Harman-Kardon 347 owner manual Tuner Operation, RDS Operation, RDS Tuning, RDS Display Options

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Tuner Operation

RDS Operation

The AVR 347 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 347 Audio/ Video Receiver Table of Contents Declaration of ConformityDescription and Features IntroductionSafety Information Important Safety InformationInstallation Location CleaningUnpacking Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surfaceHeadphone Jack $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Front Panel ControlsSee page 44 for more information on the Channel Indicators # Preset Stations Selector Press thisDigital Input Selector When playing a Rear Panel Connections Digital Audio Outputs Connect these Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions See page 46 for more information Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Change the input Zone II.2 Remote Control FunctionsChangers Zone II.2 Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Equipment ConnectionsHdmi Connections Hdmi Input ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections With the AVR 347 turned off, connectVideo Connection Notes Scart A/V ConnectionsVideo Video In/Out jacks, if it´s a recording VCR Important Note for Adapter Cables Important Notes for S-Video connectionsTV, see item below Important Note for the Use SCART-Cinch AdaptersSystem and Power Connections Main Room Remote Control ExtensionBUS Installation Connections AC Power ConnectionsSpeaker Placement Speaker SelectionSystem Configuration Using the On-Screen DisplaySystem Setup First Turn OnInput Setup Coax Source InputVideo Optical Surround Setup Night Mode Settings Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQStereo-Direct Bypass Mode Stereo-Digital ModeNavigation Buttons E to highlight System Configuration Manual Setup Speaker Size SetupCenter System Configuration Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Up the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly When all channels have the same output levelIs then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video Main menu appears on the screenSurround Mode Chart OperationDolby 3 Stereo ReferenceWide Main speakers and a subwooferUsing the Sleep Timer Basic OperationSource Selection Video Input SelectionControls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode SelectionVolume Up/Down Buttons Channel/8-Channel Direct InputDigital Audio Playback Dolby DigitalPCM Audio Playback Selecting a Digital SourceDigital Bitstream Indicators Surround Mode TypesIncoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes Incoming Signal Available Surround Modes PCM Playback IndicationsNight Mode Speaker/Channel IndicatorsSee Figure Using Tape RecordingPressing the DMP Selector Button Menu ButtonOutput Level Adjustment With Source Signals Memory BackupNormal output level adjustment for You may then navigate the menus as explained aboveMultiroom Multiroom OperationSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Or mute the output G Remote roomVideo Adjustments Video AdjustmentsAdvanced Features Front-Panel-Display FadeAdvanced Features Turn On Volume LevelSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out AdjustmentDefault Surround Mode Basic Tuner OperationRDS Tuning Tuner OperationRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsProgramming the Remote Programming the Remote with CodesCode Readout Direct Code EntryLearning Codes from a Remote Erasing Learned CodesVID1/VCR VID3/TV VID2/CBL/SAT Press the Input Selector 45 buttonErasing Macro Commands Macro ProgrammingProgrammed Device Functions Press the AVR SelectorChannel Control Punch-Through Volume Punch-ThroughTransport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List DVDAVR DVD Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPower Switch 1 is pushed Remote sensor Ú is obscuredTechnical Specifications Video Center Speaker SizeTable A4 Source Input Settings Harman Consumer Group, Inc

347 specifications

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