Pioneer VSX-C300-S User Manual

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Quick Start Guide 5

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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

Connecting Your Equipment 11

Connecting a DVD Player & a TV 11

Audio/Video Cords 11

Optical Cables 11

Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box 12

Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner 12

Connecting Video Components 13

Connecting Speakers 14

Hints on Speaker Placement 15

Connecting Antennas 16

Using External Antennas 16

Operating other Pioneer Components with this
Unit’s Sensor 17

Plugging in the Receiver 17

03

Displays & Controls 18

Remote Control 20

04

Basic Playback 22

Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital
Signals 22

Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other)
Player 22

Playing a Source 23

05

Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound 24

Personalizing Your Surround Sound 25

Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 29

Contents

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Listening Modes 30

Listening Modes 30

Selecting a Listening Mode 31

Tone Effects 32

MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 32

07

Using the Tuner 33

Finding a Station 33

Tuning Directly to a Station 34

Memorizing Stations 34

Naming Memorized Stations 35

Recalling Memorized Stations 35

An Introduction to RDS 36

Searching for RDS Programs 37

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Using Other Functions 38

Muting the Sound 38

Using the Headphones 38

Changing the Display Brightness 38

Checking your Settings 39

Analog Input Mode 39

Resetting the System 39

Default Settings for the Receiver 40

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Controlling the Rest of Your System 41

Changing the Remote Control Mode 41

Recalling Preset Codes 42

Clearing the Preset Codes 43

Direct Selection 43

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/
Cassette Deck Controls 44

Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls
45

Preset Code List 46

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Additional Information 49

Troubleshooting 49

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Techno Know How 52

Understanding DVD Packaging 52

Digital Audio Formats 52

Recording Formats 53

Playback Formats 54

Specifications 55

Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.