Tuning Directly to a Station

Using the Tuner

Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control (this function is not available using the front panel controls of the receiver).

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1Use the FUNCTION button to put the receiver

in tuner mode .

On the receiver, press the FM/AM button to select the tuner mode.

2Press the TUNER button on the remote control to put the remote control in tuner mode.

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3Press the TEST TONE button to select either

FM or AM.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

On the receiver, pressing the FM/AM button switches between bands.

4Press D. ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS).

5Use the number buttons to enter the

frequency of the radio station.

Example:

To tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1 – 0 – 6 – 0 – 0

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If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again.

VSX-409RDS specifications

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Pioneer VSX-409RDS operating instructions Tuning Directly to a Station

Models: VSX-409RDS