JBL AVR 140 owner manual RDS Operation, RDS Tuning, RDS Display Options, Program Search PTY

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Tuner Operation

RDS Operation

The AVR 140 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of informa- tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection, and the correct time.

As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use center for both information and entertainment.

This section will help you take maximum advan- tage of the RDS system.

RDS Tuning

When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the station’s call sign or other program service in the Main Information Display Ò.

RDS Display Options

The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the initial station call sign that appears when a station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name, broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the RDS button ^ enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence:

•The station’s call letters (with some private stations other information too).

•The station’s frequency (FREQ).

•The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list below.

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY. The display will show NONE, when such a station is selected and PTY is active.

•A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing special information from the broadcast station. Note that this message may scroll across the display to permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display. Depending on signal quality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the text message to appear; in that time, the word TEXT will flash in the Information Display when RT is selected.

•The current time of day (CT). Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear, in that time the word TIME will flash in the information display when CT is selected. Please note that the accuracy of the time data is dependent on the radio station, not the AVR.

Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features. If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted, the Main Information Display Ò will show a NO TYPE, NO TEXT or NO TIME message after the individual time out.

In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper operation.

Program Search (PTY)

An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along with an explanation of the PTY:

•(RDS ONLY)

•(TRAFFIC)

•NEWS: News

•AFFAIRS: Current Affairs

•INFO: Infomation

•SPORT: Sports

•EDUCATE: Educational

•DRAMA: Drama

•CULTURE: Culture

•SCIENCE: Sciencek

•VARIED: Varied Speech Programs

•POPM: Popular Music

•ROCKM: Rock Music

•M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music

•LIGHTM: Classical Music

•CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music

•OTHERM: Other Music

•WEATHER: Weather Information

•FINANCE: Financial Programs

•CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

•SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs

•RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts

•PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs

•TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

•LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

•JAZZ: Jazz Music

•COUNTRY: Country Music

•NATIONAL: National Music

•OLDIES: Oldies Music

•FOLK M: Folk Music

•DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs

•TEST: Emergency Test

•ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information

You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps:

1. Press the RDS button ^ until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display Ò.

2. While the PTY is shown, press the Preset Up/Down button # or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types, as shown above starting with the PTY currently received. To simply search for the next station transmitting any RDS data, use the Preset Up/Down button # until RDS ONLY appears in the display.

3.Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons )K, the tuner begins to scan the FM band upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that matches the desired selection, and acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

4.The tuner will make up to one complete scan of the entire FM band for the next station that matches the desired PTY type and has accept- able reception quality. If no such station is found, the display will read NONE for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use before the search.

NOTE: Some stations transmit constant traffic information. These stations can be found by selecting TRAFFIC, the option in front of NEWS in the list. The AVR will find the next appropriate station, even if it is not broadcasting traffic information when the search is made.

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Contents AVR 140 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionFront panel analog A/V inputs Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Headphone Jack $Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel Controls# Preset Stations Selector Press this Digital Input Selector When playing aMore information on digital audio Rear Panel Connections Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back LeftSurround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Digital AudioUnswitched Outlet Digital Audio Outputs Connect theseDigital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder Main Remote Control Functions › Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/DownSpare Button Channel/8 Channel Direct Input See page 31 for more informationDigital Media Player DMP Optional is connected toInstallation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Scart A/V Connections System and Power Connections AC Power ConnectionsCommand WattsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup First Turn OnInput Setup Surround SetupNavigation Button Cursor is next to the line readingSetting to your taste Night Mode Settings¤ Button Dso that the cursor is next to ‹/› Navigation Buttons EConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Stereo-Direct Bypass ModeStereo-Digital Mode Indicators is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct Bypass modeSpeaker Setup That option press the ‹ / › Buttons E Screen menuDelay Settings Within five seconds, either press the ‹/› buttonsOutput Level Adjustment Button FNavigation Button E to enter Is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly Surround Mode Chart OperationChannel Conventional stereo recordingsHall Controls and Use of Headphones Basic OperationSource Selection Channel/8-Channel Direct InputSurround Mode Selection Digital Audio PlaybackUntil Surr OFF appears in the Main Information Display Ò Dolby DigitalSurround Mode Types Digital Bitstream IndicatorsRear panel Or front panel *Ó PCM Audio PlaybackSpeaker/Channel Indicators PCM Playback IndicationsSee Figure Using Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsNight Mode Tape RecordingMemory Backup Front-Panel-Display FadeCursor next to the desired item, or place Advanced Features Turn On Volume LevelSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Tuner OperationFull-OSD Background Color Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning RDS OperationRDS Display Options Program Search PTYProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesCode Readout Direct Code EntryVolume Punch-Through Macro ProgrammingProgrammed Device Functions Resetting the Remote Memory Channel Control Punch-Through4and the Mute button By the AVR Input SelectorFunction List AM/FMAVR DVD Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1is pushed Remote sensor Úis obscuredTechnical Specifications Appendix Settings Worksheet Introduction Harman Consumer Group International

AVR 140 specifications

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