OPERATION
Now that you have installed your system components and completed
a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to begin enjoying
your home theater system.
Turning On the AVR 354
Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer
visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up
in amber. This indicates that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to
be turned on. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the
ON position, even when the receiver is not being used. See Figure 45.
There are several ways in which the AVR 354 may be turned on:
a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 45.
b) Using the remote, press the AVR Power On Button or any of the
Source Selectors. See Figure 46.
To turn the receiver off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the front
panel, or press the AVR Power Off Button on the remote. Unless the
receiver will not be used for an extended period of time (for example,
when are on vacation), it is not necessary to turn off the Master Power
Switch. When the Master Power Switch is turned off, any settings you
have programmed, including system configuration and preset radio
stations, will be preserved for up to four weeks.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears
in the Message Display, turn off the AVR and unplug it. Check
all speaker wires for a possible short. If none is found, bring
the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for
inspection and repair before using it again.
Volume Control
The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front
panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease
volume), or by pressing the Volume Control on the remote. See Figure 56.
The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below
the 0dB reference point.
Unlike the volume controls on some other products, 0dB is the maximum
volume for the AVR 354. Although it’s physically possible to turn the
volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your
speakers. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be
too high, allowing for damage to equipment. We urge caution with
regard to volume levels.
You may change the volume level display from the default decibel scale
to a 0-to-100 scale by adjusting the Volume Units setting in the System
Settings menu, as described on page 55.
Figure 56 – Volume Controls
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