Pioneer VSX-C300-S manual Sound Modes, Channel Listening modes for two channel outputs

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06Sound Modes

Listening Modes

There are three types of listening modes, one for two channel (stereo) outputs, one for multichannel sources and one that automatically selects STEREO or STANDARD (multichannel) mode according to whether you’re using a two channel or multichannel source. Intrinsic to home theater, surround sound delivers a realistic and powerful soundtrack that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with these different modes to see which suit your home system and personal tastes, but in general you should listen to movie sources (like DVDs) in one of the listening modes for multichannel outputs.

2 Channel Listening modes (for two channel outputs)

If you only have two speakers choose one of these modes.

(According to the speaker settings you have made and the signal input you may or may be output from a subwoofer in these modes.)

VIRTUAL

This mode imitates surround sound with two speakers. The sound will only be heard from two speakers in this mode but the feeling of an all-encompassing surround sound is reproduced.

PHONES SURROUND (PHONES SURR.)

This mode imitates surround sound when listening to headphones. Though you’re using headphones and only have two channels the effect of overall surround sound is reproduced. (It’s displayed as P.SURR in “Checking your Settings” on page 39.)

STEREO

Use this mode to listen to conventional stereo sources and retain a stereo sound. Even if a multichannel source is input when you are using this listening mode, you will only hear 2 channel sound.

Multichannel Listening modes (for multichannel outputs)

STANDARD

This mode is for pure decoding of multichannel sources like Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, MPEG etc., and for Dolby Pro Logic decoding of two channel sources (Dolby Surround, PCM, etc.). No special effects are added. It is good choice for getting surround sound.

5-D THEATER (5-D)

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to Dolby Surround sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing a faithful reproduction of five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunc-

tion with Dolby sources bearing the DOLBY SURROUND mark.

GAME

Use this mode when playing a video game. It works especially well with sound moving from left to right in such software as racing games, shooting games, and those kind of games with movement in them.

TV SURROUND (TV SURR.)

This mode produces surround sound even for mono or stereo TV sources. It is useful for old movies. A mono TV signal will be able to approximate the effect of overall surround sound.

MUSICAL

This mode simulates the acoustics of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked 1

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DRAMA

This mode simulates the relaxed environment of a medium size movie theater, and is suitable for watching drama.

ACTION

This mode simulates the acoustics of a large modern movie theater. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio. This mode is best used with action movies.

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Contents VSX-C300 VSX-C300-S Operating Environment H045 En Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenFeatures Contents Your Home System Quick Start GuideHome Theater The Basics Source MaterialNo Frills Setup Hook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TVVideo cord Sold separately DVD Player DV-444, etcAdvanced/Customized Settings Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital SignalsWhen Making Cable Connections Checking the Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Receiver Introductory InformationOperating Range Remote Control Unit Maintenance of External SurfacesLoading the Batteries Why you need an analog connection as well as a digital one Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting a DVD Player & a TV Audio/Video CordsConnecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital TunerConnecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components FrontConnecting Speakers Speaker terminalsHints on Speaker Placement Overhead view of speaker set upView of speaker set up Connecting Antennas Using External AntennasOperating other Pioneer Components with this Unit’s Sensor Plugging in the ReceiverDisplays & Controls Front PanelRear Panel Displays & ControlsRemote Control Receiver controlsTV controls Channel listening mode buttons see Displays & Controls Playback controlsChecking the Settings on Your DVD or other Player Basic PlaybackChecking the soundtrack on your disc Playing a Source Basic PlaybackFine Tuning Your Surround Sound Room SetupPress % or fi to select the setting you want Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundPress @ or # to select the mode you want to set Personalizing Your Surround SoundSubwoofer ON/Plus/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modePress Enter if you want to exit the setting mode 10 dB LFE volume is reduced LFE attenuator setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode No attenuationDynamic range control setting mode Dual mono settingInput Attenuator setting Press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Sound Modes Channel Listening modes for two channel outputsMultichannel Listening modes for multichannel outputs Selecting a Listening Mode Press the button for the listening mode you wantPress Receiver Sound Modes Midnight Listening ModeTone Effects Selecting a Tone EffectRF ATT mode Using the TunerMPX mode Tune to a station using the Tune + or Tune ButtonsTuning Directly to a Station Using the TunerMemorizing Stations Press 3 to input the first of the four charac- ters Naming Memorized StationsRecalling Memorized Stations Enter up to three more characters in the same wayUsing the RDS display An Introduction to RDSSearching for RDS Programs Press the Band button to select the FM bandPress the Muting button on the remote control Using Other FunctionsUsing the Headphones Muting the SoundChecking your Settings Analog Input Mode Input Signal Displays ExplainedAutomatically sensed Default Settings for the ReceiverUsing Other Functions Ch1Changing the Remote Control Mode Switching the Operation Mode of the RemoteControlling the Rest of Your System Recalling Preset Codes To cancel the preset mode at any timeControlling the Rest of Your System Clearing the Preset Codes Direct SelectionCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck Controls Buttons Function ComponentsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls DisplayPreset Code List Manufacturer CodeSTB SATELLITE/CATV DAT Troubleshooting Additional InformationSymptom Cause Remedy Additional InformationPress Dimmer on the remote control re Digital Audio Formats Techno Know HowUnderstanding DVD Packaging Dolby Digital and Dolby SurroundRecording Formats Multichannel Surround Playback Multi ch indicator lights Channel Stereo Playback Stereo indicator lightsVirtual Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lights Headphone Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lightsSpecifications TNGZW/01F00001 Printed

VSX-C300-S, VSX-C300 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-C300 and VSX-C300-S are compact, versatile audio receivers that cater to both casual listeners and home theater enthusiasts. Designed with modern technology and user-friendly features, these models deliver impressive sound quality in a sleek and stylish package.

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