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...Digital audio cables 12 Video cables 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16...your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 29 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in stereo 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . 30 Using surround back channel processing . . 31 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 31 Using ...
...Digital audio cables 12 Video cables 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16...your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 29 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in stereo 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . 30 Using surround back channel processing . . 31 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 31 Using ...
Operating Instructions
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... between the signals is divided into standby. The cable may cause a humming noise from cables for audio. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. S Video Component... video cables Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are used to connect digital components to L (left) terminals. Component video cables Green (Y)...
... between the signals is divided into standby. The cable may cause a humming noise from cables for audio. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. S Video Component... video cables Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are used to connect digital components to L (left) terminals. Component video cables Green (Y)...
Operating Instructions
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... the component video jacks on page 17 if you can connect this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your DVD player...the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver using an optical cable. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input ...
... the component video jacks on page 17 if you can connect this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your DVD player...the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver using an optical cable. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input ...
Operating Instructions
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..., you can connect it only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output... from your set -top box to (see page 33). 2 If you can connect this receiver. When you set up Connecting the multichannel analog outputs...
..., you can connect it only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output... from your set -top box to (see page 33). 2 If you can connect this receiver. When you set up Connecting the multichannel analog outputs...
Operating Instructions
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... connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record from analog components. 15 En You'll need to make this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. The example shows an optical connection to the CD digital input jack using an optical digital audio cable....shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR...
... connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record from analog components. 15 En You'll need to make this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. The example shows an optical connection to the CD digital input jack using an optical digital audio cable....shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR...
Operating Instructions
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...format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. 4 If your video component to the digital output on this receiver using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN jack. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for more on this. 2 For better quality,... recorder to make this connection. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for...
...format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. 4 If your video component to the digital output on this receiver using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN jack. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for more on this. 2 For better quality,... recorder to make this connection. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for...
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...TV/SAT)IN 2 R R L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R CENTER B AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is best. Also make sure the positive and... negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 ...speaker, connect it to use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below.1 The receiver will vary.
...TV/SAT)IN 2 R R L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R CENTER B AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is best. Also make sure the positive and... negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 ...speaker, connect it to use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below.1 The receiver will vary.
Operating Instructions
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...39)). 5 ENTER 6 MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to switch between the surround modes (page 29). ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). Press for Standard decoding and to select various settings and menu options. 7 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD - Also selects ... 5: Controls and displays Front panel ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR VIDEO DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX ...
...39)). 5 ENTER 6 MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to switch between the surround modes (page 29). ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). Press for Standard decoding and to select various settings and menu options. 7 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD - Also selects ... 5: Controls and displays Front panel ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR VIDEO DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX ...
Operating Instructions
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Lights when a broadcast is detected. ANALOG - Lights when an analog signal is being received in auto stereo mode. - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is active (page 32). 24 En Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 54). 12 Character...
Lights when a broadcast is detected. ANALOG - Lights when an analog signal is being received in auto stereo mode. - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is active (page 32). 24 En Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 54). 12 Character...
Operating Instructions
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...station presets (page 46). 25 En CLASS - Off). DIMMER - After pressing, you can also be used to enter commands for this receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 48). 3 Number buttons and...INFO MUTE 15 MPX REC STOP JUKEBOX 7 AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH 8 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL 9 16 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. D.ACCESS -...
...station presets (page 46). 25 En CLASS - Off). DIMMER - After pressing, you can also be used to enter commands for this receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 48). 3 Number buttons and...INFO MUTE 15 MPX REC STOP JUKEBOX 7 AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH 8 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL 9 16 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. D.ACCESS -...
Operating Instructions
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.../off the TV power. HDD/DVD - Use to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button. MENU - SETUP (Press RECEIVER first to access) Use to adjust the TV volume. Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). If you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, AM, FM, TV, etc...language or channel on this system assign it using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc. Switches to memorize and name a station for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - Displays the disc menu of a DVD. Use to select channels. 7 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are ...
.../off the TV power. HDD/DVD - Use to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button. MENU - SETUP (Press RECEIVER first to access) Use to adjust the TV volume. Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). If you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, AM, FM, TV, etc...language or channel on this system assign it using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc. Switches to memorize and name a station for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - Displays the disc menu of a DVD. Use to select channels. 7 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are ...
Operating Instructions
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...using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see also Using surround back channel processing on your system Important • Certain features explained in this receiver, you can listen to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from : •...depending on page 36 is set to NO (page 42) (this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR • While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR for more...
...using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see also Using surround back channel processing on your system Important • Certain features explained in this receiver, you can listen to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from : •...depending on page 36 is set to NO (page 42) (this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR • While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR for more...
Operating Instructions
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.... - For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 Panoramaa Extends the front stereo OFF image to include surround speakers for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is selected, the effect level can be selected. • Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from the surround back speakers in...
.... - For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 Panoramaa Extends the front stereo OFF image to include surround speakers for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is selected, the effect level can be selected. • Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from the surround back speakers in...
Operating Instructions
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... If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 30 En Refer to these pages for stereo playback. No special weighting is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 2 • You can't use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone... Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is given to select between : • STEREO - DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL • While listening to the source audio signal as possible.1 •...
... If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 30 En Refer to these pages for stereo playback. No special weighting is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 2 • You can't use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone... Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is given to select between : • STEREO - DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL • While listening to the source audio signal as possible.1 •...
Operating Instructions
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...information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, 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 will hear the virtual surround ... virtual surround back with 6.1ch surround Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources SBch Processing / Virtual SB mode ON AUTO ON AUTO Standard Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic ì ì ì Neo:6 Advanced surround ìa ìa ìa ìa Note ...
...information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, 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 will hear the virtual surround ... virtual surround back with 6.1ch surround Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources SBch Processing / Virtual SB mode ON AUTO ON AUTO Standard Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic IIx 2 Pro Logic ì ì ì Neo:6 Advanced surround ìa ìa ìa ìa Note ...
Operating Instructions
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...the overall balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically below ). • Fine SP Distance - You return to stereo playback in your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 54). • Front Bi-Amp - Also see Other problems...MCACC Setup on page 11 for manual adjustment (see Second Zone speaker B setup on page 40). • EQ Data Check - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. The last five settings are specifically for surround sound (MCACC) on page 38). Check the ALL CH ADJUST...
...the overall balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically below ). • Fine SP Distance - You return to stereo playback in your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 54). • Front Bi-Amp - Also see Other problems...MCACC Setup on page 11 for manual adjustment (see Second Zone speaker B setup on page 40). • EQ Data Check - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. The last five settings are specifically for surround sound (MCACC) on page 38). Check the ALL CH ADJUST...
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... Tuning directly to enter the frequency of the radio station. Once you want, see Saving station presets on the next page for other stations. The receiver will start over. 45 En Release the button at a time, press TUNE / . This should improve the sound quality and allow you want. ...REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL RECEIVER 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Tune to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. Repeat to search for more on the remote ...
... Tuning directly to enter the frequency of the radio station. Once you want, see Saving station presets on the next page for other stations. The receiver will start over. 45 En Release the button at a time, press TUNE / . This should improve the sound quality and allow you want. ...REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL RECEIVER 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Tune to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. Repeat to search for more on the remote ...
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... video connections). TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL... USB AM RECEIVER DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL SLEEP SB h ANALOG 1 Select the source you want to record...
... video connections). TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL... USB AM RECEIVER DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL SLEEP SB h ANALOG 1 Select the source you want to record...
Operating Instructions
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... specify how you 're using the surround back speaker terminals. connections are downmixed for stereo output from speaker system A (up your speakers have separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. 55 En Hook up to both front and surround back speaker terminals output the...
... specify how you 're using the surround back speaker terminals. connections are downmixed for stereo output from speaker system A (up your speakers have separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the receiver. 55 En Hook up to both front and surround back speaker terminals output the...
Service Manual
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... MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER CH SOURCE CLASS DISC ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN VOL CH ANALOG... control (KUXJ/CA : XXD3105) (MYXJ5 : XXD3107) AA size IEC R6 Dry cell batteries (x2) F VSX-816-K 5 5 6 7 8 Note 1 Continuous average power output of Dolby Laboratories. 5 6 7 8 1. SPECIFICATIONS VSX-816/KUXJ/CA Amplifier section • Continuous power output (stereo) Front. . 110 W (20 to 20 000 Hz, THD 0.7 %, 8 Ω)1 • Continuous...
... MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR DIALOG E S.RETRIEVER ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER CH SOURCE CLASS DISC ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN VOL CH ANALOG... control (KUXJ/CA : XXD3105) (MYXJ5 : XXD3107) AA size IEC R6 Dry cell batteries (x2) F VSX-816-K 5 5 6 7 8 Note 1 Continuous average power output of Dolby Laboratories. 5 6 7 8 1. SPECIFICATIONS VSX-816/KUXJ/CA Amplifier section • Continuous power output (stereo) Front. . 110 W (20 to 20 000 Hz, THD 0.7 %, 8 Ω)1 • Continuous...