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AVR 254

Audio/Video Receiver With Dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD Master Audio, HDMI 1.3A & 1080p Upscaling (65 watts x 2 | 50 watts x 7)

Sold from 2008 until 2009

Successor Product:	AVR 2600
Made in:	China

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Product Specifications

General Specifications

dimension: 165mm x 440mm x 382mm

Power Requirements: AC 120V/60Hz

Power Consumption: 65W idle, 540W maximum (7 channels driven)

Digital Inputs (coaxial/optical): 2/2 on rear; 1/1 on front

HDMI: Three inputs/1 output, with audio and video processing.

Analog Inputs: 1 A/V on front panel

Analog Inputs: 2 audio-only

Analog Inputs: 4 A/V on rear panel

Analog Inputs: 6-/8-channel input

Analog Inputs: Stereo jack

Analog Inputs: tuner

On-Screen Display: Yes, with component video and HDMI

Multizone Capability: Yes, by reassigning surround back channels only

Auto Setup: EzSet/EQ room equalization

Remote Control: Seven-device, programmable remote

Shipping Weight (System, Accessories, Packing): 32.8 lb (14.9kg)

MSRP U.S.: $649.95 each

Audio Specifications

# of Amplifier Channels: 7

Continuous Average Power (FTC) per Channel (stereo mode): 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz – 20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Front L & R Channels: 50 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz into 8 ohms

Center Channel: 50 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround Channels (L & R Side, L & R Back): 50 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Level/Impedance: 200mV/47k ohms - Linear (High-Level)

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

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation:

Dolby Pro Logic I and II: 40dB

Dolby Digital: 55dB

DTS: 55dB

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 130kHz (+0/-3dB @ 1 watt)

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM): Unmeasurable

Slew Rate: 40V/µsec

Dimensions

Width: 17-5/16 inch (440mm)

Height: 6-1/2 inch (165mm)

Depth: 15 inch (382mm)

Weight: 27.1 lb (12.3kg)

Dimensions:

Carton Dimensions (W x H x D): 21-7/8 inch x 10-1/2 inch x 18-5/16 inch (555mm x 266mm x 465mm)

Video Specifications

Television Format: NTSC

Input Level/Impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance: 1V/75 ohms

Video Frequency Response:

Composite and S-Video: 10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)

Component Video: 10Hz – 100MHz (–3dB)

HDMI: Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color

Tuner Specifications

Frequency Range: AM... 520kHz – 1720kHz

Frequency Range: FM... 87.5MHz – 108.0MHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: AM... 45dB

Usable Sensitivity: FM... IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: FM... Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Usable Sensitivity: AM... Loop 500µV

Distortion: AM... 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

Distortion: FM... Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

Selectivity: AM... ± 10kHz, 30dB

Stereo Separation: FM... 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity: FM... ± 400kHz, 70dB

Image Rejection: FM... 80dB

IF Rejection: FM... 90dB

Amplifier Specifications

Amplifier Power (RMS): 50 x 7 @ 8 ohms (20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD) (all channels driven at full power)

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ± 35 Amps

The Harman Kardon AVR 254 is the most affordable Harman Kardon receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; decoding on the audio side, and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing to 1080p on the video side. But there's plenty more to recommend the AVR 254, including three HDMI; inputs, connections for external amplifiers, EzSet/EQ; technology to fine-tune your system to the acoustics of your room, and an RS-232 port for future firmware upgrades. Perhaps the highest recommendation of all? As do all Harman Kardon A/V receivers, the AVR 254 features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for maximum fidelity. Bridge II is compatible with this model.