Harman Kardon AVR154 Service Manual

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37OPERATION3. Press the Tuner Input Selector (marked AM/FM) on the remote.Press this button again to switch bands.Figure 58 – Tuner Input SelectionRadio stations may be selected in one of four ways (see Figure 59):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 PresetStations Button (front-panel or remote), to scroll through the list ofpresets.3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front-panel or remote) the AVR 154 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 154 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 59 – Tuning a StationPress the Tuning Mode Button (TUN-M on the remote) to switchbetween Auto and Manual tuning modes. See Figure 60. When an FMstation has been tuned, pressing the Tuning Mode Button will switchbetween stereo and mono tuning, which may improve reception ofweaker stations.Figure 60 – Tuning ModeTo store a station in one of the 30 presets (see Figure 61):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 61 – 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 connectyour audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as describedin the Installation section, insert blank media and make sure the recorderis 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. If the sourceis connected to the AVR using the analog audio connections,an analog recording may be made.3. HDMI and Component video sources are not available forrecording.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.AUX InputEnjoy the full power and resolution of your Harman Kardon system,including a variety of analog surround modes, while listening to contentstored on your portable device.The Auxiliary Audio Input mini jack is provided on the AVR’s rear panelfor convenient connection of portable players, such as CD players andthe iPod (iPod and cable not included). Purchase a stereo cable witha 1/8" plug on at least one end for connection to the Auxiliary AudioInput. Plug the other end of the cable into the portable device’s head-phone output, and operate the device using its own controls. You mayalso use a cable with separate left and right audio plugs at one end forconnection to any component equipped with analog audio outputs.No video connection is available with the AUX input. However, the AVRwill use the last-selected analog video input when the AUX source isselected.AVR154 harman/kardon27