Harman kardon AVR 247, AVR 645, AVR 745, AVR 147, AVR 347 Brochure

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Harman Kardon believes that high-quality audio/video components must do more

than just look and sound good – they must deliver a complete package of performance,

design, flexibility and ease of use. For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon

products

have done just that by incorporating a broad array of technological and design innovations.

So if you’re looking for audio/video products that produce pure, realistic sound and video

with ever-smarter engineering and ever-simpler design, we invite you to experience the

unique combination of artistry and engineering that is Harman Kardon.

PERFORMANCE, PAGE 3

PHILOSOPHY, PAGE 6

MILESTONES, PAGE 8

DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, PAGE 10

A/V RECEIVERS, PAGE 14

DOCKING STATION FOR iPOD PLAYER, PAGE 16

STEREO RECEIVERS, PAGE 20

DVD & CD PLAYERS, PAGE 24

MULTIROOM PRODUCTS, PAGE 26

INTEGRATED HOME THEATER SYSTEM, PAGE 30

HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS, PAGE 32

HOME THEATER SYSTEMS, PAGE 36

NOISE-ISOLATING EARPHONES, PAGE 38

SURROUND YOURSELF, PAGE 40

SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 42

Performance

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HIGH-CURRENT CAPABILITY

To understand the importance of high-current capability, we first need to know what an amplifier really does in relation to a loudspeaker. An

amplifier provides current (measured as amperes) to a loudspeaker. That’s why it’s called an “amplifier,” and not a “wattifier.” Fluctuations in

current constitute the audio signal. The loudspeaker uses this current to make its cones or domes move the air in the listening space. This

is how we experience sound, and the ability of a speaker to perform properly is directly related to the amount of current provided by an

amplifier. That’s why current is so important.

Amplifier power, expressed in watts, is the product of voltage (volts) and current (amperes): power = voltage x current (watts = volts x amperes).

When looking at amplifier power ratings in watts, it’s impossible to determine how much current the product can generate. Most

manufacturers choose not to publish separate current measurements; however, the high-current capability of Harman Kardon amplifiers

and receivers is readily available. The amplifiers in our products are praised because they’re capable of delivering enough current to drive

even the most demanding loudspeakers, and of handling the most dynamic musical passages or movie soundtracks.

To clarify the importance of current, think of a 12-volt car battery. Now think of eight 1.5-volt AAA batteries. Both options deliver 12 volts,

but which would you choose to start your car? In other words, which would have more current? Or think of two cars with the same horse-

power (watts), but one with more torque. The car with high torque (current) will not lose speed when driving uphill, while the car with low

torque will lose speed and need to use a lower gear to maintain the same speed.

ULTRAWIDE BANDWIDTH

While most amplifiers and receivers struggle to cleanly reproduce the audible frequency spectrum from 20Hz to 20kHz, Harman Kardon

components typically extend to well beyond 100kHz. Although this exceeds the boundaries of human hearing, this broadband response eliminates

phase distortion for improved transient accuracy and phase linearity. The audible result is better-defined imaging and sharper focus.

LOGIC 7

Developed by Lexicon – a specialist in high-end audio and a Harman International company – Logic 7 processing was the first 7.1-channel

surround mode to create realistic 7-channel surround from both stereo and matrix-encoded surround recordings. Logic 7/5.1 and Logic 7/7.1

modes allow 2-channel source material to play in thrilling multichannel surround. This patented processing technology extracts and

re-creates all the subtle details and the full musical balance that the recording engineer included in the original master. Logic 7 technology

can faithfully reproduce source material with maximum separation, and uses intelligent steering to provide full bandwidth to all channels.

There are two Logic 7 modes, one for Cinema and one for Music. Making the best even better, many Harman Kardon receivers are capable

of postprocessing, bringing the benefits of Logic 7 technology to the surround channels of discrete digital-playback formats.

EzSet/EQ

™

II AND EzSet/EQ

™

Whether you can’t wait to set up a new receiver or are simply technology-shy, Harman Kardon has the answer you have been waiting for.

EzSet/EQ II and EzSet/EQ technologies use a high-precision microphone and digital processing to measure a system’s performance for

quick and easy calibration of speaker settings, output levels and delay times with accuracy that rivals expensive test gear. EzSet/EQ II and

EzSet/EQ processes add proprietary software to equalize the receiver’s output for an optimal match to the sonic signature of your speakers’

and listening room’s individual characteristics.

HONEST NUMBERS

Harman Kardon measures power with all channels driven, with the frequency range, impedance and distortion clearly specified, according to

FTC (U.S. Federal Trade Commission) guidelines. This means our figures include no exaggeration or inflation. By delivering full-rated power

to ALL channels simultaneously, Harman Kardon ensures that music and movies are reproduced with full impact, the way they were meant

to be heard. This is the user’s guarantee for stability, reliability and pure, clean sound.

TECHNOLOGY FIRSTS

Harman Kardon holds true to the company’s mission, as expressed by our founder, Dr. Sidney Harman, which is a commitment to

“technology that serves the genuine needs of consumers – serves, not intimidates.” We’ve reached that goal with constant innovation.

For instance, our industry-leading bass-management systems make it easy to direct sound to the proper speaker, no matter what the

combination of sources or speaker types, and we were the first to make it possible to link computer audio to home entertainment

systems. Additionally, The Bridge docking station simplifies the use of your iPod player with your home audio system.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE VERY FINEST

Life is short. Too short for compromises, shortcuts and mediocrity. For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon has stood for excellence in the

engineering, design and manufacture of products that satisfy our passion for perfection in music and movies. If it’s a passion you share,

we invite you to join us for heightened listening and viewing experiences.

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Philosophy

Since 1953, Harman Kardon has focused on improving the home entertainment experience by combining extra-

ordinary industrial design, innovative technologies, meticulous engineering and the finest audio and video quality.

Our extensive experience and trail-blazing research give Harman Kardon a unique perspective on how to bring

together the best in analog and digital technologies, trendsetting design, and flexible user interfaces to create

high-performance, market-leading home entertainment systems.

In fact, most of the technologies currently associated with the very best amplifiers were originally introduced by

Harman Kardon. Today, our products retain key design characteristics such as high-current capability and ultrawide

bandwidth, but also incorporate the latest available technologies. This fusion of technology and design is a Harman Kardon

hallmark and has resulted in products renowned for their powerful sound, stunning clarity and exceptional definition.

Milestones

Harman Kardon

celebrates its

50th anniversary.

2003

Leading luxury automakers

include Harman Kardon

high-performance systems

featuring Logic 7 processing.

2005

We debut the first

stand-alone A/V

receiver with a fully

digital signal path from

input to speaker out-

puts – the DPR 1001.

2002

Harman Kardon

introduces the

world’s first

receivers with fully

color-coded rear-

panel connections

for easy setup.

2002

Harman Kardon’s

patented EzSet

remote lets you

automatically

calibrate your

surround system.

2001

Our AVR 7000 is the

first A/V receiver with

onboard Logic 7,

VMAx

and HDCD

processing.

2000

Art meets Science.

The Harman Kardon

SoundSticks

system –

the first branded computer

speakers to win design

awards.

2006

The need for speed. Our

CDR 2 leads the way

for CD audio recorders,

featuring 4x dub speed.

1999

Another first. Festival

TA230 – the world

premiere of a “stereo

receiver.”

1958

The Citation II is

the world’s first

ultrawide-bandwidth

tube amplifier, and

remains a classic

collector’s item.

1959

Harman Kardon

introduces audiophiles

to replaceable circuit

boards (for easy

service) in solid-state

products – the

Citation A and B.

1963

The Harman Kardon

CAD5, the first-ever

cassette deck with

Dolby

B-type noise

reduction.

1970

Current events.

We introduce the

first high-current-

capability amplifier,

the Citation XX.

1980

Advancing tuner

technology is in our

genes. Our FM tuner,

the Citation 23, is the

first with active tracking.

1987

Festival D1000, the

world’s very first

high-fidelity receiver.

A tuner and amplifier

had never been

combined before.

1954

Auspicious beginnings.

Harman Kardon

produces its initial

product, an FM tuner.

1953

Drive +Play

™

system by

Harman Kardon

is the world’s

first in-car

solution with

an LCD and

controller that

work like your

iPod

player.

EzSet/EQ

™

and EzSet+

technologies

revolutionize

system setup

and calibration.

A passion to break new ground.

A single connection from The Bridge docking station to a compatible Harman Kardon receiver provides audio, video and

still-image playback, and complete control and charging of most iPod

models.

You can select tracks using your AVR’s

remote and view on-screen navigation menus. What could be easier?

Wouldn’t it be nice if one cable linked a digital audio/video source to your AVR, with another single connection to your

video display? That’s exactly what HDMI technology does, simplifying digital component connections. Select Harman Kardon

AVR models go one step further by converting analog video to high-resolution digital video for HDMI connectivity.

Getting the best sound takes more than just power – it requires tailoring the system parameters to the unique

characteristics of the listening room. With the press of a few buttons, our patented EzSet/EQ and EzSet systems

do that for you automatically, with accuracy previously possible only with expensive professional gear.

Harman Kardon technology unleashes music power so that it can be heard almost anywhere in the house. Thanks

to configurable amplifiers, A-BUS Ready single-cable connectivity and standard second-zone remotes, it’s easier than

ever to have the sound you want, where you want it.

Sometimes technology changes after you purchase a component. That’s why all Harman Kardon AVR models (except

AVR 146), DVD players and HS systems can be easily updated when needed, helping to keep your system as current

as possible for years to come.

DESIGNED

to Entertain.

™

HDMI

™

THE BRIDGE

EzSet/EQ

™

A-BUS

UPDATES

The best technologies are the ones that

add to the power and performance of a

system while making it easier to use.

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7 x 85W 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI

™

Switching and Audio/Video Processing

Digital audio meets digital video. The AVR 745’s DCDi

by Faroudja video processing upscales all incoming video to 720p

or 1080i. Two HDMI 1.1 inputs are available to decode audio for true single-wire connectivity. Digital audio extras include

XM Ready

®2

capability, iPod playback through The Bridge docking station, and USB playback from compatible computers.

Our EzSet/EQ II system, 7.2-channel output, TC 30 remote and more make this the most flexible AVR we’ve ever produced.

7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio Processing

Versatility at its best! The AVR 645 not only switches two HDMI 1.1 sources, it is able to decode Dolby

Digital, DTS

and PCM audio streams from the HDMI inputs. Add USB audio, iPod connectivity and XM Ready capability to our

EzSet/EQ system and high-current amplifier, and the AVR 645 performs with ease. Equally impressive on the video

side is transcoding so that all analog video inputs may be viewed via component outputs, and A/V Sync Delay, which

reconnects the timing of sound and images. There is no better combination of sound and image anywhere.

7 x 65W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching

Make the switch! With two-input HDMI switching, XM Ready and USB connections, and multiple digital and analog

inputs (including The Bridge input), the AVR 445 is ready to handle all your sources. Digital decoding, bass management

and EzSet/EQ technology transform the most complex system into an accurate, seamless sound field. A high-current

amplifier and a wealth of features complete the package to switch your home theater to the “perfect” mode.

7 x 55W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio/Video Processing

Picture this! The AVR 347 not only includes a host of powerful features such as DCDi by Faroudja video processing,

Simplay HD

™

-verified HDMI 1.1 connectivity with full audio processing and EzSet/EQ technology; it uses a colorful user

interface to make system setup and operation easier than ever. Add full multiroom capability with A-BUS connectivity and

you have pure Harman Kardon sound everywhere in the house.

7 x 50W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching and Audio/Video Processing

Upscale video without an upscale price. The AVR 247 is our most affordable receiver that allows you to upscale incoming

analog video signals to high-resolution 720p output or select two HDMI inputs for audio processing, all with a Simplay HD-

verified, single-wire connection to an HDMI-equipped display. And the sound? Pure Harman Kardon audio, with the clarity

possible only with EzSet/EQ technology and our high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design.

5 x 40W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching

Fully connected! That is a perfect description of the AVR 147, where two-input, Simplay HD-verified HDMI switching,

two 100MHz-capable component video inputs, a wealth of digital audio inputs and both XM Ready and The Bridge

connections let you connect and command virtually any home theater source. Logic 7 processing, EzSet/EQ technology

and high-current amplification take care of the audio, to provide you with the best sound.

5 x 30W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver With HDMI Switching

Affordably priced, but full-featured. The AVR 146’s sonic quality and sophisticated features make it an exceptional value.

From two-input Simplay HD-verified HDMI switching to the latest Cirrus Logic

49510 DSP, A/V Sync Delay, and a high-

current amplifier, the AVR 146 is modest in price, but high in performance.

AVR 745

AVR 645

AVR 445

AVR 247

AVR 347

AVR 147

AVR 146

AVR

A/V Receivers

If A/V receivers are the heart of a home entertainment system, then Harman Kardon AVRs are both heart and mind.

They take today’s vast array of audio/video formats and sources, and make it easy for you to select a source, tailor it

to the requirements of your listening room and then play it back without skipping a beat.

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