Pioneer VSX-S300-S: instruction

Quick Start Guide

Guide rapide

Guida di avvio rapido

Snelstartgids

Guía de inicio rápido

Kurzanleitung

What’s in the box

Contenu du carton d’emballage

Комплект поставки

Contenuto della confezione

Inhoud van de doos

Contenido de la caja

Lieferumfang

VSX-S300

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL MULTICANAL

SINTOAMPLIFICATORE AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICANALE

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTIKANAALS RECEIVER

RECEPTOR AUDIO-VIDEO MULTICANAL

AUDIO-/VIDEO- MEHRKANAL-RECEIVER

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to allow simple use of the 

receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the included CD-ROM (    ).

Merci pour l’achat de ce produit Pioneer. Ce guide rapide contient les instructions relatives aux raccordements et opérations de base permettant une 

utilisation simple de ce récepteur. Pour des descriptions plus détaillées du récepteur, référez-vous au “Mode d’emploi” sur le CD-ROM (    ) fourni.

Благодарим вас за приобретение данного изделия Pioneer. В данном Кратком руководстве пользователя содержатся инструкции по основным 

подключениям и операциям для упрощенного использования ресивера. Подробное описание ресивера см. в «Инструкции по эксплуатации», 

содержащихся на поставляемом CD-ROM

 (    )

.

Vi ringraziamo per avere acquistato questo prodotto Pioneer. Questa Guida di avvio rapido comprende istruzioni per i collegamenti fondamentali e per le 

operazioni essenziali di questo ricevitore. Per una descrizione dettagliata del ricevitore, vedere le “Istruzioni per l’uso” contenute nel CD-ROM (    ) accluso.

Hartelijk dank voor de aanschaf van dit Pioneer product. In deze snelstartgids vindt u de instructies voor de basisaansluitingen en de basisbediening voor een 

eenvoudig gebruik van de receiver. Voor meer gedetailleerde informatie wordt u verwezen naar de “Handleiding” die op de bijgeleverde CD-ROM (    ) staat.

Muchas gracias por haber adquirido este producto de Pioneer. Esta Guía de inicio rápido incluye instrucciones para hacer las conexiones y operaciones 

básicas que le permitirán hacer un uso sencillo del receptor. Para conocer una descripción detallada del receptor, consulte el “Manual de instrucciones” 

suministrado con el CD-ROM (    ) incluido.

Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für dieses Pioneer-Produkt entschieden haben. Die Kurzanleitung enthält Anweisungen für grundlegende Verbindungen und 

Bedienvorgänge, um eine einfache Bedienung des Receivers zu ermöglichen. Detaillierte Beschreibungen des Receivers finden Sie in der „Bedienungsanlei-

tung“ auf der mitgelieferten CD-ROM (    ).

Remote Control

Télécommande

Пульт дистанционного управления

Telecomando

Afstandsbediening

Mando a distancia

Fernbedienung

Setup microphone

Microphone de configuration

Установочный микрофон

Impostazione microfono

Microfoon voor instellen

Micrófono de configuración

Mikrofon für die Einstellung

AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries x2

Piles à anode sèche AAA IEC R03 x 2

Сухие батарейки размера AAA IEC R03, 2 шт.

Pile a secco AAA IEC R03 x2

AAA/IEC/R03 drogecelbatterijen x2

Pilas secas AAA, IEC R03 x 2

AAA/IEC/R03 Trockenbatterien x2

AM loop antenna

Antenne cadre AM

Рамочная антенна АМ

Antenna AM a telaio

AM-raamantenne

Antena de cuadro de AM

MW-Rahmenantenne

FM wire antenna

Antenne filaire FM

Проволочная антенна FM

Antenna FM a filo

FM-draadantenne

Antena de hilos de FM

UKW-Drahtantenne

These quick start guide

Le présent Guide de démarrage

Это краткое руководство пользователя

Guida per l’avvio rapido

Deze Quick Start-gids

Esta guía de inicio rápido

Diese Kurzanleitung

Power cord

Cordon d’alimentation

Кабель питания

Cavo di alimentazione

Netsnoer

Cable de alimentación

Netzkabel

Warranty card

Carte de garantie

Гарантийный сертификат

Documento di garanzia

Garantiebewijs

Tarjeta de garantía

Garantiekarte

CD-ROM (Operating instructions)

CD-ROM (Mode d’emploi)

CD-ROM (Инструкции по эксплуатации)

CD-ROM (Istruzioni per l’uso)

CD-ROM (Handleiding)

CD-ROM (Manual de instrucciones)

CD-ROM (Bedienungsanleitung)

STANDBY/ON

iPod  USB NETWORK

AUTO / 

DIRECT

ALC / 

STANDARD

ADV

SURR

SOUND

WING

AUDIO

DIMMER

TOP

MENU

MENU

TOOLS

VOL

RETURN

PTY

PRESET

BAND

MUTE

HOME MENU

iPod

CTRL

DISP

STATUS

ADAPTER

TUNER

BD

DVD

CD

STB

GAME

TV

PORTABLE

SLEEP

SP-AB

ENTER

TUNE

RECEIVER

RECEIVER

ECO

D AUX

A AUX

S.RTRV

Safety Brochure

Brochure sur la Sécurité

Брошюра по безопасноти

Volantino sulla sicurezza

Veiligheidsbrochure

Folleto de Seguridad

Sicherheritsbroshüre

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 Connecting the speakers

 Connecting the speakers

 Connecting a TV and playback component

 Plugging the receiver

 Basic setup

 CAUTION

• These speaker terminals carry 

HAZARDOUS LIVE

 voltage. 

To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or 

disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power 

cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted 

together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If 

any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it 

may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

• Do not allow the speaker cable core to come into contact 

with the receiver body.

– If the speaker cable core comes into contact with any 

metal portion of the receiver’s body, it may damage the 

speakers and cause smoke and fire.

Insert speaker cables securely into the terminals and 

check that the cable does not come out of easily.

 Important

• SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER terminals are Pioneer’s passive 

subwoofer S-SLW500 connection terminals. If using 

another model of subwoofer, be sure to use a model with 

built-in amp and connect to the PREOUT SUBWOOFER 

terminal. 

• Please connect either passive or powered subwoofers, 

as connecting both makes it impossible to achieve the 

correct sound effect.

SPEAKERS

AUDIO

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

PRE OUT

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

R

L

(Single)

COAXIAL

CD IN

TV IN DIGITAL AUX IN

FRONT 

R

L

A

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER SURROUND /

R

L

B

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

Front Right

Center

Front Left

Subwoofer

S-SLW500

Powerd 

Subwoofer

Surround 

Right

Surround 

Left

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right (R) terminal and the speaker on the left to the 

left (L) terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on 

the speakers.

You can use speakers with a normal impedance between 4 

Ω

 and 16 

Ω

.

Bare wire connections

Front speaker terminals:

1 

Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 

Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 

Tighten terminal.

Other speaker terminals:

1 

Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 

Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

3 

Release the tabs.

Placing the speakers

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 sound. 

To achieve the best possible surround sound, install 

your speakers as shown below.

2.1 channel surorund system:      5.1 channel surorund system:

R

L

SW

R

SL

L

SW

C

SR

• In addition, surround back speakers, front height 

speakers or Speaker B can also be connected.

 

"Connect the surround back or front height 

speakers"

1

2

3

1

2

3

English

Flow of settings on the receiver

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space 

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation 

(at least 10 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5 cm at each 

side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, 

and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire 

hazard, the openings should never be blocked or 

covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, 

curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet 

or a bed.

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Be sure to complete 

all connections before 

connecting this unit to 

the AC power source.

The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an 

abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used 

easily after following the procedure below to make the 

connections and settings.

L

Front left

SW

Subwoofer

C

Center

TV

This receiver

Blu-ray Disc player

R

Front right

SL

Surround left

SR

Surround right

10 mm

10 mm

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 Connecting a TV and playback component  Plugging the receiver

 Important

• If the receiver is connected to a TV using an HDMI 

cable, the on-screen display (OSD) will not be 

displayed. Be sure to use a standard RCA analog 

video cable to connect. In this case, switch the TV 

input to analog to see the OSD screen (for setup, 

etc.) on the TV.

• When the Control with HDMI function is ON and 

the receiver is connected to a compatible TV with 

an HDMI cable, and you switch the input of the 

TV to composite, the input of the receiver may 

automatically switch to TV. If this happens, switch 

the receiver’s input back to the original input, or 

turn OFF the Control with HDMI function. 



"HDMI Setup"

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.

If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with HDMI 

functions can be used. 



"Control with HDMI function"

• The following connection/setting is required to listen to the sound of the TV over this receiver.

– If the TV does not support the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, connect the receiver and TV with audio 

cables (as shown).

– If the TV supports the HDMI Audio Return Channel function, the sound of the TV is input to the receiver via the 

HDMI terminal, so there is no need to connect an audio cable. In this case, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON. 



"HDMI Setup"

About video outputs connection

This receiver is not loaded with a video converter. 

When you use HDMI cables for connecting to the 

input device, the same cables should be used for 

connecting to the TV.

The signals input from the analog (composite) video 

input of this unit will not be output from the HDMI 

OUT.

HDMI

SPEAKERS

AUDIO

VIDEO

SURR BACK/

FRONT HEIGHT

PRE OUT

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

R

L

(Single)

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

ANALOG

AUX

IN

(

ANALOG

  AUX

)

IN

COAXIAL

CD IN

STB IN

GAME IN

BD/BDR IN

DVD/DVR IN

TV IN DIGITAL AUX IN

FRONT 

R

L

A

ADAPTER PORT

(

OUTPUT 5 V

0.1 A MAX

)

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER SURROU

R

VIDEO IN

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

HDMI/DVI-compatible components

(Blu-ray Disc player, etc.)

HDMI/DVI-compatible TV

This connection is 

necessary in order to 

see the OSD of the unit 

on the TV.

If the TV does not support the 

HDMI Audio Return Channel 

function, this connection is 

required to listen to the TV 

sound over the receiver.

If the device you wish to 

connect does not have an 

HDMI output terminal, it 

can be connected via these 

terminals. 



"

Connecting 

your component with no HDMI 

terminal

"

 CAUTION

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull 

out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the 

power cord when your hands are wet, as this could 

cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place 

the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the 

power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never 

make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The 

power cords should be routed so that they are not 

likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can 

cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the 

power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, 

ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent 

service company for a replacement.

• Do not use any power cord other than the one 

supplied with this unit.

• Do not use the supplied power cord for any purpose 

other than that described below.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the 

mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular 

use, e.g., when on vacation.

Connecting antennas

Connect FM wire antenna and the the AM loop antenna 

as shown below.

ANTENNA

FM

UNBAL

75

AM LOOP

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

1 

Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the back of the receiver.

2 

Plug the other end into a power outlet.

AC IN

To power outlet

Bluetooth

® ADAPTER 

AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 

(sold separately)

Refer to the Operating Instructions in CD-ROM for 

instructions on how to connect and setup the 

Bluetooth 

ADAPTER and how to play music.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered 

trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use 

of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under 

license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of 

their respective owners.

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