Harman-Kardon 13828 RDS Operation, RDS Tuning, RDS Display Options, Program Search PTY

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Operation

RDS Operation

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

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 F.

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 BF 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.

•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 F 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 RDS button BF until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display F.

2.While the PTY is shown, press the Preset Up/Down button 9E or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types, as shown above. To simply search for the next station transmitting any RDS data, use the Preset Up/Down button 9E until RDS ONLY appears in the display.

3.Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons 7 , 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.

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

NOTE: Some stations transmit constant traffic information. These stations can be found by selecting TRAFFIC. The AVR will find the appro- priate station, even if it is not broadcasting traf- fic information when the search is made.

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Contents System Table of Contents Safety Information Important Safety InformationUnpacking Remote Control Functions, common for AVR 138 and DVD ` This indicator is not active See page 23 for more informationB DVD Press to select section A-B and to play repeatedly Button Random DVD Press for Random playback in random orderFunction List Following orderAs the audio source Tuning Tuner Band Selector Surround Mode Selector D Surround Mode IndicatorsFront Panel Controls English Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Installation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsOutput jacks Subwoofer OutputVideo Equipment Connections System Configuration Settings to be Made With Each Input UsedPlug the Power Cable Input SetupSpeaker Setup Press the OK button aButtons so that SUB LFE appears in the display If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressConfiguring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Press the Delay Button B Night Mode SettingsOutput Level Adjustment Buttons on the remote only, not the main volume controls Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode SelectionOperation Basic OperationWhile a mode name is still visible Digital Audio PlaybackDolby Digital PCM Audio PlaybackDigital Status Indicators Surround Mode TypesSelector button and then using the K/L Selecting a Digital SourceNight Mode Output Level Trim AdjustmentRecord mode Tape RecordingMemory Backup Channel Direct InputDisplay Brightness Tuner OperationRDS Tuning RDS OperationRDS Display Options Program Search PTYTroubleshooting Guide Processor ResetMain Power Switch Remote sensor E is obscuredTerminology TerminologyDivX Features Main Information Display Play Open/Close Press this button to open or close the Disc TrayDisc Type Indicators Chapter/Track Number Indicators ETime IndicatorsLights when a disc is playing in the normal mode Lights when the disc is pausedOptical Digital Output Video Output Coaxial Digital Output Component Video OutputsDVD-Audio 2-Channel PCM Setup and Connections Connecting to a TV OnlyBefore connecting your DVD 28, please S separate video output connector sepaConnecting to a Receiver Analog Audio Outputs to any analogImportant Notes on Scart and RGB format For your reference Dolby Digital and DTSDVD-Audio 6-Channel Audio Outputs toDisc Playback Features Playback BasicsBasic Play About DivX Movie Files Playing a DivX Movie DiscBefore playing DivX movie discs, please note the following Insert a disc and close the traySystem Setup System DefaultsSet Up Menu System SettingsAudio Settings Audio Adjustments Submenu Outputs . Three settings are availableDigital Audio Outputs If your receiver or processor does not haveVideo Settings DelayComponent Video Outputs to maxi Composite VideoTV Picture Adjustment with Test Screen Test ScreenTest Screen Using the On-Screen Status Display Player MenuNavigation Buttons to highlight CD Playback Navigation ButtonUse the KLM N Navigation Button Use the KL Navigation Buttons toVideo Off Feature Repeat PlayRandom Play Selecting a TrackMP3, Windows Media and Jpeg Playback MP3, Windows Media and Jpeg PlaybackSpecific File Types That May be Played on the DVD 28 Are MP3 or WMA Disc PlaybackOK Button a to start the first track Use the KLM N Navigation ButtonsJpeg Playback Buttons to explore the enlarged imageTroubleShooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause SolutionHdmi Output Use 6-Channel Audio OutputsTechnical Specifications for AVR Technical Specifications for DVD English Harman Consumer Group, Inc

13828 specifications

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