User manual PIONEER VSX-C301

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C301 Operating Instructions 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. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. [. . . ] · When playing 88. 2/96 kHz digital sources, only the STEREO listening mode is available. When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode automatically changes to STEREO. 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 With headphones connected, press ADVANCED SURROUND to select PHONES SURROUND, or STEREO for stereo sound. 23 En 06 Home theater sound Using the Advanced Surround effects Advanced Surround effects can be used with multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects. · Press SOUND MODE to select a Sound Mode. Press repeatedly to select from: · OFF ­ No Sound Mode · MIDNIGHT ­ For effective surround sound at low volume · QUIET ­ Reduces the impact of deep bass and piercing highs · BRIGHT ­ Adds high-end `sparkle' · S. BASS ­ Adds extra power to the low-end. RECEIVER RECEIVER SOURCE SLEEP DVD AV DIRECT STB DVR/TV INPUT TEST TONE VIDEO FRONT LEVEL FM/AM CH SELECT ADVANCED SURROUND SIGNAL SELECT AUTO STEREO SOUND MODE SURROUND DIALOG MUTE MASTER VOLUME ROOM SETUP TUNE DTV MENU T. EDIT SYSTEM SETUP Enhancing dialog · Default setting: DIALOG OFF The dialog enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. TEST TONE LEVEL CH SELECT AUTO STEREO SOUND MODE MUTE SURROUND SIGNAL SELECT · Press ADVANCED SURROUND to select an Advanced Surround mode. ­ Designed for mono or stereo TV broadcasts and other sources · SPORTS ­ Designed for sports and other programs based on commentary · GAME ­ Creates surround sound from video game sources · EXPANDED ­ Creates an extra wide stereo field · 5-STEREO ­ Designed to give powerful surround sound to stereo music sources · VIRTUAL ­ Creates the impression of surround sound from just the front speakers (Sound Modes are unavailable when VIRTUAL is selected) DIALOG MASTER VOLUME ROOM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP · Press DIALOG to select the amount dialog enhancement. Press repeatedly to select from: · DIALOG OFF ­ No dialog enhancement · DIALOG ON ­ Dialog enhancement Listening with virtual surround back speakers · Default setting: VIR. SB OFF The Virtual Surround Back feature simulates listening with an added surround back channel. In a real theater the surround back speaker would be directly behind you, creating more cohesive and realistic surround sound. Note that the this feature only works when the surround channels are active. RECEIVER · You can use any of the above Advanced Surround modes with any source. The descriptions are given only as a guide. SOURCE RECEIVER Using the Sound Modes The Sound Modes create a variety of tonal and dynamic effects that can be used with multichannel or stereo sources. SLEEP DVD AV DIRECT STB DVR/TV INPUT TEST TONE VIDEO FRONT LEVEL FM/AM CH SELECT AUTO STEREO SOUND MODE SURROUND SIGNAL SELECT DIALOG MUTE MASTER VOLUME ROOM SETUP TUNE SYSTEM SETUP T. EDIT MENU ST ST RECEIVER RECEIVER SOURCE DTV MENU TOP MENU ENTER SLEEP DVD AV DIRECT STB DVR/TV AUDIO TUNE VIDEO FRONT LEVEL FM/AM CH SELECT ADVANCED SURROUND SIGNAL SELECT VIRTUAL SB EON RETURN DIMMER BAND A RF ATT GUIDE SEARCH SUBTITLE INPUT TEST TONE AUTO STEREO SOUND MODE SURROUND DIALOG 1 Press RECEIVER. MUTE MASTER VOLUME ROOM SETUP TUNE DTVMENU T EDIT SYSTEM SETUP 2 Press VIRTUAL SB repeatedly to switch between VIR. SB ON and VIR. SB OFF. 24 En Using the tuner 07 Chapter 7 English Using the tuner Finding a station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later--see Memorizing station presets on page 25 for more on how to do this. MASTER VOLUME ROOM SETUP TUNE DTV MENU TOP MENU ST ST T. EDIT MENU SYSTEM SETUP RF attenuator mode If the radio signal is too strong and/or the sound is distorting press the RF ATT button to attenuate (lower) the radio signal input and reduce the distortion (for FM stations only). Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control. AUDIO TUNE VIRTUAL SB EON RETURN DIMMER BAND A RF ATT GUIDE SEARCH SUBTITLE ENTER AUDIO TUNE VIRTUAL SB EON RETURN DIMMER BAND A RF ATT DISPLAY CLASS MPX GUIDE SEARCH SUBTITLE B B DISPLAY C CLASS D MPX E D. ACCESS C D E D. ACCESS DISC DISC ENTER 10 ENTER 10 TV CONTROL 1 Press the FM/AM button on the remote control to put it in tuner mode. Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold either the TUNE +/­ buttons for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press the TUNE +/­ buttons. High speed tuning Press and hold the TUNE +/­ buttons for high speed tuning, releasing the button once the desired frequency is reached. CHANNEL INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME 1 Press the FM/AM button on the remote control to put it in tuner mode. 3 Press D. ACCESS (Direct access). 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station. For example, to tune to 106. 00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. · If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the D. ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again. Memorizing station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. The receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX mode If there is interference or noise during a stereo FM radio broadcast (the STEREO indicator is lit), or the radio reception is weak, press MPX (remote control only) to switch the receiver into mono reception mode (the MONO indicator lights). This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. 25 En 07 Using the tuner MPX setting (see MPX mode on page 25) and the RF attenuator setting (see RF attenuator mode on page 25). MODE MUTE SELECT MASTER VOLUME ROOM SETUP TUNE DTV MENU TOP MENU ST ST T. EDIT MENU GUIDE SEARCH SUBTITLE TUNE VIRTUAL SB EON RETURN DIMMER BAND A RF ATT SYSTEM SETUP 7 Enter up to three more characters in the same way. Any time you want to exit the process you can press the T. EDIT button. [. . . ] The shutter of the optical terminal doesn't close after removing plug. Audio can be heard from an analog input other than the one currently selected. · The terminal is fine but the shutter won't close. · One of the SCART cables is not properly connected. · Re-plug in the SCART cables making sure that they are fully inserted. Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Surround · If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity. · Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. [. . . ]