VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 1 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 VSX-S300-K 金曜日 午後８時１０分 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu).
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 2 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 WARNING IMPORTANT To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 3 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for equipment These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 4 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 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. Contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . .
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VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 01 6 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Controls and displays Chapter 1: Controls and displays Front panel AUDIO/ VIDEO MULTI- CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-S300 11 12 13 14 13 15 16 INPUT SELECTOR MCACC STANDBY / ON 1 HDMI PHONES PORTABLE / MCACC SETUP MIC 2 3 4 5 1 STANDBY/ON 2 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 7 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Controls and displays 01 The following buttons are not used with this receiver: - iPod USB, NETWORK, , , iPod CTRL Remote control 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between standby and on. STANDBY/ON 1 ECO D AUX S.RTRV A AUX 8 9 iPod USB NETWORK ADAPTER AUTO / DIRECT TUNER BD DVD ALC / STANDARD CD STB GAME ADV SURR RECEIVER TV 2 10 3 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 01 8 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Controls and displays 9 S.RTRV Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 24). 10 Listening mode buttons AUTO/DIRECT – Switches between Auto surround mode (page 22) and Stream Direct playback (page 23). ALC/STANDARD – Press for standard decoding and to switch between the modes of 2 Pro Logic II, 2 Pro Logic IIx, 2 Pro Logic IIz and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page 22).
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 9 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Connecting your equipment 02 Chapter 2: Important Connecting your equipment • To connect the surround back or front height speakers, an additional amplifier is required. Connect the additional amplifier to the PRE OUT SURR BACK/ FRONT HEIGHT outputs of this unit and connect the surround back or front height speakers to the additional amplifier (see Connect the surround back or front height speakers on page 11).
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 02 10 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Connecting your equipment • Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback. • Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 11 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections 02 • Do not allow the speaker cable core to come into contact with the receiver body. Front speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1 2 3 10 mm Other speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 02 12 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 Note • Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the Audio options on page 24 to THRU (THROUGH), if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver). • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case, use a (analog) composite connection.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 13 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Connecting your equipment 02 HDMI/DVI-compatible components Connecting a TV and playback components Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 02 14 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver. Note • When using a digital cable for DVD player audio input, change the Composite Input setting to CD (Coaxial) or DIGITAL AUX (Optical) via the Input Assign menu (see The Input Assign menu on page 30).
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 15 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Connecting your equipment 02 Using external antennas Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Plugging in the receiver To improve FM reception Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the PORTABLE button on the remote control. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player, etc. Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 03 16 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Basic Setup Chapter 3: Basic Setup Canceling the Auto Power Down When this receiver is not used over a period of several hours, it will power down automatically. The automatic power-off timer is set to six hours under factory settings, and the timing can be changed or the power-off function switched off altogether. For details, see The Auto Power Down menu on page 30.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 17 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Basic Setup 03 5 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the Home Menu, then press ENTER. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. Home Menu 1.Auto MCACC 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual SP Setup 3.Pre Out Setting 4.Input Assign 5.HDMI Setup 6.Auto Power Down 7.FL Demo Mode Check! Front Center Surr Surr.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 04 18 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 Basic playback Playing a source Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. SLEEP STANDBY/ON AUDIO DISP SP-AB DIMMER STATUS ECO D AUX S.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 19 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Basic playback Wireless music play When the Bluetooth ADAPTER (Pioneer Model No. AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) is connected to this unit, a product equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology (portable cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can be used to listen to music wirelessly.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 04 20 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Basic playback Listening to the radio Improving FM sound The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later—see Saving station presets below for more on how to do this.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 21 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Basic playback 04 SLEEP An introduction to RDS Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. One feature of RDS is that you can search by type of program. For example, you can search for a station that’s broadcasting a show with the program type, JAZZ.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book ２０１１年４月８日 Choosing the listening mode This receiver offers a variety of listening modes to accommodate playback of various audio formats. Choose one according to your speaker environment or the source. While listening to a source, press the listening mode button repeatedly to select a listening mode you want.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 23 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Listening to your system a. If surround back channel processing (page 25) is switched off, or the surround back speakers are set to NO, 2PLIIx becomes 2PLII (5.1 channel sound). b. You can also adjust the CENTER WIDTH, DIMENSION, and PANORAMA effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 24). c. You can also adjust the HEIGHT GAIN effect (see Setting the Audio options on page 24). d. Cannot be selected when the Pre Out is set to Surr.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 05 24 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Listening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Setting the Up Mix function Setting the Audio options When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. In a 7.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 25 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Listening to your system Setting/What it does TREBLE Adjust the treble level to accentuate or minimize the bottom end. Level)b CH LEV (Channel Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. SB CH (Surround back channel processing)c You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 05 26 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 Option(s) CENTER WIDTHk (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMENSIONk Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 27 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 The Home Menu 06 4 Select the setting you want to adjust. Chapter 6: Manual speaker setup The Home Menu Home Menu Using the Home Menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. Important • The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 06 28 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 • Reset the Auto MCACC if changes are made to the Speaker System setting. Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 16 are correct. 1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu. 2 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2b.Speaker Setting 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker b.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 29 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 The Home Menu 06 5 Adjust the level of each channel using /. Channel Level Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system. 1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu. 2 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2d.Channel Level 2.Manual SP Setup a.Speaker b.Speaker c.X.OVER d.Channel e.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 06 30 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 The Home Menu The Pre Out Setting The Input Assign menu The Auto Power Down menu Specify either using the surround back speaker or the front height speaker connection with the PRE OUT SURR BACK/ FRONT HEIGHT outputs. An additional amplifier is required for the speaker connection. • Default setting: Surr.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 31 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Control with HDMI function Chapter 7: Control with HDMI function Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMIcompatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player or with a component of another make that supports the Control with HDMI functions are possible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable. • Synchronized amp mode The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 07 32 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 When a TV supporting the HDMI Audio Return Channel function is connected to the receiver, the sound of the TV can be input via the HDMI terminal. • ON – The TV’s sound is input via the HDMI terminal. This can only be selected when Control is set to ON. • OFF – The TV’s sound is input from the audio input terminals other than HDMI inputs. 7 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Home Menu.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 33 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Additional information Chapter 8: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 08 34 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 En 午後８時１０分 Additional information Can’t operate the remote control. Replace the batteries (refer to page 8). Operate within 7 m, 30º of the remote sensor (refer to page 8). Remove the obstacle or operate from another position. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. The display is dark or off. Press DIMMER repeatedly to return to the default.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 35 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 Additional information 08 Furnished Parts Resetting the main unit Specifications Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Audio section 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 Press and hold INPUT SELECTOR button on the front panel for more than five seconds, and then press BD button on the remote control.
VSX-S300_SYXCN_En.book 36 ページ ２０１１年４月８日 金曜日 午後８時１０分 http://www.pioneer.co.uk http://www.pioneer.eu © 2011 PIONEER CORPORATION. All rights reserved. PIONEER CORPORATION 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
