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OPERATION
2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.
Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not
be recorded using the digital audio connections, although
if the source is connected to the AVR using analog audio
connections, an analog recording may be made.
3. HDMI and component video sources are not available for
recording.
4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright
restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplica-
tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.
Stereo Jack Input
Enjoy the full power and resolution of your Harman Kardon system,
including a variety of analog surround modes, while listening to content
stored on your portable device.
The Stereo Jack is provided on the AVR’s rear panel for convenient
connection of portable players, such as CD players and the iPod (iPod
and cable not included). Purchase a stereo cable with a 1/8" plug on
at least one end for connection to the Stereo Jack. Plug the other
end of the cable into the portable device’s headphone output, and
operate the device using its own controls. You may also use a cable
with separate left and right audio plugs at one end for connection to
any component equipped with analog audio outputs.
You may assign the Stereo Jack and any analog video input to the
AUX source, which uses the front-panel inputs by default.
Selecting a Surround Mode
Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your
individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment with the many
available surround modes on the AVR 254, and you may find a few that
become your favorites for certain sources or program types. Although
more detailed information on surround modes may be found in the
Advanced Functions section, it is easy to select any of the modes
available at a given time:
To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes Button
(front panel or remote) repeatedly until the desired option appears:
SURR: AUTO SELECT, SURR: VIRTUAL, SURR: STEREO, SURR: MOVIE,
SURR: MUSIC or SURR: GAME. The option will be displayed in the
Lower Line of the Message Display, and the Surround Modes menu
will appear on screen (see Figure 57).
Figure 57 – Surround Modes menu
Auto Select: With this surround mode option selected, the AVR’s sophis-
ticated circuitry will analyze the incoming audio signal, identify its type
and select an appropriate surround mode. For digital programs, such as
movies recorded with a Dolby Digital soundtrack, the AVR will automati-
cally use the native surround format. For two-channel analog and PCM
programs, the AVR is programmed to default to Logic 7 Movie mode.
Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the
system, Dolby Virtual Surround may be used to create an enhanced
soundfield that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide
and Reference modes, depending on your preferences.
Stereo: When two-channel playback is desired, select the number of
speakers used for playback:
• 2 CH STEREO for playback through only two speakers. As described
on page 42, you may select Analog Bypass mode for a pure analog
signal when analog audio inputs are in use. Simply set the Tone
Control setting in the Audio Effects submenu to Off, and the AVR
does the rest.
• 5 CH STEREO for playing the left-channel signal through the front
and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the right
speakers and a summed mono signal through the center speaker
• 7 CH STEREO follows the same scheme as 5 CH STEREO, but adds
the surround back speakers to the mix. This mode is only available
when the surround back speakers are present and have not been
reassigned to multizone operation. See the Initial Setup section for
more information.
Movie: Select an analog surround mode for movie playback: Logic 7
Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main
speakers are present). The desired mode may also be selected when
a compatible digital surround mode is received.
Music: Select an analog surround mode for music playback: Logic 7
Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main
speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx Music mode allows
access to a submenu with some additional settings. See the Advanced
Functions section for more information.
Video Game: Select an analog surround mode for game playback:
Logic 7 Game, or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx when seven main speakers
are present).
After you have made your selection, press the Back/Exit Button until
the screen is cleared.
See the Advanced Functions section for more information on
surround modes.
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