Listening to the Radio—Continued

Selecting Multicast Channels

FM HD Radio stations can transmit multiple programs on the same frequency by using what are called multicast channels. If the current HD Radio station is broadcasting multicast channels, the SPS (secondary program ser- vices) indicator lights up.

1

Press [ENTER].

 

ENTER

The SPS indicator flashes.

2

Use the Up and Down Arrow

 

 

[ ]/[ ] buttons to select a multi-

 

cast channel.

ENTER

If you select a multicast channel that is not currently broadcasting, a plus [+] symbol will appear, indicating that the channel has been reserved. When broadcasting commences, that channel will be selected automatically.

Reserved channel indication

HD Radio channel number

Within 5 seconds, press [ENTER] to set the multicast channel.

Note:

Multicast channels are not available on AM.

Selecting the Audio Format (Blend Mode)

HD Radio stations transmit both analog and digital ver- sions of their programs and you can choose which one you want to listen to.

Remote

Use the [AUDIO SEL] button to

controller

select Auto or Analog.

AUDIO SEL

 

 

AV receiver

Auto: Select to use the digital sig-

AUDIO SEL

nal.

Analog: Select to use the analog sig- nal.

Note:

Multicast channels 2 through 8 only carry a digital sig- nal, so to select an audio format, you must select mul- ticast channel #1 first.

Displaying HD Radio Information

Press the [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to cycle through the available information.

Frequency

Station information

Artist information

Song title information

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Onkyo TX-NR905 Selecting Multicast Channels, Selecting the Audio Format Blend Mode, Displaying HD Radio Information

TX-NR905 specifications

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