Note

In some cases, the text characters displayed on the AV receiver may not be identical to those broadcast by the radio station. Also, unexpected characters may be displayed when unsupported characters are received. This is not a malfunction.

If the signal from an RDS station is weak, RDS data may be displayed intermittently or not at all.

Displaying Radio Text (RT)

1 Press RT/PTY/TP once.

The RT information scrolls across the AV receiver’s display.

Note

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

If the message “No Text Data” appears, 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 AV

 

receiver’s 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 AV receiver’s display. 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.

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Turning On & Basic Operations

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!

 

 

 

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TX-NR414 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR414 is a versatile and feature-rich AV receiver designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. With its robust audio performance and array of modern connectivity options, it is an excellent choice for users looking to create a cinematic sound environment.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR414 is its ability to deliver immersive surround sound. The receiver supports multiple audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring that you receive high-definition sound quality while watching movies or playing games. With its 5.1-channel surround sound capability, the TX-NR414 can be paired with a variety of speakers to create a rich soundstage that brings your media to life.

In terms of power, the TX-NR414 offers a solid output of 80 watts per channel, providing ample headroom for most home theater setups. This ensures that sound remains clear and distortion-free, even at higher volumes. The receiver also offers a range of tuning options, allowing users to customize their audio experience based on their preferences and the characteristics of their room.

Connectivity is another strong point of the Onkyo TX-NR414. It comes equipped with six HDMI inputs, allowing you to connect multiple devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The HDMI ports support 4K Ultra HD passthrough, making it future-proof for your high-definition viewing needs. Additionally, the receiver is equipped with a USB port, enabling easy playback of audio files directly from flash drives.

Onkyo also integrates its own proprietary technologies into the TX-NR414. Notably, the receiver features Audyssey room correction technology, which analyzes the acoustics of your room and optimizes the sound output accordingly. This ensures that you enjoy balanced audio regardless of your room’s layout or speaker placement.

The TX-NR414 also provides a user-friendly interface with an easy-to-navigate on-screen display. This makes setup straightforward, and the inclusion of network features allows for music streaming via services like Spotify, Pandora, and others. Moreover, the receiver’s compatibility with Apple AirPlay makes it simple to stream audio directly from iOS devices.

In summary, the Onkyo TX-NR414 impresses with its powerful audio capabilities, modern connectivity options, and user-friendly features that cater to the needs of any home theater enthusiast. Whether you’re watching movies or listening to music, this AV receiver aims to deliver a top-notch experience.