Pioneer VSX-C300-S manual Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls, Display

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Controlling the Rest of Your System

Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV 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

 

 

 

TV

Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV

 

 

 

INPUT

Press to switch the TV input.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

Select channels.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV

+/−

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

Adjust the TV volume.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV

+/−

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

Takes you to the TV menu of that system.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV/

Digital TV

 

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU

Takes you to the guide menu of that system.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV/

Digital TV

 

 

DISPLAY

Takes you to the previous channel

TV

 

 

 

 

Exits the menu you are viewing.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ Digital

 

TV

 

 

TEST TONE

A

Satellite TV

 

 

 

4

Use to move back a page in the menu.

Cable TV

 

 

 

 

D/YELLOW

Satellite TV/ Digital TV

 

 

 

¢

Use to move forward a page in the menu.

Cable TV

 

 

 

 

E/BLUE

Satellite TV/ Digital TV

 

 

 

1

B/RED

Satellite TV/ Digital TV

 

 

 

¡

C/GREEN

Satellite TV/ Digital TV

+10 Button

Select channnel higher than 10. Press this button and the remaining number

TV

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

 

 

 

 

 

Number

Use to select a specific TV channel.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV

Buttons

 

 

 

 

 

MIDNIGHT

Use this button to immediately enter a new channel.

Cable TV/ TV

 

 

 

2 3 5∞ &

Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.

Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

MEMO:

The first four buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV INPUT/Control Mode Select button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV button. If you hook up your system this way, the first four TV controls will always be acces- sible.

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 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 InformationOperating Range Remote Control Unit Maintenance of External SurfacesLoading the Batteries Connecting a DVD Player & a TV Connecting Your EquipmentWhy you need an analog connection as well as a digital one Audio/Video CordsConnecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital TunerConnecting Your Equipment Front Connecting Video ComponentsSpeaker terminals Connecting SpeakersHints on Speaker Placement Overhead view of speaker set upView 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 PanelRemote Control Receiver controlsTV controls Displays & Controls Playback controls Channel listening mode buttons seeChecking the Settings on Your DVD or other Player Basic PlaybackChecking the soundtrack on your disc 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 SoundSubwoofer ON/Plus/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modePress Enter if you want to exit the setting mode Center speaker distance setting mode LFE attenuator setting mode10 dB LFE volume is reduced 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 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 ButtonsTuning Directly to a Station Using the TunerMemorizing Stations 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 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 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

VSX-C300-S, VSX-C300 specifications

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