Pioneer VSX-1016V manual

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Vo ltage selector Y ou 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. • F or T aiwan ,[...]

4 En Contents 01 Before you start Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

5 En 09 Other connections Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 About HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . 45 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 45 Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Before you start 01 6 En Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all ch[...]

Before you start 01 7 En Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct su[...]

5 minute guide 02 8 En Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on th[...]

5 minute guide 02 9 En 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. • Push down on the PUSH OP[...]

5 minute guide 02 10 En Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be af[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 11 En Chapter 3 Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. Rear panel Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the [...]

Connecting your equipment 03 12 En 9 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.  Connecting additional amplifiers on page 46 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 17 for powered subwoofer connection). 10 Composite and S-video monitor outputs [...]

Connecting your equipment 03 13 En Connecting your TV and DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. See also Using the component video jacks on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD player has co[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 14 En 2 Connect an optical-type 1 digital audio output from your set-top box to the OPTICAL 2 (TV/SAT) input. 2 Use an optical cable for the connection. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video [...]

Connecting your equipment 03 15 En 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. Connect using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which component video inputs you use for which source. After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the com[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 16 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media ® Audio 9 Professional 1 (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. mu[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 17 En Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speaker[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 18 En Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together ( fig. A ). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the expose[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 19 En The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram ( fig. A ) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second ( fig. B ) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. • If you have two surround back speakers THX reco[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 20 En FM wire antenna • Connect the FM wire antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ω in the same way as the AM antenna. For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up. Using an external antenna to improve FM reception Use an F connector to connect an exter[...]

Connecting your equipment 03 21 En Plugging in the receiver After you’ve finished making all connections, plug the receiver into an AC outlet. The type of cord and the plug converter which can be used depends on the power voltage in each region or country. Please make sure you use the correct cord and plug converter due to the possibility of fire[...]

Controls and displays 04 22 En Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options. 2  STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on. 3 PHASE CONTROL Press to switch on/off Basic Phase Control (page 10) ACOUSTIC [...]

Controls and displays 04 23 En 13 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers. 14 Input source buttons Press to select an input source (press VIDEO SELECT repeatedly to select the video source (page 52)). 15 VIDEO/GAME INPUT See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs[...]

Controls and displays 04 24 En Display 1 SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 30). 2 Program format indicators These change according to which channels are active in digital sources. L – Left front channel C – Center channel R[...]

Controls and displays 04 25 En Remote control The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access): • Green – Receiver controls (see below) • Red – DVD controls (page 58) • Blue – Tuner controls (page 34) • White – Other control[...]

Controls and displays 04 26 En 7 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 54 for more on this). TV  – Use to turn on[...]

Listening to your system 05 27 En Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro), settings and status of the receiver. See Listening modes with different input [...]

Listening to your system 05 28 En • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers) • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above • Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX) •[...]

Listening to your system 05 29 En 1 Press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not appear. Check the table below for notes on this. 2 Use the +/– buttons to set it as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. [...]

Listening to your system 05 30 En Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input signals. 1 • Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT ) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. Each press cycles through the options as follows: • AUTO – This i[...]

Listening to your system 05 31 En • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Using Midnight and Loudness The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effec- tive surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening. The Loudness listening featu[...]

USB playback 06 32 En Chapter 6: USB playback Using the USB interface It is possible to listen to two-channel audio 1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Connect a USB mass storage device 2 as shown below. 1 Press USB ( SHIFT + TUNER ). 2 Connect your USB device. The USB terminal is located on the front panel. 3 Press  (play) [...]

USB playback 06 33 En Other compatibility information • VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes 1 • DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver). About MPEG-4 AAC Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPE[...]

Using the tuner 07 34 En Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you c[...]

Using the tuner 07 35 En Naming station presets For easier identification, you can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name. See Listening to station presets below for how to do this. 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows STATION NAME , then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 3 Input the name [...]

The System Setup menu 08 36 En Chapter 8: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker[...]

The System Setup menu 08 37 En Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8. You only need to make these settings once ([...]

The System Setup menu 08 38 En • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to select it. 4 When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Fine Speaker Distance • Default setting: 3.0 m [...]

The System Setup menu 08 39 En • See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. 2 Wait for the EQ Auto Setting to finish. As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings: • ALL CH ADJUST – A[...]

The System Setup menu 08 40 En Tip • Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance. If the speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM feature. Use / to select TRIM then use / to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker[...]

The System Setup menu 08 41 En • Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers). • Surr – Select LARGE if your surround spe[...]

The System Setup menu 08 42 En 3 Confirm your selected setup option. The test tones will start after you press ENTER . 4 Adjust the level of each channel using / . If you selected Manual , use / to switch speakers. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on- screen: Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is e[...]

The System Setup menu 08 43 En THX Speaker Setup If you have a complete THX speaker system, you should make this setting for the most effective results when using surround sound. See THX speaker system setup on page 19 for more on using a THX speaker system. 1 Select ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Specify whether or not yo[...]

Other connections 09 44 En Chapter 9: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped compo- nent, you can connect it to this receiver using a commer- cially available HDMI cable. The HDMI connection transfers uncompress[...]

Other connections 09 45 En HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncom- pressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communica[...]

Other connections 09 46 En • Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting. As mentioned above, if you have selected Normal (SB) , the button will simply switch your main speaker system (A) on or off. Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option: • SP  A – Sound is output from speaker system A and the [...]

Other connections 09 47 En • Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left ( L (Single) ) terminal only. • The sound from t[...]

Other connections 09 48 En • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT jack of your plasma display. To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For each component, conne[...]

Other Settings 10 49 En Chapter 10: Other Settings The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press [...]

Other Settings 10 50 En Assigning the HDMI inputs • Default settings: HDMI - 1 – OFF HDMI - 2 – OFF If you used HDMI to connect your video equipment, you must tell the receiver which input terminal(s) you have used, so that you see the proper video signal when you select the input source. 1 Select ‘HDMI Input’ from the Input Assign menu. [...]

Other Settings 10 51 En 1 Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. 2 Choose the setting that you want. • CH1 – Only channel 1 is played • CH2 – Only channel 2 is played • CH1 CH2 – Both channels are played through the front speakers 3 When you're finished, press RETURN . You return to the Other Setup menu. LFE Attenu[...]

Using other functions 11 52 En Chapter 11 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). 1 Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, s[...]

Using other functions 11 53 En Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. • Press RECEIVER then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time. • You can [...]

Controlling the rest of your system 12 54 En Chapter 12: Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the input source buttons (such as DVD/LD or CD ) using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote. However, there are cases where only certain func[...]

Controlling the rest of your system 12 55 En • The remote controls should be 3 cm to 5 cm apart. 5 Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control. For example, if you want to learn the playback control signal, press and hold  briefly. The LCD display will sho[...]

Controlling the rest of your system 12 56 En 3 Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER. The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds. Direct function • Default setting: ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control whi[...]

Controlling the rest of your system 12 57 En 7 Select the button for the command you want to input. The following remote control commands can be selected: • You don't need to program the receiver to switch on or off. This is done automatically. With Pioneer components , you don’t need to: • program the power to switch off in a shutdown s[...]

Controlling the rest of your system 12 58 En Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 54 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component. • The TV CONTROL buttons on the remot[...]

Controlling the rest of your system 12 59 En Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropri[...]

Additional information 13 60 En Chapter 13: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliance[...]

Additional information 13 61 En Other audio problems No sound from the surround or center speakers. • Check that the Stereo listening mode isn’t selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see Listening in surround sound on page 27). • Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting on page 40). • Ch[...]

Additional information 13 62 En Video Settings Can't record audio. • You can only make a digital recording from a digital source, and an analog recording from an analog source. • For digital sources, make sure that what you’re recording isn’t copy protected. • Check that the OUT jacks are properly connected to the recorders input jac[...]

Additional information 13 63 En Display Remote control Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker Distance setting (page 38) properly. • Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive ( + ) and negative ( – ) terminals are matched up properly). Most recent settings have been erased. • The power cord was disconnected from the wall while[...]

Additional information 13 64 En USB interface HDMI Note • If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions. The SR cable is connected, but the connected components can’t be operated with the remote. • Rei[...]

Additional information 13 65 En Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichann[...]

Additional information 13 66 En WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation. Playback may be enjoyed with the Windows [...]

Additional information 13 67 En the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay. • THX MusicMode For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources s[...]

Additional information 13 68 En Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard THX Auto Surround SBch Processing ON (7.1 channel decoding used for all sources) WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel) Straight decoding WMA+THX CINEMA Straight decoding Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) Dolby Digital EX 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE a 2 Pro [...]

Additional information 13 69 En Specifications Amplifier section Maximum Output Power (1 kHz, THD 10.0 %, 6 Ω ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 W/channel Continuous Power Output (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 Ω ) Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W + 130 W Center . [...]

Additional information 13 70 En Cleaning the unit • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt. • When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. • Never use[...]

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