Pioneer VSX-1016V-K, VSX-1016V-S manual Video, Settings

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Symptom

Remedy

Subwoofer output is very low.

• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker

 

Setting on page 40).

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are

correctly, but the playback sound

matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 17).

is odd.

 

 

 

The PHASE CONTROL feature

• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to

doesn’t seem to have an audible

the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on

effect.

the subwoofer, the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

 

• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker Distance on page 42).

 

 

Noise or hum can be heard even

• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not

when there is no sound being

causing interference.

input.

 

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again using

between the speakers and the

MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).

output of the subwoofer.

 

 

 

The maximum volume available

• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 41 have been adjusted, the maximum

(shown in the front panel display)

volume will change accordingly.

is lower than the +12 dB

 

maximum.

 

 

 

Video

Symptom

No image is output when an input is selected.

Remedy

•Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).

•Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component cables (see The Input Assign menu on page 49).

•A separate video source has been selected using VIDEO SELECT (see Watching video and audio sources independently on page 52).

•Check the video output settings of the source component.

•Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.

Can’t record video.

• Check that the source is not copy-protected.

 

• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is

 

used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

 

 

Noisy, intermittant, or distorted

• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video

picture.

quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on

 

the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display

 

device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

 

 

Settings

Symptom

Remedy

The Auto MCACC Setup

• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also

continually shows an error.

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you

 

will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 37).

 

 

After using the Auto MCACC

• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch

Setup, the speaker size setting is

off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.

incorrect.

• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.

 

You can change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 40 if this is a recurring problem.

 

 

Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker

• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are

Distance setting (page 38)

matched up properly).

properly.

 

 

 

Most recent settings have been

• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.

erased.

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-1016V-SVSX-1016V-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Loading the batteries02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Basic Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceRear 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 VSX-1016VUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks DVR, VCR, etcCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysVideo Conv Controls and displays DisplayOver / ATT SleepInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver SelectSource Multi OPEShift MuteAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo Use the +/- buttons to set it as necessaryListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tone controls Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUSB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsAbout MPEG-4 AAC USB playbackOther compatibility information About WMASaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Acoustic Calibration EQFront Align Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Confirm your selected setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu THX Audio SettingSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker usingSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system THX Speaker SetupSelect ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Other connections Chapter Connecting using HdmiOther connections About HdmiSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Connect your speakers as shown belowLarge Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayIf you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an DVD/LD Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player AudioInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono SetupVideo Converter Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Reducing the level of an analog signal Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Using the sleep timerResetting the system Display shows RESET?Programming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoRemote control DisplayUSB interface HdmiWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX THX Games Mode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats AutoAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitAdditional information Additional information 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