Pioneer VSX-2016AV operating instructions Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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Connecting your equipment

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Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

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DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

Connecting using HDMI on page 50.

2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 55 to assign the inputs.

3Optical digital audio output / input(s) (x4) Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

Connecting digital audio sources on page 15.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Setup menu on page 55 to assign the inputs.

4 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 66.

5Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

Connecting analog audio sources on page 16.

6Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

Using the component video jacks on page 14.

7 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.

8 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source. Connecting an iPod on page 49.

9 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

Connecting antennas on page 19.

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Contents
VSX-2016AV-S Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsChecking what’s in the box FeaturesBefore you start Before you start Chapter Loading the batteries Before you start Installing the receiverIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use an optical cable for the connectionUse a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesTape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSleep Over / ATTVideo Conv Stream DirectInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver Shift 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus Multi OPEStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Selecting Mcacc presetsUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signalPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsBasic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterAbout WMA USB playbackOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMemory System Setup menuMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Enter Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQAcoustic Calibration EQ Select an option and press Enter How to interpret the graphical outputUsing Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterEQ OFF Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Channel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using the buttonsCurve Speaker DistanceBass Peak Level Select ‘Return’ then press Enter to finish THX Audio SettingChoose the X-Curve setting you want Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsUse To move to previous/next levels Connecting using HdmiOther connections Basic playback controlsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSecond Zone speaker B setup About HdmiConnect your speakers as shown below Switching the speaker system2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersLarge Other connections Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player Satellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma DisplayInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuOSD Adjustment Other SettingsOther Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSetting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsWatching video and audio sources independently Using other functions Making an audio or a video recordingReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Using other functionsSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the systemInputs Default system settingsSetting Default Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Direct functionFrom the menu and press Enter Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputFunction Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Buttons Function Components+ CH Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor CH +Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsVideo SettingsPhase Control feature 96 kHz DisplayUSB interface Remote controlSymptomRemedy IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionError There is a problem with the signal path fromWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Auto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format StandardMultichannel signal formats Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic IIx MovieNeo6 Cinema Cleaning the unit Additional information Specifications06C00001 Printed ARB7355-A Pioneer Corporation
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