Harman Kardon Avr 255 Users Manual

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AVR 255/AVR 355 Audio/Video Receiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

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AVR Info Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit Source List

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Table of Contents

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel

connections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel

connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

1– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

A– (letter in a square) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone 2 remote

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the

illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase

characters, performance and operation remain the same.

2TABLE OF CONTENTS

3Introduction

4Safety Information

5Unpacking

6Front Panel Controls

8Rear Panel Connections

11Main Remote Control Functions

13 Zone 2 Remote Control Functions

15Installation and Connections

15 Audio Equipment Connections

15 HDMI Input Connections

15 HDMI Output Connections

16 Analog and Digital Input Connections

17 Video Equipment Connections

18 System and Power Connections

18 Main Room Remote Control Extension

18 Zone 2 IR Link

18 Multiroom Audio Connection

18 A-BUS Installation Connections

19 Speaker Selection

19 Speaker Placement

20 System Configuration

20 First Turn On

20 Using the On-Screen Display

20 System Setup

20 Source Selection

21 Audio and Video Input Selection

21 Set Up Sources

21 Audio Effects

21 Video Mode

21 Surround Mode

21 Audio Format From Source

21 Video Input From Source

21 Audio Input From Source

21 Resolution To Display

22 Resolution From Source

22 Adjust Lip Sync

22 Change Source Name

22 Zone 2 Audio

22 Speaker Setup, EzSet/EQ

22 Speaker Setup, Manual

28 Operation

28 Surround Mode Chart

30 Basic Operation

30 Mute Function

30 Audio Effects

30 Video Modes

30 Source Selection

30 Video Input Selection

31 Video Troubleshooting Tips

31 Multichannel Disc Players with/without

HDMI

31 6/8-Channel Direct Input

31 Controls and Use of Headphones

31 Surround Mode Selection

32 Digital Audio Signals

33 Surround modes

34 Tape Recording

34 The Bridge

35 Multiroom Operation

35 Multiroom Setup

35 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

37 Video Adjustments

37 Video Modes

38 Audio Adjustments

38 Audio Effects

38 Advanced Features

38 System Settings

38 Front Panel Dimmer

38 Volume Units

38 Volume Default and Level

38 Unit of Measure

38 iPod Charging

38 On-Screen Language

38 HDMI Audio to TV

38 Resolution to Display

39 Menu Appearance

39 OSD Transparency

39 Volume Status Messages

39 Menus

39 Setup and Slide-In Menus

39 Screen Saver

39 Default Surround Mode

40 Tuner Operation

40 To Select the Built-In Tuner

40 RDS Functions

42 Programming the Remote

42 Programming with Codes

42 Direct Code Entry

42 Auto Search Method

42 Code Readout

43 Learning Codes from a Remote

43 Erasing Learned Codes

44 Activity Programming (Macros)

44 Programmed Device Functions

45 Notes on Using the AVR Remote With

Other Devices

45 Punch-Through Programming

45 Resetting the Remote Memory

46 AVR 355 Remote Function List

48 AVR 255 Remote Function List

50 Troubleshooting Guide

50 Processor Reset

51 Technical Specifications

52 Appendix - Settings Worksheet

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours

72500 Château-du-Loir,

FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this

owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN55013(2001) & + A2(2006)

EN55020(2002) & + A2(2005)

EN60065:2002

EN61000-3-2(2000)+A2(2005)

EN61000-3-3 (1995)+A1(2001)+A2(2005)

EN61000-4-2(1995) & + A1(1998) & + A2(2001)

EN61000-4-3(2002) & + A1(2002)

EN61000-4-4(2004)

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

03/08

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 255/

AVR 355 you are about to begin many years of

listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the

excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and

every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 255/

AVR 355 are truly multichannel receivers for the

new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1

digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and

DTS, they offer the latest advancements in sur-

round technology such as Dolby®True HD and

DTS®-HD Master Audio™ and the latest 7.1

channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7

technology.

The AVR 255/AVR 355 have been engineered so

that it is easy to take advantage of all the

power of their digital technology. Full-color,

high-definition, multi-language on-screen

menus, fully color coded connection jacks and

terminals make installation fast and simple.

However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment

from your new receiver, we urge you to read this

manual. A few minutes spent learning the func-

tions of the various controls will enable you to

take advantage of all the power the AVR is able

to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its

installation or its operation, please contact your

retailer or custom installer. They are your best

local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR serves as the hub of your home enter-

tainment system, providing a wide range of lis-

tening possibilities for almost any audio or video

program source, whether it is the broadcast of a

movie or sporting event in HDTV or a vintage

mono or stereo recording. When playing digital

audio sources from either the conventional opti-

cal and coaxial inputs, or through the HDMI 1.3a

compliant connections, the AVR decodes Dolby

True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master

Audio and DTS-HD data streams. Two-channel

stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from

all current Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes and DTS

Neo:6. The latest version of our proprietary Logic

7®process is on-board to create a wider, more

enveloping sound field and more defined sur-

round channel positioning, regardless of the type

of source material.

Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create

enveloping sound fields from front left and right

speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone

circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness

with headphones.

The AVR takes the “video” part of its name seri-

ously. Along with three HDMI inputs and three

100MHz analog component video inputs (two

on the AVR 255), the AVR’s video processing

allows you to scale the output signal to 1080p

loop-through to match the requirements of your

specific video display. Thanks to award winning

Faroudja®DCDi Cinema™ technology, your

video sources never looked better. Tying audio

and video together, the AVR provides A/V sync

delay so that the lip sync errors – commonly

seen when digital video processing is used in a

source, program or video display – are

eliminated.

An important addition to the AVR’s impressive

list of features is EzSet/EQ™, which automates

the configuration process to make it quicker, eas-

ier and more precise. Using the special micro-

phone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the

guesswork out of entering speaker “size” and

crossover information, delay times for all chan-

nels and output levels. In addition to the config-

uration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room

equalization so that the signals sent to each

speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic

quality with your specific combination of speaker

type, room size and other factors that influence

room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is

custom-configured in a few minutes with accu-

racy that previously required expensive and

hard-to-use test equipment.

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR includes a full

set of manual configuration settings for those

who wish to custom-trim their system even fur-

ther. A Quadruple Crossover bass management

system makes it possible to enter different

crossover settings for each speaker group.

A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital

processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older

analog, two-channel materials, while bass

management, available in the surround and

Stereo-Digital modes, improves your ability to

tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or

taste.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR’s feature

connections for four video devices, all with both

composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional

audio inputs are available, and a total of six

digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR

capable of handling all the latest digital audio

sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV

video sources and progressive scan DVD players,

the AVR also features wide-bandwidth, low-

crosstalk component video switching.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for

direct connection to digital recorders. A video

recording output and a color-coded eight-chan-

nel input make the AVR virtually future-proof,

with everything needed to accommodate tomor-

row’s new formats right on board.

With one simple connection between the

AVR 355 and the optional Harman Kardon

, you are able to listen to materials

stored on your compatible Apple®iPod®**.

Your AVR’s system remote control has been

preprogrammed with control codes that enable

you to select tracks for playback and navigate

many of your iPod’s functions, even from across

the room. The Bridge™ will even let you charge

your iPod.

The AVR 355’s flexibility and power extend

beyond your main home theater or listening

room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-

zone control system that allows you to select

one source for use in the main room and a

different one (Audio only) in a second room.

Complete control over volume is possible with a

separate infrared control link. To make it easy to

operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate

“Zone II” remote is included.

Additional multiroom options include the option

to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the

multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR

to innovative A-BUS®keypads for multiroom oper-

ation without the need for external amplifiers.

The AVR’s powerful amplifier uses traditional

Harman Kardon high-current design technolo-

gies to meet the wide dynamic range of any pro-

gram selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of-

the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit

designs, the AVR 255 and AVR 355 are the

perfect combination of the latest in digital audio

technology, a quiet yet powerful analog

amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package.

**Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation “Click Wheel” models and newer. Not compatible with iPod

shuffle models. Although iPod photo models are compatible, images stored on the iPod can only be viewed using the controls on the iPod, not with the

AVR remote.

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INTRODUCTION 3

Safety Information

IDolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby

Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* II and

IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS®

modes, including DTS-HD Master Audio,

DTS-HD and DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete &

Matrix and Neo:6®

ISeven channels of high-current amplifi-

cation with two channels assignable to

either surround back or multiroom

applications

IHarman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7®

processing, along with a choice of

Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for

use when only two speakers are

available

IDolby Headphone to create spacious,

open sound fields when using head-

phones

IHarman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™

automatically configures speaker set-

tings and sets room equalization for

quick, easy and accurate system setup

IHDMI with audio/video processing,

upscaling to 720p/1080p and repeater

for increased cable length without sig-

nal degradation

IThree HDMI™1.3a and three (two on

AVR 255) assignable high-bandwidth

analog component inputs for compati-

bility with the latest high-definition

video sources

IFront panel analog A/V inputs

IFront panel digital inputs for easy con-

nection to portable digital devices and

the latest video game consoles

IConnects to Harman Kardon’s

(optional) for charging, playback and

control of a compatible Apple®iPod®

device (AVR 355 only)

IInput titling for all input sources

(except tuner)

IMultiple digital inputs and outputs

IFull-color, high-definition, multi-lan-

guage On-screen menu and display sys-

tem

IA/V Sync delay adjustable for each

input delivers perfect lip sync with

digital programs or video displays

I6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input for

Use with Future Audio Formats

IExtensive bass management options,

including four separate crossover

groupings

IExtensive multiroom options, including

a standard Zone II remote, assignable

amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready®

capability for listening to a separate

source in a remote zone (AVR 355 only)

IMain Remote with Internal Codes

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read the following precau-

tions before use:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install

in accordance with the manufacturer’s

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 grounding-type plug has two blades

and a third grounding prong. The wide blade

or the third prong is provided for your safety.

If 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 attachments/accessories specified

by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the 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.

15.Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects filled

with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the

apparatus.

16.To completely disconnect this apparatus from

the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply

cord plug from the AC receptacle.

17.The mains plug of the power supply cord

shall remain readily operable.

18.Do not expose batteries to excessive heat

such assunshine, fire or the like.

4SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol, within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the

product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or

moisture.

Instructions for users on removal

and disposal of used batteries.

Specification of included battery

types.

These symbols shown on the product, the packag-

ing or in the manual or separate information sheet

mean that the product itself, as well as the batter-

ies included or built into the product, should never

be thrown away with general household waste.

Take them to applicable collection points, where

proper treatment, recycling and recovery takes

place, in accordance with national or local legisla-

tion, or European Directives 2002/96/EC and

2006/66/EC.

Correct handling of the product and batteries to

be disposed helps save resources and prevents

possible negative effects on the environment or

human health.

The batteries included with your equipment may

be Alkaline, Carbon Zinc/Manganese or Lithium

(button cells) type.All types should be disposed of

according to the above instructions.

To remove the batteries from your equipment or

remote control, reverse the procedure described

for inserting batteries in the Owners Manual.

For products with a built-in battery that lasts for

the lifetime of the product, removal may not be

possible for the user. In this case, recycling or

recovery centers handle the dismantling of the

product and the removal of the battery. If, for any

reason, it becomes necessary to replace such a

battery, this procedure must be performed by

authorized service centers.

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SAFETY INFORMATION 5

Installation Location

ITo assure 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.

IMake 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.

IDo not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

IAvoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

IAvoid moist or humid locations.

IDo not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over

them.

IDue to the weight of the AVR and the heat

generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote

possibility that the rubber padding on the bot-

tom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on cer-

tain 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

Harman Kardon's 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, wipe it with a soft

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water.

Wipe 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.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect

any interconnection cords with other compo-

nents, and make certain that you disconnect the

unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect 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 care-

fully 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 recycla-

ble. Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

It is important that you remove the protective plas-

tic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film

in place will affect the performance of your remote

control.

Front Panel Controls

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Volume Control

System Power Control

Power Indicator

Headphone Jack

Menu Navigation Buttons

OK Button

AVR Button

Info Button

Resolution Button

Audio Effects Button

Video Modes Button

Source List Button

Main Information Display

Speaker/Channel Input Indicator

Surround Mode Button

Back/Exit Button

Digital Optical Front Input

Digital Coax Front Input

Video Front Input Jacks

Remote Sensor Window

Composite Analog

AVR Info Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit Source List

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Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,

adjusting volume control will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch on the rear panel is “ON,” press

this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to

turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the

Power Indicator

will turn white when the

unit is on.

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated

in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode

to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.

When the unit is in operation, the indicator will

turn white.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head-

phones. Be certain that the headphones have a

standard 6,3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that

the speakers will automatically be turned off

when the headphones are connected.

When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ,

the calibration microphone should be plugged

into this jack using the supplied adaptor that

converts the small mini-plug at the end of the

microphone’s cord to a 6,3 mm plug.

Navigation: These buttons are used to navi-

gate the AVR’s menus and to operate the tuner.

OK Button: Press this button to select the

currently highlighted item.

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 Setup Source submenu,

which contains the settings for the current

source.

Resolution: Pressing this Button once and

then using the Up/Down Navigation Buttons

changes the AVR’s video output resolution to

these settings: 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i or

1080p. The AVR is set to default to 576i when

first switched on, or if you reset it later. This reso-

lution has been chosen to ensure that the On

Screen Display information is visible on your TV

even with analog S-Video or Composite (CVBS)

signals. Having selected the best resolution for

your system, confirm with the OK Button

. The

Front Panel Display now shows "Res Change,

Cancel". If you press OK now, or do nothing for

20 seconds, the AVR returns to normal play

mode. To confirm the new resolution, press the

LButton

, which changes the Display from

"Cancel" to "Accept", then press the OK Button

. The new resolution is now in use.

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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 con-

tains settings that may be used to improve the

picture if necessary after you have adjusted the

picture settings using the video display or TV.

@Source List Button: Press this Button to

open the on-screen Source Selection Menu with

the slide-in Source List already open. If you are

not using your TV for on-screen reference, use

the Front Panel Information Display which shows

the information you need. Scroll up and down

with the KL Buttons

, select the desired

Input by pressing the OK Button

and exit the

Source Selection function by pressing the Source

List Button

again.

Main Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to help

you operate the receiver.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

incoming data-signal configuration.The left, center,

right, right surround and left surround speaker

indicators are composed of three boxes, while the

subwoofer is a single box.The center box lights

when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two

outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are

selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the

center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker

has been selected for that position. (See page 22

for more information on configuring speakers.) The

letters inside each of the center boxes display

active input channels. For standard analog inputs,

only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo

input. When a digital source is playing, the indica-

tors will light to display the channels being

received at the digital input. When the letters

flash, the digital input has been interrupted.

(See page 33 for more information on the Channel

Indicators).

NOTE: When you have reassigned the surround

back speakers to the remote zone using the

MULTI ROOM SETUP menu, the boxes that

indicate the presence of the surround back speak-

ers will automatically disappear, reflecting the fact

that the main listening area is now configured for

5.1-channel operation. (See page 35 for more

information on reassigning the surround back

speakers for multiroom use.)

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 on the

lower line of the front-panel display.

Use the front-panel or remote K/LButtons to

highlight a different menu line: Auto Select,

Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video

Game. Each line represents a type of audio sig-

nal, and is set to the surround mode the AVR will

automatically select when it detects the audio

signal.

You may manually select a different mode for

each type of audio. Press the OK Button when

the menu line is highlighted, and the available

surround mode options for the current signal will

appear. Use the K/LButtons 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 high-

er menu in the hierarchy.

See the Advanced Functions section for more

information on surround modes.

Back/Exit: Press this button to return to the

previous menu. When the main AVR menu is dis-

played, press this button to exit the menu system.

Digital Optical Front Input: Connect the

optical digital audio output of an audio or video

product to this jack.

Digital Coax Front Input: This jack is nor-

mally used for connection to the output of

portable digital audio devices, video game con-

soles or other products that have a coax digital

jack.

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Video Front Input Jacks: These

audio/video jacks may be used for temporary

connection to video games or portable

audio/video products such as camcorders and

portable audio players.

ÓRemote Sensor Window: The sensor

behind this window receives infrared signals from

the remote control. Aim the remote at this area

and do not block or cover it unless an external

remote sensor is installed.

Front Panel Controls

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7

Rear Panel Connections

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AM Antenna

FM Antenna

Analog 2 Audio IN

Analog 2 Audio OUT

Subwoofer Output

Analog 5 Audio IN

Analog 1 Audio IN

Analog 4 Audio OUT

Bridge II Connector

(Stereo Jack IN AVR 255)

8-Channel Direct Inputs

Digital Audio Outputs

Video Monitor Outputs

Reset Button

Front Speaker Outputs

Center Speaker Outputs

Surround Speaker Outputs

Switched AC Accessory Outlet

RS-232 Serial Port

AC Power Cord

Video 2 Component Video Inputs

Component Video Outputs

Video 1 Component Video Inputs

Download Mode Button

Coaxial Digital Inputs

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

Video 2 Video Outputs

Video 1 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs

Analog 4 Audio IN

Video 2 Video Inputs

Remote IR Output and Input

Zone 2 IN

Preamp Outputs

HDMI Output

Video 3 Video Inputs

Analog Audio 3 IN

HDMI Inputs

Zone 2 OUT (AVR 355 only)

A-BUS Connector (AVR 355 only)

Remote IR Carrier Out (AVR 355 only)

Video 3 Component Video Inputs

(AVR 355 only)

A-BUS IR Out (AVR 355 only)

Main Power Switch

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-

tions for multichannel input/output and speaker

connections, all connection jacks and terminals

have been color coded in conformance with the

latest CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer (LFE): Purple

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue



AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections to

the AM and GND terminals in accordance with

the instructions supplied with the antenna.



FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.



Analog 2 IN: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video

source.



Analog 2 OUT: Connect these jacks to the

REC/IN audio jacks on any audio or video source.



Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an

external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this

jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.



Analog 5 IN: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video

source.



Analog 1 IN: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video

source.



Analog 4 OUT: Connect these jacks to the

REC/IN audio jacks on any audio or video source.

8REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections



Digital Media Player (DMP)

Connector (AVR 355 only): With the AVR

turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon

to this proprietary connector, and dock

your compatible Apple iPod. When the Digital

Media Player source is selected, you may view

your iPod’s control and navigation messages on

your video display (if one is connected to one of

the Video Monitor Outputs



), and in the

Upper and Lower Display Lines

. You may

navigate the iPod and select tracks for playback

using the ⁄/¤/‹/›Buttons

, the OK but-

ton

and Transport Controls

on your

AVR remote. See page 34 for more information.

On the AVR 255, this input is an extra Audio

Input named Stereo Jack IN, where you can con-

nect any device with a stereo mini-jack such as

an MP3-player or portable CD player from its

headphone output jack or line out jack.



8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are

used for connection to source devices such as

DVD-Audio, Blu-ray, HD-DVD or SACD players

with discrete analog outputs. Depending on the

source device in use, all eight jacks may be used,

though in many cases only connections to the

front left/right, center, surround left/right and

LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for

standard 5.1 audio signals.



Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack

to the matching digital input connector on a

digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.



Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a

TV monitor or video projector to view the on-

screen menus and the output of any standard

Video or S-Video source selected by the receiv-

er’s video switcher.



RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used dur-

ing a software upgrade. A standard processor

reset is performed by pressing and holding the

front-panel OK Button while the receiver is in

Standby.



Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your left and right speakers. In conformance with

the new CEA color code specification, the White

terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that

should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

Front Left speaker with the older color coding,

while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the

black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–)

terminals on the speakers. See page 16 for more

information on speaker polarity.



Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + and – terminals on

your center channel speaker. In conformance

with the new CEA color code specification, the

Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal

that should be connected to the red (+) terminal

on speakers with the older color coding. Connect

the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black

negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page

16 for more information on speaker polarity.)



Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the matching + and – terminals

on your surround channel speakers. In confor-

mance with the new CEA color code specifica-

tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older

color coding, while the Gray terminal should be

connected to the red (+) terminal on the

Surround Right speaker with the older color

coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the

AVR to the matching black negative (–)

terminals for each surround speaker. (See page

16 for more information on speaker polarity.)



Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any device that you

wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on

with the System Power Control switch



RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized

connector may be used with your personal

computer in case Harman Kardon offers a soft-

ware upgrade for the receiver at some time in

the future. Leave the Mode switch



popped

out in the Operate position, unless the AVR is

being upgraded. The Reset switch



is used

only during the upgrade process.



AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an

unswitched AC wall output.

AVR 355 has a detachable Power Cord. AVR 255

has a fixed Power Cord.

Video 2 Component Video Inputs: These

inputs may be used with any source device

equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB compo-

nent video outputs. Do not use these inputs if

HDMI connection is possible, use the HDMI

inputs instead.



Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the component video

inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a

source connected to one of the three

Component Video Inputs

,)

is selected

the signal will be sent to these jacks.



Video 1 Component Video Inputs: These

inputs may be used with any source device

equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB compo-

nent video outputs Do not use these inputs if

HDMI connection is possible, use the HDMI

inputs instead.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be

used for RGB signals too, in the same way as

described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected

to the jacks with the corresponding color.

RGB connection is not possible if the source out-

puts a separate sync signal.



Update Mode Button: Leave the Mode

switch popped out in the Operate position,

unless the AVR is being upgraded. The Reset

switch



is used only during the upgrade

process.



Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

the output of a compatible computer sound card

playing MP3 files or streams, LD player, MD

player or CD player to these jacks. The signal

may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal,

a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCM

digital source. Do not connect the RF digital out-

put of an LD player to these jacks.

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9

Rear Panel Connections



Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally

used to power the surround back left/surround

back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system.

However, they may also be used to power the

speakers in a second zone, which will receive the

output selected for a multiroom system.

To change the output fed to these terminals

from the default of the Surround Back speakers

to the Multiroom Output, you must change a

setting in the MULTIROOM MENU of the

OSD system. See page 35 for more information

on configuring this speaker output. In normal

surround system use, the brown and black termi-

nals are the surround back left channel positive

(+) and negative (–) connections and the tan

and black terminals are the surround back right

positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.

For multiroom use, connect the brown and black

SBL terminals to the red and black connections

on the left remote zone speaker and connect the

tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black

terminals on the right remote zone speaker.



Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.



Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a TV or other video source.



Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the

optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, the output of a compatible computer

sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD

player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a

DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a

standard PCM digital source.



Analog 4 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a TV or

other audio or video source.



Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a second VCR or other video source.



Remote Input and Output: If the AVR’s

front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet

doors or other obstructions, an external IR sen-

sor may be used. Connect the output of the

sensor to the Remote IN jack.

The Output connection permits the IR sensor in

the receiver to serve other remote controlled

devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on

Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

Zone 2 IR Input: Connect the output of an IR

sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate

the AVR’s multiroom control system.

Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to

an optional, external power amplifier for appli-

cations where higher power is desired.

HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the

HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped

video display.

Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

any video source.

Analog 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any

audio or video source.

HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of

video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box

or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.

Zone 2 Outputs (AVR 355 only): Connect

these jacks to an optional audio power amplifier

to listen to the source selected by the multiroom

system in a remote room.

A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to an

optional A-BUS-certified remote room keypad or

amplifier to extend the multiroom capabilities of

your AVR. See page 18 for more information on

A-BUS.

(

Remote IR Carrier Output (AVR 355

only): The output of this jack is the full signal

received at the Remote Sensor Window

or input through the Remote IR Input



including the carrier frequency that is removed

from signals at the Remote IR Output



. Use

this output to extend IR remote signals to the

input of compatible products by direct connec-

tion or through the use of optional, external IR

“blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the

two IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that

you consult with your dealer or installer, or check

with the manufacturer of the external equipment

you wish to control.

)

Video 3 Component Video Inputs (AVR

355 only): These inputs may be used with any

source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or

RGB component video outputs. Do not use these

inputs if HDMI connection is possible, use the

HDMI inputs instead.

A-BUS IR Out (AVR 355 only): This output

sends out the remote signal received by an A-

Bus unit. This makes it possible to connect other

Harman Kardon products to the AVR via their

"IR IN" jacks, controlling them from another

room with an A-Bus unit.

Main Power Switch: Press this button ON

to apply power to the AVR. When the switch is

ON, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as

indicated by the amber LED

. This button

MUST be ON to operate the unit. To turn the

unit off completely and prevent the use of the

remote control, this switch should be pressed

OFF.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”

position.

With the AVR’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. However, if

your video display is not HDMI-compatible, you

will need to connect the source device to one of

the other source inputs, selecting a coaxial or

optical digital audio input and analog video

input. See the Connections and Installation

sections for more information.

If your video display has an HDMI input, but

some of your sources have only analog video

outputs, you may still rely on just the HDMI

video connection to your display; the AVR will

automatically transcode analog video signals to

the HDMI format.

NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When con-

necting a video source product such as a VCR,

DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box,

personal video recorder or video game to the

AVR 255/AVR 355, you may use either a com-

posite or S-video connection, but not both.

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

AVR Power On

AVR Power Off

Source Selectors (The Bridge only on AVR 355)

Audio Effects Button

Transport Controls

Menu Navigation LKM N

Sleep Button

Background Light Button (AVR 355 only)

Main Tuning Buttons

Last Button

Numeric Keys

Video Mode Button

Menu Button

Activity Button

Back/Exit Button

Master Volume

Disc Menu Button

Mute Button

Surround Mode Button

Learn Button (AVR 355 only)

Device Power OFF Button

Device Power ON Button

Transmitter Window

OK Button

Settings Button

Zone Select Button

Red/Green/Yellow/Blue Color Buttons

NOTE: The function names shown here are each

button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most

buttons have additional functions when used

with other devices. See page 46-50 for a list of

these functions.

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

The remote is capable of operating the AVR

355/AVR 255 and most Harman Kardon CD

changers or players, CD Recorders and Tape

decks, using the control codes that are part of

the remote.

åAVR Power On: When the AVR 355/AVR

255 is in the Standby mode, as indicated by the

Power Indicator

glowing amber, press this

button to turn the unit on.

∫AVR Power Off: When the AVR 355/AVR

255 is turned on, press this button to place it in

the Standby mode. Note that in this condition,

the unit is still connected to AC Power.

çSource Selectors: Press these buttons to

select an input source for the AVR 355/AVR 255.

∂Audio Effects Button: Press this button to

go directly to the Audio Effects Menu.

≠Transport Controls: These buttons are used

to control Play, Play Forward, Play Reverse, Stop,

Pause and Record functions on compatible Harman

Kardon compact disc players/changers and cassette

tape decks.

ƒMenu Navigation Buttons: Use these

buttons to move Up, Down, Left or Right when

using the Menu system of the AVR 355/AVR 255.

©Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the

button selects the amount of time that will

remain before the unit will automatically go into

the Standby mode, as shown in the Main Infor-

mation Display

, in the following order:

Holding the button pressed for some seconds

will directly turn off the Sleep time selection.

˙Light Button (AVR 355 only): Press this

button to activate the remote control's back-

ground light.

îChannel/Page Button: 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 televi-

sion to change channels. The Page control may

be available with some DVD players when play-

ing a DVD Audio disc containing pages of

images associated with a track.

∆Last Button: When the tuner is in use,

pressing this button returns to the last station

tuned. When controlling a cable, satellite or

HDTV set-top box or a TV, press this button to

return to the previous television channel.

KNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions or track numbers with CD players/

changers or to tune stations directly.

¬Video Modes Button: Press this button to

go directly to the Video Modes Menu.

µMenu Button: When using a H/K DVD play-

er with the receiver, you can activate the DVD

Menu with this button.

ÑActivity Button: This button may be pro-

grammed 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 section on Program-

ming the Remote for more information on

Activities.

Press this button to enter the Activity program-

ming function, or before pressing one of the

Buttons that you have programmed with an

Activity sequence, to begin transmitting the

entire sequence.

øBack/Exit Button: Press this button to go

back to the previous Menu or to exit a Menu.

πMaster Volume: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the AVR 355/AVR 255’s volume.

œDisc Menu: Press this button to open the

menu of a DVD disc that you are watching.

®Mute Button: Press this button to momen-

tarily silence the AVR 355/AVR 255.

ßSurround Modes Button: Press this but-

ton to enter the Surround Modes selection

Menu.

†Learn Button (AVR 355 only): Press and

hold for 3 seconds to enter the Learn procedure.

Please refer to the section concerning operation

of the remote control.

üDevice Power Off: Turns Off the power of

other devices that you have selected to control

with the Source Selector Buttons ç.

√Device Power On: Turns On the power of

other devices that you have selected to control

with the Source Selector Buttons ç.

∑Transmitter Window: Point this area of the

remote toward the receiver when using the

remote.

≈OK Button: This button confirms settings

and orders in the menus.

¥Settings Buttons: Open the AVR, INFO or

SOURCE settings with one press of one of these

buttons.

ΩZone Select: This button slides sideways to

switch the remote control between controlling

Zone 1 or Zone 2 of the AVR.

aColor Buttons: These four buttons are used

as color buttons when controlling a TV set. They

have various functions when controlling other

devices. Please refer to the remote control Code

Tables page 46-50.

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Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (Zone 2 Remote Control only with AVR 355)

APower Off

BAVR Settings

CBack/Exit Button

DSource Selectors

EMenu Navigation Buttons

FVolume Up/Down

GMute

HTransport Controls

ISleep Button

JSettings Info Button

KMenu Button

LOK Button

MZone Select Buttons

NOTE: The Zone II.4 remote may be used in

either the same room where the AVR is located,

or it may be used in a separate room with an

optional infrared sensor that is connected to the

AVR’s Zone 2 IN input jack

. When it is used

in the same room as the AVR, it will control the

functions of the AVR or any compatible

Harman Kardon products in that room. When it

is used in a separate room via a sensor

connected to the Zone 2 IN Jack

, the but-

tons for power, input source, volume and mute

will control the source and volume for the sec-

ond zone, as connected to the Zone 2 Out

Jacks

. (See page 35 for complete information

on using the Multiroom system.)

The Zone II remote may be used in either the

same room where the AVR is located, or it may

be used in a separate room with an optional

infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s

Zone 2 input jack

or an A-BUS device.

APower Off: When used in the room where

the AVR is located, press this button to place the

unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote

room with a sensor that is connected to the

Zone 2 jack

, this button turns the Multi-

Room system off.

BAVR Settings: Open the AVR settings info

screen with this Button.

CBack/Exit Button: Press this button to go

back to the previous Menu or to exit a Menu.

DSource Selectors: Press these buttons to

select an input source for the AVR 355/AVR 255.

EMenu Navigation Buttons: Use these

buttons to move Up, Down, Left or Right when

using the Menu system of the AVR 355/AVR 255.

FVolume Up/Down: When used in the

room where the AVR is located, press this button

to raise or lower the volume in that room. When

it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is

connected to the Zone 2 Jack

, this button

will raise or lower the volume in the remote

room.

GMute: When used in the room where the

AVR is located, press this button to temporarily

silence the unit. When it is used in a remote

room with a sensor that is connected to the

Zone 2 Jack

, this button will temporarily

silence the feed to the remote room only. Press

the button again to return to the previous

volume level.

Important Note: No matter in which room the

Zone II remote is used, as with the main remote

it is important to remember to press the Source

Selector button Dthat corresponds to the

unit you wish to operate befor you change the

device to be controlled.

HTransport Control Buttons: These

buttons do not have any functions for the AVR,

but they are programmed for the forward/

reverse play operation of a wide variety of

Harman Kardon CD or DVD players, and audio or

video- cassette recorders.

Zone 2 Remote Control Functions

ISleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the

button selects the amount of time that will

remain before the unit will automatically go into

the Standby mode, as shown in the Main Infor-

mation Display

, in the following order:

Holding the button pressed for some seconds

will directly turn off the Sleep time selection.

JSettings Info Button: Open the Settings

Info Menu for any Source with this Button.

KMenu Button: When using a H/K DVD

player with the receiver, you can activate the

DVD Menu with this button.

LOK Button: This button confirms settings

and orders in the menus.

MZone Select Buttons: Press the Select

Button to switch the Zone 2 Remote Control

between Zone 1 function (The white Button

lights up green) or Zone 2 function (The white

Button light up red).

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After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid

surface capable of supporting its weight, you will

need to make the connections to your audio and

video equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

There are two formats for audio connections:

digital and analog. Digital audio signals are of

higher quality, and are required for listening to

sources encoded with digital surround modes,

such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are three

types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial

and optical. HD-DVD(R) or Blu-Ray(R) players

with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD

Master Audio and DTS-HD require an HDMI con-

nection for the transfer of digital audio. Any one

type of digital audio connection may be used for

other source devices, but never more than one

for the same source. However, it’s okay to make

both analog and digital audio connections at the

same time to the same source.

Since the AVR is capable of processing the audio

and video portions of an HDMI signal, if your

video display device has an HDMI input, you

may make a single HDMI connection from your

source device (such as a DVD player) to the AVR.

In that case no separate digital audio connection

is required.

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio source

equipment or speakers it is always a good

practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall

outlet. This prevents any possibility of

accidentally sending audio or transient signals to

the speakers that may damage them.

HDMI Connections

HDMI™is the abbreviation for High-Definition

Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming

the standard connection point between

advanced video/audio source products and

displays, particularly for high-definition video

signals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating

the need to convert signals back and forth from

digital to analog to deliver a higher quality

signal when used with digital sources. The

signals carried on HDMI may, but do not always,

include audio, offering the possibility of a

complete one-wire connection from a source to

the AVR. However, it is important to note that

there are a number of different versions of the

HDMI standard in use. Before connecting any

HDMI products to your AVR, it is helpful to find

out in advance their level of HDMI connectivity.

Some source or display components in your

system may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for

digital video connections. DVI carries the same

digital video signals as HDMI but uses a larger

connector and does not transport audio or

control signals. In most cases, you may mix and

match DVI and HDMI digital video connections

by using optional connector adapters. Note,

however, that some DVI-equipped video displays

are not compatible with the HDCP copy protec-

tion coding that is increasingly carried with

signals connected via HDMI. If you have an

HDMI source and a DVI-equipped display, you

may occasionally be unable to view a program if

the display does not include HDCP. This is not

the fault of the AVR or your source; it simply

indicates that the video display is not compatible.

HDMI Input Connections

The different “Version” levels of HDMI define

which type of audio signals it is compatible with.

Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your

sources, the connections to the AVR should be

made as follows:

•HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and

multichannel or 2-channel PCM audio signals

only. Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source

to either of the HDMI Inputs

on the AVR.

If the product is a DVD-Audio player or other

source that has multichannel analog audio

outputs, connect them to the 8-Channel

Direct Inputs



. With an HDMI 1.0 source,

particularly a DVD player, make certain

that the menus in the source device are set to

“Bitstream Out” or “Original” so that 5.1

digital audio is available. If you find that 5.1

Dolby Digital or DTS audio is not available on

the HDMI connection, it will be necessary to

make an additional connection between the

source and the AVR 255/AVR 355 to either the

Coaxial

Ó

or Optical

*

Digital

Inputs.

•HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel

digital audio output from DVD-Audio players

in addition to the digital video. If you have an

HDMI 1.1-equipped product, the only connec-

tion needed for listening in the main room is

from the HDMI output of the source to either

of the HDMI Inputs

on the AVR. If the

player has SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray

capability, you will need to connect the analog

outputs of the source to the 8-Channel

Direct Inputs



•HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be

connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1,

except that a separate analog connection is

not needed for SACD players.

HDMI 1.3 sources should be connected as

shown above for HDMI 1.1, except that a sep-

arate analog connection is not needed for

SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray players.

In addition, the AVR will convert analog video

signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to high-

definition 720p or 1080p resolution. You may

view the AVR’s own on-screen display menus

using the HDMI output.

HDMI cable runs are usually limited to about

3 meters. The AVR incorporates a repeater, which

allows an additional 3 meters of cable between

the source device and the video display.

If your video display or source device is not

HDMI-capable, you will need to use either a

coaxial or optical digital audio connection and

one of the analog video connections (composite,

S- or component video), if available, as described

in the next paragraphs.

• It is not possible to feed an analog composite

or S-video signal to a recorder or the AVR’s

multizone system when an HDMI input is in

use. If an HDMI-equipped source also has ana-

log audio and video outputs, connect them to

the Video 2 or Video 3 Video

"

and

Audio



on the AVR.

• In some instances, HDMI-equipped sources

will not permit more than one video output at

a time, and thus you cannot use the same

source in the main listening room and with the

recorder or remote zone at the same time. This

is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function

of the content protection systems that are part

of the HDMI standard.

HDMI Output Connections

Connect the HDMI Output

to an HDMI

input on your video display. Thanks to the

AVR 255/AVR 355’s video processing system, all

video input signals are converted to an HDMI

output, so only one connection is required

between the AVR and your display.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15

Referring to drawing of the remote control on

page 11,there is a section of 7 buttons marked

C, (AVR 355: 8 Buttons) near the top of the

remote designated “Source Selectors”:

Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game

and AUX. Each of these buttons corresponds to

a “source input”. The AVR’s flexible design

allows you to use almost any combination of

audio and video connections for each source

device. The goal of the installation is to match

up each of your source devices, e.g., DVD player

and cable television box, with the correct con-

nectors on the AVR.

You may connect a source device to any appro-

priate input connectors.Note which audio and

video inputs are used for each device in Table A5

in the appendix. Table A1 indicates the default

input-connection assignments, any of which may

be changed to match the actual connections in

your system.

The precise connections to be made depend on

the capabilities of the source device and your

video display (TV). Select the best audio and

video connections for each source.

Analog and Digital Input Connections

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

any of the analog audio inputs.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed

output unless you find that the input to the

receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so

high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

the analog audio input jacks



. Connect the

analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the

audio output jacks



on the AVR.

3. Connect the digital output of any digital

sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player,

advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,

HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the

output of a compatible computer sound card to

the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

*&

We recommend connecting the coaxial digital

audio output of your DVD player to the Coax 1

Digital Audio Input



, since that digital input

is assigned to the DVD source by default.

If your DVD player has HDMI connection, use

HDMI connection instead.

Although there is no official source on the AVR

named CD, Phono or Audio, you may assign the

audio device to an available source, such as TV

(if the Cable/Sat source is in use for broadcast

television), Game or AUX.

You can then add the name of the unit to the

name of the assigned input, to make it read for

example: "AUX - CD". (Please note that the AVR

does not have a Phono input with RIAA for

direct hook-up to a record player. You must use a

separate RIAA preamplifier between a record

player and the AVR)

NOTE: If you wish for your digital source device

to be available for use by the multiroom system,

you will need to connect its analog audio

outputs to the appropriate inputs on the

AVR 255/AVR 355, as the multiroom system is

not capable of distributing digital signals to the

remote zone.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs



on the rear panel of the AVR to the

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with

the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM

and GND screw terminals



6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM

(75 ohm) connection



. The FM antenna may

be an external roof antenna, an inside powered

or wire lead antenna or a connection from a

cable system. Note that if the antenna or

connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you

should use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to

make the connection.

7. With the AVR 355 turned off, connect the

optional Harman Kardon to

Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector



Your compatible Apple®iPod®may be docked in

when you wish to use it as your audio

source device. This function is available on the

AVR 355 only. The AVR 255 features a STEREO

JACK Input instead to which all sorts of portable

devices can be connected via the headphone

output of such device.

8. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs



to the respective

speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to

your speakers without loss of clarity or

resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality

speaker cable. Many brands of cable are

available and the choice of cable may be

influenced by the distance between your

speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers

you use, personal preferences and other factors.

Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to

consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

fine, multistrand copper with a cross-section

greater than 2 mm2.

Cable with a cross-section of 1.5 mm2may be

used for short runs of less than 4 m. We do not

recommend that you use cables with a cross-sec-

tion less than 1 mm2due to the power loss and

degradation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with any

appropriate testing agency standards. Questions

about running cables inside walls should be

referred to your installer or a licensed electrician

who is familiar with the applicable local building

codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-

tain to observe proper polarity. Note that the

positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection

now carries a specific color code as noted on

page 8. However, most speakers will still use a

red terminal for the postive (+) connection.

Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the

same terminal on both the receiver and the

speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

adhere to an industry convention of using black

terminals for negative and red ones for positive,

some manufacturers may vary from this

configuration. To assure proper phase and

optimal performance, consult the identification

plate on your speaker or the speaker’s manual to

verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of

your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before

proceeding, or consult the speaker’s

manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable

used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For

example, use the same length piece of cable to

connect the front-left and front-right or

surround-left and surround-right speakers,

even if the speakers are a different distance

from the AVR.

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16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

9. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output



to the line-level input

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If

you are using a powered subwoofer that does

not have line-level input connections, follow the

instructions furnished with the speaker for con-

nection information.

10. If an external multi-channel audio source

with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital

processor/decoder, DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray or

HD-DVD player is used, connect the outputs of

that device to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs



or, more easy, use the HDMI connection between

such a device and the AVR, or both.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same

manner as audio components. Again, the use of

high-quality interconnect cables is recommended

to preserve signal quality. To ensure best video

performance S-Video sources should be

connected to the AVR only with their S-Video

In/Outputs, not with their composite video

connectors too.

If you have already connected a source device to

one of the HDMI inputs as explained in the

Audio Equipment section, then you have auto-

matically made a video connection at the same

time, as the HDMI signal includes both digital

audio and video components.

If your video display or source device is not

HDMI-capable, you will need to use one of the

analog video connections (composite, S- or com-

ponent video), if available, as described below.

If the source device is not capable of transmit-

ting its digital audio signal through the HDMI

connection, then 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, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc), you may

make both connections.To listen to the multi-

channel disc, first select the HDMI source input,

then select the 6-/8-channel analog audio

inputs, and the AVR will retain the last video

source you selected.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out

jacks to the Video 2 and Analog 4 In jacks



on the rear panel. The Audio and Video

Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected

to the Video 2 and Analog 4 Out jacks



on the AVR.

2. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD,

MD or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or

HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs

&*

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digi-

tal cable box or other set-top tuner product with

a digital audio output, we recommend that you

connect both the digital and analog outputs of

the product to your AVR. The audio input polling

feature of the AVR will then be able to make cer-

tain that you have a constant audio feed, since it

will automatically switch the audio input to the

analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or

not available for a particular channel.

3. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if S-

Video device is in use) Monitor Output



jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-

Video input of your television monitor or video

projector.

4. If your DVD player and monitor both have

component video connections, connect the com-

ponent outputs of the DVD player to the Video

1 Component Video Inputs



. Note that

even when component video connections are

used the audio connections must still be made

to either one of the analog audio inputs or any

of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input jacks



5. If another component video device is avail-

able, connect it to the Video 2 or Video 3

Component Video Input jacks

. The

audio connections for this device should be

made to either one of the audio input jacks or

any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input

jacks



6. If the component video inputs are used,

connect the Component Video Output



the component video inputs of your TV, projector

or display device.

7. If you have a camcorder, video game or other

audio/video device that is connected to the AVR

on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,

connect the audio, video and digital audio out-

puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs

&*(

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17

Installation and Connections

System and Power Connections

The AVR is designed for flexible use with multi-

room systems, external control components and

power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked

glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent

the remote sensor from receiving commands. In

this event, the remote sensor of any

Harman Kardon or other compatible device, not

covered by the door, or an optional remote

sensor may be used. Connect the Remote IR

Output of that device or the output of the

remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack



If other components are also prevented from

receiving remote commands, only one sensor is

needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote

eye by running a connection from the Remote

IR Output jack



to the Remote IR Input

jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible

equipment.

Zone II IR Link

(Limited options on AVR 255)

The key to remote room operation is to link the

remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for

an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.

The remote room IR receiver (this can be an

optional IR receiver or any other remotable

Harman Kardon device in the remote room with

IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the

AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the

Remote IR Output of the device or of the

optional sensor with the Zone II IR Input jack

on the AVR’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source

equipment is part of the main room installation,

the Remote IR Output jack



on the rear

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on

that source device. This will enable the remote

room location to control source equipment

functions.

When a remote IR sensor is used to control non-

Harman Kardon source equipment, we recom-

mend that you make a direct connection or use

an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to

the Remote IR Carrier Output Jack

(

. If you

are in doubt as to which IR Output jack to use

for the equipment in your system, contact your

dealer or installer, or the manufacturer’s support

site and ask whether the unit to be controlled

uses “full carrier” or “stripped” carrier IR

commands. When “full carrier commands” are

used, make the connection to the Remote IR

Carrier Output Jack

(

. Otherwise, make the

connection to the Remote IR Output Jack



as noted above (IR Carrier Output available on

AVR 355 only).

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must

be linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connect

the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the

next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio Connections

Depending on your system`s requirement and

distance from the AVR to the remote room, three

options are available for audio connection:

Option 1 (on AVR 355): Use high-quality,

shielded audio interconnect phono cable from

the AVR’s location to the remote room. In the

remote room, connect the interconnect cable to

a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be

connected to the room’s speakers. At the AVR,

plug the audio interconnect cables into the

Zone 2 Out Jacks

on the AVR’s rear panel.

Option 2 (on AVR 355): Place the amplifier

that will provide power to the remote location

speakers in the same room as the AVR, and con-

nect the Zone 2 Out jacks &on the rear panel

of the AVR to the audio input of the remote room

amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire to con-

nect the optional power amplifier to the remote

speakers. High-quality wire of at least 2.5 mm2is

recommended for long multiroom connections.

Option 3 (on AVR 255 and AVR 355): Taking

advantage of the AVR’s built-in seven-channel

amplifier, it is possible to use two of the amplifi-

er channels to power speakers in the remote

room. When using this option you will not be

able to use the full 7.1-channel capabilities of

the AVR in the main listening room, but you will

be able to add another listening room without

additional external power amplifiers. To use the

internal amplifiers to power a remote zone, con-

nect the speakers for the remote room location

to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

Outputs



. Before using the remote room you

will need to configure the amplifiers for sur-

round operation by changing a setting in the

Multiroom menu, following the instructions

shown on page 18.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an

optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in

the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate

cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Zone 2

IR Input

on the AVR and use the Zone II

remote to control the room volume.

Alternatively, you may install an optional volume

control between the output of the amplifiers and

the speakers.

NOTE: The AVR 355’s multiroom system is only

capable of distributing analog audio sources to

the remote zone. Therefore, when connecting

your digital audio equipment (e.g. CD or DVD

players) as described on page 18, make sure to

use both analog and digital audio connections

to ensure that the devices will be available to

the multiroom system.

A-BUS Installation Connections

(AVR 355 only)

The AVR is among the very few receivers avail-

able today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready®

operation. When used with an optional A-BUS

keypad or control module, you have all the

benefits of remote zone operation without the

need for an external power amplifier.

To use the AVR with an approved A-BUS prod-

uct, simply connect the keypad or module that is

in the remote room to the AVR using standard

“Category 5” wiring that is properly rated for

the inwall use specific to the installation.

Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to a

standard RJ-45 jack in compliance with the

instructions furnished with the A-BUS module.

You may connect a single A-BUS module to the

AVR 355 with no further equipment needed. If

you wish to connect more than one A-BUS

module, an optional, external A-BUS hub may be

used to provide that capability.

No further installation or adjustment is needed,

as the A-BUS connector on the AVR routes the

signals in and out of the keypad to their proper

destination for power, signal source and control.

The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined

by the AVR’s multiroom system, and the menus

may be used as is.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with one accessory AC

outlet. It may be used to power accessory

devices, but should not be used with high-current

draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The

total power draw to the Switched Outlet



should not exceed 50 watts.

The Switched



outlet will receive power only

when the unit is on completely. This is recom-

mended for devices that have no power switch

or a mechanical power switch that may be left in

the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into

Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

The AVR draws significantly more current than

other household devices such as computers that

use removable power cords. For that reason, it is

important that only the cord supplied with the

AVR 355 (AVR 255 has a fixed power cord) or a

direct replacement of identical capacity be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are

almost ready to enjoy the AVR 255/AVR 355’s

incredible power and fidelity!

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19

Installation and Connections

Speaker Selection

No matter which type or brand of speakers is

used, the same model or brand of speaker

should be used for the front-left, center and

front-right speakers. This creates a seamless

front soundstage and eliminates the possibility

of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when

a sound moves across mismatched front-channel

speakers.

Speaker Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home-theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channel

speaker in use and your viewing device, place

the center speaker either directly above or below

your TV, or in the center behind a perforated

front-projection screen.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,

position the left-front and right-front speakers so

that they are as far away from one another as

the center-channel speaker is from the preferred

listening position. Ideally, the front-channel

speakers should be placed so that their tweeters

are no more than 60 cm above or below the

tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your

TV set unless the speakers are magnetically

shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.

Note that most speakers are not shielded, even

with complete surround sets only the Center

speaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your room

acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you

may find that imaging is improved by moving the

front-left and front-right speakers slightly

forward of the center-channel speaker. If

possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that

they are aimed at ear height when you are

seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct

location for the front speakers in your particular

installation. Don’t be afraid to move things

around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth.

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,

the preferred location for surround speakers is

on the side walls of the room, at or slightly

behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel

system, a back surround speaker is required, ide-

ally placed at the center of the room's rear wall,

pointing directly towards the front center chan-

nel speaker. The center of the speaker should

face you (see below).

In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround and

back surround speakers are required. The center

of the speaker should face you (see below).

Rear surround speakers are required when a full

7.1-channel system is installed, and they may

also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alterna-

tive mounting position when it is not practical to

place the main surround speakers at the sides of

the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear

wall, behind the listening position. As with the

side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds

should face you. The speakers should be no more

than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating

area.

It is appropriate to configure the AVR 255/

AVR 355 for either 5.1- or 7.1-channel opera-

tion, but not for 6.1 channels. When 6.1-channel

program material or a 6.1-channel processing

mode is in use, material for the surround back

channel will be outputted simultaneously

through both the Surround Back Left and

Right Speaker Outputs



. Connecting only

one loudspeaker to these speaker terminals will

not only deprive you of the benefits of 7.1-chan-

nel surround modes, such as Logic 7, but will

also interfere with the functioning of EzSet/EQ

speaker setup and calibration, as described on

page 22. It may also put undesirable strain on

the surround back amplifier circuits and power

supplies.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors.

At least 15 cm from celling

At least 60 cm

5.1-Channel System

6.1-Channel System

7.1-Channel System

Center Front Speaker

No more

than 24"

Front Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional

sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere

in a room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal

location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it

in the front of the room, about 15 cm from a

wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the

subwoofer in the spot where you will normally

sit, and then walk around the room until you

find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best.

Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should

also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s

manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment

with the best location for a subwoofer in your

listening room.

Once the speakers have been placed in the room

and connected, the remaining steps are to pro-

gram the system configuration memories.

Although it is necessary to assign input/output

settings and surround mode choices manually,

we recommend that you take advantage of the

power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatical-

ly select and enter the settings for all other

audio parameters. This will not only save you

time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated

and equalized with an accuracy not possible

when these settings are made manually. You are

now ready to power up the AVR 255/AVR 355 to

begin these final adjustments.

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the AVR to

begin these final adjustments.

1. Plug the Power Cable



into an un-

switched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch on the rear

panel so that is is in the ON position. Note

that the Power Indicator

will turn

amber, indicating that the unit is in Standby

mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

main front-panel. If left in place, the film may

affect the performance of your remote control.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the

remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)

and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top

of the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the

System Power Control

on the front

panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR

Power ON Button A, or any of the Input

Selectors Con the remote. The Power

Indicator

will turn white to confirm that

the unit is on, and the Main Information

Display

will also light up.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you

may find them easier to make via the unit’s on-

screen display system. These easy-to-read

displays give you a clear picture of the current

status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,

input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you

have made a connection from either the HDMI

Output

or the Video Monitor Out jack



on the rear panel to the HDMI, compo-

nent, composite or S-Video input of your TV or

projector. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the

correct video input must be selected on your

video display.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen

menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display

or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is

important that they not be left on the screen for

an extended period of time. As with any video

display, constant display of a static image such as

these menus or video game images may cause the

image to be permanently “burned into” the CRT.

This type of damage is not covered by the AVR

warranty and may not be covered by the projector

TV set’s warranty.

The menu system is accessed by pressing the

AVR Settings Button on the remote Y.

The Main Menu will appear (see Figure 1), and if

a video source is playing, it will be visible behind

the transparent menu.

Figure 1 – Main Menu

The menu system consists of five main menus:

Source Selection, Setup Source, Speaker Setup,

Zone 2 and System.

Use the K/L/M/NButtons on the remote or

front panel to navigate the menu system, and

press the OK Button to select a menu or setting

line or to enter a new setting.

The current menu, setting line or setting will

appear on the Lower Line of the Message

Display as well as on screen.

To return to the previous menu, press the

Back/Exit Button. Be certain all settings are cor-

rect, as any changes you have made will be

retained. When the Main Menu is on screen,

pressing the Back/Exit Button will exit the

menu system.

System Setup

The AVR 255/AVR 355 features an advanced

memory system that enables you to establish dif-

ferent configurations for digital input and sur-

round mode for each input source. This flexibility

enables you to custom tailor the way in which

you listen to each source and have the AVR

memorize them. This means, for example, that

you may associate different surround modes and

analog or digital inputs with different sources.

Once these settings are made, they will auto-

matically be recalled whenever you select that

input.

However, we recommend that the first time you

use the AVR, you take advantage of the

simplicity of configuring the system using the

EzSet/EQ process, which takes the guesswork

out of speaker size and delay settings, and

balances the speaker output levels to tailor the

AVR’s sound presentation to your specific system

and room. Before beginning the EzSet/EQ

procedure, there are a few adjustments that

need to be made to ensure accurate results.

Source Selection

For direct access to any source, press its Source

Selector on the Remote Control C. Sources can

also be chosen from the Source Selection menu

that can be activated by pressing the AVR

Settings Button Yon the remote control.

The AVR will switch to the audio and video

inputs assigned to the source. If you specified a

surround mode for the source, the AVR will

switch to that mode.

The source name will appear in the upper line of

the front-panel display. If you retitled the source,

the new title will appear. The audio input

assigned to the source (analog or one of the dig-

ital audio inputs) will also appear. The surround

mode will be displayed on the lower line.

Any other settings you adjusted in the Setup

Source menu will also be selected. You may view

these settings in the Source Info menu at any

time by pressing the Info Settings Button Y.

System Configuration

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21

Audio and Video Input Selection

Please see Table A1 in the appendix for the fac-

tory default input assignments for each source.

You may assign any available input to any

source using the Source Info menu, accessible

either by pressing the AVR Settings Button Y

and selecting the Setup Source line, or by press-

ing the Info Settings Button Yfor direct access.

When a source is selected, the AVR will check

the assigned digital audio input for a signal. If

one is present, the digital input will be selected.

If not, the AVR will select the analog audio input

specified at the Audio Auto Polling line of the

Setup Source menu. If you don’t want the AVR

to select an analog audio input for the source,

change this setting to Off.

The AVR will also select the assigned video

source. There are no “Audio Only” sources on

the AVR, other than the Radio, which uses a spe-

cial on-screen menu. If no video signal is pres-

ent, the display will remain black. You may pair

an audio device with an A/V device’s video sig-

nal using the Source Info menu as explained in

the Initial Setup section. Sources may share

audio or video inputs to suit your application.

Set Up Sources

The Source Info menu is used to assign the

correct physical audio and video connections to

each source. It also provides access to a variety

of other settings, many of which may be

adjusted later as you become more familiar with

the AVR.

The following settings are not optional and must

be adjusted now to enable playback of each

source: Video Input from source, Audio Input

from Source and Resolution to Display.

The other settings may be adjusted at any time

to improve performance.

To display the Source Info menu, press the Info

Settings Button (front panel 7or remote Y). A

screen similar to the one shown in Figure 2 will

appear. This screen may also be accessed from

the Main Menu by selecting the Setup Source

line and selecting a source from the slide-in

menu.

Figure 2 – Setup Source Menu

Audio Effects: Select this line to display the

Audio Effects submenu, where you may: adjust

the bass and treble tone controls; adjust the LFE

trim; activate the saved EzSet/EQ settings or

adjust the night mode setting. It is

recommended that you leave this submenu at its

default settings, and return to it later if your

system requires any fine-tuning.

See the Advanced Functions section for more

information.

Video Modes: Select this line to display the

Video Modes submenu, where you select from

preprogrammed or custom picture settings and

make picture adjustments. It is recommended

that you leave the settings at their factory

defaults. Picture adjustments should be made to

your video display first, with this menu used only

for fine-tuning.

See the Advanced Functions section for more

information.

Surround Mode: Select this line to display the

Surround Mode submenu, where you may

program the desired surround mode for various

types of analog programs, including movies,

music and games. You may also specify a specific

stereo mode (depending on the number of

channels desired) and a virtual surround mode if

your system uses fewer than the full

complement of seven main speakers (plus a

subwoofer).

Digital surround signals, such as Dolby Digital

and DTS programs, are automatically played in

their native formats, although you may change

the surround mode at any time.

See the Advanced Functions section for

information on surround modes available with

digital programs.

In the factory default Auto Select mode, the AVR

will analyze the source signal and select the

optimum playback mode. At the factory the AVR

was programmed to use Logic 7 Movie mode for

optimal playback of movies, including television

programs; Logic 7 Music mode for music

recordings, such as CDs; and Logic 7 Game

mode when a video game console is in use.

Audio Format From Source: This line is

informational only. When a digital program is

playing, its format will be identified here. When

analog audio programs are playing, this line

indicates NO AUDIO INPUT, referring to digital

inputs only.

Video Input from source: Select this line to

assign the correct video input to the source.

Refer back to Table A5 in the appendix, where

you noted the physical video input the source is

connected to, and select the input here.

Audio Input from source: Select this line to

assign the correct analog or digital audio input

to the source. Refer back to Table A5 in the

appendix, where you noted the physical audio

input the source is connected to, and select the

input here. If both analog and digital audio

connections were made, select the digital input

here, and select the analog input at the Audio

Auto Polling line below.

NOTE: For sources connected to an HDMI Input,

the Video and Audio Input settings should

indicate the same HDMI connection.

Resolution to Display: This line reflects the

video output resolution, which is dependent

upon the capabilities of the video display.

NOTE: When using the AVR’s on-screen menu

system, we recommend selecting a video output

resolution of 720p or higher for best legibility,

and to provide graphics that simplify some

configuration options. Depending on the

resolution selected, the menus shown by your

system may vary in appearance.

• If the display is connected to the AVR’s

Composite or S-Video Monitor Output, the video

output resolution must be manually set to 576i

to view any content, including the AVR’s own

menus. The AVR's default resolution is set to

576i.

Since there is no picture if the resolution is set

higher than the display’s capability, or if the

HDMI system does not automatically select the

best resolution, in these cases you must adjust

the resolution by pressing the front-panel

Resolution Button followed by the Up/Down

Buttons 3until the correct setting appears on

the Lower Line of the front-panel Message

Display and confirm with the OK Button 5. The

Display now shows CANCEL, and you must scroll

to have the Display show ACCEPT with the

Up/Down Buttons 3and then press OK to

make the new Resolution take effect. If you

press OK when CANCEL is on the screen, or if

you do nothing, the Resolution remains as it was

before. For composite and S-video, the correct

setting is 576i. For component video, it is the

highest resolution where a picture is visible.

NOTE: When the display has a DVI input which

is connected to the AVR using an HDMI-to-DVI

adapter, if the display is not HDCP-compliant,

the picture will be distorted. In that case, a

different video connection must be used

(component, composite or S-video).

Resolution from Source: This line, which is

informational only, indicates the video format

(NTSC or PAL) output by the source device.

Adjust Lip Sync: Use this adjustment to

resynchronize the audio and video signals from a

source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip

sync issues can occur when the video portion of

a signal undergoes additional processing in

either the source or the video display that

desynchronizes it from the audio. Select this line

to display the Lip Sync adjuster by itself, enabling

you to view the video while listening to the

audio. Use the M/NButtons to delay the audio

by up to 180ms. See Figure 3.

Figure 3 – Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name: Use this line to change the

display name for your source. This can be useful

if your source’s device type is different from the

available source names. Select this line and use

the K/LButtons to scroll forward or reverse

through the letters A through Z. When the

desired letter appears, use the NButton to

move the cursor to the next position. Move the

cursor again to leave a blank space. When you

have finished entering the new name, press the

OK Button. The name will be used on the front

panel to refer to the source, and will appear next

to its original name, e.g. DVD, throughout the on

screen menu system. To end the entry without

making any changes, press the Back/Exit Button.

Audio Input Polling: Use this setting when

both analog and digital audio connections are

made from the source device to the AVR. When

no digital signal is present, the AVR will

automatically switch to the analog audio input.

This can be useful for some older cable television

systems that broadcast some channels in analog

audio and others in digital audio. It is also useful

for making analog recordings of copy-protected

digital sources. However, it can be inconvenient

when no analog audio connection is made and

playback is stopped, as the audio signal will be

lost.

If an analog audio connection was made, select

it here. If not, choose the Off setting, and the

AVR will always use the digital audio

connection.

Zone 2 Audio: When a multizone system has

been connected and is in use, this setting

determines the source for the remote zone.

Select any analog audio input or the tuner.

Digital audio is not available to the multizone

system, nor is any type of video.

Use the Back/Exit Button to return to the Setup

Source line of the Main Menu. Press the OK

Button, and select the next source to configure.

When you have finished configuring all sources,

press the Back/Exit Button to clear the menus

from view.

You are now ready to begin enjoying your new

receiver!

Speaker Setup

With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your sys-

tem in a fraction of the time it would take to

enter the settings manually, and with results that

rival those achieved with expensive test equip-

ment and time-consuming procedures. The end

result is a system calibration profile that enables

your new receiver to deliver the best possible

sound, no matter what type of speakers you

have or what the dimensions of your listening

room are.

We recommend that you take advantage of the

precision of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system,

but if desired you may also make any of the con-

figuration settings manually, or trim the settings

provided by EzSet/EQ by following the instruc-

tions.

Figure 4

Step 1: EzSet/EQ requires that your listening

room have as little background noise as possible

to avoid interfering with the measurement of

tones produced by your AVR during the setup

procedure. Turn off all loud fans, air conditioners

and other equipment, and try to avoid making

any noise during the process.

Step 2: The EzSet/EQ microphone should be

placed in either your usual listening position or,

if there is a large seating area, the center of the

room, at the listeners’ ear level. You may find it

convenient to use a camera tripod for stable

placement of the EzSet/EQ microphone at the

correct height. The microphone includes a

threaded insert on the bottom for tripod mount-

ing.

Step 3: Plug the EzSet/EQ microphone into the

AVR 255/AVR 355’s Headphone Jack

making certain that the mini-plug to 1/4" phone

plug adaptor supplied with the microphone is

firmly connected. The microphone cable is

approximately 7 meter long, which should

accommodate most listening room situations. If

required, you may use an optional extension

cable, available at most electronics stores, for

use in larger rooms. However, we recommend

that you avoid using extension cords for the

microphone cable, as they may adversely affect

the test results.

Step 4: Once the microphone is properly posi-

tioned and plugged in, proceed to the Speaker

Setup menus by first pressing the AVR Settings

Button Yto bring the main Menu to the

screen. Next, press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Buttons

to highlight the Speaker

Setup -tab, and press OK Xto access the

SPEAKER SETUP MENU. Press the ⁄

Button Fto select the Automatic

Setup - EzSet/EQ -line and press the

OK Button Xto move to the next screen

(Figure 5).

Figure 5

Step 5: The first screen of the EzSet/EQ system

will now appear to remind you to plug in the

microphone. If you have not already done so,

plug the microphone into the Headphone Jack

as described in steps 2 and 3. When you are

ready to proceed, make certain that the cursor is

pointing to Continue and press the OK Button

X. If you do not wish to continue with the

EzSet/EQ process, press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Buttons F

to highlight Cancel and then

press the OK Button Xto return to the

Speaker Setup.

System Configuration

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

Figure 6

Step 6: After you select “Continue”, the screen

shown in Figure 6 will appear. Although the AVR

may be used with up to eight speakers, you may

have elected not to install surround back speak-

ers at this time, or you may have decided to use

the surround back speaker channels to power

speakers in the remote room of a multiroom sys-

tem. This screen directs you to program EzSet/EQ

for a 5.1- or 7.1-channel configuration. Select

the setting that reflects the number of speakers

installed in your system, and EzSet/EQ will do

the rest automatically!

NOTE: If you are using fewer than six speakers

in your system, then it will not be possible to

configure your speakers using EzSet/EQ, and you

will need to select Manual Configuration as

described starting on page 24. If you have

selected a 6.1-channel configuration, using only

a single surround back speaker, it is possible to

use a combination of EzSet/EQ automatic

configuration for 5.1 speakers, connect the

single surround back speaker to the left

Surround Back Speaker Output, and then

configure the surround back speaker manually,

as described from page 25. However, we do not

recommend the 6.1-channel configuration.

If you have forgotten to plug in the EzSet/EQ

microphone, the warning screen shown in

Figure 7 will appear as a reminder.

Figure 7

NOTE: As shown in the Figures, while EzSet/EQ

is in progress a Cancel setting is highlighted.

You may interrupt EzSet/EQ at any time by sim-

ply pressing the OK Button X.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that

is sensitive to loud noises should leave the room

at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to

reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style

ear plugs, available at most drug stores, may be

used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable

level. If you are uncomfortable with, or cannot

tolerate, loud sounds and do not use some sort

of ear protection, we strongly recommend that

you leave the room and ask someone else to run

the EzSet/EQ process, or that you do not use

EzSet/EQ and enter the configuration settings

manually, as described on pages 24 through 27.

Figure 8

Step 7: Once EzSet/EQ has been started, you

will hear test signals circulate among all of the

speakers as the system sets the master level,

checks to see where there are speakers, sets the

distance measurement and calculates delay time

settings, sets the speaker “size”, and sets the

speaker crossover point. During the measure-

ment and calibration process, you may observe

the progress of the testing by reading the

messages that appear in the second line of the

menu listing.

EzSet/EQ uses the left front speaker to set the

master volume level, and then it proceeds

directly to measuring the speaker output levels.

Step 8: When the EzSet/EQ process has fin-

ished, a screen will appear with its results.. You

may press the OK Button X, and the

Speaker Setup screen shown in Figure 4 will

appear.

Unplug the microphone and store it in a safe

place so that it is available to recalibrate your

system if needed due to a change in speakers,

preferred listening position, or a major change in

the room’s furnishings (such as the addition of

thick carpeting or plush furniture) that might

require different settings.

When you have successfully completed the

EzSet/EQ process and made any needed adjust-

ments to the input and surround mode configu-

rations, your receiver is ready for use. If you do

not wish to make any manual adjustments to

the settings, you may skip the rest of this section

and proceed to the Basic Operation section of

this manual on page 30 to learn how to operate

AVR 255/AVR 355. For those situations where

you may wish to make a change to the settings

entered by EzSet/EQ, follow the instructions on

the following pages.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23

System Configuration

Manual Setup

The AVR 355/AVR 255 is flexibly designed to be

used with almost any loudspeakers available. The

flexibility arises from the AVR 355/AVR 255’s

capability tobe configured to match the charac-

teristics of your particular speakers, and to com-

pensate for the acoustic characteristics of your

room.

EzSet/EQ automatically detects the capabilities of

each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 355/

AVR 255’s performance in your system. However,

if forsome reason you are unable to run

EzSet/EQ, e.g., you have misplaced the micro-

phone, or if you wish to make further adjust-

ments to the settings made by EzSet/EQ, you

may use the Manual Setup on-screen menus as

described in this section.

Before beginning manual setup place your loud-

speakers in their correct locations within the

room (see Speaker Placement section), and con-

nect them to the AVR. You will need the specifi-

cations for each of your speakers, which may

usually be found in the owner’s guide for the

speakers or on the manufacturer’s Web site. If

necessary, contact the manufacturer to obtain

the frequency range specification. Although the

output-level setting portion of manual setup may

be performed “by ear,” we recommend that you

purchase an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter at

a local electronics store.

We suggest that you record your configuration

settings in the appropriate places in Tables A3

through A7 in the appendix in case you need to

reenter them after a system reset, or if the AVR’s

Master Power Switch is turned off or the unit is

unplugged for more than four weeks.

Step One – Determine

Speaker Crossover

Without using EzSet/EQ, the AVR 355/ AVR 255

can’t detect how many speakers you’ve connect-

ed to it; nor can it determine their capabilities.

For this part of the system setup consult the

speaker’s technical specifications.

Locate the frequency response, which is usually

given as a range, e.g.,100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB).

This specification tells you whether the speaker is

able to play sounds that are very high- or low-

pitched, represented by the high and low fre-

quencies. We are concerned with the lowest fre-

quency that each of your main speakers is capa-

ble of playing, which is 100Hz in this example.

Use the Table A5 worksheet in the appendix to

note this number as the crossover for that speak-

er (not the same as the crossover frequency list-

ed in the speaker’s specifications).

The subwoofer’s frequency response will include

only the very lowest frequencies, since the sub-

woofer is designed to play only bass materials.

A typical frequency response for a subwoofer is

25Hz – 150Hz. In this case, the higher number

should be noted in the worksheet.

This information is required to program the

receiver’s bass management, which determines

which speakers the receiver will use to playback

the low-frequency (bass) portion of the source

program.

If you send the lowest notes to small satellite

speakers, you won’t hear these notes very well,

and you may even damage the speaker by

exceeding its capabilities. If you send the highest

notes to the special purpose subwoofer, you may

not hear them at all.

With proper bass management, the AVR 355/

AVR 255 divides the source signal at a crossover

point. All information above the crossover point

is played through the satellite speaker (front

left/right, center, surround left/right, or surround

back left/right), and all information below the

crossover point is played through the subwoofer.

This enables each loudspeaker in your system to

perform at its best, delivering an enjoyable

sound experience.

Step Two – Measure

Speaker Distances

Ideally, all of your speakers were placed in a cir-

cle, each at the same distance from the listening

position. However, your room may not be ideal,

and you may have had to place some speakers a

little further away than others. This could affect

the overall sound of the receiver, as sounds that

are supposed to arrive simultaneously from dif-

ferent speakers blur due to different arrival

times.

The AVR 355/AVR 255 has a delay adjustment

that enables the receiver to compensate for real-

world speaker placements.

Before you begin making adjustments, measure

the distance from each speaker to the listening

position, and note it in the Table A3 worksheet in

the appendix. Even if all of your speakers are the

same distance from the listening position, you

should enter your speaker distances as described

in Step Three.

Step Three – Manual Setup Menu

Now you are ready to program these adjust-

ments into the receiver. It’s best to sit in the

usual listening position and make the room as

quiet as possible.

With the receiver and video display turned on,

press the AVR Button on the remote to display

the menu system. Use the LButton to move

the cursor to the Speaker Setup line, and press

the OK Button to display the Speaker Setup

menu. See Figure 4.

If you have run EzSet/EQ, those results were

saved. To tweak the EzSet/EQ results, or to con-

figure the AVR from scratch, select Manual

Setup. The screen shown in Figure 9 will appear.

Figure 9 – Manual Speaker Setup Menu

NOTE: All of the speaker setup submenus

include the Exit and Back options as shown at

the bottom of Figure 9. To return to a previous

menu without making any changes, press Exit.To

save the current settings, select the Back option.

If you previously saved EzSet/EQ results in this

setup position and you wish to reconfigure the

speakers from scratch, select the Reset option.

For best results, we recommend configuring the

speakers in this order, although it may differ from

the order in which the submenus appear in the

Manual Speaker Setup menu: Number of

Speakers, Crossover(Size), Sub Mode, Distance

and Level Adjust.

24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

Number of Speakers

Move the cursor to the Number of Speakers line

and press the SetButton. See Figure 10.

Figure 10 – Number of Speakers Menu

The Number of Speakers menu lists each of the

speaker groups.

Program the correct setting for each group: ON

when the speakers are present in the system,

and OFF for positions where no speakers have-

been installed. The Front Left & Right speakers

are always ON and may not be disabled. Any

changes made to the system configuration will

be reflected in the total number speakers dis-

played at the top of the screen.

The setting for the surround back speakers

includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 355/

AVR 255 is among the few receivers in its class

that is capable of multizone operation, allowing

placement of a pair of speakers in another room

with listeners in the remote room enjoying either

the same program as in the main room or a dif-

ferent source. The AVR’s assignable surround

back amplifier channels make multizone opera-

tion easier than ever, since an external power

amplifier is no longer required. Simply select the

Zone 2 option at this line, and connect the

Surround Back Speaker Outputs to loudspeakers

located in the remote room. The main room will

be configured automatically for up to 5.1chan-

nels. See the Multizone Operation section for

more information.

The settings in this menu affect a number of

aspects of the AVR’s operation, including the

remainder of the speaker setup process and the

availability of various surround modes at any

time.

When you have finished programming the num-

ber of speakers in the system, select the Back

option to insure the settings are saved correctly.

You may use the Back/Exit Button, and the set-

tings will be saved.

Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

After you have programmed the number of

speakers in the system, the AVR will return to

the Manual Speaker Setup menu. Navigate to

the Crossover (Size) line and press the OK

Button to display the Adjust Crossover

Frequencies menu (see Figure 11).

Figure 11 – Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu

The AVR will only display those speaker groups

which you programmed in the Number of

Speakers menu.

Refer back to Step One, where you determined

each speaker’s crossover. Again, for the main

speakers, this is the lowest frequency the speak-

er reproduces well; and for the subwoofer, it’s

the highest.

For each main speaker, select one of the seven

crossover frequencies: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz,

100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. If the crossover

frequency you determined in Step One is below

40Hz, select the first option, “Large”. This set-

ting doesn’t refer to the speaker’s physical size,

but to its frequency response, which is also

called “full range”. This means the speaker is

capable of playing sounds throughout the fre-

quencyspectrum, from the high pitches to the

bass.

Specify the size of the subwoofer’s transducer as

8, 10, 12 or 15 inches.

Make a note of each speaker group’s crossover

setting in Table A3 inthe appendix.

When you have finished entering the settings,

remember to select Back, not to press the Exit

Button.

Sub Mode

Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line to pro-

gram bass management for the subwoofer. The

subwoofer’s setting depends upon how you pro-

grammed the front left and right speakers.

•If you set the front speakers to a numeric

crossover frequency, the subwoofer setting will

be LFE, and you won’t be able to change it.

All low-frequency information will always be

sent to the subwoofer.

If you don’t have a subwoofer, we recommend

that you either upgrade to full-range speakers or

add a subwoofer to your systemat the earliest

opportunity.

• If you set the front speakers to LARGE, you

may select from two possible settings for the

subwoofer.

IL/R+LFE: This setting sends all low-frequen-

cy information to the subwoofer, including

both information that would normally be

played through the front left and right

speakers and the special low-frequency

effects (LFE) channel information.

ILFE: This setting plays low-frequency infor-

mation contained in the left and right pro-

gram channels to the front speakers, and

directs only the LFE channel information to

the subwoofer.

NOTE: The Speaker/Channel Indicators on the

front panel of the receiver (see Figure on page

33) will display the speaker size settings as fol-

lows.

For each speaker configured numerically, a single

box will appear in the position for that speaker.

For each speaker configured as LARGE, a double

box will appear in its position. If a speaker is

configured as OFF, no box will appear. The sub-

woofer will be indicated by a single box, or no

box if no subwoofer has been configured. The

letters inside the boxes appear when a digital

signal is being received that has that channel

discretely encoded. The letters flash when the

signal is not present, such as when a DVD is

paused. A line will connect the SBL and SBR

boxes when a 6.1-channel signal is detected,

indicating that the same signal is playing

through both speakers.

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25

26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

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 OK

Button to display the Adjust Speaker Distance

menu. See Figure 12.

Figure 12 – Adjust Speaker Distance Menu

This menu requires you to enter the distance

from each speaker to the listening position,

which you measured in Step Two – Measure

Speaker Distances and noted in Table A3 in the

appendix.

The default unit of measurement is feet. If you

wish to change the unit to meters, press the

Back/Exit Button until you return to the main

AVR menu. Scroll down to the System line, and

select it to view the System Settings menu. Scroll

down this menu to the General AVR Settings

section, and select the Unit of Measure line.

Press the OK Button to change the setting from

Feet to Meters.

Use the K/LButtons to move the cursor to

the Front Left line, press the OK Button then use

the M/NButtons to change the measurement

as needed. The values vary between 0 and 9

meters, with a default of 3 meters for all speak-

ers. Use the M/NButtons to move to each

speaker in turn – Center, Front Right, Surround

Right, Surround Back Right, Surround Back Left,

Surround Left and Subwoofer, if present in your

system.

NOTE: When the multiroom system is in use, the

surround back channels are automatically

assigned to the multiroom system, as mentioned

earlier. You will not be able to adjust the delay

settings for these channels, and the cursor will

skip past them.

Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels

Manually

For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the bal-

ance control enables the user to control the

stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loud-

ness of the left and right channels, as heard at

the listening position.

With up to seven main channels plus a sub-

woofer, imaging becomes both more critical and

more complex. Unlike the rotary balance control,

the goal of the AVR 355/AVR 255’s channel out-

put 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 handle this

critical task for you, simply and automatically.

However, if you prefer to make these adjust-

ments manually, the AVR 355/AVR 255’s Adjust

Speaker Levels menu allows you to do so, either

using the system’s test tone or while playing

source material. In addition, this is the only

method for adjusting the level of the subwoofer.

You may use a handheld SPL meter (available at

most electronics stores) set to the C-Weighting,

Slow scale.

1. Make sure all speakers have been connected

correctly.

2. Adjust the number of speakers, crossover dis-

tance and submode 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

AVR’s 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.

The best method of setting the output levels is

by running EzSet/EQ, as described in the Initial

Setup section. If any finer adjustments are

desired, we recommend using the menu system

to make the adjustments while playing the AVR’s

built-in test tone and measuring the output

using an SPL meter. Less effective would be to

measure the output by ear. Press the AVR Button

to display the menu system, and then navigate

to the Speaker Setup line. Press the OK Button

to display the Speaker Setup menu. Select

Manual Speaker Setup, press the OK Button, and

then navigate to the Level Adjust line. Press the

OK Button to display the Adjust Speaker Levels

menu. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – Adjust Speaker Levels Menu

All of the speaker channels will appear with

their current level settings.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27

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System Configuration

Reset Levels: If you wish to start by resetting

all of the levels to their factory defaults of 0dB,

scroll down to this line and press the OK Button.

The levels will be reset.

If you are using an external source to set your

output levels, simply navigate to each channel,

press the OK Button and use the M/NButtons

to adjust the level as desired between –10dB

and +10dB. All channels default to 0dB.

If you would like to set your levels using the

AVR 355/AVR 255’s internal test tone, adjust the

TEST TONE line as follows.

Test Tone: This line determines whether the test

tone is active. To begin the process of setting the

levels, press the OK Button repeatedly to select

the OFF, AUTO or MANUAL setting. Any time you

manually move the cursor out of the channel

listings area of the screen, this setting will auto-

matically change to OFF, stopping the test tone.

When this setting reads AUTO, the test tone will

automatically circulate to all channels, pausing

for a few moments at each channel and then

moving to the next channel several seconds

later, as indicated by the highlight bar. You may

adjust the level for any channel when the test

tone is paused there by using the M/NButtons.

You may also use the K/LButtons at any

time to move the cursor to another line, and the

test tone will follow the cursor.

When this setting reads MANUAL, the test tone

will not move to the next channel until you use

the K/LButtons to move it.

NOTE: Setting the channel levels while one sur-

round mode is active does not carry over to

other mode groups. We recommend that after

you have set the levels satisfactorily in one

mode, you note the results and change to other

surround modes. For those modes that don’t

reflect your level settings, you may either copy

the settings you obtained (as a short cut), or

redo the procedure to determine the correct set-

tings for those surround modes.

When you have finished adjusting the speaker

levels, select the SAVE option so that the set-

tings will not be lost. Record the level settings in

Table A3 in the appendix for future reference.

Operation

28 OPERATION

Surround Mode Chart

MODE FEATURES

DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS 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 HDMI, or decoded

to Dolby Digitaland transmitted via S/P-DIF coaxial or optical digital audio.

DOLBY TRUE HD Dolby True HD 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.

DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a

special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital.When

used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a

full 6.1/7.1 soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode

is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will

derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS-HD DTS-HD is a new high-definition audio format that complements the high-definition video found on HD-DVD and Blu-ray Discs. It is

transmitted using a DTS core with high-resolution extensions. Even when only DTS 5.1 surround sound is desired (or available, if the

multizone system is in use), the higher capacity of high-resolution discs serves up DTS at twice the bit rate used on DVD-Video discs.

DTS-HD DTS-HD Master Audio delivers bit-for-bit reproductions of the studio master recording in up to 7.1 channels, for an incredibly

MASTER AUDIO accurate performance.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or

laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated

low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide

six discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES

Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology that decodes full-range, discrete left,

MOVIE center right, right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources

MUSIC when an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is

DOLBY PRO LOGIC optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals.

GAME while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with nor-

mal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case. The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five-channel

surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels,

while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete 6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix

MUSIC surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems configured for surround back speakers.

MOVIE Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro Logic IIx are available.

GAME Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer,

thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from

Logic 7 Music either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the

Logic 7 Enhance selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is

chosen, while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the

“6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar

matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and

pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be

used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and

greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to

deliver maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with

musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement

that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage

that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

Surround Mode Chart

MODE FEATURES

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel

DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select

the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding

is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,

two-channel stereo program is being played.

When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available,

depending on the number of speakers in your system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and

right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel information will be mixed into these speakers.

The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back speakers as active.

DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended

information that improves the harmonics of the source material. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting

and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as the artist intended.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround

Reference sound effects of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the

Wide Reference Mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front image is defined by the distance between the two

speakers. The Wide Mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers areclose together.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

7-Channel Stereo back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in

situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,

and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono

mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off (Stereo) These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel presentation of

Surround Off (Bypass) two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be used with analog source inputs,

DSP Surround Off as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the

speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in

Surround Off mode. The DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the

signal undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies between the

main speakers and a subwoofer.

Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system.

Operation

ENGLISH

OPERATION 29

Operation

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configu-

ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and

enjoy. The following instructions should be

followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of

your new receiver:

Turning the AVR On or Off

• When using the AVR for the first time, you must

press the Main Power Switch



on the rear

panel to turn the unit on.This places the unit in

Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of

the Power Indicator

. Once the unit is in

Standby, you may begin a listening session by

pressing the System Power Control

or on

the front panel or the

AVR Power ON Button on the remote A.

Note that the Power Indicator

turns white.

This will turn the unit on and return it to the input

source that was last used.The unit may also be

turned on from Standby by pressing any of the

Source Selector buttons on the remote C,

except the "Bridge" Button on the AVR 355

remote.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening

session, simply press the System Power

Control

on the front panel or the AVR

Power Off Button Bon the remote. Power

will be shut off to any equipment plugged into

the front panel Switched AC Outlets



and

the Power Indicator

will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it

is actually placing the system in a Standby mode,

as indicated by the amber color of the Power

Indicator

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good idea

to completely turn the unit off with the rear

panel Main Power Switch



NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the

unit is left turned off with the Main Power

Switch



for more than two weeks.

Using the Sleep Timer

• To program the AVR for automatic turn-off,

press the Sleep Button Gon the remote. Each

press of the button will increase the time before

shut down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the Main

Information Display

and it will count

down until the time has elapsed.

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby

mode). Note that the front panel display will dim

to one half brightness when the Sleep function

is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,

press and hold the Sleep Button Guntil the

information display returns to normal brightness

and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and

the words SLEEP OFF appear in the

Main Information Display

Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the head-

phones, press the MuteButton on the remote

R. Any recording in progress will not be affect-

ed. The MUTE message will appear in the display

as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either

press the Mute Button again, or adjust the vol-

ume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Audio Effects

Depending on the specific characteristics of your

listening room, you may wish to tweak some of

the audio settings, such as tone controls, to

improve performance. Access these settings from

the Audio Effects Button 9D, as described in

the Advanced Functions section.

It is not necessary to adjust the Audio Effects

settings to enjoy your new AVR. We recommend

leaving the settings at their default values until

you are more familiar with your system.

Video Modes

The settings in the Video Modes menu are used

to fine-tune the picture if necessary after making

all adjustments on the video display. It is recom-

mended that you leave the settings at their

defaults. See the Advanced Functions section for

detailed information.

Source Selection

For direct access to any source, press its Source

Selector Button Con the remote control.

Alternatively, Sources can be selected from the

Source Selection Menu, available by pressing the

AVR Settings Button Yon the remote, followed

by the OK Button X. The list showing available

inputs slides in from the right. Simply scroll up

and down to the desired input, then press OK on

the remote.

• The input source may also be changed by

pressing the front-panel Source List Button

. This opens the on-screen Source Selection

Menu with the slide-in Source List already open.

If you are not using your TV for on-screen refer-

ence, use the Front Panel Information Display

which shows the information you need. Scroll up

and down with the KL Buttons

, select

the desired Input by pressing the OK Button

and exit the Source Selection function by press-

ing the Source List Button

again.

• The front-panel Video Inputs

(

,Optical

Digital Input

)

or the Coaxial Digital

Input

may be used to connect a device such

as a video game or camcorder to your home

entertainment system on a temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will appear momentarily as on-screen

information in the video display. The input name

will also appear in the Main Information

Display #.

• (AVR 355 only) When Digital Media

Player (DMP) source is selected, if a compatible

Apple iPod device is inserted in an optional

Harman Kardon that is connected to

DMP Connector



on the rear

panel, function messages will appear on any

video display connected to the AVR, and the

remote control may be used to navigate the iPod

and access many of its functions. The function

messages will also appear in the front-panel dis-

play, and the iPod’s battery may be charged. See

the owner’s guides for and your iPod

for more information.

Video Input Selection

When a source is selected, the AVR switches to a

Video Input that has either been assigned to

that Source by you, or to the default Video Input

if you have not assigned any. All inputs except

Radio are combined Audio and Video Inputs,

functioning as audio-only inputs when no video

signal is present. Refer to the Setup section of

this manual for explanation of assigning video

inputs to each source.

30 OPERATION

Operation

HDMI-equipped multichannel disc

player:

• Connect the player’s HDMI output to one of

the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. No other connections

are necessary.

• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and

Video Input From Source settings in the Source

Info menu.

HDMI-equipped multichannel disc player

that does not output multichannel audio

via HDMI:

• Connect the player’s HDMI output and its mul-

tichannel analog audio outputs to one of the

AVR’s HDMI Inputs and to the AVR’s 6-/8-

Channel Analog Audio Inputs.

• Assign the HDMI Input to both the Audio and

Video Input From Source settings in the Source

Info menu.

• Assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs

to the Audio Auto Polling setting in the Source

Info menu.

• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or

other materials outputting standard-definition

digital audio, do nothing, as long as the HDMI

Input is assigned to the Audio Input From Source

setting.

• When listening to high-resolution multichannel

discs, the AVR’s auto polling feature will auto-

matically switch to the multichannel analog

audio inputs.

Multichannel disc player without HDMI

output, or when video display has no

HDMI input:

• Connect the player’s component video outputs

to one set of Component Video Inputs on the

AVR. Depending on the capabilities of the player

and your video display, you may need to use a

composite or S-video connection instead.

• Connect the player’s digital audio output to a

corresponding available digital audio input on

the AVR.

• Connect the player’s multichannel audio out-

puts to the AVR’s 6-/8- Channel Analog Audio

Inputs.

• Assign the correct audio and video inputs to

the Audio and Video Input From Source Settings

in the Source Info menu.

• Assign the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs

to the Audio Auto Polling setting in the Source

Info menu.

• When listening to DVD-Video discs, CDs or

other materials outputting standard-definition

digital audio, do nothing, as long as the correct

digital audio input is assigned to the Audio Input

From Source setting.

• When listening to high-resolution multichannel

discs, the AVR’s auto polling feature will auto-

matically switch to the multichannel analog

audio inputs.

NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incom-

ing signals directly to the volume control, with-

out digitizing or processing them. Configure the

bass management settings (i.e., speaker size,

delay and output level) on your source device to

match the settings programmed using EzSet/EQ,

which may be viewed using the Speakers Setup

menu (see Advanced Functions section). Consult

the owner’s guide for your multichannel player

for more information.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are used

when playing certain multichannel discs, such as

DVD-Audio, HD-DVD, SACD and Blu-ray Discs,

on a player that decodes the audio and outputs

it via its multichannel analog audio outputs but

not via its HDMI output.

Controls and Use of Headphones

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using

the front panel Volume Control

or remote

Volume Up/Down

buttons.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs

press the Mute button

on the Remote

Control. This will interrupt the output to all

speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not

affect any recording or dubbing that may be in

progress. When the system is muted, the word

MUTE will appear in the Main Information

Display

. Press the Mute button

again

to return to normal operation.

• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones

into the front panel Headphone Jack

. Note

that when the headphone’s plug is connected,

the word DOLBY H:DH appears in the Main

Information Display

and all speakers will

be silenced. When the headphone plug is

removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be

restored.

• When the headphones are in use, you may

take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes

to bring added spaciousness to headphone lis-

tening. Press the Surround Mode Button on

the front panel

to switch between Dolby

Headphone and Bypass to select the one that

you prefer.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the

AVR 255/AVR 355 is its ability to reproduce a

full multichannel surround sound field from digi-

tal sources, analog matrix surround encoded

programs and standard stereo or even mono

programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on per-

sonal taste, as well as the type of program

source material being used. For example, CDs,

motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo

of one of the major surround-encoding process-

es, such as Dolby Surround should be played in

either the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Movie (with

movies) or Music (with music) surround mode,

with any DTS NEO:6 mode or with Harman

Kardon´s exclusive Logic 7 Movie Mode, to cre-

ate a full range 5.1 channel or (with Logic 7 and

DTS NEO:6) even 7.1 channel surround signal

from surround encoded programs, with a stereo-

phonic left and right rear signal, just as it was

recorded

VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS:

If a video source is playing and there is no pic-

ture:

•Check that you have selected the source to

which the video input was assigned.

• Check the wires for a loose or incorrect con-

nection.

• Check that you have selected the correct

video input on the display device (TV).

• Try pressing the Resolution Button on the

front panel to check that the correct video

output resolution is selected and select the

proper resolution for your screen.

Additional tips for systems using HDMI:

• Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR

and any source components).

• Unplug the HDMI cables starting with the

cable between the TV and AVR, and contin-

uing with the cables between the AVR and

each source device.

• Carefully reconnect the cables from the

source devices to the AVR, and connect the

cable from the AVR to the TV last.

• Turn on the devices in this order: TV, then

AVR, then source devices.

ENGLISH

OPERATION 31

Operation

Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g.

"D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded

with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received

via any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II

Movie mode will be selected automatically (in

addition to the Dolby Digital mode) and will

decode a full range 5.1 channel surround sound

even from those recordings.

To create wide, enveloping sound field environ-

ments and defined pans and flyovers with all

analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro

Logic II Music or Emulation mode or Harman

Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a

dramatic improvement in comparison to the

Dolby Pro Logic (I) mode of former times.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the sur-

round information as long as the program is

broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround

sound may be decoded via any of the analog sur-

round modes such as Pro Logic II or IIx Cinema,

Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they

are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,

pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a

growing number of made-for-television programs,

sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs

are also recorded in surround sound. You may

view a list of these programs at the

Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com

Even when a program is not listed as carrying

intentional surround information, you may find

that the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music, DTS

NEO:6 Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced

modes often deliver enveloping surround presen-

tations through the use of the natural surround

information present in all stereo recordings.

However, for stereo programs without any

surround information the 5/7CH Stereo modes

should be tried (effective particularly with old

”extreme” stereo recordings).And when you use

only two front channel speakers you should select

any of the Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes,

delivering a virtually three dimensional sound

space with two speakers only.

Surround modes are selected using either the

front panel controls or the remote. To select a

new surround mode from the front panel, first

press the Surround Mode Button %Sto

enter the Surround Modes Menu. Then use the

KL Buttons 5Fto select the signal type

that you want to modify and confirm with the

OK Button to open the list of available Surround

Modes for this signal type. Again select the

desired Surround Mode and confirm with the OK

Button. Press the Back/Exit Button ^Oto

exit the menu.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may

only be selected when a digital input is in use. In

addition, when a digital source is present, the

AVR will automatically select and switch to the

correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless

of the mode that has been previously selected.

For more information on selecting digital sources,

see the following section of this manual.

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are

in use there is no surround processing, as these

inputs take the analog output signals from an

optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or

another source device and carry them straight

through to the volume control.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel

stereo, using the front left and front right

speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed

and configured), select 2 CH Stereo in the

Surround Modes Menu

Digital Audio Signals

Digital audio signals offer the benefit of greater

capacity, which allows recording artists to

encode center and surround channel information

directly into the signal. The result is improved

sound quality and startling directionality, since

each of these channels is reproduced discretely.

Alternatively, the artist may encode only two

channels, but the digital signal allows for a

higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail.

High-resolution recordings usually sound

extraordinarily distortion-free at all frequencies,

but especially at high frequencies.

Multichannel digital recordings usually are found

in the 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel formats. The

channels included in a 5.1-channel recording are

front left, front right, center, surround left,

surround right and LFE. The LFE channel is

denoted as “.1” to represent the fact that it is

not full-range, being limited to the low

frequencies.

6.1-Channel recordings add a single surround

back channel, and 7.1-channel recordings add

surround back left and surround back right

channels to the 5.1-channel configuration. New

formats, such as Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital

Plus, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, are

available in 7.1-channel configurations. The

AVR 355/AVR 255 is able to play the new audio

formats, delivering a more exciting home theater

experience.

NOTE: To use the 6.1- and 7.1-channel

surround modes, the AVR 355/AVR 255 must be

configured so that the Surround Back channels

are enabled. See the Manual Setup section on

page 24 for more information.

Digital formats include Dolby Digital 2.0 (two

channels only), Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital

EX, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD,

DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES (6.1

Matrix and Discrete), DTS 96/24, 2-channel PCM

modes in 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz, and

5.1 or 7.1 multichannel PCM.

When a digital signal is received, the AVR 355/

AVR 255 detects the encoding method and the

number of channels. The number of channels

encoded will appear briefly in the front-panel

display as three numbers, separated by slashes

(e.g., “3/2/.1”).

The first number indicates the number of front

channels in the signal:

“1” represents a monophonic recording, usually

an older program that has been digitally

remastered or, more rarely, a modern

program for which the director has chosen a

special effect.

“2” indicates the presence of the left and right

channels, but no center channel.

“3” indicates that all three front channels (left,

right and center) are present.

The second number indicates whether any

surround channels are present:

“0” indicates that no surround information is

present.

“1” indicates that a matrixed surround signal is

present.

“2” indicates discrete left and right surround

channels.

“3” is used with DTS-ES bitstreams to represent

the presence of the discrete surround back

channel in addition to the side surround left

and right channels.

“4” is used with 7.1-channel digital formats,

including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-

HD and DTS-HD Master Audio, to indicate the

presence of two discrete side surround channels

and two discrete back surround channels.

The third number is used for the LFE channel:

“0” indicates no LFE channel.

“.1” indicates that an LFE channel is present.

The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and

DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag

meant to signal the receiver to decode the

surround back channel.

For Dolby Digital EX materials, the incoming

bitstream will be displayed as 3/2/.1 EX-ON. For

older discs, the display may show EX-OFF, but

you will still be able to select the Dolby Digital

EX mode manually.

32 OPERATION

Operation

For DTS-ES materials, the incoming bitstream

will be displayed as 3/3/.1 ES-ON.

When a PCM signal is received, the PCM

message, followed by the sampling rate of the

signal (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz or 96kHz), will

appear in the front-panel display.

In addition, the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators will indicate the number of channels

discretely encoded in the signal by displaying a

letter inside that channel’s speaker box. A line

will connect the SBL and SBR boxes when a 6.1-

channel signal is detected, indicating that the

same signal is playing through both speakers.

The letters flash when no signal is present, such

as when a DVD is paused.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

When only two channels – left and right – are

present, the analog surround modes may be

used to decode the signal into the remaining

channels.

Figure 14 – Surround Modes

If you would prefer a different surround format

than the native signal’s digital encoding, press

the Surround Modes Button to display the

Surround Modes menu (see Figure 14).

The Auto Select option (the first line) uses the

native signal’s digital encoding, e.g. Dolby

Digital or DTS. For two-channel materials, the

AVR defaults to Logic 7 Movie mode. If you

prefer a different surround processing mode,

select the appropriate line from the menu:

Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video

Game.

Each line is set to a default surround mode:

•Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker

Reference

•Stereo: 7-channel stereo

•Movie: Logic 7 Movie

•Music: Logic 7 Music

•Video Game: Logic 7 Game

You may change each line’s setting to a different

surround mode. The choice of new modes

depends on the number of speakers in your

system.

•Virtual Surround: Dolby Virtual Speaker

Reference or Wide

•Stereo: 2-channel stereo, 5-channel stereo or

7-channel stereo

•Movie: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo 6:Cinema,

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Movie

•Music: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo 6:Music,

Dolby Pro Logic II Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music

•Video Game: Logic 7 Game, Dolby Pro Logic

II Game, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

When one of the Dolby Pro Logic II Music modes

is selected, access to the Edit submenu becomes

available. This submenu may be used to adjust

special settings available only in Music mode:

Center Width, Dimension and Panorama.

Once you have programmed the default

surround mode for each type of program, simply

select the line from the Surround Modes menu

any time you wish to override the AVR’s

automatic surround mode selection. The AVR will

use the same surround mode the next time the

source input is selected.

NOTE: Dolby Digital 2.0 signals may also

include a Dolby Surround flag indicating DS-ON

or DS-OFF, depending on whether the 2-channel

bitstream contains only stereo information, or a

downmix of a multichannel program that can be

decoded by the Dolby Pro Logic decoder in the

AVR. By default, these signals are played in

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie mode, but you may

select another Dolby surround mode manually.

Surround Modes

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. 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 disc’s menu. Also,

make sure your DVD player’s audio output is set

to the original bitstream rather than just PCM.

Check the DVD player’s output setting by

stopping play of the disc and checking the DVD

player’s menu system.

Different surround modes may only be available

with certain input signals or bitstream formats.

For any incoming signal, only a limited number

of surround modes are available. Although there

is never a time when all of the AVR 355/

AVR 255’s surround modes are available, there

is usually a wide variety of modes available for a

given input.

To select a surround mode, press the Surround

Modes Button

S

, select either Auto Select -

AVR Selects Best Mode, or move the blue line to

the other options: Virtual Surround, Stereo,

Movie, Music and Video Game. Each of these 5

options permit several selections, accessed by

pressing the OK Button (See Figure 14).

Dolby Surround Settings

Some additional settings are available for Dolby

modes. Three settings are active only when the

Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music modes have been

selected. See Figure 15.

Figure 15 – Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music Mode

Settings

Center Width: This setting affects how vocals

sound through the three front speakers.A higher

number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information

tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers

broaden the vocal soundstage across the three

speakers. Use the ‹/›Buttons to change the

setting.

Dimension: This setting affects the depth of the

surround presentation, allowing you to “move”

the sound toward the front or rear of the room.

The setting of “0” is a neutral default. Setting

“F-3” moves the sound mostly toward the front

of the room, while setting “R-3” moves the

sound mostly toward the rear. Use the ‹/›

Buttons to change the setting.

Panorama: With the Panorama mode turned

ON, some of the sound from the front speakers

is moved to the surround speakers, creating an

enveloping “wraparound” type of effect. Each

press of the OK Button toggles the setting on or

off.

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OPERATION 33

34 OPERATION

Operation

Night Mode

Night mode is available with some Dolby Digital

programs, if it has been encoded in the material.

It compresses the peak sound levels, maintaining

the intelligibility of the dialogue and quieter

passages, while reducing the loudness of special

effects and louder passages to avoid disturbing

others. Night Mode is accessed from the Audio

Effects menu. Press the Audio Effects Button and

scroll down to the Night Mode line. Three levels

of compression are available:

Off: At this setting, there is no compression, as

the Night mode is deactivated.

Half: A mild compression is applied.

Full: More compression is applied.

Feel free to experiment and simply cycle through

all of the available surround modes at any time;

you cannot cause any problems for the AVR 355/

AVR 255 by doing so.

NOTE: To access 6.1- and 7.1-channel modes,

such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Logic 7 (7.1

modes), DTS Neo:6 (6.1 modes), and 7-channel

Stereo, you must enable the surround back

channels as explained in the Manual Setup

section. You should not enable these channels if

you don’t have surround back speakers in your

system.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR is sent to

the record outputs. This means that any program

you are watching or listening to may be record-

ed simply by placing machines connected to the

outputs for Analog Outputs



or Video 1

Outputs



in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

the Coaxial Digital Output



, you are able

to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digi-

tal signal is present, and they do not convert an

analog input to a digital signal, or change the for-

mat of the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to

PCM or vice versa). In additon, the digital recorder

must be compatible with the output signal. For

example, the PCM digital output from a CD player

may be recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but

Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

• To make an analog recording from a digital

source is possible, but only from a PCM source

(not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with

"Surround Off" mode (with any Surround mode

only the L/R front signals will be fed to the

record outputs).

Using (AVR 355 only)

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is

connected and a compatible Apple® iPod® is

docked in The Bridge, press the DMP

Selector Button Con the Remote Control or

the Source List @followed by the Up/Down

Arrows to choose the iPod as the input source

allowing playback of audio, video and still-image

materials on your iPod through your high-quality

audio/video system. Pressing the DMP

Selector Button Cwill also activate the AVR

remote’s control codes for the iPod, and you may

also use the front-panel controls to operate the

iPod.

When The Bridge is properly connected and a

compatible iPod is properly docked, the Upper

Display Line

will read DMP/

CONNECTED. Once that message appears,

use the remote or front-panel buttons to control

the iPod. See the Function List Table on page 46

for a listing of the remote control buttons that

have been programmed to control the iPod.

Figure 16 - On Screen Display, iPod playing

Figure 17 - On Screen Display, iPod Menu

Selection

Complete details on operating an iPod using

and an AVR remote are furnished

with .

While a selection is playing, the song title, artist

and album name, if available on the iPod, will

scroll across 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 display is connected to the

AVR, a screen will appear briefly to display infor-

mation about the iPod’s status and the track. The

top line will display the play mode icon, with the

phrase “Now Playing” appearing to the right to

remind you that you are viewing the status of

the current track, as opposed to another menu

screen. Below that the AVR displays the total

number of tracks in the current play list on the

right (all materials on the iPod are considered

one of the play lists) with the number of the

current track on the left. The song title, artist and

album are displayed. At the bottom of the screen

is a graphic bar indicating the current play

position within the track, with the elapsed and

remaining times appearing below the bar.

After a period of time the screen may disappear

from view. The length of time is set using the

Full-OSD Time Out setting in the System Settings

menu (described in the Advanced Functions sec-

tion). You may restore the Now Playing screen to

view by pressing either of the ‹/›Buttons

and you may then navigate the menus as

explained above.

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.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves tuner presets and system

configuration information if the unit is turned off

completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected

to a power outage. This memory will last for

approximately two weeks, after which time all

information must be reentered.

MULTIROOM OPERATION 35

Multiroom Operation

Multiroom

The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the con-

trol center for a complete multiroom system that

is capable of sending one source to a second

zone in the house while separate source is lis-

tened to in the main room. In addition to provid-

ing for control over the selection of the remote

source and its volume, the AVR offers a com-

prehensive range of options for powering the

speakers in the second zone.

• Using the line-level Zone 2 Outputs

, the

selected source may be fed to optional, external

power amplifiers that may be matched to the

specifics of the installation (Zone 2 Outputs on

AVR 355 only).

• When the main room system is configured for

5.1 operation, the Surround Back Left/Right

amplifier channels may be used to power the

remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are

required.

• Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology,

optional A-BUS modules may be connected to

the AVR via a single Category Five wire, so that

remote zone speakers may be powered directly

from the module or keypad without the need for

additional power, IR sensor or volume control

wires to be run to the second zone. (Please note

that the A-BUS functionality is featured in AVR

355 only).

In addition, the AVR includes a remote IR sensor

input so that remote control commands from the

Zone II remote included with the (AVR 355 only)

or from the main remote when set to Zone 2

with the slide Switch

may be transmitted to

the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks

allow the remote zone’s commands to be sent to

compatible IR-controlled source devices.

Installation

Although simple remote room systems may be

installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,

the complexity of your multizone/multiroom sys-

tem involves running wires inside of walls where

the services of a specially trained installer may

be required. Regardless of who does the work,

please remember that local building codes may

govern in-wall electrical work, including proper

specification of any wiring used and the way in

which it is connected. You are responsible for

making certain that all Multiroom installation

work is done properly and in compliance with all

applicable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructions

shown on page 18-19 for the connection of

speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR.

For installations where the Surround Back

Left/Right amplifier channels are used to power

the remote zone, make certain that the system is

configured for that type of operation, as shown

below.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used,

follow the instructions provided with the A-BUS

remote modules or keypads.

Additional information will also be made avail-

able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at

www.harmankardon.com.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made, the AVR needs to be configured for

multiroom operation using the steps below.

Press the AVR button

to bring the main

menu to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤Button

until the ZONE 2 menu line is highlighted in

blue. Press the OK button

to enter the menu.

Figure 18

When the ZONE 2 menu appears, the blue

cursor bar will be at the Status: Off line.

Since this line is used to turn the system on and

off, do not make an adjustment here unless you

wish to turn the system on at this time. To turn

the system on, press the OK Button

once, to

turn it off again, press once more. If you do not

wish to turn the system on at this time or to pro-

ceed to the next step, press the ¤Button

once so that the blue cursor bar is highlighting

the Source line.

At the Source line, press the press the OK

Button to cause the Source List to slide in from

the right. Use the Up/Down Button

to select

the source.. When the selection has been made,

press the OK Button

to confirm your choice,

and continue to the Volume line by pressing

the ¤Button

At the Volume line, press the ‹/›buttons

or hold them pressed until the desired vol-

ume level for the multi-room system is entered.

DO NOT use the regular volume control knobs

for this setting.

Surround Amplifier Channel

Assignment

The AVR is equipped with seven full-power

amplifier channels to allow for complete

7.1-channel operation without the need for

additional external amplifiers. However, in some

installations you may wish to use the traditional

5.1-channel configuration for the main listening

room, which allows the surround back left/right

amplifier channels to be used to power speakers

placed in a remote zone location.

If you wish to use the Surround Back channel

amplifiers to power the remote zone, you must

change a setting in the MULTIROOM

SETUP menu. To make that change, first call

up the menu system by pressing the AVR

Button

to bring the main menu (Figure 1) to

the screen. Next, press the ¤Button

until

the Zone 2 menu line is highlighted in blue.

Press the OK Button

to enter the Zone 2

menu.

The Surround Back Amps line is used to assign

the surround back channels for multizone opera-

tion. Select the Zone 2 setting when multizone

listening is desired. If the multizone system is

not in use, this setting may be changed to Main

Room to accommodate a 7.1-channel system.

When the multiroom system is turned off, this

line will always display the MAIN setting. When

the multiroom system is turned on, this line will

always display the MULTI setting, reflecting that

the surround back channels are always assigned

to the remote zone when the multiroom system

is used.

Remember that once this setting is made you

will not be able to take advantage of any of the

6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes,

and no Surround Back speakers must be

selected in the speaker setup procedure outlined

earlier. In addition the speakers used for the

remote zone must be connected to the

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

Outputs



. The volume for these speakers is

set by the multiroom system, as explained

above.

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36 MULTIROOM OPERATION

Multiroom Operation

To operate the multizone system using the

remote, slide the Zone Select Switch at the bot-

tom of the remote to the “2” position or, alter-

natively use the Zone 2 Remote Control (AVR

355 only). Press a Source Selector to select a

source input for the remote zone.

Adjusting the volume or mute controls will only

affect the volume in the remote zone. The on-

screen menu functions will not be operative. The

remote will operate source devices that have

been programmed into it as explained in the

Initial Setup section.

If the Remote IR Output jack



on the AVR

is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible

Harman Kardon audio components such as CD,

DVD or cassette players, the transport functions

of those machines may also be controlled using

the Transport Controls

Eon either

remote control.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source

for Zone 2, any change to the frequency or pre-

set will also change the station being listened to

in the main room, if the tuner is in use there.

Similarly, if someone in the main room changes

the station, the change will also impact the

remote room.

When Zone 2 is turned on, the input selected

using the Zone 2 Menu will be fed to the Zone 2

Output jacks

on the rear panel as well as the

A-BUS Jack

, (AVR 355 only).

The volume will be as set in the same menu,

although it may also be adjusted using an

optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the

remote location or on the optional audio power

amplifier connected to the Zone 2 Output jacks

Although changes to the input source or Zone 2

volume will normally be made using an IR sensor

in the remote room that is connected to the

AVR, it is also possible to change those settings

from the main listening room. This is useful for

situations where some or all of the remote

rooms do not have an IR sensor, or to take

control over the remote room without actually

being in that room.

Once Zone 2 is turned on, it will remain on even

if the AVR is placed in the Standby mode in the

main room by pressing the Power Off Button

or the System Power Control

on the

front panel. To turn off the multiroom system

from the main listening room, when the AVR is

on, slide the Zone Select Switch

on the

Remote Control to Zone 2 (or, alternatively, use

the Zone 2 Remote Control that comes with the

AVR 355 only), and press the Off Button

Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby

mode) and the multiroom system is turned off

too, the multiroom system may be turned on at

any time by pressing the ON Button

while

the Zone Select Button is set to Zone 2.

NOTE: Only analog audio sources are available

to the multizone system. To hear digital devices,

such as a CD player, in the remote zone, follow

these steps:

1. In addition to a digital audio connection,

connect the source device’s analog audio

outputs to any available analog audio inputs

on the AVR, noting in Table AA in the

appendix which set of inputs was used.

2. In the Setup Source menu, leave the Audio

Source setting at the digital audio input.

However, scroll down to the Zone 2 Audio

setting and select the analog audio source

used in step 1.

Multiroom Operation

ADVANCED FEATURES 37

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Video Adjustments

The AVR 255/AVR 355 includes sophisticated

DCDi by Faroudja video processing that delivers

enhanced video quality, even for older analog

video source components, as well as upgraded

on-screen displays. When upscaling video

materials from a lower resolution to a higher

one (the AVR 255/AVR 355 upscales to a

maximum of 1080p), the processor is adding

pixels to the original image. Sometimes when

converting interlaced video (displays all odd

rows then all even rows of the frame) to

progressive-scan video (displays all rows at

once) and increasing the resolution, the

interpolation of new pixels can cause jagginess,

or a staircase effect, at edge transitions, such as

the stripes in an American flag. Faroudja

engineers developed the DCDi (Directional

Correlational Deinterlacing) algorithm to ensure

that the additional pixels follow the edge,

virtually eliminating the jagginess and enhancing

upscaled images.

Thanks to the “Torino” video processing chip,

on-screen graphics may be generated in high

definition, and blended with the incoming video.

This not only delivers crisp, clear information

messages, it allows you to continue to watch a

program while making system adjustments.

Video Modes

After you have adjusted the picture settings on

your video display, additional adjustments may

be made to the AVR, if necessary, to further

improve the picture. Access these settings from

the Video Modes menu. Press the Video Modes

Button on the front panel or remote, and the

screen shown in Figure 19 will appear. The menu

may also be accessed from the Setup Source

menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and

selecting the Video Modes line.

Figure 19 – Video Modes Menu

Video Mode: The default setting of Processor

Off passes the video signal through to the

display without any processing. Select one of

these processing options to optimize the picture

for the current program by applying adjustments

to the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness:

•Sports: For sporting events.

•Nature: For programs shot outdoors, in a

natural setting.

•Movie: For movies and many television

broadcasts.

•Custom: Allows manual adjustment of the

picture settings. The Brightness, Contrast,

Color and Sharpness settings will appear on

screen as sliders with values ranging from 0 to

100. The default setting for each adjustment is

50. Use the M/NButtons to change each

setting’s value.

Picture Adjust: Use this setting to change the

aspect ratio of the displayed image.

When displaying widescreen (16:9) images on a

full screen (4:3) device, letterbox format will be

used, in which black bars may appear above and

below the image (pillarboxing).

When displaying full screen images on a

widescreen device, black or gray bars may

appear to the left and right of the image.

Some displays, especially plasma and CRT

monitors, may suffer from “burn-in” when the

same image, such as the horizontal or vertical

bars, is left on screen for a long period of time.

Use this setting to adjust the picture so that it

fills the display’s screen. The options are:

•Auto Fit: The AVR automatically adjusts the

image as required to

fit the display’s capabilities.

•Height Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate

any bars above or below

it. Bars may remain at the sides.

•Width Fit: Adjusts the image to eliminate any

bars on the sides.

Bars may remain above and below the image.

•Zoom 1x: Displays the image as received

from the source. If the image is in the 4:3

aspect ratio, on widescreen displays pillarbox

format may be used. If the image is in the

16:9 aspect ratio, on full screen (4:3) displays

letterbox format may be used.

•Zoom 2x: Stretches the image evenly to

completely fill the screen. The outer portions of

the image may be cropped.

Feel free to experiment with this setting for each

source until you find a pleasing display format

for each program.

Advanced Video Settings: Press the Nor OK

Button to display the Advanced Video Modes

submenu (see Figure 20).

Figure 20 – Advanced Video Modes Menu

Noise Reduction: To reduce signal noise,

choose between LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH or OFF

with the OK button X. It is advisable to use as

low a step as possible, as high levels of Noise

Reduction may impair other aspects of the

image.

MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is

designed to address two specific types of video

distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts.

If you see haziness or shimmering around the

edges of objects or the scrolling credits in a film,

or if the image appears to “pixellate” into

blocks, change the MPEG Noise Reduction

setting from its default of Off to the Low,

Medium or High setting to improve the picture.

Cross Color Suppressor: Turn this setting on

to remove cross color artifacts, which can occur

when high-frequency luminance (brightness)

signals are misinterpreted as chroma (color)

signals, which can cause unwanted flickering,

flashing colors or rainbow patterns.

Film Mode Detect: While normally left off,

turn this setting on to compensate for authoring

errors in the process of converting film programs

to video.

Return to main Video Modes Menu by

pressing Back/Exit

Brightness: This control adjusts the level at

which black is delivered. We recommend leaving

it at its factory setting, although there is no

harm in experimenting if you are using a test

signal.

Contrast: This control adjusts the difference

between black and white in the picture. We

recommend leaving it at its factory setting,

although there is no harm in experimenting if

you are using a test signal.

Color: This control adjusts the hue of the colors

in the picture, and may be set between 0 and

100. Select a setting in which people and

objects on screen look natural. There is no

“recommended” setting, and no harm in

experimenting.

Sharpness: You may adjust the Sharpness

setting from 0 to 100. We recommend leaving

this setting as low as possible, as contrary to

what you might expect, a less sharp image can

appear clearer on screen. In addition, increasing

the Sharpness requires additional video

processing, which may lead to loss of sync with

the audio or visual artifacts. However, there is no

harm in experimenting with this setting.

Audio Effects

Depending on the specific characteristics of your

listening room, you may wish to adjust some of

the audio settings, such as tone controls, to

improve performance. Access these settings from

the Audio Effects menu. Press the Audio Effects

Button on the front panel or remote, and the

screen shown in Figure 21 will appear. The menu

may also be accessed from the Setup Source

menu by pressing the Info Settings Button and

selecting the Audio Effects line.

NOTE: The settings in the Audio Effects menu

affect each source independently.

Figure 21 – Audio Effects Menu

Tone Control: This setting determines whether

the treble and bass controls are active. When it’s

off, the tone controls are “flat”, with no

changes. When it’s on, the bass and treble

frequencies are boosted or cut depending upon

the tone-control settings. When an analog audio

source is in use and the 2-Channel Stereo

surround mode is selected, setting the Tone

Control to “Off” places the unit in analog

bypass mode, with no digital processing of the

analog signal.

Treble: Boost or cut the high frequencies by up

to 10dB by using the M/NButtons to change

the temperature bar setting. The default setting

is 0dB, at the center of the temperature bar.

Bass: Boost or cut the low frequencies by up to

10dB by using the M/NButtons to change the

temperature bar setting. The default setting is

0dB, at the center of the temperature bar.

LFE Trim: lets you reduce the output to the

separate subwoofer channel by up to 10dB in

1dB steps, if the general level to the sub set up

in the Speaker Setup Menus seems too loud for

a particular Source.

Night Mode: This setting is used with specially

encoded Dolby Digital programs to compress the

signal so that louder passages do not disturb

others, while dialogue remains intelligible.

•Off: For normal listening.

•Half: Applies moderate compression.

•Full: Applies the most compression.

When you have finished making adjustments in

the Audio Effects menu, press the Audio Effects

Button or the Back/Exit Button to clear the

screen.

Advanced Features

The AVR 255/AVR 355 is equipped with a

number of advanced features that add extra

flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not

necessary to use these features to operate the

unit, they provide additional options that you

may wish to use.

System Settings

The AVR 255/AVR 355 offers system settings

that allow you to make the receiver easier to use

rather than directly affecting performance. These

settings may be accessed from the System

Settings menu, which is selected

by pressing the AVR Button and navigating to

the System line. Press the OK Button to display

the System Settings menu. See Figure 22.

Figure 22 – Systems Settings Screen

Front Panel Dimmer: Some people find the

front-panel messages distracting while watching

a movie. The AVR 255/AVR 355 allows you to

dim the front-panel lighting or turn it off

altogether. When the display is partly or fully

dimmed, it will return to full brightness for five

seconds whenever a command is entered, and

then it will dim again. Select On 100% for full

brightness, dim to 50% or 25% of full

brightness or select Off to fully darken the

display. The light inside the Volume Control will

go out when the display is partly or fully

dimmed, but the Power Indicator will always

remain lit to remind you that the AVR is powered

on.

General AVR Settings

Volume Units: Select whether volume is

displayed in the conventional decibel scale or on

a numeric scale from 0 to 100. When the decibel

scale is used, 0dB is the maximum volume, with

lower volumes measured as negative values.

Volume Default and Volume Default Level:

These two settings are used together to program

a volume level the AVR will always switch to

when turned on. This feature avoids discomfort

for listeners in case the last user turned the

volume very high.

Turn Volume Default on, and then set the

Volume Default Level to the desired turn-on

volume.

Unit of Measure: This setting only affects the

speaker-distance settings when performing

Manual Speaker Setup. Select between meters

and feet.

iPod Charging: (AVR 355 only). When docked

in a Bridge2 Docking Station, plugged into the

Bridge Connector on the rear panel, you may

select that your iPod is being charged all the

time, or that no charging is taking place.

Language: Select the preferred language for

the AVR’s on-screen menus and displays:

English, French, Spanish, German, Italian or

Russian.

HDMI Audio to TV: This setting determines

whether audio signals received through any of

the HDMI Inputs are passed through the HDMI

Output to the video display. In normal operation,

leave this setting Off, as audio will be played

through the AVR rather than the video display’s

built-in speakers. However, sometimes you may

wish to use the TV by itself, without using the

complete home theater system. For those

occasions change this setting to On. You may

always mute the TV’s speakers when using the

AVR for audio.

Audio Effects Advanced Features

38 ADVANCED FEATURES

Resolution to Display: Select the highest

resolution that your TV can show. If you use

HDMI, resolution selection happens

automatically. If you use analog signals, you

must choose the proper resolution. Note: if you

choose a resolution that is higher than your

screen can show, the picture disappears. In this

case, wait for approx. 10 seconds, as the AVR

returns to the previous resolution if the new one

is not confirmed within this time. Default

resolution is 576i, which is the maximum that

can be transmitted by the simplest video

connection, Composite/CVBS.

Menu Appearance

OSD Transparency: This setting allows you to

select whether video programs will be visible

when the menu system is in use. Select Normal

for a fully-transparent background, Medium for

the menu background to be partially visible or

Opaque to block the view of any video programs

while the menus are on screen.

Volume Status Messages: When the AVR is

turned on, the volume is adjusted or the source

is changed, or if a change in the input signal is

detected, a status message will be displayed on

screen. Use this setting to select how long the

message remains visible. The setting varies from

2 to 10 seconds, with a default of 3 seconds.

Menus: Some menu settings only remain in

effect during the current listening session,

including the settings in the Surround Modes,

Video Modes and Audio Effects menus. This

setting governs how long these menus will

remain visible after your last adjustment, varying

from 5 seconds to 5 minutes, or no time-out (the

menu does not disappear until you close it), with

a default of 5 seconds.

Setup and Slide-In Menus: This setting

determines how long the setup menus (Main

Menu, Speaker Setup Menu, Zone 2 Menu, all

slide-in menus) remain visible after your last

adjustment. Select a timeout period of 5, 10 or

15 (the default) minutes, or no timeout, which

leaves the menus on screen until you manually

clear them. We recommend setting some timeout

period to avoid the possibility of burn-in damage

to plasma or CRT displays.

Screen Saver: Use this setting to program a

timeout period for no activity (with no menus

displayed) before the AVR’s built-in screen saver

begins. Select a period of 5 (the default), 10 or

20 minutes, or turn off the screen saver. We

recommend setting some timeout period to

avoid the possibility of burn-in damage to

plasma or CRT displays.

Default Surround Mode

In normal operation, when the AVR senses a

Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, it

will automatically switch the appropriate default

surround mode, with the AVR responding to the

data flags that are encoded on the DVD disc or

in the digital video broadcast. In most cases, this

is the correct mode, but you may have a

particular preference for the mode you wish to

hear when Dolby Digital or DTS is present. The

AVR allows you to set the unit so that it will

either respond to the default or switch to your

desired mode.

If you wish to leave the default so that the mode

choice encoded in the disc is always used, no

further action is needed. Simply leave the setting

at the factory default of ON.

To set the unit so that it responds to the last sur-

round mode used when a Dolby Digital or DTS

source is playing, press the ⁄/¤Buttons

so that the blue cursor bar is highlighting the

Default Surround Mode line. Press

the OK Button

, followed by the

‹/›Buttons

E

so that OFF appears,

and the setting will change. Press the OK

Button

again to confirm the new setting.

The unit will now use the last mode, not the

disc’s default for the two digitally encoded data

streams.

This setting does not apply to standard PCM

digital inputs or to analog sources. In those

cases, the unit will always apply the surround or

processing mode that was last used for that

input.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤Buttons

until the blue cursor bar is

highlighting the desired setting. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button

to exit the menu system.

Advanced Features

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ADVANCED FEATURES 39

Tuner Operation

To select the built-in tuner:

1. Press the Source List Button on the front

panel and use the K/LButtons to scroll

through the source list. The last-used band (AM

or FM) will be active.

2. Press the Radio Source Selector on the

remote. Press this button again to switch bands

(AM or FM). A screen similar to the one shown

in Figure 23 will appear, with the band indicated

in the middle of the screen.The "XM Radio" that

appears as an option in the Source Menu can be

disregarded, as it is used in the US version only.

The Menu system skips over this option.

Figure 23 – FM Radio

Use the K/LButtons to tune a station. The

frequencies will be displayed in the front panel

and graphically on screen.

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning

each press of the K/LButtons scans through

all frequencies until a station with acceptable

signal strength is found. To switch to manual

tuning, in which each press of the K/L

Buttons steps through a single frequency

increment (0.05MHz for FM, or 9kHz for AM),

press the Menu Button. The Mode line will be

highlighted, and each press of the OK Button

toggles between automatic and manual tuning

modes as well as Stereo (in Automatic Mode)

and Mono (in Manual Mode).

You may also enter the frequency of a radio

station directly. In the Slide-In Menu opened by

pressing the Menu Button Mwith the unit in

FM-Mode, select Direct Entry (appearing just

above the preset channel listing) with the Arrow

Buttons, then press OK. The Main Information

Display now shows DIRECT IN as a slide-in

information, and a * moves back and forth to

indicate that the AVR is ready for Direct Entry of

the frequency. You must begin entering numbers

within 10 seconds. Otherwise, the AVR reverts to

previous mode. Now press the frequency digits.

If you begin with "1" to enter a station

frequency in the 100-range, the first "1" is

automatically registered as "10", after which

you may enter the third main digit and the two

decimal digits. Example: 96,50 is entered as it

appears: Nine, Six, Five, Zero. 102,65 is entered

like this: One, Two, Six, Five.

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 Numeric Keys to enter the

desired preset number, and confirm with the OK

Button. If the preset number is higher than 9,

press the 0-Button on the Remote Kfirst to

access two-digit numbers. If you do not press

this button first, you can only enter single-digit

numbers..

To tune a preset station, press the M/NButtons

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 the Zero Button Kfirst to show a

blinking 0in the Information Display, then enter

the two digits. For example, enter preset 17 by

pressing 0, then 1, then 7. If you want to enter

another two-digit preset, you must press 0 again

first.

RDS Operation

The AVR 255/AVR 355 is equipped with RDS

(Radio Data System), which brings a wide range

of information to FM radio. Now in use in many

countries, RDS is a system for transmitting sta-

tion call signs or network information, a descrip-

tion of station program type, text messages

about the station or specifics of a musical selec-

tion, and the correct time.

As more FM stations become equipped with RDS

capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use

center for both information and entertainment.

This section will help you take maximum

advantage of the RDS system.

RDS Tuning

When an FM station is tuned in and it contains

RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the

station’s call sign or other program service in the

Main Information Display

and on the tv

screen if this is on.

RDS Display Options

The RDS system is capable of transmitting a

wide variety of information in addition to the

initial station call sign that appears when a

station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation

the display will indicate the station name,

broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the

Play Button

on the Remote enables you to

cycle through the various data types in the fol-

lowing sequence:

• The station’s call letters (PS) (with some pri-

vate stations other information too).

• The station’s frequency (FREQ MODE),

which is always shown on the TV On-Screen

Display, is shown in the Main Information

Display.

40 TUNER OPERATION

Tuner Operation

• The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list

below.

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific

PTY. The display will show NONE, when such a

station is selected and PTY is active.

• A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing

special information from the broadcast station.

Note that this message may scroll across the

display to permit messages longer than the eight

positions in the display. Radiotext is not shown

on the TV On-Screen Display.

• The current time of day (CT). Note that it may

take up to two minutes for the time to appear,

in that time the letters CT are shown in the

information display when CT is selected. Please

note that the accuracy of the time data is

dependent on the radio station, not the AVR.

Some RDS stations may not include some of

these additional features. If the data required

for the selected mode is not being transmitted,

the Main Information Display

will show

aNO TYPE,NO TEXT or NO TIME

message after the individual time out.

In any FM mode the RDS function requires a

strong enough signal for proper operation.

Program Search (PTY)

An important feature of RDS is its capability of

encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY)

codes that indicate the type of material being

broadcast. The following list shows the

abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along

with an explanation of the PTY:

•NEWS: News

•AFFAIRS:Current Affairs

•INFO: Infomation

•SPORT: Sports

•EDUCATE: Educational

•DRAMA: Drama

•CULTURE: Culture

•SCIENCE: Sciencek

•VARIED: Varied Speech Programs

•POPM: Popular Music

•ROCKM: Rock Music

•M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music

•LIGHTM: Classical Music

•CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music

•OTHERM: Other Music

•WEATHER: Weather Information

•FINANCE: Financial Programs

•CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

•SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs

•RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts

•PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs

•TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

•LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

•JAZZ: Jazz Music

•COUNTRY: Country Music

•NATIONAL: National Music

•OLDIES: Oldies Music

•FOLK M: Folk Music

•DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs

•TEST: Emergency Test

•ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information

You may search for a specific Program Type

(PTY) by following these steps:

1. Press the Play button

until the

current PTY is shown in the Main Information

Display

2. While the PTY is shown, press the CH/Page

Up/Down Ior the M/NButtons For hold

them pressed to scroll through the list of avail-

able PTY types, as shown above starting with

the PTY currently received.

3. Press either of the K/LButtons F. The

tuner begins to scan the FM band upwards or

downwards for the first station that has RDS

data that matches the desired selection, and

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

4. The tuner will make up to one complete scan

of the entire FM band for the next station that

matches the desired PTY type and has accept-

able reception quality. If no such station is

found, the display will read NONE for some

seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM

station in use before the search.

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TUNER OPERATION 41

The AVR 255/AVR 355 is equipped with a pow-

erful remote control that will control not only the

receiver’s functions, but also most popular

brands of audio and video equipment, including

CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite

receivers and other home-theater equipment.

Once the AVR’s remote is programmed with the

codes for the products you own, it is possible to

eliminate most other remotes and replace them

with the convenience of a single universal

remote control.

Programming the Remote

with Codes

As shipped from the factory, the remote is fully

programmed for all AVR functions, as well as

those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD

players, CD players and cassette decks as well as

the navigation controls for the Apple iPod. In

addition, by following one of the methods below,

you may program the remote to operate a wide

range of devices from other manufacturers.

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your

remote to work with different products.

1. Use the tables in the separate setup-code

guide to determine the three-digit code or codes

that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),

and the specific brand name. If there is more

than one number for a brand, make note of the

different choices.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the

AVR remote.

3. Press and hold the Input Selector

for

the type of product to be entered (e.g., DVD, TV)

more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then

release it. It is important that you begin the next

step within 20 seconds.

4. If the unit you wish to program into the

AVR remote has a remotable Power on/off func-

tion, follow these steps:

a. Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to be

programmed, and enter the first three-digit

code number using the Numeric buttons

If the unit being programmed turns off, the cor-

rect code has been entered. Press the Input

Selector

again, and note that the red light

under the Input Selector will flash three

times before going dark to confirm the entry.

b. If the product to be programmed does NOT

turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code

numbers until the equipment turns off. At this

point, the correct code has been entered.

Press the Input Selector

again and note

that the red light under the Input Selector

will flash three times before going dark to

confirm the entry.

5. If the Power function of the unit to be pro-

grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps

(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step

3 must be repeated first):

a. Enter the first three-digit code number using

the Numeric buttons

and press the Input

Selector

again. Press the remote button

of any transport function remotable with the

unit, e.g. Pause or Play

ﬂ

.If the unit

being programmed starts that function, the

correct code has been entered.

b. If the unit does not start the function whose

button was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5a

above with the next three-digit code number

listed in the setup code table for that brand

and product type, until the unit reacts properly

on the transport function transmitted.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make

certain that the product operates properly. Keep

in mind that many manufacturers use a number

of different combinations of codes, so it is a

good idea to make certain that not only does the

Power control work, but that the volume, chan-

nel and transport controls work as they should.

If functions do not work properly, you may need

to use a different remote code.

7. If the unit does not react to any code

entered, if the code for your product does not

appear in the tables in the separate setup-code

guide, or if not all functions operate properly,

try programming the remote with the Auto

Search Method.

Auto-Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s

remote is not listed in the code tables in the

separate setup-code guide or if the code does

not seem to operate properly, you may wish to

program the correct code using the Auto Search

method that follows. Note that the Auto Search

method works only with units whose Power

functions can be remoted:

1. Turn on the product that you wish to include

in the AVR remote.

2. Press and hold the Input Selector

for

the type of product to be entered (e.g., DVD, TV)

more than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then

release it. It is important that you begin the next

step within 20 seconds.

3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro-

grammed, point the AVR remote towards the unit

to be programmed, and press and hold the

⁄

button

. Each press of the button sends the

Power signal for one setup code number, and

keeping the button down sends a series of codes

from the remote’s built-in data base, with each

flash of the red light under the Input Selector

indicating that a code has been sent. When

the device to be programmed turns

off,immediately release the

⁄

button

. Note

that it may take one minute or more until the

right code is found and the unit turns off.

4. When the

⁄

button was not released in time

after the unit turned off, the proper code will be

”overrun”. That’s why a function test should be

made: Turn the unit on again and, while the

Input Selector

still lights red, press the

⁄

button

once, then the

button

once too.

When the unit turns off, the right code was

found, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re-

find the correct code, while the Input Selector

still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the

button

repeatedly to step backwards through

the codes available and observe the reaction of

the unit at each press. As soon as the unit turns

off the correct code is found.

5. Press the Input Selector

again, and note

that the red light will flash three times before

going dark to confirm the entry.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make

certain that the product operates. Keep in mind

that many manufacturers use a number of differ-

ent combinations of codes, and it is a good idea

to make certain that not only the Power control

works, but the volume, channel and transport

controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not

work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for

a different code, or enter a code via the Direct

Code Entry method.

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the Auto

Search method, it is always a good idea to find

out the exact code so that it may be easily reen-

tered if necessary. You may also read the codes

to verify which device has been programmed to

a specific Control Selector button.

1. Press and hold the Input Selector

for

the device you wish to find the code for more

than 3 seconds, until it lights up, then release it.

Release the button and begin the next step

within 20 seconds.

2. Press the OK button

. The Input Selector

Button

will then blink green in a sequence

that corresponds to the three-digit code, with a

one-second pause between each digit. Count

the number of blinks between each pause to

determine the digit of the code. One blink is the

number 1, two blinks is the number 2, and so

forth. Note that a rapid "Flick" (which is shorter

than a blink), is used to indicate a “0.”

Programming the Remote

42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second

pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-

second pause, followed by four blinks indicates

that the code has been set to 164.

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/VCR ________ VID3/TV __________

VID2/CBL/SAT ______________________

TAPE ______________________________

VID4 ______________________________

Learning Codes from a Remote

(AVR 355 Remote only)

In addition to using codes from the remote’s

internal code library, the AVR 355’s remote is

able to “learn” codes from remotes that may not

be in the code library. In addition, you may use

this function to “learn over” the codes from a

preprogrammed device to add functions not

included in the preprogrammed codes. To learn

or transfer codes from an IR remote to the

AVR 355’s remote, follow these steps:

1. Place the front of the original remote with the

code being sent so that it is facing the IR

Transmitter Window

on the AVR 355

remote “head-to-head.” The remotes should be

between 2 and 4 cm apart.

2. Select the button on the remote that you wish

to use as the device selector for the codes about

to be entered. This must be any of the Input

Selectors

or the AVR Selector

. Note

that when new codes are learned with the AVR

Selector

, they may no longer control the

AVR 355.

3. Press the Input Selector

button

under which you wish to learn one or more but-

tons. Now press the Learn Button (T) for 3 sec-

onds. The Input Button that you pressed last

lights up. It is important that you begin the next

step within 25 seconds.

4. Press the button on the AVR 355 remote that

you wish to program. Note that the Input Button

blinks once.

Important Note: The following buttons are

learnable: DEVICE POWER ON/OFF, 0~9, LAST,

BACK/EXIT, MENU, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK,

DISC MENU, RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE,

CHANNEL UP/DOWN, VOLUME UP/DOWN,

MUTE, PREVIOUS, NEXT, FF, REW, PLAY, STOP,

RECORD (Total 37 keys). These buttons can be

programmed differently in each DEVICE mode. If

you try to select a non-learnable button, the

Input Button blinks rapidly.

5. Place the two remotes facing each other at 2-

4cm distance. Now press and hold the button on

the original remote that you wish to “teach”

into the AVR 355 remote. When the Input Button

on the AVR 355 blinks 3 times, the code has

been learned.

6. Repeat steps 4 though 5 for each button on

the source remote that you wish to transfer to

the AVR 355 remote.

7. Once all codes have been transferred from the

original source remote to the AVR 355 remote,

press the Learn button

. The Input Button

blinks 3 times and the light extinguishes to indi-

cate that Learn mode is turned off.

8. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for any additional

remotes you wish to “teach” into the AVR 355

Remote.

Erasing Learned Codes

The AVR 355’s remote allows you to remove or

erase the code learned into a single button for a

single device, to remove or erase all the codes

that have been learned for a single device, or to

erase all commands that have been learned to all

devices.

To erase a single learned code from

within a single device’s settings, follow

these steps:

1. Press and release the Input Selector

within which the individual button to be erased

has been programmed.

2. Press the Learn Button

for 3 seconds. The

Input Button pressed before lights up.

3. Press and release the Input Selector

again for the device within which the individual

button to be erased has been programmed.

4. Press the 7button

three times.

5. Press and release the individual button for

which the code is to be erased.The Input Button

selected blinks 3 times.

6. To erase other buttons within the same device,

press them as noted in Step 5.

7. Press the Learn Button

for 3 seconds. The

Input Button pressed before lights up.

To erase all codes within a single device,

follow these steps:

1. Press and release the Input Selector

for which you wish to erase the codes.

2.When the red LED under the Input Selector

turns red and the Program/SPL Indicator

flashes amber, release the buttons.

3. Press and release the same Input Selector

again for the device whose codes you wish

to erase.

4. Press the 8button

three times.

5. Input Button selected blinks 3 times and extin-

guishes.

To erase all codes that have been pro-

grammed to all devices in the remote,

follow these steps:

1. Press the Learn button

for 3 seconds.

2. Press and release any Input Selector button

3. Press the 9button

three times.

4.The Input Button selected blinks 3 times and

extinguishes. All buttons in all modes are now

reset to the original code set.

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43

Programming the Remote

Activity Programming (Macros)

Activities enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of commands with the press

of a single button on the AVR’s remote control.

Once programmed, an Activity will send out up to

19 different remote codes in a pre-determined

sequential order enabling you to automate the

process of turning on your system, changing

devices, or other common tasks. The AVR’s

remote can store up to eleven separate activity

command sequences, one that is associated with

the AVR Power On button

, and ten more

that are accessed by pressing the 0-9 Buttons

1. To start programming an activity, press the

Activity button

and one of the 0-9 buttons

to be programmed or the AVR Power On

button

at the same time. Note that the latest

selected Device LED will light red.

2. Enter the steps for the activity sequence by

pressing the button for the actual command

step. Although the activity may contain up to 19

steps, each button press, including those used to

change devices, counts as a step. The Device

LED will blink once to confirm each button press

as you enter commands.

• Remember to press the appropriate Input

Selector button

before functions are

changed to another device. This is also needed

for the AVR Selector button

itself, as long

as it’s not lit red and AVR functions shall be

programmed.

3. When all the steps have been entered, press

the Activity button

again to enter the

commands. The red light under the Input

Selector

will blink three times and then

turn off.

Note: It can take up to 10 seconds to send out

19 commands from an Activity Button. Please

continue to point the remote control at the

device(s) until all the commands on the Activity

Button have been sent out. This will ensure that

all the commands are received by the device(s).

Example: Activity Button Programming.

To program Activity Button “2” to send the fol-

lowing commands: turn on the Audio receiver,

turn on the TV, turn on a DVD, and turn on a

Satellite receiver.

Press the Activity Button “2” and the ACTIVITY

button, simultaneously.

Press the AVR device button(to change to the

AVR mode)

Press the AVR POWER ON button(to turn on the

Audio receiver)

Press the TV device button(to change to the TV

mode)

Press the DEVICE POWER ON button(to turn on

the TV)

Press the DVD device button(to change to the

DVD mode)

Press the DEVICE POWER ON button(to turn on

the DVD)

Press the SAT device button(to change to the

SAT mode)

Press the DEVICE POWER ON button(to turn on

the SAT receiver)

10. Press the ACTIVITY button.

After following these steps, each time you press

the Activity Button

, followed by pressing

the "2" Button where the Activity is pro-

grammed,, the remote will send all Power On

commands.

The "2" Button only sends the programmed

Activity when the Activity Button

pressed first. Otherwise, Button "2" sends the

normal, numerical 2.

Erasing Activity Buttons

Press the Activity button

and the Activity

Button (0~9, or AVR POWER ON) that you wish

to program, simultaneously. The Device LED will

light up.

Press the Activity button

again. The Device

LED blinks three times.

Note: Any previously stored commands on an

Activity Button will be erased when new com-

mands are stored on the same Activity Button.

Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed for

the codes of other devices, press the appropriate

Input Selector

to change the remote from

control over the AVR to the additional product.

When you press any of these buttons, it will briefly

flash in red to indicate that you have changed the

device being controlled.

When operating a device other than the AVR, the

controls may not correspond exactly to the func-

tion printed on the remote or button. Some com-

mands, such as the volume control, are the same

as they are with the AVR. Other buttons will

change their function so that they correspond to

a secondary label on the remote. For example,

the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons

also function as the Channel Up and Channel

Down buttons when operating most TV sets,

VCRs or Sat-Receivers.

For some products, however, the function of a

particular button does not follow the command

printed on the remote. In order to see which

function a button controls, consult the Function

List tables printed on page 46-50. To use those

tables, first check the type of device being

controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the

remote control illustration belonging to the

Function List. Note that each button has a num-

ber on it.

To find out what function a particular button has

for a specific device, find the button number on

the Function List and then look in the column for

the device you are controlling. Most of the but-

tons are fairly straightforward, as they perform

identical functions for all devices, but some have

other functions for some devices.

44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

Notes on Using the AVR

Remote With Other Devices.

• Manufacturers may use different code sets for

the same product category. For that reason, it is

important that you check to see if the code set

you have entered operates as many controls as

possible. If it appears that only a few functions

operate, check to see if another code set will

work with more buttons.

• Depending on the brand and product type

used the functions listed in the Function List

tables may not correspond with the function the

unit reacts on the command. In these cases it’s a

good idea to edit the reaction of the unit into

the corresponding line of the table or to set up a

separate list.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR remote,

the red light under the Input Selector

for the product being operated should flash

briefly. If the Device Control Selector flashes for

some but not all buttons for a particular

product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the

remote, but rather that no function is

programmed for the button being pushed.

Punch-Through Programming

The AVR 355/AVR 255 remote’s punch-through

feature allows you to select one component for

the remote to operate, while simultaneously set-

ting certain groups of controls to operate anoth-

er component. For example, while using the AVR

to control surround modes and other audio func-

tions, you may operate the transport controls of

your DVD player. Or while using the remote to

control video functions on your TV, you may use

your cable box to change channels.

To program punch-through control while operat-

ing any device:

1. Press and hold the Source Selector (or AVR

selector) for the main device the remote will

be operating. The Source Selector will light, go

dark and then light up again, indicating the

remote is in Program mode and that you may

release the button.

2. Select the type of punch-through program-

ming.

a) To program channel control punch-through,

press the Channel Up Button.

b) To program transport control punch-

through, press the Play Button.

3. Press the Source Selector for the device whose

channel or transport controls you would like

to be active while operating the device you

selected in the first step. The Source Selector

will flash to confirm the programming.

For example, if you wish to watch your TV while

changing channels using your cable box, first

press the TV Button until it lights. Then press the

Channel Up Button, followed by the CBL/SAT

Button.

To undo punch-through programming, follow

the same steps as above, but press the same

Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: The remote always allows volume-control

punchthrough, since the Volume and Mute con-

trols are dedicated to the AVR.

Resetting the Remote Memory

As you add components to your home-theater

system, occasionally you may wish to totally

reprogram the remote control without the

confusion of any commands, activities or ”Punch-

Through“ programming that you may have done.

To do this, it is possible to reset the remote to the

original factory defaults and command codes by

following these steps. Note, however, that once

the remote is reset, all commands or codes that

you have entered will be erased and will need to

be re-entered:

1. Press the TV Device Button

and the "0"

number Button

simultaneously. The TV button

lights up.

2. Press the ”3“ button

three times.

3.After a number of seconds, depending on the

number of commands that are programmed and

need erasing, all the Device Buttons

as well as

the AVR Button

blink 3 times to indicate that

the remote has been reset to the factory settings.

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PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45

No. BUTTON Name AVR AVR Zone 2 The Bridge FM AM DVD

01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On

02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off

03 Device Power On Power On

04 Device Power Off Power Off

05 CBL/SAT INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

06 DVD INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

07 The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge

08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio

09 TV INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

10 Game INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

11 Media Server INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

12 AUX INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

13 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects

14 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes

15 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes

16 1111111 1

17 2222222 1

18 3333333 1

19 4444444 1

20 5555555 2

21 6666666 2

22 7777777 2

23 8888888 2

24 9999999 2

25 Last Last Last Last Last Last

26 0000000 2

27 Activity

28 Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Clear

29 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Disc Menu

30 Light

31 Disc Menu Disc Menu

32 Left < Left < Left < Left < Left < Left < Left

33 Right > Right > Right > Right > Right > Right > Right

34 OK OK OK OK OK OK Enter

35 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

36 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

37 Red Angle

38 Green Subtitle

39 Yellow Audio

40 Blue Zoom

41 Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up

42 Channel/Page DownChannel/Page Down Channel/Page Down Channel/Page Down Channel/Page Down Channel/Page Down

43 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute

44 Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume +

45 Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume -

46 Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Prev Step

47 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause

48 Next Next Next Next Next Next Next Step

49 Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) REW

50 Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play

51 FF(H) FF(H) FF(H) FF(H) FF(G) FF(H) FF

52 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

53 Record

54 AVR Settings AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR

55 Info Settings Info Info Info Info Info Info

56 Source Settings Setup

57 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

58 Learn

AVR The Bridge Radio DVD

Function List AVR 355

16 17 18

22 23 24

46 47 48

49 50 51

54 55 56 57

37 38 39 40

3334

26 27

19 20 21

14 15

678

10 11 12

46 FUNCTION LIST

No. DVDR DMC250 DMC1000 TV CBL/SAT UR Function CD HDTV PVD VCR

01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On

02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off

03 On On On Power On Power On Play Power On Power On Power On Power On

04 Off Off Off Power Off Power Off Stop Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off

05 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

06 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

07 The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge The Bridge

08 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio

09 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

10 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

11 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

12 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

13 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects

14 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes

15 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes

16 1111111111

17 2222222222

18 3333333333

19 4444444444

20 5555555555

21 6666666666

22 7777777777

23 8888888888

24 9999999999

25 Back Enter Prev.Ch Instant Replay

26 0000000000

28 Exit Return Back Exit Clear Exit/Cancel Exit Clear

29 EZRecord Source Menu Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu

31 Disc Menu Disc Menu Disc Menu DVD Menu Osd Av

32 Left Left < Left < Left < Left < Left Left Left Left

33 Right Right > Right > Right > Right > Right Right Right Right

34 OK Enter Enter OK OK Select Enter Set up OK

35 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

36 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

37 Angle Angle Angle Red 2Open/Close Caption Mark

38 Subtitle Subtitle Subtitle Green ÍRandom Play Fav.Ch Repeat

39 Audio Audio Audio Yellow KRepeat Mts Jump Up

40 Zoom Zoom Zoom Blue X Intro Scan Aspect Jump Down

41 Channel Up Channel Up Scan Up (+10) Channel Up Channel Up CH+

42 Channel Down Channel Down Scan Down Disk Skip Channel Down Channel Down CH-

43 AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute

44 AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume +

45 AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume -

46 PR-/Previous Previous Previous Text Cancel Slow Down Skip Down Back Last Clip Scan Down

47 Pause Pause Pause Text Off Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause

48 PR+/Next Next/Step Next/Step Text Timed Slow Up Skip Up Replay Next Clip Scan Up

49 Reverse Rew(G) Rew(G) Text Reveal Prev R. Search Rewind Rewind Rew

50 Play Play(N) Play(N) Text On Play Play Play Play Play

51 Forward FF(H) FF(H) Text Index Next F. Search Fast Forward Fast Forward FF

52 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

53 Record Record Record Subtitle Time Record Record Rec

54 AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR

55 Info Info Info Info Info Info Info Info Info Info

56 Setup Setup Setup TV/VCR Program TV/VCR TV/DVR TV/VCR

57 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

DVD Server TV CBL/SAT Game AUX

Function List AVR 355

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FUNCTION LIST 47

Function List AVR 255

15 16 17

21 22 23

44 45 46

47 48 49

52 53 54 55

35 36 37 38

3130

25 26

18 19 20

13 14

678

10 11

48 FUNCTION LIST

No. BUTTON Name AVR AVR Zone 2 FM AM DVD DVDR

01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On

02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off

03 Device Power On Power On On

04 Device Power Off Power Off Off

05 CBL/SAT INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

06 DVD INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

07 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio

08 TV INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

09 Game INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

10 Media Server INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

11 AUX INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

12 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects

13 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes

14 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes

15 1111111 1

16 2222222 1

17 3333333 1

18 4444444 1

19 5555555 1

20 6666666 2

21 7777777 2

22 8888888 2

23 9999999 2

24 Last Last Last Last Last

25 0000000 2

26 Activity

27 Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Back/Exit Clear Exit

28 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Disc Menu EZRecord

29 Disc Menu Disc Menu Disc Menu

30 Left < Left < Left < Left < Left < Left Left

31 Right > Right > Right > Right > Right > Right Right

32 OK OK OK OK OK Enter OK

33 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

34 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

35 Red Angle Angle

36 Green Subtitle Subtitle

37 Yellow Audio Audio

38 Blue Zoom Zoom

39 Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up Channel/Page Up

40 Channel/Page DownChannel/Page Down Channel/Page Down Channel/Page Down Channel/Page Down

41 Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute

42 Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume +

43 Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume -

44 Previous Previous Previous Previous Previous Prev Step PR-/Previous

45 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause

46 Next Next Next Next Next Next Step PR+/Next

47 Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) Rew(G) REW Reverse

48 Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play(N) Play Play

49 FF(H) FF(H) FF(H) FF(H) FF(H) FF Forward

50 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

51 Record Record

52 AVR Settings AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR

53 Info Settings Info Info Info Info Info Info

54 Source Settings Setup Setup

55 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

AVR Radio DVD

Function List AVR 255

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FUNCTION LIST 49

No. DMC250 DMC1000 TV CBL/SAT UR Function CD HDTV PVD VCR

01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On

02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off

03 On On Power On Power On Play Power On Power On Power On Power On

04 Off Off Power Off Power Off Stop Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off

05 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

06 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

07 Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio Radio

08 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

09 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

10 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

11 INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL INPUT SEL

12 Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects Audio Effects

13 Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes Video Modes

14 Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes Surround Modes

15 111111111

16 222222222

17 333333333

18 444444444

19 555555555

20 666666666

21 777777777

22 888888888

23 999999999

24 Back Enter Prev.Ch Instant Replay

25 000000000

27 Return Back Exit Clear Exit/Cancel Exit Clear

28 Source Menu Menu Menu Start Menu Menu Menu

29 Disc Menu Disc Menu DVD Menu Osd Av

30 Left < Left < Left < Left < Left Left Left Left

31 Right > Right > Right > Right > Right Right Right Right

32 Enter Enter OK OK Select Enter Set up OK

33 Up Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

34 Down Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

35 Angle Angle Red 2Open/Close Caption Mark

36 Subtitle Subtitle Green ÍRandom Play Fav.Ch Repeat

37 Audio Audio Yellow KRepeat Mts Jump Up

38 Zoom Zoom Blue X Intro Scan Aspect Jump Down

39 Channel Up Channel Up Scan Up (+10) Channel Up Channel Up CH+

40 Channel Down Channel Down Scan Down Disk Skip Channel Down Channel Down CH-

41 AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute AVR Mute

42 AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume + AVR Volume +

43 AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume - AVR Volume -

44 Previous Previous Text Cancel Slow Down Skip Down Back Last Clip Scan Down

45 Pause Pause Text Off Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause

46 Next/Step Next/Step Text Timed Slow Up Skip Up Replay Next Clip Scan Up

47 Rew(G) Rew(G) Text Reveal Prev R. Search Rewind Rewind Rew

48 Play(N) Play(N) Text On Play Play Play Play Play

49 FF(H) FF(H) Text Index Next F. Search Fast Forward Fast Forward FF

50 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop

51 Record Record Subtitle Time Record Record Rec

52 AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR AVR

53 Info Info Info Info Info Info Info Info Info

54 Setup Setup TV/VCR Program TV/VCR TV/DVR TV/VCR

55 Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep

Server TV CBL/SAT Game AUX

Troubleshooting Guide

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the

displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve

the erratic operation of the system’s memory or

microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from

the AC wall outlet and wait at least three

minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC

power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the

system still malfunctions, a system reset may

clear the problem.

To clear the AVR’s entire system memory

including tuner presets, output level settings,

delay times and speaker configuration data, first

put the unit in Standby by pressing the System

Power Control button

. Next press and hold

the OK button

for five seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically and show the

word RESET in the Display for a few seconds.

Then it reverts to normal ON status. Note that

once you have cleared the memory in this manner,

it is necessary to re-establish all system

configuration settings and tuner presets.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any

configuration settings you have made for

speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital

input assignments as well as the tuner presets.

After a reset the unit will be returned to the

factory presets, and all settings for these items

must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there

may have been an electronic discharge or severe

AC line interference that has corrupted the

memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged

Power Switch

is pushed into a live outlet

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker

or picture connections are secure

•Mute is on • Press Mute button



•Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver

Protect Warning in Display due to possible short and speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

due to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo

center speakers • Input is mono • There is no surround information from mono sources

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material • Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information

from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries

remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR Selector

•Remote sensor

is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or

connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights,

motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVD

Display

and Digital Audio stops • Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

No picture or on-screen • AVR Resolution to Display • Select correct Resolution as described

information on the TV screen. is not correct, too high or too low. on page 21 "Resolution To Display"

50 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

AVR 255: 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz

AVR 355: 70 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz

@< 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

7 Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel, with all channels driven

Front L&R channels:

AVR 255: 50 Watts per channel

AVR 355: 65 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:

AVR 255: 50 Watts

AVR 355: 65 Watts

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels:

AVR 255: 50 Watts per channel

AVR 355: 65 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms

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

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding 40dB

(Pro Logic, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz–130kHz

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Rise Time 16 µsec

Slew Rate 40V/µsec**

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108MHz

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/68dB (DIN)

Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.2/0.3%

Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity ±400kHz: 70dB

Image Rejection 80dB

IF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 522–1620kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB

Usable Sensitivity Loop: 500µV

Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%

Selectivity ±10kHz: 30dB

Video Section

Video Format PAL/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) 10Hz–100MHz (-3dB)

General

Power Requirement AC 220–240V/50Hz

Power Consumption AVR 255: Standby < 1W,

540W maximum

AVR 355: Standby < 3W,

890W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions (Max)

Width 440mm

Height 165mm

Depth 382mm

Weight net AVR 255: 14,0 kg

AVR 355: 14,4 kg

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, The Bridge and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of

Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby True HD", "Dolby Digital Plus", “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS-HD Master Audio", "DTS-HD", "DTS","DTS ES","Neo:6"and"96/24" are

trademarks of DTS,Inc.

SA-CD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.

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

Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.

A-BUS and A-BUS/

READY

®Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd

Australia.

Faroudja and DCDi by Faroudja are trademarks of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

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

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered

trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision

Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be

authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing

uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or

disassembly is prohibited.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 51

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections

Device Type AVR Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections

Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV CBL/SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDMI 2

or other device that delivers

television programs

DVD Audio/Video, SACD, DVD HDMI 1 Analog 2 HDMI 1

Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD player

Media Server, including Media Server Optical 2 Analog 5 S-Video 1

Harman Kardon DMC 1000

TV TV Optical 1 Analog 3 Component 1*

Video game console Game HDMI 3 Analog 4 HDMI 3

Any audio or video device, AUX Coax Front Analog Front Composite Front (not used for

e.g. CD player, camcorder, audio-only devices)

cassette deck

Recorder Any Coaxial 1 or 2 input and Analog 4 inputs and outputs Composite OR S-Video 2 input

Coaxial Output and output

Portable audio player AUX Any Stereo Jack (use mini-plug Not required.

cable, not included)

*Make this connection only when using the TV source for a non-display device. Do not connect your television’s or video display’s video output to the AVR at any time.

52 APPENDIX

APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Table A2 – Source Setting Defaults

Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX

Surround Modes (Auto Select) Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie Logic 7 Movie

Video Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 S-Video 1 N/A Component 1 HDMI 3 Composite Front

Audio Input HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Optical 2 N/A Optical 1 HDMI 3 Coaxial Front

Resolution to Display 576i 576i 576i 576i 576i 576i 576i

Audio Auto Polling Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 N/A Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front

Zone 2 Audio Analog 1 Analog 2 Analog 5 N/A Analog 3 Analog 4 Analog Front

Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

Audio Input All Digital and 2-Channel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Your Settings

Left/Right Speakers ON ON

Center Speaker ON ON

Left/Right Surround Speakers ON ON

Left/Right Surround Back Speakers ON ON

Subwoofer ON ON

Left/Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large*

Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large*

Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large*

Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large*

Subwoofer Mode LFE N/A*

Subwoofer Size 8 inch N/A*

Front Left Level 0dB 0dB

Center Level 0dB 0dB

Front Right Level 0dB 0dB

Surround Right Level 0dB 0dB

Surround Back Right Level 0dB 0dB

Surround Back Left Level 0dB 0dB

Surround Left Level 0dB 0dB

Sub Level 0dB 0dB

*Note: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are “direct” inputs whose signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speakers are always full-range

and cannot be adjusted. The settings are global for the remaining audio inputs.

APPENDIX 53

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APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Table A4 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Your Delay Settings

Front Left 3 meters

Center 3 meters

Front Right 3 meters

Surround Right 3 meters

Surround Left 3 meters

Surround Back Right 3 meters

Surround Back Left 3 meters

Subwoofer 3 meters

A/V Sync Delay 0mS

54 APPENDIX

APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings

Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX

Tone Control Off

Treble 0dB

Bass 0dB

LFE Trim Off

Night Mode Off

Table A7 – Video Modes Settings

Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX

Video Mode Processor Off

Brightness*50

Contrast*50

Color*50

Sharpness*50

Picture Adjust Auto Fit

Noise Reduction** 0ff

MPEG Noise Reduction** 0ff

Cross Color Suppressor** Off

Film Mode Detect** Off

*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.

Table A5 – Source Settings

Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX

Surround Modes

Video Input

Audio Input

Resolution to Display

Adjust Lip Sync

Change Name

Audio Auto Polling

Zone 2 Audio

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Table A8 – Surround Modes

Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX

Auto Select Logic 7 Movie or

native digital format

Virtual Surround Dolby Virtual

Speaker Reference

Stereo 7 CH Stereo

Movie Logic 7 Movie

Music Logic 7 Music

Game Logic 7 Game

Center Width*0

Dimension*0

Panorama*Off

*Note: These settings are only available when Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music mode has been selected. Access these settings by selecting the Edit option.

Table A9 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Code

Cable/Sat

DVD

Media Server

Game

AUX

Table A10 – System Settings

Feature Default Your Setting

Front Panel Dimmer On 100%

Volume Units dB

Volume Default Off

Volume Default Level -25dB

Unit of Measure Feet

Language English

HDMI Audio to TV Off

OSD Transparency Normal

Volume/Status Messages 3 seconds

Menus 5 seconds

Setup and Slide-In Menus 15 minutes

Screen Saver 5 minutes

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Table A11 – Zone 2 Settings

Source Input Device Type (if changed) Your Settings

Status Off

Source Cable/Sat

Volume -25dB

Surround Back Amps Main Room

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