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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 connections 11 Analog audio cables 11 Digital audio cables 11 Video cables 11 Connecting a TV and DVD player 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 Pro...
... 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 connections 11 Analog audio cables 11 Digital audio cables 11 Video cables 11 Connecting a TV and DVD player 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 Pro...
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... following quick setup guide, you should already be set the video input on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Also see Listening in surround sound on page 17. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to confirm your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. • Be...
... following quick setup guide, you should already be set the video input on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Also see Listening in surround sound on page 17. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to confirm your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. • Be...
Operating Instructions
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...'ve connected a subwoofer, then press ENTER. • VSX-516 model - Use the MULTI JOG dial to get your subwoofer setting. • VSX-416 model - 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 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...
...'ve connected a subwoofer, then press ENTER. • VSX-516 model - Use the MULTI JOG dial to get your subwoofer setting. • VSX-416 model - 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 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...
Operating Instructions
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.... RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ MENU TOP MENU DTV MENU ST TUNE ENTER ANALOG ATT T.EDIT ST DVD/LD CD-R/TAPE CD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR FM AM RECEIVER MIDNIGHT/ GUIDE TUNE SETUP CH - blinks in the display for both channel delay and channel level. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 2 If the receiver is too high, NOISY! After you have set up for surround sound (MCACC...
.... RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ MENU TOP MENU DTV MENU ST TUNE ENTER ANALOG ATT T.EDIT ST DVD/LD CD-R/TAPE CD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR FM AM RECEIVER MIDNIGHT/ GUIDE TUNE SETUP CH - blinks in the display for both channel delay and channel level. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 2 If the receiver is too high, NOISY! After you have set up for surround sound (MCACC...
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.... 7 Select CHECK OK in the display then press ENTER. The Auto MCACC checks the subwoofer level. • If the subwoofer output level is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker setting on this ) • CHK DIST. - Check surround speaker connections. • ERR SBch - Make sure the subwoofer has been switched on and volume on this ) • CHK EQ - The front panel MCACC indicator lights to check each speaker in turn. Check...
.... 7 Select CHECK OK in the display then press ENTER. The Auto MCACC checks the subwoofer level. • If the subwoofer output level is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker setting on this ) • CHK DIST. - Check surround speaker connections. • ERR SBch - Make sure the subwoofer has been switched on and volume on this ) • CHK EQ - The front panel MCACC indicator lights to check each speaker in turn. Check...
Operating Instructions
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... OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks 1 Connect a set 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. 2 If your set-top box has a digital output, connect it to (see page 33). 2 If you've already connected your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected...
... OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks 1 Connect a set 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. 2 If your set-top box has a digital output, connect it to (see page 33). 2 If you've already connected your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected...
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... your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this step. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1 This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL...
... your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this step. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1 This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL...
Operating Instructions
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... 5: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-516 model 1 23 45 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516 ENTER MULTI JOG 6 7 8 SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ 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 / MD FM 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...
... 5: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-516 model 1 23 45 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516 ENTER MULTI JOG 6 7 8 SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ 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 / MD FM 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...
Operating Instructions
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... STEREO Switches between the various surround modes (page 29). Use to adjust the Advanced Surround effect and channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 29). SUBTITLE REC DTV ON/OFF RETURN AUDIO 11 12 13 HDD DVD REC STOP TUNER DISP CLASS MPX D.ACCESS ENTER DISC +10 INFO TV CONTROL SHIFT INPUT SELECT TV CH TV VOL AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 14 RECEIVER 1 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use the LEVEL...
... STEREO Switches between the various surround modes (page 29). Use to adjust the Advanced Surround effect and channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 29). SUBTITLE REC DTV ON/OFF RETURN AUDIO 11 12 13 HDD DVD REC STOP TUNER DISP CLASS MPX D.ACCESS ENTER DISC +10 INFO TV CONTROL SHIFT INPUT SELECT TV CH TV VOL AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 14 RECEIVER 1 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use the LEVEL...
Operating Instructions
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GUIDE Displays the guides on /off. MENU Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - buttons to select channels. 7 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to confirm and exit the current menu (also use ST +/- DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on a digital TV. AUDIO* Changes the audio language or channel on a digital TV. You can be accessed after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. Use the TUNE +/- Off). DIMMER Dims...
GUIDE Displays the guides on /off. MENU Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - buttons to select channels. 7 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are used to confirm and exit the current menu (also use ST +/- DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on a digital TV. AUDIO* Changes the audio language or channel on a digital TV. You can be accessed after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. Use the TUNE +/- Off). DIMMER Dims...
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...). Use to select the TV input signal. TUNER DISP* Switches between stereo and mono reception of radio station presets (page 41). INPUT SELECT Use to select channels. REC STOP* Stops recording. 8 Number buttons and other components connected to the receiver (see page 44 for DVD/HDD recorders. TV CH +/- If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other component controls Use the number buttons to mono will improve the sound quality (page 41). Use to select...
...). Use to select the TV input signal. TUNER DISP* Switches between stereo and mono reception of radio station presets (page 41). INPUT SELECT Use to select channels. REC STOP* Stops recording. 8 Number buttons and other components connected to the receiver (see page 44 for DVD/HDD recorders. TV CH +/- If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other component controls Use the number buttons to mono will improve the sound quality (page 41). Use to select...
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... DVD/ Turns DVD power on/off. HDD/ Switch between station preset name and frequency (see Tip on the remote control. REC* INFO* Displays additional EPG information. BOX* TUNER Press to select preset radio stations (page 42). buttons can be used to access the Setup menu. DVD/DVR Press to the receiver controls on page 42). RECEIVER Use to switch to use the remote DVD/DVR controls. Also used to mono will improve the sound quality (page 41). 27 En AUDIO Changes audio language or channel. GUIDE* Displays the guides...
... DVD/ Turns DVD power on/off. HDD/ Switch between station preset name and frequency (see Tip on the remote control. REC* INFO* Displays additional EPG information. BOX* TUNER Press to select preset radio stations (page 42). buttons can be used to access the Setup menu. DVD/DVR Press to the receiver controls on page 42). RECEIVER Use to switch to use the remote DVD/DVR controls. Also used to mono will improve the sound quality (page 41). 27 En AUDIO Changes audio language or channel. GUIDE* Displays the guides...
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Up to 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-516 model only - See above • Dolby Digital EX - Suitable for two-channel sources3 • 6-STEREO (VSX-516 model only) - Simulates multichannel surround sound for sports programs • ADV. Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using just the subwoofer and front speakers • EX POWER (VSX-416 model only) - Select when using the surround speakers in addition to the front speakers (see the diagram on this , refer to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Creates...
Up to 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-516 model only - See above • Dolby Digital EX - Suitable for two-channel sources3 • 6-STEREO (VSX-516 model only) - Simulates multichannel surround sound for sports programs • ADV. Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using just the subwoofer and front speakers • EX POWER (VSX-416 model only) - Select when using the surround speakers in addition to the front speakers (see the diagram on this , refer to format): • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC - Creates...
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... Calibration EQ VSX-516 model only • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can be set in Dolby Pro Logic II(x) Music mode. 06 Listening to your system 3 Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to stereo. b Only available with your surround settings and you switch on your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever or the Tone controls when DIRECT is...
... Calibration EQ VSX-516 model only • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can be set in Dolby Pro Logic II(x) Music mode. 06 Listening to your system 3 Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to stereo. b Only available with your surround settings and you switch on your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever or the Tone controls when DIRECT is...
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... When audio data is only applicable to 2-channel sources. 2 During playback from an uneven sound image. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the component you good sound at low volume levels when listening to movie (Midnight) or music (Loudness) sources. • Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between BASS and TREBLE. 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of the receiver. 3 Select the source you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs...
... When audio data is only applicable to 2-channel sources. 2 During playback from an uneven sound image. Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the component you good sound at low volume levels when listening to movie (Midnight) or music (Loudness) sources. • Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between BASS and TREBLE. 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of the receiver. 3 Select the source you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs...
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... can color the original source material. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). CH - You will return to select it. 4 When you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use it sounds like the delay settings are set . Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings If you want to adjust your settings manually, you want to the Manual MCACC setup menu. You will give...
... can color the original source material. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). CH - You will return to select it. 4 When you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use it sounds like the delay settings are set . Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings If you want to adjust your settings manually, you want to the Manual MCACC setup menu. You will give...
Operating Instructions
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... SETUP menu. 2 Use / to choose the speaker that you can adjust the overall balance of each speaker as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your speakers from the listening position. 39 En CD Note 1 If you want then set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 and one for the listening modes. 5 For best surround sound, make settings in the Input Assign menu if you selected T. on speaker settings): L C R RS SB* LS SW *VSX-516 model only Adjust...
... SETUP menu. 2 Use / to choose the speaker that you can adjust the overall balance of each speaker as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your speakers from the listening position. 39 En CD Note 1 If you want then set two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 and one for the listening modes. 5 For best surround sound, make settings in the Input Assign menu if you selected T. on speaker settings): L C R RS SB* LS SW *VSX-516 model only Adjust...
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... - LFE Attenuator Setup • Default setting: LFEATT 0 dB Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent ultra-low bass tones (included with dual mono encoding (see Dynamic Range Control Setup below ). 1 Select 'IN ASSIG.' The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote. • DUAL MONO - Only channel 2 is played The Other menu is connected to which you've connected your digital components according to the defaults above. No sound from the speakers: •...
... - LFE Attenuator Setup • Default setting: LFEATT 0 dB Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent ultra-low bass tones (included with dual mono encoding (see Dynamic Range Control Setup below ). 1 Select 'IN ASSIG.' The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the remote. • DUAL MONO - Only channel 2 is played The Other menu is connected to which you've connected your digital components according to the defaults above. No sound from the speakers: •...
Operating Instructions
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... audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Note 1 The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on connections). RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER ANALOGATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD 5.1 DVD TV DVR RECEIVER CD CD-R FM AM MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/TAPE CD FM AM RECEIVER MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS Above: VSX...
... audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Note 1 The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on connections). RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER ANALOGATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD 5.1 DVD TV DVR RECEIVER CD CD-R FM AM MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/TAPE CD FM AM RECEIVER MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS Above: VSX...
Operating Instructions
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... the component being input will only turn on or off if that you enter the code. Note • After one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work for the model that component is able to enter the preset code. Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/TAPE CD FM AM RECEIVER STANDARD ADV.SURR MIDNIGHT/ STEREO LOUDNESS TUNER...
... the component being input will only turn on or off if that you enter the code. Note • After one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using the component's manufacturer preset code stored in the remote control will not work for the model that component is able to enter the preset code. Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL DVD5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/TAPE CD FM AM RECEIVER STANDARD ADV.SURR MIDNIGHT/ STEREO LOUDNESS TUNER...