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Pioneer VSX-C301 manual Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver, Operating Instructions

Models: VSX-C301

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C301Operating Instructions Operating Environment Maintenance of external surfaces Checking the supplied accessoriesBefore you start Before you startContents Quick start guide Easy SetupQuick start guide Chapter Introduction01 Quick start guide Switching on and playing a DVD2 Switch on your DVD player 2 Connect your TV to the receiverIntroductory information FeaturesIntroductory information Chapter Introduction to home theater03 Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel 5 SUBWOOFER OUT jack page 13 Connect a powered active subwooferInstalling the receiver Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 7 SCART AV connectorsConnecting a TV with a built-in digital TV tuner 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a DVD player and TV1 Complete step 3 in Connecting a DVD player and TV above Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxEnglish WOOFER03 Connecting your equipment Connecting other video components Installing your speaker system Connecting equipment to the front panel inputsConnecting your equipment EnglishConnecting the speakers 03 Connecting your equipmentPlacing the speakers 2 Connect the center speaker to the CENTER speaker terminals2 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires Connecting your equipment Connecting antennas4 Release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω antenna terminalPlugging in the receiver Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor03 Connecting your equipment 2 Plug the other end into a power outletControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 4 AV DIRECT indicator page4 DIALOG indicator page 04 Controls and displays5 Input/output channel indicators 8 Tuner indicators6 Input/remote control mode select buttons page Controls and displays Remote control8 Channel setup buttons page CH SELECT English12 MASTER VOLUME Use to adjust the volume 13 ROOM SETUP page 11 SIGNAL SELECT page14 SYSTEM SETUP page 04 Controls and displaysChecking the settings on your DVD or other player Using the Room SetupGetting started Getting started ChapterPlaying a source 05 Getting started2 If the receiver isn’t already on, press RECEIVER to switch it on 5 Use MASTER VOLUME front panel or remote to adjust the volume levelHome theater sound Listening with headphonesHome theater sound Chapter Playing multichannel sourcesUsing the Sound Modes 06 Home theater sound Using the Advanced Surround effectsEnhancing dialog Listening with virtual surround back speakersUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Memorizing station presetsRadio Data System RDS 07 Using the tuner8 Press ENTER when you have got the characters you want to enter 1 Press the FM/AM button on the remote controlEnglish Using the tunerPress DISPLAY to select the RDS information display Press SEARCH07 Using the tuner Enhanced Other Network EON3 Press ENTER to search for the program type 1 Press the FM/AM button to put the receiver in FM tuner modeUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSelecting the input signal type Using the sleep timerDefault receiver settings 08 Using other functionsThe System Setup menu Chapter The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Front speakers settingLFE attenuator setting 09 The System Setup menuFront speaker distance setting Center speaker distance settingAV Direct setting The System Setup menuAuto input select setting 2 Use MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume to an appropriate levelControlling other equipment Using the remote control with other components10 Controlling other equipment Chapter DVR/TV3 Use the number buttons to enter a 3 digit setup code Controlling other equipmentEnglish 1 Press RECEIVER and number button ‘1’ at the same timeVCR / DVD / LD player and DVD recorder controls 10 Controlling other equipmentEnglish Controlling other equipmentCable TV / satellite TV / digital TV / TV controls ENTER10 Controlling other equipment Preset code listDVD player DVD recorderAdditional information TroubleshootingAdditional information Chapter accredited repair center. Do not try to switch the unit onSymptom 11 Additional informationCause RemedySurround sound formats Additional informationEnglish Dolby DigitalContinuous Power Output STEREO mode 11 Additional information SpecificationsContinuous Power Output SURROUND mode RMS Power OutputEnglish Additional informationSCART pin assignment DVD & STBPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV