Pioneer VSX-909RDS - Manual (Page 55)

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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 desire, see “Direct
Access Tuning“ on the following page.
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.
2 Press the TUNER button.
On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the receiver
and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.
dB
STEREO SIGNAL
SELECT
ANALOG SP
A
FM
VOLUME
3 Press BAND button on the remote control or
the front panel to select the band (FM or AM).
Each press switches the band: FM
j AM
dB
STEREO SIGNAL SELECT
ANALOG SP
A
VOLUME
4 Tune in the station.
For Automatic Tuning
Press and hold TUNING –/+ buttons for about one second, then
release.
The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop automat-
ically at the first station it locates. Repeat to locate other
stations.
For Manual Tuning
• To change frequencies one step at a time, press TUNING –/+
buttons repeatedly.
• To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING –/+
buttons and release when you reach the frequency you
desire.
5 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME buttons on
the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME
on the front panel.
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 button on the remote control to switch to MONO reception. This
should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.
RF ATT Mode
Press the RF ATT button to turn the RF attenuator on to reduce sound
distortion when receiving strong FM signals from nearby stations.
Normally, this button should be set to off. This button does not affect
AM reception.
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RF ATT
_ON/—OFF
button
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Using the Tuner
Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the
_ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the
power ON ( _).