Harman Kardon AVR-354 Part 1 Service Manual

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AVR354

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SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS

ESD WAR N ING……………………………….2

LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…....3

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4

PACKAGING………………………..………..5 FRO NT PANEL CO NTRO L S ………..…..…..6

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…8

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.………11

CONNECTIONS………………………….…14 OPERATION………………………...………28 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE…...……..…33 PROCESSOR RESET……………….….…..34

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DISASSEM BLY………………………………35 UNIT EXPLOD ED VI EW……………………..36 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST……………37

AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT………………….38

BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………….……..39

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST….…….……..…40

PCB DRAWINGS…………………….………87 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……………..95

SCHEMATICS……………………….………194

WIRING DIAGRAM.....................................208

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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and

semiconductor "chip" components.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on

your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,

which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to

prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges

sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement

ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the

chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION :

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together

or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.

Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the

parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably

insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician.

LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK

Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed o.5mA.

ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE TO THE CUSTOMER.

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Reading should not be above

0.5mA Device under test

Leakage current tester

Test all exposed metal surfaces

Also test with plug reversed (Using AC adapter plug as required)

Earth ground

AC Leakage Test

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AVR 354 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

75 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel

Front L & R channels: 75 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel: 75 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 75 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic

Dolby

DTS

I/ II 40dB

Digital (AC-3) 55dB

55dB

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, – 3dB) 10Hz –130kHz

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB

Please register your AVR 354 on our Web site at

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You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1720kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

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HDMI

Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color

General

Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 118W idle, 890W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions (Product) (Shipping) Width 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 21-7/8 inches (555mm) Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10-1/2 inches (266mm) Depth 15 inches (382mm) 18-5/16 inches (465mm)

(Product) (Shipping)

Weight 31.5 lb (14.3kg) 36.7 lb (16.7kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and The Bridge II logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

iPod, iTunes and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone and Shuffle are trademarks of Apple Inc. “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Audiovox is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

CEA is a registered trademark of the Consumer Electronics Association.

Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks, and MLP Lossless is a trademark, of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks, and DTS 96/24, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks, of DTS, Inc.

Faroudja DCDi Cinema is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip Inc.

HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).

HDMI is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.

XM and XM Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply

on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned on using the remote control.

Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on

for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control.

Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes:

• Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power

Switch is off, this LED is off.

• Standby: The LED is amber, indicating that the AVR is ready to

be turned on.

• On: The LED is white, when the AVR is on and operating normally. NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, 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.

Source List: Press this button to select a source device, which

is a component where a playback signal originates, such as DVD, cable TV, satellite or the tuner.

Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume. Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line display

in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu settings appear.

Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4"

headphone plug into this jack for private listening.

This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in the Initial Setup section. To begin EzSet/EQ, plug the supplied microphone into this jack, place the microphone at the listening position, and follow the directions given in the Speaker Setup-Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ on-screen menu.

Surround Modes: Press this button to select a surround sound

(e.g., multichannel) mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel display.

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Use the front-panel or remote menu line: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Each line represents a type of audio signal, and is set to the preferred surround mode that you manually select.

Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted, and the available surround mode options for the current signal will appear.

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Use the OK Button to engage it. Press the Back/Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.

Buttons to select the desired mode, and press the

Buttons to highlight a different

Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a

source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a digital

camera or game console, to these jacks. Use only one type of audio and one type of video connection.

NOTES:

• Each of these connections (analog audio, digital audio and video) may be independently assigned to any source. See the Initial Setup section for information on setting up sources, including assigning audio and video inputs to a source.

• Although these jacks are labeled Optical 4, Coaxial 3 and Video 4 on the AVR, the AVR’s menus refer to them as the Optical Front, Coaxial Front, Composite Front, S-Video Front and Analog Front inputs.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate

which speaker positions you have configured (see the Initial Setup Section), and the size (frequency range) of each speaker. The letters will light inside the boxes to indicate which channels are present in the incoming signal.

Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus

and to operate the tuner.

Remote IR Sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands

from the remote control. It is important to ensure that it is not blocked. If covering the sensor is unavoidable, such as when the AVR 354 is placed inside a cabinet, you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other infrared receiver, connecting it to the Remote IR Input on the AVR 354’s rear panel. Alternatively, connect the Remote IR Output of another compatible component to the AVR 354’s Remote IR Input. Point the remote at the other device’s remote sensor, and the command will be transmitted to the AVR 354. An external IR “blaster” may also be used, positioned to point at this area.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to access the AVR’s

main menu.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to directly access the

AVR’s Source Info submenu, which contains the settings for the current source.

Resolution: Each press of this button changes the AVR’s video output

resolution to these settings: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the AVR’s video output resolution is set higher than the capabilities of the actual connection, you will not see a picture. If the best video connection from the AVR to the TV is either composite or S-video, press this button until the resolution is set to 480i.

Audio Effects: Press this button to directly access the Audio Effects

submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls. See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Video Modes: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes

submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display or TV.

OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item. Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu, or

to exit the menu system.

Resolution

Source

List

Navigation

Video Modes

Back/ Exit

Navigation

Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Microphone Input

Digital Audio Inputs (Optical 4 and Coaxial 3)

Video 4 Video Inputs

Video 4 Analog Audio Inputs

Surround Modes

Audio Effects

AVR Info

Power Indicator

Main Power

Switch

Standby/On Switch

Volume

Message Display

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Remote IR Sensor

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at www.harmankardon.com.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM

and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM Connect and Play or Mini Tuner

antenna module here. The XM antenna module is purchased separately, and should specify that it is for home use with an XM Ready You will need to subscribe to the XM service, which is available separately, and activate the service for your antenna module. (XM service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.)

product.

Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-

conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers.

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.

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

in the remote zone of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR (and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output) from the remote zone.

Remote IR Carrier Output: This output is similar in function to

the Remote IR Output, with the difference that this jack outputs the full infrared signal as received by the AVR’s IR sensor or the Remote IR

Input, while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a “stripped” signal that has no carrier frequency. The full signal may be required by some components with IR inputs. It may also be required when you connect external IR emitters or other devices to the AVR to pass IR signals to other components.

Composite and S-Video 1, 2 and 3 Video Inputs: These

jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Use only one type of video connection for each source. These inputs are assignable, which means they may be paired with any analog or digital audio inputs. This will be explained in more detail in subsequent sections of this manual.

NOTE: The Video 2 inputs are associated with a set of outputs. Consider connecting a video recorder here.

Composite and S-Video 2 Outputs: Connect one of these

analog video outputs to the composite or S-video inputs of a recording device. A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog video source is playing. HDMI and component video signals are not available for recording.

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 354’s 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.

Analog 1– 5: Connect the left and right analog audio outputs of

a source device to any of these inputs. These inputs are assignable, which means they may be paired with any video inputs, as explained in subsequent sections of this manual.

NOTES:

• The Analog 3 through 5 connectors physically line up below the Video 1 through 3 (composite and S-video) connectors. For convenience, consider using Analog 3 with Video 1, Analog 4 with Video 2 and Analog 5 with Video 3, if appropriate for your system.

FM Antenna

Antenna

AM Antenna

S-Video 2 Output

Composite 2 Output

Composite 1, 2 and 3

S-Video 1, 2 and 3

Video Monitor Outputs

HDMI 1, 2 and 3

AC Power Input

Component 1, 2 and 3

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Component Video Monitor Outputs

Subwoofer Output

Preamp Outputs

Front Speaker Outputs

Surround Speaker Outputs

6-/8Channel Inputs

Surround Back/Zone 2 Speaker Outputs

Center Speaker Outputs

Switched AC Accessory Outlet

RS-232 Reset

RS-232 Serial Port

Coaxial Digital Audio Output

Coaxial 1 and 2 Digital Audio

Optical 1, 2 and 3 Digital Audio

Analog 1-5 Inputs

Carrier IR Output

Zone 2 IR Input

Remote IR Input

Remote IR Output

Analog 2 Outputs

Zone 2 Audio Outputs

Analog 4 Outputs

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

• The Analog 1 and 2 connectors don’t physically line up with any analog video inputs. Consider using them for audio-only devices, such as a CD player or cassette tape deck.

• The Analog 2 and 4 inputs are each associated with a set of outputs. Consider using the Analog 2 connectors for an audio recorder, and the Analog 4 connectors for a video recorder (along with the Video 2 connectors).

• You may optionally connect a source to both an analog and digital audio input. This is useful for making recordings, for multizone applications or simply as a backup.

Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of these analog audio

outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device. A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog audio source is playing. However, the AVR 354 does not convert digital audio sources to analog for recording.

Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2/3 Digital Audio Inputs: If a

source has a compatible digital audio output, and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also an audio

recorder, connect a coaxial digital audio output to the recorder’s input for improved recording quality. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.

The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon

to this input for use with your iPod, iPod touch or iPhone (none of which are included). Make sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge II.

Output to your display, connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display.

NOTES:

• Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources.

• Composite and S-video signals are upscaled to as high as 1080i and available at these outputs. If your video display’s best connection is component video, it is the only video connection required from the AVR to the display.

RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with

your personal computer in case we offer a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future.

RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position

unless the AVR 354 is being upgraded.

RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade.

A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel OK Button.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power

cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power.

AC Power Input: After you have made all other connections, plug the

AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet.

6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio

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outputs of a DVD-Audio, SACD (or any other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these formats.

NOTE: When the multichannel player has an onboard digital decoder, it is not necessary to connect it to the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) is needed.

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Zone 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier

to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system. When these jacks are used, it is possible to have a full 7.1-channel system in the main listening room at the same time the multizone system is in use.

Component Video 1, 2 and 3 Inputs: If a video source (e.g.,

DVD player or HDTV tuner) has analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not using an HDMI connection for the device, then connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not make any other video connections to that source.

Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of

the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable, and if you are not connecting the HDMI

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The AVR 354 remote is capable of controlling 7 devices, including the AVR itself and an iPod or iPhone docked in the included The Bridge II. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, first press its Selector button. This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes.

Each Source Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components, with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing, depending on which product code is programmed. The AUX Source Selector may be used for any of five device types: a CD player, an HDTV set-top box, a PVD recorder used with cable or satellite television, a TiVo on the product code programmed into the AUX Source Selector as described in the Initial Setup section. CD players use codes beginning with a 0, 1 or 2; VCRs use codes beginning with a 3 or 4; HDTV set-top boxes use codes beginning with a 6; PVDs use codes beginning with a 7 and TiVo set-top boxes use codes beginning with an 8. The remote automatically switches to the correct device mode, and it will operate the device as described in the function list in Table A13 in the appendix.

Similarly, the CBL/SAT Source Selector automatically selects cable or satellite television operation depending on the first digit of the product code: 0, 1 or 2 for cable and 3 or 4 for satellite boxes.

Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted will vary depending on which source device has been selected for operation. Due to the wide variety of functions unique to various source devices, we have included only a few of the mostoften used functions on the remote, including alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access and power on and off. Please refer to the descriptions below for more specific information.

Some buttons are only used to operate the AVR, and their functions are available at any time, even if the remote has been switched to another device’s mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press the AVR Settings button near the bottom of the remote to return it to AVR mode.

Any given button may have different functions, depending on which component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these functions. For example, the Page Up/Down Buttons are labeled for use as Channel Up/Down Buttons when controlling a television or cable box. See Table A13 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component.

set-top box or a VCR. The device mode will depend

IMPORTANT NOTE: All of the AVR 354’s audio and video inputs are independently assignable. As explained in the Initial Setup section, it is necessary to set up each source, which includes selecting the inputs to which the device is physically connected. Any device may be connected to any compatible input and given any name (e.g. DVD or Game). The Source Selectors’ device types may be changed. For example, the TV Source Selector may be reprogrammed to operate a DVD player.

IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,

infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated.

AVR Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR. The

Master Power Switch on the AVR 354’s front panel must first have been switched on.

Device Power Off Button: When the remote has been switched to

a device’s mode by pressing its Source Selector, press this button to turn off the device.

Device Power On Button: When the remote has been switched

to a device’s mode by pressing its Source Selector, press this button to turn on the device.

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 354’s speaker and

headphone outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off.

AVR Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the AVR 354. Source Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote’s mode to operate the source device. The first press of the Radio Selector switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM, FM or XM). Each successive press changes the band.

Audio Effects: This button is only used to operate the AVR. Press it

to directly access the Audio Effects submenu, which allows adjustment of the tone and other controls. Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu. See the Initial Setup section for more information.

Video Modes: This button is only used to operate the AVR. Press it

for direct access to the Video Modes submenu, which contains settings that may be used to improve the picture if necessary after you have adjusted the picture settings using the video display or TV. Each successive press scrolls to the next line in the menu. See the Advanced Functions section for more information.

Surround Modes: This button is only used to operate the AVR. Press

it to directly access the Surround Modes submenu. Each successive

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press scrolls to the next line in the menu, or use the to scroll to the next line: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Each menu line represents a type of audio signal, and is set to the preferred surround mode that you manually select.

Press the OK Button when the menu line is highlighted, and the available surround mode options for the current signal will appear. Use the

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Buttons to select the desired mode, and press the OK Button to engage it. Press the Back/Exit Button to exit the Surround Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy.

See the Advanced Functions section for more information on surround modes.

Buttons

Sleep Settings Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer,

which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes. Each successive press increases the timer by 10 minutes, ending with the “Sleep Off” message.

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Volume Control: Press this button to raise or lower the volume. Navigation (

used to make selections within the menu system. These buttons are also used to operate the tuner.

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Alphanumeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter numbers for

radio station frequencies or to select station presets. Use the alphabetic keys with other products as required. When prompted for a text entry, the first press of the key displays the first letter printed above the key. Each additional press displays the other letters. When the desired letter appears, wait a moment for it to be entered before moving to the next character.

Last Channel: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top

box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous television channel.

Activity: This button may be programmed to transmit a series of

commands with a single press, which is useful for powering on all devices and selecting the correct settings on each device, or for selecting multi-digit channels with a single press. See the Advanced Functions section for more information on Activities.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit

the menu system. This button may have the same effect with some source devices.

Zone Selector: Use this switch to select whether AVR commands

will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). For normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position.

Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are

used with source components to change tracks or chapters.

Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the receiver,

but are used to control many source components.

Light: Press this button to illuminate the buttons on the remote. Press

it again to turn the backlight off, or wait ten seconds after the last button press for the light to turn off on its own.

Learn: The AVR 354 remote is capable of “learning” individual IR

codes from the original remote that came with your TV or a device that is connected to any of the source inputs. See Step Eight of the Installation section for instructions on learning remote codes.

Menu Button: This button is used to display the main menu on some

source devices. To display the AVR 354’s main menu, press the AVR Settings Button.

Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press the DVD Source Selector,

then this button, to display the disc’s menu.

Teletext Buttons: Use these buttons with a Teletext-capable televi-

sion if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service. They are normally not used in North America. These buttons are also used to operate some source devices. See Table A13 in the appendix for details.

Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this

control selects a preset radio station. Press these buttons while operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television to change channels. The Page control may be available with some DVD players when playing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of images associated with a track.

Record Button: Use this button to make recordings when an audio

or video recorder is in use.

AVR Settings Button: Press this button to display the AVR’s Main

Menu. It is also used to switch the remote’s device mode from a source device to the AVR.

Info Settings Button: Press this button to display the AVR’s Info

Menu, which contains the settings for the current source.

Source Settings Button: Press a Source Selector and then this

button to display a source device’s settings menu.

AVR Power Off

AVR Power On

Source Selectors

Audio Effects

Alphanumeric Keys

Teletext

Volume

Mute

Device Power On Device Power Off

Surround Modes

Video Modes

Navigation

Activity

Disc Menu

Channel

Sleep Settings

Learn

Transport Controls

Source Settings

IR Transmitter Lens

Last

Back/Exit

Light

Record

Info Settings

AVR Settings

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There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them all

straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA

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a color-coding standard. See Table 1.

Table 1 – Connection Color Guide

Audio Connections

Left Right Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Subwoofer (SUB)

Digital Audio Connections

Coaxial

Optical

Video Connections

Component Y Pb Pr Composite

S-Video

HDMI™ Connections (digital audio/video)

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Input

Types of Connections

This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections.

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are usually differentiated in some way, by using different colors, or stripes, or by adding a ridge to the insulation. Sometimes the wires are different, colors e.g. copper-colored and silver.

The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the receiver’s speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–), referred to as speaker polarity. It’s important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system, or performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies.

Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is

revealed.

2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.

3. Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly.

Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

Subwoofer

The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker used to play only the low frequencies (bass), which require much more power than the other speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers, in which the speaker contains its own amplifier on board. Usually, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3, but sometimes the subwoofer is connected to the receiver using the front left and right speaker outputs, as with passive in-wall subwoofers, and then the front left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the subwoofer.

Although the subwoofer output looks similar to the analog audio jacks used for the various components, it is filtered and only allows the low frequencies to pass. Don’t connect this output to any other devices. Although doing so won’t cause any harm, performance will suffer.

Figure 3 – Subwoofer

Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the receiver.

The AVR 354 uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept banana plugs

or bare-wire cables. Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap. See Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

The AVR 354 is designed to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or monitor connected to the AVR. These signals originate in what are known as “source devices,” including your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television box or MP3 player. Although the tuner is built into the AVR, it also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM antenna module.

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections used depend upon what’s available on the source device, and for video signals, the capabilities of your video display.

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Audio Connections

There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for non-compressed PCM digital audio. There are three types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Any type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device, but never more than one for the same source. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source.

NOTE: Since HDMI signals may carry both audio and video, if your video display device has an HDMI input, make a single HDMI connection from your source device (such as a DVD player) to the AVR. No separate digital audio connection is usually required. Make sure to turn the volume on your television all the way down.

Digital Audio

The AVR 354 is equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, thus delivering the highest quality picture and sound.

There are different HDMI versions, depending on the capability of the source device and the type of signal it is capable of transmitting.

In addition, receivers and processors such as the AVR 354 may handle the incoming signal in several different ways, depending on their capability as well. The AVR 354 uses HDMI version 1.3a, and is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections in your system. Thanks to the higher bandwidth and speed of HDMI version 1.3a, the AVR 354 implements Deep Color, which increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed; and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players, output mulitchannel audio only through the source’s multichannel analog outputs. For those devices, make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc.

In addition, the AVR 354 will convert analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to high-definition 1080p resolution. You may view the AVR 354’s own on-screen display menus using the HDMI output.

The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Output, but a separate audio connection is required. HDMI cable runs are usually limited to about 10 feet, depending on the type of cable used.

Figure 4 – HDMI Connection

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one of the analog video connections (composite, S- or component video) and, if available on your source device, either a coaxial or optical digital audio connection.

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, they should not be confused, and you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 5.

Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs use a gray shutter. See Figure 6.

Optical digital audio cable

Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio

Optical

Analog Audio

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length. See Figure 7.

Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks, although some older types of sources, such as tape decks, only have analog jacks. For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may make both connections.

The analog audio connection is strongly recommended if you intend to use the source with the multizone system. It’s required if you will be using the multizone preamp outputs with an external amplifier to power your remote speakers, as the AVR 354’s multizone system is not capable of converting the digital signal to analog format. It’s suggested that you also use the analog audio connections when using the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another two-channel digital audio source is in use in the main listening area. The AVR 354 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time.

You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copyright laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Figure 7 – Analog Audio

Multichannel analog connections are used with some high-definition sources where the copy-protected digital content is decoded inside the source. These types of connections are usually used with DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD and other multichannel players. See Figure 8. However, the multichannel analog audio connection is not

S-video cable

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required for DVD-Audio players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc players that decode the digital audio internally and output linear PCM signals in digital format. Consult the owner’s guide for your disc player for more information.

Front Surround Center

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

Subwoofer

Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio

Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called The Bridge II. If you own an iPod with a dock connector or an iPhone, connect The Bridge II (included) to The Bridge II port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge II, and you may listen to your audio materials through your high-performance audio system. You may view still images or video materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod or the iPhone. You may even use the AVR 354 remote to control the iPod or iPhone, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR. The Bridge II outputs analog audio to the AVR 354, and it is available to the multiroom system.

Figure 9 – The Bridge II

Video Connections

Analog Video

There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-video and component video.

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10.

Figure 10 – Composite Video

S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 11.

Figure 11 – S-Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables. The “Y” cable is colorcoded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable is colored red. See Figure 12.

Although some sources only produce an audio signal (e.g., CD player, tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source).

Digital Video

If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs as explained in the Digital Audio Connections section, you have automatically made a video connection at the same time, as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.

If the source device is not capable of transmitting its digital audio signal through the HDMI connection, use one of the coaxial or optical digital audio inputs for the source.

If a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless formats (e.g., DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD), you may make both audio connections. To listen to the multichannel disc, set the Audio Auto Polling setting to the 6/8CH inputs, and the AVR will automatically select it when no digital signal is output by the player.

Component video cable

Figure 12 – Component Video

If it’s 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 doesn’t 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 354’s rear panel that allows you to use the AVR’s 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 354’s ease of control.

RS-232 Serial Port

The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 354 is used only for software upgrades. If we release an upgrade for the receiver’s 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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You are now ready to connect the various components to the receiver. Before beginning, turn off all components, including the AVR 354, unplug their power cords.

Don’t plug in any of the power cords

until you have finished making all of your connections.

Remember that the receiver generates heat while it is on. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides of the receiver. Avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside an unventilated cabinet. It is preferable to place components on separate shelves rather than stacking them directly on top of the receiver. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish.

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Figure 18 – Subwoofer Connection

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Step One – Connect the Speakers

If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room, as described in the Speaker Placement section above.

Connect the center, front left, front right, surround left, surround right, surround back left and surround back right loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the AVR 354. See Figure 17. Maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 19 as a reference.

Figure 17 – Speaker Connections

NOTE: If you only have one surround back speaker, wait until after you have run the EzSet/EQ process in the Initial Setup section before connecting it to the Surround Back Left speaker outputs.

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 354 to the line-level input on your subwoofer. See Figure 18. Consult the manufacturer’s guide for the subwoofer for additional information.

When the system has two subwoofers for a 7.2-channel system, use a Y-Adapter (not included) with one male RCA plug and two female RCA jacks. Connect the male plug to the Subwoofer Output, and connect each female jack to a cable that is then plugged into the line-level input on each subwoofer.

Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. If you have purchased an XM antenna module designed for connection to an XM Ready device, connect it now. To enjoy XM Radio, remember to purchase a subscription and activate your antenna module. More information is available at www.xmradio.com. See Figure 19.

Figure 19 – Antenna Connections

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

A source is a device where the audio and video signals originate. Some sources, such as CD players, only offer audio, while sources used for watching movies or broadcast-television programming deliver a video signal as well.

Referring to the photograph of the AVR 354 remote control on page 15, there is a section of 8 buttons near the top of the remote designated “Source Selectors”: Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game, The Bridge and AUX. Each of these buttons corresponds to a “source input”. The AVR 354’s flexible design allows you to use almost any combination of audio and video connections for each source device. The goal of Step Four of the Installation is to match up each of your source devices, e.g., DVD player and cable television box, with the correct connectors on the AVR 354.

NOTE: This is not true of The Bridge II and the tuner, which use dedicated audio source signals, and a dedicated video signal when applicable for The Bridge II.

You may connect a source device to any appropriate input connectors. Note which audio and video inputs are used for each device in Table A5 in the appendix. Table A2 indicates the default input-connection assignments, any of which may be changed to match the actual connections in your system.

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