Pioneer VSX-C100-S operating instructions Features

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Features

Compatibility with the Home Theater Formats

Dolby Digital, DTS Sound Decoders

These highly evolved multichannel sound formats are the heart of home theater. They deliver realistic multi- channel sound that can turn any living room into a theater, reproducing all the sound effects of the original movie. The VSX-C100/C100-S has the flexibility to decode all these formats.

Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder

The VSX-C100/C100-S reproduces this industry-leading format with excellent clarity. With it you can get multichannel surround sound even from two channel and Dolby Surround sources.

Easy-to-use Remote Control

This new remote control is extremely convenient to use. One button is dedicated to one task in the control of the receiver, eliminating confusing buttons whose purpose are unclear. In addition, this remote can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup codes.

Easy Setup for Quick Home Use

This receiver features an automatic setup function that senses which speakers you have hooked up and automatically sets the receiver for proper surround sound. Thus, you can start enjoying home theater immediately after hooking up your speakers and components, without worrying about difficult setup procedures.

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Home Theater Listening Modes

Custom Designed Listening Modes (p.35)

These modes enhance the sound of sources from movies and music to TV and video games for a more dramatic effect. These are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of possibilities.

VIRTUAL Mode (p.35)

This especially designed listening mode uses only two channels but through sound imaging imitates a full surround sound. It allows you to experience surround sound with only two speakers.

PHONES SURROUND Mode (p.35)

This new headphone mode allows the user to get a surround-like sound while listening on headphones designed to accommodate this technology.

Sound Modes (p.37)

This unit also has especially created Sound Modes that can enhance your listening experience and bring out the best in each soundtrack. Each mode is designed to bring out a specific quality of the soundtrack or balance the sound. The NATURAL corrects the frequencies for small speakers to achieve better theater-like surround sound. The MIDNIGHT listening mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. The QUIET mode provides good sound by smoothing out harsh noises in the soundtrack. This is achieved by reducing the bass and treble. The BRIGHT mode flattens out the total frequency output to match the charactersics of the front speakers. The S.BASS mode gives you added bass for that driving punch that really livens up your music or makes a film more realistic.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo- ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double- D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato- ries.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

TruSurround and the ® symbol are trade- marks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technol- ogy is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Contents VSX-C100VSX-C100-S For Canadian model For U.S. modelImportant Safety Instructions Operating Environment H045 En TWO Voltage Selector Switches multi-voltage model onlyFeatures Contents Home Theater The Basics Quick Start GuideYour Home System Source MaterialDefault Settings No Frills SetupFront R Powered Subwoofer SW Hook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TVTo wall TV outlet Power cord Advanced/Customized Settings Installing the Receiver Checking the Supplied AccessoriesWhen Making Cable Connections Introductory InformationLoading the Batteries Operating Range Remote Control UnitMaintenance of External Surfaces Coaxial Cords/Optical Cables Connecting Your EquipmentAudio/Video Cords Why you need an analog connection as well as a digital one Connecting a DVD Player & TVConnecting Your Equipment Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box Connecting Video Components Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital TunerFront Connecting Your EquipmentSpeaker terminals Connecting SpeakersView of speaker set up Hints on Speaker PlacementOverhead view of speaker set up Using External Antennas Connecting AntennasPlugging in the Receiver Operating other Pioneer Components with this Unit’s SensorFront Panel Displays & ControlsDisplays & Controls Rear PanelRemote Control = Source Power button LED indicatorAccess button Enter buttonProgram Format/Speaker Channel Indicators Checking the Settings on Your DVD or other PlayerBasic Playback Checking the soundtrack on your discBasic Playback Playing a SourceStart playback of the component you selected in step STANDBY/ON buttonWhile the display is blinking press Enter Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundRoom Setup Personalizing Your Surround Sound Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundPress Enter to exit the setting mode Surround speakers setting Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound Front speakers settingCenter speaker setting Subwoofer settingCenter speaker distance setting Front speakers distance settingLFE attenuator setting Press Enter if you want to exit the settingDual mono setting Dynamic range control settingOptical connection default settings Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound Input attenuator settingCoaxial connection setting assigning the coaxial terminal +/− button Press Test Tone to turn off the test toneButton Auto Playback ModesVirtual Surround Back Virtl SB Selecting a Listening ModePlayback Modes Sound Modes Selecting a Sound ModeChannel Step Setting multi- voltage model only Using the TunerMPX mode Finding a StationMemorizing Stations Tuning Directly to a StationUsing the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Naming Memorized StationsPress Enter to input the first of the four characters Enter up to three more characters in the same wayMuting the Sound Using Other FunctionsUsing the Headphones Resetting the System Input Signal SelectUsing Other Functions Sleep FunctionDefault Settings for the Receiver Controlling the Rest of Your System Changing the Remote Control ModeSwitching the Operation Mode of the Remote To cancel the preset mode at any time Press Enter Recalling Preset CodesControlling the Rest of Your System While pressing the Enter button pressClearing the Preset Codes Buttons Function Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck ControlsDisplay Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV ControlsDVD Preset Code ListAdditional Information TroubleshootingAdditional Information Symptom Cause RemedyPress Dimmer on the remote control re Digital Audio Formats Techno Know HowUnderstanding DVD Packaging Playback Formats Recording FormatsEnglish Specifications U.S. model Multi voltage model Specifications Multi voltage model and Singaporean modelAmplifier Section Page English TNGZC/02D00001
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