Pioneer VSX-917V-S/-K manual Using the tuner, Changing the frequency step, Naming station presets

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08Using the tuner

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 previous page) is also stored.1

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

2Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

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

3 Press 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 or the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) to select a station preset.

4 Press ENTER.

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

Naming station presets

The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth character.

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 DISP 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 above if you haven’t done this already.

1Press FM, then press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.

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

2 Press ST

to select the station preset

you want.

 

For easier identification, you can name your station presets.

1Choose the station preset you want to name.

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

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

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

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

3 Input the name you want.

Choose a name up to four characters long.

Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the

ST buttons (remote) to select characters.

Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no character is input, a space is input.

Changing the frequency step

If you find that you can’t tune into stations successfully, the frequency step may not be suitable for your country/region. Here’s how to switch the setting:

1 Switch the receiver into standby.

2 On the front panel, press STANDBY/ ON while you press and hold the TUNER EDIT button.

The channel tuning step alternates between 10K STEP and 9K STEP each time you do this.

Note

1If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed.

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Contents VSX-917V-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Ventilation CautionOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Making recordingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Ventilation Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundMinute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selectedNederlands Español Then press Enter02 5 minute guide Follow the instructions on-screenWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressBetter sound using Phase Control Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections Connecting up About the video converter Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Connect the analog audio outputs fromThis receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Digital OPT 2 TV/SAT input on thisConnecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.3Using the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Use a three-way component video cable for the connectionConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers This receiver PoweredHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker setup View of 7.1 channel speaker setupYou can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays DisplayDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control ReceiverMulti Control buttons Number buttons / other component and receiver controlsADV.SURR Use to switch between the various surround modes 5TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERTV Control buttons Component control buttonsOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting What it does Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo STEREO/F.S.SURR to select Front StageUsing surround back channel processing Using Virtual Surround Back VSBListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverVirtual surround back channel option Using the tone controls Choosing the input signalListening to your system Enhancing dialog Playing other sourcesPress F.AUDIO SHIFT+DVD on the remote control Selecting the front audio inputsPlayback the connected component Using the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSpeaker Setting Manual SP Setup menuDefault setting 100Hz Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Changing the frequency stepMaking recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsErasing all of the remote control presets UseName from the list then press Enter Press and hold Enter for about two secondsConfirming preset codes Use to switch direct function on or OFF then press EnterLCD shows OK to confirm the setting Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsDisc Menu TOP MenuREC SHIFT+REC Stop DiscHDD Shift + CHDVD Shift + CH+Connecting using Hdmi Other connectionsOther connections Chapter Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections About HdmiBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakers Same terminal in this wayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Dynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Digital Video Converter SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantTroubleshooting ProblemRemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional informationSymptom Remedy See Operating other Pioneer components onAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceChanging the TV format setting Press Setup to confirmAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousPioneer Corporation