User manual PIONEER VSX-C302-S

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-C302-s Operating Instructions IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A NOTE: THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS COMPARTMENT WARNING IS LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE BONNET Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. [. . . ] Press repeatedly to select a Pro Logic II mode (front panel Pro Logic II indicator lights): · MOVIE ­ 5. 1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources · MUSIC ­ 5. 1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources · PROLOGIC ­ 4. 1 channel surround sound (sound from the surround speakers is mono) Note · When playing 88. 2/96 kHz digital sources, only the STEREO listening mode is available. AUTO STEREO MASTER VOLUME · During playback of a multichannel source press AUTO for surround sound playback. The 2 DIGITAL or DTS indicator on the front panel lights depending on the source format. Any active Advanced Surround mode is cancelled. · To switch to stereo playback, press STEREO. The STEREO indicator on the front panel lights. Any active Advanced Surround mode is cancelled, but you can still use the Sound Modes. Note · When you play a multichannel source in STEREO, all channels are mixed to the front speakers. · When playing 88. 2/96 kHz digital sources, only the STEREO listening mode is available. Listening with headphones When headphones are connected, only the STEREO (default) and PHONES SURROUND (virtual surround sound for headphones) modes are available. When you connect a pair of headphones, the listening mode automatically changes to STEREO. When you disconnect them it reverts to the previous mode. 1 Press RECEIVER. 2 With headphones connected, press ADVANCED SURROUND to select PHONES SURROUND, or STEREO for stereo sound. 24 En Home theater sound 06 Using the Advanced Surround effects Advanced Surround effects can be used with multichannel or stereo sources for a variety of additional surround sound effects. · OFF ­ No Sound Mode English · MIDNIGHT ­ For effective surround sound at low volume · QUIET ­ Reduces the impact of deep bass and piercing highs · BRIGHT ­ Adds high-end `sparkle' · S. BASS ­ Adds extra power to the low-end ADVANCED SURROUND Enhancing dialog · Default setting: DIALOG OFF The dialog enhancement feature is designed to make the dialog stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. · Press ADVANCED SURROUND to select an Advanced Surround mode. Press repeatedly to select from: · ADV. MOVIE ­ Gives a movie theater-type sound · ADV. MUSIC ­ Gives a concert hall-type sound · TV SURR. ­ Designed for mono or stereo TV broadcasts and other sources · SPORTS ­ Designed for sports and other programs based on commentary · GAME ­ Creates surround sound from video game sources · EXPANDED ­ Creates an extra wide stereo field · 5-STEREO ­ Designed to give powerful surround sound to stereo music sources · VIRTUAL ­ Creates the impression of surround sound from just the front speakers (Sound Modes are unavailable when VIRTUAL is selected) Note · You can use any of the above Advanced Surround modes with any source. The descriptions are given only as a guide. DIALOG · Press DIALOG to select the amount dialog enhancement. Press repeatedly to select from: · DIALOG OFF ­ No dialog enhancement · DIALOG ON ­ Dialog enhancement Listening with virtual surround back speakers · Default setting: VIR. SB OFF The Virtual Surround Back feature simulates listening with an added surround back channel. In a real theater the surround back speaker would be directly behind you, creating more cohesive and realistic surround sound. Note that the this feature only works when the surround channels are active. Using the Sound Modes The Sound Modes create a variety of tonal and dynamic effects that can be used with multichannel or stereo sources. RECEIVER SOUND MODE VIRTUAL SB 1 · Press SOUND MODE to select a Sound Mode. Press repeatedly to select from: · NATURAL ­ Adjusts the overall tonal balance for better reproduction through small speakers Press RECEIVER. 2 Press VIRTUAL SB repeatedly to switch between VIR. SB ON and VIR. SB OFF. 25 En 07 Using the tuner Chapter 7 Using the tuner Setting the channel step The tuner has been factory preset to the channel allocation value for the area in which you bought it. If it is incorrect for where you're using it, you may experience reduced sound quality. [. . . ] 200 mV/2. 2 k AM tuner section Frequency Range . 531 kHz to 1, 602 kHz (9kHz step) 530 kHz to 1, 700 kHz (10kHz step) Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements . AC 110/120-127/220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption . [. . . ]