Harman AVR-160
Highlights
• Dolby® TrueHD decoding
• Logic 7® (5.1 and 7.1) processing
• DTS-HD Master Audio™ decoding
• HDMI repeater
• EzSet/EQ™ equalization
• HDTV-ready
• Component video inputs
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• High-current capability
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
The Harman Kardon® AVR 160 is the perfect addition for budget-conscious home theater
enthusiasts looking for access to the latest audio features and the fl exibility of separate
components. The receiver allows non-audiophile consumers to add high-quality audio to
new high-defi nition video sources such as Blu-ray.
Key Specifi cations
• Audio Section – Continuous Average Power (FTC), (stereo mode): 50 watts per channel
into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, both channels driven; (seven-channel
surround mode): 110 watts per channel into 6 ohms @ 1kHz, <1% THD, one channel
driven; 35 watts per channel into 8 ohms @ 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, all channels
driven; High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC): ±35 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
• Dimensions (H x W x D) and weight: 165mm x 440mm x 382mm, 10.5kg
Features
Power
• 110W x 7 into 6 ohms, 1kHz, at <1% THD, one channel driven
• 35W x 7 into 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, at <0.07% THD, with all channels driven simultaneously
• High-current (±35 amps), ultrawide-bandwidth (10Hz – 100kHz) amplifi er design
Surround Processing
• Full suite of Dolby surround decoding, including Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus using an advanced
Cirrus Logic® CS 49700 32-bit DSP processor
• Full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-HD,™ DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix, DTS Neo:6®
and DTS 96/24™
• Dolby Pro Logic® IIx (Movie, Music and Game modes) surround sound
• Harman-exclusive Logic 7 Movie, Music and Game surround sound processing in 5.1 and 7.1 channels
• Headphone and Virtual Speaker surround modes
• Five- and seven-channel Stereo, Hall and Theater surround modes
• 192kHz/24-Bit DACs
Connectivity
• Three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output with 12-bit Deep Color and xvYCC pass-through
• Two assignable, wide-bandwidth (50MHz), HDTV-ready component video inputs and one output
• Subwoofer output for direct connection to a powered subwoofer
• Four A/V inputs, plus two audio-only inputs
• Eight-channel-direct inputs for use with external surround decoders
• Convenient front-panel audio/video input for use with video games or portable players
• Six digital inputs (two optical and two coaxial on rear panel, and one optical and one coaxial on front panel)
• One coaxial digital output on rear panel
• USB port for fi rmware upgrades
• Auxiliary input for connecting portable media players
Ease of Use
• HDMI with audio processing and 1080p loop-through
• Adjustable A/V Sync Delay
• EzSet/EQ equalization for quick and accurate system setup
• FM stereo/AM tuner with 30 presets and direct-access tuning
• Quadruple-crossover bass manager
• Wide range of low-frequency crossover points (40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz) available
• On-screen interface via composite video out
• Programmable power-up volume
• Seven-device, preprogrammed system remote control