Introduction - Harman Kardon AVR 245 Owner's Manual

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In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver,
we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home
entertainment to as many people as possible, adding performance and
ease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment experience.
In the years since our first single-channel component was introduced,
Harman Kardon has offered a number of receiver models, each an
improvement upon its predecessors, leading to the AVR 245, a
7.1-channel digital audio/video receiver that offers a wealth of listening
and viewing options, all in an elegant package.
AVR 245 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver
Audio Section
• 50 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, (surround modes), 350 watts total
• 65 Watts x 2, two channels driven at full power at 8 ohms,
20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, (surround off mode), 130 watts total
• High current capability, ultrawide bandwidth amplifier design with low
negative feedback
• All-discrete amplifier circuitry
• Dual independent power supplies, for front and surround channels
• Quadruple crossover bass management
• 24-Bit, twin-core Cirrus Logic
32-bit postprocessor
• 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion
• Sampling upconversion to 96kHz
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® CS 49510 DSP processor with

INTRODUCTION

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To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you
to read this manual and refer back to it as you become more familiar
with its features and their operation.
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its opera-
tion, please contact your retailer or customer installer, or visit our Web
site at www.harmankardon.com.
Surround Modes
• Dolby ® Digital
• Dolby Pro Logic ®
• Dolby Virtual Speaker Version 2 (Reference two- or three-speaker;
Wide two-, three-, four- or five-speaker)
• Dolby Headphone Version 2
• DTS ® (5.1; DTS Stereo; DTS-ES
• DTS 96/24 ™ (DTS Stereo)
• DTS Neo:6 ® (Cinema 3-, 5- or 6-channel; Music 5- or 6-channel)
• Logic 7 ® (Cinema, Music and Enhance – 5.1 and 7.1)
• Hall 1 and Hall 2 (5- or 6-channel)
• Theater (5- or 6-channel)
• 5- or 7-Channel Stereo
• Surround Off (DSP or Analog Bypass)
II and IIx (Movie, Music and Game)
® 6.1 Discrete and Matrix)
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