55 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications
Audio Section
Stereo Mode
Continuous Average Power (FTC)
80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms
Five-Channel Surround Modes
Power Per Individual Channel
Front L&R channels:
70 Watts per channel
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Center channel:
70 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Surround channels:
70 Watts per channel
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Analog Decoding 40dB
(Pro Logic, etc.)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB
DTS 55dB
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –100kHz
High Instantaneous
Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable
Rise Time 16 µsec
Slew Rate 40V/µsec
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range 87.5–108MHz
Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB
Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%
Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz
Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB
Image Rejection 80dB
IF Rejection 90dB
Tuner Output Level 1kHz, ±75kHz Dev 500mV
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range 520–1710kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB
Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV
Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB
Video Section
Television Format NTSC
Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video Frequency
Response 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)
General
Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz
Power Consumption 78W idle, 694W maximum
(2 channels driven)
Dimensions (Max)
Width 17.3 inches (440mm)
Height 6.5 inches (165mm)
Depth 17.1 inches (435mm)
Weight 35 lb (15.9 kg)
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of
Harman Kardon, Inc.
is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (Patent No. 5,386,478).
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,”“Pro Logic,”“AC-3” and the Double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. ©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.All rights reserved.
DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.
VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an
implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.
Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.
Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.This product is
covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;
5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.