Listening to vTuner Internet Radio

You need to connect the AV receiver to your home network (page 91). The on-screen menus appear only on a TV that is connected to the HDMI OUT

MAIN.

The vTuner Internet Radio Service is a portal site featuring radio stations from all over the world.

You can search for stations by categories such as genre or location. The AV receiver is preinstalled with this service.

1

Press NET.

 

The network service screen appears, and the NET

 

indicator lights. If it flashes, verify that the Ethernet

 

cable is firmly connected to the AV receiver.

 

 

 

Tip

 

 

• The same operation can be done by selecting “Network

 

Service” in the Home menu.

2

Use q/w/e/rto select “vTuner Internet Radio”

 

and then press ENTER.

3

Use q/wto select a program and then press

 

ENTER.

Playback starts.

My Music

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Great Artist

My Favorite

Tip

You can find stations similar to the one being played. During playback, press MENU on the remote controller, select “Stations like this” and press ENTER.

Turning On & Basic Operations

Adding vTuner Internet Radio Stations to Favorites

There are two ways you can register specific Internet radio stations (programs) from the vTuner Internet Radio.

Adding to My Favorites

The selected program will be added to “My Favorites” on the network service screen, which appears when pressing NET on the remote controller.

1.Press MENU with the station selected or while a station is playing.

2.Use q/wto select “Add to My Favorites”, and press

ENTER.

3.Use q/w/e/rto select “OK”, and press ENTER.

Tip

• You can rename the stations saved in “My Favorites”.

Adding to vTuner Internet Radio’s Favorites

Select “vTuner Internet Radio” and press ENTER to display the “Favorites” folder that appears on the same screen as “Stations By Genre”, “Stations By Location”, etc. This is where your favorite Internet radio bookmarks will be stored.

To register your favorite stations using a personal computer, you need to connect your PC to the same network as the AV receiver. Enter the ID# (MAC address) of your unit on the http://onkyo.vtuner.com/ portal. You can then register your favorite radio programs. The ID# is shown at the bottom of the “vTuner Internet Radio” top menu, and the AV receiver’s MAC address is shown on “Network” of the Setup menu (page 64).

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TX-NR515 specifications

The Onkyo TX-NR515 is a prominent feature-rich AV receiver that caters to home theater enthusiasts seeking quality audio performance and versatile connectivity options. Launched as part of Onkyo’s esteemed lineup, the TX-NR515 is designed to enhance the experience of multichannel audio for movies, music, and gaming.

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Equipped with multiple HDMI inputs, the TX-NR515 offers flexibility to connect a variety of devices, including Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. It supports 4K video pass-through and upscaling, ensuring that content displayed on compatible televisions retains its quality. This feature allows users to enjoy high-resolution visuals alongside high-fidelity audio.

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