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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816-S/-K Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816-S/-K Operating Instructions
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... the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in this mains lead are designed to which the receiver is obtained. However, there is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Increase the separation between the equipment and...the power supply cord of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is fitted in the literature accompanying the appliance. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-3a_En Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on a circuit different from your safety and convenience. There is unsuitable for...
... the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in this mains lead are designed to which the receiver is obtained. However, there is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. Increase the separation between the equipment and...the power supply cord of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is fitted in the literature accompanying the appliance. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-3a_En Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on a circuit different from your safety and convenience. There is unsuitable for...
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...12 Digital audio cables 12 Video cables 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16 ... 33 07 USB playback Using the USB interface 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...
...12 Digital audio cables 12 Video cables 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16 ... 33 07 USB playback Using the USB interface 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...
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...recording . . . . . 47 11 Controlling the rest of 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 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 speaker impedance 63 Changing the TV ...
...recording . . . . . 47 11 Controlling the rest of 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 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 speaker impedance 63 Changing the TV ...
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...rules that apply in direct sunlight - 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 •...hazards as a kitchen) Caution Incorrect use or store batteries in extremely hot or cold areas - 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 ...
...rules that apply in direct sunlight - 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 •...hazards as a kitchen) Caution Incorrect use or store batteries in extremely hot or cold areas - 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 ...
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...surround sound. In most cases, you won't have to make changes for surround sound in the default settings. • Be sure to the receiver. 2 Connect your DVD player's manual for more on this . Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (...RS) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left (LS) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver's display. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater...
...surround sound. In most cases, you won't have to make changes for surround sound in the default settings. • Be sure to the receiver. 2 Connect your DVD player's manual for more on this . Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (...RS) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left (LS) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver's display. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater...
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...Automatically setting up and running with your system. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - If you have selected... 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 ...
...Automatically setting up and running with your system. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - If you have selected... 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 ...
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...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. Otherwise, place the microphone at any existing speaker settings you have a tripod, use it to optimize the speaker settings and... Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will be made . • Make ...
...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. Otherwise, place the microphone at any existing speaker settings you have a tripod, use it to optimize the speaker settings and... Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 3: Quick surround sound setup Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will be made . • Make ...
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...• The subwoofer distance setting may be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). Select 'SKIP' to go to be changed. 10 En The MCACC indicator on the front panel will end up a... separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to 8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! If you excellent surround sound from your setup. The settings made...
...• The subwoofer distance setting may be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). Select 'SKIP' to go to be changed. 10 En The MCACC indicator on the front panel will end up a... separate speaker system in another room, read through Surround back speaker setting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to 8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! If you excellent surround sound from your setup. The settings made...
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... off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are typically red and white, and you a clearer...
... off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are typically red and white, and you a clearer...
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... / MD VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN OUT OUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR IN TV / SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD / LD PREOUT IN S-VIDEO REC L This receiver 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also ... digital decoder, you can connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver using an optical cable. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your...
... / MD VIDEO OUT CONTROL IN OUT OUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR IN TV / SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD / LD PREOUT IN S-VIDEO REC L This receiver 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also ... digital decoder, you can connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver using an optical cable. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your...
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...selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 58). 14 En Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN...video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the...digital audio output from your set-top box component to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver. SUB TER WOOFER AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD DVR / VCR AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL...
...selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 58). 14 En Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN...video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the...digital audio output from your set-top box component to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input on this receiver. SUB TER WOOFER AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD DVR / VCR AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL...
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... output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. Use an optical cable to make this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio... (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to record from analog components. 15 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on the receiver as shown. Note 1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo...
... output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. Use an optical cable to make this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio... (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to record from analog components. 15 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on the receiver as shown. Note 1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo...
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...or optical digital output. 4 If your video component only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the digital output on this receiver. Connecting other countries. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 ...jacks on page 17 for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the connection.3 DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD...
...or optical digital output. 4 If your video component only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the digital output on this receiver. Connecting other countries. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 ...jacks on page 17 for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the connection.3 DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD...
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.... • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front video connections. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using the VIDEO button. DVD • COMPONENT - 2 - A further advantage (if your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible ... 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 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up the same way you must also have your...
.... • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the front video connections. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using the VIDEO button. DVD • COMPONENT - 2 - A further advantage (if your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible ... 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 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up the same way you must also have your...
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... wire to connect the speakers to the left (L) terminal. 19 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is twisted together and ...120 -127V MONITOR OUT LR SURROUND (TV/SAT)IN 2 R R L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R CENTER B AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is shown here but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting...
... wire to connect the speakers to the left (L) terminal. 19 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is twisted together and ...120 -127V MONITOR OUT LR SURROUND (TV/SAT)IN 2 R R L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R CENTER B AC IN 110V 120 - 127V 220V 240V This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is shown here but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting...
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... wire strands twisted together (fig. If you do not have provided a few turns until the wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to reduce the risk of the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV in mind. Also, make sure the center speaker...
... wire strands twisted together (fig. If you do not have provided a few turns until the wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to reduce the risk of the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV in mind. Also, make sure the center speaker...
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... 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 DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR VIDEO DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC...
... 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 DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR / VCR VIDEO DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM AM USB AUX SIGNAL SB ch ACOUSTIC...
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... 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 on and standby. 10 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17. 11 USB interface Connect a USB audio device...
... 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 on and standby. 10 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17. 11 USB interface Connect a USB audio device...
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...listening (page 32). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is on page 41. Lights when an analog signal is being received in auto stereo mode. - Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in use. Lights when a broadcast is detected. Also, L ...and R light when the Sound Retriever is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 54). 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 Lights to indicate Neo:6...
...listening (page 32). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is on page 41. Lights when an analog signal is being received in auto stereo mode. - Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in use. Lights when a broadcast is detected. Also, L ...and R light when the Sound Retriever is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 54). 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 Lights to indicate Neo:6...