Pioneer Get Comprehensive Insights on VSX-416 Features and Safety

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230V or 120V) written on the rear panel.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 ºC – +35 ºC (+41 ºF – +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC).

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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.

One of the standout features of the VSX-516 series is its multi-channel amplification, providing robust power for various speaker configurations. Both the VSX-516-S and VSX-516-K boast a 7.1 channel setup while the VSX-416-K offers a 5.1 channel configuration. This allows users to create immersive surround sound environments ideal for movies, music, and video games. The receivers support various audio formats including Dolby Digital and DTS, ensuring high fidelity sound reproduction.

In terms of technologies, these receivers incorporate Advanced Sound Retriever technology. This feature enhances compressed audio files by restoring lost details, making even standard MP3 files sound closer to their original recordings. Additionally, the receivers come equipped with a variety of DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes, allowing users to select from multiple presets that tailor sound characteristics for different types of content, from concert performances to gaming.

Connectivity is also a significant aspect of the VSX series. The VSX-516-S and VSX-516-K offer multiple HDMI inputs, enabling seamless connection to various high-definition devices such as Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. All models support 1080p video upscaling, providing users with an enhanced visual experience by improving lower resolution content to near HD quality.

The user-friendly interface is another noteworthy characteristic. The on-screen display simplifies navigation through settings and features, making it accessible for users of all technical levels. Each model also includes a remote control for convenient operation, along with a manual setup process for optimizing speaker placement and audio performance.

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.