Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K, VSX-815-S/-K manual Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio

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08Using 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 the next page for more on how to do this.

1Press TUNER 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

RECEIVERSOURCE

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

TV CONT

CD

CD-R/TAPE

TUNER

RECEIVER

 

ADVANCED

STEREO/

MIDNIGHT/

STANDARD SURROUND

DIRECT

LOUDNESS

EFFECT

LEVEL

SLEEP

/CH SEL

 

ACOUSTIC

FL

 

DIALOG E

EQ

DIMMER

MUTE

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

VOLUME

 

TOP MENU

RECEIVER CONTROL

MENU

 

TUNE

 

 

DTV MENU

 

 

INPUT ATT

 

 

 

T.EDIT

ST

 

ST

 

ENTER

 

AUDIO

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

SUBTITLE

 

TUNE

 

 

SYSTEM

RETURN

SETUP

RETURN

BAND DTV ON/OFF

DTV INFO

DISPLAY

CLASS

MPX

D.ACCESS

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

+10

 

TV CONTROL

CHANNEL

INPUT

CHANNEL

VOLUME

SELECT

RECEIVER

DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT

MULTICONTROL

CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER

 

FL DIMMER

SR

 

+10

 

DISC

 

 

 

ENTER

D.ACCESS

 

 

CLASS

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

 

TUNE

 

 

DTVMENU

ST

ST

 

T.EDIT

ENTER

BAND

 

 

SYSTEM TUNE

 

 

GUIDE SETUP

 

RETURN

 

TV CONTROL

 

TVVOL

INPUT

TV CH

VOL

 

SELECT

 

 

DTVON/OFF

REC

DTVINFO

MUTE

TUNER

 

RECSTOP

 

DISPLAY

 

 

MPX

CHRETURN

HDD

DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

 

 

CH

CH

 

RECEIVER CONTROL

SLEEP

STANDARD

ADV.SURR

STEREO

MIDNIGHT/

DIALOGE

ACOUSTIC

INPUTATT

LOUDNESS

EQ

SHIFT

EFFECT

 

 

/CHSEL

LEVEL

 

RECEIVER

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.

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Contents VSX-515-S/-KVSX-815-S/-KVSX-915-S/-K Voltage selector Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenContents Controlling the rest of your system VSX-815/915 Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system VSX-515 Other connectionsIntroduction to home theater Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesVentilation Installing the receiverBefore you start Illustration shows the VSX-815/915 modelListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Hook up your DVD playerConnect your speakers This receiver Powered02 5 minute guide Surround speakersPlay a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking Minute guideFor more on this.3 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 1ch0ch 3.0ch 0ch4.0ch 0ch 5.0ch Above VSX-515 left and VSX-815/915 right Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Illustration shows the VSX-915 modelSelect Check OK in the display then press Quick surround sound setupFollowing options then cursor up/down to check the settings EnterOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections Component video cables Connecting upVideo cables VSX-815/915 model onlyConnecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Illustration shows the VSX-915, butConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components This receiverIf you connect any source component to Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVRFM wire antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas AM loop antennaConnecting up Connecting the speakers Hints on speaker placement B speaker systemsVSX-815 model only Overhead view of speaker setup View of 7.1 channel speaker setupConnecting up Operating other Pioneer components Pioneer productsFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter STANDBY/ONControls and displays Controls and displays Display Loudness Remote control VSX-815/915Midnight ReceiverTOP Menu AccessSR+ DTV MenuTuner Display DTV ON/OFFDTV Info MPXReset SetupPreset EFFECT/CH SELControls and displays Remote control VSX-515 STEREO/DIRECTMaster Volume + System Setup and Component control buttonsDisplay Operating range of remote control unitVolume + Channel +Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemSee which you like.2 Use the +/- buttons to adjust the setting Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settingsNeo6 Music settings Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQImage Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Press Extended Mode front panel to Extended modeUsing the surround back channel Select a surround back channel optionSwitched off VSB OFF.1Press Dialog E to switch dialog enhancement on or off Using the tone controlsPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Enhancing dialogListening to your system Playing other sources VSX-515 modelVSX-815/915 model Off Listening to your system Using the sleep timer30 min Press Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep timeSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the current menuSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupFine Channel Level Fine Channel DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Settings Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQAcoustic Calibration EQ Channel you want, using Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Right to check the settingsSystem Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker settingCrossover network When you’re finished, press ReturnDefault setting 100Hz Channel levelSelect ‘SP DISTN.’ from the SP Setup menu Confirm your selected setup optionWhen you’re finished, press Return Tip Speaker DistanceTuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioDisplay shows ST. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class Using the tunerSaving station presets Press EnterNaming station presets Listening to station presetsChanging the frequency step Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Source as for the recorder.1Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system ChapterClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionInput VolumeControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Select ChannelControlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsDisc Enter Guide DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Manufacturer CodeRemote LCD display shows Setup Use Cursor left/right to select Preset then press EnterProgramming signals from other remote controls Use cursor left/right to select Learn then press EnterLCD display shows OK.2 Use cursor left/right to select Erase then press Enter Erasing all of the remote control presetsPress the Receiver button to exit and store the operations Press and hold the button to be erased for two secondsConfirming preset codes Use cursor left/right to select Direct F then press EnterSelect Stops playback on some models, pressing this when SHIFT+Button must be pressed twice to take effect Cassette deck HDD Shift + CH+ CH+ Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Other connections ChapterOther connections Bi-wiring your speakersSelect the SB Biamp setting from the ‘SB. SYSTEM’ menu Bi-amping your front speakersOther connections Connecting additional amplifiers Pioneer plasma displayDisplay Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DVD player Satellite receiver, etcInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysTroubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Refer to Using the surround back channel Extended mode on Additional informationPlus Connecting the speakers on VSX-815/915 only The SRSee Operating other Pioneer components on Press System Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance OK? shows in the displayAudio section Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier section Video SectionAM Tuner Section Power cord cautionCleaning the unit MiscellaneousPioneer Corporation

VSX-815-S/-K, VSX-915-S/-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K are part of Pioneer's renowned line of AV receivers that provide home theater enthusiasts with an impressive range of features and technologies. These models are particularly recognized for their exceptional audio quality and versatility, making them ideal for both music lovers and movie enthusiasts alike.

One of the standout features of the VSX-915 is its Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding capabilities, which allow users to experience high-definition audio quality that matches the latest in cinematic releases. This model is equipped with Pioneer's Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System (MCACC), enabling automatic speaker setup and optimization based on the room's acoustics. This technology ensures that listeners enjoy a balanced sound field, regardless of the room's layout.

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Pioneer's proprietary technologies, such as the Phase Control, help in enhancing sound clarity, providing a more coherent audio experience. Additionally, both receivers feature a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for easy navigation through settings and options.

In terms of design, both the VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K feature an elegant and functional aesthetic that fits well in any home entertainment setup. With their build quality and attention to detail, they are built to last while delivering superior sound quality.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-915-S/-K and VSX-815-S/-K represent an excellent investment in high-quality home audio experiences, combining advanced technologies and user-friendly features that cater to both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles.
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