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 |
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| Made in: | China |
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Product 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
- # 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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 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.
FAQs & How-Tos
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Please check the picture settings on your cable box, particularly the aspect ratio settings, which will vary depending on the brand and model of your cable box and on your local cable provider. You may wish to consult with your cable provider for more information on how to adjust the cable box's settings. Some settings, such as a setting to force an analog channel's native 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 widescreen to fit your display, may interfere with the cable system's copy-protection feature and cause distortion.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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The remote is only capable of operating one device at a time (unless you have programmed advanced functions such as Volume, Channel or Transport control Punch-Through). When you press the Source Selector to operate your other product, such as the DVD player, the remote cannot control any other product, including the AVR, until you press the AVR Button again. To avoid your problem in the future, always press the AVR Button or appropriate Source Selector before you enter any command.Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback!
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