Pioneer VSX-416-K Receiver, Adv.Surr, TOP Menu, Retriever, Volume +, Effect/Ch Sel, Level +, Mute

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Controls and displays

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1 RECEIVER

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

2Listening mode buttons

STANDARD

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

ADV.SURR

Switches between the various surround modes (page 26).

STEREO

Switches between direct and stereo playback (page 27). Also selects the Auto Surround mode(Auto playback on page 25).

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 29).

3TOP MENU

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

SETUP

Press to access the System Setup menu (page 31).

4TUNER EDIT*

Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 38). Also functions as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units.

S. RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 30).

5RECEIVER CONTROL buttons

VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

EFFECT/CH SEL

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use LEVEL +/– to adjust the level (page 36). Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 26). You can then use the LEVEL +/– buttons to make these adjustments.

 

LEVEL +/–

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Use to adjust the effect and channel levels.

 

 

 

ACOUSTIC EQ* (SHIFT +) (VSX-516 model

 

 

only)

 

 

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ

 

 

setting (page 27).

 

 

 

 

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MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

 

 

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SHIFT

 

 

Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above

 

 

 

 

the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are

 

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marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section.

 

 

 

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SLEEP

 

 

 

Press to change the amount of time before

 

 

 

the receiver switches into standby (30 min

 

 

– 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check

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the remaining sleep time at any time by

 

 

 

pressing SLEEP once.

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

Dims or brightens the display.

 

 

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Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog

 

 

 

input signal to prevent distortion.

 

 

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INPUT SELECTOR buttons

 

 

 

 

Press to select an input source.

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DVD/DVR

 

 

Press to use the remote DVD/DVR controls.

RECEIVER

Use to switch to the receiver controls on the remote control. Use when setting up surround sound for the receiver (page 31).

9MENU

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.

DIALOG E

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

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Contents VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Operating Environment Important the Moulded PlugVentilation Caution Contents Before you start Listening to Surround Sound Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterEnter Minute guide Using the Quick SetupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Quick surround sound setupOther problems during Auto Mcacc Quick surround sound setupMaking 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 Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder DVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting other video componentsTo improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas Use a PAL connector to connect an external FM antennaFront speakers Connecting up Connecting the speakersVSX-516 model Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals VSX-416 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 Midnight Remote controlStereo LoudnessTOP Menu Volume +Receiver ADV.SURRClass 10 /ENTERONE Touch Copy DisplayListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Setting the effect optionsUsing the Advanced surround effects While listening to a source, press Shift + Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing 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 S. Retriever to switch the sound retriever on or off Listening to your system Using the tone controlsUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Using the System Setup menuFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuFine Channel Level Acoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect SP SET from the SP Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker setting Using To check the settingsSpeaker Distance Input Assign menuCrossover network Channel levelLFE Attenuator Setup Other setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsPress Display for RDS information Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Searching for RDS programsUsing EON Using the tunerMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Basic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterAbout MPEG-4 AAC USB playbackCompressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingConnecting up on Additional informationNoise during playback of a Additional informationAre set for surround back sound Or PlusAmplifier section Additional information Resetting the main unitPower cord caution SpecificationsCleaning 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 Vedi a Collegamento degli altoparlanti a pagina Guida di 5 minutiPresentazione del sistema home theater Ascolto del suono surround’illustrazione mostra il modello VSX-516 Uso della Configurazione rapidaPremere Enter per confermare la configurazione Impostazione automatica del suono surround Mcacc Impostazione rapida suono surroundSelezionare Check OK sul display e quindi premere Enter AltoparlantiCavi audio digitali CollegamentoCome collegare i cavi Cavi audio analogiciUsare un cavo audio digitale coassiale per il collegamento.1 Collegamento di un lettore DVD e di un televisoreAudio e Video sul ricevitore.2 Collegamento delle uscite analogiche multicanaleIngressi audio liberi su questo ricevitore Informazioni sul decoder WMA9 ProAudio e Video su questo ricevitore Collegamento di altri componenti videoPer migliorare la ricezione AM Collegamento delle antenneUso delle antenne esterne Per migliorare la ricezione FMCollegamento degli altoparlanti Modello VSX-516 Terminali degli altoparlantiSuggerimenti per l’ubicazione degli altoparlanti Modello VSX-416Diagrammi di posizionamento degli altoparlanti Controllo Multi JOG Signal SelectControlli e display Pannello anterioreControlli del menù System Setup Presa Mcacc Setup MICTasti Listening Mode 16  STANDBY/ON EON Mode’illumina quando viene rilevato un segnale audio digitale Spie Signal Select’illumina quando è attiva la selezione di segnale Auto SB Solo per il modello VSX-516Telecomando Tasti Input Selector RECEIVERTasti Receiver Control Acoustic EQ* Shift + Solo per il modello VSX-516Tuner Premere per accedere al menu 10 /ENTERConfermare e uscire dallo schermo di menu attuale Tasti di controllo DVD/DVRPremere Standard durante l’ascolto della fonte Ascolto del sistemaRiproduzione automatica Ascolto con il suono surroundEffect Uso degli effetti surround AdvancedImpostazione delle opzioni relative agli effetti Pro Logic IIx Music Vedi sopraDurante l’ascolto di una fonte, premere Shift + Acoustic EQ Ascolto stereoAscolto con la funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ Ad ogni pressione, la selezione cambia come segue Come scegliere il segnale d’ingressoUso dell’elaborazione del canale posteriore surround Impostazione standard SB onVSB OFF La modalità Virtual Surround Back è disattivata Uso delle modalità Midnight e LoudnessEnfatizzazione dei dialoghi Premere Tone per selezionare la frequenza da regolare Uso dei controlli del tonoUso della funzione Sound Retriever Riproduzione di altre fontiSelezionare ‘M.MCACC’ dal menù System Setup Menù System SetupUso del menu System Setup ’unità ritornerà al menù d’impostazione manuale Mcacc Livello canale ottimoDistanza ottimale dei diffusori Al termine, premere ReturnDella funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ sotto Attendere il termine della funzione EQ Auto SetupCalibratura acustica EQ Copiatura delle impostazioni Acoustic Calibration EQUsare / per selezionare il canale Impostazione manuale della funzione Acoustic Calibration EQControllo delle Impostazioni Acoustic Calibration EQ Usare / per selezionare C1 o C2Impostazione degli altoparlanti Configurazione manuale degli altoparlantiSelezionare SP SET dal menu SP Setup Dimensione degli altoparlantiLivello del canale Menù Input AssignRete Crossover Distanza dell’ altoparlanteImpostazione LFE Attenuator Menu di impostazione OtherImpostazione di controllo della gamma dinamica Impostazione Dual MonoCome denominare le stazioni preselezionate Come usare il sintonizzatoreAscolto della radio Come salvare le stazioni di preselezioneFreq Un’introduzione al sistema RDSVisualizzazione delle informazioni Ricerca dei programmi RDSEON.4 Utilizzo della funzione EONCome fare una registrazione audio o video Come fare le registrazioniPremere USB SHIFT+CD Collegare il dispositivo USB Riproduzione USBUso dell’interfaccia USB Controlli di base per la riproduzioneInformazioni su WMA Compatibilità dell’audio compressoAltre informazioni sulla compatibilità Informazioni sul formato MPEG-4 AACCentrali Controllare le impostazioni degli altoparlanti Informazioni addizionaliLocalizzazione dei guasti Consultare Impostazione degli altoparlanti a pagina 35 perLfeatt Assenza di audio dagliPer il suono surround posteriore Commutazione dell’impedenza dell’altoparlante Ripristino dell’unità principalePrecauzione riguardante il cavo d’alimentazione SpecifichePulizia 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.
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