Harman Kardon AVR 145 Owner's Manual

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34OPERATIONRadio stations may be selected in one of four ways:1. If you know the frequency number, enter it directly by first pressingthe Direct Button on the remote, and then using the Numeric Keys.2. After you have programmed Preset stations (see below), either enterthe Preset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the front-panel Preset Stations Button to scroll through the list of presets.3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front-panel or remote) the AVR 145 will scan in the chosen direction until astation with acceptable signal strength is detected. Press the TuningButton again to stop scanning.4. In Manual tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons theAVR 145 will tune the next frequency increment (0.1MHz for FM, or10kHz for AM) in the selected direction. Press and hold the TuningButton for faster scanning.Figure 57 – Tuning a StationPress the Tuning Mode Button (TUN-M on the remote) to switchbetween Auto and Manual tuning modes. When an FM station has beentuned, pressing the Tuning Mode Button will switch between stereo andmono tuning, which may improve reception of weaker stations.Figure 58 – Tuning ModeTo store a station in one of the 30 presets:1. Tune the desired station.2. Press the Memory Button on the remote.3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number.Figure 59 – Storing a Preset StationRecordingTwo-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as compositeand S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recordingoutputs. Thus, to make a recording, you need only make sure to con-nect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, asdescribed in the Installation section, insert blank media and make surethe recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing.NOTES:1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, anddigital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form.However, you may record a coaxial or optical digital audiosource using either type of digital audio output.2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording.Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may notbe recorded using the digital audio connections, although ifthe source is connected to the AVR using the analog audioconnections, an analog recording may be made.3. Component video sources are not available for recording.4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyrightrestrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplica-tion of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.UsingThe Bridge is an optional dock that may be used with a compatible iPod(not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input onthe AVR 145 and the iPod is docked, you may play the audio materialson your iPod through your high-quality audio system, operate the iPodusing the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigationmessages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display, andcharge the iPod.Either press the front-panel Source Selector repeatedly until the mes-sage “DMP/The Bridge is CONNECTED” scrolls across the front paneland semi-OSD displays, or press the DMP Button on the remote toselect The Bridge as the input source.(Left) Figure 60 – Using The Bridge (Remote)(Above) Figure 61 – Using The Bridge (Front Panel)The BridgeTM