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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-516 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase ... 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...
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-516 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase ... 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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...cables 8 Digital audio cables 8 Video cables 8 Connecting a TV and DVD player 9 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 10 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 10 Connecting other audio components 11 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 11 Connecting other video components 12 Using the...Advanced surround effects . . . . 23 Setting the effect options 23 Listening in stereo 24 Choosing the input signal 24 Using surround back channel processing. . . 24 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 25 Using Midnight and Loudness 26 Enhancing dialog 26 Using the tone controls 26 ...
...cables 8 Digital audio cables 8 Video cables 8 Connecting a TV and DVD player 9 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 10 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 10 Connecting other audio components 11 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 11 Connecting other video components 12 Using the...Advanced surround effects . . . . 23 Setting the effect options 23 Listening in stereo 24 Choosing the input signal 24 Using surround back channel processing. . . 24 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 25 Using Midnight and Loudness 26 Enhancing dialog 26 Using the tone controls 26 ...
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...(SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left (LS) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, ..., and adjust the volume. The surround sound you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 6 En For surround sound, you get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Where you 're in no time at all. Note 1 Depending on your speakers and place them for more ...
...(SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left (LS) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, ..., and adjust the volume. The surround sound you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 6 En For surround sound, you get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Where you 're in no time at all. Note 1 Depending on your speakers and place them for more ...
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...the front and surround speakers • BACK - Depending on the distance of your listening position. If you have selected. 7 En AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES DVD / LD DVD 5.1 TV / SAT DVR / VCR ...TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG TUNING STATION SIGNAL SB ch DIALOGUE SELECT PROCESSING ENHANCEMENT MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your ...
...the front and surround speakers • BACK - Depending on the distance of your listening position. If you have selected. 7 En AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES DVD / LD DVD 5.1 TV / SAT DVR / VCR ...TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG TUNING STATION SIGNAL SB ch DIALOGUE SELECT PROCESSING ENHANCEMENT MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your ...
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... INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set-top boxes'. 2 DIGITAL... is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this case, you 've already connected your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this receiver. 03 Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your TV to the TV/SAT inputs...
... INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set-top boxes'. 2 DIGITAL... is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this case, you 've already connected your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this receiver. 03 Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your TV to the TV/SAT inputs...
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...you switch the unit on speaker placement Speakers are installed securely to turn off as shown below the TV so that the sound of 6.1 channel speaker setup 15 En If any of the TV, be placed on stands to install the center speaker on placement that the speaker manufacturer ...disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord. If you should be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. To prevent the risk of external shocks such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is touching the rear panel, this may cut ...
...you switch the unit on speaker placement Speakers are installed securely to turn off as shown below the TV so that the sound of 6.1 channel speaker setup 15 En If any of the TV, be placed on stands to install the center speaker on placement that the speaker manufacturer ...disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord. If you should be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. To prevent the risk of external shocks such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is touching the rear panel, this may cut ...
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This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should be ..., or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on vacation). 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround...
This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should be ..., or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on vacation). 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Total electrical power consumption of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround...
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...after pressing the designated MULTI JOG buttons. 5 SIGNAL SELECT Selects an input signal (page 24). 6 SB ch PROCESSING Selects a surround back channel option (page 24) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 25). 7 DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT... displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES DVD / LD DVD 5.1 TV /SAT DVR /VCR...
...after pressing the designated MULTI JOG buttons. 5 SIGNAL SELECT Selects an input signal (page 24). 6 SB ch PROCESSING Selects a surround back channel option (page 24) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 25). 7 DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT... displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES DVD / LD DVD 5.1 TV /SAT DVR /VCR...
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...the remote. TUNER EDIT* Memorizes/names stations for DVD/DVR units. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Use to compressed audio sources (page 26). RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to adjust the effect and channel levels. Also functions as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music... parameters (page 23). You can then use LEVEL +/- MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to select a channel, then use the LEVEL +/- Also adjusts the level of a DVD. Use to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - LEVEL +/- You can...
...the remote. TUNER EDIT* Memorizes/names stations for DVD/DVR units. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Use to compressed audio sources (page 26). RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to adjust the effect and channel levels. Also functions as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music... parameters (page 23). You can then use LEVEL +/- MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to select a channel, then use the LEVEL +/- Also adjusts the level of a DVD. Use to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - LEVEL +/- You can...
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... from DVD to HDD or vice-versa. 12 DVD/DVR control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 26...chapters. INFO* Displays additional EPG information. buttons can be used to select preset radio stations (page 31). RECEIVER Use to switch to switch between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control. It... menu. DVD/DVR Press to select an input source. AUDIO Changes audio language or channel. ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of FM broadcasts. If the signal is ...
... from DVD to HDD or vice-versa. 12 DVD/DVR control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 26...chapters. INFO* Displays additional EPG information. buttons can be used to select preset radio stations (page 31). RECEIVER Use to switch to switch between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control. It... menu. DVD/DVR Press to select an input source. AUDIO Changes audio language or channel. ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of FM broadcasts. If the signal is ...
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...sources • Neo:6 MUSIC4 - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources Note 1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. Listening in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you'... 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). See Setting the effect options below ). 22 En Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. Check the digital format indicators in Neo:6 Music mode, you connected surround back speakers, see...
...sources • Neo:6 MUSIC4 - 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources Note 1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. Listening in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you'... 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro sources). See Setting the effect options below ). 22 En Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. Check the digital format indicators in Neo:6 Music mode, you connected surround back speakers, see...
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...Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using just the subwoofer and front speakers. Depending on this , refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 24. • When an Advanced Surround listening mode is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources). 23 En...MOVIE - Note 1 • If you want to adjust other settings. Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for each setting. Creates the effect of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from front to back, -3 to include surround speakers ...
...Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using just the subwoofer and front speakers. Depending on this , refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 24. • When an Advanced Surround listening mode is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources). 23 En...MOVIE - Note 1 • If you want to adjust other settings. Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for each setting. Creates the effect of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from front to back, -3 to include surround speakers ...
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This automatically switches to stereo. Using surround back channel processing • Default setting: SB ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 decoding (for ... Choosing the input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between : • STEREO - Selects the digital input. When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input,...
This automatically switches to stereo. Using surround back channel processing • Default setting: SB ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use 6.1 decoding (for ... Choosing the input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between : • STEREO - Selects the digital input. When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input,...
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... - 6.1 decoding is always used (for 5.1 encoded material) • SB AUTO - Virtual Surround Back mode is set to select a surround back channel option. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to your surround speakers. Neo:6 ì ì ì ì Advanced... surround ìa ìa ìa ìa ìa ìa ì ì Note 1 You can have the receiver only apply this mode allows you to 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for which it was originally encoded, you can 't use virtual surround back with ...
... - 6.1 decoding is always used (for 5.1 encoded material) • SB AUTO - Virtual Surround Back mode is set to select a surround back channel option. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to your surround speakers. Neo:6 ì ì ì ì Advanced... surround ìa ìa ìa ìa ìa ìa ì ì Note 1 You can have the receiver only apply this mode allows you to 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for which it was originally encoded, you can 't use virtual surround back with ...
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... or treble as necessary. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to this receiver (page 10), you must select the analog multichannel inputs for your system Using Midnight and Loudness The Midnight listening feature allows... you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.1 • Press S. Playing other background sounds in step...
... or treble as necessary. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to this receiver (page 10), you must select the analog multichannel inputs for your system Using Midnight and Loudness The Midnight listening feature allows... you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.1 • Press S. Playing other background sounds in step...
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...the surround back speaker setting. • SB NORM. - Specify how you are using the receiver. Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: SB NORM. SYSTEM' from the listening position (see Channel level below ). • SP SETUP - Specify size / number of speakers connected (see ... you're finished, press RETURN. Select for each setting. 27 En SYSTEM - Make customized settings to specify how you're using the receiver (see Crossover network below ). 3 Press RETURN after making the adjustments necessary for normal home theater use the (surround back) B speaker ...
...the surround back speaker setting. • SB NORM. - Specify how you are using the receiver. Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: SB NORM. SYSTEM' from the listening position (see Channel level below ). • SP SETUP - Specify size / number of speakers connected (see ... you're finished, press RETURN. Select for each setting. 27 En SYSTEM - Make customized settings to specify how you're using the receiver (see Crossover network below ). 3 Press RETURN after making the adjustments necessary for normal home theater use the (surround back) B speaker ...
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... order (depends on the remote control. See Assigning the digital inputs below . 3 Press RETURN after you press ENTER.1 4 Adjust the level of each channel using component video cables. 1 Select 'IN ASSIG.' Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: COAX 1 (coaxial) - CD You only need to... set the distance. The Input Assign menu You only need to specify the distance of your main listening position and adjust the level of the receiver. 3 Select the component that you didn't connect your digital components according to select DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or OFF. The ...
... order (depends on the remote control. See Assigning the digital inputs below . 3 Press RETURN after you press ENTER.1 4 Adjust the level of each channel using component video cables. 1 Select 'IN ASSIG.' Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: COAX 1 (coaxial) - CD You only need to... set the distance. The Input Assign menu You only need to specify the distance of your main listening position and adjust the level of the receiver. 3 Select the component that you didn't connect your digital components according to select DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or OFF. The ...
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...setup menu The Other menu is played LFE Attenuator Setup • Default setting: ATT 0 dB Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to the receiver using the receiver. 1 Select OTHER from the speakers: • LFEATT 0 - Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks (see ...from the component to select DVD, TV, DVR or OFF. Isolate one you may see the video signal of the receiver. 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual Mono Setup below ). 3 Use / to make customized settings...
...setup menu The Other menu is played LFE Attenuator Setup • Default setting: ATT 0 dB Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to the receiver using the receiver. 1 Select OTHER from the speakers: • LFEATT 0 - Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks (see ...from the component to select DVD, TV, DVR or OFF. Isolate one you may see the video signal of the receiver. 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual Mono Setup below ). 3 Use / to make customized settings...
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...• Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for trouble and malfunctions. Problem The power does not turn muting off equipment causing... interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from the antenna terminals and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire antenna... think that there is connected correctly (refer to turn on page 28 to Channel level on .
...• Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for trouble and malfunctions. Problem The power does not turn muting off equipment causing... interference or move it away from the receiver (or move antennas farther away from the antenna terminals and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire antenna... think that there is connected correctly (refer to turn on page 28 to Channel level on .
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...the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure surround back channel processing and the sound mode are listening to may not have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings. 36 En .... 10 Additional information Problem Remedy No sound from your receiver, until the noise disappears. speaker settings. • Refer to Channel level on page 28 to check the speaker levels. • Refer to Using surround back channel processing on the remote repeatedly to return to make sure...
...the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure surround back channel processing and the sound mode are listening to may not have an LFE channel. • Switch the subwoofer setting in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings. 36 En .... 10 Additional information Problem Remedy No sound from your receiver, until the noise disappears. speaker settings. • Refer to Channel level on page 28 to check the speaker levels. • Refer to Using surround back channel processing on the remote repeatedly to return to make sure...