Pioneer VSX-53TX manual Using the TunerUsing the Tuner, Automatic and Manual Tuning, MPX Mode

Using the TunerUsing 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.

1 Press the TUNER button.

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

			PRO LOGIC Neo :6 LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT		STEREO MONO
AUTO				DIGITAL	TUNED RF ATT
	RF		DTS ES EX		RDS EON
DIGITAL			MPEG AAC		Hi-BIT/
					SAMPLING
				DSP	MULTI-ROOM
SB CH
AUTO		ON		MOVIE
		OFF		MUSIC
L	C		R	LFE
LS	S		RS

	2	Press the BAND button to select the
		band (FM or AM).
		Each press switches the band: FMAM
						PRO LOGIC Neo :6 LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT		STEREO MONO
				AUTO			DIGITAL	TUNED RF ATT
				RF		DTS ES EX		RDS EON
			DIGITAL			MPEG AAC		Hi-BIT/
								SAMPLING
							DSP	MULTI-ROOM
			SB CH
			AUTO		ON		MOVIE
					OFF		MUSIC
			L C			R	LFE
			LS S RS
MPX	3	Tune in the station.
button
		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 TUN-
				ING –/+ repeatedly.
		•		To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING –/+
				and release when you reach the frequency you want.

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

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