Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-G Using the tuner Chapter, Finding a station, Tuning directly to a station

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06Using the tuner

Chapter 6

Using the tuner

Finding a station

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 exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Memorizing station presets below for more on how to do this.

TUNING

BAND

TUNING +

SETUP

High speed tuning

Press and hold the TUNING +/– buttons for high speed tuning, releasing the button once you reach the frequency you want.

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.

TUNER

TUNER

1 2 3

5 6 7

9 0

DIRECTACCESS

BAND

4

8

1Press TUNER, then press BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

•You can also use the front panel MULTI JOG dial to select the tuner.

2Tune to a station using the TUNING +/– buttons. On the front panel, press SELECT first to switch to the frequency select mode for (STATION) TUNING +/–.

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold either of the TUNING +/– buttons for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one.

Repeat this step to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press the TUNING +/– buttons repeatedly.

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1Press TUNER, then press BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

2Press DIRECT ACCESS.

3Use 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.

Note

•If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the DIRECT ACCESS button again to cancel the frequency and start again.

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Contents VSX-AX5Ai-SVSX-AX5Ai-G Operating Environment Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Information to UserContents Controlling other equipment Advanced setup Using other functionsOther connections Additional informationFeatures Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you start ChapterInstalling the receiver Using the remote controlBefore you start Opening the front panelOperating range of the remote control Remote control battery indicatorSetting up for Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Connect your speakersUse the on-screen Auto Surround setup to set up your system Minute guideLarge Switch on the receiver and your TV ‘Surround Setup’ should be highlighted. PressEnter ‘SurrBack System’ should be highlighted. Press‘Auto Setting’ should be highlighted. Press Make sure ‘Normal System’ is selected, then select ‘Exit’Follow the instructions on-screen Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Other problems when using the Auto Surround SetupIf the receiver isn’t already on, switch on the power Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converterWhen making cable connections About cable typesAnalog audio cables Digital audio cablesConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player DVD playerConnecting the multichannel analog outputs VSX-AX5AiSTB Connecting your equipment Connecting a VCR or DVD recorder Connecting your equipment Connecting other video sources Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacks DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources Connecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Tape deck, etcPortable DVD player, etc Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Front left Center Front rightConnecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coated wire Meters Plugging in the receiverAbout the AC outlet Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Mcacc Setup MIC jack Tone ControlTone BASS/TREBLEControls and displays Display TunedControls and displays Remote control Remote Setup AudioTV Input Movie / MusicListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your system Movie listening modesBasic modes Advanced effect modesDolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings Music listening modesPro Logic IIx Music See above Listening with headphones Adjusting the advanced effect levelNeo6 Music settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Selecting the input signal type Listening to your system Using the surround back channel NEO6 Using the audio scaler for Hi-bit and Hi-sampling On the remote control, press RECEIVER, then press HI-BITUsing the tone control Switching the tone control on or offAdjusting the bass and treble TrebleRelease the button when you see the setting you want Reducing noise during playbackListening to dual mono soundtracks Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Finding a stationUsing the tuner MPX modeListening to memorized station presets Naming station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner An introduction to RDS Press Disp Mode to select the RDS information displayDisplaying RDS information Using EON Press EON Mode to select one of the possible modesAn introduction to EON Searching for RDS programsPress and hold EON Mode for about two seconds Clearing all stations from the RDS and EON searchesPress Enter Surround Setup menu Surround Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the Surround Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSurround Setup menu Surround back speaker settingNormal surround setting Speaker SettingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Normal setup menu Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Normal setup menu Speaker DistanceUsing the remote control with other components Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Controlling other equipment ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling other equipmentControlling other equipment Controls for TVs MenuGuide DiscControlling other equipment Controls for other components SubtitleDisp ModeTOP ExitControlling other equipment Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Repeat steps 2-4 for as many components as you wantUsing multi operations To add or change a command select ‘Change’ and press EnterPress Multi Operation Switching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using System offOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Using other functions Using other functions ChapterAdjusting the delay of a soundtrack Making an audio or a video recordingEnhancing Sacd playback Dimming the displayUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceAdvanced remote control features Editing remote control display namesAdjusting the remote control backlight Clearing remote control settingsUsing other functions Resetting the system Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterBi-wiring your speakers Other connections Bi-amping your front speakersFront left SpeakerBasic multi-room setup SurrBack System multi-room setupOther connections Multi-room listening Making multi-room connectionsUsing the multi-room controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeOther connections Press ControlConnecting additional amplifiers Other connectionsOther connections Using the i.LINK interface Other connections About i.LINK About Pqls rate controlCreating an i.LINK network Other connections Using the USB interface Press Input on the remote control repeatedly to select USBConnect your computer’s USB terminal to Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘PC Output’ and press Enter Advanced setup Advanced setup ChapterSystem Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjust then pressAdvanced setup THX Cinema SetupInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Assigning the i.LINK inputsComponent-1 OFF Component-2 OFF Select ‘Component-In Select’ from the Input Assign menuSelect ‘Function Rename’ from the System Setup menu Function RenameSelect the name of the input you want to rename Sacd Setup PHONO/LINE SetupMulti-Room and IR receiver setup Volt TriggerAdvanced setup Expert setup menu Select ‘Expert’ then press EnterSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Expert setup menu Select ‘Fine Channel Level’ from the Expert setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel Crossover NetworkFine Channel Delay Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select CUSTOM1 Adjust or CUSTOM2 AdjustSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Front AlignCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘DATA COPY’ then press Enter Select ‘Exit’ to copy and confirmHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration How to interpret the graphical outputProfessional Acoustic Calibration Using Professional Acoustic Calibration Select a setup optionSelect ‘Professional’ If you selected ‘Auto Pro.’, select ‘Start’ and pressSelect ‘Bass Peak Level’ from the Expert setup menu Bass Peak LevelSelect ‘D-Range Control’ from the Expert setup menu Choose the setting that you wantDynamic Range Control Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information No soundOther audio problems Digital inputs onSymptom Cause VideoSettings DisplayRemote control PRO Logic II or Neo6Link interface Link messagesMaintenance of external surfaces Changing the frequency stepUSB interface Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAdditional information About THX Additional information Preset code brands DVDCD-R DVRAdditional information Specifications European model Additional information Specifications Multi-voltage model Continuous Power OutputPioneer Corporation