Pioneer VSX-516-S-K User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER

VSX-416-S/-K
VSX-516-S/-K

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to

within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's

"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient

enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

shock to persons.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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:

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.

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

– 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.

– 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.

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

Information to User

Information to User

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

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

the equipment.

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

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

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and
televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the

triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and

presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

literature accompanying the appliance.

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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

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

service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live

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

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 ;

your plug, proceed as follows ;

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

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

letter N or coloured BLACK.

letter N or coloured BLACK.

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

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

letter L or coloured RED.

letter L or coloured RED.

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

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

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Voltage 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.

• 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.

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the
equipment.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

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
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CAUTION

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The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not
completely shut off all power from the AC outlet.

220V

110V

For Taiwan exclusively

aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

240V

-

127V

120

110V

-

127V

120

220V
240V

Medium-size screwdriver

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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).

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

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

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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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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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

WARNING

strong artificial light)

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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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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
Loading the batteries
Operating range of remote control unit
Installing the receiver

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater
Listening to Surround Sound
Using the Quick Setup

03 Quick surround sound setup

Automatically setting up for surround
sound (MCACC)

Other problems during Auto MCACC

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04 Connecting up

Making cable connections

Analog audio cables
Digital audio cables
Video cables

Connecting a TV and DVD player

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs
Connecting a satellite receiver or other
digital set-top box
Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder
Connecting other video components
Connecting antennas

Using external antennas
Connecting the speakers

Speaker terminals

Hints on speaker placement

Speaker placement diagrams

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05 Controls and displays

Front panel
Display
Remote control (VSX-516)
Remote control (VSX-416)

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Using surround back channel processing
Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB)
Using Midnight and Loudness
Enhancing dialog
Using the tone controls
Using the Sound Retriever
Playing other sources
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

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07 The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu
Manual MCACC speaker setup

Fine Channel Level
Fine Speaker Distance

Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Speaker setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Crossover network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Channel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Other setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . 40

Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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08 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing the frequency step. . . . . . . . . . . . 42

09 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . 43

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Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . 44

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . 45

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . 47

Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

06 Listening to your system

Auto playback
Listening in surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects

Setting the effect options
Listening in stereo
Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
Choosing the input signal

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11 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . 52

Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Before you start

01

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you've received the following
supplied accessories:

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm
system operation) x2

• Remote control

• Setup microphone (

• Power cords (make sure you use the
correct cord for your country/region):

VSX-416/516-K (black models)

Round 2-pin type and Australian type

VSX-416/516-S (silver models)

Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and
UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)

• Power plug adaptor (

• J-shaped plug

• These operating instructions

VSX-516 model only

VSX-416/516-K only)

Loading the batteries

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the
following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the

)

• Batteries with the same shape may have

• When disposing of used batteries, please

• Do not use or store batteries in direct

Important

batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.

different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.

comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules
that apply in your country/area.

WARNING

sunlight or other excessively hot place,
such as inside a car or near a heater. This
can cause batteries to leak, overheat,
explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the
life or performance of batteries.

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Operating range of remote
control unit

The remote control has a range of about 7
meters. It may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote
control and the receiver's remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining onto the remote sensor.

• The receiver is located near a device that is
emitting infrared rays.

• The receiver is operated simultaneously
with another infrared remote control unit.

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Installing the

• 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 sunlight
– in damp or wet areas
– in extremely hot or cold areas
– in places where there is vibration or other
movement
– in places that are very dusty
– in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as
a kitchen)

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5 minute guide

02

Chapter 2:

5 minute guide

Where you place the speakers will have a big

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 the source
and the sound settings of the receiver.

This receiver will automatically decode
multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby
Surround sources according to your speaker
setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make
changes for realistic surround sound, but
other possibilities (like listening to a CD with
multichannel surround sound) are explained in

Listening to your system

on page 28.

Listening to Surround Sound

This receiver was designed with the easiest
possible setup in mind, so with the following
quick setup guide, you should have your
system hooked up for surround sound in no
time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave
the receiver in the default settings.

• Be sure to complete all connections before
connecting to an AC power source.

1 Connect your TV and DVD player.

See

Connecting a TV and DVD player

page 12 to do this. For surround sound, you’ll
want to hook up using a digital connection
from the DVD player to the receiver.

2 Connect your speakers and place them for
optimal surround sound.

See

Connecting the speakers

Note

1 Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the
listening mode must be set to
do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

STANDARD

on

on page 17.

(it should already be set—see

effect on the sound. Place your speakers as
shown below for the best surround sound
effect. Also see

Hints on speaker placement

on

page 18 for more on this.

Center (C)

Front

Left (L)

Listening
position

* VSX-516 model only

Front
Right (R)

Subwoofer (SW)

Surround
Left (LS)

Surround
Right (RS)

Surround
Back(SB)*

3 Plug in and switch on the receiver, followed
by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV.

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV
to this receiver. Check the manual that came
with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

4 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to
specify your speaker setup, room size and
listening position.

Use the
to confirm your selection. See

Setup

MULTI JOG

dial to select and

below for more on this.

ENTER

Using the Quick

5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.

Make sure that

DVD/LD

is showing in the
receiver’s display, indicating that the DVD
input is selected. If it isn’t, press

model)

/

DVD/LD

(VSX-516 model)

DVD (VSX-416

on the

remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.
There are several other sound options you can

select. See
for more on this.

menu

Listening to your system

1

See also

on page 28

The System Setup

on page 34 for more setup options.

Listening in surround sound

on page 28 if you need to

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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 –

surround setup, see

up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9

If you want to make more specific settings,
refer to

The System Setup menu

Use the front panel controls for the steps below.

ADVANCED

ST/DIRECT/

LISTENING MODE

SURR

AUTO SURR

PHONES

DVD/LD DVD 5.1TV/SATDVR/VCR

ANALOG

DIMMER

ATT

TUNER

MUTE

EDIT

STANDARD

STANDBY/ON

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1 If the receiver is off, press

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STANDBY/ON

2 Press

QUICK SETUP

3 Confirm your subwoofer setting.

•

VSX-416 model –

select

SW YES

whether you’ve connected a subwoofer,
then press

•

VSX-516 model –

ENTER

display while the receiver checks your setup
for a subwoofer.
the subwoofer check, then the display
prompts you to select your speaker setup.

4 Use the

MULTI JOG

speaker setup.

If you selected

SW YES (VSX-416 model

subwoofer was detected
the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following
choices are available:

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

For a more complete

Automatically setting

on page 34.

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

ENTER

SIGNAL

TUNING STATION

MIDNIGHT/

SPEAKER

LOUDNESS

IMPEDANCE

QUICK

SETUP

RETURN

TONE

SETUP

MULTI JOG

SELECT

MCACC

SETUP MIC

to turn the power on.

.

Use the

MULTI JOG

or

SW NO

, depending on

.

SW DET

flashes in the

SW YES

or

SW NO

confirms

dial to choose your

(VSX-516 model

SB

ch

ACOUSTIC

PROCESSING

EQ

dial to

) or

) for

VSX-516

MULTI JOG

MASTER
VOLUME

UPDOWN

If you selected
subwoofer wasn’t detected

SW NO (VSX-416 model

(VSX-516 model

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

5 Press

6 Use the

ENTER

.

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.

7 Press ENTER.

8 Use 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

9 Press

ENTER

to confirm your setup.

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

) or

) for

8

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Quick surround sound setup

UPDOWN

MASTER
VOLUME

MCACC

SETUP MIC

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Chapter 3:

Quick surround sound setup

VSX-516 model only

Automatically setting up for
surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration
(MCACC) setup measures the acoustic
characteristics of your listening area, taking
into account ambient noise, speaker size and
distance, and tests for both channel delay and
channel level. After you have set up the
microphone provided with your system, the
receiver uses the information from a series of
test tones to optimize the speaker settings and
equalization for your particular room.

Important

• The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any
existing speaker settings you’ve made.

• Make sure the headphones are unplugged.

Caution

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC
Setup are output at high volume.

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1 Connect the microphone to the MCACC

SETUP MIC

jack on the front panel.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the
speakers and the microphone.

If you have a tripod, use it to place the
microphone so that it’s about ear level at your
normal listening position. Otherwise, place the
microphone at ear level using a table or a chair.

2 If the receiver is off, press



RECEIVER

turn the power on.

3

If you have a subwoofer, turn it on.

4 Press
then press the

RECEIVER

SETUP

• Press

SETUP

again at any time to exit the

System Setup menu.

on the remote control,

button.

1

5 Select ‘A. MCACC’ from the System Setup
menu then press

ENTER

.

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing

ENTER

. The system outputs a series of test

tones to establish the ambient noise level.
If the noise level is too high,

NOISY!

blinks in
the display for five seconds. To exit and check
the noise levels again, press

SETUP

(see the

notes about ambient noise below) or press

ENTER

when you’re prompted to

RETRY?.

• Do not adjust the volume during the test
tones. This may result in incorrect speaker
settings.

The system now checks the microphone and
your speaker setup.

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Note

1 The receiver will automatically exit the current menu after three minutes of inactivity. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at
any time, the receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.

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If you see an

ERR

message in the display, there
may be a problem with your mic or the speaker
connections. Turn off the power, and check the
problem indicated by the

ERR

message (see

below), then try the auto surround setup again.

•

ERR MIC

•

ERR Fch

•

ERR Sch

– Check microphone connection.

– Check front speaker connections.

– Check surround speaker

connections.

•

ERR SBch

– Check surround back speaker

connection.

•

ERR SW

– Make sure the subwoofer has
been switched on and volume on the
subwoofer is turned up.

6 When you see CHECK OK in the display,
confirm your speaker configuration.

Use

/

speaker in turn.

(cursor up/down) to check each

YES

or NO should reflect the
actual speakers connected. If the speaker
configuration displayed isn’t correct, use



(cursor left/right) to change the setting.

/

When you’re finished, go to the next step.

7 Select CHECK OK in the display then press

ENTER

.

The Auto MCACC checks the subwoofer level.

• If the subwoofer output level is too high/
low,

SW.VOL.DWN/SW.VOL.UP

blinks in
the display for five seconds. To exit and
check your subwoofer output level, press

SETUP

or simply press

prompted to

RETRY?

ENTER

.

when you’re

The receiver outputs more test tones to
determine the optimum receiver settings for
speaker setting, channel level, speaker
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished!

The front panel MCACC indicator lights to
show the surround settings are complete.

Note

1• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12cm will end up
with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be
accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.
2 Some older TVs may interfere with operation of the mic. You may want to switch off your TV during the Auto MCACC Setup.

The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup
should give you excellent surround sound from
your system, but it is also possible to adjust
these settings manually using the System

Setup menu (starting on page 34).
Optionally, when you see

/

(cursor up/down) to select one of the

SKIP?

following options then press

/

(cursor up/down) to check the settings:

CHK SP

•

– Check the size and number of

1

you can press

ENTER

, and use

speakers you’ve connected (see page 38
for more on this)

•

CHK DIST.

– Check the distance of your
speakers from the listening position (see
page 39 for more on this)

•

CHK LEVEL

– Check the overall balance of
your speaker system (see page 39 for more
on this)

•

CHK EQ

– Select either

ALL CH

or

F ALIGN

to check the adjustments to the frequency
balance of your speaker system based on
the acoustic characteristics of your room
(see page 36 for more on this)

9 When you’re finished, select

‘SKIP?’

to go

back to the System Setup menu.

• Remember to disconnect the microphone
after completing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Other problems during Auto MCACC

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 affecting the environment and

switch them off if necessary.
instructions showing in the front panel display,
please follow them.

Speaker setting

on page 38.

2

If there are any

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Chapter 4:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top
of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this
happens, the magnetic field produced by the
transformers in this unit may cause a
humming noise from the speakers.

Important

• Before making or changing any
connections, switch off the power and
disconnect the power cord from the AC
outlet.

•

Before unplugging the power cord, switch
the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect
analog audio components. These cables are
typically red and white, and you should
connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals
and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio
cables or optical cables should be used to

connect digital components to this receiver.

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

1

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of
video connection and should be used to
connect to the composite video terminals. They
have yellow plugs to distinguish them from
cables for audio.

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tandard RCA video cable

Note

1• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

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Connecting a TV and DVD player

This page shows you how to connect your DVD
player and TV to the receiver.

1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on
your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1
(DVD/LD) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the
connection.

2 Connect the composite video output and
the stereo analog audio outputs

DVD player to the DVD/LD inputs on this
receiver.

Use a standard RCA video cable and a stereo
RCA phono cable for the connection.

• If your DVD player has multichannel

3 Connect the analog audio outputs from
your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver.

This will allow you to play the sound from the
TV's built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono
cable to do this.

• If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you

4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on
this receiver to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to
the composite video jack.

1

2

on your

analog outputs, see

multichannel analog outputs

Connecting the

below for how

to connect it.

can also connect an optical digital audio
output from your TV to the

(CD)

input on this receiver. Use an optical

cable for the connection.

DIGITAL OPT 1

3

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

This receiver

1

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVD player

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

3

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

TV

LR

VIDEO IN

4

AM

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

CD

DVR/
VCR

IN

TV/
SAT

IN

DVD
/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

PLAY

INPUT

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

IN

IN

OPT

1

OUT

IN

IN

2

)

IN

1

)

OUT

R

ANTENNA

Ω

LOOP

75

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

IN

PREOUT

2

AUDIORL

ANALOG OUT

VIDEO OUT

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical
cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see

menu

on page 39).
2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player.
3 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see

The Input Assign menu

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The Input Assign

on page 39).

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Connecting the multichannel analog
outputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD
player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In
this case, you can connect them to the multi-

channel

inputs of the receiver as shown below.

This receiver

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

TER

L

R

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

FRONT

RL

S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S

SUB

VIDEO

WOOFER

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

IN

CD

IN

DVR/
VCR

OPT

1

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

IN

ASSIGNABLE

IN

DIGITAL IN

COAX

PLAY

2

(

)

DVR/VCR

CD-R

IN

/TAPE

COAX

1

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

R

L

AUDIO

RL RL

FRONT

OUTPUT

DVD/multi-channel decoder
with multi-channel analog
output jacks

TV/
SAT

DVD
/LD

FRONT

/MD

REC

CENTER
OUTPUT

FM UNBAL

D V D

5.1CH
INPUT

AM

ANTENNA

Ω

LOOP

75

VIDEO

IN

OUT

IN

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

IN

PREOUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

1

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on
the set-top box component to the TV/SAT

AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

2

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio
connection and a standard RCA video cable for
the video connection.

2 If your set-top box has a digital output,
connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

The example shows an optical connection to

DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD)

the

input.

3

This receiver

AM

FM UNBAL

ANTENNA

Ω

LOOP

AUDIO

75

CD

DVR/
VCR

VIDEO

IN

TV/
SAT

DVD
/LD

FRONT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

OUT

IN

MONITOR
OUT

D V D

5.1CH

SUB

INPUT

WOOFER

IN

PREOUT

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL IN

(CD)

DIGITAL IN

(

DVR/VCR

(

COAX

COAX

DVD/LD

IN

IN

OPT

1

OUT

IN

IN

2

)

IN

1

)

OUT

R

2 1

DIGITAL OUT

L

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEOAUDIOR

AV OUT

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Connecting a satellite receiver
or other digital set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial
digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called
‘set-top boxes’.

Note

1 The multichannel input can only be used when
2 If you've already connected your TV to the
which input you connected the set-top box to.
3 In this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the set-top box to (see
page 39).

TV/SAT

DVD 5.1 ch

is selected (see page 33).

inputs, simply choose another input. However, you'll need to remember

STB

The Input Assign menu

on

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Connecting other audio
components

The number and kind of connections depends
on the kind of component you’re connecting.

Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD,
DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1 If your component has a digital output,
connect this to a digital input on the receiver.

The example shows an optical connection to
the

DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD)

input.

2 If necessary, connect the analog audio
outputs of the component to a set of spare
audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for
components without a digital output, or if you
want to record from a digital component. Use a
stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect
the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog
audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to
the

CD-R/TAPE/MD

analog output jack using

a stereo RCA phono cable.

1

This receiver

AM

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

1

OPTICAL COAXIAL

(

DVR/VCR

(

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

COAX

COAX

DVD/LD

IN

IN

1

OUT

IN

IN

2

)

IN

1

)

OUT

R

FM UNBAL

CD

DVR/
VCR

IN

TV/
SAT

IN

DVD
/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

PLAY

INPUT

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

AUDIO

3 2

IN

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

Ω

LOOP

75

VIDEO

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

IN

PREOUT

OUT

R

L

PLAY

AUDIO OUT

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media®
Audio 9 Professional (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 Pro­compatible player. However, the connected
DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to
output WMA9 Pro format audio signals
through a coaxial or optical digital output.

Note

1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like
an MD) to/from analog components.

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Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Connecting other video
components

This receiver has audio/video inputs and
outputs suitable for connecting analog or
digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD­recorders and HDD recorders.

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on
the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and
VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio
connection and a standard RCA video cable for
the video connection.

2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on
the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and
VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio
connection and a standard RCA video cable for
the video connection.

3 If your video component has a digital
audio output, connect it to a digital input on
this receiver.

The example shows a recorder connected to

DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR)

the

input.

1

This receiver

FM UNBAL

AUDIO

IN

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

75

CD

DVR/
VCR

IN

TV/
SAT

IN

DVD
/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

PLAY

INPUT

IN

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

VIDEO IN

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

3

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

IN

IN

OPT

1

OUT

(CD)

DIGITAL IN

IN

IN

COAX

2

(

)

DVR/VCR

IN

COAX

1

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

R

2 1

DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.

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LOOP

VIDEO

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MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

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R L

PLAY

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

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Note

1 If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has an optical digital output, you can con­nect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver
which input you connected the component to (see

The Input Assign menu

on page 39).

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Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire
antenna as shown below. To improve reception
and sound quality, connect external antennas
(see

Using external antennas

fig. a fig. b fig. c

below).

3

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna as shown
below.

75 Ω coaxial
cable

J-shaped
plug

FM UNBAL

75

AM

Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

5

FM UNBAL

Ω

75

AM

LOOP

ANTENNA

1

4

2

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM
antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire
fully into each terminal, then release the tabs
to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached
stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the
direction indicated by the arrow (
clip the loop onto the stand (

fig. b

fig. a

).

) then

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a
wall or other surface, secure the stand with
screws (

fig. c

) before clipping the loop to

the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface
and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same
way as the AM loop 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.

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 to 6 meter length of vinyl-coated
wire to the AM antenna terminal without
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

Outdoor
antenna

5 to 6 meters

Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)

FM UNBAL

AM

75

Ω

LOOP

ANTENNA

For the best possible reception, suspend
horizontally outdoors.

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Connecting the speakers

A complete speaker setup is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect
the speakers you have in the manner illustrated. The receiver will work with just two stereo
speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers (
four speakers (
If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see
to

LARGE

VSX-516 model

.

) is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.

Speaker setting

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left
to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (

+/–

) terminals on the receiver match
those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6
(please see
impedance of less than 8

Switching the speaker impedance

Ω

).

on page 52 if you plan to use speakers with an

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

(VSX-516 model only)

Front speakers

LR C LSRS

Surround speakersCenter speaker

Surround back speaker

VSX-416 model

Ω

SB

) /

on page 38)

to 16 Ω

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FM UNBAL

Ω

75

IN

CD

IN

DVR/
VCR

OPT

1

OUT

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL IN

(

IN

IN

COAX

2

)

DVR/VCR

IN

COAX

1

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

R

VIDEO

IN

TV/
SAT

IN

DVD
/LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

PLAY

INPUT

IN

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

L

AUDIO

Powered subwoofer

SW

INPUT

AM

ANTENNA

LOOP

OUT

MONITOR
OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

TER

L

R

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

FRONT

RL

R

S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S

CENTERSURROUND

SURROUND BACK

L

VSX-416 model

12

10 mm

220V

110V

3

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

240V

-

127V

120

AC IN

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

VSX-516 model

123

10 mm

The illustration shows the VSX-516, but connections for the VSX-416 are the same.

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110V

120

-

127V

220V
240V

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