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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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... appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ... PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. However, there is connected. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause ...
... appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant ... PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. However, there is connected. - To prevent electromagnetic interference with the instructions, may cause ...
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Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system Auto playback 26 Listening in surround sound 26 Standard surround sound 26 Using the ... Saving station presets 31 Naming station presets 32 Listening to your model properly. After 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 (MCACC 8 Problems when using...
Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you will know how to operate your system Auto playback 26 Listening in surround sound 26 Standard surround sound 26 Using the ... Saving station presets 31 Naming station presets 32 Listening to your model properly. After 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 (MCACC 8 Problems when using...
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... 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 a Pioneer plasma display 45 09 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 46 The Other Setup menu 47 Dynamic Range ...Switching the speaker impedance 50 Resetting the system 50 11 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to use for other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 56 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Power 57 No sound 57 Other audio problems 58 Video 59 Settings...
... 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 a Pioneer plasma display 45 09 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 46 The Other Setup menu 47 Dynamic Range ...Switching the speaker impedance 50 Resetting the system 50 11 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to use for other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 56 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Power 57 No sound 57 Other audio problems 58 Video 59 Settings...
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... of connection), allowing you to connect components using Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) Setting up and running in no time, now that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell... sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, while for complete surround sound control you still have access to Pioneer for deep, realistic sound effects. Also, with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio ...
... of connection), allowing you to connect components using Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) Setting up and running in no time, now that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 16.4 ft.) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell... sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but accurate surround sound setup, while for complete surround sound control you still have access to Pioneer for deep, realistic sound effects. Also, with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio ...
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... not operate the equipment on top of batteries may distort) - in places that have different voltages. Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - This may have hot fumes or oils (such...
... not operate the equipment on top of batteries may distort) - in places that have different voltages. Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in direct sunlight - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - This may have hot fumes or oils (such...
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...is selected. Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) Caution • The test tones used in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Before using a digital connection from the ...System Setup menu on page 33 for more on page 17. In most cases, you do this before connecting this unit to set the receiver to this receiver. See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13 to do this. • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4...
...is selected. Listening position Surround Left (SL) Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Back Left (SBL) Caution • The test tones used in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Before using a digital connection from the ...System Setup menu on page 33 for more on page 17. In most cases, you do this before connecting this unit to set the receiver to this receiver. See Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13 to do this. • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4...
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...as possible while it's doing this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup 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... 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 -screen. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you're using a subwoofer, make sure YES is displayed. 6 • Depending on...
...as possible while it's doing this is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Manual speaker setup 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... 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 -screen. Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you're using a subwoofer, make sure YES is displayed. 6 • Depending on...
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... this ) if you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29). 3 • You may interfere with your system components and receiver. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on your home theater system. P Front speaker H A S E C O N T O F Sound F source Subwoofer Listening position ... at the listening position in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you should be set to a multichannel listening...
... this ) if you need to manually switch the input signal type press SIGNAL SEL (page 29). 3 • You may interfere with your system components and receiver. The PHASE CONTROL indicator on your home theater system. P Front speaker H A S E C O N T O F Sound F source Subwoofer Listening position ... at the listening position in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you should be set to a multichannel listening...
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Connecting digital audio sources on page 19. 11 En Operating other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the ...recorder. This page explains the kinds of inputs has jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Assign menu on page 46 to assign the inputs. 4 Optical digital audio...make up your home theater system. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc.
Connecting digital audio sources on page 19. 11 En Operating other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the ...recorder. This page explains the kinds of inputs has jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Assign menu on page 46 to assign the inputs. 4 Optical digital audio...make up your home theater system. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc.
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... to component, S-video, then composite (in Video Converter Setup on page 20. Installing your speaker system on page 46), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If several video components are output through all of the... receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to connect monitors and TVs. In this copyright protection technology must connect your...
... to component, S-video, then composite (in Video Converter Setup on page 20. Installing your speaker system on page 46), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If several video components are output through all of the... receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to connect monitors and TVs. In this copyright protection technology must connect your...
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... OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 ...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 this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If your...
... OUT S-VIDEO 1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 ...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 this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable. • If your...
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... to the recorder's audio/ video inputs. When you set -top box to (see The Input Assign menu on page 46). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 3 • In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the...). • If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can connect it to (see also The Input Assign menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. 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 ...
... to the recorder's audio/ video inputs. When you set -top box to (see The Input Assign menu on page 46). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 3 • In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the...). • If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, you can connect it to (see also The Input Assign menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. 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 ...
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... digital audio inputs on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to one of the coaxial inputs on your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input. When you set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ... The Input Assign menu on page 46. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on this receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 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 ...
... digital audio inputs on this receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to one of the coaxial inputs on your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input. When you set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ... The Input Assign menu on page 46. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on this receiver. Connecting your equipment 03 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 ...
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...can use with audio recorders. 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 inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding outputs for portable .../ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. Note 1 • Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are especially convenient for use these connections...
...can use with audio recorders. 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 inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding outputs for portable .../ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. Note 1 • Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are especially convenient for use these connections...
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... back speaker if you plan to match these up with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance 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 R...PR 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- Make sure to use speakers with an impedance of ...
... back speaker if you plan to match these up with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance 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 R...PR 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- Make sure to use speakers with an impedance of ...
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..., monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with other way. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to 18 ft. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna Indoor... the supplied AM loop antenna. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on the power cord or pinch the cord in a while. A damaged power cord can also...
..., monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with other way. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to 18 ft. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna Indoor... the supplied AM loop antenna. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be stepped on the power cord or pinch the cord in a while. A damaged power cord can also...
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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 ACOUSTIC EQ - Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode...(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 ACOUSTIC EQ - Selects the surround back channel mode (page 29) or virtual surround back mode...(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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... En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote 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...
... En Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote 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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... has been selected. Neo:6 - Left front channel C - Right surround channel SBL - ADV. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received in digital sources. STEREO - STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is enabled (page 48). 6 V.SB Lights during Virtual surround back ...Speaker indicators Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 43). 11 Listening mode indicators THX - AUTO lights when the receiver is in surround sound on page 28). SURROUND - Lights when stereo listening is selected. V.SB MIDNIGHT TUNED DIALOGUE LOUDNESS STEREO OVER ATT ...
... has been selected. Neo:6 - Left front channel C - Right surround channel SBL - ADV. When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is being received in digital sources. STEREO - STEREO - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is enabled (page 48). 6 V.SB Lights during Virtual surround back ...Speaker indicators Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 43). 11 Listening mode indicators THX - AUTO lights when the receiver is in surround sound on page 28). SURROUND - Lights when stereo listening is selected. V.SB MIDNIGHT TUNED DIALOGUE LOUDNESS STEREO OVER ATT ...