04Controls and displays

10 Front panel controls

To access the front panel controls, push gently on the lower third portion of the panel with your finger.

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11TUNER CONTROL

TUNER EDIT

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall (page 48).

TUNING/STATION

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to select station presets and radio frequencies. (page 47).

BAND

Switches between AM and FM radio bands (page 47).

MPX

Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono (page 47).

12MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 36).

13 TONE

When the STEREO mode is selected, press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial.

14 ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 33).

15 DIALOG ENHANCEMENT

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 36).

16 MULTI CH IN

Press to select the component connected to the MULTI CH IN terminals (for example, a DVD-Audio player). See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 37.

17 SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 33).

18 EXTENDED MODE

Selects the surround back channel mode (page 34) or virtual surround back mode (page 35).

19 SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 56).

20 VIDEO2 INPUT

See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 18.

21 MCACC SETUP MIC jack

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

22 FL DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

23 INPUT ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

24System Setup menu controls

SYSTEM SETUP

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 11, page 38, page 60).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

25PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

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Pioneer VSX-1014TX manual Controls and displays

VSX-1014TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-1014TX is a feature-rich AV receiver that has made a mark in the home theater market, thanks to its impressive performance and versatility. Designed for movie enthusiasts and music lovers alike, this receiver packs a punch with a wide array of technologies and features that enhance the audio and visual experience.

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