Pioneer VSX-516-S/-K operating instructions Before you start Installing the receiver

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01Before you start

Installing the receiver

•When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places:

–on a color TV (the screen may distort)

–near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

–in direct sunlight

–in damp or wet areas

–in extremely hot or cold areas

–in places where there is vibration or other movement

–in places that are very dusty

–in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

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Contents VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenVoltage selector Ventilation CautionOperating Environment 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 McaccQuick surround sound setup Other problems during Auto McaccEnter Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections Connecting up Connecting a TV and DVD player Connect the analog audio outputs fromThis receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc 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 DispControls and displays Remote control VSX-416 Volume +EFFECT/CH SEL DVD/DVR 10 /ENTERDisplay 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 systemPress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Listening in stereoFor stereo playback Choosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingWhile listening to a source, press 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 setupSystem Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance 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 recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording 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 functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect 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 CodeTroubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information Chapter 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