Harman-Kardon 760, 660 owner manual Using the Tuner, RDS Operation, RDS Tuning, RDS Display Options

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OPERATION

Using the Tuner

To select the AVR 760/AVR 660’s built-in tuner:

1.Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the KL Buttons to scroll to the desired tuner band.

2.Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press it again to switch bands (AM or FM).

A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 25 will appear.

Figure 25 – FM Radio

Use the KL Buttons or the Channel Control to tune a station, as displayed on the front panel and on screen.

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the KL Buttons scans through all frequencies until a station with acceptable signal strength is found. To switch to manual tuning, in which each press of the KL Buttons steps through a single frequency increment (0.1MHz for FM, or 10kHz for AM), press the Menu Button. The Mode line will display the current setting. Each press of the OK Button toggles between automatic and manual tuning modes.

When an FM station has been tuned, toggling the tuning mode also switches between stereo and monaural play, which may improve reception of weaker stations.

A total of 30 stations (AM and FM together) may be stored as presets. When the desired station has been tuned, press the OK Button, and two dashes will flash in the front-panel display. Use the Alphanumeric Keys to enter the desired preset number.

To tune a preset station, press the M N Buttons or the I JTransport Controls, or press the Menu Button and scroll to the desired preset, then press the OK Button; or enter the preset number using the Numeric Keys. For presets 10 through 30, press 0 before the preset number. For example, to enter preset 21, press 0-2-1.

RDS Operation

The AVR 760/AVR 660 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information 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 advantage 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 Message Display and on the tv screen if this is on.

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 Play Button B on the Remote enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence:

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

•• The station’s frequency (FREQ  MODE), which is always shown on the TV On-Screen Display, is shown in the Message Display.

•• The Program Type (PTY).

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. Radiotext is not shown on the TV On-Screen Display.

•• The current time of day (CT). Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear, in that time the letters CT are shown 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 Message Display 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.

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

1.Press the Play button B until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display.

2.While the PTY is shown, press the CH/Page Up/Down or the M N Buttons or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types, as shown above starting with the PTY currently received.

3.Press either of the KL Buttons. 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 acceptable 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.

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Contents AVR 760/AVR Important Safety Information Safety InformationImportant Safety Instructions Installation Location CleaningDo Not Open the Cabinet Moving the UnitTable of Contents Introduction Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon productAudio Section Surround ModesSupplied Accessories Audio InputsAudio/Video Inputs Digital Audio InputsSetting 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p, 1080i or 1080p FRONT-PANEL ControlsVolume Knob Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume REAR-PANEL Connections OutputUse an HDMI-to-DVI adapter Remote Control Functions Main Remote ControlVolume Control Press to raise or lower the volume Zone 2 Remote Control Introduction to Home Theater Typical Home Theater SystemMultichannel Audio Surround ModesConnecting Source Devices to the AVR ConnectionsSpeaker Connections SubwooferDigital Audio Analog AudioAntennas RS-232 Serial PortVideo Connections Digital VideoSubwoofer Placement Speaker PlacementFront Speaker Placement Getting Started Source Assignment WorksheetGetting Started Installation Step Eleven Install a Multizone System Connect a Video Display Device or Switcher AVR 760 onlyConnect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input Select one or all of these methods for audio distributionStep Twelve Plug in AC Power Cords Step Thirteen Insert Batteries in RemoteStep Fourteen Program Sources Into the Remote To program the codes for a source device into the remoteTo change the device type of a Source Selector To learn individual key codesStep Fifteen Turn On the AVR 760/AVR 660 To delete a programmed or learned codeTo rename a key or device Select Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ Initial SetupUsing the On-Screen Menu System Audio and Video Input Selection Set Up SourcesSelect Cancel to return to the Speaker Setup menu Channel Inputs HDMI-Equipped Multichannel Disc PlayerAdjust Lip Sync You are now ready to begin enjoying your new receiverVolume Control Dolby VolumeDolby Volume Calibration Offset OperationSleep Timer HeadphonesMute Function Audio EffectsUsing the Tuner RDS TuningRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsUSB Playback Internet RadioUsing Docking Station Using The BridgeNetwork Playback RecordingIPod manual mode Using The Bridge II in iPod Manual ModeSelect Menu Select Next ScreenSelecting a Surround Mode Memory Troubleshooting GuideProcessor Reset Appendix Default settings AppendixTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Device TypeTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Technical Specifications FM Tuner SectionAM Tuner Section Video SectionEnglish

660, 760 specifications

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