Additional information, Speaker settings | Pioneer VSX-516-S/-K

Additional information

Problem	Remedy
No sound from surround or	• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 17).
center speakers.	• Refer to Speaker setting on page 38 to check the speaker settings.
	• Refer to Channel level on page 39 to check the speaker levels.

No sound from surround back	• Refer to Speaker setting on page 38 to check the surround back
speaker (VSX-516 model only).	speaker settings.
	• Refer to Channel level on page 39 to check the speaker levels.
	• Refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 31 to
	make sure surround back channel processing and the sound mode
	are set for surround back sound.

No sound from subwoofer.	• Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.
	• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.
	• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have
	an LFE channel.
	• Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 38 to YES
	or PLUS.
	• Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 40 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT
	10.

Noise during playback of a	• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the noise
cassette deck.	disappears.

No sound is output or a noise	• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral
is output when software with	position.
DTS is played back.

During a playback search,	• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to
noise is output from a DTS	prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.
compatible CD player.

Can’t operate the remote	• Replace the batteries (refer to page 5).
control.	• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel
	(refer to page 5).
	• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
	• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

The display is dark or off.	• Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly to return to the default.

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Contents

VSX-416-S/-KVSX-516-S/-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded Plug Voltage selector Ventilation CautionOperating Environment Contents Checking what’s in the box Operating range of remote control unitBefore you start Before you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiver Listening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup Connect the microphone to the Mcacc Quick surround sound setupQuick surround sound setup Chapter Setup MIC jack on the front panel Quick 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 the multichannel analog outputs Connecting up Connecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc DVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting other video components Plug Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas Shaped English Deutsch Français Italiano Connecting up Connecting the speakers Release the tabs Hints on speaker placementTwist exposed wire strands together Speaker terminals Following illustrations show a 6.1 channel speaker setup.1 Speaker placement diagrams Character display See Display on Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Input select buttons Display Controls and displays Analog AutoDigital DTS ADV.SURR Remote control VSX-516Input Select Input Select Receiver Dialog E Master Volume +Retriever Mute Tuner Disp AccessHDD/DVD REC Stop Controls and displays Remote control VSX-416 Volume +EFFECT/CH SEL DVD/DVR 10 /ENTERDisplay Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options Press ‘ADV.SURR’ repeatedly to select a listening mode Press 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 VSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Listening to your system Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Enhancing dialog Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Using the Sound Retriever Manual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Using the System Setup menu System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘EQ A. SET’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuWait for the EQ Auto Setup to finish Select ‘EQ COPY’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Confirm Adjust to your likingTo copy Use Select SP SET from the SP Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker setting Using To check the settings Speaker Distance Input Assign menuCrossover network Channel level LFE Attenuator Setup Other setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono Setup Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presets Press AM or FM to select the tuner Using the tunerListening to station presets Changing the frequency step Making recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Use the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Clearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect SHIFT+ Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Disc SHIFT+ HDD SHIFT+Enter Guide SHIFT+ Audio Manufacturer Code Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB DVD Recorder Troubleshooting Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Or Plus Speaker settingsAdditional information Are set for surround back sound OK? shows in the display Additional information Resetting the main unitPower cord caution Press Setup to confirm Additional information Specifications Furnished Parts Cleaning the unit Pioneer Corporation