Pioneer Stereo Receiver VSX C300 S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO  
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
VSX-C300  
VSX-C300-S  
Operating Instructions  
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Features  
Quiet Mode (p.30)  
Compatibility with the Home  
Theater Formats  
The Quiet mode provides good sound by smoothing out  
harsh noises in the soundtrack. This is achieved by  
reducing the bass and treble.  
Dolby Digital, DTS Sound Decoders  
These highly evolved multichannel sound formats are  
the heart of home theater. They deliver realistic multi-  
channel sound that can turn any living room into a  
theater, reproducing all the sound effects of the original  
movie. The VSX-C300/C300-S has the flexibility to  
decode all these formats.  
Easy-to-use Remote Control  
This new remote control is extremely convenient to use.  
One button is dedicated to one task in the control of the  
receiver, eliminating confusing buttons whose purpose  
are unclear. In addition, this remote can be used to  
operate a variety of other components simply by  
recalling the appropriate setup codes.  
MPEG-2 Decoder  
The MPEG-2 sound format is emerging as an important  
medium to deliver multichannel soundtracks, especially  
for music, and the VSX-C300/C300-S is fully equipped  
to handle MPEG-2 format discs.  
Easy Setup for Quick Home Use  
This receiver features an automatic setup function that  
senses which speakers you have hooked up and  
automatically sets the receiver for proper surround  
sound. Thus, you can start enjoying home theater  
immediately after hooking up your speakers and  
components, without worrying about difficult setup  
procedures.  
Dolby Pro Logic Decoder  
This was the first multichannel sound format and many  
videos and other media can still be found in Pro Logic.  
The VSX-C300/C300-S reproduces this long-standing  
format with excellent clarity. With it you can get  
multichannel surround sound even from two channel  
and Dolby Surround sources. In addition, you can use  
this decoder with the 5-D Theater mode for a stronger  
surround sound effect.  
The Energy-saving Design  
This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy  
when the receiver is in standby mode.  
Home Theater Listening Modes  
Custom Designed Listening Modes (p.30)  
These modes enhance the sound of sources from movies  
and music to TV and video games for a more dramatic  
effect. These are each designed to accentuate specific  
sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of  
possibilities.  
Virtual Listening Mode (p.30)  
This especially designed listening mode uses only two  
channels but through sound imaging imitates a full  
surround sound. It allows you to experience surround  
sound with only two speakers.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo-  
ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997  
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.  
Headphones Surround Mode (p.30)  
This new headphone mode allows the user to get a  
surround-like sound while listening on headphones  
designed to accommodate this technology.  
DTSand DTS Digital Surroundare  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Midnight Listening Mode (p.32)  
The Midnight listening mode allows you to obtain  
excellent surround sound effects even when listening at  
low volumes, something that was previously impossible.  
TruSurround and the  
® symbol are trade-  
marks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technol-  
ogy is incorporated under license from SRS  
Labs, Inc.  
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Contents  
Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.  
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you  
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.  
06 Listening Modes 30  
Listening Modes 30  
Contents  
Quick Start Guide  
01 Introductory Information  
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Selecting a Listening Mode 31  
Tone Effects 32  
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MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 32  
Checking the Supplied Accessories  
Installing the Receiver  
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07 Using the Tuner 33  
Finding a Station 33  
When Making Cable Connections 9  
Loading the Batteries 10  
Tuning Directly to a Station 34  
Memorizing Stations 34  
Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 10  
Maintenance of External Surfaces 10  
Naming Memorized Stations 35  
Recalling Memorized Stations 35  
An Introduction to RDS 36  
Searching for RDS Programs 37  
02 Connecting Your Equipment 11  
Connecting a DVD Player & a TV 11  
Audio/Video Cords 11  
Optical Cables 11  
08 Using Other Functions 38  
Muting the Sound 38  
Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box 12  
Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner 12  
Connecting Video Components 13  
Connecting Speakers 14  
Using the Headphones 38  
Changing the Display Brightness 38  
Checking your Settings 39  
Analog Input Mode 39  
Hints on Speaker Placement 15  
Connecting Antennas 16  
Resetting the System 39  
Using External Antennas 16  
Default Settings for the Receiver 40  
Operating other Pioneer Components with this  
Units Sensor 17  
09 Controlling the Rest of Your System 41  
Changing the Remote Control Mode 41  
Recalling Preset Codes 42  
Plugging in the Receiver 17  
03 Displays & Controls 18  
Front Panel 18  
Clearing the Preset Codes 43  
Direct Selection 43  
Rear Panel 19  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/  
Cassette Deck Controls 44  
Remote Control 20  
04 Basic Playback 22  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls  
45  
Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital  
Signals 22  
Preset Code List 46  
Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other)  
Player 22  
10 Additional Information 49  
Troubleshooting 49  
Playing a Source 23  
11 Techno Know How 52  
Understanding DVD Packaging 52  
Digital Audio Formats 52  
Recording Formats 53  
05 Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound 24  
Room Setup 24  
Personalizing Your Surround Sound 25  
Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 29  
Playback Formats 54  
Specifications 55  
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Quick Start Guide  
Home Theater: The Basics  
Most consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theater  
systems that give you many more options when listening to soundtracks. In fact, home theater is not really compli-  
cated and this little guide should give you an understanding of basics.  
The main reasons why it seems so difficult is that there are three different factors involved in home theater and each  
will contribute to what kind of sound you get.  
These factors are:  
1) The equipment you are using for you home theater set up. Particularly important is the number of speakers you  
are using. We call this your speaker configuration. The default settings should be fine in most cases.  
2) The 'source' material you are using. This is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like cable TV) your are  
listening to/watching. We call this the source.  
3) The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver. These are explained below and  
in subsequent chapters but most likely the default setting will be fine.  
Let's start with the home theater set up you have in your home.  
Your Home System  
The heart of your system is the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround  
sound. You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to five speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left  
and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound. However we recommend you use five speakers. If  
you only have two speakers choose the Listening mode that offers surround sound for your home setup. Also, a DVD  
player is essential for home theater and you can also hook up satellite or cable TV tuner to this receiver and get a  
more home theater like sound from those programs.  
The Source Material  
DVDs have become the basic source material for home theater because they offer excellent sound and picture quality,  
allow users to choose the movies they want, and are easy to store, etc. You can also enjoy home theater with other  
sources, such as digital satellite TV, cable TV and VHS videotapes. The important part here is all these sources have  
soundtracks recorded on them with various kinds of technology (this is called the sound encoding). Home theater  
sources are recorded (encoded) with multiple sound channels, that is discrete parts of the overall sound. CDs (which  
are stereo sources) work the same way but they only have two sound channels, the left channel and the right channel.  
These two channels carry different parts of the soundtrack and mix together when you hear it to make an enjoyable,  
stereo sound. The same idea applies to home theater sources except home theater sources are recorded with  
multichannels, that is, more than two channels. For example, Dolby Pro Logic encoding has four channels (front left,  
front right, center and a single channel for both surround speakers), Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG-2 encoding  
usually have six channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and right and a channel that powers the  
subwoofer ). Since the subwoofer channel is only for bass sounds this multichannel set up has been named 5.1  
channel sound. These multiple channels are what create a surround sound effect and give you the experience of being  
in a movie theater. It is important you consult the manual that came with your DVD player as well to make sure the  
player is outputting a surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for home theater.  
The Listening Modes  
This receiver has many different listening modes and they are designed to cover all the speaker configurations and  
types of sources you might be using. In general, if you follow the recommend advice and have five speakers hooked  
up in most cases the AUTO listening mode is the easiest way to get realistic home theater sound. This is the default  
setting so you don't have to do anything. Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD with all five speakers or,  
conversely taking a stereo source and it getting multichannel home theater-like sound) are explained in Listening  
modes (page 30).  
These are the three basic factors that contribute to your home theater sound. The easiest thing is to hook up five  
speakers and simply play your DVDs with AUTO mode. This will give you realistic and enjoyable home theater  
sound.  
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Quick Start Guide  
No Frills Setup  
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind so if you just want to hook up your equipment and  
start enjoying quality home theater movies follow the four steps below and use these easy settings on the VSX-C300/  
C300-S. In most cases you can leave the receiver in the default settings.  
Default Settings:  
Speaker Setting: Automatically sensed by the receiver  
Input Setting: DVD  
Analog/Digital Signal Select: Digital has priority but analog will play automatically if it is the only signal  
Listening Mode: AUTO  
1) Hook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TV.  
First, look on the back of your DVD player and figure out if it has an optical output (if youre not sure consult the  
manual that came with your DVD player). If it does hook up your DVD player to this receiver with this digital  
terminal. If your DVD player doesnt have an optical digital output hook the player up with the analog terminals.  
Then, hook up the speakers you want to use with this receiver. This receiver can be used with just two speakers but  
its better to have five speakers to get accurate surround sound. See page 14 for more details on connecting your  
speakers. Next, hook up your powered subwoofer, if you have one. For all speakers make sure to connect the positive  
(+) and negative ()terminals on the receiver and speakers with the same wire (positive to positive, negative to  
negative).  
Before hooking up your speakers affix  
the color-coded sticker with the  
appropriate name (for example, front  
right) to the speaker wire so you  
always know which speaker that wire  
speaker terminal tab.  
is connected to.  
While pressing down the  
speaker tab push the  
speaker wire into the  
terminal and release  
R
L
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Optical cable (sold  
separately, dont  
pinch or bend cable  
sharply)  
Audio cord  
(sold separately)  
Speaker wire  
(sold separately)  
LINE LEVEL  
DIGITAL OUT  
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STANDBY/ON  
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DVD Player  
(DV-444, etc.)  
FRONT R FRONT L  
(FR) (FL)  
SURROUND SURROUND  
R (SR) L (SL)  
CENTER  
(C)  
When youre hooking up  
your subwoofer make  
sure its power cord is  
disconnected.  
Powered  
Subwoofer (SW)  
If you only hook up two speakers set the Listening  
mode to one of the modes for two channel outputs.  
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Video cord  
Video cord  
(sold separately)  
(sold separately)  
R
L
ANTENNA  
FM UNBAL 75  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
IN  
AM LOOP  
1
R
L
R
L
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
VCR  
OUT  
IN  
R
L
SUB  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUT  
MONITOR IN  
VIDEO OUT  
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Lastly, hook up your DVD player to the DVD IN VIDEO and your TV to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals as  
shown above.  
Automatic speaker setup (receiver automatically configures Front, Center Surround speakers and Subwoofer)  
Once you have completed the above tasks, the receiver will automatically detect which speakers you have connected  
and configure your speaker settings according to that. You dont have to do anything. This setup establishes the size  
and configuration of the speaker system you have connected and is the easy way to setup your speakers for surround  
sound. If you dont have surround speakers or want to make more exact speaker settings should go to page 25.  
The Automatic speaker setup will give you acceptable surround sound.  
FRONT  
S (SMALL) S (SMALL)  
S (SMALL)  
CENTER  
SURROUND SUBWOOFER  
Display 1  
Display 2  
d
B
dB  
S (SMALL)  
S (SMALL)  
S (SMALL)  
S (SMALL)  
ON  
dB  
d
B
L (LARGE)  
OFF  
ON  
d
B
dB  
S (SMALL) _ (NONE)  
L (LARGE) _ (NONE)  
dB  
d
B
OFF  
2) Turn on the power on the receiver, your DVD player, your powered  
subwoofer and TV.  
Make sure your TV is set to the receiver. If it is not, check the input jack this receiver is hooked up to on your TV  
and consult the manual that came with the TV to figure out the proper TV setting.  
Confirm that DVDappears in the receivers display, indicating that the receiver is set to the DVD input. If it does  
not, press the DVD button to set the receiver to DVD input.  
3) Confirm the settings on your DVD player are correct for the source you  
want to play.  
Make sure your DVD player is outputting a digital signal and choose the soundtrack (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) that  
you want to hear. If you are unsure about your DVD players settings, see page 22 for more information and/or  
consult the manual that came with your DVD player.  
4) Play a source (like a DVD) and adjust the volume to your liking.  
You are now ready to experience home theater with your new surround sound system.  
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Advanced/Customized Settings  
If you want to customize your home theater to your environment, equipment or personal tastes, many settings are  
available. One of the most important advanced settings, called Room Setup, establishes the distances between your  
speakers and your normal listening position (as well as volume levels, etc.). Making this setting should improve your  
surround sound. Room Setup is explained on page 24. After that you could go on to fine tune your surround sound  
for maximum sound quality. These settings start on page 25.  
The VSX-C300/C300-S has many different listening modes to accommodate many different kinds of sources, speaker  
configurations and sound reproduction. Experiment with these features to figure out what suits your tastes.  
The listening mode explanations and settings start on page 30.  
The above is a quick guide to getting you started with your home theater system and a few setup suggestions. It is a  
good idea, however, to read this manual in its entirety so you understand what you can do with the VSX-C300/C300-  
S and the possibilities of home theater in general. You may find many hints in these explanations that help you get  
better sound and let you operate all your equipment more effectively.  
Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital Signals  
This receiver is equipped with the ability to automatically select a digital or analog signal depending upon what is  
being input. If both a digital and an analog signal are being input the receiver will give priority to the digital one. The  
DIGITAL indicator will light (see page 18) when the VSX-C300/C300-S is receiving a digital signal. If you have made  
a digital connection (see above) and are playing a digital source but the DIGITAL indicator isnt lit, meaning the  
receiver is not playing a digital signal, there are a number of possible reasons for this problem. Check the list below to  
try and find the cause.  
The power of the player sending the signal is turned off.  
The digital output of the player sending the signal is turned off (refer to the instruction manual that came with the  
player).  
The software or source (usually a DVD disc) you are playing doesnt output an optical signal (refer to the instruc-  
tion manual that came with the player).  
Analog input mode is selected (see page 39).  
MEMO:  
There is also a way to select an analog input whether a digital signal is being input or not. To do this see Analog  
Input Modeon page 39.  
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Introductory Information  
01  
Checking the Supplied  
Accessories  
When Making Cable  
Connections  
Please check that you've received the following supplied  
accessories:  
AM loop antenna  
FM wire antenna  
Power cord  
Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends  
the cables over the top of this unit. If the cables are laid  
on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the  
transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to  
come from the speakers.  
Dry cell batteries (AA Size / IEC R6P) x2  
Remote control unit  
Operating instructions  
Speaker cord labels  
Installing the Receiver  
When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a  
secure and level plane that is stable.  
Dont place it on the following places:  
on a color TV (the screen may distort)  
near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives of a  
magnetic field) This may interfere with the sound.  
in direct sunlight  
in damp or wet areas  
in extremely hot or cold areas  
in places where there is a vibration or other movement  
in places that are very dusty  
Cassette deck placement  
Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise  
may occur during playback of your cassette deck which  
is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the  
receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck  
farther away from the receiver.  
in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)  
Storing optical cable  
Ventilation  
When storing optical cable, coil loosely as shown below.  
The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.  
When installing this unit, make sure to leave space  
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat  
dispersal (at least 20 cm at the top, 50 cm at the rear  
and front, and 10 cm at each side). If not enough  
space is provided between the unit and walls or other  
equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with  
performance and/or causing malfunctions.  
more  
+ than =  
(15 cm)  
If using a rack to hold the receiver make sure the  
back of the rack and the left side are open.  
Also, if youre using a case with glass doors, leave the  
glass doors open when using the receiver.  
Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric  
having a thick pile. Do not cover the receiver with  
fabric or other covering. Anything that blocks  
ventilation will cause the internal temperature to rise,  
which may lead to breakdown or fire hazard.  
Dont place anything on top of the receiver except for  
a Pioneer DV-444 or 545 DVD player. If you do place  
one of these pieces of equipment on top of the  
receiver be sure to leave ventilation space over that as  
prescribed above.  
The receiver may become hot while in use, please  
take care around it.  
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Introductory Information  
Loading the Batteries  
The remote control operates on two AA batteries  
(supplied).  
Maintenance of External  
Surfaces  
Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust  
and dirt.  
When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth  
dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six  
times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe  
again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or  
cleansers.  
Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or  
other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will  
corrode the surfaces.  
CAUTION:  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as  
leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:  
Never use new and old batteries together.  
Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries  
properly according to the marks in the battery case.  
Batteries of the same shape may have different  
voltages. Do not use different batteries together.  
When disposing of used batteries, please comply  
with governmental regulations or environmental  
public institutions rules that apply in your country or  
area.  
Operating Range of the  
Remote Control Unit  
The remote control may not work properly if:  
There are obstacles between the remote control and  
the receiver's remote sensor.  
Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the  
remote sensor.  
The receiver is located near a device that is emitting  
infrared rays.  
The receiver is operated simultaneously with another  
infrared remote control unit.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
02  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall  
outlet.  
Connecting a DVD Player & a TV  
In order to play PCM/  
                       
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Digital/DTS/MPEG multichannel soundtracks, you need to make digital audio  
connections.  
Connect your DVD player as shown below.  
DVD Player (DV-444, etc.)  
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DIGITAL OUT  
ANALOG OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
S
R
L
Optical cable (sold  
separately, don’t pinch  
or bend cable sharply)  
Video cord  
(sold separately)  
R
L
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
IN  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
VCR  
OUT  
IN  
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Video cord (sold separately)  
Why you need an analog connection as well as a  
digital one:  
• If you don’t have an optical output on your DVD  
player you will need to use the analog connection  
shown here.  
MONITOR IN  
• If the signal doesn’t get output from the optical  
terminal you need an analog connection.  
• If you want to get an audio signal from the VCR out  
you need an analog connection.  
TV  
• If you want to use your DVD player for karaoke  
you need an analog connection.  
Optical Cables  
Audio/Video Cords  
Commercially available optical cables are used to  
connect digital components to this receiver.  
When plugging in, match the shape of terminal and the  
plug. If you have plugged it in incorrectly the cover  
won’t be able to close. Make sure the cover can close  
after you’ve plugged in the optical cable. Be sure to  
insert completely.  
Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to make analog  
audio and video connections.  
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left),  
and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.  
Be sure to insert completely.  
R
L
Optical cable  
VIDEO  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall  
outlet.  
Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box  
If you have an external digital tuner (like a set top box for satellite or cable TV) you need to connect it and your TV  
to the jacks shown below in order to play MPEG signals (which most digital satellite broadcasting uses). Make sure  
you use a digital connection as well as an analog one for the audio on the satellite tuner, as pictured below.  
R
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DTAL  
Optical cable (sold  
R
L
CAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
separately, dont pinch  
or bend cable sharply)  
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Video cord (sold separately)  
Audio cord  
(sold separately)  
Match the shape  
of terminal and  
the optical plug.  
Why you need an analog connection as well as a  
digital one:  
R
L
If you dont have an optical output on your TV tuner  
you will need to use an of analog connection.  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
If the program you want to watch isnt output from  
the optical terminal you need an analog connection.  
If you want to get a signal from a video deck instead  
of a TV tuner you need an analog connection.  
Digital Set Top Box  
Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner  
If you have an TV with an internal digital tuner you need to connect it to the jacks shown below in order to play  
MPEG signals (which most digital satellite broadcasting uses). Make sure you use a digital connection as well as an  
analog one for the audio, as pictured below.  
R
L
ANTENNA  
OP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75Ω  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DTAL  
R
L
CAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
Match the shape  
of terminal and  
the optical plug.  
R
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
UDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Audio cord  
(sold separately)  
Video cord  
(sold separately)  
Optical cable (sold  
separately, dont pinch  
or bend cable sharply)  
DIGITAL OUT  
ANALOG OUT  
MONITOR IN  
TV with an  
internal digital tuner  
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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall  
outlet.  
Connecting Video Components  
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. All video decks are hooked up with analog connec-  
tions. If you want to record programs it is necessary to connect to the IN terminals on your VCR as shown below.  
R
L
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Audio /video cord  
(sold separately)  
VIDEO  
Audio /video cord  
(sold separately)  
L
AUDIO  
R
IN 1  
IN 2  
OUT 1 OUT 2  
VCR (etc.)  
You can only record audio signals from video components hooked up with analog connections.  
If the input component and the receiver are only connected with an optical digital cable (which is for audio) you  
need to connect analog video and audio cables in order to be able to record video programs with soundtracks.  
Front  
INPUT SIGNAL  
Front video connections are  
VIRTUAL  
PHONES SURR.  
DIGITAL  
MULTI ch  
2
PROLOGIC  
2
DIGITAL  
DTS  
MPEG  
STEREO  
accessed via the front panel  
input selector as FRONT.”  
STANDBY  
OFF ON  
ONT INP
DVD  
TV/SAT  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL IN  
Match the shape of terminal  
and the optical plug.  
COLOR  
BRIGHT  
MONITOR  
Portable DVD Player (etc.)  
AV-IN/OUT  
AV-IN/OUT  
PHONES  
ON/OFF  
HOLD  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)  
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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall  
outlet.  
Connecting Speakers  
A full complement of five speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyones home setup will vary. Simply connect the  
speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called front”  
speakers in the diagram) but we recommend you use five speakers. If you dont hook up surround speakers you  
need to adjust the Listening mode settings (see page 30).  
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.  
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.  
MEMO:  
Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 to 16 .  
Before hooking up your speakers  
affix the color-coded stickers with  
the appropriate names (for  
example, front right) to the  
speaker wire so you always know  
which speaker each wire is  
connected to.  
While pressing down the  
speaker tab push the  
speaker wire into the  
terminal and release  
speaker terminal tab.  
R
L
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Speaker wire  
(sold separately)  
Audio cord  
(sold separately)  
ANALOG IN  
When youre  
hooking up your  
subwoofer make  
sure its power cord  
is disconnected.  
Powered  
Subwoofer (SW)  
FRONT R FRONT L  
(FR) (FL)  
SURROUND SURROUND  
CENTER  
(C)  
R (SR)  
L (SL)  
Speaker terminals  
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.  
1 Twist about 10 mm of bare wire strands together.  
2 Push in the speaker terminal tab and insert the wire.  
3 Release speaker terminal tab, it should snugly grip the speaker wire.  
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·
10 mm  
Caution:  
Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the  
bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.  
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Overhead view of speaker set up  
Hints on Speaker Placement  
Front  
Right (FR)  
Speakers are usually designed with a particular place-  
ment in mind. Some are designed to be floor standing,  
while others should be placed on stands to sound their  
best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should  
be placed away from walls. Follow the guidelines on  
placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with  
your particular speakers to get the most out of them.  
Front Left (FL)  
Center (C)  
Subwoofer  
(SW)  
Surround Left  
(SL)  
Surround Right  
(SR)  
Listening Position  
Place the front left and right speakers at equal  
distances from the TV.  
When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend  
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent  
possible interference, such as discoloration of the  
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not  
have magnetically shielded speakers and notice  
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers  
farther away from the TV.  
3-D view of speaker set up  
Install the center speaker above or below the TV so  
that the sound of the center channel is localized at  
the TV screen.  
CAUTION!  
If you choose to install the center speaker on top  
of the TV, be sure to secure it by suitable means to  
reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from  
the speaker falling from the TV in the event of  
external shocks such as earthquakes.  
If possible, install the surround speakers slightly  
above ear level.  
Try not to install the surround speakers farther away  
from the listening position than the front and center  
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound  
effect.  
Install the subwoofer on the same plane as the front  
speakers.  
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your  
speakers as shown on the right. Be sure all speakers are  
installed securely to prevent accidents and improve  
sound quality.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall  
outlet.  
Connecting Antennas  
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,  
connect external antennas (see Using External Antennas, below).  
R
L
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SUR  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
1
R
L
R
FM UNAL 75  
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
R
L
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AM loop antenna  
FM wire antenna  
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.  
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the  
direction that gives the best reception.  
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically  
along a window frame or other suitable area.  
Antenna connectors  
Twist the exposed wire strands together push the tab  
back, insert into the hole and release connector.  
10mm  
Using External Antennas  
To improve AM reception  
To improve FM reception  
Connect a 5-6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM  
antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop  
antenna.  
Connect an external FM antenna.  
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.  
PAL connector  
Outdoor antenna  
Indoor antenna  
(Vinyl-coated wire)  
75 coaxial cable  
5–6m  
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Operating other Pioneer Components with this Units Sensor  
By connecting a control cord to the CONTROL terminals of the respective equipment, you can control several Pioneer  
components using one remote sensor. Following the diagram below you will see that one component feeds the  
CONTROL OUT terminal and on the other end another component is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal. The  
component that is the end point (the one that has a cord hooked up to its CONTROL OUT only) it is the component  
whose sensor you will use. Point the remote control at that sensor when you want operate the any of the equipment  
connected by this system. In the example below you would point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor  
of the equipment on the left.  
MEMO:  
You can also control Pioneer components by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component.  
This type of operation does not require control cords. See page 41 for more information.  
To use this kind of remote control you have to hook up a control cord AND the have the component and  
receiver hooked up with analog RCA audio/video cords as well (see page 11-13).  
Components  
with an Î mark  
Components  
with an Î mark  
Point remote control towards  
remote sensor of component  
that only has a cord connected  
to its CONTROL OUT  
terminal  
Mono mini plug  
(optional)  
Mono mini plug  
(optional)  
R
L
ANTENNA  
FM UNBAL 75  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
AM LOOP  
1
R
L
R
L
IN  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
(OPTICAL)  
VCR  
IN  
VCR  
OUT  
R
L
SUB  
AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
WOOFER  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Plugging in the Receiver  
After you have connected all your components, including the speakers, plug the receiver into a wall outlet.  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
R
L
Power cord CAUTION!  
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull  
out the plug by tugging the cord and never  
touch the power cord when your hands are wet  
as this could cause a short circuit or electric  
shock. Do not place the unit or a piece of furni-  
ture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.  
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with  
other cords. The power cords should be routed  
such that they are not likely to be stepped on.  
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give  
you an electrical shock. Check the power cord  
once in a while. When you find it damaged,  
ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service  
center or your dealer for a replacement.  
AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
to wall outlet  
MEMO:  
The power cord is removable from main unit for storage.  
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Displays & Controls  
03  
Front Panel  
1
2
3
4
5
6
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300  
INPUT SIGNAL  
VIRTUAL  
PHONES SURR.  
DIGITAL  
MULTI ch  
2PROLOGIC  
2DIGITAL  
DTS  
MPEG  
STEREO  
STANDBY  
OFF ON  
FRONT INPUT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
VCR  
TUNER  
FRONT  
DOWN  
UP  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL IN  
9
8
7
STEREO  
TUNED  
MONO  
RDS  
d
B
~
RFATT  
=
-
0
1 OFF/ _ ON (Main power) button  
Press this button to the ON position so that the  
VIRTUAL/PHONES SURR.:  
Lights when the VIRTUAL or PHONES SURR.  
listening modes are selected.  
power button on the remote control will be opera-  
tional. If the button is OFF (), the power of the  
STEREO: Lights in stereo mode.  
6 MASTER VOLUME  
Use to set the overall listening volume.  
7 Input buttons  
Use to select the playback source: the possibilities are  
DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, TUNER and FRONT.  
8 FRONT jacks  
receiver is shut off and the RECEIVER button on  
the remote control does not function. When this  
button is ON, the power button on the remote  
control toggles between ON and STANDBY mode.  
2 STANDBY indicator  
Lights when the receiver is in standby mode. The  
receiver uses a small amount of electricity (1W) in  
standby mode.  
You can connect a portable DVD player, video  
camera, video game system, or whatever equipment  
you would like to have handy, to the FRONT jacks  
(refer to page 13).  
3 INPUT SIGNAL indicators  
Indicates the kind of input signal.  
DIGITAL :  
9 PHONES jack  
Use to connect headphones (this switches the  
speakers off).  
When a digital source is input this indicator will  
light.  
MULTI :  
When a multichannel source is input this indicator  
will light.  
4 DECODE MODE indicators  
Indicates how the signal is being decoded.  
2 PRO LOGIC:  
DISPLAY  
0 Volume level indicator  
Lights when 2 PRO LOGIC decoding is in use.  
2 DIGITAL:  
Lights when playing a 2 DIGITAL sound source  
DTS:  
lights when playing a DTS sound source .  
MPEG:  
- MIDNIGHT indicator  
Lights when Midnight Listening mode is on.  
= CHARACTER display  
Shows the current input (DVD, TV/SAT, etc.),  
listening mode, radio frequency, etc.  
~ TUNER indicators  
Lights when playing an MPEG source.  
5 2 Ch Listening Mode indicators  
When these indicators are lit sound is only coming  
from the front speakers (and possibly the subwoofer  
in some settings) or headphones.  
STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being  
received in auto stereo mode.  
TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
MONO: Lights when the mono mode is set using the  
MPX button.  
RDS: Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.  
RF ATT: Lights when the RF ATT is on (see p. 33).  
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Rear Panel  
1
4
5
7
R
L
FRONT  
SURROUND  
ANTENNA  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
IN  
AM LOOP  
R
L
R
L
1
FM UNBAL 75  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
R
L
ANTENNA  
AM LOOP  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
CENTER  
SPEAKERS  
DVD  
IN  
1
R
L
R
L
FM UNBAL 75  
MONITOR  
OUT  
2
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
OPTICAL)  
VCR  
VCR  
OUT  
IN  
R
L
SUB  
AC IN  
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
WOOFER  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
R
L
VCR  
IN  
R
VCR  
OUT  
L
IN  
OUT  
CONTROL  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
3
AC IN  
8
6
9
TV/  
SAT  
IN  
2
1 DVD input terminals (connect a DVD player here,  
see page 11)  
5 RADIO antenna terminals  
Connect AM or FM antennas here (see page 16).  
6 SUBWOOFER output terminals  
Use this terminal to connect a powered subwoofer to  
the receiver (see page 14).  
Use these terminals to input the signal from a DVD  
player (or another kind of video player, if you  
choose). Make sure to connect to the video terminals  
and both the analog and optical digital terminals for  
audio. To be able to play Dolby Digital and other  
surround soundtracks you need to make digital  
connections. To do this use the optical digital  
terminal here.  
7 SPEAKER terminals  
Use these terminals to connect speakers to the  
receiver (see page 14).  
8 CONTROL IN/OUT terminal  
You can use this jack to hook up other PIONEER  
equipment, that bears the Î mark, so that you can  
control them all with the remote control for this  
receiver (see page 17).  
2 TV/SAT input terminals (connect a TV/SAT set  
top box here, see page 12)  
Use these terminals to input a TV/SAT signal (or  
from another kind of source, if you choose). Make  
sure to connect to the video terminals and both the  
analog and optical digital terminals for audio. To be  
able to play MPEG and other surround soundtracks  
you need to make digital connections. To do this use  
the optical digital terminal here.  
9 AC IN (Power In)  
Hook up the power cord to this terminal.  
3 VCR IN/OUT terminals (connect a VCR here, see  
page 13)  
Use these terminals to input and output the video  
signal from a VCR (or a video camera, DVD recorder,  
etc.). These are analog jacks.  
4 MONITOR output terminals (connect a TV or  
monitor here, see page 11)  
Use these terminals to output the signal from the  
above terminals 1, 2 or 3 and FRONT. These are  
video jacks. MONITOR 2 outputs the same signal as  
MONITOR 1.  
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Remote Control  
The remote control is divided into roughly three parts for easier understanding: 1) Receiver controls; 2) TV controls  
and 3) Playback controls, sound setup and other component controls.  
All the buttons on the remote control are explained here.  
1) Receiver controls  
These controls are for the receiver itself.  
LED indicator: This indicator flashes  
when a command is sent from the remote  
RECEIVER (Power) button: This  
control to the receiver. It also flashes at  
switches between STANDBY mode and  
when teaching the receiver preset codes.  
power ON for this receiver.  
INPUT SELECT button (see page 23):  
Use to select the playback source. This  
button lets you cycle through the different  
inputs: DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, TUNER and  
FRONT.  
Input/Control Mode Select buttons:  
Use to put the receiver/remote control  
in the input stated on the button. If the  
Direct Selection is off, then these  
buttons won’t put the receiver in the  
input written on the button.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
TV/SAT  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER VOLUME +/– buttons: Use to  
set the overall listening volume.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
REMOTE SETUP button (see page 42):  
Use this button when setting up the  
remote control with the REMOTE SETUP  
feature.  
RECEIVER  
TV  
Control Mode Select buttons:  
Use these buttons to put the remote  
control in receiver or TV mode  
(see page 23).  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
MUTING button: Use to mute the sound  
or restore the sound if it has been muted.  
SOURCE  
CLASS  
CH.  
DISPLAY button (see page 39): Use to  
display information. You can confirm  
what settings have been made by going  
through the various displays.  
2) TV controls  
These controls are for your TV. They are dedicated TV controls and will work no matter what mode the remote  
control is in.  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TV  
VOLUME +/– buttons:  
Use to adjust the volume on your TV.  
TV (Power) button:  
Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
CHANNEL +/– buttons:  
Use to select channels on your TV.  
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S
8ꢀ  
3
L
INPUT SELECT button:  
Use to select the TV input.  
M
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
TOP MENU  
NE  
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3) Playback controls  
These controls are for the receiver, setup, and other components. If you push the RECEIVER button these buttons  
will control the receiver. Once you put the remote control in another mode (for example DVD) the buttons which are  
applicable to DVD control will be available for that component (after you have entered the proper preset codes, see  
page 42). For explanations of the controls on this remote control for other components see page 44-45.  
ROOM SETUP (S-M-L) buttons (see  
page 24): Use these functions when  
setting up the surround sound speaker  
distances with the Quick Start, easy-to-do  
method (see page 3).  
SOURCE  
Use this button to turn on and off the  
power of other components.  
(Power) button:  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
2 3 5 ∞ & ENTER buttons (see pages  
25-28): Use these arrow buttons when  
setting up your surround system  
CH SELECT button (see page 29): Use  
to select a speaker when setting the  
volume level of each channel.  
7ꢀ  
S
8ꢀ  
3
L
M
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
CH.LEVEL +/buttons (see pages 29):  
Use these buttons to control the volume  
level of each channel or add or subtract  
the amount of effect in a listening mode.  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TEST TONE button (see page 29): Use  
to sound the TEST TONE when setting  
the volume level of each channel.  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
1ꢀ  
DIMMER FLAT  
¡ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
QUIET  
¢
S.BASS  
Tone Effect buttons:  
DIMMER button (see page 38): Press to  
change the display brightness. The  
DIMMER button allows you to cycle  
through the four different brightness  
strengths for the display.  
FLAT button (see page 32)- Press for  
FLAT mode. This mode plays as recorded  
with no tone adjustments.  
QUIET button (see page 32)- Press for  
QUIET mode. This mode is for delicate  
soundtracks.  
S. BASS button (see page 32)- Press for  
S.BASS mode, which adds additional bass  
to the sound.  
1
2
5-D  
3
4
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
+10  
9
0
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2 channel listening mode buttons (see  
page 30):  
VIRTUAL button- Press for VIRTUAL  
listening mode. This listening mode  
imitates surround sound but only uses  
two channels.  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
PHONES SURR. button-  
MIDNIGHT button (see page 32): Use to  
Press for PHONES SURR. listening  
mode. This listening mode imitates  
surround sound for headphones (also  
only two channel reproduction).  
STEREO button-  
Press for STEREO listening mode. This  
is regular stereo reproduction (always  
two channel sound).  
put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode.  
2/MULTI channel listening mode  
button (see page 30). AUTO button: Use  
to put receiver in the AUTO mode, where  
the receiver automatically switches  
between STEREO (2 ch) and STANDARD  
(MULTI) according to the input.  
MULTI channel listening mode buttons :  
STANDARD button-Press for STANDARD listening mode. This is the basic listening  
mode for listening to Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 and other surround soundtracks as  
well as Dolby Surround soundtracks. It offers pure decoding of the signal with no  
added effects. 2 channel sources will get decoded and played back as Dolby Pro Logic  
surround soundtracks.  
5-D button-Press for 5-D sound mode. This listening mode takes two channel sources  
and simulates surround sound.  
GAME button-Press for GAME listening mode. This listening mode is best for games  
and other soundtracks with lots of electronic sounds.  
TV SURR. button-Press for TV SURR. listening mode. This listening mode takes mono  
(TV sound) sources and simulates surround sound.  
MUSICAL button- Press for MUSICAL listening mode. This listening mode is best for  
music and other soundtracks with lots of melody.  
DRAMA button-Press for DRAMA listening mode. This listening mode is best for  
dramatic movies and other soundtracks with lots of dialog.  
ACTION button-Press for ACTION listening mode. This listening mode is best for  
action movies and other soundtracks with lots of animated sounds.  
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04  
Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital Signals  
This receiver will automatically choose the digital signal when both analog and digital signals  
are input into the receiver.  
The digital indicator will light when a digital signal is being used by the receiver. If the digital indicator doesn‘t  
light even though you have your DVD player connected with an optical cable it may be due to the problems  
below. Please check the list if you experience this problem.  
• The power cord to the DVD player is disconnected.  
• The DVD players digital output setting is turned off.  
• You’re playing a disc that doesn’t output a digital signal.  
• You’ve selected the Analog input mode (see page 39).  
MEMO:  
There is also a way to select an analog input whether a digital signal is being input or not. To do this see “Analog  
Input Mode” on page 39.  
Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other) Player  
If you don’t set the following two features correctly you may experience problems with your surround sound (for  
example: no sound whatsoever; the sound is unidimensional or lacks punch; or other problems).  
1 Digital output from your DVD player or other component outputting a digital source,  
Set the DVD player so the signals below are output from the optical terminal (if you are unsure how to do this  
check the manual that came with your DVD player). It may or may not be necessary to set the digital output on  
other components, like a satellite tuner. Check the manual that came with the component.  
• Dolby Digital  
• DTS  
• MPEG  
• 96 kHz PCM (2 channel stereo)  
2 Checking the soundtrack on your disc  
Choose the surround sound signal (for example, Dolby Digital 5.1 or Dolby Surround) that you want to hear from  
the disc. Check the manual that came with your DVD player for more information.  
MEMO:  
• Depending on your DVD player or source discs you may not be able to output sound from other than digital 2  
channel stereo and analog. In this case you need to change the listening mode to STANDARD if you want  
multichannel surround sound.  
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Basic Playback  
Playing a Source  
Here are the basic instructions for playing a disc or videotape (or any other source) with your home theater system.  
The following pages will tell you about refinements you can make to the sound but the below procedure (with the  
settings you have already made) should allow you to get enjoyable home theater.  
MASTER VOLUME  
INPUT buttons  
3
6
1 Turn on the power of the playback compo-  
nent (for example a DVD player), your TV  
and subwoofer (if you have one).  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300  
VIRTUAL  
PHONES SURR.  
L
DTS  
MPEG  
STEREO  
2 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
VCR  
TUNER  
FRONT  
The STANDBY indicator goes out. (If its the first time  
for you to turn on the receiver youll have to turn the  
main power on by pressing the ON/OFF button. If  
the STANDBY indicator lights when you do this, press  
the RECEIVER button as above.)  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY indicator  
3 Select the source (like a DVD player) you  
want to playback using the individual INPUT  
buttons on the remote control .  
INPUT SIGNAL  
DIGITAL  
MULTI ch  
2PROLOGIC  
2DIGITAL  
STANDBY  
OFF ON  
FRONT INPUT  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL IN  
If the Direct Selection (see page 43) is off you have to  
use the INPUT SELECT button which cycles through  
the different inputs. Or, you can use the INPUT  
buttons on the front panel.  
OFF _ON button  
2
4 Make sure the TV is set to this receiver.  
If youre not sure which input on your TV this  
receiver is hooked up to confirm the input jack on the  
back of the TV and consult the manual that came  
with your TV to figure out the proper setting.  
5 Start playback of the component you selected  
in step 3.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
2
3
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
6
6 Press MASTER VOLUME (+/–) to adjust the  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
volume level.  
RECEIVER  
TV  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
MEMO:  
M
L
If you want to use the Analog input select the Analog  
input mode (see page 39).  
When youre using your TVs internal tuner the TV  
shouldnt be set to this receiver (step 4 above).  
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
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QUIET  
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SURR.  
ENTER  
9
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STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
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Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound  
05  
Room Setup  
This setup establishes the distances from your speakers to your normal listening position. It is important for the  
receiver to know these distances so it can output proper surround sound. Alternatively, you can make more precise  
speaker distance settings on page 27-28. You don’t have to do both, however.  
There are three choices for speaker distances here. They are marked ‘S’, ‘M’ and ‘L but they represent the relationship  
between how far your front speakers and your surround speakers are from your normal listening position, i.e. the  
relationship in distance between the speakers and your listening position. ‘S’ should be used when your surround  
speakers are nearer your main listening position than your front speakers. ‘M’ should be used when your all your  
speakers are equidistant from your main listening position. ‘L should be used when your surround speakers are  
farther from your main listening position than your front speakers..  
Follow the instructions below to set the room type.  
(surround speakers closer to  
listening position)  
(speakers are equidistant to  
listening position)  
(front speakers are closer to  
listening position)  
L
S
M
FL  
C
FR SW  
FL  
C
FR SW  
FL  
C
FR SW  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
SL  
SR  
1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
2 Press RECEIVER.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
TV/SAT  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
This sets the remote to select the receiver control mode.  
1
2
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
3 Choose the setting, ‘S’, ‘M’, or ‘L, that best repre-  
sents the placement of your speakers around the  
room.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
d
B
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
4 While the display is blinking press ENTER.  
M
L
3
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
The setting is input into the system and the display shows  
ENTERED. If you fail to press ENTER while the display is  
blinking the setting will not be input. In this case start over  
from step 3.  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
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MPX  
D.ACCESS  
S.BASS  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
d
B
MEMO:  
STANDBY indicator  
• These speaker settings will automatically adjust the distance  
between your listening position and the speakers as well as  
the output level from each speaker. It is also possible to  
select these functions manually. To do so see below. For the  
distance between the listening position and the speakers see  
page 27-28; For the output level of each speaker see page  
29.  
INPUT SIGNAL  
DIGITAL  
MULTI ch  
2PROLOGIC  
2DIGITAL  
STANDBY  
OFF ON  
FRONT INPUT  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL IN  
• The settings made most recently, whether here or manually,  
on the pages mentioned directly above, will supercede any  
previous settings.  
OFF _ON button  
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3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to  
Personalizing Your Surround  
Sound  
This receiver will make the necessary speakers settings  
automatically so you can use it to get enjoyable sur-  
round sound without doing anything, but making more  
exact settings here will give you finer surround sound.  
set.  
For best results, start with SPEAKERS setting mode”  
and make your initial adjustments in the order  
described below.  
The current settings are displayed automatically.  
SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting  
mode (page 26)  
Use to specify the size and configuration of the  
speakers you have connected.  
SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 26)  
For better surround sound complete the instructions  
that follow the speaker settings. Use the first three steps  
on this page and continue on page 26. In this way you  
can get maximum performance out of the receiver.  
Use to specify if the subwoofer is set to on, plus or off.  
Crossover frequency setting mode (page 26)  
Use to determine at which frequency the bass tones  
will be sent to the subwoofer (or Largespeakers).  
LFE (Low Frequency Effects) attenuator setting  
mode (page 27)  
You only need to do these settings once (unless you  
change the placement of your current speaker system or  
add new speakers, etc.). The following pages offer a  
more detailed description of the settings available for  
each mode. The default setting is also shown on each  
page.  
Use to lower the level for the LFE channel (a special  
bass channel) when the LFE level is so high as to  
distort.  
FRONT speakers distance setting mode (page 27)  
Use to specify the distance from your listening  
position to your front speaker.  
CENTER speakers distance setting mode (page 27)  
Use to specify the distance from your listening  
position to your center speaker.  
SURROUND speakers distance setting mode  
(page 28)  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
1
2
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
Use to specify the distance from your listening  
position to your surround speakers.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
Dynamic range control setting mode (page 28)  
Use to compress the dynamic range of a Dolby Digital  
soundtrack with this feature (for non-Dolby Digital  
soundtracks use the Midnight mode for the same  
effect).  
RECEIVER  
TV  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
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S
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L
M
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
Dual mono setting (page 28)  
4
6
TUNE  
Use with soundtracks that have dual mono encoding  
if you want to isolate one channel to a particular  
speaker.  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
Input Attenuator setting (page 28)  
Use to reduce the analog input level coming into the  
receiver when it is so loud as to make it distort.  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
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4 Press % or to select the setting you want.  
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
The setting is entered automatically.  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround  
setting modes.  
6 Press ENTER to exit the setting mode.  
1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
2 Press RECEIVER.  
MEMO:  
The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation  
is performed within 20 seconds.  
This button switches the remote to the receiver  
control mode.  
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Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround)  
setting mode  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
This setting establishes the size and configuration of the  
speaker system you have connected more exactly than the  
automatic setup. Set here, for example, what speakers you  
have connected and which size they are. Selecting Large”  
or Smallwill determine if bass sounds are sent by the  
receiver to the speakers being set.  
In the display, F, C, and Srefer to front, center,  
and surround speakers respectively. Speaker size is  
denoted as Lfor large speakers, Sfor small speakers,  
and _(underscore) if no speaker is connected.  
SUBWOOFER ON/Plus/OFF setting  
mode  
Set the SUBWOOFER to ON, OFF or Plus.  
ON: When you are using a subwoofer .  
OFF: When you are not using a subwoofer.  
Below is a diagram showing exactly what each display for Plus: When a subwoofer is used, you have the option of  
the speaker setup means and how to decide whether to  
selecting the PLS setting, which adds extra bass.  
choose Large, Smallor none ( _ ) for your set up.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
If you only have two speakers none of the below will not  
match your setup. In this case just ignore this setting and  
choose the appropriate 2 channel listening mode (see  
page 30) for what you want to hear.  
Press % or to select subwoofer ON, Plus or  
OFF.  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The setting will switch ON or OFF automatically,  
depending on whether you have connected a  
subwoofer or not.  
Plus is expressed as PLS in the display.  
Setting the front speaker size to Smallin the  
SPEAKERS setting mode automatically locks the  
subwoofer in the ON position.  
There are some cases where no sound will come from  
the subwoofer even if it is set to ON (this depends on  
the speaker setting, the listening mode and/or the  
kind of source material.  
LARGE: If the cone size (diameter) of your speaker(s) is  
larger than 12 centimeters, set to Large.  
SMALL: If the cone size (diameter) of your speaker(s) is  
12 centimeters or smaller, set to Small.  
None( _ ): Choose this setting if you have no speaker(s)  
hooked up to this terminal. Sound coming from this  
channel in the original source will be down-mixed to one  
of the active speakers.  
Crossover frequency setting mode  
Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides  
the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the  
speakers. Since most smaller speakers cant handle deep  
bass tones, this setting allows you to send those sounds to  
the subwoofer (or speakers set to Large) instead of the  
speakers set to Smallin your system. Choose the point at  
which you want the frequency routed to the subwoofer.  
We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if smaller book-  
shelf-type speakers are used for your Smallspeakers.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25.  
Use the % or buttons to choose a speaker  
setting mode according to the speakers you  
hooked up.  
The configurations shown above will appear in the  
display. Cycle through the different possibilities until  
you find the one that matches your set up (or is  
closest to it).  
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Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
FRONT speakers distance setting mode  
Press % or to specify the crossover fre-  
quency for your small speakers (100 Hz, 150  
Hz or 200 Hz).  
Set the distance from the FRONT speakers to the  
listening position.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
100Hz  
150Hz  
Press % or to set the distance of the FRONT  
speakers from the main listening position  
(within a range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m).  
200Hz  
100 Hz  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the  
subwoofer (or Largespeakers).  
150 Hz  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the  
subwoofer (or Largespeakers).  
200 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the  
subwoofer (or Largespeakers).  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is 1.8 m.  
One step equals about 0.3 m.  
If you do the ROOM SETUP settings after the settings  
here, those will take precedence.  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode,  
or press @ to return to a previous receiver setting  
mode.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
CENTER speaker distance setting mode  
Set the distance from the CENTER speakers to the  
listening position.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is 200 Hz.  
If there are no Smallspeakers in SPEAKERS  
setting mode, crossover frequency cannot be set (−−−  
appears in the display).  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
Press % or to set the distance of the CEN-  
TER speaker from the main listening position  
(within a range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m).  
LFE attenuator setting mode  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low  
bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent  
the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from  
all the active speakers.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is 1.5 m.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
One step equals about 0.3 m.  
Press % or to set the attenuation level:  
When C _is selected in SPEAKERS setting mode,  
the Center distance cannot be set.  
If you do the ROOM SETUP settings after making the  
settings here, those will take precedence.  
0 dB  
10 dB  
LFE OFF  
0 dB  
10 dB  
: no attenuation  
: LFE volume is reduced  
LFE OFF : LFE channel is off.  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, or  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is 0 dB.  
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Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound  
SURROUND speakers distance setting Dual mono setting  
mode  
Dual mono has two different audio channels in it. You  
can use it to listen to soundtracks that have one language  
on one channel and a different language on the other.  
The dual mono setting can only be used when listening  
to discs that have dual mono software encoded in them,  
for example some Dolby Digital discs. As of now these  
are not that widely used.  
The ch1 setting plays channel 1 through your center  
speaker. If you have selected no Center speaker in the  
speakers setting (or are in a 2 ch listening mode) then  
you will hear ch1 out of both front speakers. The ch2  
setting plays channel 2 through your center speaker. If  
you have selected no Center speaker in the speakers  
setting (or are in a 2 ch listening mode) then you will  
hear channel 2 out of both front speakers. In the L. c1  
R. c2 setting the speakers will play the soundtrack  
independently of each other. The left front speaker will  
play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play  
channel 2.  
Set the distance from the SURROUND speakers to the  
listening position.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
Press % or to set the distance of the SUR-  
ROUND speakers from the main listening  
position (within a range from 0.3 m to 9.0 m).  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, and  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is 1.8 m.  
One step equals about 0.3 m.  
When S _is selected in SPEAKERS setting mode,  
the SURROUND distance cannot be set.  
If you do the ROOM SETUP settings after the settings  
here, those will take precedence.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
Press % or to cycle through the possible  
DUAL MONO settings.  
ch1  
ch2  
Dynamic range control setting mode  
L. c 1 R. c 2  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, and  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and  
softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range  
control helps you playback sounds so the quieter sounds  
are audible yet the louder sounds dont get distorted. It  
does this by compressing the dynamic range. When  
watching a movie at low volume, setting this function  
enables low level sounds to be heard more easily but you  
wont be jolted by louder sounds.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The default setting of this feature is ch1.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
Press % or to set the dynamic range  
control (OFF, MAX, or MID).  
Input Attenuator setting  
You can set the input signal to be lowered if it is  
distorting. This is only possible for analog signals, digital  
signals cant be attenuated.  
Dynamic range control is operative only when a  
Dolby Digital soundtracks with this feature encoded  
into it is being played back. For other sources use the  
Midnight mode (see page 32) to achieve the same  
effect.  
Follow steps 1-3 on page 25 (if necessary).  
Press % or to select input attenuator ON  
or OFF.  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, and  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Press # to advance to the next receiver setting mode, and  
press @ to return to a previous receiver setting mode.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
Press ENTER if you want to exit the setting  
mode.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is OFF.  
MEMO:  
The default setting is OFF.  
When listening at high volume, set to OFF.  
For best results at low volumes, set to MAXfor  
maximum dynamic range compression.  
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5 Use the + or buttons to adjust speaker  
levels so that you hear the test tone at the  
same volume from each speaker when seated  
in your main listening position.  
Setting the Volume Level of  
each Channel (adjusting the  
speaker volume balance)  
Use to set the relative volume of each channel as you  
find necessary.  
If a speaker is deselected in the speaker setting mode  
(see page 16) then no test tone will be output for that  
speaker.  
The channel level range is 10 dB.  
Levels can be set for each surround mode.  
6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
1
2
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
3
5
MEMO:  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-low frequency  
its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. Be  
careful not to turn up your subwoofer too much and  
check the volume with an actual source.  
The subwoofer volume is best controlled with the  
volume control on the powered subwoofer.  
The speaker volume can be adjusted without  
outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and  
CH LEVEL +/button.  
The default setting is 0 dB for all channels.  
If you have adjusted the channel level using the +  
button, even if the master volume is all the way up  
youll never actually get a volume level that is 0dB  
(full volume).  
RECEIVER  
TV  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
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DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
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SURR.  
ENTER  
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MIDNGHT  
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AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 Press RECEIVER  
to turn the power on.  
The STANDBY indicator goes out.  
2 Press RECEIVER.  
This button switches the remote to the receiver  
control mode.  
If a speaker is deselected in the speaker setting mode  
(see page 16) then no test tone will be output for that  
speaker.  
3 Press + or to adjust the volume to an  
appropriate level.  
4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone.  
The test tone is output in the following order.  
Center  
(C)  
Front L  
(FL)  
Front R  
(FR)  
Subwoofer Surround L Surround R  
(SW) (SL) (SR)  
The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker  
settings.  
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Sound Modes  
06  
Listening Modes  
There are three types of listening modes, one for two channel (stereo) outputs, one for multichannel sources and one  
that automatically selects STEREO or STANDARD (multichannel) mode according to whether you’re using a two  
channel or multichannel source. Intrinsic to home theater, surround sound delivers a realistic and powerful  
soundtrack that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with these different modes to see  
which suit your home system and personal tastes, but in general you should listen to movie sources (like DVDs) in  
one of the listening modes for multichannel outputs.  
2 Channel Listening modes (for two channel outputs)  
If you only have two speakers choose one of these modes.  
(According to the speaker settings you have made and the signal input you may or may be output from a  
subwoofer in these modes.)  
VIRTUAL  
This mode imitates surround sound with two speakers. The sound will only be heard from two speakers in this mode  
but the feeling of an all-encompassing surround sound is reproduced.  
PHONES SURROUND (PHONES SURR.)  
This mode imitates surround sound when listening to headphones. Though you’re using headphones and only have  
two channels the effect of overall surround sound is reproduced. (Its displayed as P.SURR in “Checking your Settings”  
on page 39.)  
STEREO  
Use this mode to listen to conventional stereo sources and retain a stereo sound. Even if a multichannel source is  
input when you are using this listening mode, you will only hear 2 channel sound.  
Multichannel Listening modes (for multichannel outputs)  
STANDARD  
This mode is for pure decoding of multichannel sources like Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1, MPEG etc., and for Dolby  
Pro Logic decoding of two channel sources (Dolby Surround, PCM, etc.). No special effects are added. It is good  
choice for getting surround sound.  
5-D THEATER (5-D)  
This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to Dolby Surround sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic  
and broad sound space, allowing a faithful reproduction of five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunc-  
DOLBY SURROUND  
tion with Dolby sources bearing the  
mark.  
GAME  
Use this mode when playing a video game. It works especially well with sound moving from left to right in such  
software as racing games, shooting games, and those kind of games with movement in them.  
TV SURROUND (TV SURR.)  
This mode produces surround sound even for mono or stereo TV sources. It is useful for old movies. A mono TV  
signal will be able to approximate the effect of overall surround sound.  
MUSICAL  
This mode simulates the acoustics of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked 1  
R
(
) or  
.
DRAMA  
This mode simulates the relaxed environment of a medium size movie theater, and is suitable for watching drama.  
ACTION  
This mode simulates the acoustics of a large modern movie theater. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion  
picture audio. This mode is best used with action movies.  
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Sound Modes  
Automatic Listening mode (automatically selects 2 channel or multichannel  
outputs. This is the receiver’s default mode)  
AUTO  
This mode automatically detects what kind of signal is being input and employs the proper listening mode of the  
receiver (switching between STEREO and STANDARD depending on the source). If you dont know what kind of  
signal (stereo, multichannel, etc.) you are using or dont want to bother with switching listening modes, use this  
feature.  
Selecting a Listening Mode  
Choose one that suits the soundtrack you are listening to or achieves the effect you want, as explained on the  
previous page.  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
This sets the remote control to the receiver control  
mode.  
INPUT  
2 Press the button for the listening mode you  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
want.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
The listening modes are written below the number  
buttons. Refer to page 30 for more details about each  
listening mode.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
1
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
MEMO:  
The default setting is AUTO.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
You can only select the PHONES SURR. mode when  
headphones are plugged into the headphone jack.  
The listening mode you choose with headphones is  
fully independent of the listening mode with speak-  
ers.  
If you disconnect the headphones while in PHONES  
SURR. mode the receiver will return to the listening  
mode it was in before you selected PHONES SURR.  
If youre using a DTS 2 channel stereo source it  
doesnt matter what listening mode you select, the  
sound will only play in stereo.  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
1
2
VIRTUAL  
5-D  
GAME TV SURR.  
2
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
When inputting a 96 kHz PCM signal you can only  
use AUTO or STEREO listening modes. If you select  
another mode the receiver will automatically switch  
to AUTO mode.  
Each playback component can be set independently  
and retains its sound mode when another component  
is being used.  
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Sound Modes  
Tone Effects  
The Tone Effects allow you to add certain sound elements when playing all kinds of sources (two-channel/stereo  
sources, Dolby Surround sources, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG sources). They can be used in conjunction with the  
listening modes explained on the previous page.  
FLAT  
No tone effects added  
QUIET  
This mode reduces the bass and treble in the signal. It is best used when you feel sounds are too harsh or sharp and  
would like to smooth them out.  
S.BASS  
This mode increases the bass in the signal and puts the beat of the music or soundtrack in the forefront.  
Selecting a Tone Effect  
The receiver has three tone effect types that you can add to the Listening mode you are using.  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
This sets the remote control to the receiver control mode.  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TV  
2 Press FLAT or QUIET, S.BASS.  
1
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
Choose the sound effect that suits that sound you want.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
MEMO:  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
The default setting is FLAT.  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
Each playback component can be set independently and  
retains its sound mode when another component is being  
used.  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
2
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
1
2
VIRTUAL  
5-D  
GAME TV SURR.  
MIDNIGHT Listening Mode  
When listening at low volume surround effects tend to fade away and the surround sound feeling is lost. Turn on the  
MIDNIGHT listening mode to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound at low volumes. It makes quiet sounds and  
dialog easily audible at low volumes.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
1 Press RECEIVER.  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TV  
This sets the remote control to the receiver control mode.  
1
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
2 Press MIDNIGHT.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.  
When in MIDNIGHT listening mode the indicator  
lights, as shown in the diagram below.  
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
d
B
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
1
2
VIRTUAL  
5-D  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
MEMO:  
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume  
9
0
+10  
2
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
level.  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Each playback component can be set independently and  
retains its sound mode when another component is being  
used.  
The default setting is OFF.  
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Using the Tuner  
07  
3 Tune to a station using the TUNE + or TUNE  
– buttons.  
Finding a Station  
The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and  
AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and  
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the  
exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see  
Tuning Directly to a Station” on page 34. Once you are  
tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for  
recall later—see “Memorizing Stations” on page 34 for  
more on how to do this.  
Automatic tuning  
To search for stations in the currently selected band,  
press and hold either the TUNE + or TUNE – buttons  
for about a second. The receiver will start searching  
for the next station, stopping when it has found one.  
Repeat this step to search for other stations.  
Manual tuning  
To change the frequency one step at a time, press the  
TUNE + or TUNE – buttons.  
High speed tuning  
Press and hold the TUNE + or TUNE buttons for  
high speed tuning, releasing the button once the  
desired frequency is reached.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
1
RECEIVER  
TV  
MPX mode  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
If there is interference or noise during a FM radio  
broadcast, or the radio reception is weak, press the MPX  
button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode.  
This should improve the sound quality and allow you to  
enjoy the broadcast.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
2
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
3
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
RF ATT mode  
RF ATT  
MPX  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
1
2
5-D  
If the radio signal is too strong and/or the sound is  
distorting press the RF ATT button to attenuate (lower)  
the radio signal input and reduce the distortion (for FM  
stations only).  
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
control to put it in Tuner mode.  
On the receiver, press the TUNER button to select the  
tuner mode.  
2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM  
or AM), if necessary.  
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
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Using the Tuner  
Tuning Directly to a Station  
Memorizing Stations  
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the  
station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply  
enter the frequency directly using the number buttons  
on the remote control.  
If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's  
convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for  
easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station.  
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time.  
The receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in  
three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each.  
When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also  
stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see page  
30) and the RF ATT setting (see p. 33).  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TV  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
1
RECEIVER  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
2
4
CHANNEL VOLUME  
7  
S
8ꢀ  
3
L
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
3
5
M
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
TUNE  
7  
S
8ꢀ  
3
L
ST  
ST  
2
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
M
ENTER  
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
TEST TONE  
ENTER  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
MENU  
AUDIO  
1ꢀ  
¡ꢀ  
DIMMER FLAT  
4ꢀ  
QUIET  
¢
S.BASS  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
1
2
3
4
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
VIRTUAL  
5-D  
GAME TV SURR.  
1ꢀ  
¡ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
¢
3
4
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
S.BASS  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
1
2
5-D  
3
4
SURR.  
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
5
6
7
8
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.  
See Finding a Stationon page 33 and Tuning  
Directly to a Stationon this page for more detail on  
how to do this.  
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
control.  
2 Press EDIT.  
2 Press the BAND button to select either FM or  
The display shows a blinking memory class.  
AM.  
d
B
Each press switches the band between FM and AM.  
3 Press D.ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS).  
3 Press CLASS to select one of the three  
4 Use the number buttons to enter the fre-  
quency of the radio station.  
classes.  
Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the  
three available classes, A, B and C.  
Example: To tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1 0 6 0  
0  
4 Press the 2 or 3 buttons (or the number  
buttons) to select the station memory  
number you want.  
d
B
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the  
10 available station memories in each class.  
After choosing the location you want, the preset class  
and number blink for about 5 seconds.  
MEMO:  
If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency,  
press the D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the  
frequency and start again.  
5 Press ENTER while the display is blinking to  
input your choice.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations.  
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Using the Tuner  
To erase or change the station name  
Naming Memorized Stations  
Perform the procedures of Naming Memorized Stations”  
and enter four spaces to erase the memorized station  
name.  
When you want to change a memorized station name,  
input the new station name using the same procedure.  
You can input a name of up to four characters for each  
preset station (FM only) in the receivers memory (see  
the previous page). This name can be anything you  
choose. For example, you could input "BBC1" for that  
station and when you listen to it the name, rather than  
the frequency number, will appear on your display.  
Recalling Memorized Stations  
Having memorized up to 30 stations (see the previous  
explanation for how to do this), preset stations can be  
easily recalled.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
1
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TV  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
2
4
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
7  
8ꢀ  
3
S
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
3,5,6,8  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
1
¡
4
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MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
control.  
1
2
RECEIVER  
TV  
2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select the class.  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the  
three available classes, A, B and C.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
7ꢀ  
8ꢀ  
3
S
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
3
3
3 Press ST + or ST to select the FM preset  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
channel.  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
4 Press EDIT twice to select the station name  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
1ꢀ  
¡ꢀ  
4ꢀ  
¢
S.BASS  
mode.  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
1
2
5-D  
3
4
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
d
B
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
5 Press 5 (TUNE +) or (TUNE ) to choose  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
the first character.  
Scroll through the letters, numbers and symbols you  
can input. Stop on the one you want.  
d
B
1 Press the TUNER button on the remote  
control.  
6 Press 3 to input the first of the four charac-  
ters.  
2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the  
station is stored.  
That character lights steadily in the display and the  
cursor automatically moves to the next space.  
Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the  
three available classes, A, B and C.  
7 Enter up to three more characters in the  
same way.  
3 Use the ST + or ST buttons (or the number  
buttons) to select the station memory in  
which the station is stored.  
d
B
Alternatively, recall the station memory using the  
number buttons on the remote control.  
Any time you want to exit the process you can press  
the EDIT button.  
8 Press ENTER when you have got the charac-  
MEMO:  
ters you want to enter.  
If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power  
outlet or the power is turned off for more than one  
month, the station memories will be lost and will  
have to be reprogrammed.  
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to memorize up to 30 preset  
broadcast station names.  
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Using the Tuner  
LEISURE  
JAZZ  
Leisure interests and hobbies  
An Introduction to RDS  
COUNTRY Country music  
NATION M Popular music in a language other than  
English  
Radio Data System, or RDS as its usually known, is a  
system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners  
with various kinds of informationthe name of the  
station and the kind of show theyre broadcasting, for  
example. This information shows up as text on the  
display, and you can switch between the kind of  
information shown. Although you dont get RDS  
information from all FM radio stations, you do with  
most.  
Probably the best feature of RDS is that you can search  
automatically by type of program. So, if you felt like  
listening to jazz, you could search for a station thats  
broadcasting a show with the program type, "JAZZ."  
There are around 30 such program types, including  
various genres of music, news, sport, talk shows,  
financial information, and so on.  
OLDIES  
FOLK M  
Popular music from the 50s  
Folk music  
DOCUMENT Documentaries  
In addition, there is a program type, ALARM!, used for  
exceptional emergency announcements. You cant search  
for this, but the tuner will switch automatically to this  
RDS broadcast signal.  
The receiver lets you display three different kinds of RDS  
information: Radio Text, Program Service Name, and  
Program Type.  
Radio Text(RT) is messages sent by the radio station.  
These can be anything the broadcaster choosesa talk  
radio station might give out it telephone number as RT,  
for example.  
Program Service Name(PS) is the name of the radio  
station.  
Program Type(PTY) indicates the kind of program  
currently being broadcast.  
The receiver can search for and display the following  
program types:  
Using the RDS display  
To display the different types of RDS information  
available (RT, PS and PTY as explained on the previous  
page), press TUNER on the remote control and use the  
DISPLAY button to cycle through the types of RDS  
information.  
NEWS  
AFFAIRS  
INFO  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
Current affairs  
General information  
RT  
PS  
PTY  
SPORT  
Frequency  
EDUCATE Educational material  
DRAMA  
Radio plays or serials  
MEMO:  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
VARIED  
National or regional culture, theatre, etc.  
Science and technology  
Usually talk-based material, such as quiz  
shows or interviews.  
Pop music  
Rock music  
In the RT mode, if any noise is picked up while  
displaying the RT scroll, some characters may be  
displayed incorrectly temporarily.  
In the RT, when no RT data is transmitted from the  
broadcast station, NO TEXT DATAis displayed  
once and after that the PS data is displayed. If you  
have entered a name for that station it will be  
displayed.  
In the PTY mode, there are cases where NO TYPEis  
displayed. In this case the tuner will automatically  
switch to the PS mode after a few seconds.  
If reception conditions are strong but the RDS data is  
displayed incorrectly, press RF ATT.  
POP M  
ROCK M  
M.O.R. M Middle of the roadmusic  
LIGHT M Lightclassical music  
CLASSICS Seriousclassical music  
OTHER M  
Other music not fitting any of the above  
categories  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Stock market reports, commerce,  
trading, etc.  
CHILDREN  
SOCIAL A Social affairs  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN Public expressing their views by phone  
TRAVEL  
Holiday-type travel rather than traffic  
announcements  
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When the tuner finds a program type you searched  
for, the frequency display will blink for about 5  
seconds and then the display will show FINISH  
briefly.  
Searching for RDS Programs  
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to  
search for a particular kind of radio program. You can  
search for any of the program types listed on page 33—  
these cover all kinds of music, as well as news, weather  
forecasts, sports programs, and a variety of others.  
d
B
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TV  
d
B
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
7  
S
8ꢀ  
3
L
4
3
1
2
M
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldnt  
find that program type at the time of the search.  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
d
B
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
1ꢀ  
¡ꢀ  
DIMMER FLAT  
4ꢀ  
QUIET  
¢
S.BASS  
1
2
5-D  
3
4
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
MEMO  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
This function searches RDS stations preset in the 30-  
station memory. If this function is set when no  
stations have been preset, NO PTYwill be dis-  
played. If the desired PTY could not be found  
amongst the RDS stations in memory, the same  
display appears.  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 Press the BAND button to select the FM  
band.  
RDS is only broadcast on FM.  
2 To select the PTY search mode press the  
SEARCH button.  
d
B
3 Use the 5 (TUNE +) or (TUNE ) buttons  
to select the program type you want to hear.  
d
B
4 Press ENTER to search for the program  
type.  
The tuner searches through the FM stations stored in  
the station memories.  
If the tuner finds a matching program type, the tuner  
plays 5 seconds of the station. To listen to that  
station, press the ENTER button. (The tuner stops  
searching.)  
If you dont press the ENTER button during the  
above mentioned 5 seconds, the tuner resumes the  
search.  
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08  
Muting the Sound  
Use this feature to mute the volume.  
Changing the Display  
Brightness (DIMMER button)  
The display on the receiver has four brightness settings.  
Use the instructions below to adjust the brightness of  
the display.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
1
RECEIVER  
TV  
1
2
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
1 Press the MUTING button on the remote  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
control.  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
No sound will be audible until the MUTING button  
is pressed again to cancel the muting. Alternatively,  
you can press the MASTER VOLUME +/buttons to  
cancel the muting.  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
1
2
VIRTUAL  
5-D  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Using the Headphones  
The headphone features are explained here.  
1 Press the RECEIVER button.  
2 Press the DIMMER button on the remote  
control.  
STANDBY  
POWER  
FRONT INPUT  
There are four display brightness settings including  
display off. Each press will cycle you through these  
four settings.  
OFF ON  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DIGITAL IN  
MEMO:  
headphone jack  
• In the off mode all the lights in the display are off  
except for the master volume indicator, which  
appears very dimly.  
• If you operate the receiver when the display is in the  
off or dimmed modes the display will light for about  
two seconds and then go off again.  
Plug headphones into the headphone jack on the  
front of the receiver.  
No sound will be audible from the speakers when  
headphones are plugged in.  
MEMO:  
• When using the headphones you can only select  
STEREO or PHONES SURR. listening modes.  
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Checking your Settings  
Analog Input Mode  
Use this feature to check your settings on the receivers  
display. The meaning of the displays for the input signal  
are explained below.  
With this feature you can set the receiver to analog input  
mode.  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300  
VIRTUAL  
PHONES SURR.  
DTS  
MPEG  
STEREO  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
VCR  
TUNER  
FRONT  
DOWN  
UP  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
1
1
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
1 While pressing the DVD button press the  
1
RECEIVER  
TV  
FRONT button. Hold for about one second.  
This sets all inputs (DVD, TV/SAT, etc.) to  
analog. You will see the following display.  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
d
B
1 Press the DISPLAY button on the remote  
control.  
Each press cycles through the five displays you can  
check for information with this function.  
These are:  
2 Select the input you want to use for your  
analog input.  
1 The 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)  
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.  
5 Returns to the normal display  
MEMO:  
If you dont press any buttons the receiver returns to  
the normal mode after five seconds.  
The listening mode P. SURR refers to Headphones  
Surround mode.  
Resetting the System  
Use this feature to reset the system to its factory default  
settings.  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C300  
VIRTUAL  
PHONES SURR.  
DTS  
MPEG  
STEREO  
The Input Signal Displays Explained  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
VCR  
TUNER  
FRONT  
DOWN  
UP  
**k  
**ch  
: sampling rate (PCM)  
: number of channels  
DUAL : Dual Mono signal  
1
1
D.SRD : Dolby Surround signal  
1 Press the TV/SAT button and the FRONT  
d
B
button at the same time for five seconds  
to return all of the settings to their  
default mode.  
D.D.  
DTS  
MPG  
PCM  
: Dolby Digital signal  
: DTS signal  
: MPEG signal  
: PCM 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.  
ANALOG : analog signal  
The above reset doesnt affect the presets that you  
have programmed into the remote control (see page  
42).  
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Default Settings for the Receiver  
All the settings that return to their defaults when you reset the system are listed here (see the previous page to Reset  
the System).  
Setting Type  
SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting  
SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF  
Crossover frequency  
Default Settings  
automatically sensed  
automatically sensed  
200 Hz  
Page  
page 26  
page 26  
page 26  
page 27  
page 27  
page 27  
page 28  
page 28  
page 28  
page 28  
page 30  
page 30  
LFE attenuator  
0 dB  
FRONT speakers distance  
CENTER speakers distance  
1.8 m  
1.5 m  
SURROUND speakers distance  
Dynamic range control  
Dual mono  
1.8 m  
OFF  
ch1  
Input Attenuator  
OFF  
Listening Mode  
AUTO (all inputs)  
STEREO (all inputs)  
Listening Mode (with headphones)  
page 32  
page 32  
page 29  
Tone Effects  
FLAT  
OFF  
MIDNIGHT Listening Mode  
Front L/R “0 dB”, Center “0 dB”,  
Surround L/R “0 dB”, Subwoofer “0 dB”  
Setting the Volume Level of each Channel  
page 19  
page 18  
INPUT  
DVD  
MASTER VOLUME  
– – – dB (no sound)  
MEMO:  
The default settings for the remote control to control other components are listed on page 43.  
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09  
Changing the Remote Control Mode  
The remote control that comes with this receiver is very flexible and can be switched from controlling this receiver to  
controlling other components, even components not made by Pioneer. You can set up the remote to control so it will  
be able to control everything in your system and thus you’ll only need to use this remote when operating your home  
theater system.  
The default settings to control other components on this remote control are for Pioneer equipment but you can  
change these to cover most brand makers. You do this by inputting preset codes that have been decided for each  
brand maker into the remote (see the next page). After these codes are input you’ll be able to operate the equipment.  
For this remote, when you press an input button (like DVD) it also changes the remote control from controlling the  
receiver to controlling DVD functions as well as switching the input to the receiver. If the Direct Selection function is  
off (see page 43), the remote won’t change the input of the receiver when an input button is pressed but only change  
what the remote control itself is operating.  
Switching the Operation Mode of the Remote  
Press the button for the piece of equipment you want to control with this remote (for example DVD). Since the  
buttons have different functions when operating different equipment pages 44 and 45 will give you detailed informa-  
tion on what each button does in each operation mode.  
Press the button of the component you want to use this remote to  
operate. This will both change the input into the receiver and the  
remote control operation mode.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
INPUT/Control  
Mode Select  
buttons  
The factory settings for all the buttons are explained here. All the  
settiings are all for Pioneer components but you can change this.  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
DVD: DVD player  
TV/SAT: TV  
VCR: DVD recorder  
TUNER: the built-in radio tuner  
FRONT: VCR  
TV: TV  
Dedicated TV  
CONTROL  
Buttons  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
SOURCE  
BAND  
CLASS  
EDIT  
7
S
8
3
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
Buttons for  
controlling other  
components  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
(For a detailed chart of the factory settings see “Clearing the Preset  
Codes” on page 43.)  
TUNE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
TEST TONE  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
1
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4
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DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
S.BASS  
1
2
5-D  
3
4
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
MEMO:  
• If you can’t operate other components, input the preset codes using the procedure on the following page.  
• When the Direct Selection is off (page 43) you can’t switch the input. You can only switch the operation mode of  
the remote.  
• When you press the RECEIVER button the remote control mode will switch back to the receiver.  
• The TV CONTROL buttons are dedicated to controlling the TV. They will always control the TV no matter what  
operation mode the remote is in. Of course, you need to input the preset code for your TV (if it is not Pioneer-  
made) in order to control it with this remote. If, however, you input the code for a similar component (like a  
satellite TV tuner) for a different button (like the TV/SAT button) the TV CONTROL buttons may take on the  
controls of that component when in that mode (i.e. when you press the TV/SAT button the TV CONTROL buttons  
might control your satellite TV tuner, not your TV).  
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2 Press the INPUT/Control Mode Select  
button for the component you want to  
control.  
Recalling Preset Codes  
The following steps show you how to recall preset codes  
for each INPUT/Control Mode Select button. Once the  
preset code is assigned, pressing the button will  
automatically set the remote to operate the respective  
component.  
The LED lights steadily.  
Each button can be set to control one of the following  
components  
DVD  
TV/SAT  
VCR  
DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder  
TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner  
VCR or DVD Recorder  
MEMO:  
Refer to Preset Code Liston pages 46 to 48 for the  
components and manufacturers available.  
Refer to Controlling the Rest of Your Systemon  
pages 4445 for detailed explanations on how to  
operate your other components.  
FRONT  
The component (usually a portable DVD or  
video camera) connected to the  
jacks on the front of the receiver  
TV  
TV  
3 Use the number buttons to enter the 3 digit  
setup code (see pages 46-48 for “Preset Code  
List”).  
The LED will blink.  
LED  
After a code has been input the power of the  
component being input will turn on or off.  
The remote will return to the previous mode after  
thirty seconds of inactivity.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
1,5  
2
1
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
RECEIVER  
TV  
MEMO:  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
The power of the component being input will only  
turn on or off if that component is able to be turned  
on directly by remote control.  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
4 Repeat steps 2–3 to assign preset codes for  
as many components as necessary.  
MENU  
AUDIO  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
5 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to return  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
1
2
5-D  
to the previous mode.  
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
3
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
MEMO:  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
You can only input a code for the component type  
written on each INPUT/Control Mode Select  
button.  
Even if you dont input a preset code for the TV (TV  
INPUT/Control Mode Select button) you will be able  
to control your TV using the dedicated TV CON-  
TROL on the remote.  
1 While pressing the REMOTE SETUP button  
press the VIRTUAL button to select the Preset  
mode.  
The LED lights will blink.  
To cancel the preset mode at any time  
Press REMOTE SETUP.  
The remote control will also return to the previous  
mode after thirty seconds of inactivity.  
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Clearing the Preset Codes  
Direct Selection  
Clears all presets, all learned functions and restores the  
factory presets.  
Turning the direct selection off is a useful feature which  
allows you keep the receiver in one function (for  
example, DVD) while putting the remote control in a  
different function. This could let you, for example, use  
the remote control to set up and watch a DVD and then  
use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR  
while you continue to watch the DVD on your DVD  
player.  
1 While pressing the REMOTE SETUP button  
press and hold the STANDARD button for  
three seconds.  
The LED on the remote control blinks three times  
indicating all the preset codes have been cleared. The  
remote control will reset as described in the box  
below.  
When the direct selection is on any INPUT/Control Mode  
Select button you press will change the function of both  
the receiver and the remote control. When you turn the  
direct selection off, you can operate the remote control  
without affecting the receiver, as explained above.  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
TV/SAT  
1
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
INPUT  
RECEIVER  
RECEIVER  
TV  
DVD  
VCR  
SELECT  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
TV/SAT  
1,2  
1
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
TUNER FRONT DISPLAY MUTING  
TV CONTROL  
M
L
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
RECEIVER  
TV  
TUNE  
CHANNEL VOLUME  
INPUT SELECT  
TV  
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
MENU  
AUDIO  
SOURCE  
BAND  
S
CLASS  
EDIT  
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
SEARCH RF ATT  
M
L
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
ROOM SETUP  
DISPLAY  
CH.  
TOP MENU  
TUNE  
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
ST  
ST  
SELECT  
CH.  
LEVEL  
1
2
5-D  
ENTER  
VIRTUAL  
GAME TV SURR.  
MENU  
AUDIO  
5
6
7
8
TUNE  
TEST TONE  
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
SEARCH RF ATT  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
1
DIMMER FLAT  
QUIET  
3
S.BASS  
4
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1
2
2
VIRTUAL  
5-D  
GAME TV SURR.  
5
6
7
8
PHONES MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION  
SURR.  
ENTER  
9
0
+10  
STEREO STANDARD AUTO  
MIDNGHT  
2ch MULTI 2/MULTI  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
INPUT/Control  
Mode Select  
button  
Preset  
Code  
Component  
(Manufacturer)  
To set a INPUT/Control Mode Select button to direct off:  
1 While pressing the REMOTE SETUP button,  
DVD  
000  
600  
DVD (PIONEER)  
TV (PIONEER)  
press the number 3 (GAME) button.  
To set a INPUT/Control Mode Select button to direct on:  
TV/SAT  
2 While pressing the REMOTE SETUP button,  
press the number 2 (5-D) button.  
VCR  
456  
DVD Recorder  
(PIONEER)  
MEMO:  
The default setting is on.  
FRONT  
TV  
400  
600  
VCR (PIONEER)  
TV (PIONEER)  
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CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck Controls  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the  
commands (see page 41-42).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode.  
Button(s)  
Function  
Components  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder/Cassette deck  
SOURCE  
Press to switch the components between STANDBY and ON.  
Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Repeated presses  
skips to the start of previous tracks or chapter.  
CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder  
4
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Go back channels (channel ).  
VCR  
Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.  
Cassette deck  
Press to advance to the start of the next track or chapter. Repeated presses  
skips to the start of following tracks or chapter.  
CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder  
Go forward channels (channel +).  
VCR  
Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck.  
Cassette deck  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder/Cassette deck  
8
Pause playback or recording.  
Hold down for fast forward playback.  
Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
Start playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder/Cassette deck  
¡
1
3
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder/Cassette deck  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder/Cassette deck  
Stop playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already  
stopped will cause the disc tray to open).  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVD recorder/Cassette deck  
7
Directly access tracks on a program source.  
Directly access chapter on a program source.  
Directly select a channel.  
CD/MD/CD-R/LD  
DVD/DVD recorder  
VCR  
Number  
Buttons  
Select tracks or chapter higher than 10. Press this button and the remaining  
number to get the track or chapter (+10 Button + 3= track or chapter 13).  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/  
DVD/LD/DVD recorder  
+10 Button  
Switches subtitles for DVD or video game control pad.  
Video game  
Start recording. To prevent accidental recording, these buttons must be  
pressed together.  
5∞  
VCR/DVD recorder  
MENU  
Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using.  
Go back channels (channel ).  
DVD/DVD recorder  
VCR  
TOP MENU  
Displays the top menu of the current DVD or DVR you are using.  
Go forward channels (channel +).  
DVD/LD/DVD recorder  
VCR  
AUDIO  
Changes the audio track of discs with more than one audio track.  
Takes you to the previous menu.  
DVD/LD/DVD recorder  
RETURN  
MIDNIGHT  
DVD/LD/DVD recorder  
Takes you to the DVD setup screen.  
DVD  
Takes you to the disc navigator.  
DVD recorder  
Changes between sides A & B of the disc.  
Changes between the VCR tuner and the TV tuner.  
LD  
VCR  
Menus specific to video game control pads appear. Use arrow buttons and  
ENTER button to select.  
Video game  
2 3 5∞ &  
ENTER  
Navigate DVD menus/options.  
DVD/DVD recorder  
MEMO:  
Depending on the maker and individual model, there are some buttons that may not be able operate some  
equipment or may operate it in a different way.  
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Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the  
commands (see page 41-42).  
Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode.  
Button(s)  
Function  
Components  
TV  
Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Press to switch the TV input.  
Select channels.  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV  
CHANNEL  
+/−  
VOLUME  
+/−  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV/  
Digital TV  
MENU  
Takes you to the TV menu of that system.  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV/  
Digital TV  
TOP MENU  
DISPLAY  
Takes you to the guide menu of that system.  
Takes you to the previous channel  
Exits the menu you are viewing.  
TV  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ Digital  
TV  
A
Satellite TV  
TEST TONE  
Use to move back a page in the menu.  
Cable TV  
4
D/YELLOW  
Satellite TV/ Digital TV  
Cable TV  
Use to move forward a page in the menu.  
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E/BLUE  
B/RED  
Satellite TV/ Digital TV  
Satellite TV/ Digital TV  
Satellite TV/ Digital TV  
1
¡
C/GREEN  
Select channnel higher than 10. Press this button and the remaining number  
to get the track or chapter (+10 Button + 3= track or chapter 13).  
+10 Button  
TV  
Number  
Buttons  
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV  
Cable TV/ TV  
MIDNIGHT  
Use this button to immediately enter a new channel.  
Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.  
2 3 5∞ &  
ENTER  
Cable TV/ Satellite TV/ TV  
MEMO:  
The first four buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV button. Thus if you only have one TV to  
hook up to this system assign it to the TV INPUT/Control Mode Select button. If you have two TVs, assign the  
main TV to the TV button. If you hook up your system this way, the first four TV controls will always be acces-  
sible.  
Depending on the maker and individual model, there are some buttons that may not be able operate some  
equipment or may operate it in a different way.  
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Preset Code List  
AMSTRAD  
ANITECH  
ASA  
ASUKA  
AUDIOGONIC  
BASIC LINE  
BAUR  
BEKO  
BEON  
BLUE SKY  
BLUE STAR  
BPL  
642, 644, 647  
644  
645  
641  
607, 636  
641, 644  
607, 631, 642  
638  
607  
641  
618  
618  
HYPSON  
ICE  
607, 618, 646  
646, 647  
638, 642  
607  
DVD  
IMPERIAL  
INDIANA  
INGELEN  
INTERFUNK  
INTERVISION  
ISUKAI  
ITC  
ITT  
JEC  
KAISUI  
KAPSCH  
KENDO  
KENNEDY  
KORPEL  
KOYODA  
LEYCO  
LIESENK & TTER 607  
LOEWE  
LUXOR  
M ELECTRONIC 631, 644, 645, 654,  
655, 656  
M-ELECTRONIC 607, 636, 651  
MAGNADYNE  
MAGNAFON  
MANESTH  
MARANTZ  
MARK  
Manufacturer  
TOSHIBA  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
JVC  
SAMSUNG  
SHARP  
AKAI  
Code  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
009, 011  
003, 010  
012  
013  
014  
631  
607, 631, 632, 642  
646, 649  
641  
642  
631, 632, 642  
605  
618, 641, 644  
631  
642  
632, 642  
607  
644  
RCA  
DENON  
HITACHI  
PHILIPS  
ZENITH  
THOMSON  
SONY  
(video game)  
LOEWE  
GOLDSTAR  
PIONEER  
BTC  
BUSH  
641  
607, 641, 642, 644,  
647, 656  
644  
607  
607  
642  
644  
607  
638  
638  
644  
632  
638, 644  
642  
641  
641  
607  
644  
607, 648  
607, 644  
653  
607  
641  
644  
642  
CASCADE  
CATHAY  
CENTURION  
CGB  
015  
607, 640, 646, 648  
016  
013  
014  
CIMLINE  
CLARIVOX  
CLATRONIC  
CONDOR  
CONTEC  
CROSLEY  
CROWN  
CRYSTAL  
CYBERTRON  
DAINICHI  
DANSAI  
DAYTON  
DECCA  
DIXI  
DUMONT  
ELIN  
ELITE  
ELTA  
EMERSON  
ERRES  
FINLANDIA  
FINLUX  
607  
632, 642, 643  
000, 003, 008, 111  
LD  
632, 649  
649  
639, 646  
607  
Manufacturer  
SONY  
PHILIPS  
HITACHI  
RADIOLA  
MITSUBISHI  
DENON  
TELEFUNKEN  
PIONEER  
Code  
101, 102  
104  
109  
104  
100  
110  
100  
607  
MATSUI  
607, 639, 640, 642,  
644, 647, 648  
634  
607  
644  
MCMICHAEL  
MEDIATOR  
MEMOREX  
METZ  
MINERVA  
MULTITECH  
NECKERMANN  
NEI  
100, 111(DVD/LD)  
631  
TV  
631, 653  
644, 649  
607, 631  
607, 642  
605, 607, 641, 646,  
648  
Manufacturer  
PHILIPS  
SONY  
GRUNDIG  
PANASONIC  
TOSHIBA  
TELEFUNKEN  
SHARP  
Code  
607, 631, 634, 656  
604  
631, 653  
608, 622, 631, 642  
605, 653  
607  
635, 643, 655  
607, 632, 645, 648,  
653, 654, 655  
640, 644  
632, 635, 638, 645  
607, 632, 642  
631, 642, 646  
NIKKAI  
NOBLIKO  
OCEANIC  
OSAKI  
OSO  
OSUME  
OTTO VERSAND 607, 631, 632, 642  
PALLADIUM  
PANAMA  
PATHO CINEMA 642  
PAUSA  
649  
FIRSTLINE  
FISHER  
631, 632, 642  
641, 646, 648  
641  
636, 637, 652  
602  
FORMENTI  
FRONTECH  
FRONTECH/  
PROTECH  
FUJITSU  
FUNAI  
GBC  
GEC  
GELOSO  
GENEXXA  
GOODMANS  
SAMSUNG  
HITACHI  
607, 638, 644, 646  
606, 631, 633, 634,  
636, 642, 643, 654  
631, 636, 642, 651  
636  
635, 645, 648  
636, 651, 652  
607, 636, 651  
632, 642, 652  
609, 631  
607, 641, 647  
607, 650  
631  
632, 636, 651, 652  
607  
613  
607, 644, 656  
607, 632, 639, 640  
631  
644  
631  
632, 635, 642  
641  
607, 639, 641, 644  
648  
632  
648  
638  
646  
SABA  
BRANDT  
SANYO  
640, 646  
632, 642  
607, 634, 648  
632, 644  
631, 641  
607, 639, 647, 648,  
656  
644  
632, 642  
632  
THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
NOKIA  
MITSUBISHI  
SCHNEIDER  
GOLDSTAR  
BLAUPUNKT  
NORDMENDE  
RADIOLA  
JVC  
DAEWOO  
ORION  
SIEMENS  
ACURA  
ADMIRAL  
AKAI  
AKUBA  
PHILCO  
PHOENIX  
PHONOLA  
PROFEX  
PROTECH  
607  
642, 644  
607, 642, 644, 646,  
649  
607, 631, 632, 642,  
645, 653  
607  
GORENJE  
GPM  
GRAETZ  
GRANADA  
638  
641  
QUELLE  
631, 642  
607, 635, 642, 643,  
648  
657  
618  
607, 642  
618, 644  
607, 641, 644  
618  
R-LINE  
RBM  
REDIFFUSION  
REX  
ROADSTAR  
SAISHO  
SALORA  
SAMBERS  
SBR  
653  
GRANDIENTE  
GRANDIN  
HANSEATIC  
HCM  
HINARI  
HISAWA  
632, 642  
631, 646  
641, 644, 646  
639, 644, 646  
631, 632, 642, 643  
649  
HUANYU  
656  
607, 634  
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SCHAUB LORENZ 642  
TOSHIBA  
405, 409, 414, 417  
428  
LUXOR  
M-ELECTRONIC 441  
409, 442, 444  
SEG  
642, 646  
SEI  
632, 640, 649  
631, 642  
632, 649  
632, 639, 640, 649  
643  
631  
607, 644  
631, 635  
607  
607  
641, 644  
631  
MITSUBISHI  
SHARP  
ORION  
407, 409, 414  
402  
424, 445, 446  
444  
417, 449, 450  
408, 417, 432, 455  
417, 442, 444  
417  
441, 446  
453  
424, 446, 447, 448  
452  
MANESTH  
MARANTZ  
MATSUI  
MEMOREX  
MEMPHIS  
METZ  
MINERVA  
MULTITECH  
MURPHY  
NBC  
NECKERMANN  
NESCO  
405, 453  
414  
SELECO  
SIAREM  
SINUDYNE  
SKANTIC  
SOLAVOX  
SONOKO  
SONOLOR  
SONTEC  
SOUNDWAVE  
STANDARD  
STERN  
424, 445, 446  
411, 441, 444  
453  
432, 455  
455  
441, 453  
441  
407, 417  
414  
SANYO  
FERGUSON  
BLAUPUNKT  
NOKIA  
SELECO  
AIWA  
AKIBA  
ALBA  
453  
SUSUMU  
SYSLINE  
TANDY  
TASHIKO  
TATUNG  
TEC  
TELEAVIA  
TELETECH  
TENSAI  
641  
607  
631, 641, 648  
634  
607, 648  
642  
636  
644  
640, 641  
607, 631, 642, 645,  
648  
618  
642  
632, 642, 649  
607, 631, 638, 642,  
645, 646, 654, 655  
AMBASSADOR  
AMSTRAD  
ANITECH  
ASA  
452  
441  
453  
411, 414  
417, 441, 444, 450  
448, 452, 453  
449, 451  
NORDMENDE  
OCEANIC  
OSAKI  
OTTO VERSAND 414  
PALLADIUM  
417, 428  
417, 441  
411, 441, 453  
BAIRD  
411, 417, 453  
BASIC LINE  
BRANDT  
BRANDT  
ELECTRONIQUE 417  
BUSH  
PATHE MARCONI 417  
PENTAX  
PERDIO  
PHONOLA  
PORTLAND  
PROLINE  
PYE  
QUELLE  
RADIOLA  
REX  
ROADSTAR  
SABA  
SAISHO  
SALORA  
SANSUI  
SBR  
406  
441  
414  
452  
441, 454  
414  
414  
THORN  
424, 446, 447, 448  
453  
452  
441  
453  
452  
452  
448, 452, 453  
448, 452  
453  
406  
414, 441  
TOMASHI  
TOWADA  
ULTRAVOX  
UNIVERSUM  
CATRON  
CGB  
CIMLINE  
CLATRONIC  
CONDOR  
CROWN  
DAEWOO  
DANSAI  
DE GRAAF  
DECCA  
DUAL  
414  
417, 428  
411, 448, 453  
417, 428, 449  
424, 445  
409, 442  
407, 417  
414  
VESTEL  
607  
631  
643  
607  
VOXSON  
WALTHAM  
WATSON  
WATT RADIO  
WHITE  
632, 642, 649  
417  
SCHAUB LORENZ 417, 441  
WESTINGHOUSE 607  
DUMONT  
ELCATECH  
FIDELITY  
FINLANDIA  
FINLUX  
414, 441, 444  
453  
441  
414, 444  
406, 414, 441, 444  
405, 409, 411, 424  
453  
444  
452  
441  
414  
452  
SCHNEIDER  
SEI  
SENTRA  
414, 441, 453  
414  
452  
453  
411, 444, 455  
405  
414  
452  
441  
441  
441  
414, 417, 441  
452  
417  
417, 428, 449, 451  
453  
441  
417, 444  
411, 414, 441, 442  
455  
453  
453  
YOKO  
607, 642, 646  
PIONEER  
600, 607, 631, 632,  
636, 642, 651  
SHINTOM  
SIEMENS  
SINGER  
SINUDYNE  
SOLAVOX  
SUNSTAR  
SUNTRONIC  
TASHIKO  
TATUNG  
TEC  
TELEAVIA  
TELEFUNKEN  
TENOSAL  
TENSAI  
THORN  
UNIVERSUM  
STB (SATELLITE/CATV)  
FIRSTLINE  
Manufacturer  
JERROLD  
SA  
Code  
FISHER  
FRONTECH  
FUNAI  
716  
706, 708  
ZENITH  
PIONEER  
717  
GBC  
200, 204, 231, 700  
GENERAL  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
411  
On digital STB  
411, 441, 448, 452  
453  
417, 444  
414, 444  
441  
411, 441, 453  
453, 454  
445, 446, 453, 454  
453  
Manufacturer  
PIONEER  
Code  
200  
GRAETZ  
GRANADA  
GRANDIENTE  
GRANDIN  
HCM  
HINARI  
HYPSON  
IMPERIAL  
INTERFUNK  
ITT  
ITV  
KAISUI  
KENDO  
KORPEL  
LEYCO  
VCR  
Manufacturer  
PHILIPS  
Code  
414, 428  
YAMISHI  
YOKAN  
YOKO  
PANASONIC  
THOMSON  
SONY  
408, 432  
441  
414  
452  
417, 428, 449  
416, 417, 457, 458  
459  
PIONEER  
400, 407, 414, 443  
417, 428, 442, 444  
411, 448  
453  
424, 444  
453  
JVC  
GRUNDIG  
407, 417, 428  
408, 414, 441, 453  
454, 455  
AKAI  
417, 442  
453  
HITACHI  
406, 417, 441  
LOEWE  
411, 414, 432  
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QUASAR  
ROADSTAR  
ROTEL  
S A B A  
SANYO  
304  
344  
336  
319  
DVD Recorder  
Manufacturer  
PIONEER  
Code  
456  
340  
SHARP  
SONY  
343  
TAPE  
316, 329  
304, 333  
319  
319  
336  
TECHNICS  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
UNIVERSUM  
YAMAHA  
Manufacturer  
AKAI  
ARCAM  
DENON  
FISHER  
Code  
829  
810  
810, 827  
813  
821  
802  
804, 807, 822  
815  
821  
825  
829  
338, 339  
300  
PIONEER  
GRUNDIG  
J V C  
CD-R  
KENWOOD  
LUXMAN  
MARANTZ  
MEMOREX  
MITSUBISHI  
NAKAMICHI  
ONKYO  
Manufacturer  
PIONEER  
PHILIPS  
DENON  
MARANTZ  
Code  
345  
346  
346  
346  
816  
817, 819  
821  
PHILIPS  
SANSUI  
MD  
824  
SHERWOOD  
SONY  
818  
814, 823  
820  
Manufacturer  
SONY  
KENWOOD  
SHARP  
Code  
901  
903  
902  
904  
905  
906  
900, 902,  
TANDBERG  
TECHNICS  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
PIONEER  
803  
826, 828  
811, 822  
800, 825  
TEAC  
ONKYO  
DENON  
PIONEER  
CD  
DAT  
Manufacturer  
AKAI  
ARCAM  
ASUKA  
AUDIO TON  
BUSH  
Code  
335  
336  
337  
336  
332  
Manufacturer  
PIONEER  
Code  
907  
CALIFORNIA  
AUDIO LAB  
CYRUS  
304  
336  
DENON  
309  
DUAL  
FISHER  
319, 337  
340  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
INTERSOUND  
JVC  
330  
336  
334  
337  
331  
KENWOOD  
KODAK  
310, 311  
322  
LINN  
336  
LUXMAN  
341  
M ELECTRONIC 344  
MARANTZ  
MATSUI  
MCS  
304, 336  
336  
304  
MEMOREX  
MERIDIAN  
MITSUBISHI  
NAD  
300  
336  
335  
316  
NAIM  
336  
ONKYO  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
QUAD  
342  
304  
322, 336  
336  
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10  
Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with  
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other  
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks  
listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
Cause  
Remedy  
Symptom  
The power does not  
turn on.  
• The power plug is disconnected.  
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.  
• The protection circuit may have been • Disconnect the power plug from the outlet,  
activated. and insert again.  
• Speaker wire may be touching the rear • Make sure there are no loose strands of  
panel.  
speaker wire touching the rear panel. This  
could cause the receiver to shut off auto-  
matically.  
• Static electricity caused by dry air.  
• The receiver has a serious problem.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet,  
and insert again.  
AMP ERR blinks in the  
display and the unit  
turns off.  
• Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center.  
HEAT UP blinks in the  
display.  
• The receiver has gotten too hot.  
• The receiver has gotten too hot.  
• Allow the receiver to cool down with good  
ventilation. If problem persists turn off re-  
ceiver and allow it to cool down.  
OVERHEAT blinks in  
the display and no  
sound is output.  
Turn the receiver off and allow it to cool  
down with good ventilation. If problem per-  
sists turn the volume down.  
THDCT NG blinks in  
the display and no  
sound is output.  
• The thermistor (temperature sensor) is • Call a Pioneer-accredited repair center.  
out of order.  
The unit does not re-  
spond when the but-  
tons are pressed.  
• Improper connections.  
• Make sure the component is connected cor-  
rectly (refer to pages 11 to 14).  
• Press MUTING on the remote control.  
• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME.  
• Sound is muted.  
• The volume is turned down.  
No sound is output  
when the TUNER is se-  
lected.  
• Incorrect frequency.  
• The antenna is not connected.  
Tune in the correct frequency.  
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 16).  
Considerable noise in  
radio broadcasts.  
FM broadcasts  
• The FM antenna is not fully extended • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position  
or is poorly positioned.  
• Weak radio signals.  
for best reception, and secure to a wall.  
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to  
page 16).  
AM broadcasts  
• The AM antenna is poorly positioned.  
• Adjust the direction and position for best  
reception.  
• Weak radio signals.  
• Connect an additional internal or external  
AM antenna (refer to page 16).  
• Interference caused by other equipment Turn off the equipment causing the noise or  
(fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).  
move it away from the receiver.  
• Place the antenna farther away from the  
equipment causing the noise.  
Broadcast stations can-  
not be selected auto-  
matically.  
• The radio signal is too weak .  
• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page  
16).  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
No sound from surround Speaker settings are incorrect.  
Refer to Speakers setting modeon page  
or center speakers.  
26 to check the speaker settings.  
The surround and/or center levels are Turn levels up. Refer to Setting the vol-  
turned down.  
ume level of each channelon page 29 to  
check the speaker levels.  
The surround and/or center speakers are Connect the speakers (refer to page 14).  
disconnected.  
No sound from subwoofer The subwoofer is disconnected.  
Connect the subwoofer (refer to page 14).  
The subwoofer's settings are incorrect. Set subwoofer to ON or PLUS (refer to  
page 26).  
Set the FRONT speakers to SMALL (refer  
to page 26).  
The subwoofer's levels are too low.  
The LFE Attenuator is set to OFF.  
Refer to Setting the volume level of each  
channelon page 29 to check the speaker  
levels.  
Set the LFE Attenuator to either 0dB or -  
10dB (refer to page 27).  
Sound is produced from Digital connections are incorrect.  
Make digital connections (refer to page  
analog components, but  
.
11)  
not from digital ones The digital output of the player is turned Turn on the digital output of the player  
(DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).  
off.  
on (consult the manual that came with  
the player, if necessary).  
The CD-ROM player is outputting a data Use a player that is compatible with this  
stream (not an audio signal) which is in-  
compatible with this receiver.  
Digital connections are incorrect.  
Analog input has been selected.  
receiver.  
Make digital connections (refer to page  
11).  
Select digital input (refer to page 39).  
No sound is output or a A DVD player not compatible with Make sure your DVD player is compat-  
noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS is being used. ible with Dolby Digital/DTS.  
Dolby Digital/DTS soft- The settings on the DVD player are in- Make sure the player's settings are cor-  
ware is played back.  
correct and/or the DTS signal output is  
turned off.  
rect and/or the DTS signal out is on. Re-  
fer to the instruction manual supplied  
with the DVD player.  
The digital output level is turned down Set the digital volume level of the player  
on a CD player or other component  
equipped with digital output level ad-  
justment capability. (The DTS signal has  
been altered by the player, and cannot  
be read.)  
to full, or to the neutral position.  
When a search is per- The search function performed by the This is not a malfunction, but be sure to  
formed by a DTS compat-  
ible CD player during play-  
back, noise is output.  
player slightly alters the digital informa-  
tion, making it unreadable.  
turn the volume down to prevent the out-  
put of loud noise from your speakers.  
The Dolby/DTS indicator The player is paused  
Press play.  
doesn't light when playing The player's sound output settings are Set the player correctly (consult the  
Dolby/DTS software.  
wrong.  
manual that came with the player, if nec-  
essary).  
When playing a 96 kHz/ Different discs have different recording Turn the volume down.  
24bit disc the sound is too  
loud.  
levels so some may be louder than oth-  
ers.  
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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.  
an input is selected.  
Make sure the video component is con-  
nected correctly (refer to pages 11 to 14).  
Make sure the proper component is se-  
lected by pressing the correct function  
button (see page 20).  
Set correctly. Refer to the instruction  
manual supplied with the DVD/video  
player.  
The input source is not properly selected.  
The DVD/video player settings are incor-  
rect.  
The settings have all been The receiver has been unplugged or the  
Set the receiver again (refer to page 24-  
29).  
cleared.  
main power turned off for more than a  
month.  
OVERLOAD blinks in the There is a short in your speaker cable.  
display and the power The output is too high.  
turns off automatically.  
Fix the short or get new speaker cable.  
Turn the volume down.  
You can't set the crossover All the speakers are set to either large or  
Change the speaker settings (refer to page  
26).  
frequency.  
NO (i.e. no speakers are set to small).  
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.  
ment the display goes off.  
Press DIMMER on the remote control re-  
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  
operation.  
Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote  
sensor on the front panel (refer to page  
10).  
Remove the obstacle or operate from an-  
other angle of position.  
There is an obstacle between the receiver  
and the remote control.  
Strong light such as fluorescent light.  
Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the  
front panel to direct light.  
Press RECEIVER button.  
The remote is not in the proper mode to  
control the receiver.  
Other components cannot The proper code hasn't been input into  
Input the proper code into the remote  
control (see page 42).  
be remote controlled.  
the remote control to control that com-  
ponent.  
The remote control is in a mode to make some  
setting or control something on the receiver.  
Something is plugged into the "Control  
Terminal in" (see page 17).  
Press the button of the component you  
want to control.  
Either point remote at the remote sensor  
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  
terminal doesnt close af-  
ter removing plug..  
The terminal is fine but the shutter wont  
close.  
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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11  
Understanding DVD Packaging  
DVD packaging usually states what sound formats are included on the DVD.  
The diagram here shows what you might see on a typical DVD box. The terms  
used (Dolby Digital, etc.) are explained in the following sections.  
LANGUAGE  
English  
5.1  
SURROUND  
5.1  
SURROUND  
CAPTIONS  
SUBTITLES  
Captioned  
Digital Audio Formats  
Home theater uses various types of methods to encode the sound on to the digital sources and these are known as  
digital formats. The most common digital formats are explained below.  
Dolby Digital and Dolby Surround  
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Dolby Digital is the most widely used system to record soundtracks on DVDs and other media. It's a sound  
compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on a  
movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the subwoofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the  
frequency range is smaller than a main channel, the overall soundtrack is called 5.1 channels.  
Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multichannel digital system that was developed after the Dolby  
Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System.  
Dolby Digital is also known as the 5.1 channel system. It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right,  
center, surround left, surround right) in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low  
Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. The subwoofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE).  
This channel can be used with a powered subwoofer to get strong bass sounds.  
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DTS  
DTS is another widely used system to record soundtracks on DVDs and other media. It has been adopted as a  
sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of JURASSIC PARKin 1993, and has a  
good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects.  
In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a  
simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance,  
a higher sound quality format is produced. Also, unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly,  
the only components required are a CD-ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS  
processor, and therefore less investment is required than with other formats. For this reason, the format is being  
introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted in home movie software (DVD, LD) and  
music software (5.1 channel CD).  
DTS  
Dolby Pro Logic  
Surround  
Dolby Digital  
5.1 channels (Max.)  
5.1 channels (Max.)  
5.1 channels (Max.)  
5.1 channels (Max.)  
2 channels  
4 channels  
No. of recorded channels  
No. of playback channels  
Playback channel structure  
Front Left, Front Right, Center,  
Surround Left, Surround Right,  
Subwoofer  
Front Left, Front Right, Center,  
Surround Left, Surround Right,  
Subwoofer  
Front Left, Front  
Right, Center,  
Surround  
Sound processing  
Digital discrete processing  
Analog matrix  
processing  
Digital discrete processing  
20,000 Hz  
7,000 Hz  
Rear (Surround) high  
frequency playback limit  
20,000 Hz  
5.1 completely independent  
channels  
Other  
5.1 completely independent  
channels  
High dynamic range  
Stable position, high phase  
characteristics, and advanced  
surround effects reproduction  
Low compression rate  
(about one-fourth), high quality  
sound  
High dynamic range  
Stable position, high phase  
characteristics, and advanced  
surround effects reproduction  
High efficiency  
(Compression rate of about one-  
tenth)  
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MPEG-2  
This is a standard audio format used on Video CDs, some DVD discs and, importantly, most digital satellite TV  
broadcasting. It's advantages include a low bit rate that still affords good sounds quality for multichannel  
soundtracks. This is a patented system in the USA.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
This is an uncompressed 2 channel stereo format found on most CDs and DATs. PCM can be used as one of the  
audio recording formats for DVD but as it's only 2 channel stereo. It is sometimes used for DVD audio discs (or  
DVD-A).  
Recording Formats  
These are the recording formats. Determining what kind of playback format is being employed with any particular  
recording format depends on three things: 1) how the signal is encoded and transmitted; 2) how the signal is  
decoded; and 3) how the sound is actually heard through the speakers (where your speaker configuration and the  
sound mode you choose have a big effect).  
All the possibilities are listed below.  
2 Channel Stereo  
In this format the signal is recorded on two channels (i.e. stereo), left and right. Most music CDs use this format.  
2 Channel Surround (Dolby Surround)  
Used mainly for videotape, this is one of the original home theater formats and can be decoded by this receiver.  
Because it developed over a time it is the most complicated system explained here. The developers had to solve  
the problem of how to offer surround sound to the people who had the proper decoder but at the same time  
deliver 2 channel sound to those without the proper decoder. Thus the Dolby Surround format encodes four  
channels (left, right, center, surround) into two channels for storage and transmission.  
This signal is decoded back into four channels (as above) by Dolby Pro Logic as explained on the right.  
5.1 Channel Surround  
This is a format with five channels (front left & right, center, surround left & right) and a channel for bass. (This  
is called the LFE channel and is usually output from a subwoofer. Since it is only for bass sounds is and thus  
expressed as .1 of a channel.) With this format you can get movie theater-like, powerful surround sound.  
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Playback Formats  
This receiver is equipped with many different playback formats and this flexibility should allow you to get stereo or  
surround sound playback (depending on the kind of source you're using) with all speaker configurations.  
2 Channel Stereo Playback (STEREO indicator lights)  
This is conventional stereo playback from the left and right speakers (called "front" speakers on this receiver).  
Virtual Surround Playback (VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lights)  
You can get multichannel-like surround sound even when using just two speakers. This is achieved by the Virtual  
surround listening mode which uses SRS Tru Surround technology.  
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Playback (2 PRO LOGIC indicator lights)  
As explained in the 2 channel surround signals entry on the left, this receiver allows you to hear four channel  
surround sound from 2 channel surround sound signals (i.e. Dolby Surround). Actually the surround speakers  
will be mono, outputting the same sound but you will still be able to get theater-like sound.  
Multichannel Surround Playback (MULTI ch indicator lights)  
Technically speaking your source needs to have at least three channels and you need to be listening on at least  
three speakers to have multichannel surround playback. Practically speaking almost all DVDs have 5.1 channel  
surround sound so you should have at least three speakers hooked up so you can experience this playback mode,  
which is the heart of home theater. We strongly recommend you hook up five speakers for realistic and powerful  
surround sound playback.  
Headphone Surround Playback (VIRTUAL/PHONES indicator lights)  
This receiver allows you to experience surround sound like effects even when listening on headphones. This new  
technology is useful for getting a surround sound feeling even when listening with the privacy of headphones.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)  
FM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range ......................87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
FRONT ...... 25 W + 25 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
Usable Sensitivity  
Mono:15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/ 75 )  
Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE)  
FRONT ..................... 30 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
CENTER ....................... 30 W (1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
SURROUND ............. 30 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ...................Mono: 20.2 dBf  
....................................................... Stereo: 41.2 dBf  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............. Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)  
..........................................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 unbalanced  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT................ 200 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency Response  
DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT  
+0  
–3  
......................................... 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
AM Tuner Section  
VCR OUT ........................................... 200 mV/2.2 kΩ  
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  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
[DIN (Continuous rated power output/50 mW)]  
DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT.................... 88 dB/64 dB  
Miscellaneous  
Power Requirements  
VIDEO Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
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) .................................. 5.2 kg  
DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT.................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
VCR, MONITOR...................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Frequency Response  
DVD, TV/SAT, VCR, FRONT MONITOR  
+0  
................................................ 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB  
–3  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .......................................... 55 dB  
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 ............................................... 1  
NOTE:  
Specifications and the design are subject to possible  
modifications without notice, due to improvements.  
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