Multichannel signal formats

Pioneer VSX-2016AV operating instructions Multichannel signal formats

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SBch Processing

Input signal format

Standard

THX

Auto Surround

SBch

Processing

(7.1 channel decoding used for all sources)

SBch

Processing

AUTO

(Automatically selects 6.1/7.1 channel decoding)

SBch

Processing

OFFb

(Maximum 5.1

channel

playback)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel

flagged)

DTS-ES (6.1 channel

sources/6.1 channel flagged)

DTS and DTS 96/24

(5.1 channel encoding)

Dolby Digital

WMA9 Pro

DVD-A

(5.1 channel encoding)

SACD

(5.1 channel encoding)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Dolby Digital EX

(6.1 channel flagged)

DTS-ES (6.1 channel

sources/6.1 channel flagged)

Dolby Digital

DTS and DTS 96/24

WMA9 Pro

DVD-A

(5.1 channel encoding)

SACD

(5.1 channel encoding)

WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel)

Dolby Digital EX

(6.1 channel flagged) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged)

Dolby Digital

DTS and DTS 96/24

WMA9 Pro

DVD-A

(5.1 channel encoding)

SACD

(5.1 channel encoding)

Straight decoding	WMA+THX CINEMA	Straight decoding

Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa	2 Pro Logic IIx
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa	MOVIEa
	THX MUSICMODEa
	THX GAMES MODEa
DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx	DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx
MOVIEa	MOVIE+THXa
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
	THX MUSICMODEa
	THX GAMES MODEa
DTS+Neo:6	DTS+Neo:6+THX	DTS+Neo:6
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx	DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx
MOVIEa	MOVIE+THXa
DTS+2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa
	THX MUSICMODEa
	THX GAMES MODEa
Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THXa	2 Pro Logic IIx
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC	THX Select2 CINEMAa	MOVIEa
	THX MUSICMODEa
	THX GAMES MODEa
Straight decoding	THX MUSICMODEa	Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel		(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)		playback)

Straight decoding	WMA+THX CINEMA	Straight decoding

Dolby Digital EX	THX SURROUND EX	Dolby Digital EX
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa		2 Pro Logic IIx
		MOVIEa
DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES+THX(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)

Straight decoding	THX Select2 CINEMA	Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel	(Maximum 5.1 channel THX	(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)	CINEMA playback with only one	playback)
	surround back speaker)

Straight decoding	THX MUSICMODEa	Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel		(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)		playback)

Straight decoding	THX CINEMA	Straight decoding
(Maximum 5.1 channel		(Maximum 5.1 channel
playback)		playback)

Straight decoding	THX CINEMA	Straight decoding

Straight decoding

–

Straight decoding

a.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. b.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.

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VSX-2016AV-S Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Loading the batteriesAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Speaker configuration in the OSDWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box342 DVD playerConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysOver / ATT Video ConvStream Direct SleepReceiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTER StatusMulti OPE ShiftListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemSelecting Mcacc presets Using Stream DirectListening in stereo While listening to a source, press McaccListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Other compatibility informationAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMAUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Using EONPress Disp for RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press EnterManual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select an option and press EnterData Management EQ OFFCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Speaker Setting Manual speaker setupClearing Mcacc presets Select a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using the buttons Channel LevelBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceCurve THX Audio Setting Choose the X-Curve setting you wantSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Return’ then press Enter to finishConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Other connectionsBasic playback controls Use To move to previous/next levelsConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Second Zone speaker B setupAbout Hdmi Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system 2nd Zone setting only.1Bi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowOther connections Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display LargeUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsOther Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD AdjustmentUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signalUsing the sleep timer Watching video and audio sources independentlyUsing other functions Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Checking your system settingsSetting Default Default system settingsInputs Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input From the menu and press EnterControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorCH + + CHTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature SettingsVideo Display 96 kHzSymptomRemedy Remote controlUSB interface Symptom Cause Action Error There is a problem with the signal path from IPod messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Neo6 Cinema Pro Logic IIx MoviePro Logic II Movie Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation 06C00001 Printed ARB7355-A

Pioneer VSX-2016AV operating instructions Multichannel signal formats

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