Display; Bluetooth; Am/Fm Radio - Onkyo TX-SR444 Basic Manual

Display

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Lights in the following conditions. "A": Output to ZONE A
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/ "B": Output to ZONE B / "HDMI": HDMI signals are
input and HDMI input selector is selected. This lights
faintly when the HDMI Standby Through function is
enabled and the unit is in standby. / "ARC": Audio
signals are input from ARC compatible TV and TV
input selector is selected. / "3D": Input signals are 3D. /
"DIGITAL": Digital signals are input and selected.
Stays lit when headphones are connected.
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Lights according to the type of input digital signals and
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the listening mode.
Stays lit when Music Optimizer is enabled.
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Lights in the following conditions. "AUTO": Tuning mode
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is auto. / "TUNED": Receiving AM/FM radio. 
flashes while tuning is automatically performed. / "FM
STEREO": Receiving FM stereo. / "RDS" (European,
Australian and Asian models): Receiving RDS
broadcasting.
"MUTING": Flashes when muting is on.
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Lights in the following conditions. "SLEEP": Sleep timer
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has been set. This lights faintly when the Power Out
at Standby for STRM BOX function is enabled and the
unit is in standby. / "ASb" (Auto Standby): Auto Standby
is on. / "ch": Channel is being set. / "Hz": Crossover
frequencies are being set. / "m/ft": Speaker distances
are being set. / "dB": Speaker volume is being set.
Displays various information of the input signals.
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Pressing DISPLAY displays the type of input digital
signals and the listening mode.
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Bluetooth

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You can wirelessly enjoy music files stored in a smartphone
or other Bluetooth-enabled device. The coverage area is 48
feet (15 meters).
● The Bluetooth-enabled device needs to support the
A2DP profile.
● Note that connection is not always guaranteed with all
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Bluetooth-enabled devices.
 Pairing
Pairing is necessary when connecting the Bluetooth-
enabled device for the first time. Before starting the
procedure, learn how to enable the Bluetooth setting
function and to connect with other devices on the
Bluetooth-enabled device.
1� Press BLUETOOTH on the remote controller�
The unit begins pairing and "Now Pairing..." is displayed.
2� While "Now Pairing���" is on the display, complete
connection on the Bluetooth-enabled device in the
nearby area within about 1 minute�
If the name of this unit is displayed on the Bluetooth-
enabled device's display, select this unit. Paring will end
after a short time.
● If a password is requested, enter "0000".
● You can pair with another Bluetooth-enabled device
by pressing and holding the BLUETOOTH button
until "Now Pairing..." is on the display. This unit can
store the data of up to 8 paired devices.
 Playing Bluetooth-enabled devices
If the unit is on and the Bluetooth-enabled device is
connected, the input will be automatically switched to
BLUETOOTH. Play music in this state.
For details on using the remote controller for these
operations, see the Advanced Manual.
● If the volume setting on the Bluetooth-enabled device is
low, the sound will not be output from this unit.
Step 3: Playing Back
● Due to the characteristics of Bluetooth wireless
technology, the sound produced on this unit may slightly
be behind the sound played on the Bluetooth-enabled
device.
● The on-screen displays are not displayed when the
OSD language is set to Chinese. Operate by confirming
the display on the main unit. (European, Australian,
Taiwanese and Asian models)
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AM/FM Radio

The Basic Manual explains the method using automatic
tuning. For manual tuning, see the Advanced Manual.
1� Press TUNER on the remote controller several times
to select either "AM" or "FM"�
2� Press TUN MODE so that the "AUTO" indicator on
the display lights�
3� Press the / cursor buttons�
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The automatic tuning to a radio station starts. Searching
stops when one is tuned. When tuned into a radio
station, the " TUNED " indicator on the display lights.
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The "FM STEREO" indicator lights if the radio station is
an FM radio station.
● Alternatively you can press  TUNING
unit.
TUNED
AUTO
Actual display varies
depending on the country
FM STEREO
Registering a radio station: You can register up to 40 of
your favorite AM/FM radio stations.
1. Tune into the AM/FM radio station you want to register.
2. Press MEMORY on the remote controller so that the
preset number on the display flashes.
3. Press CH +/- several times to select a number between
1 and 40 while the preset number is flashing (about 8
seconds).
● Alternatively you can press PRESET
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unit.
4. Press MEMORY again to register the station.
When registered, the preset number stops flashing. To
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