Pioneer VSX-21 Operating Instructions - Page 36

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. 3 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 MPX MODE 2 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. 2 The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 4 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 1 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 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 Tune in the station. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold FQ 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 repeatedly. • To change frequencies quickly, hold down FQ 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. 4 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. 36