05Controls and displays

8ACOUSTIC EQ (VSX-516 model only)

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 27).

9VSB MODE (VSX-416 model only) Switches on Virtual surround back processing (page 28).

10DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT

(VSX-416 model only)

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 29).

11USB terminal (VSX-516 model only) See Using the USB interface on page 42.

12MCACC SETUP MIC jack

(VSX-516 model only)

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

13MASTER VOLUME

14LISTENING MODE buttons

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2Pro Logic II and (VSX-516 model only) Neo:6 options (page 25).

ADVANCED SURR

Switches between the various surround modes (page 26).

ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR

Switches between direct and stereo playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 27). Also selects the Auto Surround mode (Auto playback on page 25).

15PHONES jack

Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers).

16STANDBY/ON

17EON MODE

Use to search for programs that are broadcasting traffic or news information (page 40).

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18 PTY SEARCH

Use this button to search for RDS program types (page 39).

19 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Switches to Midnight/Loudness listening (page 29).

20 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE

Use to change the impedance setting (page 46).

21MUTE

22TUNER EDIT

Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 38).

23 TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 30).

24 QUICK SETUP

See Using the Quick Setup on page 7.

25System Setup menu controls

SETUP

Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the System Setup menu (page 31).

RETURN

Confirms and exits the current menu.

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Pioneer VSX-416-K, VSX-516-K, VSX-516-S manual Controls and displays

VSX-416-K, VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K, and VSX-416-K are a series of AV receivers that showcase Pioneer's commitment to delivering high-quality home entertainment experiences. These models are designed to cater to both audiophiles and casual listeners, offering a range of features and technologies that enhance audio and video playback.

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