Pioneer VSX-LX51 manual Using the tuner, An introduction to RDS, Naming station presets

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06Using the tuner

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

Naming station presets

For easier identification, you can name your station presets.

1 Choose the station preset you want to name.

See Listening to station presets below for how to do this.

2 Press T.EDIT (Tuner Edit).

An introduction to RDS

Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example.

One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.

You can search the following program types:1

The display shows STATION NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position.

3 Input the name you want.

Choose from the following characters for a name up to four characters long.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

0123456789

!”#$%&’()+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{} ˜ [space]

Use / to select a character, / to set the position, and ENTER to confirm your selection.

Tip

To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of a name.

Once you have named a station preset, you can press DISPLAY when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See Saving station presets on page 35 if you haven’t done this

NEWS – News

AFFAIRS – Current Affairs INFO – General Information SPORT – Sport EDUCATE – Educational DRAMA – Radio plays, etc.

CULTURE – National or regional culture, theater, etc.

SCIENCE – Science and technology

VARIED – Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.

POP M – Pop music ROCK M – Rock music EASY M – Easy listening

LIGHT M – ‘Light’ classical music

CLASSICS – ‘Serious’ classical music

OTHER M – Music not fitting above categories

WEATHER – Weather reports

FINANCE – Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc.

CHILDREN – Programs for children

SOCIAL – Social affairs

RELIGION – Programs concerning religion

PHONE IN – Public expressing their views by phone

TRAVEL Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements

LEISURE – Leisure interests and hobbies

JAZZ – Jazz

COUNTRY – Country music

NATION M – Popular music in a language other than English

OLDIES – Popular music from the ’50s and ’60s

FOLK M – Folk music DOCUMENT – Documentary

already.

1Press FM/AM to select the tuner.

2Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

3Press ST / to select the station preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.

Searching for RDS programs

One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed above.

 

 

 

 

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1Press FM/AM to select the FM band.2

2Press the PTY SEARCH button. SEARCH shows in the display.

Note

1In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, NO DATA and NO TYPE. ALARM is used for emergency announcements. You can’t search for these, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. NO DATA and NO TYPE appears when a program type cannot be found.

2RDS is only possible in the FM band.

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Contents Operating Instructions Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control OFF Minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 13 14Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERTV Ctrl SOURCEMute ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system PRO LOGIC+THX CinemaUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoTip Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeAuto Sources Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Automatic Mcacc ExpertSystem Setup menu Custom Menu The default is ALL recommendedSetting , Channel Level , Speaker Distance and EQ Options are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 SpeakerIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust 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 ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuSelect the setting you want to check Data ManagementManual speaker setup Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets Copying Mcacc preset dataSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterSwitching the iPod controls2 Other connectionsBasic playback controls ReturnOther connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverBasic playback controls Connect your USB device.3Compressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMAOther connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsLarge Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV Pioneer flat screen TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCSelect ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Setting the Hdmi options Setting the Hdmi Control modeHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modeHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu SetupOther Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPrepare the source you want to record Prepare the recorderUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayUsing other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Home THX to confirmSetting the remote to control other components Preset code listSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system VCRCatv TapeControls for TVs Controls for other componentsDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor DisplayHDD Continue the chain in the same way for as manyTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control USB interfaceOr other setting for your component Other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOPRO Logic +THX PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema Pro Logic llx Music +THX a EX +THX Games bConnected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation