Pioneer VSX-409RDS operating instructions Using the Tuner, Finding a Station

Using the Tuner

Finding a Station

The following steps show you how to tune in to 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 to listen to, see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Memorizing Stations on page 25 for more on how to do this.

1Use the FUNCTION button to put the receiver

				in tuner mode .
SOURCE SELECT			2	On the receiver, press the FM/AM button to select the tuner
				mode.
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2Press the TUNER button on the remote control to put the remote control in tuner mode.

3Use the TEST TONE button to change the

band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM (on the front panel use the FM/AM button).

4Tune to a station.

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold either the FQ. + or FQ. – button for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat this step to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press the FQ. + / FQ.

–(5°) buttons.

To change frequency more quickly, press and hold the FQ. + / FQ.

–buttons until the desired frequency is reached, then release.

Once you've found a station, you can store it in the receiver's memory for easy recall anytime—turn to page 25 for more on this.

MPX mode

Operation

If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

RF ATT mode

If the radio signal is too strong and/or the sound is distorting press the RF ATT button to attenuate (lower) the radio signal input and reduce the distortion.

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