Pioneer VSX-416-K, VSX-516-K manual Connecting other video components, DVR, VCR, LD player, etc

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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.

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.

3If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

The example shows a recorder connected to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1

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1If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has an optical digital output, you can con- nect 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 component to (see The Input Assign menu on page 36).

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Contents VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Contents Before you start Introduction to home theater Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundMinute guide Using the Quick Setup EnterQuick surround sound setup Quick surround sound setup ChapterQuick surround sound setup Other problems during Auto McaccMaking cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter DVD player Connecting up Connecting a TV and DVD playerUse a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrialCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etcUse a PAL connector to connect an external FM antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers Front speakersVSX-416 model Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals VSX-516 modelFollowing illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1 Speaker placement diagramsExtra Power mode speaker setup Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Controls and displays Display Loudness Remote controlStereo MidnightADV.SURR Volume +Receiver TOP MenuDisplay 10 /ENTERONE Touch Copy ClassAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Setting the effect optionsUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo While listening to a source, press Shift +Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Enhancing dialog Using Midnight and LoudnessVSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system Using the tone controlsUsing the Sound Retriever Press S. Retriever to switch the sound retriever on or offUsing the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Manual Mcacc speaker setupFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuFine Channel Level Acoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsUsing To check the settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker setting Select SP SET from the SP Setup menuChannel level Input Assign menuCrossover network Speaker DistanceDual Mono Setup Other setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioSearching for RDS programs Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Press Display for RDS informationUsing the tuner Using EONMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter USB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsOther compatibility information USB playbackCompressed audio compatibility About MPEG-4 AACAdditional information TroubleshootingConnecting up on Additional information ChapterOr Plus Additional informationAre set for surround back sound Noise during playback of aSpecifications Additional information Resetting the main unitPower cord caution Amplifier sectionCleaning the unit Avvertenza PER LA Ventilazione AttenzioneCondizioni ambientali di funzionamento Theater Systems, Inc Della Dolby LaboratoriesNeo6 sono marchi di fabrica Digital Indice Prima di cominciare Ascolto del suono surround Guida di 5 minutiPresentazione del sistema home theater Vedi a Collegamento degli altoparlanti a pagina’illustrazione mostra il modello VSX-516 Uso della Configurazione rapidaPremere Enter per confermare la configurazione Impostazione rapida suono surround Impostazione automatica del suono surround McaccAltoparlanti Selezionare Check OK sul display e quindi premere EnterCavi audio analogici CollegamentoCome collegare i cavi Cavi audio digitaliCollegamento di un lettore DVD e di un televisore Usare un cavo audio digitale coassiale per il collegamento.1Collegamento delle uscite analogiche multicanale Audio e Video sul ricevitore.2Informazioni sul decoder WMA9 Pro Ingressi audio liberi su questo ricevitoreCollegamento di altri componenti video Audio e Video su questo ricevitorePer migliorare la ricezione FM Collegamento delle antenneUso delle antenne esterne Per migliorare la ricezione AMCollegamento degli altoparlanti Modello VSX-416 Terminali degli altoparlantiSuggerimenti per l’ubicazione degli altoparlanti Modello VSX-516Diagrammi di posizionamento degli altoparlanti Pannello anteriore Signal SelectControlli e display Controllo Multi JOG16  STANDBY/ON EON Mode Presa Mcacc Setup MICTasti Listening Mode Controlli del menù System SetupSB Solo per il modello VSX-516 Spie Signal Select’illumina quando è attiva la selezione di segnale Auto ’illumina quando viene rilevato un segnale audio digitaleTelecomando Acoustic EQ* Shift + Solo per il modello VSX-516 RECEIVERTasti Receiver Control Tasti Input SelectorTasti di controllo DVD/DVR 10 /ENTERConfermare e uscire dallo schermo di menu attuale Tuner Premere per accedere al menuAscolto con il suono surround Ascolto del sistemaRiproduzione automatica Premere Standard durante l’ascolto della fontePro Logic IIx Music Vedi sopra Uso degli effetti surround AdvancedImpostazione delle opzioni relative agli effetti EffectDurante l’ascolto di una fonte, premere Shift + Acoustic EQ Ascolto stereoAscolto con la funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ Impostazione standard SB on Come scegliere il segnale d’ingressoUso dell’elaborazione del canale posteriore surround Ad ogni pressione, la selezione cambia come segueVSB OFF La modalità Virtual Surround Back è disattivata Uso delle modalità Midnight e LoudnessEnfatizzazione dei dialoghi Riproduzione di altre fonti Uso dei controlli del tonoUso della funzione Sound Retriever Premere Tone per selezionare la frequenza da regolareSelezionare ‘M.MCACC’ dal menù System Setup Menù System SetupUso del menu System Setup Al termine, premere Return Livello canale ottimoDistanza ottimale dei diffusori ’unità ritornerà al menù d’impostazione manuale McaccCopiatura delle impostazioni Acoustic Calibration EQ Attendere il termine della funzione EQ Auto SetupCalibratura acustica EQ Della funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ sottoUsare / per selezionare C1 o C2 Impostazione manuale della funzione Acoustic Calibration EQControllo delle Impostazioni Acoustic Calibration EQ Usare / per selezionare il canaleDimensione degli altoparlanti Configurazione manuale degli altoparlantiSelezionare SP SET dal menu SP Setup Impostazione degli altoparlantiDistanza dell’ altoparlante Menù Input AssignRete Crossover Livello del canaleImpostazione Dual Mono Menu di impostazione OtherImpostazione di controllo della gamma dinamica Impostazione LFE AttenuatorCome salvare le stazioni di preselezione Come usare il sintonizzatoreAscolto della radio Come denominare le stazioni preselezionateRicerca dei programmi RDS Un’introduzione al sistema RDSVisualizzazione delle informazioni FreqUtilizzo della funzione EON EON.4Come fare le registrazioni Come fare una registrazione audio o videoControlli di base per la riproduzione Riproduzione USBUso dell’interfaccia USB Premere USB SHIFT+CD Collegare il dispositivo USBInformazioni sul formato MPEG-4 AAC Compatibilità dell’audio compressoAltre informazioni sulla compatibilità Informazioni su WMAConsultare Impostazione degli altoparlanti a pagina 35 per Informazioni addizionaliLocalizzazione dei guasti Centrali Controllare le impostazioni degli altoparlantiLfeatt Assenza di audio dagliPer il suono surround posteriore Specifiche Ripristino dell’unità principalePrecauzione riguardante il cavo d’alimentazione Commutazione dell’impedenza dell’altoparlantePulizia dellunità Pioneer Corporation

VSX-416-K, VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K, and VSX-416-K are a series of AV receivers that showcase Pioneer's commitment to delivering high-quality home entertainment experiences. These models are designed to cater to both audiophiles and casual listeners, offering a range of features and technologies that enhance audio and video playback.

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In conclusion, the Pioneer VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K, and VSX-416-K are versatile AV receivers loaded with features that enhance both audio and visual quality. With their powerful amplification, advanced sound technologies, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly design, these models are excellent choices for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment experience. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, these receivers deliver robust performance, making them a valuable addition to any home theater setup.