7.1 channels

fully color-coded rear panels

Logic 7

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete & Matrix Surround

multiroom capability

HDTV-ready component video

MP3 decoding

high-current capability

AVR 520

7.1- CHANNEL AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7 AND DTS-ES EXTENDED SURROUND

Dolby Pro Logic II

Allow us to use superlatives. By every measure of excellence, the Harman Kardon AVR 520 commands them. Its extremely powerful, with a 5 x 75-watt, high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design. Its supremely capable, with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic* II, three DTS modes and HDCD decoding, as well as four modes of Logic 7 and two modes of VMAx virtual surround sound processing, and MP3 playback from compatible computer based audio sources. Its elegantly intuitive, with on-screen menus, fully color-coded rear-panel connections, and our exclusive EzSet remote, which automatically sets the systems output levels, as well as offering programmable or learning control of up to eight system components. And its ingeniously versatile, with HDTV-ready component video switching and multiroom/multisource audio capability. The AVR 520 provides superior performance for serious digital entertainment at home.
*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Company. DTS, DTS-ES Extended Surround and Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. , HDCD , High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no. 5,386,478). Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. Part No.: AVR520PI8/01
7.1-CHANNEL AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER WITH DOLBY* DIGITAL, LOGIC 7 AND DTS-ES EXTENDED SURROUND Specifications Audio Section Continuous Average Power (FTC): (Stereo Mode) 85 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; (Five-Channel Surround Mode): 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels driven; High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): 45 amps Tuner Usable Sensitivity: IHF 1.3V/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 General Dimensions (H x W x D): 6-1/2" x 17-5/16" x 17-1/8" (165mm x 440mm x 435mm); Weight: 35 lb (15.9kg)
[NOTE: Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections; height measurement includes feet and chassis.] All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
MP3 playback requires a compatible S/P-DIF signal, or an optional transcoder such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150.
Features 75W x 5 Into 8 Ohms, 20Hz 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, With All Channels Driven Simultaneously High-Current (45 Amps), Ultrawide-Bandwidth (10Hz 100kHz) Amplifier Design Effortlessly Powers the Most Dynamic Digital Sources Dual Power Supplies Independently Drive Front and Rear Channels Backlit Remote Provides Manual and Automatic Calibration of Audio Output Levels, and Is Programmable to Control up to Eight Devices From Built-In Codes or Using Learning Capability Dolby Digital and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete and Matrix Surround and DTS Neo:6 Decoding Using Advanced, 24-Bit, Twin-Core Crystal Chip Digital Engine
High-Resolution, Ultralow-Noise, 192kHz/24-Bit DACs WideBandwidth, HDTV-Ready Component Video Switching Dolby Pro Logic* II (Movies, Music and Emulation Modes) Surround Sound Is Compatible With Surround-Encoded or Stereo Material but Delivers Detail That Approaches Digital 5.1 Formats Harman-Exclusive Logic 7 Cinema and Music Surround Sound Processing in 5.1 and 7.1 Channels for Superior Soundstage Imaging and Playback of Both SurroundEncoded and Stereo Recordings Two Modes of VMAx Virtual Surround Sound Deliver the Home Theater Experience With Only Two Speakers HDCD Decoding for More Realistic Reproduction of HDCD Compact Discs and Enhanced Playback of Non-HDCD Discs 5- and 7-Channel Stereo, Hall and Theater DSP Surround Sound Modes MP3 Decoding Through Coaxial or Optical Digital (S/P-DIF) Inputs Enables Playback of Hours of Music From a Compatible Computer FM Stereo/FM/AM Tuner With 30 Presets and DirectAccess Tuning Subwoofer Output for Direct Connection to Powered Subwoofer Five A/V Inputs With S-Video and Four Audio Inputs 8-Channel Direct Inputs for Use With External Surround Decoders 7.1 Preamp Outputs and Main Inputs for All Channels Allow the Use of External Equalizers or Amplifiers, Such as the Harman Kardon PA 2000 and PA 4000 Front-Panel Audio/ Video Input With S-Video Is Switchable to an Output for Use With Video Games or Portable Recorders Six Digital Inputs (Two Optical and Two Coaxial on Rear Panel, and One Optical and One Coaxial on Front Panel) Three Digital Outputs (One Coax and One Optical Rear Panel, One Coax Front Panel Switchable to an Input or Output) On-Screen Display Fully Color-Coded Rear-Panel Connections Conform to CEA Standards for Simplified Installation Multiroom/ Multisource Audio Allows Users in Separate Rooms to Listen to Different Sources Simultaneously Includes Separate Zone II Remote Control for Multiroom Operation, or Simplified Operation in Main Room Programmable Power-Up Volume Rotary Bass, Treble and Balance Controls

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