Harman-Kardon owner manual AVR 254 Technical Specifications, Dts

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AVR 254 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

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

Seven-Channel Surround Modes

Power per Individual Channel

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 (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 50 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)

100dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic I/II

40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

55dB

DTS

55dB

Frequency Response

 

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

10Hz – 130kHz

High Instantaneous

 

Current Capability (HCC)

±35 Amps

Transient Intermodulation

 

Distortion (TIM)

Unmeasurable

Slew Rate

40V/µsec

FM Tuner Section

 

Frequency Range

87.5 –108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity

IHF 1.3µV/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

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AM Tuner Section

 

 

Frequency Range

520–1720kHz

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

45dB

 

Usable Sensitivity

Loop 500µV

 

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-Video)

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

 

Video Frequency Response

 

 

(Component Video)

10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

 

HDMI

Version 1.3a with 10-bit Deep Color

General

 

 

Power Requirement

AC 120V/60Hz

 

Power Consumption

65W idle, 540W maximum

 

 

(7 channels driven)

 

Dimensions

(Product)

(Shipping)

Width

17-5/16 inches (440mm)

21-7/8 inches (555mm)

Height

6-1/2 inches (165mm)

10-1/2 inches (266mm)

Depth

15 inches (382mm)

18-5/16 inches (465mm)

 

(Product)

(Shipping)

Weight

27.1 lb (12.3kg)

32.8 lb (14.9kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Contents AVR Important Safety Instructions Safety InformationImportant Safety Information Staple Invoice Here Table of Contents Audio Section IntroductionThank you for choosing a Harman Kardon product Harman Kardon AVR 254 7.1-Channel Audio/Video ReceiverDigital Audio Inputs Supplied AccessoriesAudio Inputs Audio/Video InputsFRONT-PANEL Controls Volume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volumeAVR Info Message Display Speaker/Channel Remote FRONT-PANEL Connections Is not available in Alaska and Hawaii REAR-PANEL ConnectionsTo that source Hdmi Remote Control Functions Page Alphanumeric Keys Use these buttons to enter numbers for Multichannel Audio Introduction to Home TheaterSurround Modes Typical Home Theater SystemSpeaker Connections Connecting Source Devices to the AVRConnections Types of ConnectionsDigital Audio Audio ConnectionsDigital Video FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See FigureAntennas Video ConnectionsRS-232 Serial Port Placement of Surround Speakers in a 7.1-Channel System Speaker PlacementPlacement of Surround Speakers in a 5.1-Channel System Front Speaker PlacementSubwoofer Placement Step Three Connect the Antennas InstallationStep One Connect the Speakers Step Two Connect the SubwooferHdmi Connections Audio Connections for non-HDMI sourcesVideo Connections for non-HDMI sources Connect an Audio/Video Recorder PVD, DVR or TiVo Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only DeviceConnect a Portable Audio Player Step Five Connect the Video DisplayStep Six Plug in AC Power Step Seven Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Eight Program Sources Into the Remote Enter a code from , above Turn on your source deviceStep Eleven Turn On the AVR Select one or bothTwo steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR AVR Power On and Source Selectors Initial Setup Using the On-Screen Menu SystemConfigure the AVR 254 Using EzSet/EQ Technology Speaker Setup Menu Screen Selecting Cancel returns to the Speaker Setup menuAudio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesHDMI-equipped multichannel disc player Channel Direct InputsYou are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiver Adjust Lip SyncOperation If a video source is playing and there is no picture Using the TunerAVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press Source SelectionRecording On screen when a video display is in useTo store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations Press the OK Button to store the new presetStereo Jack Input Selecting a Surround ModeAudio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio SignalsDigital Audio Signals Advanced FunctionsVirtual Surround Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide Indicates that no surround information is presentNight Mode Dolby Surround SettingsManual Setup Step Three Manual Setup MenuStep Two Measure Speaker Distances Adjust Crossover Frequencies Menu Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Adjust Speaker Distance MenuMake sure all speakers have been connected correctly Audio Effects Menu Off For normal listeningMovie For movies and many television broadcasts Video AdjustmentsNature For programs shot outdoors, in a natural setting Sports For sporting eventsColor Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsBrightness Adjustment Contrast AdjustmentOK Button to display the Zone Control menu. See Figure Installing a Multizone SystemMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone SystemMenus and displays English, French, Spanish or German System SettingsGeneral AVR Settings Menu AppearancePunch-Through Programming Advanced Remote Control FunctionsResetting the Remote Processor ResetMemory Troubleshooting Guide Table A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A2 Source Setting Defaults AppendixTable A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsTable A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Table A12 Surround Modes Table A11 Zone 2 SettingsMusic adds a surround back channel Analog 2-channel Tuner Mode Group Enveloping sound field is desiredExperience Tuner Movie Back channel 0 or .1, EX Analog 2-channel TunerDTS-ES Matrix Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalRate used on DVD-Video discs PerformanceAnalog Bypass Appropriate when a subwoofer is usedChannel Stereo Channels Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Channel Stereo39 40 AVR DVD Table A13 Remote Control Function ListVCR Table A13Aiwa Table A14 Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A17 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A19 Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A18 Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVO Table A21 Remote Control Product Codes CBLTable A22 Remote Control Product Codes Table A23 Remote Control Product CodesPage Page DTS AVR 254 Technical Specifications