Pioneer VSX-21 manual Direct Tuning

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Tuner Operations

Direct Tuning

The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control.

RECEIVERTV

MUTING

 

TV

FQ

FUNC

 

+

 

 

ENTER

 

 

–

 

 

FQ

 

VOL

 

VOL

 

CHANNEL

 

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode.

The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically.

2

2 Press ENTER to select the band (FM or AM).

Each press switches the band: FM j AM

SET UP

MULTI CONTROL

1

DVD/LD TV/SAT CD

VCR 1

TV CONTROL

TUNER

VCR 2

RECEIVER

MD/TAPE

 

DSP MODE

 

MIDNIGHT

1

2

3

4

CH.SELECT

TEST TONE

ATT

SIG.SELECT

5 6 7 8

CN.LEVEL

EFFECT

9

0

+10

MEMU

 

 

CLASS

TV/VCR

FUNCTION

DIRECT

FL DIMMER

3 Press MENU to activate the direct tuning mode.

The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel.

4

 

 

SP A

 

SIGNAL

3

SELECT

 

ANALOG

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODE CHECK

COMMANDER

 

 

 

 

 

SET UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Î

4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

station you want.

 

 

 

 

Example:

 

 

 

 

To tune station 106.00 (FM), press: 1 = ` = 6 = ` = `

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

 

SP A

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To cancel before inputting the frequency

Press MENU, and enter the frequency again.

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Contents VSX-21 Information to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Introductory InformationWhen Making Cable Connections Receiver InstallationOperating range of remote control unit Operating other Pioneer componentsConnections Using external antennasAntennas Audio Components Connections Cassette deck placementAudio cords MD recorder CD playerFront Video Components ConnectionsAudio/Video cords Digital Connections When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks DVD 5.1 Channel ConnectionSpeakers Powered Sub WooferSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround SpeakersFor front channel Connecting additional amplifiersAudio Speaker placement Preparations Setting Up for Surround SoundPress % or fi to set the front speaker Speaker setting modePress % or fi to set the center speaker Press % or fi to set the surround speakerCrossover frequency setting mode SUB Woofer ON/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFFFront speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Surround speaker distance setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Dynamic range control setting modeOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 settingPress % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CD Optical digital input 3 settingMD, VCR PressRecalling preset codes Setting Up the Remote ControlTo cancel the preset mode Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset mode Clearing the Remote Control SettingsDisplay Names of Parts and Basic OperationsRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Surround modes Sound Modes7 8 SIG.SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurrround operation CN.LEVEL Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater modeDVD 5.1ch input playback Using Cinema Re-EQPress Digital NR on the front panel Reducing noise during playback Digital NR functionPress Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening Mode3 4 Midnight MPX Mode Automatic and Manual TuningAdjust the volume Tuner OperationsDirect Tuning Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Using the front panelTune in the station you want to have memorized Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote controlPlayback Other OperationsAdjusting the brightness of the display Adjusting bass and treble tone controlPress Bass +/- to adjust the low frequencies Press Treble +/- to adjust the high frequenciesRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Audio ComponentsSelect the component you want to record Prepare the program sourceInsert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCR Recording from Video ComponentsStart recording on the video tape recorder, then start Playback from the source componentDVD or LD player operations Remote Controlling Other ComponentsMenu +10TV Func TV operationsVOL + Channel +Enter SAT Satellite Tuner operations˜¢ Guide Disc MenuPress to stop playback CD player operationsTo start recording MD recorder operationsButton Cassette deck operationsButton ¡ TV/VCR VCR operations+10 Enter Background Control of Other Components Press Mode Check to display the current operation modeSelect a component, then start playback Perform the desired operationsDolby Digital Additional InformationLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundSymptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionEIA 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

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