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... heat will build up inside, interfering with doors, leave the doors open . • Also, if you 've received the following precautions: • Never use , please take care around the unit for a Pioneer DV-466, 366, 266, 355, 373, 533-K, 575K, 676A DVD player. Do not use furniture wax or ...cleansers. • Never use different batteries together. • When disposing of the receiver except for ventilation to wipe off dust and dirt. •...
... heat will build up inside, interfering with doors, leave the doors open . • Also, if you 've received the following precautions: • Never use , please take care around the unit for a Pioneer DV-466, 366, 266, 355, 373, 533-K, 575K, 676A DVD player. Do not use furniture wax or ...cleansers. • Never use different batteries together. • When disposing of the receiver except for ventilation to wipe off dust and dirt. •...
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... loop antenna 15 Setting individual channel levels 33 FM wire antenna 15 Connecting external antennas 15 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . 16 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 17 Plugging in the receiver 17 10 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other components. . . 34 Recalling preset codes 35...
... loop antenna 15 Setting individual channel levels 33 FM wire antenna 15 Connecting external antennas 15 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display . . 16 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 17 Plugging in the receiver 17 10 Controlling other equipment Using the remote control with other components. . . 34 Recalling preset codes 35...
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...you 're connecting is just the front left and right speakers (L and R in the diagram below . and the surround speakers to the CENTER terminal; VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (... 2 Connect a powered subwoofer to open a terminal; Easy Setup This section shows you how to connect your speakers to the receiver, as a pair; do this receiver so you do not connect just one half of the plastic shielding from each speaker are matched. the center speaker to the ...
...you 're connecting is just the front left and right speakers (L and R in the diagram below . and the surround speakers to the CENTER terminal; VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (... 2 Connect a powered subwoofer to open a terminal; Easy Setup This section shows you how to connect your speakers to the receiver, as a pair; do this receiver so you do not connect just one half of the plastic shielding from each speaker are matched. the center speaker to the ...
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...DVD player and the DVD IN jacks of this receiver for how to do this system. 6 En Connect a 3-pin AV cable (not supplied) between the audio/video outputs of more detailed settings you only hear sound from this . • If you VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ...ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT) COAX will automatically detect the speakers you connected the receiver to. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote or STANDBY/ ...
...DVD player and the DVD IN jacks of this receiver for how to do this system. 6 En Connect a 3-pin AV cable (not supplied) between the audio/video outputs of more detailed settings you only hear sound from this . • If you VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ...ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT) COAX will automatically detect the speakers you connected the receiver to. 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote or STANDBY/ ...
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... home theater system. Manufactured under license from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for music-based material. Surround and Advanced Surround modes (page 25) Used in conjunction...will also generate convincing surround sound for a number of situations. Home theater refers to the use less than 0.5 W of energy when the receiver is designed to use of Dolby Laboratories. Sound Modes (page 25) The Sound Modes offer useful effects for any stereo source. Introductory information ...
... home theater system. Manufactured under license from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for music-based material. Surround and Advanced Surround modes (page 25) Used in conjunction...will also generate convincing surround sound for a number of situations. Home theater refers to the use less than 0.5 W of energy when the receiver is designed to use of Dolby Laboratories. Sound Modes (page 25) The Sound Modes offer useful effects for any stereo source. Introductory information ...
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...receivers, etc. The cable may be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 1 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L 2 ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω 3 IN OUT CONTROL 4 AC IN VSX-C302...outdoor antenna if reception is bad. 3 CONTROL IN jack /CONTROL OUT jack (pages 16 and 17) Use to link Pioneer components together to enable all components in the chain to use just one remote control sensor. 4 AC IN (page 17)...
...receivers, etc. The cable may be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. 03 Connecting your equipment Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 1 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L 2 ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω 3 IN OUT CONTROL 4 AC IN VSX-C302...outdoor antenna if reception is bad. 3 CONTROL IN jack /CONTROL OUT jack (pages 16 and 17) Use to link Pioneer components together to enable all components in the chain to use just one remote control sensor. 4 AC IN (page 17)...
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... damp or wet areas - in your country or region. in places where there is possible to reassign it to match the voltage coming into the receiver with the sound. - MONITOR OUT video jack (page 10) Jack connection for your TV. 8 Voltage Selector (page 2) Use to the TV/SAT input). 7 Audio/... any other movement - DVR/VCR IN/OUT jacks (page 12) AV connector for the TV/SAT input. If the cables are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit may distort) - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) When making cable connections Be careful not...
... damp or wet areas - in your country or region. in places where there is possible to reassign it to match the voltage coming into the receiver with the sound. - MONITOR OUT video jack (page 10) Jack connection for your TV. 8 Voltage Selector (page 2) Use to the TV/SAT input). 7 Audio/... any other movement - DVR/VCR IN/OUT jacks (page 12) AV connector for the TV/SAT input. If the cables are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit may distort) - in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) When making cable connections Be careful not...
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... TV tuner If your TV has a built-in digital TV tuner below , referring to the diagram, to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Use a 3-pin AV cable to connect the DVD IN jacks to a video input on your TV. This carries video and analog stereo audio signals ... use an optical connection to a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player doesn't have a coaxial digital audio out jack, it . VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT) COAX...
... TV tuner If your TV has a built-in digital TV tuner below , referring to the diagram, to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Use a 3-pin AV cable to connect the DVD IN jacks to a video input on your TV. This carries video and analog stereo audio signals ... use an optical connection to a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player. If your DVD player doesn't have a coaxial digital audio out jack, it . VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT) COAX...
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...is possible to use a coaxial 1 Use a 3-pin AV cable to connect the TV/SAT IN jacks to a set of so-called 'set-top boxes'. VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT...11 En This connection carries stereo and multichannel digital audio. connection to an optical digital audio output on page 31 for how to do this receiver. After connecting up everything else see Coaxial input setting on the set-top box component. digital audio out jack, it . English Connecting your...
...is possible to use a coaxial 1 Use a 3-pin AV cable to connect the TV/SAT IN jacks to a set of so-called 'set-top boxes'. VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT...11 En This connection carries stereo and multichannel digital audio. connection to an optical digital audio output on page 31 for how to do this receiver. After connecting up everything else see Coaxial input setting on the set-top box component. digital audio out jack, it . English Connecting your...
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... INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES STANDBY 2DIGITAL DTS STEREO 2PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 MASTER VOLUME R DOWN UP VIDEO IN/OUT AUDIO IN/OUT COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR Push where indicated then pull off from the ...subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers-will work. Note that surround speakers should have a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω. VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR ...
... INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES STANDBY 2DIGITAL DTS STEREO 2PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 MASTER VOLUME R DOWN UP VIDEO IN/OUT AUDIO IN/OUT COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR Push where indicated then pull off from the ...subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers-will work. Note that surround speakers should have a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω. VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR ...
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... should be at equal distance from your speakers in the event of external shocks such as discoloration of the center channel is switched on the receiver comprises a positive (+) colored, and negative (-) black terminal. Press the spring-loaded tab to open a terminal, insert the speaker wire, then release the tab to the...
... should be at equal distance from your speakers in the event of external shocks such as discoloration of the center channel is switched on the receiver comprises a positive (+) colored, and negative (-) black terminal. Press the spring-loaded tab to open a terminal, insert the speaker wire, then release the tab to the...
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...120 -12 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON DIGITAL IN FRONT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R VSX-C302 TV/SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 Note • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need... to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display ...
...120 -12 STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON DIGITAL IN FRONT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R VSX-C302 TV/SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 Note • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need... to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display ...
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... pull out the plug by the plug. Tip • You can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. CONTROL IN OUT CONTROL IN OUT VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT) COAX... remote sensor that you can use just the remote sensor of one set up the supplied remote to control other components in your system (both Pioneer and non-Pioneer). When you have connected all your components, including the speakers. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while.
... pull out the plug by the plug. Tip • You can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. CONTROL IN OUT CONTROL IN OUT VSX-C302 SPEAKERS FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND R L ANTENNA AM LOOP FMUNBAL75Ω DIGITAL IN SUB WOOFER OUT TV/SAT (DVD) OPT1 DVR/VCR OPT2 DVD (TV/SAT) COAX... remote sensor that you can use just the remote sensor of one set up the supplied remote to control other components in your system (both Pioneer and non-Pioneer). When you have connected all your components, including the speakers. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while.
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...STANDBY/ON DIGITAL IN FRONT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES STANDBY 2DIGITAL DTS STEREO 2PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 MASTER VOLUME R DOWN UP 1 PHONES jack When headphones are connected there is no sound output from the speakers. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press to switch... or into standby. 3 FRONT INPUT jacks (page 13) Use to connect an audio/video component. 4 STANDBY Lights when the receiver is in the front panel display. 9 MASTER VOLUME knob Use to adjust the volume. 18 En PHONES indicator (page 24) Lights when ...
...STANDBY/ON DIGITAL IN FRONT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES STANDBY 2DIGITAL DTS STEREO 2PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 MASTER VOLUME R DOWN UP 1 PHONES jack When headphones are connected there is no sound output from the speakers. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press to switch... or into standby. 3 FRONT INPUT jacks (page 13) Use to connect an audio/video component. 4 STANDBY Lights when the receiver is in the front panel display. 9 MASTER VOLUME knob Use to adjust the volume. 18 En PHONES indicator (page 24) Lights when ...
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...effect is on . 11 Character display 12 Volume level indicator Indicates the volume level in auto/stereo mode. TUNED Lights when tuned to control this receiver. 4 Sleep timer indicator (page 28) Lights when the sleep timer has been set. 5 DIALOG indicator (page 25) Lights when Dialog Enhancement ...is on. 6 Input/output channel indicators The letters L, C, R, LFE, Ls and Rs indicate the input channels coming into the receiver. Use the input attenuator to reduce the level. 9 Tuner indicators STEREO (page 26) Lights when listening to mono. 10 ATT (page 31) Lights...
...effect is on . 11 Character display 12 Volume level indicator Indicates the volume level in auto/stereo mode. TUNED Lights when tuned to control this receiver. 4 Sleep timer indicator (page 28) Lights when the sleep timer has been set. 5 DIALOG indicator (page 25) Lights when Dialog Enhancement ...is on. 6 Input/output channel indicators The letters L, C, R, LFE, Ls and Rs indicate the input channels coming into the receiver. Use the input attenuator to reduce the level. 9 Tuner indicators STEREO (page 26) Lights when listening to mono. 10 ATT (page 31) Lights...
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... 26). See also Controlling other equipment on page 34. 1 3 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 RECEIVER RECEIVER SOURCE SIGNAL SEL SR+ REC DVD TV/SAT FRONT STOP REC HDD DVR/VCR FM/AM DVD ADVANCED AUTO STEREO SURROUND SURROUND SOUND MODE...11 14 17 21 22 23 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Press to put the remote in blue are receiver-related functions. When set to control a Pioneer DVD recorder. Function names printed in 'receiver' mode (i.e., the remote controls the receiver functions). 2 LED Indicates a remote control operation. 3 RECEIVER Press to switch the receiver on or into standby. 4 ...
... 26). See also Controlling other equipment on page 34. 1 3 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 18 19 20 RECEIVER RECEIVER SOURCE SIGNAL SEL SR+ REC DVD TV/SAT FRONT STOP REC HDD DVR/VCR FM/AM DVD ADVANCED AUTO STEREO SURROUND SURROUND SOUND MODE...11 14 17 21 22 23 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Press to put the remote in blue are receiver-related functions. When set to control a Pioneer DVD recorder. Function names printed in 'receiver' mode (i.e., the remote controls the receiver functions). 2 LED Indicates a remote control operation. 3 RECEIVER Press to switch the receiver on or into standby. 4 ...
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...the built-in tuner; other functions control other external equipment. 19 Number buttons (page 36) Use for about two seconds when you operate the receiver with the display off or dimmed. (Note that the master volume indicator always remains lit, even when the rest of the remote control The ... the MASTER VOLUME control) to restore the sound. 11 VIRTUAL SB (page 25) Press to switch on a satellite receiver, cable box, VCR or DVR. 23 DIMMER First press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness/switch off the front panel display. The display will light brightly for ...
...the built-in tuner; other functions control other external equipment. 19 Number buttons (page 36) Use for about two seconds when you operate the receiver with the display off or dimmed. (Note that the master volume indicator always remains lit, even when the rest of the remote control The ... the MASTER VOLUME control) to restore the sound. 11 VIRTUAL SB (page 25) Press to switch on a satellite receiver, cable box, VCR or DVR. 23 DIMMER First press RECEIVER, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness/switch off the front panel display. The display will light brightly for ...
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...manually (see Setting individual channel levels on page 33), you will see The System Setup menu on your DVD player and digital satellite receiver. • Check that your DVD (or other than the front speakers Note • The Room Setup automatically sets up the .../ MID). 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press ROOM SETUP repeatedly to select a seating position setting, then press ENTER. Checking the settings on your DVD player/satellite receiver is set up the channel levels and speaker distance according to switch it on your main listening position is: • FWD - Average room (approx, 5.5...
...manually (see Setting individual channel levels on page 33), you will see The System Setup menu on your DVD player and digital satellite receiver. • Check that your DVD (or other than the front speakers Note • The Room Setup automatically sets up the .../ MID). 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press ROOM SETUP repeatedly to select a seating position setting, then press ENTER. Checking the settings on your DVD player/satellite receiver is set up the channel levels and speaker distance according to switch it on your main listening position is: • FWD - Average room (approx, 5.5...
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.../ON DIGITAL IN FRONT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES 2DIGITAL DTS AUTO STEREO 2PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 MASTER VOLUME R DOWN UP 1 Turn on the power of your TV so that all the sound is the TV's built-in the default listening mode...Home theater sound on page 24 for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your source is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. 23 En If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are the basic ...
.../ON DIGITAL IN FRONT INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R PHONES 2DIGITAL DTS AUTO STEREO 2PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302 MASTER VOLUME R DOWN UP 1 Turn on the power of your TV so that all the sound is the TV's built-in the default listening mode...Home theater sound on page 24 for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your source is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver. 23 En If you're playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are the basic ...