Pioneer VSX-516-S/-K operating instructions 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup

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Using the Quick Setup

You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position.

•VSX-516 model only – For a more complete surround setup, see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9.

If you want to make more specific settings, refer to The System Setup menu on page 34.

Use the front panel controls for the steps below.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516

MULTI JOG

							ENTER
ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/	DVD/LD	DVD 5.1	TV/SAT	DVR/VCR	TUNING	STATION	SIGNAL	SB ch	ACOUSTIC
STANDARD SURR AUTO SURR							SELECT	PROCESSING	EQ
LISTENING MODE
	ANALOG	MIDNIGHT/	SPEAKER						MASTER
DIMMER	ATT	LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE							VOLUME

STANDBY/ON

PHONES	TUNER	TONE	QUICK	SETUP RETURN
MUTE	EDIT		SETUP		MCACC
					SETUP MIC
			MULTI JOG

DOWN UP

Illustration shows the VSX-516 model

1If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on.

2Press QUICK SETUP.

3Confirm your subwoofer setting.

•VSX-416 model – Use the MULTI JOG dial to select SW YES or SW NO, depending on whether you’ve connected a subwoofer, then press ENTER.

•VSX-516 model – SW DET flashes in the display while the receiver checks your setup for a subwoofer. SW YES or SW NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup.

4Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your speaker setup.

If you selected SW YES (VSX-416 model) or subwoofer was detected (VSX-516 model) for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following choices are available:

2.1ch – 3.1ch – 4.1ch – 5.1ch – 6.1ch*

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If you selected SW NO (VSX-416 model) or subwoofer wasn’t detected (VSX-516 model) for the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following choices are available:

2.0ch – 3.0ch – 4.0ch – 5.0ch – 6.0ch*

•Check the table below to find the speaker setup that corresponds with your system.

* VSX-516 model only

5Press ENTER.

6Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size.

Depending on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an average-sized room.

7Press ENTER.

8Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your listening position.

You can cycle between the following choices:

•FWD – If you are nearer to the front speakers than the surround speakers

•MID – If you are equal distance from the front and surround speakers

•BACK – If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the front speakers

9Press ENTER to confirm your setup.

The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that you have selected.

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