Harman/Kardon AVR-7550HD 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver, HDMI V1.3a with Deep Color Support and Upscaling to 1080p

The Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2-channel audio/video receiver features HDMI v1.3a (with Deep Color support) and can pass video signals to 1080p. The receiver employs Faroudja DCDi Cinema digital-video processing utilizing the leading-edge Torino chipset (FLI30436), providing HD upscaling and enhanced 1080p image quality from all video sources.

It includes Texas Instruments Aureus DA710 audio digital-signal processor in a dual-DSP implementation and Dolby Volume technology, an innovative approach to delivering consistent volume levels across a wide variety of content, channel programming or input sources.

The AVR 7550HD incorporates a newly developed high-definition full-color on-screen menu system that utilizes both pictures and text to guide users in setting up their home theater system. The receiver offers Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; a built-in USB port to accommodate a USB memory stick or streaming audio from a computer; an Internet radio tuner; automated room-equalization and system calibration; multiroom audio and video capability with A-BUS connectivity; XM Ready capability; and more.

It is supplied with the Harman Kardon docking station for iPod at no extra charge. The Bridge II enables enhanced audio and video playback and remote-control capabilities when a compatible iPod is connected.