Pioneer VSX-74TXVi-S, VSX-74TXVI, VSX-72TXV Using the tuner Chapter, Listening to the radio

06Using the tuner

Chapter 6:

Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

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 frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets on page 31 for more on how to do this.

									SELECT
	INPUT		SYSTEM OFF
RECEIVER			SOURCE
	SELECT			D.ACCESS	+10		CLASS		REC	DTV INFO	MUTE
							DISC
							ENTER
				AVPARAMETER			CH LEVEL	MPX		REC STOP	MEMORY
				TOP MENU			MENU
					TUNE
					ST		ST T.EDIT	AUDIO	SUBTITLE	HDD	DVD
				DTVMENU				DISP		CH	CH
				SETUP	ENTER		RETURN
								STATUS	SIGNAL SEL	SBch	STEREO
				CATEGORY TUNE			BAND
CD	TV	VIDEO 2		GUIDE
					TV CONTROL			MULTI OPE	THX	STANDARD	ADV. SURR
DVD	SAT	VIDEO1	TVCONT
DVR2	CD-R	XMRADIO	ROOM2/3	TV VOL	INPUT	TV CH	VOL	SHIFT	PHASE	MCACC	S.DIRECT
					SELECT
DVR1	iPod	TUNER	RECEIVER

1Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.

2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band,

press and hold TUNE for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

TUNE .

High speed tuning

Press and hold TUNE for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM stereo sound

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.

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Tuning directly to a station

Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control.

1Press the TUNER button to select the tuner.

2Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).

4Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.

If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

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