Pioneer VSX-516-S/-K operating instructions Additional information Chapter, Troubleshooting

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Chapter 11:

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

•If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Problem	Remedy
The power does not turn on.	• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
	• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the
	rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.
	• If the power shuts off automatically, take the unit to your nearest
	Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.
	• The unit may have been switched on using the wrong voltage
	setting. Make sure you switch the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear
	panel to the right voltage for your country or region, then reset the
	unit (page 52) before switching on again.

No sound is output when a	• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to
function is selected.	Connecting up on page 11).
	• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.

No image is output when a	• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to
function is selected.	Connecting up on page 11).
	• Select the correct component (use the input select buttons).

Considerable noise in radio	• Connect the antenna (page 16) and adjust the position for best
broadcasts.	reception.
	• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.
	• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and
	secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna).
	• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 16).
	• Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the
	receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment causing
	noise).

Broadcast stations cannot be	• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 16).
selected automatically.

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Contents VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Voltage selectorVentilation Caution Contents Before you start Chapter Operating range of remote control unitBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Introduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround Sound02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup Setup MIC jack on the front panel Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter 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 up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etcShaped Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas PlugConnecting up Connecting the speakers English Deutsch Français ItalianoSpeaker terminals Hints on speaker placementTwist exposed wire strands together Release the tabsSpeaker placement diagrams Following illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1Input select buttons Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Character display See Display onControls and displays DisplayDTS AutoDigital AnalogInput Select Receiver Remote control VSX-516Input Select ADV.SURRMute Master Volume +Retriever Dialog EREC Stop AccessHDD/DVD Tuner DispEFFECT/CH SEL Controls and displays Remote control VSX-416Volume + Display DVD/DVR10 /ENTER Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundPress ‘ADV.SURR’ repeatedly to select a listening mode Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options 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 Listening to your system Using Virtual Surround Back VSB VSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched offUsing the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Enhancing dialogUsing the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Manual Mcacc speaker setupFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuFine Channel Level Select ‘EQ COPY’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ A. SET’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuWait for the EQ Auto Setup to finish Acoustic Calibration EQUse Adjust to your likingTo copy ConfirmUsing To check the settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker setting Select SP SET from the SP Setup menuChannel level Input Assign menuCrossover network Speaker DistanceDual Mono Setup Other setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioChanging the frequency step Using the tunerListening to station presets Press AM or FM to select the tunerMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Use the number buttons to enter the preset code Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionSelect Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Disc Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components SHIFT+SHIFT+ Audio SHIFT+Enter Guide SHIFT+ HDDDVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Manufacturer CodeAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Are set for surround back sound Speaker settingsAdditional information Or PlusPress Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitPower cord caution OK? shows in the displayAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unit Furnished PartsPioneer Corporation