Checking your Settings Analog Input Mode

	Using Other Functions

Checking your Settings	Analog Input Mode
Use this feature to check your settings on the receiver’s	With this feature you can set the receiver to analog input
display. The meaning of the displays for the input signal	mode.
are explained below.

English

RECEIVER	DVD	INPUT
		SELECT
TV/SAT	VCR	REMOTE	MASTER
		SETUP	VOLUME
TUNER	FRONT	DISPLAY MUTING		1
RECEIVER	TV	TV CONTROL
TV	INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME

1Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300

		VIRTUAL
DTS	MPEG	PHONES SURR. STEREO
		DVD	TV/SAT	VCR	TUNER	FRONT	MASTER
							VOLUME
						DOWN	UP

1While pressing the DVD button press the FRONT button. Hold for about one second. This sets all inputs (DVD, TV/SAT, etc.) to analog. You will see the following display.

Each press cycles through the five displays you can check for information with this function.

These are:

1The listening mode (see page 30)

2 The tone mode (see page 32)

3 The Midnight listening mode (see page 32)

4 The input signal (see below)

5 Returns to the normal display

MEMO:

•If you don’t press any buttons the receiver returns to the normal mode after five seconds.

•The listening mode P. SURR refers to Headphones Surround mode.

2Select the input you want to use for your analog input.

MEMO:

•When you change to another input the mode will be cancelled.

•The mode is cancelled by turning the receiver off or doing step 1 again.

Resetting the System

Use this feature to reset the system to its factory default settings.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300

The Input Signal Displays Explained			VIRTUAL
		DTS	MPEG PHONES SURR. STEREO
			DVD TV/SAT	VCR TUNER FRONT	MASTER
					VOLUME
**k	: sampling rate (PCM)			DOWN	UP
**k	: sampling rate (PCM)
**ch	: number of channels
DUAL	: Dual Mono signal		1	1
D.SRD	: Dolby Surround signal		1	1
	dB	1	Press the TV/SAT button and the FRONT
	dB		button at the same time for five seconds
			button at the same time for five seconds
			to return all of the settings to their
			default mode.

D.D.: Dolby Digital signal

DTS	: DTS signal
MPG	: MPEG signal
PCM	: PCM signal
ANALOG	: analog signal

MEMO:

•If the receiver is disconnected from a power source for more than a month, or the main power is turned off, it will reset to the default settings.

•The above reset doesn’t affect the presets that you have programmed into the remote control (see page 42).

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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The user interface is intuitive, featuring a clear display and an easy-to-navigate remote control. Both receivers also support basic networking capabilities, allowing users to access music streaming services. This feature is particularly appealing in today's digital age, where convenience and access to a vast library of music are paramount.

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Pioneer VSX-C300 manual Checking your Settings Analog Input Mode, Input Signal Displays Explained

Models: VSX-C300-S VSX-C300