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Harman-Kardon AVR 254 User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER

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CONNECTIONS

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Speaker Connections

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Subwoofer

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Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

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Audio Connections

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Digital Audio

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Analog Audio

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Video Connections

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Digital Video

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Analog Video

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Antennas

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RS-232 Serial Port

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT

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INSTALLATION

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Step One – Connect the Speakers

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Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

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Step Three – Connect the Antennas

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Step Four – Connect the Source Components

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Step Five – Connect the Video Display

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Step Six – Plug in AC Power

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Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

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Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

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Step Nine – Remote IR Inputs and Output (optional)

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Step Ten – Install a Multizone System (optional)

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Step Eleven – Turn On the AVR 254

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INITIAL SETUP

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Using the On-Screen Menu System

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Configure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology

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Set Up Sources

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OPERATION

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Turning On the AVR 254

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Volume Control

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Mute Function

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Sleep Timer

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Audio Effects

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Video Modes

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Headphones

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Source Selection

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Using the Tuner

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XM Radio Operation

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Recording

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Stereo Jack Input

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Selecting a Surround Mode

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

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Audio Processing and Surround Sound

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Analog Audio Signals

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Digital Audio Signals

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Surround Modes

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Dolby Surround Settings

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Night Mode

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Manual Setup

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Step One – Determine Speaker Crossover

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Step Two – Measure Speaker Distances

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Step Three – Manual Setup Menu

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Number of Speakers

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Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

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Sub Mode

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Adjust Speaker Distance Menu

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Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually

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Audio Effects

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Video Adjustments

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Video Modes

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How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings

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Multizone Operation

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Installing a Multizone System

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Operating the Multizone System

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System Settings

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Advanced Remote Control Functions

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Punch-Through Programming

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Activities (Macros)

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Resetting the Remote

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Processor Reset

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Memory

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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APPENDIX

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Trademark Acknowledgments

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING

For Canadian model

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

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