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Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

 

Cause

 

Remedy

 

 

 

 

The sound distorts.

The analog signal is too strong.

• Turn on input attenuator (see page 28).

 

• Master volume is too loud.

• Turn the volume down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can only hear treble

The FRONT speakers are set to small.

Set the FRONT speakers to large (refer

from speakers.

 

 

 

to page 26).

 

 

 

 

 

No image is output when

The video connections are incorrect.

• Make sure the video component is con-

an input is selected.

• The input source is not properly selected.

 

nected correctly (refer to pages 11 to 14).

 

Make sure the proper component is se-

 

• The DVD/video player settings are incor-

 

lected by pressing the correct function

 

 

button (see page 20).

 

 

rect.

Set correctly. Refer to the instruction

 

 

 

 

manual supplied with the DVD/video

 

 

 

 

player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The settings have all been

The receiver has been unplugged or the

Set the receiver again (refer to page 24-

cleared.

 

main power turned off for more than a

 

29).

 

 

 

month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVERLOAD blinks in the

There is a short in your speaker cable.

• Fix the short or get new speaker cable.

display and the power

The output is too high.

Turn the volume down.

turns off automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can't set the crossover

All the speakers are set to either large or

• Change the speaker settings (refer to page

frequency.

 

NO (i.e. no speakers are set to small).

 

26).

 

 

 

 

 

The display is dark or off.

The DIMMER feature is set to dark or off.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control re-

 

 

 

 

peatedly to select a different brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

After making an adjust-

The DIMMER feature is set to off.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control re-

ment the display goes off.

 

 

 

peatedly to select a different brightness.

 

 

 

 

 

The receiver cannot be re-

The remote control batteries have worn

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 10).

mote controlled.

 

out.

 

 

 

 

• You are too far away or at a bad angle for

Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote

 

 

operation.

 

sensor on the front panel (refer to page

 

• There is an obstacle between the receiver

 

10).

 

 

• Remove the obstacle or operate from an-

 

 

and the remote control.

 

other angle of position.

 

• Strong light such as fluorescent light.

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the

 

• The remote is not in the proper mode to

 

front panel to direct light.

 

Press RECEIVER button.

 

 

control the receiver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other components cannot

The proper code hasn't been input into

Input the proper code into the remote

be remote controlled.

 

the remote control to control that com-

 

control (see page 42).

 

 

ponent.

 

 

 

 

The remote control is in a mode to make some

Press the button of the component you

 

 

setting or control something on the receiver.

 

want to control.

 

Something is plugged into the "Control

• Either point remote at the remote sensor

 

 

Terminal in" (see page 17).

 

of the unit that is plugged into the "Con-

 

 

 

 

trol Terminal in" or unplug the cable from

 

 

 

 

the "Control Terminal in" and use remote

 

 

 

 

normally.

 

 

 

 

 

The shutter of the optical

The plug was inserted improperly

The terminal is fine but the shutter won’t

terminal doesn’t close af-

 

 

 

close.

ter removing plug..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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Contents VSX-C300 VSX-C300-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures Contents Source Material Quick Start GuideHome Theater The Basics Your Home SystemHook 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 SettingsIntroductory Information Checking the Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Receiver When Making Cable ConnectionsOperating Range Remote Control Unit Maintenance of External SurfacesLoading the Batteries Audio/Video Cords Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting a DVD Player & a TV Why you need an analog connection as well as a digital oneConnecting 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 SoundPersonalizing Your Surround Sound Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundPress @ or # to select the mode you want to set Press % or fi to select the setting you wantSubwoofer ON/Plus/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modePress Enter if you want to exit the setting mode No attenuation LFE attenuator setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode 10 dB LFE volume is reducedDynamic 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 Selecting a Tone Effect Midnight Listening ModeTone Effects Sound ModesTune to a station using the Tune + or Tune Buttons Using the TunerMPX mode RF ATT modeTuning Directly to a Station Using the TunerMemorizing Stations Enter up to three more characters in the same way Naming Memorized StationsRecalling Memorized Stations Press 3 to input the first of the four charac- tersAn Introduction to RDS Using the RDS displayPress the Band button to select the FM band Searching for RDS ProgramsMuting the Sound Using Other FunctionsUsing the Headphones Press the Muting button on the remote controlInput Signal Displays Explained Checking your Settings Analog Input ModeCh1 Default Settings for the ReceiverUsing Other Functions Automatically sensedChanging 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 Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround Techno Know HowUnderstanding DVD Packaging Digital Audio FormatsRecording Formats Headphone Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lights Channel Stereo Playback Stereo indicator lightsVirtual Surround Playback VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lights Multichannel Surround Playback Multi ch 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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