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... MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 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...
... MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 33 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 34 Surround back speaker setting 34 Manual MCACC speaker setup 35 Fine Channel Level 36 Fine Speaker Distance 36 Acoustic Calibration EQ 37 Manual speaker setup 39 Speaker...station presets 44 09 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 45 10 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components 46 Setting the remote to control other components 46 Selecting preset codes directly 47 Erasing one of the remote control button ...
...Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 33 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 34 Surround back speaker setting 34 Manual MCACC speaker setup 35 Fine Channel Level 36 Fine Speaker Distance 36 Acoustic Calibration EQ 37 Manual speaker setup 39 Speaker...station presets 44 09 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording 45 10 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components 46 Setting the remote to control other components 46 Selecting preset codes directly 47 Erasing one of the remote control button ...
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...TVs 49 Controls for other components 50 11 Other connections Using XM Radio 52 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 52 Listening to XM Radio 53 Using XM Surround 53 Saving channel presets 53 Second Zone speaker B setup 54 Switching the speaker system 54 Bi-amping your front ...speakers 55 Bi-wiring your speakers 55 Connecting additional amplifiers 56 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 56 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 57 12...
...TVs 49 Controls for other components 50 11 Other connections Using XM Radio 52 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 52 Listening to XM Radio 53 Using XM Surround 53 Saving channel presets 53 Second Zone speaker B setup 54 Switching the speaker system 54 Bi-amping your front ...speakers 55 Bi-wiring your speakers 55 Connecting additional amplifiers 56 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 56 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 57 12...
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... mode must be set to STANDARD (see Listening in no time at all connections before connecting to your speaker setup. The surround sound you get 2 channel sound. Also see your DVD player's manual for more on this). 2 Depending on your DVD player or source disc, you may need to set ... the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Check the manual that DVD is showing in the middle of the receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on page 19. Listening to do this. For surround sound, you'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En Make sure ...
... mode must be set to STANDARD (see Listening in no time at all connections before connecting to your speaker setup. The surround sound you get 2 channel sound. Also see your DVD player's manual for more on this). 2 Depending on your DVD player or source disc, you may need to set ... the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position. Check the manual that DVD is showing in the middle of the receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on page 19. Listening to do this. For surround sound, you'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En Make sure ...
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...DIMMER ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ ATT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING AUX SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 1 If ... setup. If you are available: 2.1ch - 3.1ch - 4.1ch - 5.1ch - 6.1ch - 7.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while the receiver checks your speaker setup. If you can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use ...
...DIMMER ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ ATT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING AUX SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 1 If ... setup. If you are available: 2.1ch - 3.1ch - 4.1ch - 5.1ch - 6.1ch - 7.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while the receiver checks your speaker setup. If you can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use ...
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...• Press SETUP at your normal listening position. Use / / / and ENTER on the receiver and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and channel level. System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input ... as quiet as necessary before continuing. 9 En Make sure there are output at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up the microphone provided with your TV. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the...
...• Press SETUP at your normal listening position. Use / / / and ENTER on the receiver and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and channel level. System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input ... as quiet as necessary before continuing. 9 En Make sure there are output at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up the microphone provided with your TV. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the...
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...use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting (and number for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 2.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel Again, try to be farther ...report is complete. When you have. 2.Auto MCACC CHECK! A progress report is selected, then press ENTER. The MCACC indicator on -screen while the receiver outputs more on this . 2.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] :...
...use / to select the speaker and / to change the setting (and number for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 2.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel Again, try to be farther ...report is complete. When you have. 2.Auto MCACC CHECK! A progress report is selected, then press ENTER. The MCACC indicator on -screen while the receiver outputs more on this . 2.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ OK ] [ OK ] [ OK ] :...
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... output, you can connect this step. If it to (see The Input Assign menu on this. 4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you 've already connected your TV to the multichannel inputs of so-called `set-top boxes'....For better quality, you can also connect with multi-channel analog output jacks 2 1 DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver IN IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT...
... output, you can connect this step. If it to (see The Input Assign menu on this. 4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you 've already connected your TV to the multichannel inputs of so-called `set-top boxes'....For better quality, you can also connect with multi-channel analog output jacks 2 1 DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver IN IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT...
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...-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm-90 cm) higher than your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; The angle depends on . fig. others should also follow the... in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically. A). B). C). A fig. B fig. Hints on getting the best sound from your particular speakers to get the most out of them at a ...
...-and-a-half to three feet (60 cm-90 cm) higher than your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; The angle depends on . fig. others should also follow the... in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically. A). B). C). A fig. B fig. Hints on getting the best sound from your particular speakers to get the most out of them at a ...
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... on page 7. A) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 LS RS LS RS 0~60 LS SB fig. B 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on vacation). The first diagram ...regular use (ex. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker . This can also cause the receiver to the AC outlet. 21 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Overhead view of speaker setup...
... on page 7. A) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 LS RS LS RS 0~60 LS SB fig. B 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on vacation). The first diagram ...regular use (ex. Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker . This can also cause the receiver to the AC outlet. 21 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Overhead view of speaker setup...
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... and displays Chapter 5: Controls and displays Front panel ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR/ VCR VIDEO CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM XM AUX SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC...
... and displays Chapter 5: Controls and displays Front panel ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR/ VCR VIDEO CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM XM AUX SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC...
Owner's Manual
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...the tuner. 18 TUNER EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 43). 19 TONE Press this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is on page 8. 21 System Setup menu controls SETUP - RETURN - Depending on the source, this button to access the bass and treble controls, ... Nederlands Español 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 10 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17. 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to...
...the tuner. 18 TUNER EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for recall (page 43). 19 TONE Press this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is on page 8. 21 System Setup menu controls SETUP - RETURN - Depending on the source, this button to access the bass and treble controls, ... Nederlands Español 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 10 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17. 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to...
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... lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC IIx When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of the receiver is on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been... indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 31). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is being received in use. Lights when Auto Surround (see Auto ...
... lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC IIx When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of the receiver is on , this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been... indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 31). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is being received in use. Lights when Auto Surround (see Auto ...
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.... Selects the surround back channel mode (page 31) or virtual surround back mode (page 31). DISC (ENTER) can be used to directly select a radio frequency (page 43) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. The following button controls (except SETUP) can be used to enter commands for this receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons...
.... Selects the surround back channel mode (page 31) or virtual surround back mode (page 31). DISC (ENTER) can be used to directly select a radio frequency (page 43) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. The following button controls (except SETUP) can be used to enter commands for this receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons...
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... menu (see page 34). If you have one TV to hook up your surround sound system (see page 34). Changes the audio language or channel on page 28). 26 En CH +/- - Starts recording. JUKEBOX - Press for example DVD, DVR or TV (when connected to select closed ... - 05 Controls and displays MENU - SETUP (Press RECEIVER first to access) Use to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button. Switches between the hard disk and DVD controls for the most accurate reproduction of FM broadcasts. REC STOP - Switches to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. HDD/DVD - ...
... menu (see page 34). If you have one TV to hook up your surround sound system (see page 34). Changes the audio language or channel on page 28). 26 En CH +/- - Starts recording. JUKEBOX - Press for example DVD, DVR or TV (when connected to select closed ... - 05 Controls and displays MENU - SETUP (Press RECEIVER first to access) Use to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button. Switches between the hard disk and DVD controls for the most accurate reproduction of FM broadcasts. REC STOP - Switches to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. HDD/DVD - ...
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...on page 42). ACOUSTIC EQ - PRESET - See Direct function on page 28) and XM Surround (page 53). Also use the +/- Use to the receiver (see Tip on page 47. You can then use this ). 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. Use to... or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use +/- RESET - Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO SURR - S. buttons to select...
...on page 42). ACOUSTIC EQ - PRESET - See Direct function on page 28) and XM Surround (page 53). Also use the +/- Use to the receiver (see Tip on page 47. You can then use this ). 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. Use to... or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use +/- RESET - Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO SURR - S. buttons to select...
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VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES TV/SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR /VCR VIDEO CD ... Español • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your Pioneer plasma display even easier. In this case, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote ...
VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES TV/SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR /VCR VIDEO CD ... Español • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your Pioneer plasma display even easier. In this case, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote ...
Service Manual
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... PIONEER CORPORATION 2006 T-ZZK MAY 2006 printed in Japan PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. Model Type Power Requirement Remarks VSX-816-K VSX-816-S VSX-916-K VSX-... INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VSX-816-K AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816-K VSX-816-S VSX-916-K VSX-916-S ORDER NO. RRV3328 THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWINGMODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
... PIONEER CORPORATION 2006 T-ZZK MAY 2006 printed in Japan PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. Model Type Power Requirement Remarks VSX-816-K VSX-816-S VSX-916-K VSX-... INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP VSX-816-K AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816-K VSX-816-S VSX-916-K VSX-916-S ORDER NO. RRV3328 THIS MANUAL IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWINGMODEL(S) AND TYPE(S).
Service Manual
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... to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the surround modes. Use with the MULTI JOG dial. 20 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup.... Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setup. ADVANCED SURR - PANEL FACILITIES Front panel VSX-816/KUXJ/CA 1 A 2 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON ... Use to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting. 138 VSX-816-K 1 2 3 4 RETURN - 1 2 3 4 8.
... to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the surround modes. Use with the MULTI JOG dial. 20 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup.... Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setup. ADVANCED SURR - PANEL FACILITIES Front panel VSX-816/KUXJ/CA 1 A 2 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON ... Use to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting. 138 VSX-816-K 1 2 3 4 RETURN - 1 2 3 4 8.
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...+ mode on and that described in this receiver with your plasma display. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 D DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN ADVANCED ST /DIRECT / STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD...
...+ mode on and that described in this receiver with your plasma display. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer plasma display VIDEO INPUT 2 D DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN ADVANCED ST /DIRECT / STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD...
