Pioneer VSX-330-K Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 VSX-330 AV Receiver http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu). Discover the benefits of registering your product online at Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Operating Environment
CAUTION Operating Environment TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT Operating environment temperature and humidity: REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F); less than 85 %RH PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED (cooling vents not blocked) SERVICE PERSONNEL. - Page 3 Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries Symbol for These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean equipment that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read 03 Basic playback 06 Additional information through these operating instructions so you will know how to Playing a source Troubleshooting ......18 . -
Page 5: Before You Start
Before you start Flow of settings on the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an Specify the size and number of speakers you’ve Checking what’s in the box abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used easily connected after following the procedure below to make the connections Please check that you’ve received the following supplied... -
Page 6: Controls And Displays
Chapter Controls and displays Front panel PRESET / INPUT SELECTOR – Use to select preset radio stations ALC/STANDARD SURR – Press for standard decoding dial Selects an input source (page 18). (page 21). and to switch between the modes of Pro Logic and NEO:6, and the Auto level control stereo mode (page... -
Page 7: Display
Controls and displays Display HDMI – Lights when an HDMI signal is selected. Blinks PHASE DTS indicators Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 24). when an HDMI signal is selected and selected HDMI input DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio is not provided. -
Page 8: Remote Control
(page 18). This RETURN – Confirm and exit the current menu screen. will enable you to control other Pioneer components with the remote control. MENU – Displays the TOOLS menu of Blu-ray Disc player. – It is not used with this receiver. -
Page 9: Loading The Batteries
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as SOURCE leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions: Turns on or off the power of the Pioneer DVD/DVR units when is selected using the input function buttons. Never use new and old batteries together. -
Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment
Chapter Connecting your equipment Hints on the speaker placement Placing the speakers Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The By connecting the left and right front speakers (L/R), the center speaker (C), the left and right following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system. -
Page 11: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Subwoofer Front right Front left Connecting the speakers Center The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround LINE LEVEL sound. -
Page 12: Making Cable Connections
Connecting your equipment • If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting Note Making cable connections the resolution settings on your component or display. Note ®/ • Use a High Speed HDMI ™ Cable. If HDMI cable other that some components (such as video game units) have Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as ®/... -
Page 13: Analog Audio Cables
Connecting your equipment Analog audio cables Standard RCA video cables About video outputs connection Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio These cables are the most common type of video connection This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. When you components. -
Page 14: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components
Connecting your equipment HDMI/DVI-compatible components Connecting a TV and playback components Game console DVD player, HDD/DVD Blu-ray Disc player, Set-top box recorder Blu-ray Disc recorder 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. -
Page 15: Connecting Your Component With No Hdmi Terminal
Connecting your equipment Connecting your component with no HDMI terminal This diagram shows connections of a TV and DVD player (or other DVD player Set-top box playback component) with no HDMI terminal to the receiver. Important Select one Select one VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT •... -
Page 16: Connecting Antennas
Connecting your equipment To improve AM reception Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction Connecting antennas Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM giving the best reception. antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as Connect the FM wire antenna into the FM antenna loop antenna. -
Page 17: Connecting A Usb Device
A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. -
Page 18: Basic Playback
Chapter Basic playback AUTO/DIRECT SIG SEL Press to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and Press to select the audio input signal Playing a source start playback of the source. corresponding to the source component. Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound Each press cycles through the following: a DVD disc) with your home theater system. - Page 19 Basic playback Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more • details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. In order to enjoy the picture and/or sound from devices connected to each terminal, select the input by doing the following. •...
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Page 20: Playing A Usb Device
MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates: • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or • 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 320 kbps bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and (128 kbps or higher recommended);... -
Page 21: Listening To The Radio
Basic playback Saving station presets Listening to station presets Listening to the radio If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall Saving station presets above if you haven’t done this already. -
Page 22: An Introduction To Rds (For Europe)
Basic playback Note Displaying RDS information An introduction to RDS (For Europe) In addition, there are three other program types, ALARM, • Use the DISP button to display the different types of RDS Radio Data System (RDS) is a system used by most FM radio ALARMTST, and NO TYPE. -
Page 23: Listening To Your System
Chapter Listening to your system You can also adjust the C.IMG effect (see Setting the Audio Choosing the listening mode Listening in surround sound ALC/ options on page 24). ALC/ STANDARD SURR STANDARD • You can choose the STEREO mode by using STEREO button. -
Page 24: Using Stream Direct
Listening to your system • If your subwoofer has a phase control switch, set it to the Cut back on power consumption. Suitable ECO MODE 1 Using the Sound Retriever plus (+) sign (or 0°). However, the effect you can actually for contents that are mainly high level feel when Phase Control is set to ON on this receiver (mainly music). - Page 25 Listening to your system / Setting/What it does Option(s) Setting/What it does Option(s) to set it as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each DRC (Dynamic Range Control) –3 to +3 DIMEN (Dimension) AUTO setting. Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie Default: 0 Adjusts the surround sound balance from soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,...
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Page 26: Changing The Tv Format Setting Of Graphical User Interface
Listening to your system • The functions that can be set differ depending on the input signal or speaker settings. Changing the TV format setting of Graphical AUTO DIRECT PURE DIRECT STEREO ALC/ ADV SURR Using the User Interface SURROUND STANDARD headphones Analog... -
Page 27: Home Menu
Chapter Home Menu Select the setting you want to adjust. Using the Home Menu Manual speaker setup The following section shows you how to make detailed This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize Ho me Me nu settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also the surround sound performance. -
Page 28: X.over
Home Menu • Subwoofer – LFE signals and bass frequencies of X.Over Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ from the Home Menu. channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer • Default setting: 100Hz when YES is selected (see notes below). Choose the PLUS Select ‘Channel Level’... -
Page 29: Speaker Distance
Home Menu Note The Input Assign menu The Auto Power Down menu • If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take (CD) audio input terminal is assigned to CD under factory Set to automatically turn off the receiver after a specified time the readings from your main listening position and adjust settings, but this can be changed to TV input. -
Page 30: The Hdmi Setup Menu
Home Menu • The CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) function may Choose the ‘4k60p Setting’ setting you want. The HDMI Setup menu activate when the ARC function is turned ON, causing If the TV to be connected using HDMI supports 4K/60p, power to turn ON and OFF and the input to switch from one If your TV supports an audio return channel (ARC) function, you can switch the 4k60p setting in accordance with TV... -
Page 31: Additional Information
subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to the highest Lower the volume level. ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your company to carry out repair work. -
Page 32: Hdmi
Additional information In order to operate TUNER and USB functions, first press the HDMI Important information regarding the HDMI TUNER or USB button before operating. connection No picture or sound. The display is dark. If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI ... -
Page 33: Resetting The Main Unit
Additional information Furnished Parts Resetting the main unit Specifications Remote control ........1 Dry cell batteries (AAA size IEC R03) . -
Page 34: Software License Notice
Additional information Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable Software license notice We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves,... - Page 35 Additional information parties remain in full compliance. later version", you have the option of following the terms and MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See 5. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the GNU General Public License for more details.
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