Pioneer VSX-C100 Stereo System User Manual


 
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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 6
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
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
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Preset Code List 49
10 Additional 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