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... 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 . . . . 29 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in stereo 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration ... . . 30 Using surround back channel processing . . 31 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 31 Using Midnight and Loudness 32 Using the Sound Retriever 32 Enhancing dialog 32 Using the tone controls 32 Playing other sources 33 Choosing the input signal 33 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs ....
... 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 . . . . 29 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in stereo 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration ... . . 30 Using surround back channel processing . . 31 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 31 Using Midnight and Loudness 32 Using the Sound Retriever 32 Enhancing dialog 32 Using the tone controls 32 Playing other sources 33 Choosing the input signal 33 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs ....
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...in places where there is provided between the unit and walls or other movement - 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 ...8226; Power plug adaptor (VSX-816-K only) • J-shaped plug • These operating instructions Loading the batteries WARNING • Do not use ... unit for ventilation and to a device that are never blocked or covered with the sound. -
...in places where there is provided between the unit and walls or other movement - 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 ...8226; Power plug adaptor (VSX-816-K only) • J-shaped plug • These operating instructions Loading the batteries WARNING • Do not use ... unit for ventilation and to a device that are never blocked or covered with the sound. -
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In most cases, you won't have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Also see Hints on speaker placement on page 20 for more on this . Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer ... to this ). 2 Depending on page 28 if you can select. This receiver will have a big effect on page 13 to make changes for surround sound in Listening to the receiver. 2 Connect your DVD player's manual for more on this.2 Note 1 You may need to do this . See Connecting ...
In most cases, you won't have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Also see Hints on speaker placement on page 20 for more on this . Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer ... to this ). 2 Depending on page 28 if you can select. This receiver will have a big effect on page 13 to make changes for surround sound in Listening to the receiver. 2 Connect your DVD player's manual for more on this.2 Note 1 You may need to do this . See Connecting ...
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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...corresponds with just a few button presses. Note 1 See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 36 for surround sound (MCACC) on the distance of your room size. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. If you are ...
... 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...corresponds with just a few button presses. Note 1 See also Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu on page 36 for surround sound (MCACC) on the distance of your room size. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. If you are ...
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...MCACC SETUP MIC jack on your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of inactivity. An on-screen display (...MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 2. Quick surround sound setup 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your normal listening position. Caution •...
...MCACC SETUP MIC jack on your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of inactivity. An on-screen display (...MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 2. Quick surround sound setup 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your normal listening position. Caution •...
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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 . If you are planning on bi-... RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 9 Make sure 'OK' is automatically detected every time you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Front Center Surround SB SUB W. [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [ Yx2 ] [ YES ] OK :Cancel Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic...
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 . If you are planning on bi-... RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 9 Make sure 'OK' is automatically detected every time you excellent surround sound from the listening position. Front Center Surround SB SUB W. [ YES ] [ YES ] [ YES ] [ Yx2 ] [ YES ] OK :Cancel Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic...
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... to the System Setup menu. Check for more on this ) • Speaker Distance - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Quick surround sound setup 03 • Speaker Setting - When you 've connected (see page 44 for more on this ) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen...
... to the System Setup menu. Check for more on this ) • Speaker Distance - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Quick surround sound setup 03 • Speaker Setting - When you 've connected (see page 44 for more on this ) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen...
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.... See Using the component video jacks on page 58). 2 This connection will allow you can connect this receiver. This will allow you to play the sound from your DVD player. 3 For better quality, you to connect this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for the connection. •...
.... See Using the component video jacks on page 58). 2 This connection will allow you can connect this receiver. This will allow you to play the sound from your DVD player. 3 For better quality, you to connect this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for the connection. •...
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... indicated by the arrow (fig. c Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna as shown below ). a fig. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . 3 5 FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA 4 1 2 1 Pull off the protective shields of vinyl-coated wire...
... indicated by the arrow (fig. c Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna as shown below ). a fig. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . 3 5 FM UNBAL AM 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA 4 1 2 1 Pull off the protective shields of vinyl-coated wire...
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...using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of them at the TV screen. The angle depends on getting the best sound from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Be sure all speakers are designed to be floorstanding, while others should... be placed near the TV, we recommend using a center speaker, place the front speakers at equal distances from your particular speakers to sound their best. Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until there is enough space to angle the speakers towards the listening...
...using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of them at the TV screen. The angle depends on getting the best sound from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Be sure all speakers are designed to be floorstanding, while others should... be placed near the TV, we recommend using a center speaker, place the front speakers at equal distances from your particular speakers to sound their best. Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal until there is enough space to angle the speakers towards the listening...
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Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano 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 Midnight and Loudness listening (page 32). 17 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page ...
Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano 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 Midnight and Loudness listening (page 32). 17 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page ...
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... control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in surround sound on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 32). 17 D.E. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker...Lights when ANALOG ATT is on page 41. Lights when the mono mode is active (page 32). 24 En Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is set using the MPX button. - Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is in auto stereo mode. - ANALOG - Lights when...
... control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in surround sound on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 32). 17 D.E. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker...Lights when ANALOG ATT is on page 41. Lights when the mono mode is active (page 32). 24 En Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is set using the MPX button. - Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is in auto stereo mode. - ANALOG - Lights when...
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... or to control DVD menus/options and for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - TV - Use to mono will improve the sound quality (page 45). MPX - AUDIO - Changes the audio language or channel on a digital TV. Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD... These buttons are used to select closed captioning with DTV). 5 (TUNE/ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 48 for recall (page 46). Also used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for...
... or to control DVD menus/options and for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - TV - Use to mono will improve the sound quality (page 45). MPX - AUDIO - Changes the audio language or channel on a digital TV. Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD... These buttons are used to select closed captioning with DTV). 5 (TUNE/ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see page 48 for recall (page 46). Also used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for...
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... with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m 27 En to compressed audio sources (page 32). Press to restore CD quality sound to adjust the level (see Controlling the rest of the remote control presets on page 49. See Direct function on page 28). buttons to set... (page 29). Also use +/- Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO SURR - Use to set up surround sound (page 9, page 36). 14 VOL +/- Use to select a channel, then use this button to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie ...
... with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m 27 En to compressed audio sources (page 32). Press to restore CD quality sound to adjust the level (see Controlling the rest of the remote control presets on page 49. See Direct function on page 28). buttons to set... (page 29). Also use +/- Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO SURR - Use to set up surround sound (page 9, page 36). 14 VOL +/- Use to select a channel, then use this button to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie ...
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... back speaker setting on page 31.2 The following modes provide basic surround sound for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from : • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - shows briefly in surround sound. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected...and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR • While listening to see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you can listen to music sources ...
... back speaker setting on page 31.2 The following modes provide basic surround sound for video games • 2 PRO LOGIC - 4.1 channel surround sound (sound from : • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE - shows briefly in surround sound. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you connected...and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR • While listening to see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you can listen to music sources ...
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...a center speaker) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with headphones. Suitable for sports programs. • ADV. Provides surround sound for video games. • EXPANDED - Suitable for both mono and stereo TV sources. • SPORTS - SURR - Creates the effect of...OFF image to include surround speakers for music sources. Allows you like Dolby Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - GAME - Simulates multichannel surround sound for movie sources. • ADV. MUSIC - Listening to your speakers. • VIR. See above • Dolby Digital EX - Setting ...
...a center speaker) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with headphones. Suitable for sports programs. • ADV. Provides surround sound for video games. • EXPANDED - Suitable for both mono and stereo TV sources. • SPORTS - SURR - Creates the effect of...OFF image to include surround speakers for music sources. Allows you like Dolby Digital Surround EX) • DTS-ES - GAME - Simulates multichannel surround sound for movie sources. • ADV. MUSIC - Listening to your speakers. • VIR. See above • Dolby Digital EX - Setting ...
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...panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.2 Listening with your surround settings and you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is given to a source, press STEREO for stereo playback. STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR ...; ALL CH - Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off. Press repeatedly to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. See Auto playback on page 28 for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on this. You can still use Acoustic Calibration EQ with DVD 5.1ch or WMA9 Pro, and...
...panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.2 Listening with your surround settings and you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is given to a source, press STEREO for stereo playback. STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO AUTO SURR ...; ALL CH - Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off. Press repeatedly to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. See Auto playback on page 28 for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on this. You can still use Acoustic Calibration EQ with DVD 5.1ch or WMA9 Pro, and...
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... use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you will hear the surround back channel (ì=Sound plays through surround back speaker(s)). • Press SB ch (SB ch PROCESSING) to select a surround back channel option. Virtual Surround Back is... ON - Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off ).1 The table below indicates when you will hear the virtual surround back channel (ì=Sound plays through your system 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using surround back channel processing • Default setting: ...
... use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you will hear the surround back channel (ì=Sound plays through surround back speaker(s)). • Press SB ch (SB ch PROCESSING) to select a surround back channel option. Virtual Surround Back is... ON - Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off ).1 The table below indicates when you will hear the virtual surround back channel (ì=Sound plays through your system 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using surround back channel processing • Default setting: ...
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...ìc ì ìb ìc a Excluding WMA9 Pro format b Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. RETRIEVER to switch the sound retriever on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the Virtual Surround Back mode. 06 Listening to...panel tone control. 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust. Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is only applicable to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.1 • Press S. The Loudness listening ...
...ìc ì ìb ìc a Excluding WMA9 Pro format b Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. RETRIEVER to switch the sound retriever on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the Virtual Surround Back mode. 06 Listening to...panel tone control. 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust. Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is only applicable to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.1 • Press S. The Loudness listening ...
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... analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the multichannel analog inputs. For example, you can't use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be set. • You can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96...the following order: DIGITAL; Use the input select buttons.1 4 Start playback of the component you want to watch, otherwise make sure that all the sound is the TV's built-in the display and the ANALOG indicator lights. Listening to your system 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Espa...
... analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the multichannel analog inputs. For example, you can't use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be set. • You can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96...the following order: DIGITAL; Use the input select buttons.1 4 Start playback of the component you want to watch, otherwise make sure that all the sound is the TV's built-in the display and the ANALOG indicator lights. Listening to your system 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Espa...