INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Congratulations!
With the purchase of the
Harman Kardon TU 970 you are about to begin
many years of listening enjoyment.
While sophisticated systems are hard at work
within the TU 970 to make all of this happen,
hookup and operation are simple.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new
tuner, we urge you to take a few minutes to read
through this manual. This will ensure that
connections are made properly. In addition, a
few minutes spent learning the functions of the
various controls will enable you to take advan-
tage of all the power the TU 970 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or operation, please contact your
dealer. He is your best local source of information.
Description and Features
The TU 970 is equipped with DAB (Digital Audio
Broadcast) and RDS (Radio Data System),
bringing a wide range of information to radio
listeners.
Until now, analogue radio signals such as FM
or AM have been subject to numerous kinds of
interference on their way from the transmitter to
your radio. These problems were caused by
mountains, high-rise buildings and weather
conditions.
With DAB, you can now receive CD-like quality
radio programs without any annoying interference
and signal distortion.
Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system
for transmitting station identification, a descrip-
tion of the station’s program type, indication of
national, regional or local programs and the
correct time. RDS also allows you to search for
favorite program types. A DOT-matrix display
brings all this information to you with high
visibility. As more FM stations become equipped
with RDS capabilities, the TU 970 will serve as
an easy to use center for both information and
entertainment.
