of your antenna modules Radio ID number, required for activation. The current channel number and preset location will appear in the upper line of the Message Display, and the channel name will appear in the lower line. Three signal-strength bars will appear to the right of the channel number and preset location to indicate signal strength. The song title, artist and channel category, along with the channel number and preset position (if programmed), will all appear on screen when a video display is in use. For traffic and weather channels, the current citys name will appear instead of the channel name, and the local weather and temperature will be displayed on screen. To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations: NOTE: To listen to XM Radio using the AVR 354, you will need to purchase an XM antenna module and subscription, and activate your module. XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Visit the XM Radio Web site at www.xmradio.com for more information. Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the rear of the AVR 354. Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a southfacing window in order to obtain reception from the XM satellite. Select XM Radio as the source in one of these ways: 1. Press the Source List Button on the front panel repeatedly until XM Radio is selected, or use the / Buttons to scroll through the source list. 2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote repeatedly until XM Radio is selected. You should be able to tune in Channel 1, the Preview Channel, to confirm that your equipment is ready for activation. There are four ways to tune an XM Radio channel: 1. Tune to the desired channel and press the OK Button. The lowest available preset number will flash on screen and in the front-panel Message Display. 2. Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the numbered preset location you wish to store the channel in, or do nothing if the current preset location is acceptable. 3. Press the OK Button to store the new preset.

While scrolling, hold the key to scroll faster. Use the Page Up/Down control on the remote to scroll a page at a time.
NOTES: The Play and Pause functions are not available unless content has been selected for playback by navigating the menu system. To search within a track, press and hold the indicated button. Pressing the Previous Track Button once skips to the beginning of the current track. Press the Previous Track Button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track.
Figure 62 Surround Modes Menu
Auto Select: For digital programs, such as movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the native surround format. For 2-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR is programmed to default to Logic 7 Movie mode. Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide and Reference modes, depending on your preferences. Stereo: When 2-channel playback is desired, select the number of speakers used for playback: 2 CH STEREO for playback through only two speakers. As described on page 45, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Simply set the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu to Off, and the AVR does the rest. 5 CH STEREO for playing the left-channel signal through the front and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker. 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds the surround back speakers to the mix. This mode is only available when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone operation. See the Initial Setup section for more information. Movie: Select an analog surround mode for movie playback: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers are present). The desired mode may also be selected when a compatible digital surround mode is received.
While a selection is playing, the song title, artist and album name, if available on the iPod, will appear in the upper line in the front-panel Message Display. The lower line will display the elapsed time of the track on the left, the play mode icon, and the time remaining on the right. In addition, if a video monitor is connected to the AVR 354 and the system is not in iPod Manual Mode, it will display information about the status of the iPod and the track, including the play mode icon, the song title, artist and album. A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track. If random or repeat play has been programmed, an icon will appear in the upper right corner. After a period of time, the screen may disappear from view. The length of time is set using the Setup and Slide-In Menus setting in the System Settings menu (described in the Advanced Functions section). You may restore the Now Playing screen to view by pressing either of the / Buttons. NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you use a screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from burn-in that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays when a still image, such as a menu screen, remains on display for an extended period of time.

Analog Audio Signals

Analog audio signals usually consist of two channels left and right. The AVR 354 offers three basic options for playback of analog audio: 1. Analog Bypass Mode: In this mode, the 2-channel signal is passed directly from the input to the volume control, without being digitized or undergoing any processing for bass management or surround sound. The requirements for selecting analog bypass mode are: a) The analog audio inputs for the source must be selected. If necessary, press the Info Button on the remote and use the / Buttons to scroll to the Audio Input from source setting, then select an analog input. b) The tone controls must be disabled by setting Tone Control to Off. Press the Audio Effects Button to access the Tone Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu. c) The 2-channel Stereo mode must be selected. Press the Surround Modes Button to access the STEREO line of the Surround Modes submenu. When the Tone Control setting is Off, the front speakers will be set to Large automatically, as indicated by the double boxes in their positions in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators on the front panel. That indicates that Analog Bypass mode is active. When the Tone Control setting is
Surround mode selection is dependent upon the format of the incoming audio signal, as well as personal taste. There is no harm in experimenting with all of the modes available with any given source material. Table A12 offers a brief description of each mode the AVR 354 is capable of using, and also indicates the types of incoming signals or digital bitstreams the mode may be used with. Additional information about the Dolby and DTS modes is available on the companies Web sites: www.dolby.com and www.dtsonline.com. When in doubt, check the jacket of your DVD for more information on which surround modes are available on the disc. Usually, nonessential sections of the disc, such as trailers, extra materials or the disc menu, are only available in Dolby Digital 2.0 (2-channel) or PCM 2-channel mode. If the main title is playing and the letters in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators are not lit for all speaker locations, look for an audio or language setup section in the discs menu. Also, make sure your DVD players audio output is set to the original bitstream rather than just PCM. Check the DVD players output setting by stopping play of the disc and checking the DVD players menu system. As indicated in Table A12, different surround modes may only be available with certain input signals or bitstream formats. For any

Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually
For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control enables the user to control the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels, as heard at the listening position. With up to seven main channels plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. Unlike the rotary balance control, the goal of the AVR 354s channel output adjustment process is to examine the output level of each channel independently and ensure that each is heard at the listening position with equal loudness. If you followed the instructions in the Initial Setup section, then you let EzSet/EQ calibration handle this critical task for you, simply and automatically. However, if you prefer to make these adjustments manually, the AVR 354s Adjust Speaker Levels menu allows you to do so, either using the systems test tone or while playing source material. In addition, this is the only method for adjusting the level of the subwoofer. If you use a handheld SPL meter (available at many electronics stores), set it to the C-Weighting, Slow scale. 1. Make sure all speakers have been connected correctly. 2. Adjust the number of speakers, crossover, distance and sub mode for each speaker in your system as described in Step Three. 3. If you are using a handheld SPL meter with source material, such as a test disc or another audio selection, play it now and adjust the AVRs master volume control until the meter measures 75dB. 4. There are several methods of adjusting the channel output levels, using either the test tone or source materials. In all cases, you may measure the channel levels in one of two ways:
a) By ear. Try to adjust the levels so that all channels sound equally loud. b) Using a handheld SPL meter set to the C-Weighting, Slow scale. Try to adjust each channel so that the meter reads 75dB.
Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
As explained above in Step Two Measure Speaker Distances, sometimes the speakers are placed at different distances from the listening position, which can muddy the sound, as sounds are heard earlier or later than desired. Even if all of your speakers are placed the same distance from the listening position, do not skip this menu. On the Manual Speaker Setup menu, move the cursor to the Distance line and press the Set Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance menu. See Figure 68.

Default On 100% dB Off -25dB Feet Off English Off Normal 3 seconds 5 seconds 15 minutes 5 minutes

Your Settings

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Table A11 Zone 2 Settings
Source Input Status Source Volume Surround Back Amps Default Off Cable/Sat -25dB Main Room Your Settings

Table A12 Surround Modes

Surround Mode Dolby Digital Description Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. May be encoded for Night mode, which allows the user to apply a compression setting that maintains intelligibility of softer passages while reducing the loudness of dynamic passages to avoid disturbing others. An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers. May be manually selected when a non-EX Dolby Digital stream is detected. An enhanced version of Dolby Digital encoded more efficiently, Dolby Digital Plus has the capacity for additional discrete channels and for streaming audio from the internet, all with enhanced audio quality. Source material may be delivered via an HDMI connection, or decoded to Dolby Digital or PCM and transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio. Dolby TrueHD is an expansion of MLP Lossless audio, the same format used on DVD Audio discs. Dolby TrueHD adds the features found in Dolby Digital, such as night mode settings, while delivering fully lossless audio that is a true reproduction of the studio master recording. Delivers a 2-channel downmix of Dolby Digital materials. Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or.1, 2/0/.0 or.1, 3/0/.0 or.1, 2/1/.0 or.1, 2/2/.0 or.1, 3/2/.0 or.1 Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1) Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection. Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or.1, 3/2/.0 or.1 Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection (source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coax or optical connection is used).

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD encoded with Dolby TrueHD, delivered via HDMI.

Dolby Digital Stereo

Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or.1, 2/0/.0 or.1, 3/0/.0 or.1, 2/1/.0 or.1, 2/2/.0 or.1, 3/2/.0 or.1 Dolby Digital EX See below.
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode Group Dolby Pro Logic II Movie
Analog decoder that derives five full-range, discrete main audio channels from matrix surround-encoded or 2-channel analog sources. Four variants are available. Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie and television programs.
Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 Analog (2-channel) Tuner PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 Analog (2-channel) Tuner PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz)

Dolby Pro Logic II Music

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Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 77 when using the Function List.
Figure 77 Remote Control Function List Reference

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Table A13 Remote Control Function List
No. Button Name AVR FM Radio AM XM AVR Power On AVR Power Off DVD AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Activity Clear Menu Up Left Enter Right Light Down Disc Menu Angle Subtitle Audio Zoom AVR Volume + AVR Volume AVR Mute Page Up Page Down Prev. Step Pause Next Step Rew 77 Play 3 FF 33 Stop AVR Settings Info Settings Setup Sleep Zone Select Learn Media Server DMC1000 AVR Power On AVR Power Off On Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Activity Back Menu Up Left Enter Right Light Down Disc Menu Angle Subtitle Audio Zoom AVR Volume + AVR Volume AVR Mute TV AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 9 Prev. Ch 0 Activity Menu Up Left OK Right Light Down OSD The Bridge AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 9 Last 0 Activity Back/Exit Menu Up Left OK Right Light Down
AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Device Power On Device Power Off CBL/SAT Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel DVD Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel The Bridge Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Radio Radio Radio TV Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Game Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Media Server Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel AUX Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Last Last Last Last Activity Activity Activity Activity Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Menu Menu Menu Menu Up Up Tune Up Tune Up Left Left Preset/Down Preset/Down OK OK OK OK Right Right Preset/Up Preset/Up Light Light Light Light Down Down Tune Down Tune Down Disc Menu Red Green Yellow Blue Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume AVR Volume Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute Channel/Page Up Channel/Preset Up Preset Up Preset Up Channel/Page Down Channel/Preset Down Preset Down Preset Down Previous Pause Next Rew 77 Play 3 FF 33 Record Stop AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings AVR Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Info Settings Source Settings Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Zone Select Learn Learn Learn Learn
Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 9 Last 0 Activity Back/Exit Menu Channel/Preset Up Preset/Category Down OK Preset/Category Up Light Channel/Preset Down

87.5108.0MHz IHF 1.3V/13.2dBf Mono/Stereo 70/68dB Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% 40dB @ 1kHz 400kHz, 70dB 80dB 90dB
Please register your AVR 354 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: Youll need the products serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. 75

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AVR 354 WORKSHEETS

Default settings and worksheets
Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections
Device Type Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g., CD player, camcorder, cassette deck Recorder iPod AVR 354 Source CBL/SAT Digital Audio Connection HDMI 2 Analog Audio Connection Analog 1 Video Connections HDMI 2
DVD Media Server TV Game AUX
HDMI 1 Optical 2 Optical 1 Coaxial 1 Coax Front
Analog 2 Analog 5 Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front
HDMI 1 S-Video 1 Component 1* Composite 1 Composite Front (not used for audio-only devices) Composite OR S-Video 2 input and output The Bridge II for photo- and videocapable iPod models

Any The Bridge II

Coaxial 1 or 2 input and Coaxial Output None
Analog 4 inputs and outputs The Bridge II
* Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non-display device. Do not connect your televisions or video displays video output to the AVR at any time.
Table A2 Source Setting Defaults
Cable/Sat Surround Modes (Auto Select) Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio
DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 1 480i Analog 2 Analog 2
Media Server Logic 7 Movie S-Video 1 Optical 2 480i Analog 5 Analog 5
Radio Logic 7 Movie N/A N/A 480i N/A N/A
TV Logic 7 Movie Component 1 Optical 1 480i Analog 3 Analog 3
Game Logic 7 Movie Composite 1 Coaxial 1 480i Analog 4 Analog 4
AUX Logic 7 Movie Coaxial Front 480i Analog Front Analog Front
The Bridge Logic 7 Movie The Bridge II 480i The Bridge II The Bridge II
Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie HDMI 2 HDMI 2 480i Analog 1 Analog 1
Composite Front The Bridge II

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Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults
Audio Input Left/Right Speakers Center Speaker Left/Right Surround Speakers Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Subwoofer Left/Right Speakers Crossover Center Speaker Crossover Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover Subwoofer Mode Subwoofer Size Front Left Level Center Level Front Right Level Surround Right Level Surround Back Right Level Surround Back Left Level Surround Left Level Sub Level All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs ON ON ON ON ON 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz L/R + LFE 8 inch 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* ON ON ON ON ON Large* Large* Large* Large* N/A* N/A* 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB 0dB Your Settings
The Inputs are direct inputs signals * Note:cannot6-/8-Channel The settings are global forwhoseremainingare passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speakers are always full-range and be adjusted. the audio inputs.
Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults
Speaker Position Front Left Center Front Right Surround Right Surround Left Surround Back Right Surround Back Left Subwoofer A/V Sync Delay Distance From Speaker to Listening Position 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 0mS Your Delay Settings

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Table A5 Source Settings
Cable/Sat Surround Modes Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge
Table A6 Audio Effects Settings
Default Tone Control Treble Bass LFE Trim Night Mode Off 0dB 0dB 0dB Off Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge
Table A7 Video Modes Settings
Default Video Mode Brightness* Contrast* Color* Sharpness* Picture Adjust Noise Reduction** MPEG Noise Reduction** Cross Color Suppressor** Film Mode Detect** Processor Off Auto Fit 0ff 0ff Off Off Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge
* Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom. ** Note: These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected.

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Table A8 Surround Modes
Default Auto Select Virtual Surround Stereo Movie Music Game Center Width* Dimension* Panorama* Logic 7 Movie or native digital format

Cable/Sat

Media Server

The Bridge

Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference 7 CH Stereo Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Game Off
* Note: These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic
Table A9 Remote Control Codes
Source Input Cable/Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX
II or IIx Music mode has been selected. Access these settings by selecting the Edit option.

Device Type (if changed)

Product Code
Table A10 System Settings
Feature Front Panel Dimmer Volume Units Volume Default Volume Default Level Unit of Measure iPod Charging Language HDMI Audio to TV OSD Transparency Volume/Status Messages Menus Setup and Slide-In Menus Screen Saver Default On 100% dB Off -25dB Feet Off English Off Normal 3 seconds 5 seconds 15 minutes 5 minutes Your Settings

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Table A11 Zone 2 Settings
Source Input Status Source Volume Surround Back Amps Default Off Cable/Sat -25dB Main Room Your Settings