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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 will... 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 will... 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...
Owner's Manual
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...the wall socket when left unused for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate your model properly. ATTENTION - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are trademarks of the following measures: - For... U.S. If the AC plug of this Pioneer product. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Consult the dealer or an experienced...
...the wall socket when left unused for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate your model properly. ATTENTION - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are trademarks of the following measures: - For... U.S. If the AC plug of this Pioneer product. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Consult the dealer or an experienced...
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Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 6 Using the Quick Setup 7 03 Connecting up Making cable...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...
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 Installing the receiver 5 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 6 Using the Quick Setup 7 03 Connecting up Making cable...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...
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... 01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system...8226; Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. This may distort) - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. in places that apply in your country or area....
... 01 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system...8226; Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. This may distort) - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. in places that apply in your country or area....
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...page 27 for the best surround sound effect. There are explained in surround sound on page 22 if you should already be set the receiver to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for more on the sound. Note 1 Depending on your speakers as shown below for optimal ...surround sound. See Connecting the speakers on page 9 to your selection. See Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you need to do this . For surround sound...
...page 27 for the best surround sound effect. There are explained in surround sound on page 22 if you should already be set the receiver to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for more on the sound. Note 1 Depending on your speakers as shown below for optimal ...surround sound. See Connecting the speakers on page 9 to your selection. See Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick setup guide, you need to do this . For surround sound...
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... • Check the table below . If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - 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 DIMMER... 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 choose your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - Depending on whether you...
... • Check the table below . If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - 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 DIMMER... 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 choose your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - Depending on whether you...
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... optical cable, coil loosely. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
... optical cable, coil loosely. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
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... DVD player This page shows you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your DVD player to the TV/SAT inputs on 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 ... / VCR IN TV / SAT IN DVD / LD FRONT PLAY CD-R D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you how to connect...
... DVD player This page shows you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your DVD player to the TV/SAT inputs on 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 ... / VCR IN TV / SAT IN DVD / LD FRONT PLAY CD-R D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you how to connect...
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... P E AA K E R S MONITO LR RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of the receiver as shown below.1 This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR... box to the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on 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 If your set -top boxes'....
... P E AA K E R S MONITO LR RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of the receiver as shown below.1 This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR... box to the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on 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 If your set -top boxes'....
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You'll need to make this receiver. The example 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 ...ñol Connecting up 03 Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on the receiver. This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR/VCR...
You'll need to make this receiver. The example 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 ...ñol Connecting up 03 Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on the receiver. This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR/VCR...
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...up Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the receiver using an optical cable. See the manuals that came with your source and TV are progressive-scan video compatible. The example shows a ...recorder connected to composite video. Important • If you must also have a digital audio output, omit this receiver. Note 1 If your video component doesn't have your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and...
...up Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the receiver using an optical cable. See the manuals that came with your source and TV are progressive-scan video compatible. The example shows a ...recorder connected to composite video. Important • If you must also have a digital audio output, omit this receiver. Note 1 If your video component doesn't have your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and...
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... didn't connect according to the stand. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 29. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. fig. b fig. c) before clipping the loop to the following defaults: • COMP 1 - For best results, extend the FM antenna fully... AM LOOP ANTENNA 3 5 FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA 4 1 2 1 Pull off the protective shields of component video inputs on this receiver to the antenna, bend in the same way as shown below ). Use a three-way component video cable. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs ...
... didn't connect according to the stand. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 29. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. fig. b fig. c) before clipping the loop to the following defaults: • COMP 1 - For best results, extend the FM antenna fully... AM LOOP ANTENNA 3 5 FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA 4 1 2 1 Pull off the protective shields of component video inputs on this receiver to the antenna, bend in the same way as shown below ). Use a three-way component video cable. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs ...
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The receiver will vary. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR SR FRONT P E AA K E R S MONITOR OUT LR ... it to the surround back left (L) terminal. 14 En Note 1 If you plan to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on page 37 if you are...
The receiver will vary. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR SR FRONT P E AA K E R S MONITOR OUT LR ... it to the surround back left (L) terminal. 14 En Note 1 If you plan to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on page 37 if you are...
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... • When placing speakers near a wall; If you should be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from walls. Caution •...that the speaker manufacturer provided with your speakers as discoloration of the center channel is switched on , the power may cause the receiver to sound their best. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to prevent possible interference, such as shown below the...
... • When placing speakers near a wall; If you should be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from walls. Caution •...that the speaker manufacturer provided with your speakers as discoloration of the center channel is switched on , the power may cause the receiver to sound their best. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to prevent possible interference, such as shown below the...
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... unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. 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... the AC outlet. 16 En Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch.
... unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. 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... the AC outlet. 16 En Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch.
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Controls and 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 CD CD-R / TAPE / ...
Controls and 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 CD CD-R / TAPE / ...
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...playback on page 22). 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode. 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM ... Sound Retriever indicators Light when the Sound Retriever is switched on (page 26). 13 Character display 14 Neo:6 When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 25). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in surround sound on ...
...playback on page 22). 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode. 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM ... Sound Retriever indicators Light when the Sound Retriever is switched on (page 26). 13 Character display 14 Neo:6 When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 25). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in surround sound on ...
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...in this section. 7 SLEEP Press to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 26). 3 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STEREO Switches between the various surround modes (page 23). SETUP Press to adjust the...CH DVD SUBTITLE CH GUIDE REC AUDIO TIMERREC INFO RECSTOP JUKEBOX DISPLAY CLASS DVD/DVR SHIFT MPX TUNING STATION 6 TUNER RECEIVER 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 2 Listening mode buttons STANDARD Press for recall (page 31). Also functions as Dolby Pro...
...in this section. 7 SLEEP Press to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 26). 3 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - STEREO Switches between the various surround modes (page 23). SETUP Press to adjust the...CH DVD SUBTITLE CH GUIDE REC AUDIO TIMERREC INFO RECSTOP JUKEBOX DISPLAY CLASS DVD/DVR SHIFT MPX TUNING STATION 6 TUNER RECEIVER 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 2 Listening mode buttons STANDARD Press for recall (page 31). Also functions as Dolby Pro...
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... of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Press to mono will improve the sound quality (page 31). 21 En RECEIVER Use to switch to select preset radio stations (page 31). DIALOG E Use to access the commands bordered by a rectangle). AUDIO Changes audio language...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 use the remote DVD/DVR controls. Pauses/unpauses a disc. GUIDE* Displays the guides on /off. INFO* ...
... of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Press to mono will improve the sound quality (page 31). 21 En RECEIVER Use to switch to select preset radio stations (page 31). DIALOG E Use to access the commands bordered by a rectangle). AUDIO Changes audio language...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 use the remote DVD/DVR controls. Pauses/unpauses a disc. GUIDE* Displays the guides on /off. INFO* ...
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Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you 're listening to. shows briefly in surround sound. Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is Dolby Digital, ... auto playback of source you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected surround back speakers, see also Using surround back channel processing on your system Important • Certain features...
Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you 're listening to. shows briefly in surround sound. Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is Dolby Digital, ... auto playback of source you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press STANDARD. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected surround back speakers, see also Using surround back channel processing on your system Important • Certain features...