Harman Kardon AVR 247 Owner's Manual

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41OPERATION2. After you have programmed Preset stations (see below), either enter thePreset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the Preset StationsButtons (front panel or remote) to scroll through the list of presets.3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (frontpanel or remote), the AVR 247 will scan in the chosen direction untila station 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 247 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 70 – Tuning a StationPress the Tuning Mode Button (TUN-M on the remote) to switchbetween Auto and Manual tuning modes. See Figure 71. When anFM station has been tuned, pressing the Tuning Mode Button will switchbetween stereo and mono tuning, which may improve reception ofweaker stations.Figure 71 – Tuning ModeTo store a station in one of the 30 presets (see Figure 72):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 72 – Storing a Preset StationXM Radio OperationXM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offers hundreds of programchannels, as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities.The AVR 247 is “XM Ready,” which means that it is able to receive theXM service when an optional XM antenna module is connected and theservice activated. As of this writing, the Audiovox® CNP 1000 “Connectand Play” module for home audio use and the XM Mini-Tuner andHome Dock (Models CNP-2000 and CNP-2000H) are compatible withthe AVR 247. Additional modules may become available in the future.Modules produced for automotive, or “mobile,” use are not compatiblewith the AVR 247.NOTE: To listen to XM Radio using the AVR 247, you will needto purchase an XM antenna module and subscription, and youwill need to activate your module. (Note that XM service is notavailable in Alaska or Hawaii.) Visit the XM Radio Web site atwww.xmradio.com for more information.Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the rear of the AVR 247.Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a south-facing window in order to obtain reception from the XM satellite.Select XM Radio as the source in one of the following three ways(see Figure 73):1. Press the Source Selector button on the front panel repeatedly untilXM Radio is selected. XM will only appear in the Message Display.2. Press the Tuner Band Button (front-panel or remote) repeatedly untilXM Radio is selected.3. Press the XM Radio Input Selector on the remote.Figure 73 – XM Radio Source SelectionYou should be able to tune in Channel 1, the Preview Channel, toconfirm that your equipment is ready for activation. There are threeways to tune an XM Radio channel (see Figure 70):1. Enter the channel number directly using the Numeric Keys on theremote. It is not necessary to press the Direct Button first.2. Press the Tuning Buttons on the front panel or remote to scanthrough the channels. Auto tuning mode is not available.3. The AVR 247 is capable of storing up to 40 XM Radio preset channels.The presets are divided into five banks, denoted by the letters Athrough E, with eight numeric presets per bank. After you haveprogrammed preset stations (see below), you may select one bypressing the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET SEARCH appears,then using the ⁄ /¤ Buttons to change the bank (A through E).Use the Preset Buttons to scan through the eight numeric positionswithin a bank.When you are able to hear Channel 1, you are ready to activate yourmodule. If you don’t hear Channel 1, make sure the module’s plug isfirmly seated in the XM Antenna jack, and that the module is near asouth-facing window. Try unfolding the module and rotating it to obtainreception. You may need to purchase an extension cable, available onthe XM Radio site, to ensure that the module is near the window.Tune to Channel 0 for a display of your antenna module’s Radio IDnumber, required for activation.The current channel number and preset location will appear in the upperline of the Message Display, and the channel’s name will appear in thelower line. Three signal-strength bars will appear to the right of the