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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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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is... consult a qualified electrician. If you must be connected to the terminal which is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of this appliance may be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of...
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is... consult a qualified electrician. If you must be connected to the terminal which is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of this appliance may be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of...
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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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...car or near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). in places that have different voltages. Installing the receiver When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to put it on the following precautions: • Never use ... cabinet are provided for your country/area. in damp or wet areas - in places that apply 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 ...
...car or near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). in places that have different voltages. Installing the receiver When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to put it on the following precautions: • Never use ... cabinet are provided for your country/area. in damp or wet areas - in places that apply 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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... to select and ENTER to confirm your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. In most cases, you may only get from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for more on this . For surround sound, you get 2 channel sound. Also see your DVD player's ... for more on this). 2 Depending on your speakers as shown below for more on the sound. Check the manual that DVD is showing 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...
... to select and ENTER to confirm your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. In most cases, you may only get from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for more on this . For surround sound, you get 2 channel sound. Also see your DVD player's ... for more on this). 2 Depending on your speakers as shown below for more on the sound. Check the manual that DVD is showing 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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...you are available: 2.1ch - 3.1ch - 4.1ch - 5.1ch - 6.1ch - 7.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while the receiver checks your speaker setup. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with just a few button presses. Depending on the... 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 ...
...you are available: 2.1ch - 3.1ch - 4.1ch - 5.1ch - 6.1ch - 7.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while the receiver checks your speaker setup. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with just a few button presses. Depending on the... 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 ...
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...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. Caution • The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are unplugged.... have a tripod, use it to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series of inactivity. Use / / / and ENTER on the receiver and your TV. Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to access the...
...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. Caution • The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are unplugged.... have a tripod, use it to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from a series of inactivity. Use / / / and ENTER on the receiver and your TV. Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to access the...
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...is on and the volume is selected, then press ENTER. Make sure it 's doing this is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 9...to be changed. 10 En The system outputs a series of around 12 cm will light to show the setup is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your system, but it is connected. • If you're using the Speaker Setting on...
...is on and the volume is selected, then press ENTER. Make sure it 's doing this is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). If selecting RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. 9...to be changed. 10 En The system outputs a series of around 12 cm will light to show the setup is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your system, but it is connected. • If you're using the Speaker Setting on...
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...) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you a clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by the...
...) Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you a clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by the...
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... 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... can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your TV has a built...see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for how to connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for ...
... 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... can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your TV has a built...see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs below for how to connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for ...
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... SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to one of this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX... L AV OUT VIDEO STB Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output...
... SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to one of this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX... L AV OUT VIDEO STB Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output...
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... connect it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to the digital output on the receiver as shown. This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX ...cable. 2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of component you want to the analog audio inputs on the receiver as shown. 3 If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to make this connection. Use a stereo RCA phono ...
... connect it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to the digital output on the receiver as shown. This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX ...cable. 2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of component you want to the analog audio inputs on the receiver as shown. 3 If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to make this connection. Use a stereo RCA phono ...
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...cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set -top box, etc. This receiver Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the digital .../VCR IN jack. Connecting other countries. When you set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection.2 3 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your video component also...
...cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set -top box, etc. This receiver Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the digital .../VCR IN jack. Connecting other countries. When you set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection.2 3 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your video component also...
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.../ 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 TV • COMPONENT - 3 - S - See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the input source ... (if your TV or monitor. Use a three-way component video cable. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using the VIDEO button. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up the same way you made the rear panel ...
.../ 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 TV • COMPONENT - 3 - S - See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to the input source ... (if your TV or monitor. Use a three-way component video cable. Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using the VIDEO button. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up the same way you made the rear panel ...
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... speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the receiver. Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT... -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 best. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone...
... speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the receiver. Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT... -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 best. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone...
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... to 90 cm higher than your speakers as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to be floorstanding, while others should be placed away from the TV. • If you're using a center speaker, place the front speakers at equal...
... to 90 cm higher than your speakers as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to be floorstanding, while others should be placed away from the TV. • If you're using a center speaker, place the front speakers at equal...
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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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... indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast 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... is detected. 2 DIGITAL - ANALOG - Lights when a broadcast is switched on page 41. Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is being received in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 32). 17 D.E. Direct playback bypasses the...
... indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast 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... is detected. 2 DIGITAL - ANALOG - Lights when a broadcast is switched on page 41. Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is being received in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 32). 17 D.E. Direct playback bypasses the...