Owner's Manual
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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 the Advanced surround effects . . . . . ...Listening to 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...
... 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 the Advanced surround effects . . . . . ...Listening to 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...
Owner's Manual
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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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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... select and ENTER to make changes for more on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your DVD player or source disc, you may...
... select and ENTER to make changes for more on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your DVD player or source disc, you may...
Owner's Manual
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...page 34 and make sure to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and channel level. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. MCACC SETUP MIC DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting... from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on your TV. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED...
...page 34 and make sure to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for both channel delay and channel level. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. MCACC SETUP MIC DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting... from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on your TV. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED...
Owner's Manual
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... (page 53) is on , 2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 2 PRO LOGIC IIx lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Remote control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is detected. Lights when a broadcast is being received in use. Lights when an analog signal...
... (page 53) is on , 2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 2 PRO LOGIC IIx lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Remote control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is detected. Lights when a broadcast is being received in use. Lights when an analog signal...
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.... D.ACCESS - SB ch - MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS - 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 CD FM AM RECEIVER 13 SLEEP SB ch ANALOG...
.... D.ACCESS - SB ch - MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS - 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 CD FM AM RECEIVER 13 SLEEP SB ch ANALOG...
Owner's Manual
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...compressed audio sources (page 32). Indicates the setup mode, from which you 're setting the remote to control other components connected to the receiver (see Tip on page 48. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie ...(page 32). DIRECT F - See Erasing one of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are shown when you choose the options below. See Confirming preset codes on page 42). RETRIEVER ...
...compressed audio sources (page 32). Indicates the setup mode, from which you 're setting the remote to control other components connected to the receiver (see Tip on page 48. 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie ...(page 32). DIRECT F - See Erasing one of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are shown when you choose the options below. See Confirming preset codes on page 42). RETRIEVER ...
Owner's Manual
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..., then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to ... to reflect how you 've connected (see The Other Setup menu on page 58). • Other Setup - 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...
..., then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to ... to reflect how you 've connected (see The Other Setup menu on page 58). • Other Setup - 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...
Owner's Manual
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... C [ 0.0dB ] R [ 0.0dB ] RS [ 0.0dB ] SBR [ 0.0dB ] SBL [ 0.0dB ] LS [ 0.0dB ] SW [ 0.0dB ] :Finish Adjust the level of each speaker in the order shown on the remote control. Tip • For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- You can adjust the distance of...
... C [ 0.0dB ] R [ 0.0dB ] RS [ 0.0dB ] SBR [ 0.0dB ] SBL [ 0.0dB ] LS [ 0.0dB ] SW [ 0.0dB ] :Finish Adjust the level of each speaker in the order shown on the remote control. Tip • For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- You can adjust the distance of...
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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 FM and AM radio broadcasts using the...
... 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 FM and AM radio broadcasts using the...
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... frequency. 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 memorize. The display shows ST. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the ... three classes then press ST / to select the station preset you want . See Listening to the radio on the previous page for more on the remote control to select a station preset. 4 Press ENTER. You can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to confirm a character. When...
... frequency. 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 memorize. The display shows ST. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the ... three classes then press ST / to select the station preset you want . See Listening to the radio on the previous page for more on the remote control to select a station preset. 4 Press ENTER. You can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to confirm a character. When...
Owner's Manual
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... unsure how to the receiver (such as for the recorder. 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...
... unsure how to the receiver (such as for the recorder. 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...
Owner's Manual
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..., Satellite TV or DTV) can only be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for grounding purposes. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver...set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another component, you will have to reassign it to the Pioneer preset code to use this receiver's built-in the remote control will not work for the model that you are cases where only certain functions may be assigned to ...
..., Satellite TV or DTV) can only be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for grounding purposes. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver...set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another component, you will have to reassign it to the Pioneer preset code to use this receiver's built-in the remote control will not work for the model that you are cases where only certain functions may be assigned to ...
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... and hold the SETUP button. If it to the factory default. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the button to be erased for Pioneer). 5 Use / to select the manufacturer's name from the list then press ENTER. 6 Use / to control then press ENTER. The LCD on or off (into ... you want to control.1 4 Use / to select PRESET then press ENTER. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for example, DVD 009). The LCD on the remote displays the component you 're done. If there is controlled successfully, press ENTER to work, select the next code from the list, then try out...
... and hold the SETUP button. If it to the factory default. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the button to be erased for Pioneer). 5 Use / to select the manufacturer's name from the list then press ENTER. 6 Use / to control then press ENTER. The LCD on or off (into ... you want to control.1 4 Use / to select PRESET then press ENTER. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for example, DVD 009). The LCD on the remote displays the component you 're done. If there is controlled successfully, press ENTER to work, select the next code from the list, then try out...
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...The LCD shows OK to switch direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER. The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control. 4 Use / to confirm the setting. 10 Controlling the ... 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. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to select DIRECT F then press ENTER. 3 Press the MULTI...
...The LCD shows OK to switch direct function ON or OFF then press ENTER. The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control. 4 Use / to confirm the setting. 10 Controlling the ... 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. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to select DIRECT F then press ENTER. 3 Press the MULTI...
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... Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to choose the GREEN commands on or off . DTV Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to choose the BLUE commands on or off . Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV +10 ...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. DTV Switches the DTV on a DTV menu. DTV...
... Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to choose the GREEN commands on or off . DTV Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to choose the BLUE commands on or off . Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV +10 ...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. DTV Switches the DTV on a DTV menu. DTV...
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.... (SHIFT+ ) DVR player 50 En DTV Select the menu screen. 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 this (SHIFT+ ) button must be pressed twice to select the component. Repeated presses...
.... (SHIFT+ ) DVR player 50 En DTV Select the menu screen. 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 this (SHIFT+ ) button must be pressed twice to select the component. Repeated presses...
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... TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG Press repeatedly to do this . You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to review Hints on speaker placement on the front panel to select the channel preset you selected Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the...
... TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG Press repeatedly to do this . You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to review Hints on speaker placement on the front panel to select the channel preset you selected Normal (SB) or Front Bi-Amp, the...
Owner's Manual
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... Setup for detailed instructions. 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 ..., connect the video output directly to the plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/or digital) to a Pioneer plasma display using the remote control if you can also use the extra SR+ features, you will need to make using this receiver with...
... Setup for detailed instructions. 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 ..., connect the video output directly to the plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/or digital) to a Pioneer plasma display using the remote control if you can also use the extra SR+ features, you will need to make using this receiver with...
Owner's Manual
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... the number of the digital input to which device it is, or else you have connected equipment using component video cables. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input 5b.Component Input Component - 1 DVD Component - 2 [ TV ] Component - ...digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you may see Using the component video jacks on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above...
... the number of the digital input to which device it is, or else you have connected equipment using component video cables. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input 5b.Component Input Component - 1 DVD Component - 2 [ TV ] Component - ...digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you may see Using the component video jacks on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above...