Pioneer VSX-C300 manual Controlling the Rest of Your System, Changing the Remote Control Mode

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Controlling the Rest of Your System

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Changing the Remote Control Mode

The remote control that comes with this receiver is very flexible and can be switched from controlling this receiver to controlling other components, even components not made by Pioneer. You can set up the remote to control so it will be able to control everything in your system and thus you’ll only need to use this remote when operating your home theater system.

The default settings to control other components on this remote control are for Pioneer equipment but you can change these to cover most brand makers. You do this by inputting preset codes that have been decided for each brand maker into the remote (see the next page). After these codes are input you’ll be able to operate the equipment.

For this remote, when you press an input button (like DVD) it also changes the remote control from controlling the receiver to controlling DVD functions as well as switching the input to the receiver. If the Direct Selection function is off (see page 43), the remote won’t change the input of the receiver when an input button is pressed but only change what the remote control itself is operating.

Switching the Operation Mode of the Remote

Press the button for the piece of equipment you want to control with this remote (for example DVD). Since the buttons have different functions when operating different equipment pages 44 and 45 will give you detailed informa- tion on what each button does in each operation mode.

English

INPUT/Control Mode Select buttons

Dedicated TV

CONTROL

Buttons

Buttons for controlling other components

INPUT

RECEIVER DVD SELECT

REMOTE MASTER

TV/SAT VCR SETUP VOLUME

TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING

RECEIVER

TV

TV CONTROL

TV

INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME

SOURCE

BAND

CLASS

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8

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DISPLAY

 

ROOM SETUP TOP MENU

 

TUNE

 

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SELECT ST

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ENTER

LEVEL

AUDIO

 

 

MENU

 

TUNE

 

TEST TONE

 

 

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MPX

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DIMMER

FLAT

QUIET

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PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION

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AUDIO/VIDEOPRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTECONTROLUNIT

Press the button of the component you want to use this remote to operate. This will both change the input into the receiver and the remote control operation mode.

The factory settings for all the buttons are explained here. All the settiings are all for Pioneer components but you can change this. DVD: DVD player

TV/SAT: TV

VCR: DVD recorder

TUNER: the built-in radio tuner

FRONT: VCR

TV: TV

(For a detailed chart of the factory settings see “Clearing the Preset Codes” on page 43.)

MEMO:

•If you can’t operate other components, input the preset codes using the procedure on the following page.

•When the Direct Selection is off (page 43) you can’t switch the input. You can only switch the operation mode of the remote.

•When you press the RECEIVER button the remote control mode will switch back to the receiver.

•The TV CONTROL buttons are dedicated to controlling the TV. They will always control the TV no matter what operation mode the remote is in. Of course, you need to input the preset code for your TV (if it is not Pioneer-

made) in order to control it with this remote. If, however, you input the code for a similar component (like a

 

satellite TV tuner) for a different button (like the TV/SAT button) the TV CONTROL buttons may take on the

 

controls of that component when in that mode (i.e. when you press the TV/SAT button the TV CONTROL buttons

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might control your satellite TV tuner, not your TV).

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Contents VSX-C300 VSX-C300-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures Contents Home Theater The Basics Quick Start GuideYour Home System Source MaterialHook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TV No Frills SetupDVD Player DV-444, etc Video cord Sold separatelyAutomatic Switching between Analog & Digital Signals Advanced/Customized SettingsInstalling the Receiver Checking the Supplied AccessoriesWhen Making Cable Connections Introductory InformationLoading the Batteries Operating Range Remote Control UnitMaintenance of External Surfaces Connecting a DVD Player & a TV Connecting Your EquipmentWhy you need an analog connection as well as a digital one Audio/Video CordsConnecting Your Equipment Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top BoxConnecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner Front Connecting Video ComponentsSpeaker 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 PanelTV controls Remote ControlReceiver controls Displays & Controls Playback controls Channel listening mode buttons seeChecking the soundtrack on your disc Checking the Settings on Your DVD or other PlayerBasic Playback Basic Playback Playing a SourceRoom Setup Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundPress @ or # to select the mode you want to set Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundPress % or fi to select the setting you want Personalizing Your Surround SoundPress Enter if you want to exit the setting mode Subwoofer ON/Plus/OFF setting modeCrossover frequency setting mode Center speaker distance setting mode LFE attenuator setting mode10 dB LFE volume is reduced No attenuationInput Attenuator setting Dynamic range control setting modeDual mono setting Press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Multichannel Listening modes for multichannel outputs Sound ModesChannel Listening modes for two channel outputs Press Receiver Selecting a Listening ModePress the button for the listening mode you want Tone Effects Midnight Listening ModeSound Modes Selecting a Tone EffectMPX mode Using the TunerRF ATT mode Tune to a station using the Tune + or Tune ButtonsMemorizing Stations Tuning Directly to a StationUsing the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Naming Memorized StationsPress 3 to input the first of the four charac- ters Enter up to three more characters in the same wayAn Introduction to RDS Using the RDS displayPress the Band button to select the FM band Searching for RDS ProgramsUsing the Headphones Using Other FunctionsPress the Muting button on the remote control Muting the SoundInput Signal Displays Explained Checking your Settings Analog Input ModeUsing Other Functions Default Settings for the ReceiverAutomatically sensed Ch1Controlling the Rest of Your System Changing the Remote Control ModeSwitching the Operation Mode of the Remote Controlling the Rest of Your System Recalling Preset CodesTo cancel the preset mode at any time Direct Selection Clearing the Preset CodesButtons Function Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck ControlsDisplay Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV ControlsManufacturer Code Preset Code ListSTB SATELLITE/CATV DAT Additional Information TroubleshootingAdditional Information Symptom Cause RemedyPress Dimmer on the remote control re Understanding DVD Packaging Techno Know HowDigital Audio Formats Dolby Digital and Dolby SurroundRecording Formats Virtual Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lights Channel Stereo Playback Stereo indicator lightsMultichannel Surround Playback Multi ch indicator lights Headphone Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lightsSpecifications TNGZW/01F00001 Printed

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