Onkyo SR308 instruction manual Listening to the Radio, Using the Tuner, Tuning into Radio Stations

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Listening to the Radio

This section describes the procedure using the but- tons 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.

Listening to the Radio

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

In this example, FM has been selected. Each time you press TUNER, the radio band changes between AM and FM.

Band Frequency

(Actual display depends on the country.)

Tuning into Radio Stations

Auto tuning mode

1Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator lights on the display.

2Press 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

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

Manual tuning mode

1Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off on the display.

2Press and hold TUNING q/w.

The frequency stops changing when you release the button.

Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency one step at a time.

This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (or 50/9kHz) steps.

In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.

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.

Tip

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

Tuning into stations by frequency

You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter- ing the appropriate frequency.

1 On the remote controller, press TUNER repeat- edly to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN.

(Actual display depends on the country.)

2 Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 87.50 (FM), press 8, 7, 5, 0.

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Contents TX-SR308 10 cm 4 at the rear. The rear edge of the shelf or Always consider the environmental issues and followBoard above the apparatus shall be set 10 cm Away from the rear panel or wall, creating a flue-likePrecautions Using the Remote Controller Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Batteries Aiming the Remote ControllerContents Amplifier FeaturesProcessing MiscellaneousFront Panel Front & Rear PanelsDisplay UREMOTE Control jackRear Panel Front Speakers B terminalsControlling the AV Receiver Remote ControllerAbout Home Theater Speakers a and BEnjoying Home Theater Connecting Your Speakers Connecting the AV ReceiverSpeaker Configuration Speaker Connection PrecautionsConnecting the Speaker Cables Connecting a Powered SubwooferSpeakers a Connected image with AV components About AV ConnectionsAV Cables and Jacks Hdmi cableConnecting Components with Hdmi Jack Signal ComponentsAudio return channel ARC function Connecting External Components Using the AUX Input jack on the front panelHow to record the video Connecting Antenna Connecting Onkyo uComponentsSystem On/Auto Power On Remote ControlDepends on the Audio TV OUT setting On-screen setup menus are displayed whenWhich Connections Should I Use? Video Connection Formats Turning On/Off the AV Receiver Turning On Turning Off Setting the Display Brightness Using the Music OptimizerDisplaying Source Information Press Music Optimizer on the front panelUsing Headphones Using the Sleep TimerMuting the AV Receiver Changing the Input DisplayTuning into Radio Stations Using the TunerListening to the Radio Listening to the RadioUsing RDS excluding North American models Presetting FM/AM StationsFinding Stations by Type PTY Listening to Traffic News TPRDS program types PTY Recording Connecting a Recording ComponentAV Recording Recording Separate AV SourcesExplanatory Notes About Listening ModesSpeaker Layout Listening ModesListening modes cannot be selected with some source formats Onkyo-Original DSP Listening ModesAdvanced Setup On-screen Setup MenusCommon Procedures in Setup Menu Component Component Video Input Hdmi InputDigital Audio Digital Audio Input SubwooferSp Distance Speaker Distance Sp Config Speaker ConfigurationMultiplex/Mono Settings Audio AdjustDolby Settings Level Cal Level CalibrationHdmi Setup Name EditHardware LipSync Power ControlHdmi Control Rihd Audio Return Ch ARCTone Control Settings Using the Audio SettingsSpeaker Levels Late Night FunctionCinemaFILTER Music OptimizerAudio Selector SyncDigital Input Signal Formats Adjusting the Bass & TrebleBass Treble Controlling iPod Connecting an Onkyo DockModels sold are different depending on the region Onkyo Dock CableUsing the Onkyo Dock UP-A1 DockRI Dock Controlling Your iPod Without the RI ControlWith the RI Control Onkyo Dock Buttons Available buttons3, 2, 5 RepeatEntering Remote Control Codes Preprogrammed Remote Control CodesRemote Control Codes for Onkyo Components Connected via u Controlling Other ComponentsResetting the Remote Controller Resetting Remote Mode ButtonsYou can reset the remote controller to its default settings Controlling Other ComponentsCassettetape deck Number 1 to Number +10Disc + Standby indicator flashes red TroubleshootingCan’t turn on the AV receiver There’s no sound, or it’s very quietVolume cannot be set to There’s no sound with a certain signal formatAbout DTS signals Only the front speakers produce soundAV receiver’s remote controller doesn’t control your iPod Remote controller doesn’t workThere’s no picture from a source connected to an Hdmi On-screen menus don’t appearCan’t record Sound changes when I connect my headphonesHow do I change the language of a multiplex source Ufunctions don’t workAmplifier Section SpecificationsGeneral Video SectionAbout Hdmi Supported Audio FormatsAbout Copyright Protection Using an RIHD-compatible TV, Player, or Recorder About p-compatible componentsOperations that can be performed with p connection Confirm the connecting and setting How to connect and setupConfirm the settings Operate with the remote controllerOnkyo Europe Electronics GmbH UK Branch Onkyo Europe Electronics GmbH