AVR354 Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components.
AVR354 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician. LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester...
Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, Designed to Entertain and The Bridge II logo are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears, turn off the AVR the incoming signal. and unplug it. Check all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus service center for inspection and repair before using it again.
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AVR354 Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote Volume Input Indicators IR Sensor Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ Power Resolution Video Source Navigation Digital Video 4 Analog Microphone Indicator List Audio Inputs Audio Inputs Modes Input (Optical 4 and Standby/On Main Power Audio Surround...
AVR354 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Input, while the Remote IR Output jack outputs a “stripped” signal that Connect the included AM has no carrier frequency. The full signal may be required by some and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.
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AVR354 S-Video Component Composite HDMI AC Power FM Antenna 1, 2 and 3 The Bridge II 1, 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 1, 2 and 3 Input Video HDMI Monitor Component Video S-Video 2 Monitor AM Antenna...
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After you have made all other connections, plug the The Bridge II Input: Connect the included Harman Kardon AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet. to this input for use with your iPod, iPod touch or iPhone (none of which are included).
AVR354 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 354 remote is capable of controlling 7 devices, including the AVR Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR. The AVR itself and an iPod or iPhone docked in the included The Bridge II.
AVR354 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Volume Control: Zone Selector: Press this button to raise or lower the volume. Use this switch to select whether AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a...
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AVR354 IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off Device Power On AVR Power On Device Power Off Source Selectors Video Modes Audio Effects Surround Modes Alphanumeric Keys Activity Last Back/Exit Menu Navigation Disc Menu Light Teletext Volume Channel Mute Transport Controls...
AVR354 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2): connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect 1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is the source devices to the receiver.
AVR354 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one of the analog video connections (composite, S- or component video) There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital and, if available on your source device, either a coaxial or optical digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital audio connection.
Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio Figure 10 – Composite Video Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called The Bridge II. If you own an iPod with a dock con- S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance nector or an iPhone, connect The Bridge II (included) to The Bridge II components using separate wires contained within a single cable.
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AVR354 CONNECTIONS The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13. Figure 13 – FM Antenna The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leads to the spring terminals on the receiver. As AM antenna leads have no polarity, it doesn’t matter which of the two terminals is used for either...
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AVR354 INSTALLATION You are now ready to connect the various components to the receiver. Before beginning, turn off all components, including the AVR 354, and unplug their power cords. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections.
AVR354 INSTALLATION The precise connections to be made depend on the capabilities of the If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs, including DVD- source device and your video display (TV). Select the best audio and Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD, but it is not capable of video connections for each source.
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AVR354 INSTALLATION • Connect the DVD player’s S-video or composite video output (use one connection only) to the Video 1, 2 or 3 Input on the AVR. You may also use the Video 4 Composite or S-video Input located on the AVR’s front panel (see Figure 31).
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HDMI connector, but they both have component video connectors, through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept. You may then connect connect the set-top box as follows (see Figure 25): it to any set of analog audio inputs.
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The Bridge II that is included with the AVR 354 in connections are required from the AVR to the video display. Analog the future, contact Harman Kardon and make sure to order video sources (composite, S-video and component) are converted to The Bridge II as a replacement.
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AVR354 INSTALLATION You may plug one device into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear of the AVR 354. See Figure 35. Make sure this device draws no more than 50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 354 is turned on.
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If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you of DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, the Harman Kardon run out of codes, you may search through all of the codes in the DMC 1000 digital media center and TVs.
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IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack. When you are using the AVR 354 in multizone mode, you may connect an optional IR receiver, Figure 40 –...
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AVR354 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typi- If you prefer not to purchase an external amplifier, you may reassign cally requires running various cables inside walls. Always comply the AVR 354’s Surround Back amplifier channels to power the with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring.
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AVR354 INSTALLATION b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the Source Selectors. See Figure 46. Figure 46 – AVR Power On and Source Selectors NOTES: • Any time you press one of the Source Selectors on the remote (i.e., Cable/Sat, DVD, Media Server, Radio, TV, Game...
If none is found, bring front panel, the display will return to full-brightness. The display will dim the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for again several seconds after your last command.
AVR354 OPERATION The DOLBY H:BYPASS message indicates that Dolby Headphone Additional tips for systems using HDMI: surround processing is in the default bypass mode, which delivers • Turn off all devices (including the TV, AVR and any source a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones.
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AVR354 OPERATION ‹ › To tune a preset station, press the Buttons or the Channel 2. Use the Buttons to scan through the channel numbers in ⁄ ¤ Control, or press the Menu Button to view the list of programmed pre- the default All Channel search mode.
AVR354 OPERATION to navigate it. Visual materials will be displayed on a video NOTES: display connected to the AVR. 1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form.
AVR354 OPERATION In addition, if a video display is connected to the AVR 354, it will display information about the status of the iPod and the track, including the play mode icon, any art, the song title, artist and album. 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.
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers •...
Follow the directions in the owner’s manual on page 34 to restore the picture if necessary. If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be located by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
DISASSEMBLY AVR354 1. Removing the Top Cabinet 3. Removing the Rear Panel Remove the Screws Remove the Screws 27 28 29 30 4. Removing the Main PCB Remove the Screws 2. Removing the Front Panel Remove the Screws...
AVR354 AMPLIFIER SECTION BIAS ADJUSTMENT Measurement condition .No input signal or volume position is minimum. Standard value .Ideal current = 48mA (± 5%) .Ideal DC Voltage = 25.92mV (± 5%) DC EVM CUP12026* (MAIN PCB) CN66 CN61 CN64 CN63...
AVR354 AVR354 Electrical Parts List Ref. Designator Part Number Description FRONT PCB ASSY CUP12025 Capacitors C714 CCBS1H151KBT CAP , CERAMIC 150UF 50V K C716 CCEA1AH331T CAP , ELECT 330UF 10V C719 CCBS1H102KBT CAP , CERAMIC 1000PF 50V K C720...
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AVR354 Ref. Designator Part Number Description FRONT PCB ASSY CUP12025 C897 CCEA1AH471T CAP , ELECT 470UF 10V C903 CCEA1HKS2R2T CAP , ELECT 2.2UF 50V SMALL SIZE C905 CCEA1HKS2R2T CAP , ELECT 2.2UF 50V SMALL SIZE Semiconductors D455 CVD1SS133MT DIODE...
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AVR354 Ref. Designator Part Number Description FRONT PCB ASSY CUP12025 R737 CRD20TJ100T RES , CARBON 10 OHM 1/5W J R747 CRD20TJ103T RES , CARBON 10K OHM 1/5W J R753 CRD20TF1001T RES , CARBON 1K /1/5W /F R754 CRD20TF1501T RES , CARBON 1.5K /1/5W /F...
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AVR354 Ref. Designator Part Number Description FRONT PCB ASSY CUP12025 R915 CRD20TJ473T RES , CARBON 47K OHM 1/5W J R918 CRD20TJ472T RES , CARBON 4.7K OHM 1/5W J R919 CRD20TJ472T RES , CARBON 4.7K OHM 1/5W J R920 CRD20TJ102T...
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AVR354 Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB , INPUT CUP12028 C222 CCUS1H221JA CAP , CHIP 220PF 50V J C223 CCUS1H221JA CAP , CHIP 220PF 50V J C224 CCUS1H221JA CAP , CHIP 220PF 50V J C225 CCUS1H221JA CAP , CHIP...
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AVR354 Ref. Designator Part Number Description PCB , INPUT CUP12028 C353 CCUS1H102KC CAP , CHIP 1000PF 50V K C354 CCUS1H102KC CAP , CHIP 1000PF 50V K C355 CCUS1H102KC CAP , CHIP 1000PF 50V K C356 CCUS1H102KC CAP , CHIP...