CORRECTING and REPLACING Harman Kardon(R) Advanced-Technology Audio/Video Receivers - AVR 354, AVR 254 and AVR 154 - Introduced with Best-in-Class Performance, Versatility and Design
WOODBURY, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Please replace the release dated May 29, 2008 with the following
corrected version due to multiple revisions.
The corrected release reads:
HARMAN KARDON(R) ADVANCED-TECHNOLOGY AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS - AVR
354, AVR 254 AND AVR 154 - INTRODUCED WITH BEST-IN-CLASS PERFORMANCE,
VERSATILITY AND DESIGN
Harman Kardon, Inc., announced today the introduction of its
7.1-channel AVR 354 and AVR 254 and its 5.1-channel AVR 154
audio/video receivers. The company is also introducing its HK 3490 and
HK 3390 stereo receivers.
The new 7.1-channel A/V receivers offer expanded features,
flexibility and connectivity options, including HDMI(TM) 1.3a
capability, Dolby(R) TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio(TM) decoding, a
groundbreaking graphical on-screen menu system, an improved interface
for iPod(R) using The Bridge II* docking station for iPod** from
Harman Kardon (AVR 354 only), and many additional enhancements. All
five receivers have a distinctively elegant, refined appearance.
The multichannel receivers all offer HDMI 1.3a functionality, and
pass video signals to 1080p. In addition, the AVR 354 and AVR 254
incorporate an exclusive high-definition full-color on-screen menu
system that guides users in setting up their home entertainment
system. Other features (depending on the model) include, 1080p video
upscaling; Deep Color compatibility; EzSet/EQ(TM) automated system
calibration; multiroom operation; and more.
Suggested retail pricing for the receivers is as follows: AVR 354,
$899; AVR 254, $649; AVR 154, $399 (available late spring 2008); HK
3490, $499; HK 3390, $399 (available May 2008).
Harman Kardon is a business unit of Harman International
Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com). Harman International
designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and
infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional
markets, and maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and
Asia, employing more than 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman
International family of brands includes AKG(R), Audioaccess(R),
Becker(R), BSS(R), Crown(R), dbx(R), DigiTech(R), Harman Kardon(R),
Infinity(R), JBL(R), Lexicon(R), Mark Levinson(R), Revel(R), QNX(R),
Soundcraft(R) and Studer(R). Harman International's stock is traded on
the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NYSE: HAR."
Harman Kardon, JBL, AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx,
DigiTech, Infinity, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and
Studer are trademarks of Harman International Industries,
Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
EzSet/EQ is a trademark of Harman International Industries,
Incorporated.
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark, and DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio
are trademarks, of DTS, Inc.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
*The Bridge II is compatible with the Harman Kardon AVR 354, AVR
47 Series, AVR 146, AVR 45 Series and AVR 40 Series receivers, the HK
3490 stereo receiver and the DMC 1000 digital media center. Not
compatible with other Harman Kardon products, or with other brands of
audio/video equipment.
**Compatible with iPod models with docking connector; including
iPod touch and all Click Wheel models. Not compatible with iPod
shuffle.
(C) 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights
reserved.
FM Public Relations
Frank Doris, 631-385-1304 ext. 402
frank.doris@fm-group.net
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