Using the Tuner

Listening to the Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TUNING

/ PRESET

MASTER VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

STANDBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A SPEAKERS B

TONE

+

STEREO

LISTENING MODE

DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT

RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE

RETURN

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 3 INPUT

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

PURE AUDIO

MULTl CH

DVD

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

TAPE

TUNER

CD

VCR

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.

1

Use the [TUNER] input selector

TUNER

 

 

button to select either AM or FM.

 

In this example, FM has been selected.

 

Band

Frequency

(Actual display depends on country.)

AM Frequency Step Setup (not North American model)

Here you can specify the AM frequency step used in your area. When this setting is changed, all radio presets are deleted.

1Press the [SETUP] button and

 

use the Up and Down [

]/[

]

 

buttons to select “0. Hardware

 

Setup,” and then press [ENTER].

 

 

 

 

2

Use the Up and Down [

]/[

]

buttons to select “AM Freq,” and then use the Left and Right

[]/[ ] buttons to select:

10 kHz: Select if 10 kHz steps are used in your area.

9 kHz: Select if 9 kHz steps are used in your area.

3Press the [SETUP] button.

Setup closes.

Note:

This procedure can also be performed on the remote controller by using its [SETUP] button, arrow buttons, and [ENTER] button.

Tuning into Radio Stations

Auto Tuning Mode

1 TUNING MODE

Press the [TUNING MODE] button

so that the AUTO indicator

 

 

appears on the display.

2Press the TUNING Up or Down

TUNING / PRESET

[ ]/[ ] button.

 

Searching stops when a station is

ENTER

found.

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

TUNED AUTO

FM STEREO

Manual Tuning Mode

1

TUNING MODE

Press the [TUNING MODE] button

so that the AUTO indicator disap-

 

 

pears from the display.

2Press and hold the TUNING Up or

TUNING / PRESET

Down [ ]/[ ] button.

 

The frequency stops changing when

ENTER

you release the button.

 

 

Press the buttons repeatedly to change

 

the frequency one step at a time.

The American model changes FM frequency in 0.2 MHz steps, 10 kHz steps for AM. For other models it’s 0.05 MHz steps for FM and 9 kHz steps for AM.

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.

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Onkyo HT-S780 instruction manual Using the Tuner, Listening to the Radio, Tuning into Radio Stations

HT-S780 specifications

The Onkyo HT-S780 is a home theater system designed to deliver an immersive audio-visual experience for movie enthusiasts and music lovers alike. This all-in-one system combines the latest technologies with user-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for both newcomers and experienced users in the world of home entertainment.

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The receiver at the heart of the HT-S780 boasts an array of connectivity options. It features multiple HDMI inputs, allowing users to connect various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. With HDMI ARC support, the system is also capable of transmitting audio back to the receiver from compatible smart TVs using a single HDMI cable. This simplifies setup and reduces cable clutter.

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