Pioneer VSX-C100-S Manuale Utente

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-C100Operating Instructions

10EnCAUTION:Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards asleakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:• Never use new and old ba

English11En02Connecting Your EquipmentCoaxial Cords/Optical CablesCommercially available digital audio coaxial cords(standard video cords can also be

12EnConnecting Your EquipmentDIGITAL AUDIO OUTOPTICALCOAXIALANALOG OUTLRSVIDEO OUTMONITOR INCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOROUTDVD

English13EnConnecting Your EquipmentDIGITAL OUTAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOROUTDVDDVD(DVD)COAXRRAUD IODIGIT

14EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsConnect your video components to the terminals as shown below.If you have a Digital Video Reco

English15EnConnecting Your EquipmentSTANDBY/ONPHONESVIDEO AUDIODIGITAL INLRFRONT INPUT2DIGITAL2DTSINPUT SIGNALAUTOADVANCEDSOUNDMODEPHONES/VIRTUALSURR

16EnConnecting Your EquipmentAC INCONTROLCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOROUTDVDDVD(DVD)COAXRRAUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEOLLANTENNA

English17EnConnecting Your EquipmentHints on Speaker PlacementSpeakers are usually designed with a particular place-ment in mind. Some are designed to

18EnConnecting Your EquipmentAM Antenna connectorsTwist the exposed wire strands together push the tabback, insert into the hole and release connector

English19EnConnecting Your EquipmentAC INCONTROLCENTER LRLRINOUTSPEAKERSFRONT SURROUNDAC INCONTROLCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOR

2EnThank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you willknow how to operate your model properly. Aft

20En03Front Panel1 STANDBY/ON (Main power) buttonPressing this button switches the receiver ON fromSTANDBY mode.RECEIVER button on the remote contro

English21EnDisplays & ControlsRear Panel1 TV/SAT IN terminals (connect a TV/SAT set topbox here, see page 13)Use these terminals to input a TV/SAT

Displays & Controls22EnRemote ControlAll the buttons on the remote control are explained here. See pages 49 & 50 for details relating to using

Displays & ControlsEnglish23EnENTER button:Use this button to enter Room Setup commands.You can also use this button to exit a SETUPmode.6 Volume

24En04Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other) PlayerIf you don’t set the following two features correctly you may experience problems with your s

English25EnBasic PlaybackPlaying a SourceHere are the basic instructions for playing a disc or videotape (or any other source) with your home theater

26EnLSRSLCRSW05Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundRoom SetupThis setup establishes the distances from your speakers to your normal listening position. It

English27EnPersonalizing Your SurroundSoundThis receiver will make the necessary speakers settingsautomatically so you can use it to get enjoyable sur

28EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundFront speakers settingThis settings establishes the size and configuration of thefront speakers you have connected

English29EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundLFE attenuator settingDolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-lowbass tones. Set the LFE attenuato

3EnEnglishManufactured under license from Dolby Labo-ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dol

30EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundDual mono settingDual mono has two different audio channels in it. Youcan use it to listen to soundtracks that have

English31EnInput attenuator settingYou can set the input signal to be lowered if it isdistorting. This is only possible for analog signals,digital sig

32EnSetting the Volume Level ofEach Channel (adjusting thespeaker volume balance)Use to set the relative volume of each channel as youfind necessary.1

English33EnListening ModesIntrinsic to home theater, surround sound delivers a realistic and powerful soundtrack that recreates the movietheater exper

34EnPlayback ModesSelecting a Listening ModeChoose a listening mode that suits the soundtrack you are listening to or achieves the effect you want, as

English35EnPlayback Modes1 Press SOUND MODE.2 Cycle through the different possibilitiesusing the SOUND MODE button and selectthe one you want.Refer

36En07Using the TunerFinding a StationThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM andAM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual

English37EnSOURCERECEIVERSLEEPAUTOSURROUNDSIGNAL SELECTADVANCEDSOUNDMODEDIMMERSETUPEXITSEARCHECLASSCMPXDTV CONTROLD.ACCESSEAENTERTEST TONETOP MENU ME

38EnUsing the TunerRecalling Memorized StationsHaving memorized up to 30 stations (see the previousexplanation for how to do this), preset stations ca

English39EnUsing the TunerAn Introduction to RDSRadio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is asystem used by FM radio stations to provide liste

4EnContentsCongratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your m

40EnWhen the tuner finds a program type you searchedfor, the frequency display will blink for about 5seconds and then the display will show FINISHbrie

English41EnAn Introduction to EONEON (Enhanced Other Network information)EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequenc

42EnUsing EON1 Press the FM/AM button to put the receiverin FM tuner mode.2 Tune into an FM station (see p. 36).When an FM station is broadcasting a

43EnEnglish08Using Other FunctionsMuting the SoundUse this feature to mute the volume.Changing the DisplayBrightness (DIMMER button)The display on the

44EnUsing Other FunctionsInput Signal SelectThis button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG,DIGITAL or AUTO, sent to the receiver. You need to ta

45EnEnglishSpeakers (Front, Center, Surround) settingPageSubwoofer settingLFE attenuatorFront speakers distanceCenter speakers distanceSurround speake

46En09Controlling the Rest of Your SystemChanging the Remote Control ModeThe remote control that comes with this receiver is very flexible and can be

47EnEnglish2LED1 While pressing the ENTER button press theInput/Control Mode Select button you wantto preset. For the TV CONTROL buttonspress the TV C

48EnControlling the Rest of Your SystemSOURCERECEIVERSLEEPAUTOSURROUNDSIGNAL SELECTADVANCEDSOUNDMODEDIMMERSETUPEXITSEARCHECLASSCMPXDTV CONTROLD.ACCESS

49EnEnglishCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes o

English5EnHome Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theatersys

50EnControlling the Rest of Your SystemCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the

51EnEnglishControlling the Rest of Your System DVDManufacturer CodeTOSHIBA 001SONY 002PANASONIC 003JVC 004SAMSUNG 005SHARP 006AKAI 007RCA 009, 011DEN

52EnControlling the Rest of Your SystemSCHAUB LORENZ 642SEG 642, 646SEI 632, 640, 649SELECO 631, 642SIAREM 632, 649SINUDYNE 632, 639, 640, 649SKANTIC

53EnEnglishControlling the Rest of Your System DVD RecorderManufacturer CodePIONEER 456 TAPEManufacturer CodeAKAI 829ARCAM 810DENON 810, 827FISHER 8

54En10Additional InformationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something

55EnEnglishSymptomNo sound from surroundor center speakers.No sound fromsubwooferSound is produced fromanalog components, butnot from digital ones(DVD

56EnAdditional InformationSymptomThe sound distorts.You can only hear treblefrom speakers.No image is output whenan input is selected.The settings hav

57EnEnglish11Techno Know HowDolby Digital and Dolby SurroundDolby Digital is the most widely used system to record soundtracks on DVDs and other media

58EnPlayback FormatsThis receiver is equipped with many different playback formats and this flexibility should allow you to get stereo orsurround soun

59EnEnglishAmplifier SectionContinuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)FRONT... 25 W + 25 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω)Continuous Power Output (SURROUND M

6EnQuick Start GuideAC INCONTROLCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOROUTDVDDVD(DVD)COAXRRAUD IODIGITAL IN AUD IOVIDEOLLANTENNA12INOUTSP

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7EnEnglishQuick Start GuideLastly, hook up your DVD player to the DVD IN VIDEO and your TV to the MONITOR OUT VIDEO terminals asshown above and plug i

8EnAdvanced/Customized SettingsIf you want to customize your home theater to your environment, equipment or personal tastes, many settings areavailabl

9EnEnglish01Introductory InformationWhen Making CableConnectionsBe careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bendsthe cables over the top of this