Pioneer VSX-C301 manual Using other functions Chapter, Selecting the input signal type

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Using other functions

Chapter 8

Using other functions

08

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Selecting the input signal type

The DVD, STB, DVR/TV and FRONT inputs all have both analog and digital jacks. You can select the type of signal to be used in each case. The input signal type for the current input is indicated in the display: ANA (analog), DIG (digital).

The default AUTO setting is usually sufficient, letting the receiver decide the most suitable signal type. However, if you want to record from the VIDEO IN/OUT AV connector or the DVR/TV IN/OUT AV connector, then you should set the input signal type to analog.

INPUT VIDEO FRONT FM/AM

TEST TONE

LEVEL

CHSELECT

 

 

 

ADVANCED

AUTO

STEREO

SURROUND

SURROUND

 

SOUND

DIALOG

SIGNAL

 

MODE

SELECT

MUTE

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

ROOM

SYSTEM

 

SETUP

SETUP

 

TUNE

 

DTVMENU

 

 

T.EDIT

TOPMENU

 

 

MENU

 

ST

 

ST

Press SIGNAL SELECT to change change the input signal type.

SEL. AUTO – (default setting) Uses digital if available, otherwise analog

SEL. ANA – Uses the analog signal

SEL. DIG – Uses the digital signal

When the VIDEO or FM/AM inputs are used, the display always shows ANA (analog).

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer automatically puts the receiver into standby after the specified period of time.

RECEIVER

 

 

SOURCE

 

RECEIVER

 

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

DVD

STB

DVR/TV

AVDIRECT

 

 

 

INPUT

VIDEO

FRONT

FM/AM

TEST TONE

 

LEVEL

CHSELECT

 

 

 

ADVANCED

AUTO

STEREO

SURROUND

SURROUND

Press SLEEP (RECEIVER + AV DIRECT) to set the sleep timer.

Press repeatedly to select between:

90 MIN. – Switches to standby after 90 minutes

60 MIN. – Switches to standby after one hour

30 MIN. – Switches to standby after 30 minutes

The sleep timer indicator ( ) lights when the sleep timer has been set.

The sleep timer is cancelled if you switch on the AV Direct function. See also on page 9 and AV Direct setting on page 33.

Press the SLEEP (RECEIVER + AV DIRECT) button once to view how much time is left on the timer before shutdown. Each press after that will cycle through the possible sleep time lengths.

Resetting the system

Use this feature to reset the system to its factory default settings.

RECEIVER

 

 

SOURCE

 

RECEIVER

 

 

SLEEP

 

 

 

 

DVD

STB

DVR/TV

AVDIRECT

 

 

 

INPUT

VIDEO

FRONT

FM/AM

TEST TONE

LEVEL

CHSELECT

 

 

 

ADVANCED

AUTO

STEREO

SURROUND

SURROUND

 

SOUND

DIALOG

SIGNAL

 

MODE

SELECT

MUTE

 

 

 

 

MASTER

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

ROOM

SYSTEM

 

SETUP

SETUP

 

TUNE

 

DTVMENU

 

 

T.EDIT

TOPMENU

 

 

MENU

 

ST

 

ST

ENTER

1Press RECEIVER.

2In standby, press ROOM SETUP and SYSTEM SETUP at the same time.

The display prompts you to confirm.

3Within 5 seconds, press LEVEL –.

The display shows OK.

4Within 5 seconds, press LEVEL +. The receiver should now be reset.

If the receiver is disconnected from the power outlet for more than a month it will reset to the default settings.

The above reset doesn’t affect the presets that you have programmed into the remote control (see Using the remote control with other components on page 34).

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Contents VSX-C301 Operating Environment Before you start Contents Connecting speakers Easy SetupQuick start guide Quick start guide ChapterConnecting your TV and DVD player Switching on and playing a DVDQuick start guide Connect your TV to the receiverIntroductory information FeaturesIntroductory information Chapter Introduction to home theaterConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Stbdvd OPT1 jackInstalling the receiver Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections AV Direct modeConnecting a TV with a built-in digital TV tuner Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player and TVSTB VCR, etc Connecting your equipment Connecting other video componentsInstalling your speaker system Placing the speakers Connecting the speakersFM wire antenna Connecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas AM loop antennaDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Plugging in the receiverFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Tuned Controls and displaysDisplay Controls and displays Remote control Operating range of the remote control Checking the settings on your DVD or other player Using the Room SetupGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started Playing a source Home theater sound Listening with headphonesHome theater sound Chapter Playing multichannel sourcesUsing the Sound Modes Home theater sound Using the Advanced Surround effectsEnhancing dialog Listening with virtual surround back speakersUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Memorizing station presetsListening to memorized station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Radio Data System RDSSearching for RDS programs Displaying RDS informationEnhanced Other Network EON Press the FM/AM button to put the receiver in FM tuner modeProgram identification function Press Enter to search for the program typeUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSelecting the input signal type Using the sleep timerDefault receiver settings Using other functionsSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Setup menu optionsSystem Setup menu AV Direct setting Setting individual channel levelsAuto input select setting Press Test Tone to turn off the test toneControlling other equipment Using the remote control with other componentsControlling other equipment Chapter TV ControlClearing preset codes Recalling preset codesControlling other equipment Remote Direct functionButtons Function Components VCR / DVD / LD player and DVD recorder controlsEnter Cable TV / satellite TV / digital TV / TV controlsControlling other equipment Preset code list Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Dolby Digital Surround sound formatsDolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Surround DTS Digital SurroundAdditional information Specifications DVR/TV Scart pin assignmentPioneer Corporation

VSX-C301 specifications

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