Pioneer VSX-516-S/-K Before you start Chapter, Checking what’s in the box

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Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•Remote control

•Setup microphone (VSX-516 model only)

•Power cords (make sure you use the correct cord for your country/region):

VSX-416/516-K (black models)

Round 2-pin type and Australian type

VSX-416/516-S (silver models)

Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)

•Power plug adaptor (VSX-416/516-K only)

•J-shaped plug

•These operating instructions

Important

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

•Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country/area.

WARNING

•Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

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Loading the batteries

Illustration shows the VSX-416 model

Illustration shows the VSX-516 model

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control has a range of about 7 meters. It may not work properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

•The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

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Contents VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Voltage selectorVentilation Caution Contents Before you start Operating range of remote control unitBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup Quick surround sound setup Chapter Quick surround sound setupSetup MIC jack on the front panel Connect the microphone to the McaccEnter Quick surround sound setupOther problems during Auto Mcacc Making cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter This receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting up Connecting a TV and DVD playerConnect the analog audio outputs from Connecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting upCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder DVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting other video componentsUsing external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasShaped PlugEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Connecting up Connecting the speakersTwist exposed wire strands together Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals Release the tabsFollowing illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1 Speaker placement diagramsControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysInput select buttons Character display See Display onDisplay Controls and displaysDigital AutoDTS AnalogInput Select Remote control VSX-516Input Select Receiver ADV.SURRRetriever Master Volume +Mute Dialog EHDD/DVD AccessREC Stop Tuner DispEFFECT/CH SEL Controls and displays Remote control VSX-416Volume + Display DVD/DVR10 /ENTER Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ‘ADV.SURR’ repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening to your systemFor stereo playback Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo While listening to a source, press Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing VSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Listening to your system Using Virtual Surround Back VSBUsing the tone controls Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Enhancing dialogSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuUsing the System Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuFine Channel Level Wait for the EQ Auto Setup to finish Select ‘EQ A. SET’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ COPY’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQTo copy Adjust to your likingUse ConfirmSpeaker setting Manual speaker setupUsing To check the settings Select SP SET from the SP Setup menuCrossover network Input Assign menuChannel level Speaker DistanceDynamic Range Control Setup Other setup menuDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerChanging the frequency step Press AM or FM to select the tunerMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Direct function Clearing all the remote control settingsSelect Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Controls for other components Controlling the rest of your systemDisc SHIFT+Enter Guide SHIFT+SHIFT+ Audio SHIFT+ HDDOn digital STB Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListDVD Recorder Manufacturer CodeAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Speaker settingsAre set for surround back sound Or PlusPower cord caution Additional information Resetting the main unitPress Setup to confirm OK? shows in the displayAdditional information Specifications Furnished Parts Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation