Using The Tuner; Automatic And Manual Tuning; Mpx Mode - Pioneer Elite VSX-39TX Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Tuner

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
Access Tuning" on the following page.
RECEIVER
3
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
VCR1
MPX
VCR2
ENTER
54
use
TV
CONTROL
Tuner
REMOTE
SETUP
1 2 3
FUNCTION
STATION
MD/TAPE1
CH
4 5 6
CD
CH
TUNING
VOL
7
8 9
MPX BAND CLASS TUNER
VOL
DIRECT
0
TV
ACCESS
CONTROL FUNCTION
MASTER VOLUME
MULTI SYSTEM +
OPERATION OFF MUTING
STANDBY/ON
—
BACK LIGHT
on/off
2 4
2 3 1
4
MPX
1 Press the TUNER.
On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on
the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER
lock
operation mode.
1
+
SIGNAL
SELECT
— ANALOG SP A
+
—
2 Press the BAND button to select the
band (FM or AM).
Each press switches the band: FM j AM
SIGNAL
SELECT
ANALOG SP A
3 Tune in the station.
For Automatic Tuning
Press and hold TUNING –/+ for about one second,
then release.
The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop
automatically at the first station it locates. Repeat to
locate other stations.
For Manual Tuning
• To change frequencies one step at a time, press
TUNING –/+ repeatedly.
• To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING
–/+ and release when you reach the frequency you
desire.
4 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 on the remote
control or front panel to switch to MONO reception. This
should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the
broadcast.
STEREO
VOLUME
FM
STEREO
VOLUME
dB
dB