Pioneer VSX-C300-S manual Recalling Preset Codes, Controlling the Rest of Your System

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Controlling the Rest of Your System

Recalling Preset Codes

The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each INPUT/Control Mode Select button. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component.

MEMO:

•Refer to “Preset Code List” on pages 46 to 48 for the components and manufacturers available.

•Refer to “Controlling the Rest of Your System” on pages 44–45 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components.

 

 

 

 

 

LED

 

RECEIVER

DVD

INPUT

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

2

TV/SAT

VCR

REMOTE

MASTER

1,5

SETUP

VOLUME

TUNER

FRONT

DISPLAY MUTING

 

RECEIVER

TV

TV CONTROL

 

2Press the INPUT/Control Mode Select button for the component you want to control.

The LED lights steadily.

Each button can be set to control one of the following components

DVD

DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder

TV/SAT

TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner

VCR

VCR or DVD Recorder

FRONT

The component (usually a portable DVD or

 

video camera) connected to the

 

jacks on the front of the receiver

TV

TV

3Use the number buttons to enter the 3 digit setup code (see pages 46-48 for “Preset Code List”).

The LED will blink.

After a code has been input the power of the component being input will turn on or off.

The remote will return to the previous mode after thirty seconds of inactivity.

MEMO:

TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME

SOURCE BAND CLASS EDIT

S

M

L

DISPLAY

ROOM SETUP

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•The power of the component being input will only turn on or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control.

 

TUNE

 

 

 

CH.

ST

 

ST

 

SELECT

 

CH.

 

ENTER

 

LEVEL

AUDIO

 

 

 

MENU

 

TUNE

 

 

 

TEST TONE

 

 

 

SEARCH RF ATT

MPX

 

D.ACCESS

1

DIMMER

FLAT

QUIET

S.BASS

 

1

2

3

4

3

VIRTUAL

5-D

GAME

TV SURR.

 

5

6

7

8

 

PHONES

MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION

 

 

SURR.

 

 

 

 

9

0

+10 ENTER

STEREO STANDARD AUTO MIDNGHT

2ch MULTI 2/MULTI

AUDIO/VIDEOPRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTECONTROLUNIT

1While pressing the REMOTE SETUP button press the VIRTUAL button to select the Preset mode.

The LED lights will blink.

To cancel the preset mode at any time

Press REMOTE SETUP.

The remote control will also return to the previous mode after thirty seconds of inactivity.

4Repeat steps 2–3 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary.

5Press the REMOTE SETUP button to return to the previous mode.

MEMO:

•You can only input a code for the component type written on each INPUT/Control Mode Select button.

•Even if you don’t input a preset code for the TV (TV

INPUT/Control Mode Select button) you will be able to control your TV using the dedicated TV CON- TROL on the remote.

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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

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