Pioneer VSX-C100, VSX-C100-S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-C100 VSX-C100-S

Operating Instructions

NOTE:

Thank you for buying this 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.

THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS COMPARTMENT WARNING IS LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE BONNET

[For U.S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom plate of the unit. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. H010

CAUTION:

THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. THEREFORE INSTALL THE UNIT SUITABLE PLACES EASY TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG IN CASE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL SOCKET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. H017BEn

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

[For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety

and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should

be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be in-

stalled in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

÷ If this product is equipped with a

polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

÷ If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

÷ If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When

replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

When using this product follow the instructions written on the underside of the unit, which concern rated voltage, etc.

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES (multi-voltage model only)

Only multi-voltage model is provided with these switches. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use this model with the 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.

Operating Environment H045 En

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install in the following locations

• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light

• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location

VENTILATION: When installing this unit, make sure

to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 50 cm at rear, and 10 cm at each side).

WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile. H040 En

Only multi-voltage model is provided with this(these) switch(switches). U.S. and Canadian models are not pro-vided with these switches. H014 En

The line voltage selector switches are on the rear panel. Check that they are set properly before plugging the power cord into the household wall socket. If the voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switches as follows.

1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.

2. First, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector at the right, and adjust so that the tip of the groove points to the voltage value of your area.

3. Next, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector at the left and adjust until the voltage is the same as at the right.

TWO VOL T AGE

SELECTORS

220V 240V

120-127V 110V

220V

110V 120 -127V

240V

CAUTION 220 V Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 volts. If your area is different, change voltage selectors settings.

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Features

Compatibility with the Home Theater Formats

Dolby Digital, DTS Sound Decoders

These highly evolved multichannel sound formats are the heart of home theater. They deliver realistic multichannel sound that can turn any living room into a theater, reproducing all the sound effects of the original movie. The VSX-C100/C100-S has the flexibility to decode all these formats.

Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder

The VSX-C100/C100-S reproduces this industry-leading format with excellent clarity. With it you can get multichannel surround sound even from two channel and Dolby Surround sources.

Home Theater Listening Modes

Custom Designed Listening Modes (p.35)

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.

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.

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.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode.

VIRTUAL Mode (p.35)

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.

PHONES SURROUND Mode (p.35)

This new headphone mode allows the user to get a surround-like sound while listening on headphones designed to accommodate this technology.

Sound Modes (p.37)

This unit also has especially created Sound Modes that can enhance your listening experience and bring out the best in each soundtrack. Each mode is designed to bring out a specific quality of the soundtrack or balance the sound. The NATURAL corrects the frequencies for small speakers to achieve better theater-like surround sound. The MIDNIGHT listening mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. The QUIET mode provides good sound by smoothing out harsh noises in the soundtrack. This is achieved by reducing the bass and treble. The BRIGHT mode flattens out the total frequency output to match the charactersics of the front speakers. The S.BASS mode gives you added bass for that driving punch that really livens up your music or makes a film more realistic.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the doubleD symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

TruSurround and the ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

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.

Contents 6

Quick Start Guide 7

01 Introductory Information 11

Checking the Supplied Accessories 11

Installing the Receiver 11

Ventilation 11

When Making Cable Connections 11

Loading the Batteries 12

Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 12

Maintenance of External Surfaces 12

02 Connecting Your Equipment 13

Audio/Video Cords 13

Coaxial Cords/Optical Cables 13

Connecting a DVD Player & TV 14

Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box 15

Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner 16

Connecting Video Components 16

Connecting Speakers 18

Hints on Speaker Placement 19

Connecting Antennas 20

Using External Antennas 20

Operating other Pioneer Components with this Unit’s Sensor 21

Plugging in the Receiver 21

03 Displays & Controls 22

Front Panel 22

Rear Panel 23

Remote Control 24

04 Basic Playback 26

Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other) Player 26

Program Format/Speaker Channel Indicators 26

Playing a Source 27

05 Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound 28

Room Setup 28

Personalizing Your Surround Sound 29

Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 34

06 Playback Modes 35

Listening Modes 35

Selecting a Listening Mode 36

Sound Modes 37

Selecting a Sound Mode 37

07 Using the Tuner 38

Finding a Station 38

Channel Step Setting (multi-voltage model only) 38

Tuning Directly to a Station 39

Memorizing Stations 39

Naming Memorized Stations 40

Recalling Memorized Stations 40

08 Using Other Functions 41

Muting the Sound 41

Using the Headphones 41

Changing the Display Brightness (DIMMER button) 41

Input Signal Select 42

The SLEEP Function 42

Resetting the System 42

Default Settings for the Receiver 43

09 Controlling the Rest of Your System 44

Changing the Remote Control Mode 44

Recalling Preset Codes 45

Clearing the Preset Codes 46

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/ Cassette Deck Controls 47

Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls 48

Preset Code List 49

10 Additional Information 50

Troubleshooting 50

11 Techno Know How 53

Understanding DVD Packaging 53

Digital Audio Formats 53

Recording Formats 54

Playback Formats 54

Specifications (U.S. model) 56

Specifications (Multi voltage model and Singaporean model) 57

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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 complicated 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) you are listening to/watching. We call this the source.

3) The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSX-C100/C100-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-C100/C100-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 Pro Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS 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 a similar experience of that of 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 35).

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.

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-C100/ C100-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

• Signal Select: AUTO

• Listening Mode: AUTO

• Sound Mode: NATURAL

1) Hook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TV.

Connect your DVD player to this unit using either the coaxial digital terminal or the optical digital terminals, depending on which type of digital terminal your DVD has. The quality of these two types of connection is the same so it’s simply a matter of matching like with like, and you don’t need to do both. It is easiest, however, if you follow this receiver’s default settings and connect your DVD player to coaxial terminal. If your DVD player does not have an coaxial terminal, use one of the optical terminal to hook it up to this receiver. (In this case you need to assign the DVD function to that terminal. See p.33 in order to do this.) Follow the diagram below to hook up your DVD player to either the coaxial or optical terminal(s). Then, hook up the speakers you want to use with this receiver. This receiver can be used with just two speakers but it’s better to have five speakers to get accurate surround sound. See pages 18-19 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 R”) to the speaker wire so you always know which speaker that wire is connected to.

TV/

SAT

(DVD) OPT1

DVR / VCR

OPT2

DVD

(TV/ SAT)

COAX

Optical cable (sold sepa-

SAT

DVR / VCR

DVD

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

Coaxial cable (sold separately)

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

rately, don’t pinch or bend cable sharply)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OPEN/

STANDBY/ON

DVD Player

(DV-353, etc.)

When you’re hooking up your subwoofer make sure its power cord is disconnected.

FM UNBA L75

Ω

ANTENNA

LINE LEVEL

LOOP

Audio cord (sold separately)

Front R

Powered Subwoofer (SW)

(R)

While pressing down the speaker tab push the speaker wire into the terminal and release speaker terminal tab.

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

CENTER LRLR

OUT

CONTROL

AC IN

Speaker wire (sold separately)

Front

(L)

Center

(C)

Surround R

(RS)

Surround L

If you only hook up two speakers set the Listening mode to one of the modes for two channel outputs.

(LS)

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Video cord (sold separately)

Quick Start Guide

TV/ SAT

(DVD) OPT1

DVR / VCR

OPT2

DVD

(TV/ SAT)

COAX

Video cord (sold separately)

STANDBY/ON

TV/ SAT

DVR / VCR

DVD

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

VIDEO OUT

¡ ¢

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

OPEN/ CLOSE

LOOP

FM UNBA L75

Ω

ANTENNA

DVD Player

(DV-353, etc.)

MONITOR IN

WOOFER

SUB

OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

CENTER LRLR

CONTROL

To wall outlet

AC IN

OUT

Power cord

Lastly, hook up your DVD player to the DVD IN VIDEO and your TV to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals as shown above and plug in the receiver’s power cord to a power outlet.

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 don’t 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 don’t have surround speakers or want to make more exact speaker settings, go to page 29.

The Automatic speaker setup will give you acceptable surround sound.

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 DVD appears in the receiver’s 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 player’s settings, see page 26 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.

Quick Start Guide

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 28. After that you could go on to fine tune your surround sound for maximum sound quality. These settings start on page 29.

The VSX-C100/C100-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 35.

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-C100/C100S 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.

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Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Power cord

• Dry cell batteries (AA Size / IEC R6P) x2

• Remote control unit

• Operating instructions

• Speaker cord labels

• Cord with plug (for U.S model)

• Warranty card (for U.S model)

• Caution 220V label (for Multi voltage model)

• Power plug adapter (for Multi voltage model)

Installing the Receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a secure and level plane that is stable.

• Don’t 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 off 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 – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

• Don’t place anything on top of the receiver except for

a Pioneer DV-353/355/251/250/444/533-K/3310/ 5310KD DVD player. If you do place one of these pieces of equipment on top of the receiver be sure to leave the ventilation space over it as prescribed above.

• The receiver may become hot while in use, please take care around it.

When Making Cable Connections

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.

Ventilation

• 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 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. See below for exceptions to this.

• If using a rack to hold the receiver make sure the back of the rack and the left side are open.

• Also, if you’re 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.

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.

Storing optical cable

When storing optical cable, coil loosely as shown below. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

+ than =

15 cm

(6 in)

Introductory Information

Loading the Batteries

The remote control operates on two AA batteries (supplied).

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 institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.

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.

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

Audio/Video Cords

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.

VIDEO

Coaxial Cords/Optical Cables

Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Be sure to insert completely and in the case of the optical cable, right-side up. If it is inserted improperly it can break the shutter on the optical terminal (this won't, however, affect the connection or insertion of an optical cable).

Coaxial cord (or standard composite video cord)

Optical cable

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 DVD Player & TV

In order to play PCM/

2 Digital/DTS multichannel soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections.

Connect your DVD player to this unit using either the coaxial digital terminal or the optical digital terminals, depending on which type of terminal your DVD has. The quality of these two types of connection is the same so it’s simply a matter of matching like with like. It is easiest, however, if you follow this receiver’s default settings and connect your DVD player to coaxial terminal. If your DVD player does not have an coaxial terminal, use the optical terminal to hook it up to this receiver. In this case you need to assign the DVD function to that terminal. See p.33 in order to do this. Follow the diagram below to hook up your DVD player to either the coaxial or optical terminal(s). Also, connect your TV to this receiver as shown below.

The basic default settings for the DIGITAL IN terminals are as follows: COAX: DVD; OPT. 1: TV/SAT; OPT. 2: DVR. If you need to use an optical terminal for your DVD use OPT.1. In this case, assign your coaxial terminal to TV/SAT (see p.33) and the optical default settings change to: OPT. 1: DVD; OPT. 2: DVR.

Optical cable (sold separately, don’t pinch or

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Coaxial cable (sold separately)

DVD Player (DV-353, etc.)

STANDBY/ON

¡ ¢

ANALOG OUT

OPEN/ CLOSE

VIDEO OUT

Video cord (sold separately)

bend cable sharply)

TV/

SAT

(DVD)

OPT1

DVR /

VCR

OPT2

DVD

(TV/

DVD

SAT)

COAX

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

Why you need an analog connection as well as a digital one:

• If you don’t have an digital output on your DVD player you will need to use the analog connection shown here.

• If you want to get an audio signal from the VCR out you need an analog connection.

• If you want to use your DVD player for karaoke you need an analog connection.

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

CENTER LRLR

LOOP

FM UNBA L75

Ω

ANTENNA

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

Video cord (sold separately)

MONITOR IN

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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 to either the optical digital terminals or the coaxial digital terminal in order to play digital cable/satellite broadcasting. The quality of these two types of connection is the same so it’s simply a matter of matching like with like. It is easiest, however, if you follow this receiver’s default settings and connect your cable/satellite tuner (or TV/SAT as it’s called on the remote control) to optical terminal 1. If your TV/SAT does not have an optical terminal, use the coaxial terminal to hook it up (consult the DVD hook up information on the previous page). In this case you need to assign the TV/SAT function to that terminal. See p.33 in order to do this. Follow the diagram below to hook up your TV/SAT to either the optical or coaxial terminal. Make sure you use a digital connection as well as an analog one for the audio on the cable/satellite tuner, as pictured below.

The basic default settings for the DIGITAL IN terminals are as follows: COAX: DVD; OPT. 1: TV/SAT; OPT. 2: DVR. If you need to use the coaxial terminal for your TV/SAT, then assign the coaxial terminal to TV/SAT. The digital terminals settings change to: COAX: TV/SAT; OPT. 1: DVD; OPT. 2: DVR. (see p.33)

Optical cable (sold separately, don’t pinch or bend cable sharply)

Match the shape of terminal and the optical plug.

TV/ SAT

(DVD)

OPT1

DVR / VCR

OPT2

DVD

(TV/ SAT)

COAX

Coaxial cable (sold separately)

DIGITAL OUT

Digital Set Top Box

TV/ SAT

DVR / VCR

DVD

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

FM UNBAL75

Ω

ANTENNA

LOOP

Video cord (sold separately)

Audio cord (sold separately)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Why you need an analog connection as well as a digital one:

• If you don’t have an digital output on your TV tuner you will need to use an analog connection.

• If the program you want to watch isn’t output from the digital terminals 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.

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

CENTER LRLR

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 TV with an Internal Digital Tuner

If you have an TV with an internal digital tuner follow the directions above for an external digital tuner and in addition hook up your TV, if you have not already done so when you hooked up your DVD player (see the previous page). Make sure you use a digital connection as well as an analog one for the audio, as pictured below.

TV/

SAT

(DVD)

OPT1

DVR /

VCR

OPT2

Match the shape of terminal and the optical plug.

Optical cable (sold separately, don’t pinch or bend cable sharply)

DVD

(TV/

DVD

SAT)

COAX

Coaxial cable (sold separately)

DIGITAL OUT

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

ANALOG OUT

Connecting Video Components

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

FM UNBAL75

Ω

ANTENNA

LOOP

Audio cord (sold separately)

WOOFER

TV with an internal digital tuner

SUB

OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

CENTER LRLR

Connect your video components to the terminals as shown next page. If you have a Digital Video Recorder (a DVR) you need to connect it digitally to either the optical digital terminals or the coaxial digital terminal in order to play and/or record multichannel sound. The quality of these two types of connection is the same so it’s simply a matter of matching like with like and using the available terminal(s) after you’ve hooked up your DVD player and cable/satellite/TV tuner. Basically the easiest way to connect a DVR is to follow this receiver’s default settings and connect your cable/satellite tuner (or TV/SAT as it’s called on the remote control) and DVR to optical terminals 1 and 2 respectively, and connect the DVD to the coaxial terminal. If this isn’t possible due to the types of terminals each component is equipped with, then you need to figure out which component will be used for the coaxial terminal and assign it properly (see p. 33). After that follow the optical terminal defaults (as below).

If you connected the coaxial terminal to DVD and thus left it on the default DVD setting the optical terminals default settings are: OPT. 1: TV/SAT OPT. 2: DVR If you assigned the coaxial terminal to TV/SAT the optical terminals default settings are: OPT. 1: DVD OPT. 2: DVR

All video decks (both DVRs and VCRs) should be hooked up with analog connections as well. If you want to record programs it is necessary to connect to the DVR/VCR IN AUDIO terminals as shown next page.

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Connecting Your Equipment

TV/ SAT

(DVD) OPT1

DVR / VCR

OPT2

DVD

(TV/ SAT)

TV/ SAT

DVR / VCR

DVD

COAX

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

LOOP

FM UNBAL75

Ω

ANTENNA

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

CENTER LRLR

CONTROL

OUT

Audio/video cord (sold separately)

VIDEO

OUTPUT

L R

/AUTO REC

INPUT 2

DVD

TIMER

AUTO REC

OPEN/CLOSE

STOP PLAY

FUNCTION

PAUSE

AUDIO

DVD RECORDER

SMART JOG

DVR-7000

REC

Optical cable (sold separately, don’t pinch or bend cable sharply)

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITALFL OFF

STANDBY/ON

FL DIMMER

DISCNAVI

OPEN

DVD Recorder (DVR-7000, 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 digital cable (coaxial or optical), 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

Select the component hooked up to the Front video connections with the FRONT button on the remote control or front panel.

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

FRONT INPUT

VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO IN/OUT

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO IN/OUT

DIGITAL

INPUT SIGNAL

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

SURROUND MODE

PHONES /VIRTUAL

PRO LOGIC II

ADVANCED

DTS

AUTO

Match the shape of terminal and the optical plug.

COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR

Portable DVD Player (etc.)

PHONES

HOLDON/OFF

SOUND

MODE

Connecting Your Equipment

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, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will sense which speakers you have hooked up. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called “Front” speakers in the diagram) but we recommend you use five speakers. If you don’t hook up surround speakers you need to adjust the Listening mode settings (see p. 35). 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.

• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 Ω to 16 Ω.

Before hooking up your speakers affix the color-coded stickers with the appropriate names (for example, “FRONT R”) to the speaker wire so you always know which speaker each wire is connected to.

TV/

SAT

(DVD)

OPT1

DVR /

VCR

OPT2

DVD

(TV/

DVD

SAT)

COAX

AUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEO

MONITOR

OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

FM UNBA L75

Audio cord (sold separately)

When you’re hooking up your subwoofer make sure its power cord is disconnected.

Powered Subwoofer (SW)

LOOP

Ω

ANTENNA

LINE LEVEL

Front R

(R)

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

Front L

SPEAKERS

FRONT SURROUND

CENTER LRLR

(L)

While pressing down the speaker tab push the speaker wire into the terminal and release speaker terminal tab.

OUT

CONTROL

Speaker wire (sold separately)

Center

(C)

Surround R

(RS)

AC IN

Surround L

(LS)

Speaker terminals

Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 1 Twist about 10 mm (3/8 in) 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.

10 mm (3/8 in)

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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