Tuner Operations

Automatic and Manual Tuning

The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want, see “Direct Tuning” on the following page.

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1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode.

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The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically.

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2 Press ENTER on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the band (FM or AM).

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3 Tune in the station.

For Automatic Tuning

Press and hold FQ +/– (%˜fi) for about one second, then release.

The tuner starts searching the selected band and stops automatically at the first station it locates. Repeat to locate other stations.

For Manual Tuning

To change frequencies one step at a time, press FQ +/– (%˜fi) repeatedly.

To change frequencies quickly, hold down FQ +/– (%˜fi) and release when you reach the frequency you want.

When using the front panel

Press FREQUENCY (+/–) until the frequency you want appears in the display.

4 Adjust the volume.

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MPX Mode

If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is weak, press MPX MODE on the front panel to switch to monaural (MONO) reception. This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.

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Pioneer VSX-21 manual Tuner Operations, Automatic and Manual Tuning, MPX Mode, Tune in the station, Adjust the volume

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