Pioneer VSX-D514 Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio, Improving FM stereo sound

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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 57 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-D514VSX-D714VSX-D814 Voltage selector Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenEnglish Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands EspañolUsing the tuner Making recordingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationDeutsch Nederlands Español Before you startEnglish Italiano Français Before you start Operating range of remote control unit Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands EspañolHook up your TV 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround SoundHook up your DVD player VSX-D714 Powered subwoofer Minute guideEspañol Connect your speakersBack VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer02 5 minute guide Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking VSX-D81402 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 1ch 3.1ch 1ch*4.1ch 1ch 5.1ch0ch 3.0ch 0ch*4.0ch 0ch 5.0ch 1ch 0chFWD MID Back Press Enter Use the Multi JOG dial to choose your room sizeConnecting up Connecting up Connecting digital components CD recorderThis receiver Satellite tuner CD player DVD playerConnecting up Connecting audio components This receiverConnecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components Italiano FrançaisConnecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasFM wire antenna DeutschConnecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D514/D714 Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D814 English Italiano Français DeutschConnecting up Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals B speaker systemsSpeaker placement diagrams Overhead view of speaker setupConnecting up Connecting additional amplifiers VSX-D714Power cord caution ComponentsIllustration shows the VSX-D814, but Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel VSX-D514 Italiano FrançaisControls and displays STANDBY/ON Master Volume Controls and displays Front panel VSX-D714/D814English Italiano Français Deutsch NederlandsSB CH Mode SpeakersVideo Input BandControls and displays Display Remote control Master Volume + Mcacc SetupCH Select Level +Access SubtitleReturn Band DTV ON/OFFVolume + TV Control Input SelectWhile listening to a source, press Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Using the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemChoosing the input signal Press Signal Select on the frontPanel to select the input signal corre Listening to your system Listening in stereoDTS-ES/Dolby Digital Matrix encoded VSB on VSB OFF Listening Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Press DVD/LD on the remote control or the front panel Selecting the multichannel analog inputsVSX-D514 model Start playback of the component you selected in stepListening to your system Using the sleep timer 90 minOff Press Receiver Press Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep timeChoosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiverSetting up the receiver Chapter Setting up the receiver Surround right speaker distance settingSurround back speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingSpeaker setting Surround back speaker settingFS-CS-SS FL-C -S FL-C -SS FS-C -SS FL-C -SLSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingLFE attenuator setting 10 dBFront speaker distance setting Front left speaker distance settingFront right speaker distance setting Center speaker distance settingSurround right speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingSurround back speaker distance setting Subwoofer distance settingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingComponent video input settings Digital input settingsSR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays Manually calibrating your listening area Mcacc Function setting for Video inputPress Receiver Press Mcacc Setup Setting separate channel levels for listening modes R RSWhen you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presetsTune to a station you want to memorize Press T.EDIT Tuner EditChanging the frequency step Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterProgramming signals from other remote controls Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeWhen you’re done, press Receiver Controlling the rest of your systemErasing all of your programmed settings Clearing all the remote control settingsWhen you’re done, press Receiver to store the operations Direct functionVolume Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Select ChannelControls for other components DiscCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Enter GuideOn digital STB DVD RecorderManufacturer Code ManufacturerCodeKenwood Sharp Samsung STB Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Set the Signal Select to AUTO, Digital or Analog Additional informationResetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceAdditional information Specifications Amplifier sectionAudio section Video SectionCleaning the unit FM Tuner SectionAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousPioneer Corporation