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 (Traf- fic 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 SR308 instruction manual Finding Stations by Type PTY, Listening to Traffic News TP, RDS program types PTY

SR308 specifications

The Onkyo SR308 is a versatile and powerful 5.1-channel home theater receiver designed to elevate your audio experience. Engineered with a robust set of features, it plays a significant role in delivering high-quality sound reproduction and accommodating modern entertainment systems.

One of the main features of the Onkyo SR308 is its capability to output 100 watts per channel, ensuring dynamic and impactful sound for movies and music. This power output allows the receiver to drive speakers efficiently, delivering clear dialogues and rich music without distortion, even at higher volumes.

The SR308 supports multiple audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which brings a cinematic feel to home entertainment. The built-in decoding for these high-definition formats enhances the listening experience, making it possible to enjoy every nuance of the soundtracks in your favorite films.

Connectivity is another strong point of the Onkyo SR308. It offers four HDMI inputs, which allow for multiple high-definition devices to be connected simultaneously. This feature is particularly beneficial for users with a variety of devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The HDMI output supports 3D video pass-through and can handle 4K resolution, ensuring the receiver is future-proof for upcoming technologies.

In addition to HDMI connectivity, the SR308 includes traditional audio inputs such as optical and coaxial digital inputs, as well as analogue stereo inputs. This variety ensures compatibility with a wide range of audio sources, whether they be older devices or the latest offerings.

Onkyo’s proprietary technologies, such as Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Audyssey Dynamic Volume, are integrated into the SR308 to enhance social listening levels. Audyssey Dynamic EQ optimizes sound based on the volume level, maintaining clarity and detail without overwhelming distortion. Meanwhile, Audyssey Dynamic Volume intelligently adjusts audio levels during playback, preventing sudden loud spikes while preserving the overall dynamic range.

The receiver also has an intuitive on-screen setup guide, making it easier for users to configure their home theater setup without much hassle. This user-friendly design extends to the remote control, which provides quick access to a range of functions, including sound field processing and input selection.

With its blend of power, connectivity, and advanced audio technologies, the Onkyo SR308 represents an excellent choice for those looking to enhance their home theater audio experience, catering to both casual viewers and audiophiles alike.