AVR 230 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

Six-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

AM Tuner Section

 

 

Frequency Range

230–1710 kHz

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

45dB

 

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-Video)

10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

 

Video Frequency Response

 

 

(Component Video)

10Hz–30MHz (–3dB)

 

General

 

 

Power Requirement

AC 120V/60Hz

 

Power Consumption

118W idle, 890W maximum

 

 

(7 channels driven)

 

Dimensions

(Product)

(Shipping)

Width

17.3 inches (440mm)

21.5 inches (545mm)

Height

6.6 inches (168mm)

9.9 inches (251mm)

Depth

15 inches (382mm)

17.9 inches (455mm)

 

(Product)

(Shipping)

Weight

27.3 lb (12.4kg)

31.9 lb (14.5kg)

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 and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

TM

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

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

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

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AVR 230 specifications

The Harman-Kardon AVR 230 is a versatile and well-regarded audio-video receiver that caters to both music enthusiasts and home theater aficionados. Launched as one of the models in Harman-Kardon's reputable lineup of receivers, the AVR 230 combines advanced technology with user-friendly features, making it a wise choice for both novice and experienced users.

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