Pioneer VSX-84TXSI Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio, Improving FM stereo sound

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06Using the tuner

Chapter 6:

Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets on page 33 for more on how to do this.

 

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1Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.

2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band,

press and hold TUNE for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

TUNE .

High speed tuning

Press and hold TUNE for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM stereo sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

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Tuning directly to a station

Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control.

1Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.

2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).

4Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.

If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

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Contents VSX-82TXS VSX-82TXS-S Federal Communications Declaration of Conformity AddressPhone Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMcacc 02 5 minute guideYES Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player324 Or other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionUse a three-way component video cable Using the component video jacksFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputs Connecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsTape deck, etc SpeakersConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersSubwoofer Front Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus MultiopeShift SourceControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsListening in stereo TipListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the Sound Retriever VirtualSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched offUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press EnterManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelWhen youre finished, press Return Fine Speaker DistanceStanding Wave 10dB as necessarySelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter EQ OFFChecking Mcacc preset data System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsEnter Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Watching photos and video contentConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreListening to channel presets Connecting using HdmiUsing the XM Menu Using the i.LINK interface About HdmiAbout i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsAbout Pqls rate control Creating an i.LINK networkOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the USB interfaceSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsBasic multi-room setup Room Surround Back System multi-room setup RoomSecondary multi-room setup Room Multi-room listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver Using the multi-room controlsMulti-room remote controls InputSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displaySAT Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Personal computer Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterOSD Adjustment Multi-Room SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functionsPlaying a different source when recording Reducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting Default2PL II Music Options Center Width Dimension Panorama Neo6 Options Center Image All Inputs Listening Mode 2 chListening Mode x ch Listening Mode HPSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorButton s Function Components Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationVideo Professional Calibration EQ graphical output SettingsDisplay Remote control Link interfaceMessage Explanation Link messagesUSB interface XM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats Input signal format StandardAuto Surround Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connectedInput signal format Surround Back speakersAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelPioneer Corporation XRB3066-A

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