Pioneer VSX-D712 07Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio, Improving FM stereo sound

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07Using the tuner

07Using the tuner

Chapter 7:

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 55 for more on how to do this.

TUNER

MASTER

VOLUME

TUNE

TUNE

BAND DTV ON/OFF

MPX

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.

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-D712 VSX-D812 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVEROperating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE Wash hands after handlingPage 06 Setting up the receiver Contents03 Connecting up 01 Before you start09 Controlling the rest of your system 07 Using the tuner08 Making recordings 10 Additional information01Before you start Chapter Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxOperating range of the remote control unit Before you start5 minute guide 025 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater 1 Hook up your DVD player 5 minute guideListening to Surround Sound 2 Hook up your TVFront speakers 025 minute guidePowered VSX-D7125 minute guide Front speakersVSX-D812 6Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking025 minute guide Surround back speaker or subwoofer3.0ch 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup2.0ch 7.0chFWD MID BACK 025 minute guideAudio/Video cords Connecting upConnecting up Chapter S-videocablesCD recorder Satellite tuner CD player 03Connecting up Connecting digital componentsThis receiver DVD playerThis receiver Connecting upConnecting audio components CD player CD-R/Tape/MDdeck03Connecting up Connecting DVD multi-channelcomponentsterminal Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video Connecting upUsing external antennas 03Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Antenna snap connectorsASSIGNABLE Connecting the speakers VSX-D712Connecting up FRONT03Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D812 Powered subwooferSurround speakers A and B speaker systems Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals Connecting upOverhead view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of 5.1 channel speaker setup3-Dview of 5.1 channel speaker setup 03Connecting up3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup 3-Dview of 6.1 channel speaker setupOverhead view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting upVSX-D712 03Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiersVSX-D812 Surround backPower cord caution AC outletConnecting up Operating other Pioneer components 03Connecting upReceiver Chapter Controls and displaysControls and displays Front panelSee Using the Quick Setup on page 04Controls and displaysDisplay Controls and displays04Controls and displays 15TUNER indicators STEREO16Master volume level 13ADV.SURR. Advanced SurroundControls and displays Remote control 13 1404Controls and displays FL DIMMERD.ACCESS Controls and displaysIntroduction to Sound Modes Playing sources05Playing sources Chapter Stereo/DirectAdvanced Surround modes Choosing the input signalPlaying sources Neo 6 Music MUSICAUTO 05Playing sourcesListening to multi-channelplayback DVD 5.1 ch6-STEREO Using Stereo/DirectUsing Advanced Surround EXPANDED GAME05Playing sources Using the Surround Back Channel SB CHSB ON SB OFF SB AUTO Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSB VSB ON VSB OFF VSB AUTOPlaying sources Playing other sources Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone controls MIDNIGHT Off LOUDNESScontrol to set the sleep timer Using the sleep timerThe sleep timer switches the receiver into Selecting the multi-channelanalog inputsSetting up the receiver 06Setting up the receiver ChapterChoosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiver Speaker settingSurround back speaker setting 06Setting up the receiverSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingCenter speaker distance setting Front left speaker distance settingLFE attenuator setting 100Hz 150Hz 200HzSurround right speaker distance setting Surround back speaker distance settingFront right speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingComponent video input settings Subwoofer distance settingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingCoaxial digital Surround back channel input settingDigital input settings Optical digitalManually calibrating your listening area MCACC R C LS SW SB RSSetting up the receiver L C R RS SW LS SB 06Setting up the receiverR C LS SW SB RS Setting up the receiver The receiver returns to the Standard modeTuning directly to a station Using the tuner07Using the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets07Using the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making recordings The receivers volume, balance, tonesignal Making recordingsControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly 09Controlling the rest of your system ChapterClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Buttons 09Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs FunctionControlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s FunctionFunction 09Controlling the rest of your systemButton s ComponentsOn digital STB Preset Code ListSTB SATELLITE TUNERYAMAHA 315 , 314 , 328, MD 09Controlling the rest of your systemSONY TEACAdditional information TroubleshootingProblem Additional information10Additional information ProblemRemedy Resetting the main unit Additional informationContinuous power output surround 10Additional information SpecificationsContinuous power output stereo Signal-to-NoiseRatioMiscellaneous Cleaning the unitAM tuner section Furnished parts10Additional information Additional information PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER EUROPE NV