Pioneer VSX-C100-S User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-C100
VSX-C100-S
Operating Instructions
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - VSX-C100-S

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-C100VSX-C100-SOperating Instructions

Page 2 - [For U.S. model]

10EnAdvanced/Customized SettingsIf you want to customize your home theater to your environment, equipment or personal tastes, many settings areavailab

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

11EnEnglish01Introductory InformationWhen Making CableConnectionsBe careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bendsthe cables over the top of thi

Page 4 - SWITCHES (multi-voltage

12EnCAUTION:Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards asleakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:• Never use new and old ba

Page 5 - Features

English13En02Connecting Your EquipmentCoaxial Cords/Optical CablesCommercially available digital audio coaxial cords(standard video cords can also be

Page 6 - Contents

14EnConnecting Your EquipmentBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC walloutlet.Conn

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English15EnConnecting Your EquipmentOptical cable (soldseparately, don’tpinch or bendcable sharply)Audio cord(sold separately)Video cord (sold separat

Page 8

16EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsConnect your video components to the terminals as shown next page.If you have a Digital Video

Page 9

English17EnConnecting Your EquipmentSTANDBY/ONPHONESVIDEO AUDIODIGITAL INLRFRONT INPUT2DIGITAL2DTSINPUT SIGNALAUTOADVANCEDSOUNDMODEPHONES/VIRTUALSURR

Page 10 - Quick Start Guide

18EnConnecting Your EquipmentAC INCONTROLCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOROUTDVDDVDCOAXRRAUDIODIGITAL IN AUDIOVIDEOLL12INOUTSPEAKER

Page 11 - Introductory Information

English19EnConnecting Your EquipmentHints on Speaker PlacementSpeakers are usually designed with a particular place-ment in mind. Some are designed to

Page 12

2EnCAUTION:THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTEDAND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROMMAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. THEREFORE INSTALL

Page 13 - Connecting Your Equipment

20EnConnecting Your EquipmentAM Antenna connectorsTwist the exposed wire strands together push the tabback, insert into the hole and release connector

Page 14

English21EnConnecting Your EquipmentOperating other Pioneer Components with this Unit’s SensorBy connecting a control cord to the CONTROL terminals of

Page 15

22En03Front Panel1 STANDBY/ON (Main power) buttonPressing this button switches the receiver ON fromSTANDBY mode.RECEIVER button on the remote contro

Page 16 - Connecting Video Components

English23EnDisplays & ControlsRear Panel1 TV/SAT IN terminals (connect a TV/SAT set topbox here, see page 15)Use these terminals to input a TV/SAT

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Displays & Controls24EnRemote ControlAll the buttons on the remote control are explained here. See pages 47 & 48 for details relating to using

Page 18 - Connecting Speakers

Displays & ControlsEnglish25EnENTER button:Use this button to enter Room Setup commands.You can also use this button to exit a SETUPmode.6 Volume

Page 19 - Hints on Speaker Placement

26En04Checking the Settings on Your DVD (or other) PlayerIf you don’t set the following two features correctly you may experience problems with your s

Page 20 - Connecting Antennas

English27EnBasic PlaybackPlaying a SourceHere are the basic instructions for playing a disc or videotape (or any other source) with your home theater

Page 21 - Plugging in the Receiver

28EnLSRSLCRSW05Fine Tuning Your Surround SoundRoom SetupThis setup establishes the distances from your speakers to your normal listening position. It

Page 22 - Displays & Controls

English29EnPersonalizing Your SurroundSoundThis receiver will make the necessary speakers settingsautomatically so you can use it to get enjoyable sur

Page 23 - Rear Panel

3EnEnglishREAD INSTRUCTIONS — All the safetyand operating instructions should beread before the product is operated.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety a

Page 24 - Remote Control

30EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundFront speakers settingThis settings establishes the size and configuration of thefront speakers you have connected

Page 25

English31EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundLFE attenuator settingDolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-lowbass tones. Set the LFE attenuato

Page 26 - Basic Playback

32EnFine Tuning Your Surround SoundDual mono settingDual mono has two different audio channels in it. Youcan use it to listen to soundtracks that have

Page 27 - Playing a Source

English33EnInput attenuator settingYou can set the input signal to be lowered if it isdistorting. This is only possible for analog signals,digital sig

Page 28 - Room Setup

34EnSetting the Volume Level ofEach Channel (adjusting thespeaker volume balance)Use to set the relative volume of each channel as youfind necessary.1

Page 29 - Personalizing Your Surround

English35EnListening ModesIntrinsic to home theater, surround sound delivers a realistic and powerful soundtrack that recreates the movietheater exper

Page 30

36EnPlayback ModesSelecting a Listening ModeChoose a listening mode that suits the soundtrack you are listening to or achieves the effect you want, as

Page 31 - LFE attenuator setting

English37EnPlayback Modes1 Press SOUND MODE.2 Cycle through the different possibilities usingthe SOUND MODE button and select the one youwant.Refer to

Page 32 - Dynamic range control setting

38En07Using the TunerFinding a StationThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM andAM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual

Page 33 - Coaxial connection setting

English39EnTuning Directly to a StationSometimes, you'll already know the frequency of thestation you want to listen to. In this case, you can si

Page 34 - Each Channel (adjusting the

4EnOperating Environment H045 EnOperating environment temperature and humidity:+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH (coolingvents not blocked

Page 35 - Playback Modes

40EnUsing the TunerRecalling Memorized StationsHaving memorized up to 30 stations (see the previousexplanation for how to do this), preset stations ca

Page 36 - Selecting a Listening Mode

41EnEnglish08Using Other FunctionsMuting the SoundUse this feature to mute the volume.Changing the DisplayBrightness (DIMMER button)The display on the

Page 37 - Selecting a Sound Mode

42EnUsing Other FunctionsInput Signal SelectThis button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG,DIGITAL or AUTO, sent to the receiver. You need to ta

Page 38 - Using the Tuner

43EnEnglishSpeakers (Front, Center, Surround) settingPageSubwoofer settingLFE attenuatorFront speakers distanceCenter speakers distanceSurround speake

Page 39 - Memorizing Stations

44En09Controlling the Rest of Your SystemChanging the Remote Control ModeThe remote control that comes with this receiver is very flexible and can be

Page 40 - Naming Memorized Stations

45EnEnglish2LED1 While pressing the ENTER button press theInput/Control Mode Select button you wantto preset. For the TV CONTROL buttonspress the TV C

Page 41 - Using Other Functions

46EnControlling the Rest of Your System1Clearing the Preset CodesClears all presets, all learned functions and restores thefactory presets.1 While pre

Page 42 - Resetting the System

47EnEnglishCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes o

Page 43

48EnControlling the Rest of Your SystemCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the

Page 44 - RECEIVER

49EnEnglishControlling the Rest of Your SystemPreset Code List DVDManufacturer CodeTOSHIBA 001SONY 002PANASONIC 003JVC 004SAMSUNG 005SHARP 006AKAI 00

Page 45 - Recalling Preset Codes

5EnEnglishManufactured under license from Dolby Labo-ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dol

Page 46 - Clearing the Preset Codes

50En10Additional InformationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something

Page 47 - )s(nottuBnoitcnuFstnenopmoC

51EnEnglishSymptomNo sound from surroundor center speakers.No sound fromsubwooferSound is produced fromanalog components, butnot from digital ones(DVD

Page 48

52EnAdditional InformationSymptomThe sound distorts.You can only hear treblefrom speakers.No image is output whenan input is selected.The settings hav

Page 49 - Preset Code List

53EnEnglish11Techno Know HowDolby Digital and Dolby SurroundDolby Digital is the most widely used system to record soundtracks on DVDs and other media

Page 50 - Additional Information

54EnTechno Know HowRecording FormatsThese are the recording formats. Determining what kind of playback format is being employed with any particularrec

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55EnEnglishTechno Know How

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56EnAmplifier SectionContinuous average power output of 21 watts*per channel, min., at 6 ohms, from 20 Hz to20,000 Hz with no more than 0.9 %** totalh

Page 53 - Techno Know How

57EnEnglishTechno Know HowAmplifier SectionMaximum Output Power... 41 W / ch (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 6 Ω)Continuous Power Output (STE

Page 55

59EnEnglish

Page 56 - Specifications (U.S. model)

6EnContentsCongratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your m

Page 57

<TNGZC/02D00001>Published by Pioneer Corporation.Copyright © 2002 Pioneer Corporation.All rights reserved.<ARB7259-A>PI

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English7EnHome Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theatersys

Page 59

8EnAC INCONTROLCENTER LRLRSUBWOOFEROUTOUTFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPMONITOROUTDVDDVDCOAXRRAUDIODIGITAL IN AUDIOVIDEOLL12INOUTSPEAKERSFRONT SURROUNDDVR / VCRDV

Page 60 - PIONEER CORPORATION

9EnEnglishQuick 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

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