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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C301 Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Operating Environment
NOTE: THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS COMPARTMENT WARNING IS LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE BONNET Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Operating Environment Please read through these operating instructions so you Operating environment temperature and humidity: will know how to operate your model properly. After you +5°C –... -
Page 3: Before You Start
• Remote control unit • Don’t place anything on top of the receiver except for • Operating instructions a Pioneer DV-466, 366, 266, 355, 533-K DVD player. If • Speaker cable labels 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Remote Direct function ..... 33 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s Resetting all remote control settings ... 33 sensor . -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
FM UNBAL 75Ω TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS AC IN SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER MONITOR CONTROL DIGITAL IN 220 -230V 240V 110V 120-127V TV/SAT DVR/VCR 110V 220 -230V TV/SAT DVR/VCR (DVD) (TV/SAT) WOOFER 120 -127V 240V AUDIO OPT1 OPT2 COAX VSX-C301 LINE LEVEL... -
Page 6: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player
DVD player and the TV/ IN on this receiver and plug in the other end to a SAT(DVD) OPT1 jack on this receiver. However, you power outlet. VSX-C301 ANTENNA VIDEO AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω... -
Page 7: Introductory Information
Introductory information Chapter 2 Introductory information Introduction to home theater Dialog Enhancement (page 24) Use the Dialog Enhancement feature to accentuate You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen dialog and vocals in a program source and match the to music, but may not be used to home theater systems vertical placement of the center channel with the front that give you many more options (such as surround... -
Page 8: Connecting Your Equipment
CONTROL IN jack / CONTROL OUT jack (page 16) Use to link Pioneer components together to enable all components in the chain to use just one remote control sensor. AC IN (page 16) •... -
Page 9: Installing The Receiver
Connecting your equipment Installing the receiver DVD(TV/SAT) COAX jack (page 10) Coaxial digital audio jack for the DVD input (although • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a it is possible to reassign it to the TV/SAT input). secure and level plane that is stable. -
Page 10: Connecting A Dvd Player And Tv
• If your TV has a built-in digital TV tuner, see also audio. Connecting a TV with a built-in digital TV tuner below. If your DVD player doesn’t have a coaxial digital audio out VSX-C301 ANTENNA VIDEO AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω... -
Page 11: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top
AC IN SPEAKERS FRONT SURROUND CENTER MONITOR CONTROL DIGITAL IN 220 -230V 240V 110V 120-127V TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV/SAT DVR/VCR 110V 220 -230V (DVD) (TV/SAT) WOOFER 120 -127V 240V AUDIO OPT1 OPT2 COAX VSX-C301 DIGITAL OUT VIDEO AUDIO AV OUT STB (TV) -
Page 12: Connecting Other Video Components
DIGITAL IN 220 -230V 240V 110V 120-127V TV/SAT DVR/VCR TV/SAT DVR/VCR 110V 220 -230V (DVD) (TV/SAT) WOOFER 120 -127V 240V AUDIO OPT1 OPT2 COAX VSX-C301 OPTICAL COAXIAL VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO DIGITAL OUT AV OUT AV IN DVR, VCR, etc. -
Page 13: Connecting Equipment To The Front Panel Inputs
L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL). You can • The illustration below shows example connections to use these connections for any kind of audio/video a portable DVD player. component, but they are especially convenient for VSX-C301 MASTER STANDBY/ON STANDBY DIGITAL... -
Page 14: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Placing the speakers Before you can start connecting the speakers, make sure Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly on the quality of the sound. -
Page 15: Connecting Antennas
120 -127V 240V AUDIO OPT1 OPT2 COAX VSX-C301 AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration. • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω in the same way as the AM antenna. -
Page 16: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Unit's Sensor
• You can also set up the supplied remote to control other components in your system (both Pioneer and non-Pioneer). See Using the remote control with other components on page 32 for how to do this. -
Page 17: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front panel MASTER STANDBY/ON STANDBY DIGITAL STEREO PRO LOGICII ADVANCED PHONES SOUND MODE INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME FRONT INPUT VIDEO AUDIO PHONES DIGITAL IN DOWN PHONES jack Remote control sensor When headphones are connected there is no sound INPUT SELECTOR knob (page 22) output from the speakers. -
Page 18: Display
Controls and displays Display DIG (digital) / ANA (analog) (page 27) Indicates whether the current input source is analog or digital. Hi-FS Lights when the current input signal is 88.2/96 kHz digital. Sleep timer indicator (page 27) Lights when the sleep timer has been set. DIALOG indicator (page 24) Lights when Dialog Enhancement is on Input/output channel indicators... -
Page 19: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control Function names printed in green on the remote control SLEEP (page 27) are receiver-related functions. Function names printed in Use to set the sleep timer. blue are for the built-in tuner (see Using the tuner on Input/remote control mode select buttons page 25). -
Page 20: Operating Range Of The Remote Control
Controls and displays SOUND MODE Operating range of the remote control Use to select a SOUND MODE for the current The remote control may not work properly if: source. • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. DIALOG Press to switch on/off DIALOG (dialog •... -
Page 21: Getting Started
Getting started Chapter 5 Getting started Using the Room Setup Note • Default setting: M (medium) / MID • The Room Setup automatically sets up the channel Before using your receiver to enjoy surround sound play- levels and speaker distance according to the room back, we recommend you spend a few minutes using the size. -
Page 22: Playing A Source
Getting started Playing a source Use MASTER VOLUME (front panel or remote) to adjust the volume level. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such • Turn down the volume of your TV so that all the sound as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. -
Page 23: Home Theater Sound
Home theater sound Chapter 6 Home theater sound Playing stereo sources Using this receiver you can enjoy listening to sources, analog or digital, in either stereo or surround sound. Stereo sources, such as CD, FM radio and TV broadcasts, can be played in stereo, or through all your speakers using one of the various Surround modes. -
Page 24: Using The Advanced Surround Effects
Home theater sound Using the Advanced Surround effects • OFF – No Sound Mode • MIDNIGHT – For effective surround sound at low Advanced Surround effects can be used with volume multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects. -
Page 25: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Chapter 7 Using the tuner Setting the channel step Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press the The tuner has been factory preset to the channel TUNE +/– buttons. allocation value for the area in which you bought it. If it is incorrect for where you’re using it, you may experience High speed tuning reduced sound quality. -
Page 26: Memorizing Station Presets
Using the tuner Memorizing station presets Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to choose the first character. If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's Scroll through the letters, numbers and symbols, convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for stopping on the one you want. -
Page 27: Using Other Functions
Using other functions Chapter 8 Using other functions Selecting the input signal type The DVD, TV/SAT, DVR/VCR and FRONT inputs all have • Press the SLEEP button once to view how much time both analog and digital jacks. You can select the type of is left on the timer before shutdown. -
Page 28: Default Receiver Settings
Using other functions Default receiver settings The table below shows the factory default settings. When you reset the system, the receiver reverts to these defaults (see Resetting the system on page 27). Setting type Default setting Page ref. Input Master volume –... -
Page 29: The System Setup Menu
The System Setup menu Chapter 9 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the Center speaker setting Specifies the size of the center speaker: System Setup menu • CENTER S – Small (the cone diameter is less than This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to 12cm) optimize the surround sound performance. - Page 30 The System Setup menu LFE attenuator setting Note Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low • On the ch1 and ch2 settings the sound comes only bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent from the center speaker (or from the front speakers if the ultra-low bass from distorting the sound.
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Page 31: Setting Individual Channel Levels
The System Setup menu Setting individual channel levels Use to set the relative volume of each channel as you find necessary for balanced surround sound. RECEIVER RECEIVER SLEEP DVR/TV AV DIRECT INPUT FRONT FM/AM CH SELECT LEVEL TEST TONE ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND AUTO... -
Page 32: Controlling Other Equipment
RETURN BAND DTV ON/OFF DTV INFO Input/control mode Preset Component DISPLAY CLASS D.ACCESS select button code (manufacturer) DISC ENTER DVD (Pioneer) TV/SAT TV (Pioneer) TV CONTROL DVR/VCR DVD recorder (Pioneer) CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME FRONT LD (Pioneer) FM/AM (built-in tuner) -
Page 33: Recalling Preset Codes
Controlling other equipment Recalling preset codes Note The following steps show you how to recall preset codes • See Preset code list on page 36 for the components for each input and for the TV CONTROL buttons. and manufacturers available. •... -
Page 34: Vcr / Dvd / Ld Player And Dvd Recorder Controls
Controlling other equipment VCR / DVD / LD player and DVD recorder controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see Using the remote control with other components on page 32). Button(s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the components between standby and on. -
Page 35: Cable Tv / Satellite Tv / Digital Tv / Tv Controls
Controlling other equipment Cable TV / satellite TV / digital TV / TV controls This remote can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Using the remote control with other components on page 32). -
Page 36: Preset Code List
Controlling other equipment Preset code list DVD player Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code PIONEER 000, 003, 008, 020, PIONEER PIONEER FUNAI FISHER 410, 412, 420, 425, AKAI 426, 427 601, 602, 607, 608, DENON 003, 010 610, 617, 618, 628... -
Page 37: Additional Information
STANDBY/ON for 10 seconds to switch on. • The cooling fan is broken. • Unplug the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer- • The thermistor (temperature sensor) is accredited repair center. faulty. • The receiver has a serious problem. - Page 38 Additional information Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from subwoofer. • The subwoofer is disconnected or switched • Connect or switch on the subwoofer (see page 13). off. • The subwoofer's settings are incorrect. • Set the subwoofer (see page 29). •...
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Page 39: Surround Sound Formats
Additional information Symptom Cause Remedy The receiver cannot be remote • The remote control batteries have worn out. • Replace the batteries (see page 3). controlled. • You are too far away or at a bad angle for • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the operation. -
Page 40: Specifications
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 656-472-1111 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002E <TPTZC/03D00001>...