Read Harman Kardon AVR 5500 Info Sheet online
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
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 1.3µV/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
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): 165mm x 440mm
x 435mm; Weight: 15.9kg
NOTE: Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons
and terminal connections; height measurement
includes feet and chassis.
and terminal connections; height measurement
includes feet and chassis.
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
the Most Dynamic Digital Sources
• Backlit EzSet 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
Programmable to Control up to Eight Devices From
Built-In Codes or Using Learning Capability
• Dolby Digital and DTS-ES Extended Surround
Decoding Using Advanced Twin 24-Bit Core Crystal
®
Chip Digital Engine
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
• Wide Bandwidth, HDTV-Ready Component Video
• Wide Bandwidth, HDTV-Ready Component Video
Inputs and Outputs
• Dolby Pro Logic II (Movies, Music and Emulation
Modes) Surround Sound is Compatible With Older
Stereo Material But Delivers Detail That Approaches
Digital 5.1 Formats
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 Surround-Encoded and Stereo Recordings
for Superior Soundstage Imaging and Playback of
Both Surround-Encoded and Stereo Recordings
• Two Modes of VMAx Virtual Surround Sound Deliver
the Home Theater Experience With Only Two
Speakers
Speakers
• HDCD Decoding for More Realistic Reproduction of
HDCD Compact Discs and Enhanced Playback of
Non-HDCD Discs
Non-HDCD Discs
• 5- and 7-Channel Stereo, Hall and Theater Surround-
Sound Modes
• MP3 Decoding Through Coaxial or Optical Digital
(S/P-DIF) Inputs Enables Playback of Hours of Music
From a Compatible Computer
From a Compatible Computer
• FM Stereo/FM/AM Tuner With 30 Presets and Direct-
Access 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
• 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 Amplifiers or Equalizers
• Convenient Front-Panel Audio/Video Input With
S-Video Is Switchable to an Output for Use With
Video Games or Portable Recorders
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)
Front Panel)
• Three Digital Outputs (1 Coax and 1 Optical Rear
Panel, 1 Coax Front Panel Switchable to an Input or
Output)
Output)
• On-Screen Display
• Multiroom/Multisource Audio Allows Users in
• 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
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
• Rotary Bass, Treble and Balance Controls
All features and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered
trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. EzSet is a
trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
(patent no. 5,386,478). Crystal is a registered
trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp. Logic 7 is a registered
trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International
Company. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman
International Industries, Inc., and is an implementation
of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent
license. HDCD
trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. EzSet is a
trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
(patent no. 5,386,478). Crystal is a registered
trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp. Logic 7 is a registered
trademark of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International
Company. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman
International Industries, Inc., and is an implementation
of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent
license. 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.
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power
for the Digital Revolution is a trademark,
of Harman Kardon, Inc.
trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc.,
in the United States and/or other countries.
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power
for the Digital Revolution is a trademark,
of Harman Kardon, Inc.
7.1 channels
Dolby Pro Logic II
Logic 7
VMAx
HDCD
MP3 decoding
EzSet
HDTV-ready
component video
DTS-ES Extended
Surround
multiroom capability
high-current
capability
192kHz/24-bit DACs
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