PIONEER VSX-C100-S - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL

RECEIVER

VSX-C100

VSX-C100-S

Operating Instructions

CAUTION:

THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED

AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM

MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. THEREFORE INSTALL

THE UNIT SUITABLE PLACES EASY TO DISCONNECT THE

MAINS PLUG IN CASE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE MAINS PLUG

OF UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL SOCKET

WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.

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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.

[For U.S. model]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on

the bottom plate of the unit. Please write this serial

number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it

in a secure area. This is for your security.

NOTE: THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS COMPARTMENT WARNING IS LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE BONNET

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to

operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu-

ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en-

ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with

Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION

CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE

BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS

ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE

POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE

COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF

SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS

EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

English

READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety

and operating instructions should be

read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and

operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING -- Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. The product

should be cleaned only with a polishing

cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean

with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides

or other volatile liquids since they may

corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments

not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause

hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use

this product near water -- for example,

near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or

near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES -- Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall,

causing serious injury to a child or adult,

and serious damage to the product. Use

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

table

recommended

the

manufacturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer's instructions,

and should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

CART -- A product and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart

combination to overturn.

VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and

to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from

overheating, and these openings must

not be blocked or covered. The openings

should never be blocked by placing the

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

similar surface. This product should not

be placed in a built-in installation such

as a bookcase or rack unless proper

ventilation

provided

the

manufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to.

POWER SOURCES -- This product should

be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your

product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION The appliance should be in-

stalled in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of

the appliance should be unplugged from

the outlet when left un-used for a long

period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

If this product is equipped with a

polarized alternating current line plug (a

plug having one blade wider than the

other), it will fit into the outlet only one

way. This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

should still fail to fit, contact your

electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug.

If this product is equipped with a three-

wire grounding type plug, a plug having

a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into

a grounding type power outlet. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug into the outlet, contact your

electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION -- Power-

supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the

product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If

an outside antenna or cable system is

connected to the product, be sure the

antenna or cable system is grounded so

as to provide some protection against

voltage surges and built-up static

charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

information with regard to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements

for the grounding electrode. See Figure

LIGHTNING -- For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when

it is left unattended and unused for long

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

outlet and disconnect the antenna or

cable system. This will prevent damage

to the product due to lightning and

power-line surges.

POWER LINES -- An outside antenna

system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other

electric light or power circuits, or where

it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna

system, extreme care should be taken

to keep from touching such power lines

or circuits as contact with them might

be fatal.

OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never

push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out

parts that could result in a fire or electric

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

the product.

SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service

this product yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug

this product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions

as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the

product to its normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance -- this indicates

a need for service.

REPLACEMENT

PARTS

When

replacement parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the product is

in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -- The

product should not be mounted to a

wall or ceiling.

HEAT -- The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including amplifiers) that

produce heat.

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operating Environment H045 En

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

°C +35°C (+41°F +95°F); less than 85%RH (cooling

vents not blocked)

Do not install in the following locations

Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial

light

Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated

location

VENTILATION: When installing this unit, make sure

to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 50 cm at rear, and 10 cm at

each side).

WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire

hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered

with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Also

do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed, sofa, or

fabric having a thick pile.

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When using this product follow the instructions

written on the underside of the unit, which concern

rated voltage, etc.

This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires

repair will be charged for even during the warranty

period.

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TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR

SWITCHES (multi-voltage

model only)

Only multi-voltage model is provided with these

switches. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V

and 220 V only. Never use this model with the 110 V

setting in Saudi Arabia.

Only multi-voltage model is provided with

this(these) switch(switches).

U.S. and Canadian models are not pro-vided with these

switches.

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The line voltage selector switches are on the rear panel.

Check that they are set properly before plugging the

power cord into the household wall socket. If the

voltage is not properly set or if you move to an area

where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector

switches as follows.

1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.

2. First, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the

voltage selector at the right, and adjust so that the tip

of the groove points to the voltage value of your area.

3. Next, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the

voltage selector at the left and adjust until the voltage

is the same as at the right.

CAUTION 220 V

Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 volts. If your

area is different, change voltage selectors settings.

TWOVOLTAGE

SELECTORS

220V

110V

120 -127V

240V

220V

240V

110V

120-127V

English

Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo-

ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-

D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato-

ries.

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Compatibility with the Home

Theater Formats

Dolby Digital, DTS Sound Decoders

These highly evolved multichannel sound formats are

the heart of home theater. They deliver realistic multi-

channel sound that can turn any living room into a

theater, reproducing all the sound effects of the original

movie. The VSX-C100/C100-S has the flexibility to

decode all these formats.

Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder

The VSX-C100/C100-S reproduces this industry-leading

format with excellent clarity. With it you can get

multichannel surround sound even from two channel

and Dolby Surround sources.

Home Theater Listening Modes

Custom Designed Listening Modes (p.35)

These modes enhance the sound of sources from movies

and music to TV and video games for a more dramatic

effect. These are each designed to accentuate specific

sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of

possibilities.

VIRTUAL Mode (p.35)

This especially designed listening mode uses only two

channels but through sound imaging imitates a full

surround sound. It allows you to experience surround

sound with only two speakers.

PHONES SURROUND Mode (p.35)

This new headphone mode allows the user to get a

surround-like sound while listening on headphones

designed to accommodate this technology.

Sound Modes (p.37)

This unit also has especially created Sound Modes that

can enhance your listening experience and bring out the

best in each soundtrack. Each mode is designed to bring

out a specific quality of the soundtrack or balance the

sound. The NATURAL corrects the frequencies for small

speakers to achieve better theater-like surround sound.

The MIDNIGHT listening mode allows you to obtain

excellent surround sound effects even when listening at

low volumes, something that was previously impossible.

The QUIET mode provides good sound by smoothing

out harsh noises in the soundtrack. This is achieved by

reducing the bass and treble. The BRIGHT mode flattens

out the total frequency output to match the charactersics

of the front speakers. The S.BASS mode gives you added

bass for that driving punch that really livens up your

music or makes a film more realistic.

Features

Easy-to-use Remote Control

This new remote control is extremely convenient to use.

One button is dedicated to one task in the control of the

receiver, eliminating confusing buttons whose purpose

are unclear. In addition, this remote can be used to

operate a variety of other components simply by

recalling the appropriate setup codes.

Easy Setup for Quick Home Use

This receiver features an automatic setup function that

senses which speakers you have hooked up and

automatically sets the receiver for proper surround

sound. Thus, you can start enjoying home theater

immediately after hooking up your speakers and

components, without worrying about difficult setup

procedures.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy

when the receiver is in standby mode.

TruSurround and the

® symbol are trade-

marks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technol-

ogy is incorporated under license from SRS

Labs, Inc.