Pioneer VSX-C300-S Manuel d'utilisateur

Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-C300VSX-C300-S

10EnCAUTION:Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards asleakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:• Never use new and old ba

English11EnOptical CablesCommercially available optical cables are used toconnect digital components to this receiver.When plugging in, match the shap

12EnConnecting Your EquipmentDIGITAL OUTAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTDVDINVCRINVCROUTMONITOROUTTV/SATINDIGITAL(OPTICAL)AUDIO AUDIOFM UNBAL 75ΩAM LOOPANTENNAVID

English13EnConnecting Your Equipment FrontFront video connections areaccessed via the front panelinput selector as “FRONT.”Portable DVD Player (etc.)A

14EnDVDINVCRINVCROUTMONITOROUTTV/SATINDIGITAL(OPTICAL)AUDIO AUDIOFM UNBAL 75ΩAM LOOPANTENNAVIDEORL12RLRLSUBWOOFEROUTFRONTRLSURROUNDRLCENTERINOUTCONTRO

English15EnConnecting Your EquipmentHints on Speaker PlacementSpeakers are usually designed with a particular place-ment in mind. Some are designed to

16EnConnecting Your EquipmentFM wire antennaConnect the FM wire antenna and fully extend verticallyalong a window frame or other suitable area.AM loop

English17EnConnecting Your EquipmentSURROUNDRLCENTERINOUTCONTROLAC INSPEAKERSDVDINVCRINVCROUTMONITOROUTTV/SATINDIGITAL(OPTICAL)AUDIO AUDIOFM UNBAL 75

18En03Front Panel1 — OFF/ _ ON (Main power) buttonPress this button to the ON position so that thepower button on the remote control will be opera-tio

English19EnDisplays & ControlsRear Panel1 DVD input terminals (connect a DVD player here,see page 11)Use these terminals to input the signal from

2EnRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIONIMPORTANT 1CAUTION:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABL

20EnDisplays & ControlsRemote ControlThe remote control is divided into roughly three parts for easier understanding: 1) Receiver controls; 2) TV

English21EnDisplays & ControlsSOURCE (Power) button:Use this button to turn on and off thepower of other components.CH SELECT button (see page 2

22En04Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital SignalsThis receiver will automatically choose the digital signal when both analog and digital

English23EnBasic PlaybackPlaying a SourceHere are the basic instructions for playing a disc or videotape (or any other source) with your home theater

24En05Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundRoom SetupThis setup establishes the distances from your speakers to your normal listening position. It is import

English25En1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.The STANDBY indicator goes out.2 Press RECEIVER.This button switches the remote to the receivercont

26EnCrossover frequency setting modeCrossover frequency is the point where the receiver dividesthe high and low sounds (the frequencies) between thesp

English27EnFine Tuning Your Surround Sound10 dB0 dBLFE OFFCENTER speaker distance setting modeSet the distance from the CENTER speakers to thelistenin

28EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundDual mono settingDual mono has two different audio channels in it. Youcan use it to listen to soundtracks that have

English29EnSetting the Volume Level ofeach Channel (adjusting thespeaker volume balance)Use to set the relative volume of each channel as youfind nece

3EnEnglishManufactured under license from Dolby Labo-ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolb

30En06Listening ModesThere are three types of listening modes, one for two channel (stereo) outputs, one for multichannel sources and onethat automati

English31EnSound ModesAutomatic Listening mode (automatically selects 2 channel or multichanneloutputs. This is the receiver’s default mode)AUTOThis m

32EnSound Modes1 Press RECEIVER.This sets the remote control to the receiver control mode.2 Press FLAT or QUIET, S.BASS.Choose the sound effect that s

English33En07Using the TunerFinding a StationThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM andAM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and

34EnTuning Directly to a StationSometimes, you'll already know the frequency of thestation you want to listen to. In this case, you can simplyent

English35EnUsing the TunerRecalling Memorized StationsHaving memorized up to 30 stations (see the previousexplanation for how to do this), preset stat

36EnUsing the TunerAn Introduction to RDSRadio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is asystem used by FM radio stations to provide listenerswit

English37EnWhen the tuner finds a program type you searchedfor, the frequency display will blink for about 5seconds and then the display will show FIN

38En08Using Other FunctionsMuting the SoundUse this feature to mute the volume.Changing the DisplayBrightness (DIMMER button)The display on the receiv

39EnEnglishUsing Other FunctionsResetting the SystemUse this feature to reset the system to its factory defaultsettings.1 Press the TV/SAT button and

4EnContents 4Quick Start Guide 501 Introductory Information 9Checking the Supplied Accessories 9Installing the Receiver 9When Making Ca

40EnSPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) settingPageSUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFFCrossover frequencyLFE attenuatorFRONT speakers distanceCENTER speakers distanc

41EnEnglish09Controlling the Rest of Your SystemChanging the Remote Control ModeThe remote control that comes with this receiver is very flexible and

42EnRecalling Preset CodesThe following steps show you how to recall preset codesfor each INPUT/Control Mode Select button. Once thepreset code is ass

43EnEnglishControlling the Rest of Your SystemDirect SelectionTurning the direct selection off is a useful feature whichallows you keep the receiver i

44EnCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teach

45EnEnglishControlling the Rest of Your SystemCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV ControlsThis remote control can control these components after enter

46EnControlling the Rest of Your System DVDManufacturer CodeTOSHIBA 001SONY 002PANASONIC 003JVC 004SAMSUNG 005SHARP 006AKAI 007RCA 009, 011DENON 003,

47EnEnglishControlling the Rest of Your SystemSCHAUB LORENZ 642SEG 642, 646SEI 632, 640, 649SELECO 631, 642SIAREM 632, 649SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649S

48EnControlling the Rest of Your System DVD RecorderManufacturer CodePIONEER 456 TAPEManufacturer CodeAKAI 829ARCAM 810DENON 810, 827FISHER 813GRUND

49EnEnglish10Additional InformationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is som

English5EnHome Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theatersys

50EnSymptomNo sound from surroundor center speakers.No sound from subwooferSound is produced fromanalog components, butnot from digital ones(DVD, LD,

51EnEnglishAdditional InformationSymptomThe sound distorts.You can only hear treblefrom speakers.No image is output whenan input is selected.The sett

52En11Techno Know HowDolby Digital and Dolby SurroundDolby Digital is the most widely used system to record soundtracks on DVDs and other media. It&ap

53EnEnglishTechno Know HowMPEG-2This is a standard audio format used on Video CDs, some DVD discs and, importantly, most digital satellite TVbroadcast

54EnTechno Know HowPlayback FormatsThis receiver is equipped with many different playback formats and this flexibility should allow you to get stereo

55EnEnglishAmplifier SectionContinuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)FRONT ... 25 W + 25 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)Continuous Power Output (SURROUND

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6EnQuick Start GuideDVDINVCRINVCROUTMONITOROUTTV/SATINDIGITAL(OPTICAL)AUDIO AUDIOFM UNBAL 75ΩAM LOOPANTENNAVIDEORL12RLRLSUBWOOFEROUTFRONTRLSURROUNDRLC

7EnEnglishQuick Start GuideLastly, hook up your DVD player to the DVD IN VIDEO and your TV to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals asshown above.Automatic

8EnAdvanced/Customized SettingsIf you want to customize your home theater to your environment, equipment or personal tastes, many settings areavailabl

9EnEnglish01Introductory InformationWhen Making CableConnectionsBe careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bendsthe cables over the top of this