Using the Tuner, Automatic and Manual Tuning | Pioneer VSX-36TX

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 desire, see “Direct Access Tuning“ on the following page.

ë	USE	SETUP
S0URCE		RECEIVER

MULTI SYSTEM

OPERATION OFF

DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2

MULTI CONTROL

CD	MD/	TUNER	TVCONT
	TAPE1

MPX	CLASS	MPX	BAND	DIRECT ACCESS
MPX	¦	7	3	8
4	- TUNING +		- STATION +
	1 Á 4 ¢
	DTV ON/OFF	DTV MENU	- CHANNEL +
	1	2		3

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1Put the remote control slide switch in USE.

2Press the TUNER button.

On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.

4	5	6
7	8	9
GUIDE	0	EXIT
	0	ENTER
+10		DISC

+ TV+

TV VOL	TV CONTROL	VOLUME
–	TV FUNC	–

REMOTE SETUP
INPUT	MENU	MUTE
ATT	MENU	MUTE

3 Press BAND button on the remote control or

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the front panel to select the band (FM or AM).

SYSTEM SETUP
EFFECT/	+		FUNCTION
CH SEL	+
	ENTER
DIGITAL	–		SIGNAL
NR	–		SELECT
MIDNIGHT	MULTI CH	DSP	STEREO/
	INPUT		DIRECT

/DTS

LIGHT THX ADVANCED STANDARD

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Each press switches the band: FM j AM

SIGNAL				STEREO		VOLUME

SELECT				A

ANALOG SP

dB

4 Tune in the station.

For Automatic Tuning

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

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

For Manual Tuning

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

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

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MPX	5

5Adjust the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel.

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 button 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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Pioneer VSX-36TX, VSX-37TX manual Using the Tuner, Automatic and Manual Tuning, Tune in the station, For Automatic Tuning

Contents

VSX-37TXVSX-36TX For Canadian model For U.S. modelImportant Notice Information to User Important Safety Instructions Coaxial Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Optical Digital Connection Setting up the Remote Control & Unit Speaker ConnectionsQuick Start Guide Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting Set the remote control slide switch to SetupPress the System Setup button Digital Input Assignment You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound For more information see pages Features Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You Start Opening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Inches 20 cm Audio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Analog audio/video cords Digital Connections Coaxial cords/Optical cables Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Default settingsVSX-36TX model When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Digital Input Assignment Video Components Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs LD player only Or standard video cord Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables TV/Satellite tuner Multi Channel Input External Decoder Components equipped with5.1 channel analog output jack FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas To improve FM reception Speakers Speaker terminals Speaker impedance Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON Connecting Additional Amplifiers Plugging Displays & Controls Front Panel Tone control buttons Tone button Signal Select button See p.47Multi CH Input See p.40 Channel Select button Phones jack Source indicators VSX-37TX onlyInput Selector dial Video Input jacks See p.15 Display Remote Control Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selected Initial Set Up On Screen Display Press the System Setup button Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Speaker Setting See p.32-33 Go on to the next page to continue set up Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Digital-In SelectDigital in Select should be selected if it Choose a Digital in and assign it an input ´ buttons then press the Enter button Speaker SettingSelect a speaker setting mode with the 2´3 Buttons then press the button Menu Setup Menu Select a Test Tone mode Channel LevelTone will be output Previous screen When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and press Select Crossover Network if Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it will Bass Peak Level Select Setting Start Press the Enter buttonThis completes the speaker setup Output the test tone for the LFE channel Dynamic Range Control Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Channel Standard mode Basic PlaybackSound Modes Home THX Cinema mode Advanced Theater modes Stereo mode DSP modes Selecting a Sound Mode CH SEL Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Playing Stereo Sources Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo modeStereo indicator lights on the display Press the Receiver button to turn on the receiver Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input Each press switches the signal in the order belowVSX-36TX model Stereo excluding 96 kHz Analog input Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Digital input Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Press the Midnight button Adjusting Bass and Treble Multi Channel in Playback KHz 24 bit Performance Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Direct PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Dual Mono Setting Put the receiver in Standby mode For Automatic Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Manual Tuning Direct Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample Press the Memory button to activate the memory function Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class number Recalling Memorized Stations Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsSetup Press the 2´3 buttons to choose Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Function and then press the 5´ buttons Remote Control of Other Components Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Press the button to be programmed Enter Side A/B Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource = Menu VCR & DVD Recorder Operations Channel -/+Enter TV/VCR CD & CD-R Player Operations DiscPress to start recording CD-R only MD Operations Disc DISP/CHARA STB satellite tuner Operations GuideExit Enter CH Enter TV OperationsChannel -/+ For Digital TVs ÷7÷3÷8÷1 BLUE/GREEN/RED Cassette Deck Operations Press to rewind the tapePress to fast forward the tape Using Other Functions Recording from Audio Components Recording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video Components Select a Multi Control button for this To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Multi Operation Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input Multi Mode THX, ADVANCED, StandardStereo by inputting that command for OPERATIONs to the Multi Control System Off Setting Up the Direct Function Using the System Off ButtonSelect a component by pressing its Multi Control button Resetting the Remote Control Remote Back Light Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Video Select MULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Sub room Main room Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver Selector Press a Function button to select the sub function Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Receiver from the sub room Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTS Preset Code List Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Analog DTS Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving EIA Listening Specifications Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesFurnished Parts 0 4 2 1 1 4 0