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...11 Some tips for improving sound quality 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-1022 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822 12 Switching the speaker... using HDMI 17 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input 18 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only 19 Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER 20 Connecting to the network through LAN interface 20 Connecting antennas 21 ..., iPhone, iPad, and iTunes . . 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
...11 Some tips for improving sound quality 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-1022 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-822 12 Switching the speaker... using HDMI 17 Connecting your TV with no HDMI input 18 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only 19 Connecting optional Bluetooth® ADAPTER 20 Connecting to the network through LAN interface 20 Connecting antennas 21 ..., iPhone, iPad, and iTunes . . 38 About the DHCP server function 38 Authorizing this Pioneer product.
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... 33) 7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 34) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) •... if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) (page 49) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) (page 50) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu ...
... 33) 7 Adjusting the sound as desired • Using the Sound Retriever (page 34) • Better sound using a digital connection from the Blu-ray Disc/DVD player to the receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) •... if you don't know how to do this. 4 The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) (page 49) (Specify either using the surround back or front height speaker.) The Pre Out Setting (VSX-822 only) (page 50) (When connecting the front height speakers.) The Input Assign menu ...
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... terminal on page 8. 15 16 5 Tuner control buttons BAND - Dims or brightens the display. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System/Pre Out setting...6 78 9 MCACC HDMI iPod iPhone iPad SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME 17 18 23...
... terminal on page 8. 15 16 5 Tuner control buttons BAND - Dims or brightens the display. The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be checked by selecting an input source. • The Speaker System/Pre Out setting...6 78 9 MCACC HDMI iPod iPhone iPad SPEAKERS DIMMER DISPLAY BAND TUNER EDIT TUNE PRESET AUTO SURROUND/ ALC/ STREAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME 17 18 23...
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... the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on this ). 27 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Shows when a preset radio station is being received in surround sound on page 33 for more on this ). 26 ADV.S. Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected. 2HD - Lights to ...displays 14 iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 21). 15 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is automatically set to ON (page 35). Display 17...
... the Advanced surround on page 34 for more on this ). 27 SIGNAL SELECT indicators DIGITAL - Shows when a preset radio station is being received in surround sound on page 33 for more on this ). 26 ADV.S. Lights when a source with Dolby Digital Plus encoded audio signals is detected. 2HD - Lights to ...displays 14 iPod iPhone iPad/USB terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod or USB mass storage device as an audio source (page 21). 15 SOUND RETRIEVER AIR When the button is pressed, the input switches to ADAPTER and the listening mode is automatically set to ON (page 35). Display 17...
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... between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 27). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 46) or Audio parameters (page 36). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the ... remaining sleep time at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set up your surround sound system (page 46). You can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.).
... between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 27). 8 TUNE /, PRESET /), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up surround sound (page 46) or Audio parameters (page 36). 4 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (page 25). 5 Input function buttons Use to select the ... remaining sleep time at SMALL in the Speaker Setting (or automatically via the Auto MCACC setup) and the X.Over is set up your surround sound system (page 46). You can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input function button (BD, DVD, etc.).
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...35). Thus if you have different voltages. Use to adjust the channel level. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the component to play back (page 25). We recommend using alkaline batteries that have one TV to hook... MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - INPUT - Use to adjust the volume on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 34). The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off other components connected to the receiver (page 54). 12 TV CONTROL buttons...
...35). Thus if you have different voltages. Use to adjust the channel level. Use to set the listening volume. 15 MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 16 DISP Switches the display of the component to play back (page 25). We recommend using alkaline batteries that have one TV to hook... MIDNIGHT, etc.) EQ - INPUT - Use to adjust the volume on /off Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 34). The listening mode, sound volume, Speaker System (VSX-1022)/Pre Out (VSX-822) setting or input name can be displayed, depending on /off other components connected to the receiver (page 54). 12 TV CONTROL buttons...
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...(Surround back) system: R L C SW SL SBL SR SBR 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system: FHL FHR R L C SW SR SL Important • VSX-1022 only: Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be able to connect the B speakers if you put your speakers as shown... the most commonly-used in another room. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on page 49). • VSX-822 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional ...
...(Surround back) system: R L C SW SL SBL SR SBR 7.1 channel surround (Front height) system: FHL FHR R L C SW SR SL Important • VSX-1022 only: Both the surround back speakers and the front height speakers can be able to connect the B speakers if you put your speakers as shown... the most commonly-used in another room. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers in the Speaker System setting (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on page 49). • VSX-822 only: To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional ...
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... channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is twisted together and inserted fully into the left (L (Single)) terminal only. 12 To prevent the risk of the VSX-1022 as shown below: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm ... nor the front height speaker is best for surround sound (MCACC) on page 49). • When using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on page 23. For DVD-Audio, the...
... channel. (The subwoofer's low frequency component is twisted together and inserted fully into the left (L (Single)) terminal only. 12 To prevent the risk of the VSX-1022 as shown below: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. 1 2 3 10 mm ... nor the front height speaker is best for surround sound (MCACC) on page 49). • When using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is connected, either setting will suffice) (see The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on page 23. For DVD-Audio, the...
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... from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on the settings you can switch between speakers using the Control with one cable. No sound is possible). • SPAB (VSX-1022 only) - Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off ... for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD. Note • VSX-1022 only: The subwoofer output depends on page 49, you made in the proper direction. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is output from the speakers. HDMI Be careful to connect the terminal...
... from the Aspeaker terminals, the two speakers in The Speaker System setting (VSX-1022 only) on the settings you can switch between speakers using the Control with one cable. No sound is possible). • SPAB (VSX-1022 only) - Important • Before making or changing connections, switch off ... for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD and CD. Note • VSX-1022 only: The subwoofer output depends on page 49, you made in the proper direction. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is output from the speakers. HDMI Be careful to connect the terminal...
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... • The following connection/setting is required to listen to connect an audio cable. In this connection is no need to the sound of the TV over the receiver. DVD player Connecting your equipment Blu-ray Disc player HDMI/DVI-compatible components HDMI OUT Set-top .../CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO HDMI IN PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL IN1 (TV) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) IN 1 (TV) VSX-1022 (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR SAT/CBL DVD OUT IN IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT ...
... • The following connection/setting is required to listen to connect an audio cable. In this connection is no need to the sound of the TV over the receiver. DVD player Connecting your equipment Blu-ray Disc player HDMI/DVI-compatible components HDMI OUT Set-top .../CBL BD GAME DVR/BDR VIDEO HDMI IN PRE OUT SUB WOOFER ADAPTER PORT COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE OPTICAL IN1 (TV) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (CD) IN 1 (TV) VSX-1022 (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR SAT/CBL DVD OUT IN IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR COMPONENT ...
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...over the receiver. Connect the DVD player's video signals using a analog audio cables, set -top box), then use a different method to the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both the optical input ...(CD) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) COAXIAL IN1 (CD) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT OUT SAT/CBL IN AUDIO DVD IN VSX-1022 IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR DVD COMPONENT VIDDEVO D IN SAT/CBL SAT/CBL IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER L IN R ANALOG IN 1 (CD)...
...over the receiver. Connect the DVD player's video signals using a analog audio cables, set -top box), then use a different method to the sound of the receiver's settings, operations, etc., on the player, it may not be possible to output video signals to both the optical input ...(CD) OPTICAL ASSIGNABLE IN 1 (TV) OPTICAL IN1 (TV) COAXIAL IN1 (CD) (OUTPUT 5 V 0.1 A MAX) VIDEO MONITOR MONITOR OUT OUT SAT/CBL IN AUDIO DVD IN VSX-1022 IN 1 (DVD) ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR DVD COMPONENT VIDDEVO D IN SAT/CBL SAT/CBL IN ANTENNA A R FRONT L AM LOOP CENTER L IN R ANALOG IN 1 (CD)...
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...is connected to this connection is required to listen to the TV SELECTABLE sound over this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and... DVD player (or other devices, please use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to both the optical input terminal and coaxial input terminal. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the ...
...is connected to this connection is required to listen to the TV SELECTABLE sound over this receiver. - If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with no HDMI output (VSX-1022 only) This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and... DVD player (or other devices, please use RECEIVER and SIGNAL SEL to both the optical input terminal and coaxial input terminal. If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the ...
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...20 ft.) 21 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND CONTROL TUNER EDIT ON / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied)... refer to also the operating instructions for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Using external antennas below . To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Playing an iPod on page 27. 2 ANTENNA AM LOOP 4 FM UNBAL 75 3 1 1 Push open the tabs...
...20 ft.) 21 HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND CONTROL TUNER EDIT ON / OFF TUNE PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME iPod cable (supplied)... refer to also the operating instructions for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Using external antennas below . To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Playing an iPod on page 27. 2 ANTENNA AM LOOP 4 FM UNBAL 75 3 1 1 Push open the tabs...
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... this process. HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage... by connecting USB devices to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby then connect your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on page 28. Do not pull out the plug ...
... this process. HDMI iPod iPhone iPad BAND TUNER EDIT CONTROL TUNE ON/OFF PRESET TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL ENTER MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB iPad MASTER VOLUME USB mass storage... by connecting USB devices to this receiver, including the speakers. Plug the AC power cord into standby then connect your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on page 28. Do not pull out the plug ...
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... ON/OFF PRESET ENTER • The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL MCACC setup is changed.) 1 Switch on the receiver and your listening area, taking into account ambient ... that it to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Important • The OSD will be selected as an input source. • VSX-1022 only: When both channel delay and channel level. You can turn off the demo display. MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB...
... ON/OFF PRESET ENTER • The demo mode is canceled automatically when the Auto TO SURROUND/ ALC/ REAM DIRECT STANDARD SURR ADVANCED SURROUND SOUND iPod iPhone iPad RETRIEVER AIR DIRECT CONTROL MCACC setup is changed.) 1 Switch on the receiver and your listening area, taking into account ambient ... that it to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Important • The OSD will be selected as an input source. • VSX-1022 only: When both channel delay and channel level. You can turn off the demo display. MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 5 V 2.1 A iPod iPhone USB...
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...setup should give you 're finished, go to change the setting. Try to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. When you excellent surround sound from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ...a problem with cone sizes of your room, sometimes identical speakers with the speaker connection. Input Assign 4 . Auto MCACC 2 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of the microphone. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO Return ...
...setup should give you 're finished, go to change the setting. Try to MCACC SETUP MIC jack. When you excellent surround sound from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System Speaker Distance Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ...a problem with cone sizes of your room, sometimes identical speakers with the speaker connection. Input Assign 4 . Auto MCACC 2 . FL Demo Mode VSX-1022 VSX-822 • Mic In! The system outputs a series of the microphone. Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Speaker YES/NO Return ...
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.../CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO or GAME input. In this case, the receiver must be able to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Each press cycles through your TV, not from the speakers connected to the source component. For example, if you connected ... a source (such as a DVD disc) with a digital audio connection, you should be set , the audio input that was selected will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on your home theater system. It cannot be heard through the following: • H -...
.../CBL, DVR/BDR, VIDEO or GAME input. In this case, the receiver must be able to select the input function you want multichannel surround sound. 5 Use VOLUME +/- Each press cycles through your TV, not from the speakers connected to the source component. For example, if you connected ... a source (such as a DVD disc) with a digital audio connection, you should be set , the audio input that was selected will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in Setting the Audio options on your home theater system. It cannot be heard through the following: • H -...
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Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to TV input, please change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 49). 26 Other than TV input CENTER O1 RECEIVER ... SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE TUNER FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . SPEAKERS SELECTABL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABL Video (VSX-1022 only) DVD Reassignable (page 49) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is selected, this to each terminal, select the input...
Tip • In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to TV input, please change the settings in the Input Assign menu (page 49). 26 Other than TV input CENTER O1 RECEIVER ... SAT/CBL ANALOG IN 1 (CD) ASSIGNABLE TUNER FM UNBAL 75 CAUTION: ATTENTION: SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . SPEAKERS SELECTABL Class 2 Wiring SELECTABL Video (VSX-1022 only) DVD Reassignable (page 49) Audio CD TV RECEIVER A SIGNAL SEL 3 ANALOG IN1 audio input terminal is selected, this to each terminal, select the input...
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... operation may differ from what is shown in your home theater through the unit. For more details on the front panel. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Also Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible ... on Bluetooth wireless technology device you can also be used for free. This receiver's remote control buttons can be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on using Bluetooth wireless technology. Listening to Music Contents of the Bluetooth wireless technology device. 7 From the Bluetooth wireless ...
... operation may differ from what is shown in your home theater through the unit. For more details on the front panel. a Pioneer-exclusive application and available for basic playback of such marks by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Also Air Jam lets you connect multi compatible ... on Bluetooth wireless technology device you can also be used for free. This receiver's remote control buttons can be selected by pressing SOUND RETRIEVER AIR on using Bluetooth wireless technology. Listening to Music Contents of the Bluetooth wireless technology device. 7 From the Bluetooth wireless ...
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... (step) tuning functions. Once you are stored in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for how to do this . Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono... this : Automatic tuning To search for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in each time. This saves the effort of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you have the...
... (step) tuning functions. Once you are stored in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for how to do this . Improving FM sound If the TUNE or ST indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, set the receiver to the mono... this : Automatic tuning To search for other stations. Manual tuning To change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. This should improve the sound quality and allow you how to tune in each time. This saves the effort of your preset stations. 1 Choose the station preset you have the...