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.... Check the manual that DVD is showing in and switch on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Make sure that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other sound options you place the speakers will automatically... Right (RS) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left (LS) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver's display. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to confirm your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Listening to Surround ... in the default settings. • Be sure to do this . 5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.
.... Check the manual that DVD is showing in and switch on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Make sure that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other sound options you place the speakers will automatically... Right (RS) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left (LS) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the receiver's display. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to confirm your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Listening to Surround ... in the default settings. • Be sure to do this . 5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.
Operating Instructions
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... displayed on the front panel will end up with the speaker connection. When you switch 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...the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a subwoofer, it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 36).2 You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on the characteristics...
... displayed on the front panel will end up with the speaker connection. When you switch 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...the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a subwoofer, it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 36).2 You can correct the setting manually using the Speaker Setting on the characteristics...
Operating Instructions
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... and menu options. 7 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD - Also selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 9) or EQ Auto Setup (page 39)). 5 ENTER 6 MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to ...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...
... and menu options. 7 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD - Also selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 9) or EQ Auto Setup (page 39)). 5 ENTER 6 MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to ...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...
Operating Instructions
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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... 45) and station presets (page 46) when using the tuner. 19 TUNER EDIT Press to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30).
... 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... 45) and station presets (page 46) when using the tuner. 19 TUNER EDIT Press to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30).
Operating Instructions
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.... Switches to memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to this ). Use to control DVD menus/options and for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - Thus if you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, AM, FM, TV, etc.) TOP MENU - REC STOP -... component after you have selected it to turn on a digital TV. Use to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. Use to adjust the TV volume. DTV MENU - INPUT SELECT - Switches between stereo and mono reception of DVDVideo discs. Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30...
.... Switches to memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to this ). Use to control DVD menus/options and for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - Thus if you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, AM, FM, TV, etc.) TOP MENU - REC STOP -... component after you have selected it to turn on a digital TV. Use to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. Use to adjust the TV volume. DTV MENU - INPUT SELECT - Switches between stereo and mono reception of DVDVideo discs. Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30...
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...surround sound (page 9, page 36). 14 VOL +/- buttons to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 11 SOURCE Press to the receiver. 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. DIALOG E - Press to restore CD quality sound to set the listening ... and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO SURR - READ ID - Press to make these adjustments. ACOUSTIC EQ - Also adjusts the level of the remote control presets on page 28). Selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on page 49. Use to select an...
...surround sound (page 9, page 36). 14 VOL +/- buttons to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 11 SOURCE Press to the receiver. 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals. DIALOG E - Press to restore CD quality sound to set the listening ... and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO SURR - READ ID - Press to make these adjustments. ACOUSTIC EQ - Also adjusts the level of the remote control presets on page 28). Selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on page 49. Use to select an...
Operating Instructions
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... page 31. • When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can adjust. 1 Press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select the setting you may not appear. Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from 0 (all of additional surround sound effects. Center...
... page 31. • When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can adjust. 1 Press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select the setting you may not appear. Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from 0 (all of additional surround sound effects. Center...
Operating Instructions
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... from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're using the receiver (for example, if you want to adjust. Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: Normal (SB) There are using your TV. Specify the size, number,... distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your surround back speakers (see ...
... from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're using the receiver (for example, if you want to adjust. Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: Normal (SB) There are using your TV. Specify the size, number,... distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your surround back speakers (see ...
Operating Instructions
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... for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9. Make detailed manual adjustments to make these settings in Acoustic Calibration EQ below ). • EQ Data Copy - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on page 41). ...37 En You return to adjust. Before making these settings, you should have to connect the ...
... for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9. Make detailed manual adjustments to make these settings in Acoustic Calibration EQ below ). • EQ Data Copy - See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. Check the ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on page 41). ...37 En You return to adjust. Before making these settings, you should have to connect the ...
Operating Instructions
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...you and between your tastes. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check :Return 3c.EQ AUTO Setting Set microphone. When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up for surround sound... [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] :Cancel 3c.EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is a kind of you want to any one channel. 39 En Therefore, if you can color the original source...
...you and between your tastes. 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check :Return 3c.EQ AUTO Setting Set microphone. When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up for surround sound... [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ] :Cancel 3c.EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ] :Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is a kind of you want to any one channel. 39 En Therefore, if you can color the original source...
Operating Instructions
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... : [ 0.0dB ] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB ] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB ] TRIM : [ 0.0dB ] :Finish 3e. Caution • The test tones used in the display if the frequency adjustment is useful to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Use / to select the frequency and / to -18 dB automatically). 41 En You return to select the... channel. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 're finished, press RETURN. You only need to the top of your system, but if you're satisfied with the TRIM feature...
... : [ 0.0dB ] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB ] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB ] TRIM : [ 0.0dB ] :Finish 3e. Caution • The test tones used in the display if the frequency adjustment is useful to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Use / to select the frequency and / to -18 dB automatically). 41 En You return to select the... channel. Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you 're finished, press RETURN. You only need to the top of your system, but if you're satisfied with the TRIM feature...
Operating Instructions
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... speakers are using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for the listening modes. Note 1 • If you 're finished, press RETURN. 08 The System Setup menu 1 Select 'Channel Level' from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL...
... speakers are using EFFECT/CH SEL and +/- The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for the listening modes. Note 1 • If you 're finished, press RETURN. 08 The System Setup menu 1 Select 'Channel Level' from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL...
Operating Instructions
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...Components DTV Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on or off. Adjust the TV volume. DTV Press to get information on or off . The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting. 5 Press and hold RECEIVER for about two seconds to choose the BLUE commands on this feature to check...to the TV CTRL button. 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 the remote displays the component you want to control then press ENTER. The LCD on page 48 for which ...
...Components DTV Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on or off. Adjust the TV volume. DTV Press to get information on or off . The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting. 5 Press and hold RECEIVER for about two seconds to choose the BLUE commands on this feature to check...to the TV CTRL button. 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 the remote displays the component you want to control then press ENTER. The LCD on page 48 for which ...
Operating Instructions
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... • Default setting: OFF This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Other Setup' then press ENTER. Use / / / and ENTER on the back of the receiver. 3 Select the component that input. If you are using a component video... this when listening to surround sound at higher volume). 3 When you should also have your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 60). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for the LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on the remote control, then press the SETUP button...
... • Default setting: OFF This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Other Setup' then press ENTER. Use / / / and ENTER on the back of the receiver. 3 Select the component that input. If you are using a component video... this when listening to surround sound at higher volume). 3 When you should also have your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 60). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for the LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on the remote control, then press the SETUP button...
Operating Instructions
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... in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup. Switch off all appliances in radio broadcasts. • Connect the antenna (page 18) and adjust the position for best reception. • Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire ...antenna, position for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9 to set up your receiver, until the noise disappears. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. Sound is produced from other Pioneer components on page 48). 62 En page 19). After using MCACC (this will automatically...
... in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup. Switch off all appliances in radio broadcasts. • Connect the antenna (page 18) and adjust the position for best reception. • Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires. • Fully extend the FM wire ...antenna, position for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9 to set up your receiver, until the noise disappears. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. Sound is produced from other Pioneer components on page 48). 62 En page 19). After using MCACC (this will automatically...
Service Manual
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...when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the surround modes. RETURN - PANEL FACILITIES Front panel VSX-816/KUXJ/CA 1 A 2 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES ... on and standby. 10 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal. 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setup. ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR E Selects stereo/direct playback. F 12 MASTER VOLUME dial ...
...when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between the surround modes. RETURN - PANEL FACILITIES Front panel VSX-816/KUXJ/CA 1 A 2 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816 ENTER MULTI JOG ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/ STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR LISTENING MODE STANDBY/ON PHONES ... on and standby. 10 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal. 11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setup. ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR E Selects stereo/direct playback. F 12 MASTER VOLUME dial ...
Service Manual
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...adjustments. DIRECT F - See Confirming preset codes. 13 RECEIVER C Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have one of your B system): SETUP - Starts recording. REC STOP - STEREO - RESET - If the signal is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 DOWN DOWN 23 ft (7m) F VSX-816...-K 141 5 6 7 8 HDD/DVD - Thus if you íre setting the remote to turn on /off other signal processing for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - Switches ...
...adjustments. DIRECT F - See Confirming preset codes. 13 RECEIVER C Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have one of your B system): SETUP - Starts recording. REC STOP - STEREO - RESET - If the signal is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 DOWN DOWN 23 ft (7m) F VSX-816...-K 141 5 6 7 8 HDD/DVD - Thus if you íre setting the remote to turn on /off other signal processing for DVD/ HDD recorders. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD - Switches ...