Pioneer VSX-AX3-S User Manual

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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.

On the remote, this selects the tuner function on the 
receiver and sets the remote to the tuner operation mode.

Each press switches the band: FM 

 AM

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.

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.

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.

European model 

multi-voltage model

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