Operating Instructions
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...be fine in subsequent chapters but most likely the default setting will give you follow the recommend advice and have soundtracks recorded on the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver. These are easy to do anything. Let's start with multiple sound channels, that is all these sources have five speakers...and enjoyable home theater sound. 5 En Downloaded from two to five speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and right) and a subwoofer to get . This is important you use this multichannel set up in Listening modes (page 30). Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD...
...be fine in subsequent chapters but most likely the default setting will give you follow the recommend advice and have soundtracks recorded on the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver. These are easy to do anything. Let's start with multiple sound channels, that is all these sources have five speakers...and enjoyable home theater sound. 5 En Downloaded from two to five speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and right) and a subwoofer to get . This is important you use this multichannel set up in Listening modes (page 30). Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD...
Operating Instructions
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... Setting: DVD • Analog/Digital Signal Select: Digital has priority but it does hook up your subwoofer make sure to connect the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on the VSX-C300/ C300-S. Then, hook up your powered subwoofer, if you have one of your DVD player and figure out if it is the only signal...manuals search engine This receiver can leave the receiver in mind so if you always know which speaker that came with your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TV. See page 14 for more details on the back of the modes for example, "front right") to the speaker wire so you...
... Setting: DVD • Analog/Digital Signal Select: Digital has priority but it does hook up your subwoofer make sure to connect the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on the VSX-C300/ C300-S. Then, hook up your powered subwoofer, if you have one of your DVD player and figure out if it is the only signal...manuals search engine This receiver can leave the receiver in mind so if you always know which speaker that came with your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TV. See page 14 for more details on the back of the modes for example, "front right") to the speaker wire so you...
Operating Instructions
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...are correct for the source you acceptable surround sound. Automatic speaker setup (receiver automatically configures Front, Center Surround speakers and Subwoofer) Once you have connected and is set to the receiver. The Automatic speaker setup will automatically detect which speakers you want... to that the receiver is the easy way to setup your speakers for more exact speaker settings should go to page 25. FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER S (SMALL) S (SMALL) S (SMALL) ON Display 1 dB L (LARGE) S (SMALL) S (SMALL) OFF dB dB S (SMALL) _ (NONE) S (SMALL) ON L (LARGE) _ (...
...are correct for the source you acceptable surround sound. Automatic speaker setup (receiver automatically configures Front, Center Surround speakers and Subwoofer) Once you have connected and is set to the receiver. The Automatic speaker setup will automatically detect which speakers you want... to that the receiver is the easy way to setup your speakers for more exact speaker settings should go to page 25. FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER S (SMALL) S (SMALL) S (SMALL) ON Display 1 dB L (LARGE) S (SMALL) S (SMALL) OFF dB dB S (SMALL) _ (NONE) S (SMALL) ON L (LARGE) _ (...
Operating Instructions
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... sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Powered FRONT R FRONT L Subwoofer (SW) (FR) (FL) CENTER SURROUND SURROUND (C) R (SR) L (SL) Speaker terminals Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to . R L DVD IN TV/ SAT IN ...
... sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Powered FRONT R FRONT L Subwoofer (SW) (FR) (FL) CENTER SURROUND SURROUND (C) R (SR) L (SL) Speaker terminals Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to . R L DVD IN TV/ SAT IN ...
Operating Instructions
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...the TV, be placed away from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Install the subwoofer on stands to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. 15 En Downloaded from walls. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your ... the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to get the most out of speaker set up Front Left (FL) Center (C) Front Right (FR) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Left (SL) Listening Position Surround Right (SR) 3-D view of them. • Place the front left and right speakers at equal...
...the TV, be placed away from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • Install the subwoofer on stands to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. 15 En Downloaded from walls. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your ... the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to get the most out of speaker set up Front Left (FL) Center (C) Front Right (FR) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Left (SL) Listening Position Surround Right (SR) 3-D view of them. • Place the front left and right speakers at equal...
Operating Instructions
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... control does not function. DISPLAY 0 Volume level indicator - MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when Midnight Listening mode is only coming from the front speakers (and possibly the subwoofer in some settings) or headphones. 18 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VIRTUAL/PHONES SURR.: Lights when the VIRTUAL or PHONES SURR... Panel 12 3 4 5 6 STANDBY FRONT INPUT INPUT SIGNAL DIGITAL MULTI ch 2PROLOGIC 2DIGITAL DTS OFF ON PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 MPEG VIRTUAL PHONES SURR.
... control does not function. DISPLAY 0 Volume level indicator - MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when Midnight Listening mode is only coming from the front speakers (and possibly the subwoofer in some settings) or headphones. 18 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VIRTUAL/PHONES SURR.: Lights when the VIRTUAL or PHONES SURR... Panel 12 3 4 5 6 STANDBY FRONT INPUT INPUT SIGNAL DIGITAL MULTI ch 2PROLOGIC 2DIGITAL DTS OFF ON PHONES VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 MPEG VIRTUAL PHONES SURR.
Operating Instructions
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... outputs the same signal as MONITOR 1. 5 RADIO antenna terminals Connect AM or FM antennas here (see page 16). 6 SUBWOOFER output terminals Use this terminal to connect a powered subwoofer to the receiver (see page 14). 7 SPEAKER terminals Use these terminals to connect speakers to the receiver (see page 14... sure to connect to the video terminals and both the analog and optical digital terminals for audio. To be able to play MPEG and other PIONEER equipment, that bears the Î mark, so that you choose). English Rear Panel 1 R L DVD IN Displays & Controls 4 5 7 1 ANTENNA...
... outputs the same signal as MONITOR 1. 5 RADIO antenna terminals Connect AM or FM antennas here (see page 16). 6 SUBWOOFER output terminals Use this terminal to connect a powered subwoofer to the receiver (see page 14). 7 SPEAKER terminals Use these terminals to connect speakers to the receiver (see page 14... sure to connect to the video terminals and both the analog and optical digital terminals for audio. To be able to play MPEG and other PIONEER equipment, that bears the Î mark, so that you choose). English Rear Panel 1 R L DVD IN Displays & Controls 4 5 7 1 ANTENNA...
Operating Instructions
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...Turn on the power of the component you to get enjoyable home theater. 3 6 INPUT buttons MASTER VOLUME L DTS AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 MPEG VIRTUAL PHONES SURR. If you're not sure which cycles through the different inputs. The following pages will tell you about refinements you can...the main power on the remote control . English Basic Playback Playing a Source Here are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one). 2 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. If the Direct Selection (see page 39). • When you 'll...
...Turn on the power of the component you to get enjoyable home theater. 3 6 INPUT buttons MASTER VOLUME L DTS AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 MPEG VIRTUAL PHONES SURR. If you're not sure which cycles through the different inputs. The following pages will tell you about refinements you can...the main power on the remote control . English Basic Playback Playing a Source Here are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your TV and subwoofer (if you have one). 2 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. If the Direct Selection (see page 39). • When you 'll...
Operating Instructions
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... • Crossover frequency setting mode (page 26) Use to on . The following pages offer a more exact settings here will be sent to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). • LFE (Low Frequency Effects) attenuator setting mode (page 27) Use to lower the level for the LFE channel (a...that follow the speaker settings. For better surround sound complete the instructions that have connected. • SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 26) Use to specify if the subwoofer is performed within 20 seconds. 25 En Downloaded from your listening position to your current speaker system...
... • Crossover frequency setting mode (page 26) Use to on . The following pages offer a more exact settings here will be sent to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). • LFE (Low Frequency Effects) attenuator setting mode (page 27) Use to lower the level for the LFE channel (a...that follow the speaker settings. For better surround sound complete the instructions that have connected. • SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 26) Use to specify if the subwoofer is performed within 20 seconds. 25 En Downloaded from your listening position to your current speaker system...
Operating Instructions
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...There are . En Downloaded from this setting allows you only have two speakers none of the below will determine if bass sounds are using a subwoofer. Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode. Cycle through the ...different possibilities until shelf-type speakers are not using a subwoofer . Speaker size is denoted as PLS in the display. • Setting the front speaker size to "Small" in the SPEAKERS setting mode...
...There are . En Downloaded from this setting allows you only have two speakers none of the below will determine if bass sounds are using a subwoofer. Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode. Cycle through the ...different possibilities until shelf-type speakers are not using a subwoofer . Speaker size is denoted as PLS in the display. • Setting the front speaker size to "Small" in the SPEAKERS setting mode...
Operating Instructions
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... Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz). 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the listening position. Press ENTER if... ENTER if you want to exit the setting mode. MEMO: • The default setting is "0 dB". 27 En Downloaded from the FRONT speakers to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers).
... Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz). 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the listening position. Press ENTER if... ENTER if you want to exit the setting mode. MEMO: • The default setting is "0 dB". 27 En Downloaded from the FRONT speakers to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers).
Operating Instructions
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... way up you'll never actually get a volume level that is . buttons to turn off the test tone. MEMO: • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is 0dB (full volume). 1 Press RECEIVER to adjust speaker levels so ...tone at the same volume from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RECEIVER. Front L (FL) Center (C) Front R (FR) Subwoofer Surround L Surround R (SW) (SL) (SR) The test tone sequence corresponds to output the test tone. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1...
... way up you'll never actually get a volume level that is . buttons to turn off the test tone. MEMO: • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is 0dB (full volume). 1 Press RECEIVER to adjust speaker levels so ...tone at the same volume from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RECEIVER. Front L (FL) Center (C) Front R (FR) Subwoofer Surround L Surround R (SW) (SL) (SR) The test tone sequence corresponds to output the test tone. LEVEL MENU TUNE TEST TONE SEARCH RF ATT MPX 1...
Operating Instructions
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... 39.) STEREO Use this mode when playing a video game. DRAMA This mode simulates the relaxed environment of games with action movies. 30 En Downloaded from a subwoofer in conjunction with these different modes to the speaker settings you should be output from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multichannel Listening modes (for...
... 39.) STEREO Use this mode when playing a video game. DRAMA This mode simulates the relaxed environment of games with action movies. 30 En Downloaded from a subwoofer in conjunction with these different modes to the speaker settings you should be output from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multichannel Listening modes (for...
Operating Instructions
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... system are listed on page 43. 40 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting Type Default Settings SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF automatically sensed automatically sensed Crossover frequency 200 Hz LFE attenuator 0 dB FRONT speakers distance CENTER speakers distance 1.8 m 1.5 m SURROUND speakers distance...) STEREO (all inputs) Tone Effects MIDNIGHT Listening Mode FLAT OFF Setting the Volume Level of each Channel Front L/R "0 dB", Center "0 dB", Surround L/R "0 dB", Subwoofer "0 dB" INPUT DVD MASTER VOLUME - - -
... system are listed on page 43. 40 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting Type Default Settings SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF automatically sensed automatically sensed Crossover frequency 200 Hz LFE attenuator 0 dB FRONT speakers distance CENTER speakers distance 1.8 m 1.5 m SURROUND speakers distance...) STEREO (all inputs) Tone Effects MIDNIGHT Listening Mode FLAT OFF Setting the Volume Level of each Channel Front L/R "0 dB", Center "0 dB", Surround L/R "0 dB", Subwoofer "0 dB" INPUT DVD MASTER VOLUME - - -
Operating Instructions
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... signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be sure to page 14). No sound from subwoofer • The subwoofer is disconnected. • The subwoofer's settings are incorrect. • The subwoofer's levels are • Set the player correctly (consult the wrong. receiver. Additional Information Symptom Cause ...connections (refer to page . 11) • The digital output of the player is set to OFF. • Connect the subwoofer (refer to page 14). • Set subwoofer to ON or PLUS (refer to page 26). • Set the FRONT speakers to SMALL (refer to page 26). ...
... signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be sure to page 14). No sound from subwoofer • The subwoofer is disconnected. • The subwoofer's settings are incorrect. • The subwoofer's levels are • Set the player correctly (consult the wrong. receiver. Additional Information Symptom Cause ...connections (refer to page . 11) • The digital output of the player is set to OFF. • Connect the subwoofer (refer to page 14). • Set subwoofer to ON or PLUS (refer to page 26). • Set the FRONT speakers to SMALL (refer to page 26). ...
Operating Instructions
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...Playback channel structure Sound processing 5.1 channels (Max.) 5.1 channels (Max.) Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Subwoofer Digital discrete processing Rear (Surround) high frequency playback limit 20,000 Hz Other 52 • 5.1 completely independent channels • High ... manuals search engine DTS 5.1 channels (Max.) 5.1 channels (Max.) Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Subwoofer Digital discrete processing 20,000 Hz Dolby Pro Logic Surround 2 channels 4 channels Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Analog matrix ...
...Playback channel structure Sound processing 5.1 channels (Max.) 5.1 channels (Max.) Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Subwoofer Digital discrete processing Rear (Surround) high frequency playback limit 20,000 Hz Other 52 • 5.1 completely independent channels • High ... manuals search engine DTS 5.1 channels (Max.) 5.1 channels (Max.) Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Left, Surround Right, Subwoofer Digital discrete processing 20,000 Hz Dolby Pro Logic Surround 2 channels 4 channels Front Left, Front Right, Center, Surround Analog matrix ...
Operating Instructions
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... is one of a channel.) With this is a patented system in the USA. PCM can get movie theater-like, powerful surround sound. 53 En Downloaded from a subwoofer. Recording Formats These are listed below. 2 Channel Stereo In this receiver. stereo), left and right. This signal is and thus expressed as .1 of the audio...
... is one of a channel.) With this is a patented system in the USA. PCM can get movie theater-like, powerful surround sound. 53 En Downloaded from a subwoofer. Recording Formats These are listed below. 2 Channel Stereo In this receiver. stereo), left and right. This signal is and thus expressed as .1 of the audio...
Service Manual
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...result is obtained for the second detection, a third detection is carried out, and the two results that no center speaker is connected. < Detection of the subwoofer > The logic of 3.5 V or more detailed speaker settings are read the logic of Speaker Detection 1. If a different result is obtained for the second ..., and if the same results (less or more than 3.5 V) are obtained, the detection result is considered correct. Purposes Whether the speakers are made . 5. VSX-C300 7.1.4 Specifications of the responding signal to judge whether the speaker is connected or not.
...result is obtained for the second detection, a third detection is carried out, and the two results that no center speaker is connected. < Detection of the subwoofer > The logic of 3.5 V or more detailed speaker settings are read the logic of Speaker Detection 1. If a different result is obtained for the second ..., and if the same results (less or more than 3.5 V) are obtained, the detection result is considered correct. Purposes Whether the speakers are made . 5. VSX-C300 7.1.4 Specifications of the responding signal to judge whether the speaker is connected or not.
Service Manual
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VSX-C300 • Pin Function No. Pin Name 1 G2 2 G1 3 NC 4 ACIN 5 RDS DT 6 RDS CK 7 SW DCT 8 RMC 9 STEREO 10 T_MUTE 11 PLL_CE 12 SP CONT ... 1 − Connect to Vdd I AC pulse input I Serial control data signal for RDS communication I Serial control clock signal for RDS communication (Use for external interrupt) I Subwoofer detection signal input I Remote control signal input (non carrier signal) I Discrimination signal of Stereo/Mono signal O Tuner mute O Chip select signal for communicate with LC72131...
VSX-C300 • Pin Function No. Pin Name 1 G2 2 G1 3 NC 4 ACIN 5 RDS DT 6 RDS CK 7 SW DCT 8 RMC 9 STEREO 10 T_MUTE 11 PLL_CE 12 SP CONT ... 1 − Connect to Vdd I AC pulse input I Serial control data signal for RDS communication I Serial control clock signal for RDS communication (Use for external interrupt) I Subwoofer detection signal input I Remote control signal input (non carrier signal) I Discrimination signal of Stereo/Mono signal O Tuner mute O Chip select signal for communicate with LC72131...
Service Manual
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VSX-C300 No. Pin Name 51 SYS_CK 52 GAIN_SEL 53 9164_CS 54 SW boost 55 STEREO 56 Virtual/HP surr 57 MPEG/virtual 58 FM + (RDS) 59 ... at digital input signal is excepted for communicate with M62446, TC9163 and PLL O Gain switch L at Stereo and Flat of analog input O TC9164 chip select O Subwoofer boost at digital input signal is locked O HP relay ON/OFF O AC relay ON/OFF O Speaker A relay ON/OFF O Rear/Center relay ON/OFF O Segment...
VSX-C300 No. Pin Name 51 SYS_CK 52 GAIN_SEL 53 9164_CS 54 SW boost 55 STEREO 56 Virtual/HP surr 57 MPEG/virtual 58 FM + (RDS) 59 ... at digital input signal is excepted for communicate with M62446, TC9163 and PLL O Gain switch L at Stereo and Flat of analog input O TC9164 chip select O Subwoofer boost at digital input signal is locked O HP relay ON/OFF O AC relay ON/OFF O Speaker A relay ON/OFF O Rear/Center relay ON/OFF O Segment...