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Pioneer VSX-2016AV operating instructions Other connections, Other Settings, Using other functions

Models: VSX-2016AV

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Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Bass Peak Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 X-Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

09 Other connections

Connecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Playing music from your iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . 51 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 51 Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 53

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

10 Other Settings

The Input Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Input function default and possible settings . . . . . . 55 The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 56 OSD Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

11 Using other functions

Setting the AV options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Reducing the level of an analog signal . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Watching video and audio sources independently . . 58 Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Checking your system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Default system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

12 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 61 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Programming signals from other remote controls. . . 61 Erasing one of the remote control button settings. . . 62 Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Confirming preset codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Renaming input source names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

13 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . . 73 About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Listening modes with different input signal

formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Stream direct with different input signal formats . . . 77 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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VSX-2016AV specifications

The Pioneer VSX-2016AV is a versatile and feature-rich AV receiver that has garnered attention for its ability to deliver a cinematic experience in the home. With a focus on sound quality and user-friendly features, the VSX-2016AV stands out as a strong option for both casual listeners and serious home theater enthusiasts.

One of the primary attractions of the VSX-2016AV is its robust audio performance. It supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring that users can enjoy high-resolution soundtracks from their Blu-ray discs. The receiver also features Pioneer's proprietary Sound Retriever technology that enhances compressed audio files, allowing for a more engaging listening experience, regardless of the source.

The VSX-2016AV does not skimp on connectivity options, offering multiple HDMI inputs and outputs to accommodate a range of devices. This includes support for 4K pass-through, making it future-proof for users with advanced video sources. In addition to HDMI, the receiver also provides options for component video, composite video, and analog audio connections, catering to a variety of setups.

Another standout feature is the integrated MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This system automatically calibrates the receiver to the acoustics of the room, ensuring that users experience optimal sound performance based on their specific environment. The result is a well-balanced audio output that enhances the overall listening experience.

With six channels of amplification, the VSX-2016AV is capable of powering a full surround sound system. The receiver provides a total power output of 100 watts per channel, which is ample for most home theater setups. It also includes various sound modes, allowing users to customize the audio output for movies, music, and gaming.

A user-friendly interface and remote control system make it easy to navigate through the various settings and options. The front panel features a clear display that provides vital information about input selection, volume levels, and audio formats. Additionally, Pioneer's iControlAV app enables smartphone control, allowing users to manage their audio settings seamlessly.

In conclusion, the Pioneer VSX-2016AV combines advanced audio technologies with a robust feature set, making it an excellent choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. Its emphasis on sound quality, along with the convenience of connectivity options and user-friendly controls, ensures that it can meet the needs of a diverse range of users. Whether for movie nights or music listening, this AV receiver stands ready to elevate the home audio experience.