Displaying Radio Text (RT)

1 Press RT/PTY/TP once.

The RT information scrolls across the display.

Note

The message “Waiting” may appear while the AV receiver waits for the RT information.

If the message “No Text Data” appears on the display, no RT information is available.

Finding Stations by Type (PTY)

You can search for radio stations by type.

1

Press RT/PTY/TP twice.

 

The current program type appears on the display.

2

Use PRESET e/rto select the type of program

 

you want.

 

See the table shown later in this chapter.

3

To start the search, press ENTER.

 

The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the

 

type you specified, at which point it stops briefly

 

before continuing with the search.

4

When a station you want to listen to is found, press

 

ENTER.

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found” appears.

Listening to Traffic News (TP)

You can search for stations that broadcast traffic news.

1 Press RT/PTY/TP three times.

If the current radio station is broadcasting TP (Traffic Program), “[TP]” will appear on the display, and traffic news will be heard as and when it’s broadcast. If “TP” without square brackets appears, this means that the station is not broadcasting TP.

2 To locate a station that is broadcasting TP, press

ENTER.

The AV receiver searches until it finds a station that’s broadcasting TP.

If no stations are found, the message “Not Found” appears.

RDS program types (PTY)

Type

Display

 

 

None

None

 

 

News reports

News

 

 

Current affairs

Affairs

 

 

Information

Info

 

 

Sport

Sport

 

 

Education

Educate

 

 

Drama

Drama

 

 

Culture

Culture

 

 

Science and technology

Science

 

 

Varied

Varied

 

 

Pop music

Pop M

 

 

Rock music

Rock M

 

 

Middle of the road music

Easy M

 

 

Light classics

Light M

 

 

Serious classics

Classics

 

 

Other music

Other M

 

 

Weather

Weather

 

 

Finance

Finance

 

 

Children’s programmes

Children

 

 

Social affairs

Social

 

 

Religion

Religion

 

 

Phone in

Phone In

 

 

Travel

Travel

 

 

Leisure

Leisure

 

 

Jazz music

Jazz

 

 

Country music

Country

 

 

National music

Nation M

 

 

Oldies music

Oldies

 

 

Folk music

Folk M

 

 

Documentary

Document

 

 

Alarm test

TEST

 

 

Alarm

Alarm!

 

 

En

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Onkyo HT-R390 Displaying Radio Text RT, Finding Stations by Type PTY, Enter, Listening to Traffic News TP

HT-R390 specifications

The Onkyo HT-R390 is a versatile and powerful home theater receiver designed to bring an exceptional audio experience to your living space. Known for its combination of affordability and performance, the HT-R390 seamlessly integrates into any home entertainment setup, providing a wide range of features and technologies that enhance both sound quality and usability.

One of the standout features of the Onkyo HT-R390 is its robust power output, delivering up to 100 watts per channel across a 5.1-channel configuration. This ensures that users can experience rich, dynamic sound whether they are watching movies, listening to music, or playing video games. The receiver also supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, allowing for an immersive audio experience that complements high-definition video.

Connectivity options are abundant with the HT-R390. The receiver is equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, making it easy to connect various sources such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It also features audio return channel (ARC) support, which simplifies the connection between your television and the receiver, allowing for streamlined audio playback from your TV's built-in apps. Additionally, the receiver includes a variety of inputs, such as optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as analog audio inputs, providing versatility for connecting legacy devices.

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In conclusion, the Onkyo HT-R390 stands out in the competitive market of home theater receivers due to its combination of powerful audio performance, versatile connectivity options, and user-friendly features. For anyone looking to upgrade their home entertainment system, the HT-R390 provides an excellent balance of affordability and high-quality sound reproduction.