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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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... of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may invalidate the user's right to the following measures: - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO ... DOMINGUEZ ST. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_A_En For U.S. ATTENTION - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are ...
... of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may invalidate the user's right to the following measures: - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO ... DOMINGUEZ ST. Wash hands after handling D36-P4_A_En For U.S. ATTENTION - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are ...
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... Distance 39 THX Audio Setting 39 THX Speaker Setup 39 4 En Contents 01 Before 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 ... the Home THX modes 27 Using the Advanced surround effects 27 Setting the effect options 27 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. After you will know how to your model properly.
... Distance 39 THX Audio Setting 39 THX Speaker Setup 39 4 En Contents 01 Before 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 ... the Home THX modes 27 Using the Advanced surround effects 27 Setting the effect options 27 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. After you will know how to your model properly.
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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...other components 55 Operating other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or 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...other components 55 Operating other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or 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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... sources, but also over the main functions for deep, realistic sound effects. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver, but will also generate convincing surround sound for complete surround sound control you still have access to the full range of surround...imaging. 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 home theater sound is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video ...
... sources, but also over the main functions for deep, realistic sound effects. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver, but will also generate convincing surround sound for complete surround sound control you still have access to the full range of surround...imaging. 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 home theater sound is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video ...
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...damp or wet areas - DOWN DOWN Caution Incorrect use or store batteries in the battery case. • Batteries with the sound. - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at the top). in such hazards... fire. Before you start 01 Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in . (20 cm) at least 8 in the cabinet are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or...
...damp or wet areas - DOWN DOWN Caution Incorrect use or store batteries in the battery case. • Batteries with the sound. - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at the top). in such hazards... fire. Before you start 01 Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in . (20 cm) at least 8 in the cabinet are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or...
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...surround sound effect. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker setup. See Automatically setting up for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the... receiver. Make sure that DVD/LD is selected. See Listening to your liking. Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) below for ...
...surround sound effect. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker setup. See Automatically setting up for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the... receiver. Make sure that DVD/LD is selected. See Listening to your liking. Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) below for ...
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... page 39. 4 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. A progress report is selected then press ENTER.3 6 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Select 'SKIP' to go back to the System Setup menu. Make sure there are... TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on page 33).6 Note 1 • If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or...
... page 39. 4 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. A progress report is selected then press ENTER.3 6 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Select 'SKIP' to go back to the System Setup menu. Make sure there are... TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL BAND TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on page 33).6 Note 1 • If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or...
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...when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. If you are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in achieving proper sound reproduction. In this receiver. Playing a source Here are any instructions showing in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your system on page 26 for...page 29). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. DVD CD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R XM RADIO TUNER RECEIVER SLEEP SR+ DIALOG E SB ch DIMMER PHASE ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS S.RETRIEVER 3 Press AUTO SURR to play. The default setting is on and we...
...when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. If you are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in achieving proper sound reproduction. In this receiver. Playing a source Here are any instructions showing in the default listening mode. • See also Listening to your system on page 26 for...page 29). 3 • You may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. DVD CD DVR 2 TV DVR1 TVCTRL CD-R XM RADIO TUNER RECEIVER SLEEP SR+ DIALOG E SB ch DIMMER PHASE ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS S.RETRIEVER 3 Press AUTO SURR to play. The default setting is on and we...
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... VCRs, etc. Using the component video jacks on page 46 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other... to compatible HDMI devices. This page explains the kinds of inputs has jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Plugging in should be difficult. Each set of components you can control all your equipment from the power outlet. ...
... VCRs, etc. Using the component video jacks on page 46 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other... to compatible HDMI devices. This page explains the kinds of inputs has jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Plugging in should be difficult. Each set of components you can control all your equipment from the power outlet. ...
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... The Input Assign menu on or off with multichannel analog outputs. Connecting your TV and DVD player on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. About the video converter When the video converter is intended for front, center,... try adjusting the resolution settings on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. Power to the outlet switches on page 17 for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers. Installing your speaker...
... The Input Assign menu on or off with multichannel analog outputs. Connecting your TV and DVD player on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. About the video converter When the video converter is intended for front, center,... try adjusting the resolution settings on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. Power to the outlet switches on page 17 for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers. Installing your speaker...
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... 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 so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you set -top boxes...your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable. 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...
... 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 so-called 'set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you set -top boxes...your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable. 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...
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VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI...recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of the coaxial inputs on page 46). 14 En Use an optical cable for connecting analog or digital video...have a digital audio output, you connected the set-top box to (see also The Input Assign menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to...
VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI...recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of the coaxial inputs on page 46). 14 En Use an optical cable for connecting analog or digital video...have a digital audio output, you connected the set-top box to (see also The Input Assign menu on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to...
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...three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver. Most digital components also have analog connections. Connect using a coaxial cable. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI ... output on the following page if you want to connect these too. After connecting everything, you'll need to tell the receiver which source. 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...
...three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver. Most digital components also have analog connections. Connect using a coaxial cable. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI ... output on the following page if you want to connect these too. After connecting everything, you'll need to tell the receiver which source. 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...
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...coaxial or optical digital output. 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 equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of the AUDIO inputs. Note 1 • Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo...
...coaxial or optical digital output. 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 equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of the AUDIO inputs. Note 1 • Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo...
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...Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your Subwoofer Front left Center main surround speakers should always be connected to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers-no ... 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- If any uninsulated parts. Make sure to cut off as a ...
...Connecting your equipment 03 Installing your Subwoofer Front left Center main surround speakers should always be connected to use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers-no ... 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- If any uninsulated parts. Make sure to cut off as a ...
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...the unit, a piece of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Never make a knot in the cord or tie...in regular use, e.g., when on . AC outlet Power supplied through this receiver, including the speakers. 75 Ω coaxial cable ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 ...; AM LOOP 15 ft. to 18 ft. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can cause a ... with other way. If you an electric shock. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Total electrical power consumption of vinyl-coated...
...the unit, a piece of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Never make a knot in the cord or tie...in regular use, e.g., when on . AC outlet Power supplied through this receiver, including the speakers. 75 Ω coaxial cable ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 ...; AM LOOP 15 ft. to 18 ft. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can cause a ... with other way. If you an electric shock. Plugging in the receiver Only plug in a while. Total electrical power consumption of vinyl-coated...
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...to connect headphones. 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...PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - SOUND RETRIEVER - Power indicator lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 22). 8 MCACC indicator ...
...to connect headphones. 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...PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S - SOUND RETRIEVER - Power indicator lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 22). 8 MCACC indicator ...
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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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... digital sources. Surround back channel (mono) SBR - Lights when digital video conversion is selected. STEREO - Neo:6 - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 29). 2 Program format indicators These change according to the active sound processing feature. 8 ...on (see Listening in sleep mode (page 50). 13 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when stereo listening is being received. Lights when a broadcast is in surround sound on page 28). ADV. Lights when a Standard Surround mode is switched on (see ...
... digital sources. Surround back channel (mono) SBR - Lights when digital video conversion is selected. STEREO - Neo:6 - AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 29). 2 Program format indicators These change according to the active sound processing feature. 8 ...on (see Listening in sleep mode (page 50). 13 Matrix decoding format indicators 2PRO LOGIC IIx - Lights when stereo listening is being received. Lights when a broadcast is in surround sound on page 28). ADV. Lights when a Standard Surround mode is switched on (see ...