Pioneer VSX-C300-S manual CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck Controls

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Controlling the Rest of Your System

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck Controls

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see page 41-42).

Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode.

Button(s)

Function

Components

 

 

 

SOURCE

Press to switch the components between STANDBY and ON.

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Repeated presses

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/

 

skips to the start of previous tracks or chapter.

DVD recorder

 

 

 

4

Go back channels (channel −).

VCR

 

 

 

 

Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.

Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

Press to advance to the start of the next track or chapter. Repeated presses

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/

 

skips to the start of following tracks or chapter.

DVD recorder

¢

 

 

Go forward channels (channel +).

VCR

 

 

 

 

Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck.

Cassette deck

 

 

 

8

Pause playback or recording.

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

¡

Hold down for fast forward playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

1

Hold down for fast reverse playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

3

Start playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

 

7

Stop playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

stopped will cause the disc tray to open).

DVD recorder/Cassette deck

 

 

 

 

Number

Directly access tracks on a program source.

CD/MD/CD-R/LD

Buttons

 

 

Directly access chapter on a program source.

DVD/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

Directly select a channel.

VCR

 

 

 

+10 Button

Select tracks or chapter higher than 10. Press this button and the remaining

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/

number to get the track or chapter (+10 Button + 3= track or chapter 13).

DVD/LD/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

 

Switches subtitles for DVD or video game control pad.

Video game

 

 

 

5∞

Start recording. To prevent accidental recording, these buttons must be

VCR/DVD recorder

pressed together.

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using.

DVD/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

Go back channels (channel −).

VCR

 

 

 

TOP MENU

Displays the top menu of the current DVD or DVR you are using.

DVD/LD/DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

Go forward channels (channel +).

VCR

 

 

 

AUDIO

Changes the audio track of discs with more than one audio track.

DVD/LD/DVD recorder

 

 

 

RETURN

Takes you to the previous menu.

DVD/LD/DVD recorder

MIDNIGHT

Takes you to the DVD setup screen.

DVD

 

 

 

 

Takes you to the disc navigator.

DVD recorder

 

 

 

 

Changes between sides A & B of the disc.

LD

 

 

 

 

Changes between the VCR tuner and the TV tuner.

VCR

 

 

 

 

Menus specific to video game control pads appear. Use arrow buttons and

Video game

 

ENTER button to select.

 

 

 

 

 

2 3 5∞ &

Navigate DVD menus/options.

DVD/DVD recorder

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

MEMO:

Depending on the maker and individual model, there are some buttons that may not be able operate some equipment or may operate it in a different way.

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Contents VSX-C300 VSX-C300-S Operating Environment H045 En Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenFeatures Contents Quick Start Guide Home Theater The BasicsYour Home System 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 SignalsChecking the Supplied Accessories Installing the ReceiverWhen Making Cable Connections Introductory InformationLoading the Batteries Operating Range Remote Control UnitMaintenance of External Surfaces Connecting Your Equipment Connecting a DVD Player & a TVWhy 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 Connecting Video Components FrontConnecting Speakers Speaker terminalsView of speaker set up Hints on Speaker PlacementOverhead view 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 & ControlsTV controls Remote ControlReceiver controls Channel listening mode buttons see Displays & Controls Playback controlsChecking the soundtrack on your disc Checking the Settings on Your DVD or other PlayerBasic Playback Playing a Source Basic PlaybackFine Tuning Your Surround Sound Room SetupFine Tuning Your Surround Sound Press @ or # to select the mode you want to setPress % 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 LFE attenuator setting mode Center speaker distance 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 Midnight Listening Mode Tone EffectsSound Modes Selecting a Tone EffectUsing the Tuner MPX modeRF ATT mode Tune to a station using the Tune + or Tune ButtonsMemorizing Stations Tuning Directly to a StationUsing the Tuner Naming Memorized Stations Recalling Memorized StationsPress 3 to input the first of the four charac- ters 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 bandUsing Other Functions Using the HeadphonesPress the Muting button on the remote control Muting the SoundChecking your Settings Analog Input Mode Input Signal Displays ExplainedDefault Settings for the Receiver Using Other FunctionsAutomatically 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 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 Techno Know How Understanding DVD PackagingDigital Audio Formats Dolby Digital and Dolby SurroundRecording Formats Channel Stereo Playback Stereo indicator lights Virtual Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lightsMultichannel Surround Playback Multi ch indicator lights Headphone Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lightsSpecifications TNGZW/01F00001 Printed

VSX-C300-S, VSX-C300 specifications

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