Onkyo TX-SR309 Playing USB Device, Listening to AM/FM Radio, Extended Mode control

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Extended Mode control

The content information is displayed (lists are displayed) on-screen, and you can control the content while looking at the screen.

Top screen list:

Playlists, Artists, Albums, Genres, Songs, Composers, Shuffle Songs, Now Playing

Playing USB Device

The on-screen navigation menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT.

This section explains how to play music files on a USB device (e.g., USB flash drives and MP3 players).

See also:

“USB Features” (page 48).

Listening to AM/FM Radio

This section describes the procedure using the buttons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.

Using the Tuner

With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for quick selection.

You can change the frequency steps (page 34).

1 Press AM or FM to select either “AM” or “FM”.

In this example, FM has been selected.

Band Frequency

1

Press USB to select the “USB” input.

2

Plug your USB device into the USB port at the

 

front of the AV receiver.

 

While reading the contents of your USB device, the

 

message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

3

Press ENTER.

 

A list of the device’s contents appears. To open a

folder, use q/wto select it, and then press ENTER.

4 Use q/wto select a music file, and press ENTER or

1to start playback.

Note

If the media you connect is not supported, the message “No Storage” will appear on the display.

If you connect a USB hard disk drive to the AV receiver’s USB port, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.

The AV receiver supports USB MP3 players that support the USB Mass Storage Class standard, which allows USB storage devices to be connected to computers without the need for special drivers or software. Note that not all USB MP3 players support the USB Mass Storage Class standard. Refer your USB MP3 player’s instruction manual for details.

Protected WMA music files on an MP3 player cannot be played.

Onkyo accepts no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or damage to data stored on a USB mass storage device when that device is used with the AV receiver. We recommend that you back up your important music files beforehand.

MP3 players containing music files that are managed with special music software are not supported.

Operation with all USB mass storage devices including the ability to power them is not guaranteed.

Do not connect your USB mass storage device via a USB hub. The USB mass storage device must be connected directly to the AV receiver’s USB port.

If the USB mass storage device contains a lot of data, the AV receiver make take a while to read it.

USB memory devices with security functions cannot be played.

Do not disconnect the USB device or USB cable that comes with iPod/iPhone to the USB port at the front of the AV receiver, while the message “Connecting...” appears on the display.

En

(Actual display depends on the country.)

Tuning into Radio Stations

Auto tuning mode

1

Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator

 

lights on the display.

2

Press TUNING q/w.

 

Searching stops when a station is found.

When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO indicator lights on the display, as shown.

FM STEREO

AUTO

TUNED

Tip

Tuning into weak FM stereo stations

If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.

Alternatively, you can use the remote controller’s MODE and arrow buttons.

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Contents TX-SR309 Local regulations when disposing of batteries Temperature protection operates if the apparatusAttain an abnormal high temperature 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf orPrecautions Supplied Accessories Make sure you have the following accessoriesInstalling the batteries Aiming the remote controllerContents Features AmplifierProcessing MiscellaneousListening Mode buttons Memory button Tuning Mode button Display buttonFront & Rear Panels Front PanelRear Panel Remote Control jackDisplay Remote Controller Controlling the AV ReceiverConnecting the AV Receiver Connecting Your SpeakersConnecting the Speaker Cables Push-type speaker terminalsSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsUsing a Powered Subwoofer Attaching the Speaker Cable LabelsAbout AV Connections Connected image with AV componentsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableJack Components Assignable Connecting Components with HdmiAudio return channel ARC function See Recording to make a connection for video recording Connecting Your ComponentsHow to record the video Connecting Onkyo uComponents Connecting a Recording ComponentSystem On/Auto Power On Remote ControlConnecting Antenna Connecting the Power CordSee Auto Standby about a power management setting Turning On/Off the AV ReceiverTurning On Turning OffPlaying the Connected Component Controlling Contents of USB DevicesPlayback Playing iPod/iPhone via USB Standard Mode controlUnderstanding Icons on the Display Extended Mode control Using the TunerTuning into Radio Stations Playing USB DevicePresetting AM/FM Stations Using RDS excluding North American and Taiwan modelsListening to Traffic News TP Displaying Radio Text RTFinding Stations by Type PTY Using Basic Functions Using the Listening ModesSelecting Listening Modes About Listening ModesListening Modes Speaker LayoutOnkyo-Original DSP Listening Modes Listening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Using the Home Menu Selecting Speakers a and B Using the Sleep TimerSetting the Display Brightness Using the Music OptimizerDisplaying Source Information Changing the Input DisplayUsing Headphones Muting the AV ReceiverRecording AV RecordingCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Advanced SetupOn-screen Setup Menus Hdmi Input Component Component Video InputDigital Audio Digital Audio Input Explanatory NotesSp Config Speaker Configuration Sp Distance Speaker DistanceAudio Adjust Multiplex/Mono SettingsDolby Settings DTS SettingSource Setup Theater-Dimensional Setting NameSync Audio SelectorHardware Hdmi Setup Hdmi Ctrl RihdHdmi Through Audio TV OutUsing the Audio Settings Tone Control SettingsSpeaker Levels Late Night FunctionMusic Optimizer CinemaFILTERMusic Optimizer Cinema FilterControlling Your iPod/iPhone Using the Onkyo DockIPod/iPhone Playback via Onkyo Dock Available buttons Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes Entering Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Controlling Other Onkyo ComponentsResetting Remote Mode Buttons Resetting the Remote ControllerControlling Other Components Controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Player, HD DVD PlayerDisc + Components Buttons DVDplayerCassettetape deck Troubleshooting Can’t turn on the AV receiverAV receiver turns off unexpectedly There’s no sound, or it’s very quietThere’s no sound with a certain signal format Speaker volume cannot be set as requiredAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundRemote controller doesn’t work Can’t access the music files on a USB deviceStandby power consumption Sound changes when I connect my headphonesVideo Atton Gain is reduced by 2 dB Video Attoff defaultVideo Attenuation Audio Connection Formats Connection Tips and Video Signal PathVideo Connection Formats Supported Audio File Formats USB FeaturesUSB Device Requirements About Copyright Protection About HdmiSupported Audio Formats Operations that can be performed with Connection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or RecorderAbout p-compatible components How to connect and setup Confirm the connecting and settingConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerSpecifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section Tuner SectionMemo Memo Memo Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch