Onkyo SC886 - PR Preamplifier / Processor Instruction Manual page 71

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].
The SPS indicator flashes.
2
Use the Up and Down Arrow
[q]/[w] buttons to select a multi-
cast channel.
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
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".
AV controller
Auto: Select to use the digital sig-
nal.
Analog: Select to use the analog sig-
nal.
HD Radio channel number
Note:
Multicast channels 2 through 8 only carry a digital sig-
nal, so to select an audio format, you must select multi-
cast 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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