Pioneer VSX-453 Service Manual page 46

10. PANEL FACILITIES
@ POWER STANDBY/ON switch/STANDBY
indicator
This is the switch for electric power.
ON : When set to the ON position, power is supplied and
the unit becomes operational.
: When set to STANDBY position, the main power
flow is cut and the unit is no longer fully operational.
A minute flow of power feeds the unit to maintain
operation readiness.
The STANDBY indicator lights when the power is
STANDBY, and goes out during ON.
[Timer ON/OFF possible]
When the unit is switched ON, ON/OFF control can be performed by
means of the optional timer.
NOTE:
When the power is initially turned ON, muting will be applied to
prevent sound from being output for about 6 seconds.
@ FM/AM button
Use this to switch between FM and AM frequency band reception.
@ MPX MODE button
Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when
listening to FM broadcasts. The monaural mode has been selected
when the FM MONO indicator in the display section is lit.
Auto stereo mode:
Normally, leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo FM
broadcast is received, it will be automatically reproduced in stereo.
Monaural mode:
Use if the signal is weak and there is too much noise when receiving
an FM stereo broadcast, Reception becomes monaural, but noise is
reduced.
NOTE:
This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.
STANDBY
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@® TUNING buttons
+: Performs tuning from the currently displayed station frequency
in ascending frequency order.
Display section
@® SIMULATED STEREO button
Press to produce a simulated stereo effect when listening to
monaural sources (for example, AM or TV broadcasts).
"SIMULATED STEREO" appears on the display section.
NOTE:
This effect is not produced through the rear speakers.
@ DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button
This switches on and off the DOLBY 3CH LOGIC. When it's in the on
position, the "3CH LOGIC" indicator lights.
@ SUPER BASS indicator
Lights when SUPER BASS is ON.
@ SURROUND MODE selector buttons/indicators
@ MASTER VOLUME control
Use it to simultaneously adjust the sound volume from the front,
center, and rear speakers.
@ PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. Set all SPEAKERS.
A and B switches to OFF if you want to cut the sound from speakers
and listen to it only through the headphones.
@ SPEAKERS buttons (A, B) MLOFF «ON
ON/OFF switches for the A and B speaker systems.
NOTE:
No sound will be heard through the speakers when both A and B
buttons are depressed if only one set of speakers has. been
connected to either A or B SPEAKERS terminals.
@ Input selector buttons
TAPE 2 MONITOR
: Press when performing playback on a second
cassette deck and when monitoring recording.
\VCR/TAPE 1 : Press when performing playback on a VCR unit or
cassette deck.
PHONO : Press when playing records on a turntable.
TUNER _ _ : Press when listening to radio broadcasts.
Lo : Press when performing playback on an LD player.
cD : Press when playing compact discs on a CD player.
@ STATION CALL buttons
Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset at random.
These buttons are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
stations, FM AUTO/MONO mode.
@ DIRECT ACCESS tuning button
When this button is pressed, the STATION CALL buttons function as
ten-key number buttons for direct input of the desired reception
frequency. Press again to cancel this mode.
@ RETURN button
Press this button to return the receiver into the initial state. TUNER is
selected at this initial state. Adjust the sound level by using the
MASTER VOLUME control.
© TAPE 2 MONITOR
SURROUND MODE
@ MUTING
FUNCTION
Returns you to the last station you were receiving. When reception is
not possible, auto tuning (UP) starts from that frequency.
NOTE:
df no sound is output after the RETURN button is pressed, make sure
that SPEAKERS buttons are turned on.
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@ SUPER BASS button
Switch ON when you want to boost bass. The SUPER BASS indicator
lights.
@ BASS control
Use to adjust the low-frequency level.
Turn clockwise to boost bass, and counterclockwise to attenuate
bass.
@ TREBLE control
Use to adjust the high-frequency level.
@ BALANCE control
L: Decrease the sound on the right side.
R: Decrease the sound on the left side.