Pioneer VSX-03TXH Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio, Saving station presets

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Using 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 below for more on how to do this.

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1Press the FM/AM button to select the tuner.

2Use the FM/AM 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.

Using Neural THX

This feature uses Neural Surround™, THX® technology to achieve optimal surround sound from FM radio.

While listening to FM radio, press AUTO/DIRECT for Neural THX listening.

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See About Neural – THX Surround on page 95 for more on this.

The Neural THX mode can be selected also with the STANDARD button.

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 FM/AM button to select the tuner.

2Use the FM/AM 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.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see above) is also stored.

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1Tune to a station you want to memorize. See Listening to the radio above for more on this.

2Press T.EDIT (Tuner Edit).

The display shows STATION MEMORY, then a blinking memory class.

3Press CLASS to select one of the three classes, then press ST / to select the station preset you want. You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset.

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Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources Using the component video jacksConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 13 14Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlSOURCE TV CtrlMute ReceiverControls and displays Sub remote control unit Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesListening to your system THX SELECT2 GamesListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceTip Selecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using surround back channel processingAuto Sources Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustCustom Menu The default is ALL recommended System Setup menuSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSpeaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Select a setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Channel LevelSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingCurve 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterPress iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Switching the iPod controls2Other connections Basic playback controlsConnecting your USB device to the receiver Other connections Connecting a USB deviceBasic playback controls Connect your USB device.3Connecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioCompressed audio compatibility Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to channel presets Listening to XM RadioUsing the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Press Sirius to switch to the Sirius inputPress / to select the channel preset you want Using the Sirius MenuListening to Sirius Radio Speaker B setup Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMaking MULTI-ZONE connections LargeBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverPioneer flat panel TV Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi Control mode Setting the Hdmi optionsHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu SetupOther Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupOSD Adjustment SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterSelect the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingPrepare the source you want to record Prepare the recorderSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Using other functions Resetting the systemPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirmSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs Controlling the rest of your systemTV On or offControls for other components Menu Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor & Enter DisplayPower TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay USB interface Remote controlOther setting for your component Or other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS Digital Surround Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready Legal Additional information About XMXM Ready Subscription ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsPRO Logic PRO Logic +THX Multichannel signal formats Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games b DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX CinemaNot connected ConnectedCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsOnce you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX-03TXH specifications

The Pioneer VSX-03TXH is a versatile and powerful AV receiver designed to elevate your home entertainment experience. Known for its robust build quality and advanced features, the VSX-03TXH caters to audiophiles and casual viewers alike, providing rich audio and immersive surround sound capabilities.

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