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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Onkyo TX-NR515 En-33, Displaying Radio Text RT, Finding Stations by Type PTY, Listening to Traffic News TP

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.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR515 is its support for 7.2-channel surround sound, capable of delivering immersive audio experiences that draw listeners into their favorite media. With a power output of 95 watts per channel into 8 ohms, this receiver offers robust audio performance that can fill larger rooms without losing clarity or impact. The inclusion of Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding allows for high-definition sound quality, making it an excellent choice for movie nights or music playback.

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.

The receiver also embraces modern digital technology with features like built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling seamless wireless streaming from popular services like Spotify, Pandora, and more. Additionally, users can connect their smartphones or tablets directly to the receiver, making it easy to play their music collection without cumbersome wires.

Another feature enhancing the audio experience is Onkyo’s Multi-Zone capability, which allows users to enjoy audio in different rooms simultaneously. This includes support for Zone 2 outputs, giving users the flexibility to entertain guests or enjoy music in various spaces in their home.

The TX-NR515 further integrates Audyssey technologies, including Audyssey MultEQ, which ensures optimal room acoustics by calibrating speakers according to the specific characteristics of a room. This technology significantly improves audio clarity while balancing sound for different listening positions.

Combining advanced audio processing, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly features, the Onkyo TX-NR515 stands out as an excellent choice for both casual listeners and audiophiles looking to elevate their home theater experience. With its robust performance, it continues to be a popular choice among users who value quality, innovation, and versatility in their audio-visual setup.