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... control unit 5 Installing the receiver 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 8 03 Quick surround sound setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 9 Other problems during Auto MCACC . . . . . 10 04 Connecting up Making cable...18 Hints on speaker placement 18 Speaker placement diagrams 19 05 Controls and displays Front panel 20 Display 21 Remote control (VSX-516 23 Remote control (VSX-416 26 06 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects ....
... control unit 5 Installing the receiver 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 8 03 Quick surround sound setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 9 Other problems during Auto MCACC . . . . . 10 04 Connecting up Making cable...18 Hints on speaker placement 18 Speaker placement diagrams 19 05 Controls and displays Front panel 20 Display 21 Remote control (VSX-516 23 Remote control (VSX-416 26 06 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects ....
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...system operation) x2 • Remote control • Setup microphone (VSX-516 model only) • Power cords (make sure you use the correct cord for your country/region): VSX-416/516-K (black models) Round 2-pin type and Australian type VSX-416/516-S (silver models) Round 2-pin type, flat ... 3-pin type (Except Australian model) • Power plug adaptor (VSX-416/516-K only) • J-shaped plug • These operating instructions Loading the batteries Illustration shows the VSX-416 model Illustration shows the VSX-516 model Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as...
...system operation) x2 • Remote control • Setup microphone (VSX-516 model only) • Power cords (make sure you use the correct cord for your country/region): VSX-416/516-K (black models) Round 2-pin type and Australian type VSX-416/516-S (silver models) Round 2-pin type, flat ... 3-pin type (Except Australian model) • Power plug adaptor (VSX-416/516-K only) • J-shaped plug • These operating instructions Loading the batteries Illustration shows the VSX-416 model Illustration shows the VSX-516 model Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as...
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...setup guide, you want to hook up for surround sound in and switch on the receiver, followed by your speakers and place them for more on this ) if you should already be set to STANDARD (it isn't, press DVD (VSX-416 model) / DVD/LD (VSX-516... model) on the remote to set -see Hints on speaker placement on page 18 for more on your speaker setup, room ...Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Left (LS) Surround Back(SB)* * VSX-516 model only 3 Plug in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source...
...setup guide, you want to hook up for surround sound in and switch on the receiver, followed by your speakers and place them for more on this ) if you should already be set to STANDARD (it isn't, press DVD (VSX-416 model) / DVD/LD (VSX-516... model) on the remote to set -see Hints on speaker placement on page 18 for more on your speaker setup, room ...Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Left (LS) Surround Back(SB)* * VSX-516 model only 3 Plug in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source...
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...ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER ATT LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE MUTE TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG TUNING STATION MCACC SETUP MIC SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP Illustration shows the VSX-516 model 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to...speakers 9 Press ENTER to confirm your setup. If you 've connected a subwoofer, then press ENTER. • VSX-516 model - For a more specific settings, refer to The System Setup menu on whether you are available: 2.1ch - 3.1ch - 4.1ch - 5.1ch - 6.1ch* * VSX-516 model only 5 Press ENTER. 6 ...
...ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER ATT LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE MUTE TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG TUNING STATION MCACC SETUP MIC SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP Illustration shows the VSX-516 model 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to...speakers 9 Press ENTER to confirm your setup. If you 've connected a subwoofer, then press ENTER. • VSX-516 model - For a more specific settings, refer to The System Setup menu on whether you are available: 2.1ch - 3.1ch - 4.1ch - 5.1ch - 6.1ch* * VSX-516 model only 5 Press ENTER. 6 ...
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...'ve made . 9 En This may result in the Auto MCACC Setup are unplugged. Quick surround sound setup 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup VSX-516 model only Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the... receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will automatically exit the current menu ...
...'ve made . 9 En This may result in the Auto MCACC Setup are unplugged. Quick surround sound setup 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup VSX-516 model only Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the... receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will automatically exit the current menu ...
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...be affecting the environment and switch them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your speaker system (see below), then try the auto surround setup again. • ERR MIC - This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to ... press ENTER. Check the overall balance of the mic. You may want to the next step. 7 Select CHECK OK in the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the actual speakers connected. To exit and check your mic or the speaker connections. you see page 36 for household appliances (air...
...be affecting the environment and switch them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your speaker system (see below), then try the auto surround setup again. • ERR MIC - This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to ... press ENTER. Check the overall balance of the mic. You may want to the next step. 7 Select CHECK OK in the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the actual speakers connected. To exit and check your mic or the speaker connections. you see page 36 for household appliances (air...
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... TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS 220V 110V 240V 120 -127V AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V VSX-416 model Powered subwoofer SW 1 2 3 INPUT 10 mm VSX-516 model 1 2 3 10 mm The illustration shows the VSX-516, but everyone's home setup will work with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). If you plan to LARGE. ... sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 52 if you 're not using at least three speakers (VSX-416 model) / four speakers (VSX-516 model) is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below, but connections for surround sound.
... TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS 220V 110V 240V 120 -127V AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V VSX-416 model Powered subwoofer SW 1 2 3 INPUT 10 mm VSX-516 model 1 2 3 10 mm The illustration shows the VSX-516, but everyone's home setup will work with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). If you plan to LARGE. ... sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 52 if you 're not using at least three speakers (VSX-416 model) / four speakers (VSX-516 model) is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below, but connections for surround sound.
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...surround back speaker. 19 En Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back speaker Listening position Note 1 VSX-416 model only - See Using the Advanced surround effects on page 29 to switch on the Extra Power mode (EX POWER). English ... Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1 3-D view of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Overhead view of 6.1 channel speaker...
...surround back speaker. 19 En Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back speaker Listening position Note 1 VSX-416 model only - See Using the Advanced surround effects on page 29 to switch on the Extra Power mode (EX POWER). English ... Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1 3-D view of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Overhead view of 6.1 channel speaker...
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... EQ is not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 32). 8 ACOUSTIC EQ (VSX-516 model only) Press to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 9) or EQ Auto Setup (page 36)). 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number of tasks....AM TUNING STATION DIMMER ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER ATT LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE MUTE TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG MCACC SETUP MIC SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-516 model 6 9 10 SIGNAL SELECT VSB DIALOGUE MODE ENHANCEMENT 13 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD...
... EQ is not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 32). 8 ACOUSTIC EQ (VSX-516 model only) Press to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 9) or EQ Auto Setup (page 36)). 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number of tasks....AM TUNING STATION DIMMER ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER ATT LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE MUTE TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG MCACC SETUP MIC SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-516 model 6 9 10 SIGNAL SELECT VSB DIALOGUE MODE ENHANCEMENT 13 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD...
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... displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 10 DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT (VSX-416 model only) Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 33). 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack (VSX-516 model only) Use to connect the supplied microphone. 12 MASTER VOLUME 13 LISTENING MODE buttons...
... displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 10 DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT (VSX-416 model only) Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 33). 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack (VSX-516 model only) Use to connect the supplied microphone. 12 MASTER VOLUME 13 LISTENING MODE buttons...
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...05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 21 Master volume level 22 MCACC channel EQ indicators (VSX-516 model only) These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your system on page 44). 4 RECEIVER... the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28). MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 33). Remote control (VSX-516) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/... MENU TOP MENU DTV MENU ST TUNE ENTER ANALOG ATT T.EDIT ST GUIDE TUNE SETUP CH -
...05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 21 Master volume level 22 MCACC channel EQ indicators (VSX-516 model only) These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your system on page 44). 4 RECEIVER... the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28). MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 33). Remote control (VSX-516) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/... MENU TOP MENU DTV MENU ST TUNE ENTER ANALOG ATT T.EDIT ST GUIDE TUNE SETUP CH -
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....) TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a DVD. MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. Use to set the listening volume. 5 SYSTEM SETUP and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for example DVD/LD, DVR...when connected to a DTV)). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. AUDIO* Changes the audio language or channel on a digital TV. SETUP Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 34). T.EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of time before the receiver switches into ...
....) TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a DVD. MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. Use to set the listening volume. 5 SYSTEM SETUP and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for example DVD/LD, DVR...when connected to a DTV)). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. AUDIO* Changes the audio language or channel on a digital TV. SETUP Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 34). T.EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of time before the receiver switches into ...
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... you only have two TVs, assign the main TV to turn on this system assign it to access the 'boxed' commands (above the number buttons (SETUP, etc). INPUT SELECT Use to select channels. TV CH +/- TUNER DISP* Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 41). If the...
... you only have two TVs, assign the main TV to turn on this system assign it to access the 'boxed' commands (above the number buttons (SETUP, etc). INPUT SELECT Use to select channels. TV CH +/- TUNER DISP* Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 41). If the...
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...). 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Use to make these adjustments. Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as the SETUP button for recall (page 41). buttons to set the listening volume. MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to change the amount of a DVD. You can ...then use LEVEL +/- Also selects the Auto Surround mode(Auto playback on the remote. 05 Controls and displays Remote control (VSX-416) RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER ANALOGATT 1 INPUT SELECTOR DVD 5.1 DVD TV DVR RECEIVER CD CD-R FM AM MIDNIGHT/ 2 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ...
...). 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- Use to make these adjustments. Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as the SETUP button for recall (page 41). buttons to set the listening volume. MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to change the amount of a DVD. You can ...then use LEVEL +/- Also selects the Auto Surround mode(Auto playback on the remote. 05 Controls and displays Remote control (VSX-416) RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER ANALOGATT 1 INPUT SELECTOR DVD 5.1 DVD TV DVR RECEIVER CD CD-R FM AM MIDNIGHT/ 2 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO ...
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... digital TV. ìREC* Starts recording. REC* INFO* Displays additional EPG information. If the signal is weak then switching to access the Setup menu. RECEIVER Use to switch to access the below controls). ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title 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 the start fast reverse/forward scanning. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on the remote control. HDD/ Switch between...
... digital TV. ìREC* Starts recording. REC* INFO* Displays additional EPG information. If the signal is weak then switching to access the Setup menu. RECEIVER Use to switch to access the below controls). ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title 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 the start fast reverse/forward scanning. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on the remote control. HDD/ Switch between...
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06 Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of a source. Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR. shows briefly in the display (it will automatically be possible depending on your system Important • ... Logic II(x) Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see how the source is mono.) Note 1 • VSX-516 model only - VSX-516 only - Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening option is canceled if you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. With this receiver, you...
06 Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of a source. Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR. shows briefly in the display (it will automatically be possible depending on your system Important • ... Logic II(x) Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see how the source is mono.) Note 1 • VSX-516 model only - VSX-516 only - Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening option is canceled if you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. With this receiver, you...
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..., PHONES SURROUND will automatically be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in your system 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español VSX-516 model: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - MOVIE - SURR - Provides surround sound for video games • EXPANDED - Simulates ...(according to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Listening to your setup. Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for the Extra Power mode speaker setup) • PHONESUR. - Creates the effect of overall surround with DTS encoded sources ...
..., PHONES SURROUND will automatically be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in your system 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español VSX-516 model: • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - MOVIE - SURR - Provides surround sound for video games • EXPANDED - Simulates ...(according to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Listening to your setup. Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for the Extra Power mode speaker setup) • PHONESUR. - Creates the effect of overall surround with DTS encoded sources ...
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...downmixed to create a wider stereo effect with your surround settings and you will hear the source through just the front left ) and VSX-516 (right) • While listening to include surround speakers for the currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each mode can be set in... the center channel between : • STEREO - Listening in Neo:6 Music mode. Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ VSX-516 model only • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. • DIRECT -
...downmixed to create a wider stereo effect with your surround settings and you will hear the source through just the front left ) and VSX-516 (right) • While listening to include surround speakers for the currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each mode can be set in... the center channel between : • STEREO - Listening in Neo:6 Music mode. Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ VSX-516 model only • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. • DIRECT -
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...your current speaker system or add new speakers). Before making these settings, you should have to connect the setup microphone to the middle position. 1 Select 'M. Manual MCACC speaker setup VSX-516 model only You can use the settings in order. 34 En Important • For some of your speaker...section shows you how to make detailed settings to make these settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to adjust. MCACC (VSX-516 only) - SUBTITLE REC DTV ON/OFF RETURN AUDIO Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right) 1 Press RECEIVER on and turn up for the first time, you might...
...your current speaker system or add new speakers). Before making these settings, you should have to connect the setup microphone to the middle position. 1 Select 'M. Manual MCACC speaker setup VSX-516 model only You can use the settings in order. 34 En Important • For some of your speaker...section shows you how to make detailed settings to make these settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to adjust. MCACC (VSX-516 only) - SUBTITLE REC DTV ON/OFF RETURN AUDIO Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right) 1 Press RECEIVER on and turn up for the first time, you might...
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...Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 36). • C1 ADJ/C2 ADJ - Caution • The test tones used in the System Setup are the same volume, press (cursor down) to continue to the next channel. • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending ... speaker to match the reference speaker. The delay is necessary to add a slight bit of speaker distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu. SET - The System Setup menu 07 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español • CH LEVEL - Make precise delay settings for manual...
...Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 36). • C1 ADJ/C2 ADJ - Caution • The test tones used in the System Setup are the same volume, press (cursor down) to continue to the next channel. • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending ... speaker to match the reference speaker. The delay is necessary to add a slight bit of speaker distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu. SET - The System Setup menu 07 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español • CH LEVEL - Make precise delay settings for manual...