Pioneer VSX-C300, VSX-C300-S User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-C300
VSX-C300-S
Operating Instructions
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+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
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WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and
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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-C300/C300-S has the flexibility to
decode all these formats.
MPEG-2 Decoder
The MPEG-2 sound format is emerging as an important
medium to deliver multichannel soundtracks, especially
for music, and the VSX-C300/C300-S is fully equipped
to handle MPEG-2 format discs.
Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
This was the first multichannel sound format and many
videos and other media can still be found in Pro Logic.
The VSX-C300/C300-S reproduces this long-standing
format with excellent clarity. With it you can get
multichannel surround sound even from two channel
and Dolby Surround sources. In addition, you can use
this decoder with the 5-D Theater mode for a stronger
surround sound effect.
Home Theater Listening Modes
Quiet Mode (p.30)
The Quiet mode provides good sound by smoothing out
harsh noises in the soundtrack. This is achieved by
reducing the bass and treble.
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.
Custom Designed Listening Modes (p.30)
These modes enhance the sound of sources from movies
and music to TV and video games for a more dramatic
effect. These are each designed to accentuate specific
sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of
possibilities.
Virtual Listening Mode (p.30)
This especially designed listening mode uses only two
channels but through sound imaging imitates a full
surround sound. It allows you to experience surround
sound with only two speakers.
Headphones Surround Mode (p.30)
This new headphone mode allows the user to get a
surround-like sound while listening on headphones
designed to accommodate this technology.
Midnight Listening Mode (p.32)
The Midnight listening mode allows you to obtain
excellent surround sound effects even when listening at
low volumes, something that was previously impossible.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
“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.
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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 4
Quick Start Guide 5
01 Introductory Information 9
Checking the Supplied Accessories 9
Installing the Receiver 9
When Making Cable Connections 9
Loading the Batteries 10
Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 10
Maintenance of External Surfaces 10
02 Connecting Your Equipment 11
Connecting a DVD Player & a TV 11
Audio/Video Cords 11
Optical Cables 11
Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box 12
Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner 12
Connecting Video Components 13
Connecting Speakers 14
Hints on Speaker Placement 15
Connecting Antennas 16
Using External Antennas 16
Operating other Pioneer Components with this
Unit’s Sensor 17
Plugging in the Receiver 17
03 Displays & Controls 18
Front Panel 18
Rear Panel 19
Remote Control 20
04 Basic Playback 22
Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital
Signals 22
Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other)
Player 22
Playing a Source 23
05 Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound 24
Room Setup 24
Personalizing Your Surround Sound 25
Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 29
06 Listening Modes 30
Listening Modes 30
Selecting a Listening Mode 31
Tone Effects 32
MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 32
07 Using the Tuner 33
Finding a Station 33
Tuning Directly to a Station 34
Memorizing Stations 34
Naming Memorized Stations 35
Recalling Memorized Stations 35
An Introduction to RDS 36
Searching for RDS Programs 37
08 Using Other Functions 38
Muting the Sound 38
Using the Headphones 38
Changing the Display Brightness 38
Checking your Settings 39
Analog Input Mode 39
Resetting the System 39
Default Settings for the Receiver 40
09 Controlling the Rest of Your System 41
Changing the Remote Control Mode 41
Recalling Preset Codes 42
Clearing the Preset Codes 43
Direct Selection 43
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/
Cassette Deck Controls 44
Cable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls
45
Preset Code List 46
10 Additional Information 49
Troubleshooting 49
11 Techno Know How 52
Understanding DVD Packaging 52
Digital Audio Formats 52
Recording Formats 53
Playback Formats 54
Specifications 55
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Quick Start Guide
Home Theater: The Basics
Most consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theater
systems that give you many more options when listening to soundtracks. In fact, home theater is not really 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) your are
listening to/watching. We call this the source.
3) The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver. These are explained below and
in subsequent chapters but most likely the default setting will be fine.
Let's start with the home theater set up you have in your home.
Your Home System
The heart of your system is the VSX-C300/C300-S receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround
sound. You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to five speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left
and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound. However we recommend you use five speakers. If
you only have two speakers choose the Listening mode that offers surround sound for your home setup. Also, a DVD
player is essential for home theater and you can also hook up satellite or cable TV tuner to this receiver and get a
more home theater like sound from those programs.
The Source Material
DVDs have become the basic source material for home theater because they offer excellent sound and picture quality,
allow users to choose the movies they want, and are easy to store, etc. You can also enjoy home theater with other
sources, such as digital satellite TV, cable TV and VHS videotapes. The important part here is all these sources have
soundtracks recorded on them with various kinds of technology (this is called the sound encoding). Home theater
sources are recorded (encoded) with multiple sound channels, that is discrete parts of the overall sound. CDs (which
are stereo sources) work the same way but they only have two sound channels, the left channel and the right channel.
These two channels carry different parts of the soundtrack and mix together when you hear it to make an enjoyable,
stereo sound. The same idea applies to home theater sources except home theater sources are recorded with
multichannels, that is, more than two channels. For example, Dolby Pro Logic encoding has four channels (front left,
front right, center and a single channel for both surround speakers), Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG-2 encoding
usually have six channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and right and a channel that powers the
subwoofer ). Since the subwoofer channel is only for bass sounds this multichannel set up has been named 5.1
channel sound. These multiple channels are what create a surround sound effect and give you the experience of being
in a movie theater. It is important you consult the manual that came with your DVD player as well to make sure the
player is outputting a surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for home theater.
The Listening Modes
This receiver has many different listening modes and they are designed to cover all the speaker configurations and
types of sources you might be using. In general, if you follow the recommend advice and have five speakers hooked
up in most cases the AUTO listening mode is the easiest way to get realistic home theater sound. This is the default
setting so you don't have to do anything. Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD with all five speakers or,
conversely taking a stereo source and it getting multichannel home theater-like sound) are explained in Listening
modes (page 30).
These are the three basic factors that contribute to your home theater sound. The easiest thing is to hook up five
speakers and simply play your DVDs with AUTO mode. This will give you realistic and enjoyable home theater
sound.
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Quick Start Guide
No Frills Setup
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind so if you just want to hook up your equipment and
start enjoying quality home theater movies follow the four steps below and use these easy settings on the VSX-C300/
C300-S. In most cases you can leave the receiver in the default settings.
Default Settings:
• Speaker Setting: Automatically sensed by the receiver
• Input Setting: DVD
• Analog/Digital Signal Select: Digital has priority but analog will play automatically if it is the only signal
• Listening Mode: AUTO
1) Hook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TV.
First, look on the back of your DVD player and figure out if it has an optical output (if you’re not sure consult the
manual that came with your DVD player). If it does hook up your DVD player to this receiver with this digital
terminal. If your DVD player doesn’t have an optical digital output hook the player up with the analog terminals.
Then, hook up the speakers you want to use with this receiver. This receiver can be used with just two speakers but
it’s better to have five speakers to get accurate surround sound. See page 14 for more details on connecting your
speakers. Next, hook up your powered subwoofer, if you have one. For all speakers make sure to connect the positive
(+) and negative (–)terminals on the receiver and speakers with the same wire (positive to positive, negative to
negative).
Before hooking up your speakers affix
the color-coded sticker with the
appropriate name (for example, “front
right”) to the speaker wire so you
always know which speaker that wire
is connected to.
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
1
MONITOR
OUT
2
VCR
OUT
AM LOOP
RL
Optical cable (sold
separately, don’t
pinch or bend cable
Audio cord
(sold separately)
sharply)
DIGITAL OUT
DVD PLAYER
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STANDBY/ON
7
0
3
LINE LEVEL
DVD Player
(DV-444, etc.)
When you’re hooking up
your subwoofer make
sure its power cord is
disconnected.
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75Ω
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
FRONT R
(FR)
Powered
Subwoofer (SW)
While pressing down the
speaker tab push the
speaker wire into the
terminal and release
speaker terminal tab.
FRONT
RL
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
RL
IN
CONTROL
OUT
Speaker wire
(sold separately)
FRONT L
(FL)
CENTER
(C)
SURROUND
R (SR)
If you only hook up two speakers set the Listening
mode to one of the modes for two channel outputs.
AC IN
SURROUND
L (SL)
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Video cord
(sold separately)
DVD
TV/
SAT
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
VIDEO OUT
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STANDBY/ON
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IN
IN
IN
RL
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
DVD PLAYER
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Video cord
(sold separately)
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
1
MONITOR
OUT
2
VCR
OUT
FM UNBAL 75Ω
RL
DVD Player
(DV-444, etc.)
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
MONITOR IN
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RL
TV
SURROUND
CENTER
RL
IN
CONTROL
OUT
Lastly, hook up your DVD player to the DVD IN VIDEO and your TV to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals as
shown above.
Automatic speaker setup (receiver automatically configures Front, Center Surround speakers and Subwoofer)
Once you have completed the above tasks, the receiver will automatically detect which speakers you have connected
and configure your speaker settings according to that. You 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 should go to page 25.
The Automatic speaker setup will give you acceptable surround sound.
FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER
S (SMALL) S (SMALL) S (SMALL) ON
L (LARGE)
S (SMALL)
S (SMALL) OFF
S (SMALL) _ (NONE) S (SMALL) ON
L (LARGE) _ (NONE) S (SMALL) OFF
Display 1
B
Display 2
d
B
d
B
d
B
d
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 22 for more information and/or
consult the manual that came with your DVD player.
4) Play a source (like a DVD) and adjust the volume to your liking.
B
d
B
d
B
d
B
d
You are now ready to experience home theater with your new surround sound system.
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Advanced/Customized Settings
If you want to customize your home theater to your environment, equipment or personal tastes, many settings are
available. One of the most important advanced settings, called Room Setup, establishes the distances between your
speakers and your normal listening position (as well as volume levels, etc.). Making this setting should improve your
surround sound. Room Setup is explained on page 24. After that you could go on to fine tune your surround sound
for maximum sound quality. These settings start on page 25.
The VSX-C300/C300-S has many different listening modes to accommodate many different kinds of sources, speaker
configurations and sound reproduction. Experiment with these features to figure out what suits your tastes.
The listening mode explanations and settings start on page 30.
The above is a quick guide to getting you started with your home theater system and a few setup suggestions. It is a
good idea, however, to read this manual in its entirety so you understand what you can do with the VSX-C300/C300S and the possibilities of home theater in general. You may find many hints in these explanations that help you get
better sound and let you operate all your equipment more effectively.
Automatic Switching between Analog & Digital Signals
This receiver is equipped with the ability to automatically select a digital or analog signal depending upon what is
being input. If both a digital and an analog signal are being input the receiver will give priority to the digital one. The
DIGITAL indicator will light (see page 18) when the VSX-C300/C300-S is receiving a digital signal. If you have made
a digital connection (see above) and are playing a digital source but the DIGITAL indicator isn’t lit, meaning the
receiver is not playing a digital signal, there are a number of possible reasons for this problem. Check the list below to
try and find the cause.
• The power of the player sending the signal is turned off.
• The digital output of the player sending the signal is turned off (refer to the instruction manual that came with the
player).
• The software or source (usually a DVD disc) you are playing doesn’t output an optical signal (refer to the instruc-
tion manual that came with the player).
• Analog input mode is selected (see page 39).
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There is also a way to select an analog input whether a digital signal is being input or not. To do this see “Analog
Input Mode” on page 39.
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Introductory Information
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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
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 of a
magnetic field) This may interfere with the sound.
– in direct sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is a vibration or other movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)
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.
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.
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 front, and 10 cm at each side). If not enough
space is provided between the unit and walls or other
equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with
performance and/or causing malfunctions.
• 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.
• Don’t place anything on top of the receiver except for
a Pioneer DV-444 or 545 DVD player. If you do place
one of these pieces of equipment on top of the
receiver be sure to leave ventilation space over that as
prescribed above.
• The receiver may become hot while in use, please
take care around it.
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)
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Loading the Batteries
The remote control operates on two AA batteries
(supplied).
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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
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.
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
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall
outlet.
Connecting a DVD Player & a TV
02
In order to play PCM/
22
2 Digital/DTS/MPEG multichannel soundtracks, you need to make digital audio
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connections.
Connect your DVD player as shown below.
DVD Player (DV-444, etc.)
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STANDBY/ON
DIGITAL OUT
7
0
ANALOG OUT
Optical cable (sold
separately, don’t pinch
or bend cable sharply)
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
Why you need an analog connection as well as a
digital one:
• If you don’t have an optical output on your DVD
player you will need to use the analog connection
shown here.
• If the signal doesn’t get output from the optical
terminal you need an analog connection.
• If you want to get an audio signal from the VCR out
you need an analog connection.
• If you want to use your DVD player for karaoke
you need an analog connection.
DVD PLAYER
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ANTENNA
AM LOOP
1
MONITOR
OUT
2
RL
VCR
OUT
VIDEO OUT
FM UNBAL 75Ω
Video cord
(sold separately)
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
Video cord (sold separately)
MONITOR IN
TV
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RL
SURROUND
CENTER
RL
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
Optical Cables
Commercially available optical cables are used to
connect digital components to this receiver.
When plugging in, match the shape of terminal and the
plug. If you have plugged it in incorrectly the cover
won’t be able to close. Make sure the cover can close
after you’ve plugged in the optical cable. Be sure to
insert completely.
Optical cable
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Connecting Your Equipment
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall
outlet.
Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box
If you have an external digital tuner (like a set top box for satellite or cable TV) you need to connect it and your TV
to the jacks shown below in order to play MPEG signals (which most digital satellite broadcasting uses). Make sure
you use a digital connection as well as an analog one for the audio on the satellite tuner, as pictured below.
Optical cable (sold
separately, don’t pinch
or bend cable sharply)
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
MONITOR
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
1
OUT
2
VCR
OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
RL
FM UNBAL 75Ω
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RL
SURROUND
CENTER
RL
Video cord (sold separately)
Audio cord
(sold separately)
Match the shape
of terminal and
the optical plug.
DIGITAL OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
LR
Why you need an analog connection as well as a
digital one:
• If you don’t have an optical output on your TV tuner
you will need to use an of analog connection.
• If the program you want to watch isn’t output from
the optical terminal you need an analog connection.
• If you want to get a signal from a video deck instead
Digital Set Top Box
of a TV tuner you need an analog connection.
Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner
If you have an TV with an internal digital tuner you need to connect it to the jacks shown below in order to play
MPEG signals (which most digital satellite broadcasting uses). Make sure you use a digital connection as well as an
analog one for the audio, as pictured below.
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Match the shape
of terminal and
the optical plug.
Optical cable (sold
separately, don’t pinch
or bend cable sharply)
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
DIGITAL OUT
1
MONITOR
OUT
2
RL
VCR
OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
Audio cord
(sold separately)
ANALOG OUT
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL 75Ω
FRONT
RL
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
Video cord
(sold separately)
MONITOR IN
TV with an
internal digital tuner
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
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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 Video Components
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. All video decks are hooked up with analog connections. If you want to record programs it is necessary to connect to the IN terminals on your VCR as shown below.
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
MONITOR
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
Audio /video cord
(sold separately)
1
OUT
2
VCR
OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
RL
FM UNBAL 75Ω
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
IN 1 IN 2
RL
OUT 1 OUT 2
FRONT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
RL
Audio /video cord
(sold separately)
IN
CONTROL
OUT
VCR (etc.)
You can only record audio signals from video components hooked up with analog connections.
If the input component and the receiver are only connected with an optical digital cable (which is for audio) you
need to connect analog video and audio cables in order to be able to record video programs with soundtracks.
Front
Front video connections are
accessed via the front panel
input selector as “FRONT.”
STANDBY
OFF ON
PHONES VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL IN
FRONT INPUT
LR
AV-IN/OUT AV-IN/OUT
INPUT SIGNAL
DIGITAL
MULTI ch
2
DIGITAL
2
PROLOGIC DTS MPEG
Match the shape of terminal
and the optical plug.
COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR
Portable DVD Player (etc.)
PHONES
HOLDON/OFF
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)
VIRTUAL
PHONES SURR.
STEREO
DVD TV/SAT
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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall
outlet.
Connecting Speakers
A full complement of five speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the
speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called “front”
speakers in the diagram) but we recommend you use five speakers. If you don’t hook up surround speakers you
need to adjust the Listening mode settings (see page 30).
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.
MEMO:
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 Ω to 16 Ω.
Before hooking up your speakers
affix the color-coded stickers with
the appropriate names (for
example, “front right”) to the
speaker wire so you always know
which speaker each wire is
connected to.
While pressing down the
speaker tab push the
speaker wire into the
terminal and release
speaker terminal tab.
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
MONITOR
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
1
OUT
2
VCR
OUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
RL
FM UNBAL 75Ω
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
FRONT
RL
Audio cord
(sold separately)
ANALOG IN
When you’re
hooking up your
subwoofer make
sure its power cord
is disconnected.
Powered
Subwoofer (SW)
FRONT R
(FR)
FRONT L
(FL)
Speaker terminals
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.
1 Twist about 10 mm of bare wire strands together.
2 Push in the speaker terminal tab and insert the wire.
3 Release speaker terminal tab, it should snugly grip the speaker wire.
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
SURROUND
RL
CONTROL
Speaker wire
(sold separately)
SURROUND
(C)
IN
OUT
R (SR)
AC IN
SURROUND
L (SL)
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10 mm
Caution:
Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the
bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.
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Hints on Speaker Placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floor standing,
while others should be placed on stands to sound their
best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should
be placed away from walls. Follow the guidelines on
placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with
your particular speakers to get the most out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend
using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent
possible interference, such as discoloration of the
picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not
have magnetically shielded speakers and notice
discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers
farther away from the TV.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so
that the sound of the center channel is localized at
the TV screen.
CAUTION!
If you choose to install the center speaker on top
of the TV, be sure to secure it by suitable means to
reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from
the speaker falling from the TV in the event of
external shocks such as earthquakes.
Overhead view of speaker set up
Front Left (FL)
Surround Left
(SL)
Center (C)
Listening Position
3-D view of speaker set up
Front
Right (FR)
Subwoofer
(SW)
Surround Right
(SR)
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly
above ear level.
• Try not to install the surround speakers farther away
from the listening position than the front and center
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound
effect.
• Install the subwoofer on the same plane as the front
speakers.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your
speakers as shown on the right. Be sure all speakers are
installed securely to prevent accidents and improve
sound quality.
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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall
outlet.
Connecting Antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality,
connect external antennas (see Using External Antennas, below).
RL
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
VCR
IN
RL
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
1
MONITOR
OUT
2
VCR
OUT
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the
direction that gives the best reception.
Using External Antennas
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
RL
FRONT
SPEAKERS
FM UNBAL 75Ω
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
RL
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically
along a window frame or other suitable area.
Antenna connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together push the tab
back, insert into the hole and release connector.
10mm
CENTER
SU
R
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To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
PAL connector
75 Ω coaxial cable
To improve AM reception
Connect a 5-6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM
antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop
antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(Vinyl-coated wire)
5–6m
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Operating other Pioneer Components with this Unit’s Sensor
By connecting a control cord to the CONTROL terminals of the respective equipment, you can control several Pioneer
components using one remote sensor. Following the diagram below you will see that one component feeds the
CONTROL OUT terminal and on the other end another component is connected to the CONTROL IN terminal. The
component that is the end point (the one that has a cord hooked up to its CONTROL OUT only) it is the component
whose sensor you will use. Point the remote control at that sensor when you want operate the any of the equipment
connected by this system. In the example below you would point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor
of the equipment on the left.
MEMO:
• You can also control Pioneer components by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component.
This type of operation does not require control cords. See page 41 for more information.
• To use this kind of remote control you have to hook up a control cord AND the have the component and
receiver hooked up with analog RCA audio/video cords as well (see page 11-13).
Point remote control towards
remote sensor of component
Components
with an Î mark
Components
with an Î mark
that only has a cord connected
to its CONTROL OUT
terminal
RL
DVD
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DIGITAL
(OPTICAL)
VCR
IN
RL
1
MONITOR
OUT
2
RL
VCR
OUT
AUDIO AUDIO
VIDEO
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
FM UNBAL 75Ω
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
Mono mini plug
(optional)
FRONT
SPEAKERS
RL
SURROUND
CENTER
RL
Mono mini plug
(optional)
IN
OUT
CONTROL
Plugging in the Receiver
After you have connected all your components, including the speakers, plug the receiver into a wall outlet.
SURROUND
CENTER
PEAKERS
MEMO:
• The power cord is removable from main unit for storage.
RL
to wall outlet
IN
CONTROL
OUT
AC IN
Power cord CAUTION!
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull
out the plug by tugging the cord and never
touch the power cord when your hands are wet
as this could cause a short circuit or electric
shock. Do not place the unit or a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord.
Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with
other cords. The power cords should be routed
such that they are not likely to be stepped on.
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give
you an electrical shock. Check the power cord
once in a while. When you find it damaged,
ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.
AC IN
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