Harman-Kardon owner manual AVR 254 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1999-2004 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.

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DTS-HD Master Audio are trademarks, of DTS, Inc. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,003,467 and other U.S. and worldwide patents issued and pending. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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