Technicolor - Thomson XRB3059-A operating instructions Connecting other video components

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04Connecting up

However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

4If your video component has a digital input, connect it to the digital output on the receiver as shown.

Use an optical cable to make this connection.

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Connecting other video components

This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD- recorders and HDD recorders.

1Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.1

2Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.2

3Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your video component to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.3

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1For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN jack. If your video component also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for more on this.

2For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the S-VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT jack.

3If your video component only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see The Input Assign menu on page 58).

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Contents VSX-816-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVentilation Caution Voltage selectorOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Making recordingsControlling the rest of your System Other connectionsBefore you start Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup Quick surround sound setup Chapter Quick surround sound setupSwitch on the receiver and your TV Quick surround sound setup EnterOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVDVD player Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Use an optical cable for the connection.4About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsUse an optical cable to make this connection Connecting other video components Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.3Connecting to the front panel video Terminal Using the component video jacksComponent 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR Connecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionThis receiver Powered Connecting up Connecting the speakersSurround speakers Hints on speaker placement Fig. aView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupYou can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel ST/DIRECT/AUTO SurrControls and displays DisplayDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control ReceiverMulti Control buttons Number buttons and other receiver Component controlsTV Control buttons 5TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERComponent control buttons Operating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsPress ‘ADV.SURR’ repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening to your systemListening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing Virtual Surround Back VSB Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Enhancing dialogChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Playing other sourcesUse the input select buttons.1 Start playback of the component you selected in stepUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect the surround back speaker setting Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuWait for the EQ Auto Setting to finish Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSpeaker Setting Manual SP Setup menuDefault setting 100Hz Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets Changing the frequency stepMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsControlling the rest of your system Erasing all of the remote control presetsDirect function Confirming preset codes Controls for TVsInput SelectAudio GuideReturn DiscSHIFT+ RECREC Stop Enter Guide CH +Subtitle + CHSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Connecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDVD player Satellite receiver, etc Front panel display shows SR+ on or OFFOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup LFE Attenuator Setup Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Additional information TroubleshootingAdditional information Chapter Additional information Large or Small isResetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceChanging the TV format setting Press Setup to confirmAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitMiscellaneous Furnished PartsPioneer Corporation