Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideManufacturer: Harman Kardon Part number: AVR 254
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"HK AVR's have finally arrived"
by maustgen on July 20, 2008
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"Great receiver after firmware updates."
by bclark0617 on March 22, 2009
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by phishbum on January 29, 2009
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"A pain in the neck with superb sound"
by mpjcapust on June 23, 2009
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"This is the Receiver that you will love......"
by eqj on August 5, 2009
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
- Part Number: AVR 254
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.3 in
- Depth 15 in
- Height 6.5 in
- Weight 27.1 lbs
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES decoder, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Surround Sound Effects Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker
- Equalizer Yes
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Game, Movie, Music, Cinema, Logic 7, 5/7 Channel Stereo
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Output Channel Qty 7
- Output Power / Total 350 Watt
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.07 %
- Amplifier Output Details 50 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.07 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround )
- Built-in Clock Digital clock
- Timer Sleep
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features EzSet/EQ, iPod ready, On-screen display, XM satellite radio ready
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Signal Processing Features
- HDMI Repeater Yes
- HDMI Version 1.3a
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
- Video Conversion/Scaling Analog to HDMI up conversion, S-Video to component video conversion, Composite video to component video conversion
- Upscaling via HDMI Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Coaxial Digital Output Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Digital Tuner Band XM
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 520 - 1720 kHz, FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 68 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.2%, stereo: 0.3%
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Learning, Programmable, Macro function, Multi-brand compatibility
Remote Control (2nd)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x AM antenna - Rear, 1 x FM antenna - Rear, 3 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 8 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x XM antenna - Rear, 2 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Digital audio input (optical) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 3 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 8 x 7.1 channel audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 7 x Speakers output ( Banana x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Front, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 540 Watt
- Power Outlets 1 AC outlet
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 21.9 in
- Depth (Shipping) 18.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 10.5 in
- Weight (Shipping) 32.8 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Harman Kardon
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.harman.com
- Address: 1101 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC.
- Phone: 202-393-1101
- Fax: 202-393-3064
