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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 VSX-C300-S Operating Instructions Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300 VSX-C300-S Operating Instructions Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
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... and music to experience surround sound with only two speakers. The VSX-C300/C300-S has the flexibility to use this remote can start enjoying home theater immediately after hooking up and automatically sets the receiver for a more dramatic effect. In addition, this decoder with the... 5-D Theater mode for music, and the VSX-C300/C300-S is dedicated to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide ...
... and music to experience surround sound with only two speakers. The VSX-C300/C300-S has the flexibility to use this remote can start enjoying home theater immediately after hooking up and automatically sets the receiver for a more dramatic effect. In addition, this decoder with the... 5-D Theater mode for music, and the VSX-C300/C300-S is dedicated to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide ...
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...39 Default Settings for future reference. Contents 4 Quick Start Guide 5 01 Introductory Information 9 Checking the Supplied Accessories 9 Installing the Receiver 9 When Making Cable Connections 9 Loading the Batteries 10 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 10 Maintenance of External Surfaces 10 02 ...Using the Headphones 38 Changing the Display Brightness 38 Checking your model properly. Contents Congratulations on Your DVD (or other Pioneer Components with an Internal Digital Tuner 12 Connecting Video Components 13 Connecting Speakers 14 Hints on Speaker Placement 15 Connecting ...
...39 Default Settings for future reference. Contents 4 Quick Start Guide 5 01 Introductory Information 9 Checking the Supplied Accessories 9 Installing the Receiver 9 When Making Cable Connections 9 Loading the Batteries 10 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 10 Maintenance of External Surfaces 10 02 ...Using the Headphones 38 Changing the Display Brightness 38 Checking your model properly. Contents Congratulations on Your DVD (or other Pioneer Components with an Internal Digital Tuner 12 Connecting Video Components 13 Connecting Speakers 14 Hints on Speaker Placement 15 Connecting ...
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..., cable TV and VHS videotapes. The main reasons why it to hook up in most cases the AUTO listening mode is the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver and it getting you realistic and enjoyable home theater sound. 5 En Downloaded from those programs. The Source Material DVDs have become ...the basic source material for both surround speakers), Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG-2 encoding usually have soundtracks recorded on the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver. The same idea applies to what create a surround sound effect and give you theater-like sound from www.Manualslib.com manuals search ...
..., cable TV and VHS videotapes. The main reasons why it to hook up in most cases the AUTO listening mode is the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver and it getting you realistic and enjoyable home theater sound. 5 En Downloaded from those programs. The Source Material DVDs have become ...the basic source material for both surround speakers), Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG-2 encoding usually have soundtracks recorded on the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver. The same idea applies to what create a surround sound effect and give you theater-like sound from www.Manualslib.com manuals search ...
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... the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on connecting your speakers affix the color-coded sticker with the appropriate name (for more details on the receiver and speakers with this receiver. FRONT R FRONT L (FR) (FL) CENTER SURROUND SURROUND (C) R (SR) L (SL) Powered Subwoofer (SW) If you 're not sure ...speaker wire into the terminal and release speaker terminal tab. This receiver can leave the receiver in mind so if you just want to hook up the speakers you want to use these easy settings on the VSX-C300/ C300-S. Before hooking up your DVD player and figure out if ...
... the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on connecting your speakers affix the color-coded sticker with the appropriate name (for more details on the receiver and speakers with this receiver. FRONT R FRONT L (FR) (FL) CENTER SURROUND SURROUND (C) R (SR) L (SL) Powered Subwoofer (SW) If you 're not sure ...speaker wire into the terminal and release speaker terminal tab. This receiver can leave the receiver in mind so if you just want to hook up the speakers you want to use these easy settings on the VSX-C300/ C300-S. Before hooking up your DVD player and figure out if ...
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.../or consult the manual that came with the TV to figure out the proper TV setting. • Confirm that "DVD" appears in the receiver's display, indicating that came with your new surround sound system. 7 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you acceptable surround ...IN OUT CONTROL DVD PLAYER DVD Player STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 7 8 Î 0 3 (DV-444, etc.) TV Lastly, hook up to on the receiver, your DVD player, your powered subwoofer and TV. • Make sure your speaker settings according to the DVD input. This setup establishes the size and...
.../or consult the manual that came with the TV to figure out the proper TV setting. • Confirm that "DVD" appears in the receiver's display, indicating that came with your new surround sound system. 7 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you acceptable surround ...IN OUT CONTROL DVD PLAYER DVD Player STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 7 8 Î 0 3 (DV-444, etc.) TV Lastly, hook up to on the receiver, your DVD player, your powered subwoofer and TV. • Make sure your speaker settings according to the DVD input. This setup establishes the size and...
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... number of the most important advanced settings, called Room Setup, establishes the distances between Analog & Digital Signals This receiver is selected (see page 18) when the VSX-C300/C300-S is being input or not. If you are available. MEMO: There is also a way to getting you started... (see "Analog Input Mode" on page 24. Experiment with these explanations that came with your surround sound. To do with the VSX-C300/C300S and the possibilities of sources, speaker configurations and sound reproduction. One of possible reasons for maximum sound quality. Room Setup is not ...
... number of the most important advanced settings, called Room Setup, establishes the distances between Analog & Digital Signals This receiver is selected (see page 18) when the VSX-C300/C300-S is being input or not. If you are available. MEMO: There is also a way to getting you started... (see "Analog Input Mode" on page 24. Experiment with these explanations that came with your surround sound. To do with the VSX-C300/C300S and the possibilities of sources, speaker configurations and sound reproduction. One of possible reasons for maximum sound quality. Room Setup is not ...
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... engine in use, please take care around the unit for ventilation to leave ventilation space over the top of the receiver except for a Pioneer DV-444 or 545 DVD player. Introductory Information 01 English Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you've... received the following places: - Installing the Receiver • When installing this unit may become hot while in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)...
... engine in use, please take care around the unit for ventilation to leave ventilation space over the top of the receiver except for a Pioneer DV-444 or 545 DVD player. Introductory Information 01 English Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you've... received the following places: - Installing the Receiver • When installing this unit may become hot while in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)...
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...dirt. • When the surfaces are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with a dry cloth. Do not use new and old batteries...of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is located near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces. Introductory Information Loading the Batteries The remote control operates on ...
...dirt. • When the surfaces are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with a dry cloth. Do not use new and old batteries...of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is located near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces. Introductory Information Loading the Batteries The remote control operates on ...
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... connection. • If you want to get an audio signal from the optical terminal you need an analog connection. • If you need to this receiver. Make sure the cover can close . Optical cable 11 En Downloaded from the AC wall outlet. Connecting Your Equipment 02 English Before making or changing...
... connection. • If you want to get an audio signal from the optical terminal you need an analog connection. • If you need to this receiver. Make sure the cover can close . Optical cable 11 En Downloaded from the AC wall outlet. Connecting Your Equipment 02 English Before making or changing...
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... to connect analog video and audio cables in order to be able to record video programs with analog connections. If the input component and the receiver are hooked up with an optical digital cable (which is necessary to connect to the jacks as "FRONT." All video decks are only connected with...
... to connect analog video and audio cables in order to be able to record video programs with analog connections. If the input component and the receiver are hooked up with an optical digital cable (which is necessary to connect to the jacks as "FRONT." All video decks are only connected with...
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... names (for example, "front right") to . Before hooking up your subwoofer make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. While pressing down the speaker tab push the speaker wire into the speaker terminal. Connecting Speakers A full...SW) (FR) (FL) CENTER SURROUND SURROUND (C) R (SR) L (SL) Speaker terminals Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 1 Twist about 10 mm of the 14 bare speaker wire touches the back panel it should snugly grip the speaker wire. ª · 10 mm...
... names (for example, "front right") to . Before hooking up your subwoofer make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. While pressing down the speaker tab push the speaker wire into the speaker terminal. Connecting Speakers A full...SW) (FR) (FL) CENTER SURROUND SURROUND (C) R (SR) L (SL) Speaker terminals Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 1 Twist about 10 mm of the 14 bare speaker wire touches the back panel it should snugly grip the speaker wire. ª · 10 mm...
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... FM UNBAL 75Ω R L VCR OUT VIDEO AUDIO SUB WOOFER OUT FRONT R L SPEAKERS CENTER SUR R AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
... FM UNBAL 75Ω R L VCR OUT VIDEO AUDIO SUB WOOFER OUT FRONT R L SPEAKERS CENTER SUR R AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
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... hook up a control cord AND the have connected all your components, including the speakers, plug the receiver into a wall outlet. Downloaded from main unit for storage. Following the diagram below you can control several Pioneer components using one component feeds the CONTROL OUT terminal and on the left. A damaged power cord can...
... hook up a control cord AND the have connected all your components, including the speakers, plug the receiver into a wall outlet. Downloaded from main unit for storage. Following the diagram below you can control several Pioneer components using one component feeds the CONTROL OUT terminal and on the left. A damaged power cord can...
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...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. The receiver uses a small amount of electricity (1W) in use. 2 DIGITAL: Lights when playing a 2 DIGITAL sound source DTS:... when playing a DTS sound source . MULTI : When a multichannel source is in standby mode. 3 INPUT SIGNAL indicators Indicates the kind of the receiver is shut off ). STEREO DVD TV/SAT VCR TUNER FRONT DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP 9 8 7 STEREO TUNED ~ MONO RDS RFATT dB = ...
...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. The receiver uses a small amount of electricity (1W) in use. 2 DIGITAL: Lights when playing a 2 DIGITAL sound source DTS:... when playing a DTS sound source . MULTI : When a multichannel source is in standby mode. 3 INPUT SIGNAL indicators Indicates the kind of the receiver is shut off ). STEREO DVD TV/SAT VCR TUNER FRONT DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP 9 8 7 STEREO TUNED ~ MONO RDS RFATT dB = ...
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... the power cord to input a TV/SAT signal (or from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To be able to play Dolby Digital and other PIONEER equipment, that bears the Î mark, so that you can use the optical digital terminal here. 2 TV/SAT input terminals (connect a TV/SAT set top... box here, see page 13) Use these terminals to this terminal to connect a powered subwoofer to the receiver (see page 17). 9 AC IN (Power In) Hook up other surround soundtracks you need to input and output the video signal from a DVD player (or...
... the power cord to input a TV/SAT signal (or from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To be able to play Dolby Digital and other PIONEER equipment, that bears the Î mark, so that you can use the optical digital terminal here. 2 TV/SAT input terminals (connect a TV/SAT set top... box here, see page 13) Use these terminals to this terminal to connect a powered subwoofer to the receiver (see page 17). 9 AC IN (Power In) Hook up other surround soundtracks you need to input and output the video signal from a DVD player (or...
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... page 23): Use to select the playback source. You can confirm what mode the remote control is sent from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine RECEIVER TV TV CONTROL TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME SOURCE DISPLAY BAND CLASS EDIT 7 8 3 S M L ROOM SETUP TOP MENU TUNE VOLUME +/- Input/Control...FRONT DISPLAY MUTING TV (Power) button: Use to select the TV input. All the buttons on the remote control are explained here. 1) Receiver controls These controls are for this button when setting up the remote control with the REMOTE SETUP feature. They are dedicated TV controls and will...
... page 23): Use to select the playback source. You can confirm what mode the remote control is sent from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine RECEIVER TV TV CONTROL TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME SOURCE DISPLAY BAND CLASS EDIT 7 8 3 S M L ROOM SETUP TOP MENU TUNE VOLUME +/- Input/Control...FRONT DISPLAY MUTING TV (Power) button: Use to select the TV input. All the buttons on the remote control are explained here. 1) Receiver controls These controls are for this button when setting up the remote control with the REMOTE SETUP feature. They are dedicated TV controls and will...
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...other soundtracks with lots of each channel. BASS button (see page 30). This listening mode takes mono (TV sound) sources and simulates surround sound. RECEIVER TV TV CONTROL TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME SOURCE DISPLAY BAND CLASS EDIT 7 8 3 S M L ROOM SETUP TOP MENU TUNE CH. Press ... is regular stereo reproduction (always two channel sound). TEST TONE button (see page 42). button-Press for that component (after you put receiver in another mode (for the display. 2 channel listening mode buttons (see page 32): Use to select a speaker when setting the volume...
...other soundtracks with lots of each channel. BASS button (see page 30). This listening mode takes mono (TV sound) sources and simulates surround sound. RECEIVER TV TV CONTROL TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME SOURCE DISPLAY BAND CLASS EDIT 7 8 3 S M L ROOM SETUP TOP MENU TUNE CH. Press ... is regular stereo reproduction (always two channel sound). TEST TONE button (see page 42). button-Press for that component (after you put receiver in another mode (for the display. 2 channel listening mode buttons (see page 32): Use to select a speaker when setting the volume...
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...channel stereo) 2 Checking the soundtrack on your surround sound (for example, Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Surround) that you are input into the receiver. Check the manual that came with an optical cable it may not be necessary to hear from your DVD player or other than digital 2... analog. Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other components, like a satellite tuner. 04 Basic Playback Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital Signals This receiver will light when a digital signal is turned off. • You're playing a disc that doesn't output a digital signal. • You've...
...channel stereo) 2 Checking the soundtrack on your surround sound (for example, Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Surround) that you are input into the receiver. Check the manual that came with an optical cable it may not be necessary to hear from your DVD player or other than digital 2... analog. Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other components, like a satellite tuner. 04 Basic Playback Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital Signals This receiver will light when a digital signal is turned off. • You're playing a disc that doesn't output a digital signal. • You've...
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... (if you have already made) should allow 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 the Direct Selection (see page 39). • When you're using the individual INPUT buttons on the remote control...which cycles through the different inputs. SELECT ST AUDIO ENTER ST CH. If the STANDBY indicator lights when you do this, press the RECEIVER button as above ). 23 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine English Basic Playback Playing a Source Here are the basic ...
... (if you have already made) should allow 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 the Direct Selection (see page 39). • When you're using the individual INPUT buttons on the remote control...which cycles through the different inputs. SELECT ST AUDIO ENTER ST CH. If the STANDBY indicator lights when you do this, press the RECEIVER button as above ). 23 En Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine English Basic Playback Playing a Source Here are the basic ...