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... 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 when using the Auto MCACC Setup 11 04 Connecting up Making cable connections 12 Analog audio cables 12 Digital audio ... 34 Basic playback controls 34 Compressed audio compatibility 35 08 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 36 Surround back speaker setting 36 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance 38 Acoustic Calibration EQ...
... 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 when using the Auto MCACC Setup 11 04 Connecting up Making cable connections 12 Analog audio cables 12 Digital audio ... 34 Basic playback controls 34 Compressed audio compatibility 35 08 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 36 Surround back speaker setting 36 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance 38 Acoustic Calibration EQ...
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... Systems, Inc. 10 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . 47 11 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . 48 Setting the remote to control other components 48 Selecting preset codes directly 49 Erasing all of the remote control presets . ... display 57 13 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 58 The Other Setup menu 59 Dynamic Range Control Setup 59 Dual Mono Setup 60 LFE Attenuator Setup 60 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . 60 14 Additional information Troubleshooting 61 Resetting the main unit 63 Switching the ...
... Systems, Inc. 10 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . 47 11 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . 48 Setting the remote to control other components 48 Selecting preset codes directly 49 Erasing all of the remote control presets . ... display 57 13 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 58 The Other Setup menu 59 Dynamic Range Control Setup 59 Dual Mono Setup 60 LFE Attenuator Setup 60 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . 60 14 Additional information Troubleshooting 61 Resetting the main unit 63 Switching the ...
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...01 Before 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 ... up inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to protect the equipment from overheating. in your country/region): VSX-816-K (black model) Round 2-pin type and Australian type VSX-816-S (silver model) Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK 3-pin type and Australian type • Power plug...
...01 Before 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 ... up inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to protect the equipment from overheating. in your country/region): VSX-816-K (black model) Round 2-pin type and Australian type VSX-816-S (silver model) Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK 3-pin type and Australian type • Power plug...
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...to STANDARD (see your DVD player's manual for the best surround sound effect. See Connecting the speakers on page 19. See Using the Quick Setup below for more on this.2 Note 1 You may only get from the DVD player to your selection. In most cases, you won't ...to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see Listening in Listening to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker setup, room size and listening position. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home...
...to STANDARD (see your DVD player's manual for the best surround sound effect. See Connecting the speakers on page 19. See Using the Quick Setup below for more on this.2 Note 1 You may only get from the DVD player to your selection. In most cases, you won't ...to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see Listening in Listening to the receiver. 2 Connect your speaker setup, room size and listening position. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home...
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... 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 the receiver is off, ...press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • SW DET ...
... 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 the receiver is off, ...press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • SW DET ...
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...remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any existing speaker settings you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at your normal listening position. After you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration...REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL USB AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL REC 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
...remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any existing speaker settings you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at your normal listening position. After you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration...REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL USB AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL REC 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.
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..., do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. A progress report is displayed on the characteristics of your setup. The configuration shown on-screen should give you excellent surround sound from the Analyzed Data Check screen: Note 1 If you are planning on bi...on page 42. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 3 to be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. 03 Quick surround sound setup 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 1 Try to be as quiet as possible while this . The system outputs a ...
..., do not adjust the volume during the test tones. 8 Confirm the speaker configuration. A progress report is displayed on the characteristics of your setup. The configuration shown on-screen should give you excellent surround sound from the Analyzed Data Check screen: Note 1 If you are planning on bi...on page 42. • The subwoofer distance setting may take 3 to be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. 03 Quick surround sound setup 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 1 Try to be as quiet as possible while this . The system outputs a ...
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... balance of your speaker system (see page 39 for more on this ) • Speaker Distance - Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch ...checking each screen. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. Adjustments to the System Setup menu. If this ) • Acoustic Cal EQ - The distance of your speakers from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with...
... balance of your speaker system (see page 39 for more on this ) • Speaker Distance - Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch ...checking each screen. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them off if necessary. Adjustments to the System Setup menu. If this ) • Acoustic Cal EQ - The distance of your speakers from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with...
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... Connecting to check whether they are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO button. VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC SETUP MIC PUSH OPEN PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX S -VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC... SETUP MIC V L R VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT This receiver Video camera (etc.) 17 En Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a...
... Connecting to check whether they are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO button. VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC SETUP MIC PUSH OPEN PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX S -VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC... SETUP MIC V L R VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT This receiver Video camera (etc.) 17 En Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a...
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... left to the left (L) terminal. 19 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Simply connect the speakers you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete... you have in the manner shown below.1 The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with a nominal ...
... left to the left (L) terminal. 19 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Simply connect the speakers you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete... you have in the manner shown below.1 The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with a nominal ...
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...SBL SBL SBR SBR fig. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Overhead view of 7.1 channel speaker setup 21 En B) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. The diagrams below show suggested surround... and surround back speaker orientation. B 3-D view of speaker setup You can also refer to 60 LS SB fig. Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back ...
...SBL SBL SBR SBR fig. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Overhead view of 7.1 channel speaker setup 21 En B) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. The diagrams below show suggested surround... and surround back speaker orientation. B 3-D view of speaker setup You can also refer to 60 LS SB fig. Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back ...
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...11 12 13 23 24 25 SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ 18 19 20 21 22 TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG 1 Input select buttons Press to select an input source. 2 Digital Precision Processing indicator Lights to indicate digital processing. 3... 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 DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR VIDEO DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX SIGNAL...
...11 12 13 23 24 25 SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC SELECT PROCESSING EQ 18 19 20 21 22 TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG 1 Input select buttons Press to select an input source. 2 Digital Precision Processing indicator Lights to indicate digital processing. 3... 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 DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR VIDEO DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX SIGNAL...
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... 33). 24 SBch PROCESSING Selects surround back channel processing or the virtual surround back mode (page 31). 25 ACOUSTIC EQ Press to access the System Setup menu (page 9, page 36, page 58). SB - RETURN - Depending on the source, this button to access the bass and treble controls, which... you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 32). 21 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 8. 22 System Setup menu controls SETUP - Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 8 PHONES jack Use to connect...
... 33). 24 SBch PROCESSING Selects surround back channel processing or the virtual surround back mode (page 31). 25 ACOUSTIC EQ Press to access the System Setup menu (page 9, page 36, page 58). SB - RETURN - Depending on the source, this button to access the bass and treble controls, which... you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 32). 21 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 8. 22 System Setup menu controls SETUP - Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 8 PHONES jack Use to connect...
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... 13 SLEEP SB ch ANALOG ATT SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS 3 D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU 4 TUNE MENU 5 DTV MENU ST ENTER ST T.EDIT SETUP RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL 6 TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 14 DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE 15 MPX REC STOP JUKEBOX...
... 13 SLEEP SB ch ANALOG ATT SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS 3 D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU 4 TUNE MENU 5 DTV MENU ST ENTER ST T.EDIT SETUP RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL 6 TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 14 DTV ON/OFF REC DTV INFO MUTE 15 MPX REC STOP JUKEBOX...
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...- Use to select channels. 7 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are dedicated to control the TV assigned to access the System Setup menu (see page 36). MPX - Stops recording. Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). DTV MENU - Displays menus on /off the TV power. ...and for Standard decoding and to switch between the hard disk and DVD controls for more on a digital TV. The following button controls (except SETUP) can be accessed by pressing SHIFT: ìREC - Use to switch between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 46). Switches a ...
...- Use to select channels. 7 Component control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are dedicated to control the TV assigned to access the System Setup menu (see page 36). MPX - Stops recording. Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). DTV MENU - Displays menus on /off the TV power. ...and for Standard decoding and to switch between the hard disk and DVD controls for more on a digital TV. The following button controls (except SETUP) can be accessed by pressing SHIFT: ìREC - Use to switch between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 46). Switches a ...
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Selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on page 48): SETUP - DIALOG E - The following commands are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the ... to select a channel, then use +/- You can then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 11 SOURCE Press to select the input source (use the +/- Indicates the setup mode, from which you 're setting the remote to control other components connected to adjust the level (see Controlling the rest of the remote control...
Selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on page 48): SETUP - DIALOG E - The following commands are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the ... to select a channel, then use +/- You can then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 11 SOURCE Press to select the input source (use the +/- Indicates the setup mode, from which you 're setting the remote to control other components connected to adjust the level (see Controlling the rest of the remote control...
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... to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press AUTO SURR for stereo and multichannel sources. 06 Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. With this receiver, you can select (according to format): Note 1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are...
... to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to a source, press AUTO SURR for stereo and multichannel sources. 06 Listening to your system Chapter 6: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. With this receiver, you can select (according to format): Note 1 • Stereo surround (matrix) formats are...
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... settings), or more on this . 2 Use the +/- Adjust the effect from 0 (all of overall surround with vocals. Most Advanced Surround modes are listed in your setup. Suitable for music sources. • TV SURR. - SURR - Suitable for sports programs. • ADV. Check the table below for the options available for music sources...
... settings), or more on this . 2 Use the +/- Adjust the effect from 0 (all of overall surround with vocals. Most Advanced Surround modes are listed in your setup. Suitable for music sources. • TV SURR. - SURR - Suitable for sports programs. • ADV. Check the table below for the options available for music sources...
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... Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. • DIRECT - ALIGN - Listening in accordance with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) Note 1 If you switch on this. Custom settings • EQ OFF - The MCACC indicator on page 39. Dolby Digital, DTS and...
... Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. • DIRECT - ALIGN - Listening in accordance with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) Note 1 If you switch on this. Custom settings • EQ OFF - The MCACC indicator on page 39. Dolby Digital, DTS and...
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...(SB) There are using your surround back speakers (see Automatically setting up two speaker systems in another room. 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu. Specify how you are several ways you can be used for surround sound (MCACC) on page 41). • Input Assign - Specify what you've...REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL USB AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on your speaker settings and customize the ...
...(SB) There are using your surround back speakers (see Automatically setting up two speaker systems in another room. 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu. Specify how you are several ways you can be used for surround sound (MCACC) on page 41). • Input Assign - Specify what you've...REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL USB AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN GUIDE TUNE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL 1 Switch on your speaker settings and customize the ...