Pioneer VSX-C300-S manual Specifications

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Specifications

Amplifier Section

Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)

FRONT

25 W + 25 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)

Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE)

Ω)

FRONT

30 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8

CENTER

30 W (1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8

Ω)

SURROUND

............. 30 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8

Ω)

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

200 mV/47 kΩ

DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT

Frequency Response

 

 

DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT

 

 

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5 Hz to 100,000 Hz –3+0dB

Output (Level/Impedance)

200 mV/2.2 kΩ

VCR OUT

 

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

[DIN (Continuous rated power output/50 mW)]

DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT

88 dB/64 dB

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range ...................... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz

Usable Sensitivity

Mono:15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/ 75 Ω)

50 dB Quieting Sensitivity

Mono: 20.2 dBf

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Stereo: 41.2 dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)

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Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf)

Distortion

Stereo: 0.6 % (1 kHz)

Alternate Channel Selectivity

70 dB (400 kHz)

Stereo Separation

40 dB (1 kHz)

Frequency Response

30 Hz to 15 kHz (±1dB)

Antenna Input (DIN)

75 Ω unbalanced

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

531 kHz to 1,602 kHz

Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna)

350 µV/m

Selectivity

30 dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

50 dB

Antenna

Loop antenna

English

VIDEO Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)

1 Vp-p/75

DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT

Output (Level/Impedance)

1 Vp-p/75

VCR, MONITOR

Frequency Response

DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT → MONITOR

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5 Hz to 7 MHz –3+0dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

55 dB

Miscellaneous

 

 

 

Power Requirements

 

 

 

UK model

AC 220 – 230 V, 50/60 Hz

European model

AC 220 – 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

 

130 W

In Standby

 

1 W

Dimensions

420 (W) x 65 (H) x 322 (D) mm

Weight (without package)

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5.2 kg

Furnished Parts

 

 

 

AM loop antenna

 

1

FM wire antenna

 

1

Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P)

2

Remote control unit

 

1

Power cord

 

1

Speaker cord labels

 

1

Operating instructions

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1

NOTE:

Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements.

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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 ConnectionsMaintenance of External Surfaces Operating Range Remote Control UnitLoading 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 TV with an Internal Digital Tuner Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top BoxConnecting Your Equipment Front Connecting Video ComponentsSpeaker terminals Connecting SpeakersOverhead view of speaker set up Hints on Speaker PlacementView 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 PanelReceiver controls Remote ControlTV controls Displays & Controls Playback controls Channel listening mode buttons seeBasic Playback Checking the Settings on Your DVD or other PlayerChecking 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 wantCrossover frequency setting mode Subwoofer ON/Plus/OFF 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 reducedDual mono setting Dynamic range control setting modeInput Attenuator setting Press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Channel Listening modes for two channel outputs Sound ModesMultichannel Listening modes for multichannel outputs Press the button for the listening mode you want Selecting a Listening ModePress 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 modeUsing the Tuner Tuning Directly to a StationMemorizing 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 sensedSwitching the Operation Mode of the Remote Changing the Remote Control ModeControlling the Rest of Your System To cancel the preset mode at any time Recalling Preset CodesControlling 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

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