Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

03 Quick surround sound setup

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting the effect options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 30 Using surround back channel processing . . . 31 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB). . . . . . . 31 Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 33

07 USB playback

Using the USB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Basic playback controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Compressed audio compatibility. . . . . . . . . 35

04 Connecting up

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other

digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting other audio components . . . . . . 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting other video components . . . . . . 16 Using the component video jacks. . . . . . . . 17

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Hints on speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

05 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . 27

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 29

08 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

09 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 49

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VSX-916-K, VSX-916-S specifications

The Pioneer VSX-916-K and VSX-916-S are well-regarded AV receivers that cater to home theater enthusiasts seeking robust performance and versatile features. These models stand out due to their combination of advanced audio processing, ample connectivity options, and user-friendly interface.

One of the key features of the VSX-916 series is its support for Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES surround sound formats. This allows users to experience cinema-like audio with incredible clarity and depth. The receivers are equipped with a powerful amplifier section that delivers dynamic sound reproduction, making them ideal for both movies and music.

The Pioneer VSX-916 also supports 7.1 channel surround sound, providing an immersive audio experience. It features multiple audio modes and DSP settings, allowing users to customize their listening experience according to the content being played. For audiophiles, the receiver includes technologies like Direct Energy HD amplification, which ensures high-fidelity audio reproduction with minimal distortion.

Another notable aspect of these models is their robust connectivity options. They come with numerous HDMI inputs, enabling users to connect multiple devices like Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. This makes it easy to switch between devices without the hassle of reconnecting cables. The receivers also feature component and composite video inputs, allowing integration with older equipment.

The Pioneer VSX-916-K and VSX-916-S are equipped with the Advanced MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) feature. This technology analyzes your room's acoustics and calibrates the audio settings accordingly, ensuring an optimized sound experience tailored to your specific environment.

Additionally, the receivers include a front-mounted USB port for easy playback of audio files from USB flash drives. They support various audio formats, making it convenient to enjoy your music collection without needing additional equipment.

The user interface is also designed for ease of use. The on-screen display provides intuitive access to setup menus and audio settings, which simplifies the configuration process for users of all skill levels.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-916-K and VSX-916-S are excellent choices for anyone looking to enhance their home audio experience. With their impressive audio capabilities, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly features, these AV receivers deliver an exceptional combination of performance and convenience. Whether you're watching movies or enjoying your favorite music, the VSX-916 series ensures a superior auditory experience.
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