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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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... Direct function 49 Confirming preset codes 50 Controls for TVs 50 Controls for other components 52 12 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup 54 Switching the speaker system 54 Bi-amping your front speakers 55 Bi-wiring your speakers 55 Connecting additional amplifiers 56 Using this ... 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 ...
... Direct function 49 Confirming preset codes 50 Controls for TVs 50 Controls for other components 52 12 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup 54 Switching the speaker system 54 Bi-amping your front speakers 55 Bi-wiring your speakers 55 Connecting additional amplifiers 56 Using this ... 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 ...
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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 ... that gives off a magnetic field). Don't install it on thick carpet or a bed. 6 En 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 adaptor...
...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 ... that gives off a magnetic field). Don't install it on thick carpet or a bed. 6 En 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 adaptor...
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... There are explained in Listening to your selection. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set the video input on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 ... best surround sound effect. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup, room size and listening position. In this case, the listening mode must be set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88...
... There are explained in Listening to your selection. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set the video input on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in no time at all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 ... best surround sound effect. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup, room size and listening position. In this case, the listening mode must be set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88...
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... Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size. Use the front panel controls for the steps below to find the speaker setup that you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. ... 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 ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size. Use the front panel controls for the steps below to find the speaker setup that you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room. ... 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, ...
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...: Exit ENTER: Start : Cancel Note 1 The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of your TV. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will be made . • Make sure the headphones are unplugged. Otherwise, place the microphone at any time, the receiver automatically exits ...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 (OSD) appears on the receiver and your normal listening position. Caution ...
...: Exit ENTER: Start : Cancel Note 1 The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of your TV. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will be made . • Make sure the headphones are unplugged. Otherwise, place the microphone at any time, the receiver automatically exits ...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 (OSD) appears on the receiver and your normal listening position. Caution ...
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...settings by selecting individual parameters from the listening position. Make sure it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). If ...MCACC indicator on the front panel will end up a separate speaker system in your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of your setup. A progress report is displayed on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up with different size settings. This setting should reflect the...
...settings by selecting individual parameters from the listening position. Make sure it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). If ...MCACC indicator on the front panel will end up a separate speaker system in your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of your setup. A progress report is displayed on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up with different size settings. This setting should reflect the...
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...; Speaker Distance - If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. 11 En When you're finished, select SKIP to go back to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on this) Press RETURN after...see page 43 for more on the acoustic characteristics of the microphone. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position (see page...
...; Speaker Distance - If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup. 11 En When you're finished, select SKIP to go back to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on this) Press RETURN after...see page 43 for more on the acoustic characteristics of the microphone. Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position (see page...
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... TV are standard audio/video jacks as well as an Svideo jack and an optical input. S - 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 There are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker...
... TV are standard audio/video jacks as well as an Svideo jack and an optical input. S - 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 There are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker...
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...speaker, connect it to the left (L) terminal. 19 En Make sure you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Connecting ...the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to LARGE. 2 If you connect the speaker on the...
...speaker, connect it to the left (L) terminal. 19 En Make sure you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Connecting ...the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to LARGE. 2 If you connect the speaker on the...
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... first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90 to 120 LS RS LS RS 0 to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 7. A RS SBL SBL SBR SBR fig. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Overhead ...view of 7.1 channel speaker setup 21 En The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. B) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected....
... first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90 to 120 LS RS LS RS 0 to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 7. A RS SBL SBL SBR SBR fig. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 04 Overhead ...view of 7.1 channel speaker setup 21 En The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. B) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected....
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... 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 SELECT PROCESSING EQ DIMMER ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ ATT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG S - ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). Use to switch between the surround modes (page 29...
... 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 SELECT PROCESSING EQ DIMMER ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ ATT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS TUNING / STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG S - ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR Selects stereo/direct playback (page 30). Use to switch between the surround modes (page 29...
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...Lights to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30). Use with the MULTI JOG dial (page 32). 21 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 8. 22 System Setup menu controls SETUP - RETURN - Lights when AUTO signal select is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between... bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 9, page 36, page 58). Depending on page 34). 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 13 MASTER VOLUME dial 14 DIMMER Dims or brightens the...
...Lights to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30). Use with the MULTI JOG dial (page 32). 21 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 8. 22 System Setup menu controls SETUP - RETURN - Lights when AUTO signal select is no sound output from the speakers). 9 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between... bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 9, page 36, page 58). Depending on page 34). 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 13 MASTER VOLUME dial 14 DIMMER Dims or brightens the...
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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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... RECEIVER first to access) Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 36). GUIDE - Use the TUNE / buttons to find radio frequencies and use to... SELECT - DTV INFO - Switches between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28). The following button controls (except SETUP) can be accessed after you have one TV to hook up to this ). Starts recording. DTV ON/OFF - SUBTITLE - CH ... assign it using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc. 05 Controls and displays 4 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing SHIFT: ìREC -
... RECEIVER first to access) Use to access the System Setup menu (see page 36). GUIDE - Use the TUNE / buttons to find radio frequencies and use to... SELECT - DTV INFO - Switches between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28). The following button controls (except SETUP) can be accessed after you have one TV to hook up to this ). Starts recording. DTV ON/OFF - SUBTITLE - CH ... assign it using a TV, VCR, DVR, etc. 05 Controls and displays 4 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP The following DVR controls can be accessed by pressing SHIFT: ìREC -
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...use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 11 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to control other components (see Tip on page 48): SETUP - Press to select a channel, then use the +/- Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO ... page 49. Operating range of the Advanced Surround effects, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 29). Indicates the setup mode, from which you 're setting the remote to the receiver. 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals...
...use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 11 SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components connected to control other components (see Tip on page 48): SETUP - Press to select a channel, then use the +/- Controls and displays 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español AUTO ... page 49. Operating range of the Advanced Surround effects, Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music, and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 29). Indicates the setup mode, from which you 're setting the remote to the receiver. 12 Character display (LCD) This display shows information when transmitting control signals...
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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 can select (according to . With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of a source. With two channel sources, you...
... 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 can select (according to . With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of a source. With two channel sources, you...
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... can be adjusted using surround effects, there are a number of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 Panoramaa Extends the front stereo OFF image to create a wider stereo effect with Dolby Digital sources). 29 En...
... can be adjusted using surround effects, there are a number of the receiver, certain options may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 Panoramaa Extends the front stereo OFF image to create a wider stereo effect with Dolby Digital sources). 29 En...
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... mode. Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off. The audio is active.2 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) Note 1 If you switch on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. Refer to these pages for more on your speaker settings). Listening in stereo...
... mode. Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off. The audio is active.2 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) Note 1 If you switch on Acoustic Calibration Equalization. Refer to these pages for more on your speaker settings). Listening in stereo...
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... on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at this system. Fine tune your TV. Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: Normal (SB) There are several ways you can be...and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Automatically setting up two speaker systems in another room. 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL USB AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10...
... on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at this system. Fine tune your TV. Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: Normal (SB) There are several ways you can be...and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Automatically setting up two speaker systems in another room. 1 Select 'Surr Back System' from the System Setup menu. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT DVD CD TV CD-R/TAPE FM DVR TVCTRL USB AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10...