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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-416-S/-K VSX-516-S/-K Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-416-S/-K VSX-516-S/-K Operating Instructions
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...Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the following measures: - D3-4-2-1-2-2_B_En Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to radio communications. IMPORTANT: ...THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to ...
...Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the following measures: - D3-4-2-1-2-2_B_En Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are designed to radio communications. IMPORTANT: ...THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-2_En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to ...
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...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 decoder 14 Connecting other video components 15... terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 18 Speaker placement diagrams 19 05 Controls and displays Front panel 20 Display 21 Remote control (VSX-516 23 Remote control (VSX-416 26 06 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . ....
...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 decoder 14 Connecting other video components 15... terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 18 Speaker placement diagrams 19 05 Controls and displays Front panel 20 Display 21 Remote control (VSX-516 23 Remote control (VSX-416 26 06 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . ....
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...AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • Remote control • Setup microphone (VSX-516 model only) • Power cords (make sure you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides... control has a range of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may result in your country/region): VSX-416/516-K (black models) Round 2-pin type and Australian type VSX-416/516-S (silver models) Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)...
...AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2 • Remote control • Setup microphone (VSX-516 model only) • Power cords (make sure you 've received the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides... control has a range of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may result in your country/region): VSX-416/516-K (black models) Round 2-pin type and Australian type VSX-416/516-S (silver models) Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)...
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This may distort) - in damp or wet areas - in extremely hot or cold areas - on a color TV (the screen may interfere with the sound. - in places that are very dusty - near a cassette deck (or close to put it on a level and stable surface. in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) 6 En in direct sunlight - 01 Before you start Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that gives off a magnetic field). Don't install it on the following places: - in places where there is vibration or other movement -
This may distort) - in damp or wet areas - in extremely hot or cold areas - on a color TV (the screen may interfere with the sound. - in places that are very dusty - near a cassette deck (or close to put it on a level and stable surface. in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) 6 En in direct sunlight - 01 Before you start Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to a device that gives off a magnetic field). Don't install it on the following places: - in places where there is vibration or other movement -
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... adjust the volume. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Left (LS) Surround Back(SB)* * VSX-516 model only 3 Plug in and switch on the receiver, followed by your speaker setup, but other sound options you 're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround...
... adjust the volume. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Left (LS) Surround Back(SB)* * VSX-516 model only 3 Plug in and switch on the receiver, followed by your speaker setup, but other sound options you 're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround...
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...want to make more complete surround setup, see Automatically setting up and running with 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...PROCESSING EQ MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP Illustration shows the VSX-516 model 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to choose your listening position. If you selected SW YES (VSX-416 model) or subwoofer was detected (VSX-516 model) for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the...
...want to make more complete surround setup, see Automatically setting up and running with 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...PROCESSING EQ MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP Illustration shows the VSX-516 model 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to choose your listening position. If you selected SW YES (VSX-416 model) or subwoofer was detected (VSX-516 model) for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the...
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... size and distance, and tests for five seconds. Make sure there are output at ear level using a table or a chair. 2 If the receiver is too high, NOISY! This may result in the display for both channel delay and channel level. After you have a tripod, use it to... setup 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup VSX-516 model only Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup...
... size and distance, and tests for five seconds. Make sure there are output at ear level using a table or a chair. 2 If the receiver is too high, NOISY! This may result in the display for both channel delay and channel level. After you have a tripod, use it to... setup 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup VSX-516 model only Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup...
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... than the actual distance from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Note 1 • Depending on this ) • CHK LEVEL - The receiver outputs more on this ) 9 When you're finished, select 'SKIP?' Other problems during the Auto MCACC Setup. 10 En You can press / (cursor.... When you're finished, go back to the System Setup menu. • Remember to change the setting. to go to determine the optimum receiver settings for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be a problem with your system, but it is too high/ low...
... than the actual distance from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Note 1 • Depending on this ) • CHK LEVEL - The receiver outputs more on this ) 9 When you're finished, select 'SKIP?' Other problems during the Auto MCACC Setup. 10 En You can press / (cursor.... When you're finished, go back to the System Setup menu. • Remember to change the setting. to go to determine the optimum receiver settings for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be a problem with your system, but it is too high/ low...
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... protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. These cables are the most common type of this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you should be used to...
... protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. These cables are the most common type of this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you should be used to...
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.../ VCR IN TV / SAT IN DVD / LD FRONT D V D PLAY 5.1CH INPUT IN CD-R / 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 it... TV's built-in digital decoder, you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV. 04 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 39). 2 This connection will allow you connected...
.../ VCR IN TV / SAT IN DVD / LD FRONT D V D PLAY 5.1CH INPUT IN CD-R / 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 it... TV's built-in digital decoder, you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV. 04 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 39). 2 This connection will allow you connected...
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... them 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. 2 If your TV to a digital input on... box to (see page 33). 2 If you connected the set -top boxes'. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.3 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) IN...
... them 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. 2 If your TV to a digital input on... box to (see page 33). 2 If you connected the set -top boxes'. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.3 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) IN...
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... signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to /from a digital component. This receiver FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR...R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. 04 Connecting up Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you're connecting.1 Follow the steps...
... signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to /from a digital component. This receiver FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR...R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. 04 Connecting up Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you're connecting.1 Follow the steps...
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...Media®, 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 the video connection. 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the...digital audio output, omit this step. Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver. 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, ...
...Media®, 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 the video connection. 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the...digital audio output, omit this step. Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver. 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, ...
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...connecting this unit to LARGE. You can use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). Front speakers Center speaker L R C (VSX-516 model only) Surround speakers Surround back speaker LS RS SB FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) ...receiver match those on page 38) to the AC power source. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT SR P E A K E R S FRONT LR SURROUND L CENTER SURROUND BACK TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS 220V 110V 240V 120 -127V AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V VSX-416 model Powered subwoofer SW 1 2 3 INPUT 10 mm VSX-516...
...connecting this unit to LARGE. You can use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). Front speakers Center speaker L R C (VSX-516 model only) Surround speakers Surround back speaker LS RS SB FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) ...receiver match those on page 38) to the AC power source. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT SR P E A K E R S FRONT LR SURROUND L CENTER SURROUND BACK TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS 220V 110V 240V 120 -127V AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V VSX-416 model Powered subwoofer SW 1 2 3 INPUT 10 mm VSX-516...
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...the TV so that all speakers are usually designed with putty, or by other suitable means, to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound,...below . Be sure all the bare speaker wire is switched on , the power may cause the receiver to sound their best. We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the bare speaker wire is...sure to secure it with a particular placement in mind. VSX-516 model 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal.
...the TV so that all speakers are usually designed with putty, or by other suitable means, to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound,...below . Be sure all the bare speaker wire is switched on , the power may cause the receiver to sound their best. We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the bare speaker wire is...sure to secure it with a particular placement in mind. VSX-516 model 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal.
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05 Controls and displays Chapter 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/...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 6 9 10 SIGNAL SELECT VSB DIALOGUE MODE ENHANCEMENT 13 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON...
05 Controls and displays Chapter 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/...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 6 9 10 SIGNAL SELECT VSB DIALOGUE MODE ENHANCEMENT 13 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON...
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...WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of a WMA9 Pro signal. 17 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening (page 33). 20 EX (VSX-516 model only) Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is detected. 22 En Lights when the Auto Surround feature is detected. SP means... the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is switched on or not. DTS Lights when a source with surround back channel encoding is detected. SB (VSX-516 model only) Depending on .
...WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of a WMA9 Pro signal. 17 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening (page 33). 20 EX (VSX-516 model only) Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is detected. 22 En Lights when the Auto Surround feature is detected. SP means... the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is switched on or not. DTS Lights when a source with surround back channel encoding is detected. SB (VSX-516 model only) Depending on .
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Remote control (VSX-516) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 EFFECT /CH SEL LEVEL SLEEP ACOUSTIC S.RETRIEVER DIALOG E EQ DIMMER MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ MENU...and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 21 Master volume level 22 MCACC channel EQ indicators (VSX-516 model only) These indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 30).
Remote control (VSX-516) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 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 EFFECT /CH SEL LEVEL SLEEP ACOUSTIC S.RETRIEVER DIALOG E EQ DIMMER MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ MENU...and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 21 Master volume level 22 MCACC channel EQ indicators (VSX-516 model only) These indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 30).
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... SETUP and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, RECEIVER, etc.) TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a double cassette deck player. MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. to find radio frequencies and use to... and displays SLEEP Press to HDD or vice-versa. Off). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. MENU Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min -
... SETUP and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, RECEIVER, etc.) TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of a double cassette deck player. MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. to find radio frequencies and use to... and displays SLEEP Press to HDD or vice-versa. Off). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. MENU Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min -