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Harman Kardon AVR 254

7.1 Channel A/V Receiver with Full Graphical Interface

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Product Features:
  • 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver with HDMI Switching
  • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display
  • Full color user interface and setup menu in high-definition video
  • RMS Power Rating:
    • 8 ohms: 50 watts x 7 chan.
    • 8 ohms: 65 watts x 2 chan.
  • High-current capability, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design
  • Dual independent power supplies for the front and surround channels
  • Quadruple crossover bass management
  • 24-bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic CS Processor
  • Dolby digital surround
  • Dolby ProLogic II (movies, music and games)
  • Dolby virtual speaker version 2
  • DTS Stereo, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo 6
  • DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Logic 7 (cinema, music, and enhance)
  • 5- or 7- Channel stereo
  • Surround off (DSP or analog bypass)
  • Color coded connections
  • Programmable 7-device remote control
  • Source input renaming
  • Multi-zone audio: speaker and line level (shared with surround back channels)
  • Remote infrared input/output
  • Dimensions: 15"D x 17-5/16"W x 6-1/2"H
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Inputs/Outputs:
  • 3 Analog video inputs
  • Front-panel analog video
  • Component video 1 and 2
  • 3 HDMI Inputs
  • Two rear/one front panel coaxial input
  • Two rear/one front panel optical input
  • Analog audio 2 and 4
  • Analog video 2
  • Composite, S-video and component video output
  • 1 Coaxial digital audio output
  • 1/4" Headphone jack output
Learn more about the AVR254 at our blog.
General Specifications
Maximum Watts per Channel50 watts
Supported Channels7.1
THX CertifiedNo
Supported Sound ProcessingDolby Digital
Dolby Pro Logic II
DTS
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
DTS-HD
iPod IntegrationNo
Multi-ZoneN/A
OSD (On Screen Display)Yes
Video ConversionN/A
HDMI SwitchingYes
HDMI Up-ConversionNo
AM/FM TunerYes
Satellite RadioNo
Remote ControlYes
Energy Star CompliantNo
Primary ColorBlack
Width17-5/16"
Height6-1/2"
Depth15"
Receiver Inputs
Composite (RCA) Stereo Inputs0
HDMI Inputs3
Optical Digital Audio Inputs3
Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs3
Component Video Inputs2
Phono InputNo
Front Panel InputsNo
3.5mm Stereo JackNo
USB InputNo
Receiver Outputs
Composite (RCA) Stereo Outputs1
HDMI Outputs1
Component Video Outputs1
Subwoofer Outputs0
Headphone OutputYes
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration1 year
Labor Warranty Duration1 year
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Harman Kardon
Model number: AVR254
Weight: 28.00 lbs
Internal SKU: avr254
Internal product ID: 20372

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I received my deck and installed it to find that the audio only worked for the radio. I called in to see if I could get some information to why it wasnt working properly. The rep had a quick and easy answer for me and it worked. Now I have a fully functioning deck. Thanks so much.

- chad7684 from Lake Charles, LA

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