Onkyo TX SR308 - Manual (Page 21)

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Listening to the Radio
With the built-in tuner you can enjoy AM and FM radio
stations. You can store your favorite stations as presets for
quick selection.
Listening to the Radio
Tuning into Radio Stations
■
Auto tuning mode
When tuned into a station, the TUNED indicator lights.
When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM STEREO
indicator lights on the display, as shown.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the remote controller’s TUN MODE
and arrow buttons.
■ Manual tuning mode
This model changes FM/AM frequency in 200/10kHz (or
50/9kHz) steps.
In manual tuning mode, FM stations will be in mono.
Tuning into weak FM stereo stations
If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may be
impossible to get good reception. In this case, switch to
manual tuning mode and listen to the station in mono.
Tip
• Alternatively, you can use the remote controller’s TUN MODE
and arrow buttons.
■ Tuning into stations by frequency
You can tune into AM and FM stations directly by enter-
ing the appropriate frequency.
This section describes the procedure using the but-
tons on the front panel unless otherwise specified.
Using the Tuner
Press TUNER to select either “AM” or “FM”.
In this example, FM has been selected.
Each time you press TUNER, the radio band
changes between AM and FM.
(Actual display depends on the country.)
1
Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator
lights on the display.
2
Press TUNING / .
Searching stops when a station is found.
Band Frequency
FM STEREO
AUTO
TUNED
1
Press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator
goes off on the display.
2
Press and hold TUNING / .
The frequency stops changing when you release the
button.
Press the buttons repeatedly to change the frequency
one step at a time.
1
On the remote controller, press TUNER repeat-
edly to select “AM” or “FM”, followed by D.TUN.
(Actual display depends on the country.)
2
Within 8 seconds, use the number buttons to enter
the frequency of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 87.50 (FM), press 8, 7, 5, 0.