Pioneer VSX-29TX manual Using the Tuner, Automatic and Manual Tuning, MPX Mode

Using the Tuner

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 Access Tuning“ on the following page.

11 Press the TUNER.

							on	off	On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the
									receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.
								TV
							BACK LIGHT
		Tuner					CONTROL
	RECEIVER						REMOTE
				1	2	3	SETUP
3		STATION						FUNCTION	SIGNAL	STEREO	VOLUME
	DVD/LD						MD/TAPE1	CH +	SELECT
					5				ANALOG SP A		dB
				4		6
	TV/SAT	TUNING					CD	CH –		FM
								VOL +
MPX				7	8	9
	VCR1	MPX BAND	CLASS				TUNER	VOL –
	VCR2	DIRECT			0		TV
		ACCESS					CONTROL	FUNCTION	2 Press BAND button on the remote or the FM/AM
		STANDBY/ON	OPERATION		OFF	MUTING	+
							MASTER VOLUME
			MULTI		SYSTEM				button on the front panel to select the band (FM
	ENTER
							–		or AM).
									Each press switches the band: FM j AM

2	4	SIGNAL		STEREO	VOLUME
		SELECT		A
		ANALOG	SP		dB

3 Tune in the station.

For Automatic Tuning

Press and hold TUNING –/+ for about one second, then release.

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

For Manual Tuning

• To change frequencies one step at a time, press TUNING –/+ repeatedly.

• To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING –/+ and release when you reach the frequency you desire.

OPERATION

2 3 1

MPX 4

4 Adjust the volume.

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 on the remote control or front panel to switch to MONO reception. This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.

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