AVR 254

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

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.

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