Pioneer VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K, VSX-416-K manual Minute guide Using the Quick Setup, Enter

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Using the Quick Setup

You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position.

VSX-516 model only – For a more complete surround setup, see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8.

If you want to make more specific settings, refer to The System Setup menu on page 31.

Use the front panel controls for the steps below.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/

DVD/LD

DVD 5.1

 

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR

AM

TUNING/STATION

SIGNAL

SB ch

ACOUSTIC

STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR

 

SELECT

PROCESSING

EQ

LISTENING MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EON

PTY

MIDNIGHT/

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

MODE

SEARCH

LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

USB

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

PHONES

TUNER

TONE

QUICK

SETUP

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

MUTE

EDIT

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI JOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOWN

 

UP

Illustration shows the VSX-516 model

1If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on.

2Press QUICK SETUP.

3Confirm your subwoofer setting.

VSX-416 model – Use the MULTI JOG dial to select YES or NO, depending on whether you’ve connected a subwoofer, then press

ENTER.

VSX-516 model – SW DET flashes in the display while the receiver checks your setup for a subwoofer. SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup.

4Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your speaker setup.

If you selected YES (VSX-416 model) or subwoofer was detected (VSX-516 model) for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following choices are available:

2.1ch – 3.1ch – 4.1ch – 5.1ch – 6.1ch*

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If you selected NO (VSX-416 model) or

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subwoofer wasn’t detected (VSX-516 model) for

 

the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following

 

choices are available:

 

 

 

2.0ch – 3.0ch – 4.0ch – 5.0ch – 6.0ch*

 

 

 

 

• Check the table below to find the speaker

 

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setup that corresponds with your system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Depending on the distance of your speakers

 

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Press ENTER.

 

 

6 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your

 

 

room size.

 

 

from the listening position, choose between

 

 

small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an

 

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average-sized room.

 

 

 

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Press ENTER.

 

 

8 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your

 

 

listening position.

 

 

You can cycle between the following choices:

 

FWD – If you are nearer to the front speakers than the surround speakers

MID – If you are equal distance from the front and surround speakers

BACK – If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the front speakers

9 Press ENTER to confirm your setup.

The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that you have selected.

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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 setupConnecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 Connecting up Connecting a TV and DVD playerDVD player Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc 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 modelExtra Power mode speaker setup Speaker placement diagramsFollowing illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1 Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 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 playbackUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsListening to your system While listening to a source, press Shift + Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing surround back channel processing Choosing the input signalUsing Virtual Surround Back VSB VSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Using Midnight and LoudnessEnhancing dialog 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 Channel Level System Setup menuFine Speaker Distance Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ 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 recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording 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 Condizioni ambientali di funzionamento AttenzioneAvvertenza PER LA Ventilazione Neo6 sono marchi di fabrica Digital Della Dolby LaboratoriesTheater Systems, Inc Indice Prima di cominciare Vedi a Collegamento degli altoparlanti a pagina Guida di 5 minutiPresentazione del sistema home theater Ascolto del suono surroundPremere Enter per confermare la configurazione Uso della Configurazione rapida’illustrazione mostra il modello VSX-516 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 sopraAscolto con la funzione Acoustic Calibration EQ Ascolto stereoDurante l’ascolto di una fonte, premere Shift + Acoustic EQ Ad ogni pressione, la selezione cambia come segue Come scegliere il segnale d’ingressoUso dell’elaborazione del canale posteriore surround Impostazione standard SB onEnfatizzazione dei dialoghi Uso delle modalità Midnight e LoudnessVSB OFF La modalità Virtual Surround Back è disattivata Premere Tone per selezionare la frequenza da regolare Uso dei controlli del tonoUso della funzione Sound Retriever Riproduzione di altre fontiUso del menu System Setup Menù System SetupSelezionare ‘M.MCACC’ dal menù 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 perPer il suono surround posteriore Assenza di audio dagliLfeatt 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.