Harman-Kardon Harman Kardon AVR 520: Comprehensive Overview of Specs and Features

Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

85 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Five-Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:

75 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High-Level)	200mV/47k ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)	95dB
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Analog Decoding	40dB
(Pro Logic II, etc.)
Dolby Digital (AC-3)	55dB
DTS	55dB
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)	10Hz – 100kHz
High Instantaneous
Current Capability (HCC)	±45 Amps
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM)	Unmeasurable
Rise Time	16 µsec
Slew Rate	40V/µsec
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range	87.5 –108MHz
Usable Sensitivity	IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	Mono/Stereo 70/68dB
Distortion	Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%
Stereo Separation	40dB @ 1kHz
Selectivity	±400kHz, 70dB
Image Rejection	80dB
IF Rejection	90dB
Tuner Output Level	1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV

AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range	520 –1710 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	45 dB
Usable Sensitivity	Loop 500 µV
Distortion	1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
Selectivity	±10kHz, 30dB
Video Section
Television Format	NTSC
Input Level/Impedance	1Vp-p /75 ohms
Output Level/Impedance	1Vp-p /75 ohms
Video Frequency Response
(Composite and S)	10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)
Video Frequency Response
(Component)	10Hz–35MHz (–3dB)
General
Power Requirement	AC 120V/60Hz
Power Consumption	78W idle, 694W maximum
	(2 channels driven)
Dimensions (Max)
	Width	17.3 inches (440mm)
	Height	6.5 inches (165mm)
	Depth	17.1 inches (435mm)
Weight	35 lb (15.9 kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc.

TM is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (Patent No. 5,386,478).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Pro Logic II” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.

Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is

covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;

5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

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