Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . 5 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Using the Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

03 Quick surround sound setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Other problems during Auto MCACC . . . . . . 9

04 Connecting up

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting a TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . 11

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting a satellite receiver or other

digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting other audio components . . . . . . 13 About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting other video components . . . . . . 14 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hints on speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Speaker placement diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . 18

05 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 26 Setting the effect options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 27 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using surround back channel processing. . . 28 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB). . . . . . . . 28 Using Midnight and Loudness . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 30

07 The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fine Channel Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Crossover network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Channel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The Other setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . 37 Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

08 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

09 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 41

10 USB playback

Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . . . 43

11 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . . 46 Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cleaning the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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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.

One of the standout features of the VSX-516 series is its multi-channel amplification, providing robust power for various speaker configurations. Both the VSX-516-S and VSX-516-K boast a 7.1 channel setup while the VSX-416-K offers a 5.1 channel configuration. This allows users to create immersive surround sound environments ideal for movies, music, and video games. The receivers support various audio formats including Dolby Digital and DTS, ensuring high fidelity sound reproduction.

In terms of technologies, these receivers incorporate Advanced Sound Retriever technology. This feature enhances compressed audio files by restoring lost details, making even standard MP3 files sound closer to their original recordings. Additionally, the receivers come equipped with a variety of DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes, allowing users to select from multiple presets that tailor sound characteristics for different types of content, from concert performances to gaming.

Connectivity is also a significant aspect of the VSX series. The VSX-516-S and VSX-516-K offer multiple HDMI inputs, enabling seamless connection to various high-definition devices such as Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. All models support 1080p video upscaling, providing users with an enhanced visual experience by improving lower resolution content to near HD quality.

The user-friendly interface is another noteworthy characteristic. The on-screen display simplifies navigation through settings and features, making it accessible for users of all technical levels. Each model also includes a remote control for convenient operation, along with a manual setup process for optimizing speaker placement and audio performance.

In conclusion, the Pioneer VSX-516-S, VSX-516-K, and VSX-416-K are versatile AV receivers loaded with features that enhance both audio and visual quality. With their powerful amplification, advanced sound technologies, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly design, these models are excellent choices for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment experience. Whether for movies, music, or gaming, these receivers deliver robust performance, making them a valuable addition to any home theater setup.
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