Pioneer VSX-D914 Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio, Improving FM stereo sound

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Using the tuner

Chapter 8:

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 54 for more on how to do this.

DVD/LD		TV/SAT	DVR/VCR	TV CONT
		MULTI CONTROL
CD		CD-R/TAPE	TUNER	RECEIVER
INPUT ATT		FL DIMMER		SR
	+10			DISC
				ENTER
D.ACCESS		SETUP		CLASS
TOP MENU				MENU
		TUNE
DTV MENU	ST		ST	MCACC
		ENTER		SETUP
T.EDIT				BAND
		TUNE
GUIDE		TV CONTROL		RETURN
		TV CONTROL
TVVOL		INPUT	TV CH	VOL
		SELECT
DTVON/OFF		REC	DTVINFO	MUTE
TUNER			RECSTOP
DISPLAY			RECSTOP
MPX		CHRETURN	HDD	DVD
AUDIO		SUBTITLE	HDD	DVD
			CH	CH
		RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDRAD		ADV. SURR	STEREO	SLEEP

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:

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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.

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.

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Contents VSX-D814VSX-D914 Wash hands after handling Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Making recordings Using the tunerControlling the rest of your system Additional informationBefore you start Before you start Operating range of remote control unitIntroduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Hook up your TV Minute guide Listening to Surround SoundHook up your DVD player 02 5 minute guide Powered Passive Subwoofer Or single SurroundConnect your speakers Front speakersMinute guide Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking0ch 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup1ch FWD MID Back Place the microphone at your normal listening position Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Press Enter to finish the auto surround setup Quick surround sound setup1ch 0ch 0ch 1chConnecting up DVD player Connecting up Connecting digital componentsCD recorder Satellite tuner CD player Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components Connecting up Connecting audio componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting video componentsUsing external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting up Connecting the speakers Hints on speaker placement Connecting upSpeaker terminals B speaker systemsOverhead view of speaker setup Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers Operating other Pioneer components Connecting up AC outletPower cord caution Pioneer plasma display DVD player Pioneer plasmaFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Controls and displays Display Stereo LoudnessMono TunedControls and displays Remote control Guide Mcacc SetupMenu ReturnPreset SetupReset RECMaster Volume +/- Use to set the listening volume Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening in stereo Listening to your systemChoosing the input signal With 6.1 surround Dolby Digital/DTS Matrix encodedSources Stereo sourcesVSB on VSB OFF VSB Auto Playing other sources Using the tone controlsTreble Start playback of the component you selected in stepPress Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep time Using the sleep timer90 min 60 min Off 30 min Choosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiverSetting up the receiver Chapter Speaker setting Setting up the receiverSurround right speaker distance setting Surround back speaker distance settingSubwoofer setting Surround back speaker settingCrossover frequency setting FS-CS-SS FL-C -SLFE attenuator setting Front left speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting 100Hz 150Hz 200HzFront right speaker distance setting Surround back speaker distance settingSurround right speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingComponent video input settings Dynamic range control settingDual mono setting Digital input settingsSR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays Manually calibrating your listening area Mcacc Function setting for Video inputPress Receiver Press Mcacc Setup Press Receiver Press Standard or ADV. Surr Setting separate channel levels for listening modesUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayWhen you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tone R RSSetting up the receiver Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerSaving station presets Input the name you want Listening to station presetsMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsUse and to select Preset then press Enter Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Programming signals from other remote controlsUse Use and to select Learn then press EnterPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Erasing one of the remote control button settingsUse and to select Erase then press Enter Press and hold the button to be erased for two secondsDirect function Erasing all of the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Disc Controls for other componentsEnter Guide CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LDShift + HDDDVD CH+Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Refer to Manually calibrating your listening area Mcacc on Additional informationSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the main unitAmplifier section Additional information SpecificationsVideo Section Component video sectionFM Tuner Section Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousAdditional information Pioneer Corporation