PIONEER VSX-816-S/SFLXJ Owner's Manual

PIONEER VSX-816-S/SFLXJ Owner's Manual
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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL

RECEIVER

VSX-816-S/-K

Operating Instructions

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL

RECEIVER

VSX-816-S/-K

Operating Instructions

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The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel.

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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the

fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark

or the BSI mark

on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug

must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of

safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in

your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter

L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate

the equipment.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and

televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire

or shock hazard, do not place any container filed

with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or

flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain

or moisture.

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not

completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect

device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from

the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore,

make sure the unit has been installed so that the

power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC

outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard,

the power cord should also be unplugged from the

AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time

(for example, when on vacation).

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and

20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product, and to protect it from overheating. To

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be

blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,

table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the

equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC

outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed

and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and

mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of

this unit should be performed only by qualified

service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the

cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make

sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing

the mains plug from the wall socket when left

unused for a long period of time (for example, when

on vacation).

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For Taiwan exclusively

Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

220V

110V

240V

120 -127V

110V

220V

240V

120 - 127V

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Voltage selector

You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear

panel of multi-voltage models.

The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220 V.

Please set it to the correct voltage for your country

or region.

· Saudi Arabia operates on 127 V and 220 V mains

voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.

· For Taiwan, please set to 110 V before using.

· For Mexico, please set to 120 V to 127 V before using.

Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power

cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the

voltage selector switch.

Medium-size screwdriver

WARNING

The voltage of the available power supply differs

according to country or region. Be sure that the

power supply voltage of the area where this unit

will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V

or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

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Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked

flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the

equipment.

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in

locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or

strong artificial light)

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This product is for general household purposes. Any

failure due to use for other than household purposes

(such as long-term use for business purposes in a

restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which

requires repair will be charged for even during the

warranty period.

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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

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

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

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

Changing the frequency step

. . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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English

Italiano

Français

Nederlands

Español

Deutsch

10 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording

. . . . . 47

11 Controlling the rest of your

system

Operating other Pioneer components

. . . . . 48

Setting the remote to control other

components

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Selecting preset codes directly

. . . . . . . . . . 49

Erasing all of the remote control presets

. . . 49

Direct function

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Confirming preset codes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Controls for TVs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Controls for other components

. . . . . . . . . . 52

12 Other connections

Second Zone speaker B setup

. . . . . . . . . . . 54

Switching the speaker system

. . . . . . . . . 54

Bi-amping your front speakers

. . . . . . . . . . 55

Bi-wiring your speakers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting additional amplifiers

. . . . . . . . . 56

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma

display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer

plasma display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

13 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

The Other Setup menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Dynamic Range Control Setup

. . . . . . . . . 59

Dual Mono Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

LFE Attenuator Setup

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

. . 60

14 Additional information

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Resetting the main unit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Switching the speaker impedance

. . . . . . . . 63

Changing the TV format setting

. . . . . . . . . . 63

Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Power cord caution

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cleaning the unit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic",

"Surround EX", and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" ,

"Neo:6" and "DTS 96/24" are trademarks

of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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