Using The Tuner; Automatic And Manual Tuning; Mpx Mode; Rf Att Mode (European Model Only) - Pioneer VSX-AX3-K Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Tuner

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.
RF ATT
button
European model
1
multi-voltage model
1
56
En
1 Press the TUNER button.
2 Press the BAND button to select the
MPX
3 Tune in the station.
button

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 to
switch to MONO reception. This should improve reception
enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.
2 3

RF ATT Mode (European model only)

If the radio signal is too strong and/or the sound is distorting
press the RF ATT button to attenuate (lower) the radio signal
input and reduce the distortion (for FM stations only).
When on, RF ATT lights in the display.
2 3
On the remote, this selects the tuner function on the
receiver and sets the remote to the tuner operation mode.
PRO LOGIC LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR
Neo :6
DIGITAL
AUTO
DTS ES EX
RF
MPEG AAC
DIGITAL
DSP
SB CH
ON MOVIE
AUTO
OFF MUSIC
L C R LFE
L S S R S
band (FM or AM).
Each press switches the band: FM
PRO LOGIC N :6 LOUDNESS MI DN IGHT TONE DN R
eo
AUTO DIGITAL
DTS ES EX
RF
M PEG AAC
DIGITAL
DSP
SB CH
ON M OVIE
AUTO
M USIC
OFF
L C R LFE
L S R
S S
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 TUN-
ING –/+ repeatedly.
• To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING –/+
and release when you reach the frequency you want.
ATT STEREO MONO
TUNED RF ATT
RDS EON
Hi-BIT/
SAMPLING
MULTI-ROOM
AM
ATT STEREO M ONO
TUNED RF ATT
RDS EON
H i -BIT/
SAM PLING
M ULTI-ROOM