Pioneer VSX-21 - Manual (Page 36)

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Tuner Operations
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 Tuning” on the
following page.
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on
the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set
the remote to the tuner operation mode.
The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically.
2
Press ENTER on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel
to select the band (FM or AM).
Each press switches the band: FM
j AM
3
Tune in the station.
For Automatic Tuning
Press and hold FQ +/– ( %˜fi) for about one second, then release.
The tuner starts searching the selected band and stops automatically at
the first station it locates. Repeat to locate other stations.
For Manual Tuning
• To change frequencies one step at a time, press FQ +/– ( %˜fi)
repeatedly.
• To change frequencies quickly, hold down FQ +/– ( %˜fi) and release
when you reach the frequency you want.
When using the front panel
Press FREQUENCY (+/–) until the frequency you want appears in the
display.
4
Adjust the volume.
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 MODE on the front panel to switch to monaural (MONO) reception.
This should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.
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4
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MPX MODE
DVD/LD
VCR 1
TV/SAT CD
TUNER
VCR 2 MD/TAPE
TV CONTROL
RECEIVER
DSP MODE
CH.SELECT ATT SIG.SELECT
MIDNIGHT
TEST TONE
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
2 3
5
0
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9 +10
TV/VCR CLASS
7 8
4 1
CHANNEL
MULTI CONTROL
ENTER
VOL VOL
FQ
FQ
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TV FUNC
RECEIVER TV
MUTING
CN.LEVEL EFFECT
FL DIMMER FUNCTION DIRECT
MODE CHECK
COMMANDER
SET UP
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MEMU
dB
SP SIGNAL
SELECT
ANALOG
A
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SP SIGNAL
SELECT
ANALOG
A
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SP SIGNAL
SELECT
ANALOG
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