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 44 for more on how to do this.

VSX-709RDS

 

SOURCE

RECEIVER

 

DVD

TV

VCR

CD-R

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

RCV

CD

TUN

TVC

1 2 3

MIDNIGHT 5.1CHATT

4

5

6

SIGNAL SELECT

 

EFFECT

7

8

9

+10

0

DISC

TV CONTROL

 

 

TV

 

TV VOL

TVFUNC

MASTERVOLUME

 

MENU

 

 

CHANNEL

 

 

FQ

ST

 

ST

 

ENTER

 

FQ

8

D.ACCESS BANDCLASS

3￿ 1￿ Á￿

MPX

DISPLAY

RF ATT

1

3

2

1Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN (TUNER)

button.

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

2Use the BAND 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).

3Tune 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.

MPX

7￿

4￿ ¢￿

2

DSP

TEST TONE

CH SELECT

CH LEVEL

FL DIMMER

LOUDNESS FUNCTION

MUTING

SETUP

ë￿

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

RF ATT

Manual tuning

 

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

 

buttons.

 

High speed tuning

 

Press and hold the FQ + or FQ button for high speed tuning,

 

releasing the button once the desired frequency is reached.

VSX-609RDS

 

 

 

 

ë￿

 

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

 

DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR

CD

1

 

 

CD-R/

 

RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TVCONT

2 DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH

 

1

2

3

4

 

CHANNEL

TEST

ATT

SIGNAL

 

SELECT

TONE

SELECT

 

5

6

7

8

MPX mode

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’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

 

CHANNEL

EFFECT

 

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

9

0

10

DISC

 

 

 

 

FUNC

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOL

TV CONTROL

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FQ

 

 

 

3

 

 

ST

 

ST

 

 

 

ENTER

TOP

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

FQ

 

 

 

2

MPX

SOURCE CLASS

MPX

BAND

 

 

7￿

8￿

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D.ACCESS

CHANNEL

 

DISPLAY RF ATT

 

1￿ Á￿ 4￿ ¢￿ RF ATT

LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING

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REMOTE MASTER

RECEIVER DIMMER

SETUP VOLUME

AUDIO/VIDEOPRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTECONTROLUNIT

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1, 2

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Pioneer VSX-709RDS, VSX-609RDS manual Using the Tuner, Finding a Station

VSX-609RDS, VSX-709RDS specifications

The Pioneer VSX-709RDS and VSX-609RDS are prominent models in Pioneer’s line of AV receivers, celebrated for their robust features, impressive sound quality, and user-friendly designs. Both devices cater to home theater enthusiasts looking for a blend of innovation and reliability.

The VSX-709RDS stands out with its advanced processing capabilities and versatile connectivity options, making it suitable for modern audio-visual setups. Equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, it delivers immersive sound experiences, whether watching movies or listening to music. Its 5.1 channel configuration allows users to set up a surround sound system easily, providing an enveloping audio experience.

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On the other hand, the VSX-609RDS shares many of the same core functionalities but positions itself as a slightly more budget-friendly option. It also supports Dolby Digital and DTS, ensuring rich sound quality. With a 5.1 channel setup, the VSX-609RDS brings home theater sound to life, though its amplifier output is typically lower than the VSX-709RDS.

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Both receivers come with user-friendly remote controls that simplify operation, allowing users to manage inputs and sound settings without needing to get up from their seats. The layout of controls and navigation menus is intuitive, catering to both novice users and audiophiles alike.

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