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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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... from that interference will expose you for buying this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING - D1-4-2-1_En CAUTION - POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE ... Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ATTENTION - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. If this Pioneer product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE:...
... from that interference will expose you for buying this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En WARNING - D1-4-2-1_En CAUTION - POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE ... Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ATTENTION - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. If this Pioneer product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. D1-4-2-6-1_En NOTE:...
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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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... surface. on a color TV (the screen may distort) - in damp or wet areas - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according...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...
... surface. on a color TV (the screen may distort) - in damp or wet areas - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according...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...
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...Dolby Surround sources according to your speakers and place them for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to ...DVD player on your speaker setup, but other sound options you don't know how to an AC power source. 1 Connect your system on the receiver, followed by your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front...
...Dolby Surround sources according to your speakers and place them for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to ...DVD player on your speaker setup, but other sound options you don't know how to an AC power source. 1 Connect your system on the receiver, followed by your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front...
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... the front speakers 10 Press ENTER to choose your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - 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...your setup. If you are available: 2.0ch - 3.0ch - 4.0ch - 5.0ch - 6.0ch - 7.0ch • Check the table below . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you selected YES for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following choices are equal distance from the listening position...
... the front speakers 10 Press ENTER to choose your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - 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...your setup. If you are available: 2.0ch - 3.0ch - 4.0ch - 5.0ch - 6.0ch - 7.0ch • Check the table below . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you selected YES for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following choices are equal distance from the listening position...
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... the transformers in the illustration). These cables are the most common type of video connection and should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from cables for coaxial digital connections. 8 En Component...
... the transformers in the illustration). These cables are the most common type of video connection and should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from cables for coaxial digital connections. 8 En Component...
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... DVR / 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 can connect this...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a TV and DVD player This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on your TV. 9 En This will allow you to...
... DVR / 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 can connect this...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a TV and DVD player This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on your TV. 9 En This will allow you to...
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...you connected the TV to a digital input on page 29). 10 En The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.4 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)... output, connect it to (see page 26). 2 If you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONEN SR FRONT P E AA K E R S MONITO LR RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER ...
...you connected the TV to a digital input on page 29). 10 En The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.4 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)... output, connect it to (see page 26). 2 If you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONEN SR FRONT P E AA K E R S MONITO LR RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER ...
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... for components without a digital output, or if you 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to a digital input on the receiver. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or... other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this 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 ...
... for components without a digital output, or if you 're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to a digital input on the receiver. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or... other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this 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 ...
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...174;, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect ...for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection. 3 If your TV and source component to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the DVR/...
...174;, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect ...for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection. 3 If your TV and source component to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the DVR/...
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...you 've connected. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Make sure the reception is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver to secure the AM antenna wires. fig. a fig. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to a wall or door frame... outputs of your TV or monitor. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 29. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. c) before clipping the loop to the attached stand. F connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA 3 5 FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA 4...
...you 've connected. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. Make sure the reception is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver to secure the AM antenna wires. fig. a fig. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to a wall or door frame... outputs of your TV or monitor. TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 29. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. c) before clipping the loop to the attached stand. F connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA 3 5 FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA 4...
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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 the left to the left (L) ... AC OUTLET 3 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. The receiver will vary. Make sure you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . Note 1 If you connect the speaker...
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 the left to the left (L) ... AC OUTLET 3 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. The receiver will vary. Make sure you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . Note 1 If you connect the speaker...
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... placement in the event of external shocks such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on , the power may cause the receiver to the receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker terminals Make sure that the sound of the center channel...
... placement in the event of external shocks such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on , the power may cause the receiver to the receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker terminals Make sure that the sound of the center channel...
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...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 left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back... back right Single surround back speaker AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on vacation). 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,...
...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 left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back... back right Single surround back speaker AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on vacation). 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,...
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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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...10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 33). 12 Sound Retriever indicators Light when the Sound Retriever... is detected. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received in surround sound on , this ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Midnight listening (page 26). 18 D.E. Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Franç...
...10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 33). 12 Sound Retriever indicators Light when the Sound Retriever... is detected. Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received in surround sound on , this ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Midnight listening (page 26). 18 D.E. Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Franç...
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...Music parameters (page 23). Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on . 2 Listening mode buttons STANDARD Press ... 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 the remote. STEREO Switches between the various surround modes (page 23). Also selects the...
...Music parameters (page 23). Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to access the 'boxed' commands (above the buttons) on . 2 Listening mode buttons STANDARD Press ... 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 the remote. STEREO Switches between the various surround modes (page 23). Also selects the...
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...recording. Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Switches channels. RECEIVER Use to switch to the Jukebox feature. 13 TUNER controls The TUNING +/- It also displays TV menus. 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 your surround sound system (page 27). Starts/resumes normal playback. Pauses/unpauses a disc. HDD/ Switch ...
...recording. Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Switches channels. RECEIVER Use to switch to the Jukebox feature. 13 TUNER controls The TUNING +/- It also displays TV menus. 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 your surround sound system (page 27). Starts/resumes normal playback. Pauses/unpauses a disc. HDD/ Switch ...
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...If surround back channel processing (page 24) is being processed. shows briefly in surround sound. Listening in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you can adjust the center image effect (see how the source is switched to OFF, or the surround... 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in surround sound above for auto playback of a source. With this receiver, you connected surround back speakers, see Listening in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you 're listening to. 05 ...
...If surround back channel processing (page 24) is being processed. shows briefly in surround sound. Listening in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you can adjust the center image effect (see how the source is switched to OFF, or the surround... 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in surround sound above for auto playback of a source. With this receiver, you connected surround back speakers, see Listening in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you 're listening to. 05 ...