Harman-Kardon AVR 430 owner manual Multiroom Operation / Tuner Operation, Basic Tuner Operation

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Multiroom Operation / Tuner Operation

when the Surround Back amplifier channels are configured for Multiroom use, as shown on page 36. This adjustment does NOT change the volume level for any room where an ABUS mod- ule is used, as that setting is only adjustable using the A-BUS module’s volume control or built-in IR sensor.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button 0or the System Power Control 2on the front panel. To turn off the multiroom system from the main listening room, when the AVR is on press the Multiroom but-

ton and then the Set button F.

Press the / ¤ buttons E so that the Main Information Display ˜ or OSD will display

MULTI OFF.

Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby mode) and the multiroom system is turned off too, the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multiroom button

,or any of the Selector buttons ∫ç

in the remote room.

Basic Tuner Operation

The AVR’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory.

Station Selection

1.Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6 on the remote to select the tuner as an input. The tuner may be selected from the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector % until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector ! at any time.

2.Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6 or Tuner Band Selector ! again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3.Press the Tuner Mode button Ion the

remote or hold the Band Selector ! on the front panel pressed for 3 seconds to select manual or automatic tuning.

When the button is pressed so that AUTO appears in the Main Information Display ˜ each press of the Tuning Selectors 8Kwill put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with accept- able signal strength. An AUTO ST TUNED indication will momentarily appear when the sta- tion stops at a stereo FM station, and an AUTO TUNED indication will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to the next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Main Information Display ˜ each tap of the Selector will increased or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, MANAUL TUNED will appear in the Main Information Display ˜.

4.Stations may also be tuned directly by press- ing the Direct button J, and then pressing the Numeric Keys Hthat correspond to the station’s frequency. Note that for entering num- bers higher than 100 you need to enter only the "1" rather than "10", the first "0" will be added automatically. The desired station will automatically be tuned after the latest number is entered. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear

button

to start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode button Ion the remote or hold- ing the Band Selector ! on the front panel so that MANUAL appears momentarily in the Main Information Display ˜ and then goes out.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the station using the steps outlined above. Then:

1. Press the Memory button on the remote. Note that two underscore lines will

appear in the Main Information Display ˜.

2.Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys Hcorresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once entered, the preset number will appear in the Main Information Display ˜.

3.Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations

To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys Hthat correspond to the desired station’s memory location.

To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the Preset

Stations Selector buttons #

on the

front panel or remote.

 

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Contents AVR 430 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionImportant Safety Information Introduction / Safety InformationUnpacking Front Panel Controls Coaxial Ó For more informationRear Panel Connections Digital Audio Outputs Connect theseUnswitched Outlet Switched Outlet AC Power Cord Jack Connect the ACAVR 430 when appropriate upgrades are available + and negative terminalsMain Remote Control Functions Light ButtonSelector Main Remote Control FunctionsChannel Direct Inputs the input Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Multi IR input jackInstallation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Output jacksScart A/V Connections If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a Important Note for the Use SCART-Cinch AdaptersSystem and Power Connections Main Room Remote Control ExtensionAC Power Connections Multiroom IR LinkSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup Input SetupComponent Video Inputs may be Audio SetupSet Button F To bring up the Speaker Setup menu Figure Speaker SetupOn the remote System Configuration Surround Setup Adjustments for Other Inputs Delay SettingsNight Mode Settings Output Level AdjustmentUsing EzSet Button on the remoteAn indication that the volume control was set too low Microphone Sensor at the topVolume until you can hear the test noise clearly Press the Clear ButtonSurround Mode Chart OperationNo delay available Mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channelsNo surround channels But no surround speakersSource Selection Basic OperationChannel/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode SelectionVolume Up/Down Buttons One of the most important featuresDigital Audio Playback Dolby DigitalPCM Audio Playback MP3 Audio PlaybackDigital Bitstream Indicators Speaker/Channel IndicatorsAudio, while the main feature is available Selecting a Digital SourceOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Night ModeTape Recording Puts for Tape OutputsSet Button Fto activate the Channel Adjust menu Figure Memory BackupDim Function Advanced Features Turn On Volume LevelSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Front-Panel-Display FadeAdvanced Features / Multiroom Operation Semi-OSD SettingsFull-OSD Time Out Adjustment InstallationMultiroom Setup Multiroom OperationRS-232 Control At the Multi in line, press the ‹/› buttonsMultiroom Operation / Tuner Operation Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsPreprogrammed Code Entry Configuring the RemoteAppears Automatic Code Entry Learning CommandsFappears Programming the Remote Changing DevicesMacro Programming Recording a MacroPunch-Through Configuration Power On VID 2/TV VID 3/Cable AVR Logic 7 OErasing a Macro Read a MacroVolume Punch-Through Returning the Volume Control Settings to Default OperationReturning the Channel Control Settings to Default Operation Channel Punch-ThroughEzSet Configuration Ezset Disable appears in the lower line of the LCD displayTransport Punch-Through ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons Eonce so thatRenaming Renaming a Device‹/› Navigation Buttons Eas required Renaming Individual KeysAt this point you have two options Resetting the RemoteSee page 34 for more information Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the Remote Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1 is pushed Press the AVR SelectorTechnical Specifications Harman Consumer International
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