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... antennas 18 Connecting the speakers 19 Hints on speaker placement 20 AC outlet 21 05 Controls and displays Front panel 22 Display 23 Remote control 25 Operating range of remote control 27 06 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using...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 settings 47 Erasing all of the remote control presets . . . . 47 Direct ...
... antennas 18 Connecting the speakers 19 Hints on speaker placement 20 AC outlet 21 05 Controls and displays Front panel 22 Display 23 Remote control 25 Operating range of remote control 27 06 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using...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 settings 47 Erasing all of the remote control presets . . . . 47 Direct ...
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... you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions Loading the batteries...
... you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions Loading the batteries...
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...microphone at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series of inactivity. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on page 34 and make sure to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and...through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to establish the ambient noise level. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV DVR TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE FM XM RADIO AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ...
...microphone at any time to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series of inactivity. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on page 34 and make sure to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and...through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to establish the ambient noise level. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV DVR TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE FM XM RADIO AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ...
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... been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Remote control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on page 39. DTS - 05 Controls and displays DIGITAL - Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in use. Lights when the mono mode is being received...
... been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Remote control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on page 39. DTS - 05 Controls and displays DIGITAL - Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in use. Lights when the mono mode is being received...
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... ATT - After pressing, you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, FM, AM, TV, etc.) TOP MENU - Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 10 SOURCE 11 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 12 DVD TV DVR TVCTRL 2 CD-R/TAPE XM RADIO...
... ATT - After pressing, you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, FM, AM, TV, etc.) TOP MENU - Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 10 SOURCE 11 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 12 DVD TV DVR TVCTRL 2 CD-R/TAPE XM RADIO...
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... or a movie (page 32). ERASE - READ ID - Use to adjust the level (see Controlling the rest of the remote control button settings on page 47. Also adjusts the level of the remote control presets on page 47. Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are shown when you choose the options...
... or a movie (page 32). ERASE - READ ID - Use to adjust the level (see Controlling the rest of the remote control button settings on page 47. Also adjusts the level of the remote control presets on page 47. Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are shown when you choose the options...
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...disconnect them. 2 • You can't use the surround back speaker channels with this system. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV DVR TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE FM XM RADIO AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP... (for example, if you want to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 59). Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and ...
...disconnect them. 2 • You can't use the surround back speaker channels with this system. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV DVR TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE FM XM RADIO AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP... (for example, if you want to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 59). Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and ...
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... the channel levels at low volumes. The test tones will be output. :Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each speaker in the order shown on the remote control. You return to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. • Auto - 07 The System Setup menu 1 Select 'Channel Level' from the Manual 5 When you selected...
... the channel levels at low volumes. The test tones will be output. :Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each speaker in the order shown on the remote control. You return to speaker and adjust individual channel levels. • Auto - 07 The System Setup menu 1 Select 'Channel Level' from the Manual 5 When you selected...
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... cancel the frequency and start searching for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 3 Use the number buttons to . Improving FM stereo sound If the (tuned) ... ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH...
... cancel the frequency and start searching for the next station, stopping when it 's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 3 Use the number buttons to . Improving FM stereo sound If the (tuned) ... ATT MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH...
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... select one of 10 stations each. See Saving station presets above if you want to the radio on the previous page for more on the remote control to recall the station preset. Note 1 If the receiver is also stored.1 1 Tune to a station you want. • You can press DISP when listening to... display shows ST. 08 Using the tuner memorize up to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST / buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to name.
... select one of 10 stations each. See Saving station presets above if you want to the radio on the previous page for more on the remote control to recall the station preset. Note 1 If the receiver is also stored.1 1 Tune to a station you want. • You can press DISP when listening to... display shows ST. 08 Using the tuner memorize up to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST / buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to name.
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If you want to the composite video outputs (see page 16 for more on connections). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). Refer to the instructions that came with a recorder hooked up to record. Tune to record. ... recorded in analog. • Some video sources are copy-protected. TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR...
If you want to the composite video outputs (see page 16 for more on connections). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). Refer to the instructions that came with a recorder hooked up to record. Tune to record. ... recorded in analog. • Some video sources are copy-protected. TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DTV ON/OFF MPX REC DTV INFO MUTE REC STOP JUKEBOX AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD DISP CH CH STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR...
Owner's Manual
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... to use this receiver's built-in the remote. OUT CONTROL IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT Setting the remote to control other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, refer to Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link...
... to use this receiver's built-in the remote. OUT CONTROL IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT Setting the remote to control other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, refer to Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link...
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... manufacturer's name (for example, P for Pioneer). 5 Use / to select the manufacturer's name from the list then press ENTER. 6 Use / to be erased for two seconds. To try using this remote control with the component type (for the component you 're done. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use /...component is more than one ). Note 1 You can't assign the RECEIVER button. 47 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS DVD CD TV DVR TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE FM XM RADIO AM RECEIVER SLEEP SB ch ANALOG ATT D.ACCESS...
... manufacturer's name (for example, P for Pioneer). 5 Use / to select the manufacturer's name from the list then press ENTER. 6 Use / to be erased for two seconds. To try using this remote control with the component type (for the component you 're done. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use /...component is more than one ). Note 1 You can't assign the RECEIVER button. 47 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS DVD CD TV DVR TVCTRL CD-R/TAPE FM XM RADIO AM RECEIVER SLEEP SB ch ANALOG ATT D.ACCESS...
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...ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When direct function is assigned to your CD player. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to ...rest of the component for which preset code is on, any component you can 't use the remote control to rewind a tape in the display for the component you want to confirm the remote presets have been erased. The LCD on the receiver and then use direct function with the TV ...
...ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When direct function is assigned to your CD player. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to ...rest of the component for which preset code is on, any component you can 't use the remote control to rewind a tape in the display for the component you want to confirm the remote presets have been erased. The LCD on the receiver and then use direct function with the TV ...
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... rest of your system 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 46 for navigating. Adjust the TV volume. DTV GUIDE Use as the GUIDE...
... rest of your system 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 46 for navigating. Adjust the TV volume. DTV GUIDE Use as the GUIDE...
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...Satellite TV/TV/ ENTER screen. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Stops playback (on . Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to the start of the current track. Button (s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on some models... playback. DVR player/Cassette deck ì REC Starts recording. DTV Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 46 for fast forward playback. CD/MD/CD-R/DVD...
...Satellite TV/TV/ ENTER screen. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Stops playback (on . Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to the start of the current track. Button (s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on some models... playback. DVR player/Cassette deck ì REC Starts recording. DTV Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Operating other Pioneer components on page 46 for fast forward playback. CD/MD/CD-R/DVD...
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... 20 when placing the speakers in Speaker Setting on page 40. Switching the speaker system If you can also use the number buttons on the remote control to select the class in Connecting the speakers on page 34, three speaker system settings are connected. 54 En See Surround back speaker setting on...
... 20 when placing the speakers in Speaker Setting on page 40. Switching the speaker system If you can also use the number buttons on the remote control to select the class in Connecting the speakers on page 34, three speaker system settings are connected. 54 En See Surround back speaker setting on...
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...connect the CONTROL IN jack of this chapter. 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 ... in this receiver with the SR+ cable. In this case, you won't be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to make using an SR+ cable, you can use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone...
...connect the CONTROL IN jack of this chapter. 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 ... in this receiver with the SR+ cable. In this case, you won't be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to make using an SR+ cable, you can use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone...
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...Finish 2 Select the number of the digital input to which device it is, or else you may see Using the component video jacks on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. You return to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above). Assigning the component video inputs • ... or if you 've connected the digital component. For more on your digital equipment according to that input. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to that corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the...
...Finish 2 Select the number of the digital input to which device it is, or else you may see Using the component video jacks on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. You return to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above). Assigning the component video inputs • ... or if you 've connected the digital component. For more on your digital equipment according to that input. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to that corresponds with the numbers beside the inputs on the...
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... RETURN. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 60). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for the LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 60). • SR+ Setup - Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items...
... RETURN. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 60). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for the LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 60). • SR+ Setup - Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items...