Pioneer VSX-S300-S: Connecting the speakers Flow of settings on the receiver

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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.

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"Connect the surround back or front height 

speakers"

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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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