14Additional information

Problem

Remedy

The SR cable is connected, but

• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this

the connected components

receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 61).

can’t be operated with the

• Make sure an analog connection has been made between the units.

remote.

• This feature only works with Pioneer products.

 

 

The display is dark or off.

• Press DIMMER on the control repeatedly to return to the default.

 

 

The System Setup screen

• When the receiver is in standby, switch to BURST.OFF by holding down ACOUSTIC

doesn't appear.

EQ (front panel) and pressing STANDBY/ON (the current setting is displayed).

 

 

USB mass storage device is

• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.

not recognized by the receiver.

• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.

 

• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not

 

supported).

 

• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.

 

 

USB ERR3 shows in the display

• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in

when connecting a USB

Important on page 34 of USB playback, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer

device.

authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.

 

 

Can’t play audio files.

• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights

 

management), or the bit rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see Compressed

 

audio compatibility on page 35). This is not a malfunction.

 

 

Resetting the main unit

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.

1Switch the receiver into standby.

2While holding down the TONE button,

press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds.

3When you see RESET? appear in the display, press ENTER.

OK? shows in the display.

4Press SETUP to confirm.

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory settings.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating.

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•With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button.

Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

•SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω.

•SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more.

Changing the TV format setting

If the System Setup menu is not displayed correctly, it may be that the TV system is set incorrectly for your country or region.

•With the receiver in standby, press STANDBY/ON while holding down the SIGNAL SELECT button.

The display shows the new setting (PAL or NTSC).

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Pioneer VSX-916-S, VSX-916-K Resetting the main unit, Switching the speaker impedance, Changing the TV format setting
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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.

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