Pioneer VSX-416-K, VSX-516-K, VSX-516-S manual Controls and displays

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05Controls and displays

8ACOUSTIC EQ (VSX-516 model only)

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 27).

9VSB MODE (VSX-416 model only) Switches on Virtual surround back processing (page 28).

10DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT

(VSX-416 model only)

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 29).

11USB terminal (VSX-516 model only) See Using the USB interface on page 42.

12MCACC SETUP MIC jack

(VSX-516 model only)

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

13MASTER VOLUME

14LISTENING MODE buttons

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2Pro Logic II and (VSX-516 model only) Neo:6 options (page 25).

ADVANCED SURR

Switches between the various surround modes (page 26).

ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR

Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 27). Also selects the Auto Surround mode (Auto playback on page 25).

15PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers).

16STANDBY/ON

17EON MODE

Use to search for programs that are broadcasting traffic or news information (page 40).

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18 PTY SEARCH

Use this button to search for RDS program types (page 39).

19 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Switches to Midnight/Loudness listening (page 29).

20 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

Use to change the impedance setting (page 46).

21MUTE

22TUNER EDIT

Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 38).

23 TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 30).

24 QUICK SETUP

See Using the Quick Setup on page 7.

25System Setup menu controls

SETUP

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 31).

RETURN

Confirms and exits the current menu.

En

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Contents VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Contents Before you start Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater 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 Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 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, etcConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasUse a PAL connector to connect an external FM antenna To improve FM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers Front speakersHints on speaker placement Speaker terminalsVSX-416 model 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 Remote control StereoLoudness MidnightVolume + ReceiverADV.SURR TOP Menu10 /ENTER ONE Touch CopyDisplay ClassListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Setting the effect optionsUsing the Advanced surround effects Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 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 Listening to your system Using the tone controls Using the Sound RetrieverPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Press S. Retriever to switch the sound retriever on or offSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterUsing the System Setup menu 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 settingsManual speaker setup Speaker settingUsing To check the settings Select SP SET from the SP Setup menuInput Assign menu Crossover networkChannel level Speaker DistanceOther setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner An introduction to RDS Displaying RDS informationSearching for RDS programs Press Display for RDS informationUsing the tuner Using EONMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Using the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACTroubleshooting Connecting up onAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Are set for surround back soundOr Plus Noise during playback of aAdditional information Resetting the main unit Power cord cautionSpecifications 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 Guida di 5 minuti Presentazione del sistema home theaterAscolto del suono surround 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 EnterCollegamento Come collegare i caviCavi audio analogici 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 ricevitoreCollegamento delle antenne Uso delle antenne esternePer migliorare la ricezione FM Per migliorare la ricezione AMCollegamento degli altoparlanti Terminali degli altoparlanti Suggerimenti per l’ubicazione degli altoparlantiModello VSX-416 Modello VSX-516Diagrammi di posizionamento degli altoparlanti Signal Select Controlli e displayPannello anteriore Controllo Multi JOGPresa Mcacc Setup MIC Tasti Listening Mode16  STANDBY/ON EON Mode Controlli del menù System SetupSpie Signal Select ’illumina quando è attiva la selezione di segnale AutoSB Solo per il modello VSX-516 ’illumina quando viene rilevato un segnale audio digitaleTelecomando RECEIVER Tasti Receiver ControlAcoustic EQ* Shift + Solo per il modello VSX-516 Tasti Input Selector10 /ENTER Confermare e uscire dallo schermo di menu attualeTasti di controllo DVD/DVR Tuner Premere per accedere al menuAscolto del sistema Riproduzione automaticaAscolto con il suono surround Premere Standard durante l’ascolto della fonteUso degli effetti surround Advanced Impostazione delle opzioni relative agli effettiPro Logic IIx Music Vedi sopra EffectDurante l’ascolto di una fonte, premere Shift + Acoustic EQ Ascolto stereoAscolto con la funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ Come scegliere il segnale d’ingresso Uso dell’elaborazione del canale posteriore surroundImpostazione standard SB on Ad ogni pressione, la selezione cambia come segueVSB OFF La modalità Virtual Surround Back è disattivata Uso delle modalità Midnight e LoudnessEnfatizzazione dei dialoghi Uso dei controlli del tono Uso della funzione Sound RetrieverRiproduzione di altre fonti Premere Tone per selezionare la frequenza da regolareSelezionare ‘M.MCACC’ dal menù System Setup Menù System SetupUso del menu System Setup Livello canale ottimo Distanza ottimale dei diffusoriAl termine, premere Return ’unità ritornerà al menù d’impostazione manuale McaccAttendere il termine della funzione EQ Auto Setup Calibratura acustica EQCopiatura delle impostazioni Acoustic Calibration EQ Della funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ sottoImpostazione manuale della funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ Controllo delle Impostazioni Acoustic Calibration EQUsare / per selezionare C1 o C2 Usare / per selezionare il canaleConfigurazione manuale degli altoparlanti Selezionare SP SET dal menu SP SetupDimensione degli altoparlanti Impostazione degli altoparlantiMenù Input Assign Rete CrossoverDistanza dell’ altoparlante Livello del canaleMenu di impostazione Other Impostazione di controllo della gamma dinamicaImpostazione Dual Mono Impostazione LFE AttenuatorCome usare il sintonizzatore Ascolto della radioCome salvare le stazioni di preselezione Come denominare le stazioni preselezionateUn’introduzione al sistema RDS Visualizzazione delle informazioniRicerca dei programmi RDS FreqUtilizzo della funzione EON EON.4Come fare le registrazioni Come fare una registrazione audio o videoRiproduzione USB Uso dell’interfaccia USBControlli di base per la riproduzione Premere USB SHIFT+CD Collegare il dispositivo USBCompatibilità dell’audio compresso Altre informazioni sulla compatibilitàInformazioni sul formato MPEG-4 AAC Informazioni su WMAInformazioni addizionali Localizzazione dei guastiConsultare Impostazione degli altoparlanti a pagina 35 per Centrali Controllare le impostazioni degli altoparlantiLfeatt Assenza di audio dagliPer il suono surround posteriore Ripristino dell’unità principale Precauzione riguardante il cavo d’alimentazioneSpecifiche 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.