Pioneer VSX-452 - Manual (Page 13)

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 a iot of 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.
0 CENTER MODE indicators Pages 17, 18)
©MEMORY button
Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current
broadcast band, reception frequency, and FM AUTO/MONO mode.
® Remote sensor window
©TUNiNG buttons Pages 15, 16)
+: Performs tuning from the currently displayed station frequency in
ascending frequency order.
-: Performs tuning in order of descending frequencies.
© Dispiay section Page 14)
©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.
© SUPER BASS indicator
Lights when SUPER BASS is ON. .
© SURROUND MODE selector buttons/indicators
Pages 17, 18)
©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 oniy through the headphones.
© SPEAKERS buttons (A, B) m. OFF - ON
ON/OFF switches for the A and B speaker systems.
NOTE:
No sound will be heard thorough 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 turntable.
TUNER: Press when listening to radio broadcasts.
LD: 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.
Those buttons are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
stations, FM AUTO/MONO mode.
© DIRECT ACCESS tuning button Page 15)
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
FYess 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 .......... OFF • FUNCTION.TUNER
• SURROUND MODE......... OFF
• MUTING........................... OFF
Returns you to the last FM station you were receiving. When reception
is not possible, auto tuning (UP) starts from that frequency.
NOTE:
If no sound is output after the RETURN button is pressed, make sure
that SPEAKERS buttons are turned on.
©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.
Turn clockwise to boost treble, and counterclockwise to attenuate
treble.
© BALANCE control
Use to adjust the sound volume balance between left and right speakers.
L: Decrease the sound on the right side.
R: Decrease the sound on the left side.
Usually, left and right volume levels should be the same.
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