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

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-C100 VSX-C100-S

Operating Instructions

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

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

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.

[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.

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

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.

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

and operating instructions should be

÷ If this product is equipped with a

push objects of any kind into this product

read before the product is operated.

polarized alternating current line plug (a

through openings as they may touch

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

plug having one blade wider than the

dangerous voltage points or short-out

operating instructions should be retained

other), it will fit into the outlet only one

parts that could result in a fire or electric

for future reference.

 

 

 

way. This is a safety feature. If you are

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

unable to insert the plug fully into the

the product.

 

 

 

 

product and in the operating instructions

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

should be adhered to.

 

 

should still fail to fit, contact your

this product yourself as opening or

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

electrician to replace your obsolete

removing covers may expose you to

and use instructions should be followed.

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

of the polarized plug.

 

 

Refer all servicing to qualified service

wall outlet before cleaning. The product

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

personnel.

 

 

 

 

should be cleaned only with a polishing

wire grounding type plug, a plug having

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean

a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into

this product from the wall outlet and

with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides

a grounding type power outlet. This is a

refer servicing to qualified service

or other volatile liquids since they may

safety feature. If you are unable to insert

personnel

under

the

following

corrode the cabinet.

 

 

 

the plug into the outlet, contact your

conditions:

 

 

 

 

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

electrician to replace your obsolete

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

not recommended by the product

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

damaged.

 

 

 

 

manufacturer as they may cause

of the grounding type plug.

 

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

hazards.

 

 

 

 

 

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

have fallen into the product.

 

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

supply cords should be routed so that

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

this product near water — for example,

they are not likely to be walked on or

or water.

 

 

 

 

near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

pinched by items placed upon or against

÷ If the product does not operate normally

or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or

them, paying particular attention to cords

by following the operating instructions.

near a swimming pool; and the like.

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

Adjust only those controls that are

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

the point where they exit from the

covered by the operating instructions

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

product.

 

 

as an improper adjustment of other

bracket, or table. The product may fall,

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

controls may result in damage and will

causing serious injury to a child or adult,

an outside antenna or cable system is

often require extensive work by a

and serious damage to the product. Use

connected to the product, be sure the

qualified technician to restore the

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

antenna or cable system is grounded so

product to its normal operation.

or table recommended by the

as to provide some protection against

÷ If the product has been dropped or

manufacturer, or sold with the product.

voltage surges and built-up static

damaged in any way.

 

 

 

Any mounting of the product should

charges. Article 810 of the National

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

follow the manufacturer’s instructions,

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

change in performance — this indicates

and should use a mounting accessory

information with regard to proper

a need for service.

 

 

 

recommended by the manufacturer.

grounding of the mast and supporting

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When

CART — A product and cart combination

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

replacement parts are required, be sure

should be moved with care. Quick stops,

to an antenna discharge unit, size of

the service technician has used

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

grounding conductors,

location of

replacement parts specified by the

may cause the product and cart

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

manufacturer or have the same

combination to overturn.

 

 

grounding electrodes, and requirements

characteristics as the original part.

 

 

 

 

 

 

for the grounding electrode. See Figure

Unauthorized substitutions may result

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.

 

 

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

 

 

 

 

 

 

product during a lightning storm, or when

service or repairs to this product, ask

 

 

 

 

 

 

it is left unattended and unused for long

the service technician to perform safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

checks to determine that the product is

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet and disconnect the antenna or

in proper operating condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable system. This will prevent damage

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the product due to lightning and

product should not be mounted to a

 

 

 

 

 

 

power-line surges.

 

 

wall or ceiling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

HEAT — The product should be situated

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

system should not be located in the

away from

heat sources

such as

vicinity of overhead power lines or other

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

cabinet are provided for ventilation and

electric light or power circuits, or where

products (including

amplifiers) that

to ensure

reliable

operation of the

it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

produce heat.

 

 

 

product and

to

protect

it

from

 

 

 

When installing an outside

antenna

 

 

 

 

 

overheating, and these openings must

system, extreme care should be taken

 

 

 

 

 

not be blocked or covered. The openings

 

 

 

 

 

to keep from touching such power lines

 

 

 

 

 

should never be blocked by placing the

 

 

 

 

 

or circuits as contact with them might

 

 

 

 

 

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

be fatal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

similar surface. This product should not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall

 

 

 

 

 

be placed in a built-in installation such

 

 

 

 

 

outlets, extension cords,

or

integral

 

 

 

 

 

as a bookcase or rack unless proper

convenience receptacles

as

this can

 

 

 

 

 

ventilation

is

provided

or

the

 

 

 

 

 

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

 

ANTENNA

 

 

manufacturer’s instructions have been

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

adhered to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEAD IN

 

 

POWER SOURCES — This product should

 

 

 

 

WIRE

 

 

 

be operated only from the type of power

 

 

GROUND

 

 

 

 

 

source indicated on the marking label. If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLAMP

 

 

 

 

 

you are not sure of the type of power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supply to your home, consult your

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

product dealer or local power company.

 

 

 

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

LOCATION – The appliance should be in-

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

stalled in a stable location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

ELECTRIC

 

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

the appliance should be unplugged from

 

the outlet when left un-used for a long

SERVICE

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

period of time.

 

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

 

 

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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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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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.

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.

Only multi-voltage model is provided with this(these) switch(switches).

U.S. and Canadian models are not pro-vided with these switches.

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.

TWOVOLTAGE 220V SELECTORS

240V

 

220V

120-127V

240V

110V

110V 120 -127V

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Energy-saving Design

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

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

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

TruSurround and ® symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology 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.

 

Contents

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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

 

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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

10Additional 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.

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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-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.

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

T V/

SAT

(DVD)

OPT1

DVR /

VCR

OPT2

DVD

( T V / SAT)

COA X

DIGITAL IN

T V/

 

1

 

 

SAT

 

 

 

IN

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

OUT

 

 

VCR

 

2

F M UNBAL75

AM LOOP

IN

 

 

 

 

 

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DVD

 

R

L

 

 

DVR /

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

OUT

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

 

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

 

AC IN

R

 

L CENTER R

 

L

SUB

 

 

 

IN

OUT

WOOFER

 

 

 

CONTROL

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

Optical cable

Coaxial cable

 

(sold separately)

 

(sold sepa-

 

Audio cord

Speaker wire

rately, don’t

(sold separately)

(sold separately)

pinch or bend

 

 

cable sharply)

 

 

LINE LEVEL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DVD Player (DV-353, etc.)

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

Front R

(R)

Powered

Subwoofer (SW)

Front L

Center

Surround R

Surround L

(L)

(C)

(RS)

(LS)

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

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Quick Start Guide

Video cord (sold separately)

T V/

 

T V/

 

1

 

 

SAT

 

SAT

 

 

 

(DVD)

 

IN

 

 

 

 

OPT1

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR/

 

OUT

 

 

VCR

 

VCR

 

2

F M UNBAL75

AM LOOP

OPT2

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

DVD

 

DVD

 

R

L

 

( T V /

 

 

DVR /

 

 

SAT)

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

COA X

R

L

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

 

AC IN

R

 

L CENTER R

 

L

SUB

 

 

 

IN

OUT

WOOFER

 

 

 

CONTROL

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

Video cord

 

(sold separately)

MONITOR IN

S

VIDEO OUT

DVD Player

 

To wall

TV

outlet

(DV-353, etc.)

 

 

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.

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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.

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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/C100- 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.

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Introductory Information

01

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.

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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.

more + than =

15 cm (6 in)

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Introductory Information

Loading the Batteries

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

1

2

3

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.

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.

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.

30

30

7m (23 feet)

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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.

R

L

 

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 Optical cable video cord)

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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 DVD Player & TV

In order to play PCM/2Digital/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.

DVD Player (DV-353, etc.)

 

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

ANALOG OUT

 

COAXIAL

R L

 

 

 

 

S

 

OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT

Optical cable

Coaxial

Video cord

(sold separately,

cable (sold

(sold separately)

don’t pinch or

separately)

 

bend cable

 

 

sharply)

 

 

T V/

T V/

 

SAT

SAT

 

(DVD)

IN

 

OPT1

 

 

 

DVR /

DVR/

 

VCR

VCR

 

OPT2

IN

 

 

 

DVD

DVD

 

( T V /

 

SAT)

IN

 

COA X

R

L

 

DIGITAL IN

 

AUDIO

1

R

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

 

L CENTER R

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

2

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

F M UNBAL75

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

R

L

DVR/

 

VCR

 

 

OUT

SUB

VIDEO

AUDIO

WOOFER

OUT

Video cord (sold separately)

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

MONITOR IN

TV

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.

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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)

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

T V/

 

T V/

 

SAT

 

SAT

 

(DVD)

 

IN

 

OPT1

 

 

 

 

 

DVR /

 

DVR/

 

VCR

 

VCR

 

OPT2

 

IN

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

DVD

 

( T V /

 

 

SAT)

 

IN

 

 

COA X

R

L

 

 

DIGITAL IN

AUD IO

1

MONITOR

OUT

2

F M UNBAL75 AM LOOP

ANTENNA

R

L

DVR /

 

VCR

 

OUT

 

VIDEO

AUDIO

R

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

 

L CENTER R

 

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

Coaxial cable

Video cord (sold separately)

(sold separately)

 

 

 

Audio cord

 

 

 

(sold separately)

Match the shape

 

 

 

of terminal and

 

 

 

the optical plug.

 

 

 

 

 

R

L

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Digital Set Top Box

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.

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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 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.

Match the shape of terminal and the optical plug.

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

T V/

T V/

1

SAT

SAT

(DVD)

IN

 

OPT1

MONITOR

 

 

 

DVR /

DVR/

 

OUT

 

 

VCR

VCR

 

2

F M UNBAL75

AM LOOP

OPT2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

DVD

DVD

 

R

L

 

( T V /

 

DVR /

 

 

SAT)

IN

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

COA X

 

 

 

 

R

L

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

AUD IO

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

Coaxial cable (sold

Audio cord

separately)

(sold separately)

R

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

 

L CENTER R

 

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

ANALOG OUT

TV with an

internal digital tuner

Connecting Video Components

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

T V/

T V/

 

1

 

R

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

L

SAT

SAT

 

 

 

L CENTER R

 

(DVD)

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPT1

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR /

DVR/

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

VCR

 

2

F M UNBAL75

AM LOOP

 

 

 

 

OPT2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

DVD

DVD

 

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

( T V /

 

DVR /

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAT)

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

 

 

COA X

R

L

 

SUB

 

 

 

IN OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

WOOFER

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

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

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

Audio/video cord (sold separately)

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

OUTPUT INPUT 2 /AUTO REC

DVD RECORDER DVR-7000

SMART JOG

 

 

 

DVD

 

FL OFF

2DIGITAL

Î

TIMER

AUTO REC

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

FL DIMMER

OPEN/CLOSE

 

 

 

DISCNAVI

0

 

FUNCTION

 

OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

7 STOP

3 PLAY

8PAUSE

REC

DVD Recorder (DVR-7000, etc.)

Audio/video cord (sold separately)

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.

 

 

FRONT INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT SIGNAL

 

SURROUND MODE

 

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

2

DTS

AUTO

PHONES

2

ADVANCED

SOUND

 

 

 

DIGITAL

IN

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

/VIRTUAL

PRO LOGIC II

 

MODE

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Match the shape of terminal and the optical plug.

VIDEO IN/OUT AUDIO IN/OUT

Portable DVD Player (etc.)

 

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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 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 to 16 .

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.

T V/

T V/

 

1

 

 

SAT

SAT

 

 

 

(DVD)

IN

 

 

 

 

OPT1

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR /

DVR/

 

OUT

 

 

VCR

VCR

 

2

F M UNBAL75

AM LOOP

OPT2

IN

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

DVD

DVD

 

R

L

 

( T V /

 

DVR/

 

 

SAT)

IN

 

 

 

 

 

VCR

 

 

COA X

R

L

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

 

Audio cord (sold separately)

SUB

WOOFER

OUT

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

 

FRONT

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

 

AC IN

R

 

L CENTER R

 

L

IN OUT

CONTROL

Speaker wire (sold separately)

LINE LEVEL

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

Powered

Front R

Front L

Center

Surround R

Surround L

Subwoofer (SW)

(R)

(L)

(C)

(RS)

(LS)

Speaker terminals

Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

1Twist about 10 mm (3/8 in) of bare wire strands together.

2Push in the speaker terminal tab and insert the wire.

3Release speaker terminal tab, it should snugly grip the speaker wire.

10 mm (3/8 in)

Caution:

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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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