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...-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1016TXV-K Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1016TXV-K Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet...to radio communications. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_A_En For U.S. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. Operation is ...
...not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet...to radio communications. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_A_En For U.S. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connections. Operation is ...
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Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound (... the speakers 17 Placing the speakers 18 THX speaker system setup 19 Connecting antennas 19 Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit 22 Display 23 Remote control...
Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 6 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound (... the speakers 17 Placing the speakers 18 THX speaker system setup 19 Connecting antennas 19 Connecting external antennas 20 Plugging in the receiver 20 AC outlet 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 21 Operating range of remote control unit 22 Display 23 Remote control...
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... speaker B setup 42 Switching the speaker system 43 Bi-amping your front speakers 43 Bi-wiring your speakers 44 Connecting additional amplifiers 44 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 44 Using the SR+ mode with different input signal formats 64 Specifications 66 Cleaning the unit 66 This product is for even...
... speaker B setup 42 Switching the speaker system 43 Bi-amping your front speakers 43 Bi-wiring your speakers 44 Connecting additional amplifiers 44 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 44 Using the SR+ mode with different input signal formats 64 Specifications 66 Cleaning the unit 66 This product is for even...
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...the product. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for other components in your home theater system. Also, with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high...to all channels, eliminating the possibility of other source, and your TV. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver, but will also generate convincing surround sound for complete surround sound control you can program the remote to the full range of...
...the product. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for other components in your home theater system. Also, with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high...to all channels, eliminating the possibility of other source, and your TV. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver, but will also generate convincing surround sound for complete surround sound control you can program the remote to the full range of...
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... hot fumes or oils (such as inside , interfering with the sound. - in direct sunlight - Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in places that have different voltages. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to protect the...
... hot fumes or oils (such as inside , interfering with the sound. - in direct sunlight - Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in places that have different voltages. Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to protect the...
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...with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you're in Playing a source on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. See also Making receiver settings from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the...create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with the TV if you don't know how to do this . This receiver will have your system hooked up the microphone provided with the following quick setup guide, you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto...
...with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you're in Playing a source on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. See also Making receiver settings from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the...create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with the TV if you don't know how to do this . This receiver will have your system hooked up the microphone provided with the following quick setup guide, you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto...
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... SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S -VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote, then press SETUP. Auto MCACC Surr Back System Normal (SB) ] : Exit Enter : Start : Cancel 5 Make sure 'Normal (...doesn't seem to be a problem, you have connected using a subwoofer, make sure it 's doing this is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a...
... SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S -VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote, then press SETUP. Auto MCACC Surr Back System Normal (SB) ] : Exit Enter : Start : Cancel 5 Make sure 'Normal (...doesn't seem to be a problem, you have connected using a subwoofer, make sure it 's doing this is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a...
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...ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS S.RETRIEVER 3 Press AUTO SURR to adjust the volume level. 02 5 minute guide Problems when using Basic Phase Control This receiver's Basic Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure that all sound sources. The default setting is set to switch on the ... may need to do this) if you want to PCM. • Depending on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is a very important factor in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your listening ...
...ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS S.RETRIEVER 3 Press AUTO SURR to adjust the volume level. 02 5 minute guide Problems when using Basic Phase Control This receiver's Basic Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure that all sound sources. The default setting is set to switch on the ... may need to do this) if you want to PCM. • Depending on your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is a very important factor in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your listening ...
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... (x4) Use the inputs to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. See also The Input Assign menu on page 46 to assign...(x4) Use the OUT jack for high-quality audio/video connection to a monitor or TV. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with this unit's sensor on page 56. 6 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for radio broadcasts. This page explains ...
... (x4) Use the inputs to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. See also The Input Assign menu on page 46 to assign...(x4) Use the OUT jack for high-quality audio/video connection to a monitor or TV. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with this unit's sensor on page 56. 6 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for radio broadcasts. This page explains ...
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... on page 48) OFF. When making cable connections • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Note that some components (such as video game units) ... the multichannel analog inputs on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. About the video converter When the video converter is protected by U.S. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be careful when inserting...
... on page 48) OFF. When making cable connections • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Note that some components (such as video game units) ... the multichannel analog inputs on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. About the video converter When the video converter is protected by U.S. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be careful when inserting...
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...OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT P CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI C The diagram shows a basic setup of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video ... cable. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you connected the player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S-VIDEO input. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN...
...OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT P CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI C The diagram shows a basic setup of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video ... cable. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you connected the player to the DVD/LD VIDEO or DVD/LD S-VIDEO input. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN...
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...VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. You can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on page 46). 14 En When you can skip this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), ... S-video cable for the connection. 03 Connecting your equipment 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN...
...VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. You can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on page 46). 14 En When you can skip this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are both compatible), ... S-video cable for the connection. 03 Connecting your equipment 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN...
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... from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to one of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT...
... from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to one of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT...
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... R SUR- Connecting a component to select VIDEO/ GAME. FRONT WOOFER ROUND OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1016TXV VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc. • Select these connections for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio... in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on the recorder. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs.
... R SUR- Connecting a component to select VIDEO/ GAME. FRONT WOOFER ROUND OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1016TXV VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc. • Select these connections for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio... in the United States and/or other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on the recorder. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs.
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... even no surround speakers-will work. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. SURROUND FRONT WOOFER ROUND BACK OUT IN MONITOR OUT SPEAKERS A R FRONT L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 ... Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your Subwoofer Front left ...
... even no surround speakers-will work. You can connect just one surround back speaker if you plan to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. SURROUND FRONT WOOFER ROUND BACK OUT IN MONITOR OUT SPEAKERS A R FRONT L OUT IN L CENTER L L DVR/VCR2 ... Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your Subwoofer Front left ...
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...you find it with high power consumption to the AC outlet in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be connected to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal. Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor... of furniture, or other way. AC outlet Power supplied through this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can cause a fire or give you have connected all your components to 18 ft....
...you find it with high power consumption to the AC outlet in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be connected to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal. Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor... of furniture, or other way. AC outlet Power supplied through this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can cause a fire or give you have connected all your components to 18 ft....
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... (for example, it disappears when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). 6 Character display See Display on page 23. 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 21 En VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC SIGNAL SB ch SOUND...(page 10). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1016TXV STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE ACOUSTIC LISTENING CONTROL EQ MODE MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV /SAT DVR /VCR1 DVR / VCR2...
... (for example, it disappears when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). 6 Character display See Display on page 23. 7 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 21 En VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC SIGNAL SB ch SOUND...(page 10). Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1016TXV STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE ACOUSTIC LISTENING CONTROL EQ MODE MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV /SAT DVR /VCR1 DVR / VCR2...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall (page 31). 21 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker...
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the MULTI JOG dial to memorize and name stations for recall (page 31). 21 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker...
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...Character display Displays various system information. 15 SR+ Lights when the SR+ mode is in stereo on page 28). AUTO lights when the receiver is being received in auto stereo mode. Center channel R - Surround channel (mono) SR - ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to... indicators Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 43). 11 Listening mode indicators THX - Lights when the mono mode is being received. Lights when a Standard Surround mode is switched on , this lights to the active sound processing feature. 8 TUNER indicators TUNED - V.SB MIDNIGHT ...
...Character display Displays various system information. 15 SR+ Lights when the SR+ mode is in stereo on page 28). AUTO lights when the receiver is being received in auto stereo mode. Center channel R - Surround channel (mono) SR - ATT lights when you use the attenuator (ANALOG ATT) to... indicators Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 43). 11 Listening mode indicators THX - Lights when the mono mode is being received. Lights when a Standard Surround mode is switched on , this lights to the active sound processing feature. 8 TUNER indicators TUNED - V.SB MIDNIGHT ...