HARMAN KARDON® REDEFINES AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER DESIGN, PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY WITH INTRODUCTION OF ADVANCED-TECHNOLOGY 2008 LINEUP HDMI™ 1.3A COMPATIBILITY WITH DOLBY® TRUEHD AND DTS®-HD MASTER AUDIO™ DECODING, II FOR IPOD CONNECTIVITY, HOME NETWORKING CAPABILITY AMONG ADVANCED FEATURES INCLUDED IN NEW MODELS – BERLIN – Harman Kardon, Inc., announced its 2008 audio/video receiver lineup, marking one of the most significant product introductions in the company’s history. The 7.1-channel AVR 355 and AVR 255, and the 5.1-channel AVR 155 offer an extensive complement of industry-leading features and technologies, including HDMI 1.3a compatibility, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio decoding, home networking capability, a newly-developed, full-color, high definition graphical on-screen menu system, and many additional enhancements. Complementing their best-in-class performance and ease of use, all of the receivers have an elegant, minimalist appearance, with gracefully rounded corners, a gloss-black top panel and dark graphite lower panel, all accented by soft white illumination.
Ultimate-Performance High-Definition Video and Audio Capabilities
All the multichannel receivers include HDMI switching with three HDMI inputs (depending on model), are HDMI 1.3-compatible and can pass video signals to 1080p. All models (except the AVR 155) incorporate leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ digital-video processing that provides upscaled and enhanced 1080p output from all video sources, for extraordinary image quality. In addition, all the receivers are 12-bit Deep Color-compatible for use with Deep Color-capable video components, TVs and display devices.
All models (except the AVR 155) offer Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, to deliver the ultimate in high-resolution multichannel audio realism from these state-of-the-art lossless (uncompressed) audio formats and compatible HD-DVD and Blu-ray™ discs and players. All the receivers except the AVR 155 can process 7.1-channel PCM audio delivered to their HDMI inputs, and feature HDMI repeater functionality, enabling the use of longer HDMI cable lengths.
Newly-Developed On-Screen Menu System Provides Unmatched Ease of Use
All models (except the AVR 155) incorporate a Harman Kardon exclusive, newly developed high-definition full-color on-screen menu system that utilizes both pictures and text to guide users in setting up their home entertainment system, and in verifying that their components are connected and configured properly. The on-screen menu is available in six different languages. Complementing the menu system’s unmatched ease of use, the receivers feature redesigned remote controls with simplified, yet more flexible operation and a more intuitive ergonomic design.
Advanced Multiroom Audio/Video Connectivity
All the receivers except the AVR 155 offer multiroom audio capability with assignable Zone II amplifier sections. In addition, the AVR 355 incorporates the A-BUS® system for easy multizone audio connectivity, using a single Cat. 5 cable to connect a receiver in one room to a Harman Kardon AB 2 or AB 1 amplified in-wall control/amplifier module in a second room, or connect to Harman Kardon ABH 4000 or ABH 4 for multizone/multiroom audio distribution.
Advanced iPod Home Entertainment with The Bridge II Docking Station for iPod
The AVR 355 includes improved iPod connectivity, which provides enhanced iPod audio and video playback and control capabilities. When a compatible iPod model* (not included) is connected using the new The Bridge II** docking station (sold separately), the iPod can be operated by the receiver’s remote control, with menus to operate the iPod shown on a TV (or video display) and the receiver’s front-panel display. The iPod menus are displayed in high-definition and offer fast, easy navigation.
Automated, Easy and Accurate System Setup
All the receivers include proprietary automated full-range room-equalization and system calibration, to simplify system setup and achieve optimal audio quality in any listening room. EzSet/EQ™ automatically measures the frequency response peaks and dips in the listening room and applies a precise, compensating equalization curve to achieve unprecedented sonic accuracy. EzSet/EQ also calibrates speaker output levels and delay times.
Engineered for Exceptional Sound Quality
The receivers continue the Harman Kardon heritage of uncompromising sound quality. All incorporate the company’s acclaimed high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier sections, and their power ratings are stated with all channels fully driven to provide an accurate indication of their real-world amplifier performance. The receivers utilize high-speed DSP processors, audiophile-grade D/A converters and comprehensive bass-management systems to reproduce movies and music with remarkable fidelity and dynamic impact; all incorporate proprietary Logic 7® audio technologies for enhanced surround sound realism.
Harman Kardon AVR 155
The AVR 155 is all about getting connected. It features three HDMI inputs, two widebandwidth
HDTV-ready component video inputs, four S-video inputs, a front-panel input
for video games, an auxiliary input for portable media players, and a portfolio of advanced
surround processing technologies, including Dolby Digital, DTS and Logic 7 processing.
But the AVR 155 is also about ease of use, with EzSet/EQ equalization for quick system
setup and color-coded inputs.
Key Specifi cations
• Audio Section – Continuous Average Power (FTC), (stereo mode): 50 watts per channel
into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; (fi ve-channel surround
mode): 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD,
all channels driven; High Instantaneous Current capability (HCC): ±25 amps
• Tuner – Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3μV/13.2dBf; THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation,
(mono): 0.2%; (stereo): 0.3%; FM Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB;
Ultimate (maximum) S/N Ratio (measured at 1mV RF input level), (mono): 70dB;
(stereo): 68dB
• Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 165mm x 440mm x 382mm, 11.1kg
Highlights
• Dolby Pro Logic® II processing
• Logic 7® (5.1) processing
• DTS® 5.1 processing
• HDMITM switching
• EzSet/EQTM equalization
• HDTV-ready
• Component video inputs
• Triple-crossover bass manager
• High-current capability
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Features
Power
• 40W x 5 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously
• High-current (±25 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifi er design
Surround Processing
• Dolby Digital surround decoding using an advanced Cirrus Logic® CS 49510 32-bit DSP processor
• Full suite of DTS modes
• DTS 5.1 (Movie, Music and Game modes) surround sound
• Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Cinema and Music surround sound processing in 5.1 channels
• Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes
• Five-channel Stereo, Hall and Theater surround modes
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Connectivity
• Three HDMI 1.3a inputs and one HDMI output
• Two assignable, wide-bandwidth (100MHz), HDTV-ready component video inputs and one output
• Subwoofer output for direct connection to a powered subwoofer
• Four A/V inputs with S-video, plus two audio-only inputs
• Six-channel-direct inputs for use with external surround decoders
• Convenient front-panel audio/video input with S-video for use with video games or portable players
• Six digital inputs (two optical and two coaxial on rear panel, and one optical and one coaxial on front panel)
• One coaxial digital output on rear panel
• RS-232 port for fi rmware upgrades
• Auxiliary input for connecting portable media players
Ease of Use
• HDMI 1.3a switching
• A/V Sync Delay adjustable for each input
• EzSet/EQ equalization for quick and accurate system setup
• FM stereo/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct-access tuning
• Triple-crossover bass manager
• Wide range of low-frequency crossover points (40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz) available
• Improved, text-based on-screen display, on Component and S-Video output
• Programmable power-up volume
• Six-device, preprogrammed system remote control







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Harman Kardon AVR 255
The AVR 255 is the most affordable Harman Kardon® receiver to feature both Dolby TrueHD
and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding on the audio side, and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video
processing to 1080p on the video side. But there’s plenty more to recommend the AVR 255,
including three HDMI inputs, connections for external amplifi ers, EzSet/EQ technology
to fi ne-tune your system to the acoustics of your room, and an RS-232 port for future
fi rmware upgrades. Perhaps the highest recommendation of all? As do all Harman Kardon
A/V receivers, the AVR 255 features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design for
maximum fi delity.
Key Specifi cations
• Audio Section – Continuous Average Power (FTC), (stereo mode): 65 watts per channel
into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; (seven-channel
surround mode): 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD,
all channels driven; High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±35 amps
• Tuner – Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3μV/13.2dBf; THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation,
(mono): 0.2%; (stereo): 0.3%; FM Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB;
Ultimate (maximum) S/N Ratio (measured at 1mV RF input level), (mono): 70dB;
(stereo): 68dB
• Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 165mm x 440mm x 382mm, 13.6kg
Highlights
• Dolby® TrueHD processing
• Logic 7® (5.1 and 7.1) processing
• DTS®-HD Master AudioTM processing
• HDMI repeater with 1080p upscaling
• Faroudja DCDi CinemaTM
video processing
• EzSet/EQTM equalization
• HDTV-ready
• Component video inputs
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• Multiroom audio
• High-current capability
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Features
Power
• 50W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously
• High-current (±35 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifi er design
Surround Processing
• Full suite of Dolby surround decoding, including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus using an advanced
Cirrus Logic® CS 49700 32-bit DSP processor
• Full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24TM
• Dolby Pro Logic® IIx (Movie, Music and Game modes) surround sound
• Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Movie, Music and Game surround sound processing in 5.1 and 7.1 channels
• Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes
• Five- and Seven-channel Stereo, Hall and Theater surround modes
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Connectivity
• Three HDMI 1.3a inputs and one HDMI output with 12-bit Deep Color and xvYCC pass-through
• Two assignable, wide-bandwidth (100MHz), HDTV-ready component video inputs and one output
• Subwoofer output for direct connection to a powered subwoofer
• Four A/V inputs with S-video, plus two audio-only inputs
• Eight-channel-direct inputs for use with external surround decoders
• 7.1 Preamp outputs allow the use of external amplifi ers
• Convenient front-panel audio/video input with S-video for use with video games or portable players
• Six digital inputs (two optical and two coaxial on rear panel, and one optical and one coaxial on front panel)
• One coaxial digital output on rear panel
• RS-232 port for fi rmware upgrades
• IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifi er when placed in a cabinet
• Auxiliary input for connecting portable media players
Ease of Use
• HDMI 1.3a with audio processing and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing with upscaling to 1080p
• A/V Sync Delay adjustable for each input
• EzSet/EQ equalization for quick and accurate system setup
• FM stereo/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct-access tuning
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• Wide range of low-frequency crossover points (40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz) available
• Full-color, high-defi nition, graphical on-screen interface, including HDMI and component video
• Programmable power-up volume
• Multiroom audio
• Surround back amplifi er channels confi gurable for use as second-zone amplifi cation
• Seven-device, preprogrammed system remote control






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Harman Kardon AVR 355
The AVR 355 includes a full complement of Dolby and DTS processing technologies,
HDMI repeater capability, Faroudja DCDi Cinema processing, EzSet/EQ equalization, and
Zone II and A-BUS® multiroom capability. It connects to a universe of digital and analog
sources, as well as to external amps. And with The Bridge II docking station, it will even
play, control and charge your iPod. To ensure that everything works together seamlessly,
the AVR 355 features a full-color graphical user interface and an eight-device programmable
remote. Harman Kardon® founder Dr. Sidney Harman has always believed technology
should serve users, not intimidate them. The AVR 355 is a perfect case in point.
Key Specifi cations
• Audio Section – Continuous Average Power (FTC), (stereo mode): 70 watts per channel
into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; (seven-channel
surround mode): 65 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD,
all channels driven; High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±35 amps
• Tuner – Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3μV/13.2dBf; THD at 1kHz with 100% modulation,
(mono): 0.2%; (stereo): 0.3%; FM Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ±400kHz, 70dB;
Ultimate (maximum) S/N Ratio (measured at 1mV RF input level), (mono): 70dB;
(stereo): 68dB
• Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 165mm x 440mm x 382mm, 14.4kg
Highlights
• Dolby® TrueHD processing
• Logic 7® (5.1 and 7.1) processing
• DTS®-HD Master AudioTM processing
• HDMITM repeater with 1080p
upscaling
• Faroudja DCDi CinemaTM
video processing
• EzSet/EQTM equalization
• iPod-ready
• HDTV-ready
• Component video inputs
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• Multiroom audio
• High-current capability
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Features
Power
• 65W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously
• High-current (±35 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifi er design
Surround Processing
• Full suite of Dolby surround decoding, including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus using an advanced
Cirrus Logic® CS 49700 32-bit DSP processor
• Full suite of DTS modes, including DTS-HD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24TM
• Dolby Pro Logic® IIx (Movie, Music and Game modes) surround sound
• Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Movie, Music and Game surround sound processing in 5.1 and 7.1 channels
• Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker surround modes
• Five- and Seven-channel Stereo, Hall and Theater surround modes
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Connectivity
• Three HDMI 1.3a inputs and one HDMI output with 12-bit Deep Color and xvYCC pass-through
• Three assignable, wide-bandwidth (100MHz), HDTV-ready component video inputs and one output
• Connects to the Harman Kardon-engineered The Bridge II docking station for iPod playback, control and charging
• Subwoofer output for direct connection to a powered subwoofer
• Four A/V inputs with S-video, plus two audio-only inputs
• Eight-channel-direct inputs for use with external surround decoders
• 7.1 Preamp outputs allow the use of external amplifi ers
• Convenient front-panel audio/video input with S-video for use with video games or portable players
• Seven digital inputs (two optical and three coaxial on rear panel, and one optical and one coaxial on front panel)
• One coaxial digital output on rear panel
• RS-232 port for fi rmware upgrades
• IR remote extension jacks for control of the amplifi er when placed in a cabinet
• Auxiliary input for connecting portable media players
• Zone II and A-BUS multiroom audio outputs
Ease of Use
• HDMI 1.3a with audio processing and Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing with upscaling to 1080p
• A/V Sync Delay adjustable for each input
• EzSet/EQ equalization for quick and accurate system setup
• FM stereo/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct-access tuning
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• Wide range of low-frequency crossover points (40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz) available
• Full-color, high-defi nition, graphical on-screen interface, including HDMI and component video
• Programmable power-up volume
• Multiroom audio with Zone II remote control, A-BUS Ready
• Surround back amplifi er channels confi gurable for use as second-zone amplifi cation
• Detachable IEC power cord
• Eight-device, backlit, preprogrammed and learning system remote control













