Pioneer Stereo Receiver VSX 516 S K User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL  
RECEIVER  
VSX-416-S/-K  
VSX-516-S/-K  
Operating Instructions  
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Voltage selector  
You can find the voltage selector switch on the rear  
panel of multi-voltage models.  
WARNING  
To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked  
flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the  
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.  
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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  
Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power  
cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the  
voltage selector switch.  
or 120 V) written on the rear panel.  
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TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS  
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).  
220V  
110V  
240V  
120 127V  
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110V  
127V  
120  
-
Medium-size screwdriver  
220V  
240V  
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For Taiwan exclusively  
Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug  
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.  
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).  
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  
WARNING  
on vacation).  
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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  
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  
equipment on thick carpet or a bed.  
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strong artificial light)  
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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  
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  
or moisture.  
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requires repair will be charged for even during the  
warranty period.  
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Using surround back channel processing . . 31  
Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB) . . . . . . . 32  
Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . 33  
Contents  
01 Before you start  
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Operating range of remote control unit. . . . . . 5  
Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
07 The System Setup menu  
Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
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  
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 during Auto MCACC . . . . . 10  
04 Connecting up  
Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Analog audio cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Video cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Connecting a TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . 12  
Connecting the multichannel analog  
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  
outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Connecting a satellite receiver or other  
digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Connecting other audio components . . . . . . 14  
About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting other video components . . . . . . 15  
Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Hints on speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Speaker placement diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . 19  
09 Making recordings  
Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . 43  
10 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  
05 Controls and displays  
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Remote control (VSX-516) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Remote control (VSX-416) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
06 Listening to your system  
11 Additional information  
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  
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Resetting the main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . . . 52  
Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
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Before you start  
01  
Chapter 1:  
Before you start  
Important  
Checking what’s in the box  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such  
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the  
following precautions:  
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 (VSX-516 model only)  
• Power cords (make sure you use the  
correct cord for your country/region):  
• Never use new and old batteries together.  
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the  
batteries properly according to the marks  
in the battery case.  
• Batteries with the same shape may have  
different voltages. Do not use different  
batteries together.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or  
environmental public instruction’s rules  
that apply in your country/area.  
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)  
WARNING  
• Power plug adaptor (VSX-416/516-K only)  
• J-shaped plug  
• Do not use or store batteries in direct  
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.  
• These operating instructions  
Loading the batteries  
Operating range of remote  
control unit  
The remote control has a range of about 7  
meters. It may not work properly if:  
Illustration shows the VSX-416 model  
• 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.  
Illustration shows the VSX-516 model  
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01  
Before you start  
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 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  
C5hampteri2n: ute guide  
Where you place the speakers will have a big  
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.  
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.  
Center (C)  
Front  
Right (R)  
Front  
Left (L)  
Subwoofer (SW)  
Surround  
Right (RS)  
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  
multichannelsurroundsound)areexplainedin  
Listening to your system on page 28.  
Surround  
Back(SB)*  
Listening  
position  
Surround  
Left (LS)  
* VSX-516 model only  
Plug in and switch on the receiver, followed  
by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV.  
3
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.  
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.  
4
Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to  
specify your speaker setup, room size and  
listening position.  
Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER  
to confirm your selection. See Using the Quick  
Setup below for more on this.  
• Be sure to complete all connections before  
connecting to an AC power source.  
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 DVD (VSX-416  
model) / DVD/LD (VSX-516 model) on the  
remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.  
1
Connect your TV and DVD player.  
See Connecting a TV and DVD player on  
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.  
There are several other sound options you can  
select. See Listening to your system on page 28  
2
Connect your speakers and place them for  
1
optimal surround sound.  
See Connecting the speakers on page 17.  
for more on this. See also The System Setup  
menu on page 34 for more setup options.  
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 STANDARD (it should already be set—see Listening in surround sound on page 28 if you need to  
do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.  
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02  
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If you selected SW NO (VSX-416 model) or  
subwoofer wasn’t detected (VSX-516 model) for  
the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following  
choices are available:  
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  
2.0ch – 3.0ch – 4.0ch – 5.0ch – 6.0ch*  
necessary settings after you have selected your  
speaker setup, room size and listening position.  
• Check the table below to find the speaker  
setup that corresponds with your system.  
VSX-516 model only – For a more complete  
surround setup, see Automatically setting  
up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9.  
If you want to make more specific settings,  
refer to The System Setup menu on page 34.  
Use the front panel controls for the steps below.  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516  
MULTI JOG  
ENTER  
ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/  
SURR AUTO SURR  
SIGNAL SBch  
SELECT PROCESSING  
ACOUSTIC  
EQ  
DVD/LD  
DVD  
5.1  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
TUNING  
STATION  
STANDARD  
LISTENING MODE  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER  
DIMMER  
ATT  
LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
TUNER  
EDIT  
QUICK  
SETUP  
MUTE  
TONE  
SETUP  
RETURN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
MULTI JOG  
DOWN  
UP  
* VSX-516 model only  
Illustration shows the VSX-516 model  
If the receiver is off, press  
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Press ENTER  
.
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Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your  
STANDBY/ON to turn the power on.  
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.  
2
3
Press QUICK SETUP  
.
Confirm your subwoofer setting.  
VSX-416 model – Use the MULTI JOG dial to  
select SW YES or SW NO, depending on  
whether you’ve connected a subwoofer,  
then press ENTER.  
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Press ENTER.  
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Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your  
VSX-516 model – SW DET flashes in the  
display while the receiver checks your setup  
for a subwoofer. SW YES or SW NO confirms  
the subwoofer check, then the display  
listening position.  
You can cycle between the following choices:  
FWD – If you are nearer to the front  
speakers than the surround speakers  
prompts you to select your speaker setup.  
MID – If you are equal distance from the  
front and surround speakers  
4
Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your  
speaker setup.  
If you selected SW YES (VSX-416 model) or  
subwoofer was detected (VSX-516 model) for  
the subwoofer setting in step 3, the following  
choices are available:  
BACK – If you are nearer to the surround  
speakers than the front speakers  
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Press ENTER to confirm your setup.  
The display shows the speaker setup, room size  
and listening position that you have selected.  
2.1ch – 3.1ch – 4.1ch – 5.1ch – 6.1ch*  
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Quick surround sound setup  
Chapter 3:  
03  
Quick surround sound setup  
VSX-516 model only  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
Automatically setting up for  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
surround sound (MCACC)  
DOWN  
UP  
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.  
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 to  
turn the power on.  
3
4
If you have a subwoofer, turn it on.  
Press RECEIVER on the remote control,  
Important  
• The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any  
existing speaker settings you’ve made.  
then press the SETUP button.  
• Press SETUP again at any time to exit the  
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• Make sure the headphones are unplugged.  
System Setup menu.  
5
Select ‘A. MCACC’ from the System Setup  
Caution  
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.  
• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC  
Setup are output at high volume.  
RECEIVER CONTROL  
MENU  
ONE TOUCH  
CH+  
COPY  
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?.  
TUNE  
TOP MENU  
DTV MENU  
ANALOG ATT  
T.EDIT  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
ST  
ST  
INPUT SELECT  
ENTER  
TUNE  
GUIDE  
MULTI CONTROL  
RETURN  
AUDIO  
TV CTRL  
DVD5.1  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
SETUP  
SUBTITLE  
CH-  
DTV ON/OFF  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD  
REC  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
• Do not adjust the volume during the test  
tones. This may result in incorrect speaker  
settings.  
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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.  
The system now checks the microphone and  
your speaker setup.  
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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03  
Quick surround sound setup  
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.  
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  
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Setup menu (starting on page 34).  
ERR MIC – Check microphone connection.  
Optionally, when you see SKIP? you can press  
ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) to select one of the  
following options then press ENTER, and use  
ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) to check the settings:  
ERR Fch – Check front speaker connections.  
ERR Sch – Check surround speaker  
connections.  
CHK SP – Check the size and number of  
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)  
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.  
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When you see CHECK OK in the display,  
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)  
confirm your speaker configuration.  
Use ꢀ/ꢁ (cursor up/down) to check each  
speaker in turn. YES or NO should reflect the  
actual speakers connected. If the speaker  
configuration displayed isn’t correct, use ꢂ/  
(cursor left/right) to change the setting.  
When you’re finished, go to the next step.  
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Select CHECK OK in the display then press  
9
When you’re finished, select ‘SKIP?’ to go  
ENTER  
.
back to the System Setup menu.  
The Auto MCACC checks the subwoofer level.  
• Remember to disconnect the microphone  
after completing the Auto MCACC Setup.  
• 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 ENTER when you’re  
prompted to RETRY?.  
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  
The receiver outputs more test tones to  
determine the optimum receiver settings for  
speaker setting, channel level, speaker  
distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.  
2
switch them off if necessary. If there are any  
instructions showing in the front panel display,  
please follow them.  
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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 Speaker setting on page 38.  
• 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.  
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Chapter 4:  
Connecting up  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Important  
1
• 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.  
Coaxial digital audio cable  
Optical cable  
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.  
Standard 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 up  
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  
TV  
3
your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1  
(DVD/LD) input on this receiver.  
Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
OPTICAL  
VIDEO IN  
R
L
1
connection.  
2
Connect the composite video output and  
4
2
the stereo analog audio outputs on your  
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.  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
IN  
CD  
DVR /  
VCR  
OPT  
1
OU
IN  
(
)
CD  
VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
IN  
IN  
TV /  
• If your DVD player has multichannel  
analog outputs, see Connecting the  
multichannel analog outputs below for how  
to connect it.  
DIGITAL IN  
SAT  
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
IN  
D
V
D
COAX  
2
DVR/VCR  
5.1CH  
INPUT  
LAY  
SUB  
WOOFER  
IN  
(
)
CD-R  
TAPE  
/ MD  
IN  
PREOUT  
COAX  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
3
Connect the analog audio outputs from  
OUT  
REC  
R
L
AUDIO  
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.  
This receiver  
2
1
• If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you  
can also connect an optical digital audio  
output from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1  
(CD) input on this receiver. Use an optical  
R
AUDIO  
L
COAXIAL  
VIDEO OUT  
ANALOG OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
3
cable for the connection.  
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.  
DVD player  
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 The Input Assign  
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 on page 39).  
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1
Connect a set of audio/video outputs on  
Connecting the multichannel analog  
outputs  
the set-top box component to the TV/SAT  
2
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.  
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-  
1
channel inputs of the receiver as shown below.  
2
If your set-top box has a digital output,  
This receiver  
connect it to a digital input on this receiver.  
The example shows an optical connection to  
the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.  
CEN- SUB  
TER  
WOOFER  
3
FM UNBAL  
AM  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
75  
IN  
IN  
CD  
R
L
RROU
DVR  
VCR  
/
.1CH
This receiver  
OPT  
1
OUT  
IN  
(
)
CD  
VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
IN  
IN  
TV  
SAT  
/
OUT  
FRONT  
R
L
S
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
FM UNBAL  
AM  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
IN  
ANTENNA  
LOOP  
D
V
D
75  
COAX  
2
5.1CH  
INPUT  
PLAY  
SUB  
WOOFER  
IN  
IN  
CD  
IN  
(
)
DVR/VCR  
CD-R  
TAPE  
IN  
PREOUT  
/
COAX  
1
/
MD  
(
)
DVD/LD  
DVR /  
VCR  
OUT  
REC  
R
L
OPT  
1
AUDIO  
OUT  
IN  
(
)
CD  
VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
IN  
IN  
TV /  
DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
SAT  
DVD  
LD  
MONITOR  
OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
FRONT  
IN  
D
V
D
COAX  
2
DVR/VCR  
5.1CH  
INPUT  
PLAY  
SUB  
WOOFER  
IN  
(
)
CD-R  
/ TAPE  
/ MD  
IN  
PREOUT  
COAX  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
OUT  
REC  
R
L
AUDIO  
R
L
R
L
CENTER  
OUTPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
OUTPUT  
OUTPUT  
2
1
DVD/multi-channel decoder  
with multi-channel analog  
output jacks  
DIGITAL OUT  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
AV OUT  
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’.  
STB  
Note  
1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see page 33).  
2 If you've already connected your TV to the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. However, you'll need to remember  
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 The Input Assign menu on  
page 39).  
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This receiver  
Connecting other audio  
components  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
ANTENNA  
LOOP  
IN  
IN  
CD  
The number and kind of connections depends  
1
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.  
DVR /  
VCR  
OPT  
1
OUT  
IN  
(
)
CD  
VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
IN  
IN  
TV /  
DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
SAT  
DVD  
/LD  
MONITOR  
OUT  
1
If your component has a digital output,  
ASSIGNABLE  
FRONT  
IN  
DIGITAL IN  
D
V
D
COAX  
2
DVR/VCR  
5.1CH  
INPUT  
connect this to a digital input on the receiver.  
The example shows an optical connection to  
the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.  
PLAY  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
IN  
(
)
CD-R  
/ TAPE  
/ MD  
IN  
COAX  
1
(
)
DVD/LD  
OUT  
REC  
UDIO  
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.  
1
3
2
IN  
OUT  
PLAY  
R
L
R
L
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
REC  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
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.  
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 Pro-  
compatible 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.  
This receiver  
FM UNBAL  
AM  
ANTENNA  
LOOP  
75  
IN  
IN  
D  
Connecting other video  
components  
DVR /  
VCR  
OPT  
1
OUT  
(
)
CD  
DEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
IN  
IN  
TV /  
DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
SAT  
This receiver has audio/video inputs and  
outputs suitable for connecting analog or  
digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVD-  
recorders and HDD recorders.  
IN  
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
IN  
D
V
D
COAX  
2
DVR/VCR  
5.1CH  
INPUT  
PLAY  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PREOUT  
IN  
(
)
CD-R  
/ TAPE  
/ MD  
IN  
COAX  
1
DVD/LD  
(
)
OUT  
REC  
R
L
AUDIO  
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.  
3
2
1
IN  
OUT  
PLAY  
R
L
R
L
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
REC  
DIGITAL OUT  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
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.  
DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.  
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  
1
the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.  
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 con-  
nect 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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Using external antennas  
Connecting antennas  
To improve FM reception  
Connect an external FM antenna as shown  
below.  
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 below).  
fig. a  
fig. b  
fig. c  
75 coaxial  
cable  
J-shaped  
plug  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
3
ANTENNA  
5
To improve AM reception  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
Connect a 5 to 6 meter length of vinyl-coated  
wire to the AM antenna terminal without  
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.  
4
1
2
Outdoor  
antenna  
5 to 6 meters  
1
Pull off the protective shields of both AM  
Indoor antenna  
(vinyl-coated wire)  
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.  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
For the best possible reception, suspend  
horizontally outdoors.  
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 (fig. a) then  
clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).  
• 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.  
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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 (VSX-416 model) /  
four speakers (VSX-516 model) is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.  
If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 38)  
to LARGE.  
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 to 16 Ω  
(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 52 if you plan to use speakers with an  
impedance of less than 8 ).  
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.  
(VSX-516 model only)  
Surround back speaker  
Front speakers  
Center speaker  
C
Surround speakers  
LS RS  
L
R
SB  
CEN-
TER  
WOOFER  
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS  
FM UNBAL  
AM  
75  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
IN  
IN  
CD  
R
L
SURROUND  
VD 5.1CH INPUT  
220V  
110V  
240V  
120 127V  
DVR  
VCR  
/
-
OPT  
1
OUT  
IN  
(CD)  
VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
IN  
IN  
TV  
/
DIGITAL IN  
OUT  
SAT  
AC IN  
FROT  
SURROD  
CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
R
L
L
S
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
IN  
D
V
D
110V  
127V  
COAX  
2
(DVR/VCR)  
5.1CH  
INPUT  
PLAY  
SUB  
120  
-
WOOFER  
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
PREOUT  
IN  
/
COAX  
1
(DVD/LD)  
/
MD  
220V  
240V  
OUT  
REC  
R
L
AUDIO  
VSX-416 model  
Powered subwoofer  
SW  
1
2
3
INPUT  
10 mm  
VSX-516 model  
1
2
3
10 mm  
The illustration shows the VSX-516, but connections for the VSX-416 are the same.  
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VSX-416 model  
• Place the front left and right speakers at  
equal distances from the TV.  
1
2
3
Twist exposed wire strands together.  
Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.  
Release the tabs.  
• When placing speakers near the TV, we  
recommend using magnetically shielded  
speakers to prevent possible interference,  
such as discoloration of the picture when  
the TV is switched on. If you do not have  
magnetically shielded speakers and notice  
discoloration of the TV picture, move the  
speakers farther away from the TV.  
VSX-516 model  
1
2
3
Twist exposed wire strands together.  
Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.  
Tighten terminal.  
• Place the center speaker above or below  
the TV so that the sound of the center  
channel is localized at the TV screen.  
Speaker terminals  
• If possible, place the surround speakers  
slightly above ear level.  
Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is  
twisted together and inserted fully into the  
speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker  
wire is touching the back panel when you  
switch the unit on, the power may cut off as a  
safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire  
to connect the speakers to the receiver.  
• Try not to place the surround speakers  
further away from the listening position  
than the front and center speakers. Doing  
so can weaken the surround sound effect.  
• To achieve the best possible surround  
sound, install your speakers as shown  
below. Be sure all speakers are installed  
securely to prevent accidents and improve  
sound quality.  
Caution  
• These speaker terminals carry  
HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent  
the risk of electric shock when connecting  
or disconnecting the speaker cables,  
disconnect the power cord before touching  
any uninsulated parts.  
Caution  
• If you choose to install the center speaker  
on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with  
putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce  
the risk of damage or injury resulting from  
the speaker falling from the TV in the event  
of external shocks such as earthquakes.  
Hints on speaker placement  
Speakers are usually designed with a  
particular placement in mind. Some are  
designed to be floorstanding, while others  
should be placed on stands to sound their best.  
Some should be placed near a wall; others  
should be placed away from walls. We have  
provided a few tips on getting the best sound  
from your speakers (following), but you should  
also follow the guidelines on placement that  
the speaker manufacturer provided with your  
particular speakers to get the most out of  
them.  
• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is  
touching the rear panel, this may cause the  
receiver to turn off automatically.  
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Extra Power mode speaker setup  
VSX-416 model only – See Using the Advanced  
surround effects on page 29 to switch on the  
Extra Power mode (EX POWER).  
Speaker placement diagrams  
The following illustrations show a 6.1 channel  
1
speaker setup.  
3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup  
Center  
Front left  
Front right  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
right  
Surround  
left  
Listening position  
Overhead view of speaker setup  
Front  
left  
Front  
right  
Center  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
left  
Surround  
right  
Listening position  
Surround back speaker  
Note  
1 VSX-416 model only – Follow the speaker placement diagrams, disregarding the surround back speaker.  
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Controls and displays  
Chapter 5:  
Controls and displays  
Front panel  
Illustration shows the VSX-516 model  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
VSX-516  
MULTI JOG  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SBch  
PROCESSING  
ACOUSTIC  
EQ  
ENTER  
ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/  
SURR AUTO SURR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SBch  
PROCESSING  
ACOUSTIC  
EQ  
DVD/LD  
DVD  
5
.1  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
CD  
CD-R/TAPE/MD  
FM  
AM  
TUNING  
STATION  
STANDARD  
VSX-516 model  
LISTENING MODE  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER  
DIMMER  
ATT  
LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE  
6
9
10  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
TUNER  
EDIT  
QUICK  
SETUP  
MUTE  
TONE  
SETUP  
RETURN  
MCACC  
SETUP MIC  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VSB  
DIALOGUE  
MODE ENHANCEMENT  
MULTI JOG  
DOWN  
UP  
11 12  
19  
VSX-416 model  
13  
16  
17  
18  
ADVANCED ST/DIRECT/  
SURR  
AUTO SURR  
ANALOG MIDNIGHT/ SPEAKER  
ATT  
DIMMER  
LOUDNESS IMPEDANCE  
STANDARD  
LISTENING MODE  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
14  
STANDBY/ON  
TUNER  
EDIT  
QUICK  
SETUP  
MUTE  
TONE  
SETUP  
RETURN  
PHONES  
15  
MULTI JOG  
1
Input select buttons  
6
SIGNAL SELECT  
Selects an input source.  
Selects an input signal (page 31).  
2
Character display  
7
SB ch PROCESSING (VSX-516 model only)  
See Display on page 21.  
Selects a surround back channel option  
(page 31) or (when the surround back speaker  
is not available) the Virtual Surround Back  
(VSB) mode (page 32).  
3
MCACC indicator (VSX-516 model only)  
Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30)  
is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically  
set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC  
Setup (page 9) or EQ Auto Setup (page 36)).  
8
ACOUSTIC EQ (VSX-516 model only)  
Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ  
setting (page 30).  
4
ENTER  
5
MULTI JOG dial  
9
VSB MODE (VSX-416 model only)  
The MULTI JOG dial performs a number of  
tasks. Use it to select options after pressing the  
designated MULTI JOG buttons.  
Switches on Virtual surround back processing  
(page 32).  
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10 DIALOGUE ENHANCEMENT  
(VSX-416 model only)  
16 DIMMER  
Dims or brightens the display.  
Use to make dialog stand out when watching  
TV or a movie (page 33).  
17 ANALOG ATT  
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input  
signal to prevent distortion.  
11 MCACC SETUP MIC jack  
(VSX-516 model only)  
Use to connect the supplied microphone.  
18 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
Switches to Midnight/Loudness listening  
(page 33).  
12 MASTER VOLUME  
13 LISTENING MODE buttons  
19 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
Use to change the speaker impedance setting  
(page 52).  
STANDARD  
Press for Standard decoding and to switch  
between the various 2Pro Logic II and (VSX-  
516 model only) Neo:6 options (page 28).  
20 MUTE  
21 TUNER EDIT  
Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 41).  
ADVANCED SURR  
Switches between the various surround  
modes (page 29).  
22 TONE  
Press this button to access the bass and treble  
controls, which you can then adjust with the  
MULTI JOG dial (page 33).  
ST/DIRECT/AUTO SURR  
Switches between direct and stereo  
playback. Direct playback bypasses the  
tone controls for the most accurate  
reproduction of a source (page 30). Also  
selects the Auto Surround mode (Auto  
playback on page 28).  
23 QUICK SETUP  
See Note on page 8.  
24 System Setup menu controls  
SETUP  
14 PHONES jack  
Use to connect headphones (when connected,  
there is no sound output from the speakers).  
Use with the MULTI JOG dial to access the  
System Setup menu (page 34).  
RETURN  
15 STANDBY/ON  
Confirms and exits the current menu.  
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SIGNAL SELECT indicators  
8
ATT  
Lights to indicate the type of input signal  
assigned for the current component:  
Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate  
(reduce) the level of the analog input signal.  
AUTO  
9
SLEEP  
Lights when AUTO signal select is on.  
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode.  
SB (VSX-516 model only)  
10 Tuner indicators  
Depending on the source, this lights when  
a signal with surround back channel  
encoding is detected.  
/ MONO  
Lights when the mono mode is set using  
the MPX button.  
DIGITAL  
/ STEREO  
Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.  
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being  
received in auto stereo mode.  
DTS  
Lights when a source with DTS encoded  
audio signals is detected.  
/ TUNED  
Lights when a broadcast is being received.  
2DIGITAL  
Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded  
signal is detected.  
11 Speaker indicator  
Shows if the speaker system is on or not.  
SPA means the speakers are switched on.  
SPmeans the headphones are connected.  
ANALOG  
Lights when an analog signal is detected.  
12 Sound Retriever indicators  
(VSX-516 model only)  
2
Light when the Sound Retriever is switched on  
(page 33).  
Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS  
multichannel signal.  
13 Character display  
3
2DIGITAL  
Lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital  
multichannel signal.  
14 Neo:6 (VSX-516 model only)  
Lights to indicate Neo:6 processing.  
4
2PRO LOGIC II  
2PRO LOGIC II (VSX-416 model)  
x
(VSX-516 model) /  
15 ADV.SURR (Advanced Surround)  
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround  
modes has been selected.  
2PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II  
decoding. 2PRO LOGIC IIx lights to indicate  
Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Listening in  
16 WMA9 Pro  
Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro  
signal.  
surround sound on page 28 for more on this).  
5
VIR.SB  
17 MIDNIGHT  
Lights during Midnight listening (page 33).  
Lights during Virtual surround back  
processing (page 32).  
18 D.E.  
6
DIRECT  
Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E)  
is switched on (page 33).  
Lights when source direct playback is in use.  
Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for  
the most accurate reproduction of a source.  
19 LOUDNESS  
Lights during Loudness listening (page 33).  
7
AUTO SURR.  
20 EX (VSX-516 model only)  
Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX  
encoded signal is detected.  
Lights when the Auto Surround feature is  
switched on (see Auto playback on page 28).  
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21 Master volume level  
1
INPUT SELECT  
Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for  
INPUT SELECT ).  
22 MCACC channel EQ indicators  
(VSX-516 model only)  
These indicators show the EQ balance for each  
channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration  
EQ settings on page 37.  
2
RECEIVERꢀ  
This switches between standby and on for this  
receiver.  
3
MULTI CONTROL buttons  
Press to select control of other components (see  
Controlling the rest of your system on page 44).  
Remote control (VSX-516)  
4
RECEIVER CONTROL buttons  
STANDARD  
1
11  
Press for Standard decoding and to switch  
between the various Pro Logic IIx and  
Neo:6 options (page 28).  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
INPUT SELECT  
12  
2
3
MULTI CONTROL  
TV CTRL  
DVD5.1  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
CD-R/TAPE  
ADV.SURR  
Switches between the various surround  
modes (page 29).  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
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MIDNIGHT/  
STEREO LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
EFFECT  
SLEEP  
/CH SEL  
LEVEL  
4
STEREO  
ACOUSTIC  
EQ  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
DIALOG E  
MUTE  
Switches between direct and stereo  
playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone  
controls and any other signal processing for  
the most accurate reproduction of a source  
(page 30). Also selects the Auto Surround  
mode (Auto playback on page 28).  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
RECEIVER CONTROL  
MENU  
ONE TOUCH  
COPY  
+
CH  
5
6
TUNE  
TOP MENU  
DTV MENU  
ANALOG ATT  
T.EDIT  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
TUNE  
GUIDE  
RETURN  
AUDIO  
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
Switches to Midnight or Loudness  
listening (page 33).  
SETUP  
SUBTITLE  
CH-  
DTV ON/OFF  
REC  
DVD  
7
8
HDD  
REC STOP  
EFFECT/CH SEL  
Press repeatedly to select a channel, then  
use LEVEL +/– to adjust the level (page 39).  
Also adjusts the level of the Advanced  
Surround effects as well as Dolby Pro Logic  
IIx Music and Neo:6 Music parameters  
(page 29). You can then use the LEVEL +/–  
buttons to make these adjustments.  
TUNER DISP  
CLASS  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
ENTER  
DISC  
+10  
INFO  
TV CONTROL  
9
INPUT  
SELECT  
SHIFT  
TV CH TV VOL  
14  
10  
LEVEL +/–  
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Use to adjust the Advanced Surround  
effect and channel levels, as well as to  
change Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and  
Neo:6 Music parameter settings.  
RECEIVER  
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SLEEP  
MENU  
Press to change the amount of time before  
the receiver switches into standby (30 min  
– 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check  
the remaining sleep time at any time by  
pressing SLEEP once.  
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video  
discs.  
ANALOG ATT  
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog  
input signal to prevent distortion.  
S. RETRIEVER*  
Press to restore CD quality sound to  
compressed audio sources (page 33).  
T.EDIT  
Press to memorize and name a station for  
recall (page 41).  
MUTE  
RETURN  
Mutes/unmutes the sound.  
Press to confirm and exit the current menu  
(also use to return to the previous menu  
with DVDs or to select closed captioning  
with DTV).  
DIALOG E  
Use to make dialog stand out when  
watching TV or a movie (page 33).  
ACOUSTIC EQ  
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ꢂꢃꢁꢀ (TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER  
Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ  
setting (page 30).  
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your  
surround sound system (see page 34). Also  
used to control DVD menus/options and for  
deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the  
TUNE +/– buttons to find radio frequencies and  
use ST +/– to find preset stations (page 41). Use  
the (SHIFT+) CH +/– buttons to select channels.  
DIMMER  
Dims or brightens the display.  
MASTER VOLUME +/–  
Use to set the listening volume.  
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Component control buttons  
5
SYSTEM SETUP and Component control  
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to  
control a component after you have selected it  
using the MULTI CONTROL buttons.  
buttons  
The following button controls can be accessed  
after you have selected the corresponding  
MULTI CONTROL button (DVD/LD, TV/SAT,  
RECEIVER, etc.)  
The controls above these buttons can be  
accessed after you have selected the  
corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (for  
example DVD/LD, DVR/VCR or TV/SAT (when  
connected to a DTV)).  
TOP MENU  
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.  
DTV MENU  
Displays menus on a digital TV.  
DTV ON/OFF  
Switches a digital TV on/off.  
ONE TOUCH COPY*  
Copies the currently playing title from DVD  
to HDD or vice-versa.  
SUBTITLE*  
Displays/changes the subtitles included in  
multilingual DVD-Video discs.  
GUIDE  
ìREC*  
Start recording.  
Displays the guides on a digital TV.  
SETUP  
AUDIO*  
Use to access the System Setup menu (see  
page 34).  
Changes the audio language or channel on  
DVD discs.  
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HDD/DVD*  
12 SOURCE  
These buttons switch between the hard  
disk and DVD controls for DVD/HDD  
recorders.  
Press to turn on/off other components  
connected to the receiver (see page 44 for  
more on this).  
REC STOP*  
13 RECEIVER  
Stops recording.  
Switches the remote to control the receiver  
(used to select the green commands above the  
number buttons (SETUP, etc). Also use this  
button to set up surround sound (page 8,  
page 34).  
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Number buttons and other component  
controls  
Use the number buttons to directly select a  
radio frequency (page 41) or the tracks on a  
CD, DVD, etc.  
14 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 MULT CONTROL  
button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV  
to the TV CTRL button (see page 44 for more  
on this).  
DISC (ENTER) can be used to enter  
commands for TV or DTV, and can also be  
used to select a disc in a multi-CD player.  
TUNER DISP*  
Switches between named station presets  
and radio frequencies (page 42).  
CLASS*  
Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.  
Switches between the three banks  
(classes) of radio station presets (page 41).  
INPUT SELECT  
Use to select the TV input signal.  
MPX*  
Switches between stereo and mono  
reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is  
weak then switching to mono will improve  
the sound quality (page 41).  
TV CH +/–  
Use to select channels.  
TV VOL +/–  
Use to adjust the volume on your TV.  
D. ACCESS*  
After pressing, you can access a radio  
station directly using the number buttons  
(page 41).  
9
INFO  
Use to bring up information screens on a  
digital TV.  
10 SHIFT  
Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above  
the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are  
marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section.  
11 Remote control LED  
Lights when a command is sent from the  
remote control.  
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MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
Switches to Midnight or Loudness  
listening (page 33).  
Remote control (VSX-416)  
3
4
TOP MENU  
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.  
RECEIVER  
SLEEP DIMMER ANALOG ATT  
SETUP  
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8
1
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD 5.1  
Press to access the System Setup menu  
(page 34).  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
TV  
DVR  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
*
TUNER EDIT  
MIDNIGHT/  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
2
3
Memorizes/names stations for recall  
(page 41). Also functions as the SETUP  
button for DVD/DVR units.  
TOP MENU  
SETUP  
MENU  
9
10  
DIALOG E  
ENTER  
ONE  
TOUCH  
COPY  
S. RETRIEVER  
TUNER EDIT  
Press to restore CD quality sound to  
compressed audio sources (page 33).  
4
5
11  
S.RETRIEVER  
RETURN  
VOLUME  
LEVEL  
EFFECT/CH SEL  
5
RECEIVER CONTROL buttons  
MUTE  
HDD  
DVD  
DVD/DVR  
GUIDE  
SUBTITLE  
VOLUME +/–  
Use to set the listening volume.  
CH  
CH  
REC  
AUDIO  
JUKEBOX  
12  
13  
TIMER REC  
INFO  
REC STOP  
EFFECT/CH SEL  
Press repeatedly to select a channel, then  
use LEVEL +/– to adjust the level (page 39).  
Also adjusts the level of the Advanced  
Surround effects as well as Dolby Pro Logic  
II Music parameters (Page 28). You can  
then use the LEVEL +/– buttons to make  
these adjustments.  
DVD/DVR  
DISPLAY CLASS  
TUNING STATION  
TUNER  
MPX  
SHIFT  
6
RECEIVER  
LEVEL +/–  
1
RECEIVERꢀ  
Use to adjust the effect and channel levels.  
Switches the receiver between standby and on.  
MUTE  
2
Listening mode buttons  
Mutes/unmutes the sound.  
STANDARD  
6
SHIFT  
Press for Standard decoding and to switch  
between 2Pro Logic II.  
Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above  
the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are  
marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section.  
ADV.SURR  
Switches between the various surround  
modes (page 29).  
7
SLEEP  
Press to change the amount of time before  
the receiver switches into standby (30 min  
– 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check  
the remaining sleep time at any time by  
pressing SLEEP once.  
STEREO  
Switches between direct and stereo  
playback (page 30). Also selects the Auto  
Surround mode(Auto playback on page 28).  
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DIMMER  
Dims or brightens the display.  
Button What it does  
Starts/resumes normal playback.  
ANALOG ATT  
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog  
input signal to prevent distortion.  
Pauses/unpauses a disc.  
Stops playback.  
/Press to start fast reverse/forward  
8
INPUT SELECTOR buttons  
scanning.  
Press to select an input source.  
Skips to the start of the current track or  
chapter, then previous tracks/chapters.  
DVD/DVR  
Press to use the remote DVD/DVR controls.  
Skips to the next track or chapter.  
RECEIVER  
HDD  
DVD*  
/
Switch between the hard disk and DVD  
controls for DVD/HDD recorders.  
Use to switch to the receiver controls on  
the remote control. Use when setting up  
surround sound for the receiver (page 34).  
GUIDE*  
ìREC*  
Displays the guides on a digital TV.  
Starts recording.  
9
MENU  
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video  
discs.  
TIMER Accesses the timer recording menu.  
REC*  
DIALOG E  
Use to make dialog stand out when  
watching TV or a movie (page 33).  
INFO*  
Displays additional EPG information.  
Stops recording.  
REC  
STOP*  
10 ꢀꢁꢂꢃ/ENTER  
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your  
surround sound system (page 34). Also used  
for DVD menus.  
JUKE  
BOX*  
Switches to the Jukebox feature.  
11 RETURN  
TUNER  
EDIT*  
Press to access the Setup menu.  
Confirm and exit the current menu screen.  
*
ONE TOUCH COPY  
13 TUNER controls  
Copies the currently playing title from DVD  
to HDD or vice-versa.  
The TUNING +/– buttons can be used to find  
radio frequencies (page 41) and the STATION  
+/– buttons can be used to select preset radio  
stations (page 42).  
12 DVD/DVR control buttons  
Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD  
player or recorder connected to your system  
(press DVD or DVR to access the below  
controls).  
DISPLAY  
Switch the display between station preset  
name and frequency (see Tip on page 42).  
CLASS  
Button What it does  
Switches between the three banks  
(classes) of station presets (page 41).  
DVD/  
DVRꢀ  
Turns DVD power on/off.  
MPX  
CH +/– Switches channels.  
Use to switch between auto stereo and  
mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the  
signal is weak then switching to mono will  
improve the sound quality (page 41).  
SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on  
multilingual DVD-Video discs.  
AUDIO Changes audio language or channel.  
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Listening to your system  
Chapter 6:  
Listening to your system  
Important  
Listening in surround sound  
• Certain features explained in this section  
will not be possible depending on the  
source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96  
kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA 9 Pro  
sources).  
Using this receiver, you can listen to any  
source in surround sound. However, the  
options available will depend on your speaker  
setup and the type of source you’re listening to.  
VSX-516 only – If you connected surround back  
speaker, see also Using surround back channel  
processing on page 31.  
Auto playback  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
The simplest, most direct listening option is the  
Auto Surround feature. With this, the receiver  
automatically detects what kind of source  
you’re playing and selects multichannel or  
MIDNIGHT/  
MIDNIGHT/  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
STEREO LOUDNESS  
SLEEP  
LEVEL  
EFFECT  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
/CH SEL  
Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right)  
While listening to a source, press STAN-  
1
stereo playback as necessary.  
CD-R/TAPE  
DARD.  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
MIDNIGHT/  
MIDNIGHT/  
STEREO LOUDNESS  
If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby  
Surround encoded, the proper decoding  
format will automatically be selected and  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
EFFECT  
SLEEP  
/CH SEL  
LEVEL  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
2
Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right)  
While listening to a source, press  
STEREO for auto playback of a source.  
Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR. shows  
briefly in the display (it will then show the  
decoding or playback format). Check the  
digital format indicators in the display to see  
how the source is being processed.  
shows in the display.  
With two channel sources, press STANDARD  
3
repeatedly to select from :  
VSX-416 model:  
2Pro Logic II MOVIE – Up to 5.1 channel  
sound, especially suited to movie sources  
2Pro Logic II MUSIC – Up to 5.1 channel  
sound, especially suited to music sources  
2Pro Logic II GAME – Up to 5.1 channel  
sound, especially suited for video games  
2PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround  
sound (Sound from the surround speakers  
is mono.)  
Note  
1 • VSX-516 model only – Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2Pro Logic IIx  
MOVIE (see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats).  
• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs.  
2 VSX-516 model only – If surround back channel processing (page 31) is switched to OFF, or the surround back speaker is set  
to NO (page 38), 2Pro Logic IIx becomes 2Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound).  
3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II(x) Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust:  
Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See Setting the effect options below to adjust them.  
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VSX-516 model:  
Press ‘ADV.SURR’ repeatedly to select a  
listening mode.  
2Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 6.1 channel  
ADV. MOVIE – Suitable for movie sources  
ADV. MUSIC – Suitable for music sources  
sound, especially suited to movie sources  
2Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 6.1 channel  
sound, especially suited to music sources  
TV SURR. – Provides surround sound for  
both mono and stereo TV sources  
2Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 6.1 channel  
sound, especially suited for video games  
SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs  
ADV. GAME – Suitable for video games  
EXPANDED – Simulates multichannel  
2PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround  
sound (Sound from the surround speakers  
is mono.)  
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surround sound for two-channel sources  
Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound,  
especially suited to movie sources  
6-STEREO (VSX-516 model only) – Gives  
multichannel sound to a stereo source,  
using all of your speakers  
1
Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, espe-  
cially suited to music sources  
VIR. SURR – A virtual surround effect using  
VSX-516 model only – With multichannel  
sources, if you have connected surround back  
speaker and have selected SB ON, you can  
select (according to format):  
just the subwoofer and front speakers  
EX POWER (VSX-416 model only) – Select  
when using the surround speakers in addi-  
tion to the front speakers (see the diagram  
on page 19 for the Extra Power mode  
speaker setup)  
2Pro 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)  
PHONESUR. – Creates the effect of overall  
surround with headphones  
Setting the effect options  
When using surround effects, there are a  
number of settings you can adjust.  
DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel  
playback with DTS encoded sources  
Using the Advanced surround  
effects  
The Advanced surround feature creates a  
variety of surround effects. Try different modes  
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
with various soundtracks to see which you like.  
2
Use the LEVEL +/– buttons to set it as  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
MIDNIGHT/  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
necessary.  
MIDNIGHT/  
STEREO LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
See the table below for the options available for  
each setting. The defaults, if not stated, are  
listed in bold.  
EFFECT  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
SLEEP  
/CH SEL  
LEVEL  
Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right)  
Note  
1 With 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can adjust the center image effect (see Setting the effect options below).  
2 • If you press ADV.SURR with the headphones connected, PHONES SURROUND will automatically be selected.  
Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speaker  
in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 31.  
• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in  
Setting the effect options below.  
3 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).  
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Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust  
other settings  
.
Listening in stereo  
When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will  
hear the source through just the front left and  
right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer  
depending on your speaker settings).  
Dolby Digital, DTS and WMA9 Pro multi-  
channel sources are downmixed to stereo.  
Setting  
Center  
What it does  
Options  
Spreads the center channel  
between the front right and  
left speakers, making it  
sound wider (higher settings)  
or narrower (lower settings).  
0 to 7  
Default: 3  
Widtha  
(Applicable  
only when  
using a cen-  
ter speaker)  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
MIDNIGHT/  
Dimensiona  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
Adjusts the surround sound  
balance from front to back,  
making the sound more  
distant (minus settings), or  
more forward (positive  
settings).  
–3 to +3  
Default: 0  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
STEREO  
EFFECT  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
SLEEP  
/CH SEL  
LEVEL  
Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right)  
While listening to a source, press STEREO  
for stereo playback.  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
a
Extends the front stereo  
image to include surround  
speakers for a ‘wraparound’  
effect.  
OFF  
Panorama  
ON  
STEREO – The audio is heard with your  
surround settings and you can still use the  
Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions.  
Center  
Imageb  
Adjusts the center image to  
create a wider stereo effect  
with vocals. Adjust the effect  
from 0 (all center channel  
sent to front right and left  
0 to 10  
Default: 3  
DIRECT – Bypass all effects and surround  
settings so that the audio remains as close  
to the source audio signal as possible.  
(Applicable  
only when  
using a cen-  
ter speaker) speakers) to 10 (center  
channel sent to the center  
speaker only).  
1
AUTO SURR. – See Auto playback on  
page 28 for more on this.  
Effect  
Sets the effect level for the  
currently selected Advanced  
Surround mode (each mode  
can be set separately).  
10 to 90  
Default:  
7-STEREO  
90 / Oth-  
ers 70  
Listening with Acoustic  
Calibration EQ  
VSX-516 model only  
a Only available with 2ch sources in Dolby Pro Logic II(x) Mu-  
sic mode.  
b Only available with 2ch sources in Neo:6 Music mode.  
• Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the  
Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting)  
You can listen to sources using the Acoustic  
Calibration Equalization set in Automatically  
setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on  
page 9 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 36.  
Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic  
Calibration Equalization.  
EFFECT  
SLEEP  
/CH SEL  
LEVEL  
ACOUSTIC  
EQ  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
DIALOG E  
MUTE  
Note  
1 If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement, the Sound Retriever or the Tone controls when DIRECT  
is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO.  
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While listening to a source, press  
ACOUSTIC EQ.  
Press repeatedly to select between:  
U
sing surround back channel  
processing  
ALL CH – No special weighting is given to  
any one channel.  
VSX-516 model only  
• Default setting: SB ON  
F. ALIGN All speakers are heard in  
You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1  
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for  
accordance with the front speaker settings.  
CUSTOM 1/2 – Custom settings  
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you  
can choose to always use 6.1 decoding (for  
example, with 5.1 encoded material). With 5.1  
encoded sources, a surround back channel  
will be generated, but the material may sound  
better in the 5.1 format for which it was origi-  
nally encoded (in which case, you can simply  
EQ OFF – Switches Acoustic Calibration  
EQ off.  
The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights  
1
when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.  
3
Choosing the input signal  
switch surround back processing off).  
• Default setting: AUTO  
The table below indicates when you will hear  
the surround back channel (ì=Sound plays  
through surround back speaker).  
You need to hook up a component to both  
analog and digital inputs on the rear of the  
2
receiver to select between input signals.  
Press SB ch PROCESSING to select a  
surround back channel option.  
Each press cycles through the following:  
Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to  
select the input signal corresponding to the  
source component.  
Each press cycles through the following:  
SB ON – 6.1 decoding is always used (for  
example, a surround back channel will be  
generated for 5.1 encoded material)  
AUTO – This automatically switches to  
DIGITAL if a digital source is detected,  
otherwise it remains on ANALOG  
SB AUTO – Automatically switches to 6.1  
decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for  
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
ANALOG – Selects the analog inputs  
DIGITAL – Selects the digital input  
SB OFF – Maximum 5.1 playback  
When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2DIGITAL  
lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and  
DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.  
Note  
1 • You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with DVD 5.1ch or WMA9 Pro, and it has no effect when headphones are connected.  
• If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO.  
2 • This receiver can only playback Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With other  
digital signal formats, set to ANALOG.  
• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make  
the proper digital connections (page 12) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.  
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.  
3 You can’t use the surround back channel with headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT mode, or if the surround back speaker is  
set to NO in Speaker setting on page 38.  
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Press SB ch PROCESSING VSB MODE to  
/
select a virtual surround back channel option.  
Each press cycles through the following:  
Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB)  
When you’re not using surround back speaker,  
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual  
surround back channel through your surround  
speakers. You can choose to listen to sources  
with no surround back channel information, or  
if the material sounds better in the format (for  
example, 5.1) for which it was originally  
VSB ON – Virtual Surround Back is always  
used (for example, on 5.1 encoded  
material)  
VSB AUTO (VSX-516 model only) – Virtual  
Surround Back is automatically applied to  
6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby  
Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
encoded, you can have the receiver only apply  
this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby  
VSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is  
switched off  
1
Digital EX or DTS-ES.  
VSX-516 model only – The table indicates when  
you will hear the virtual surround back channel  
(ì=Sound plays through surround speaker).  
Standard  
SBch  
Processing /  
Virtual SB  
mode  
Advanced  
Type of source  
Stereo sources  
surround  
Multichannel  
sources  
2Pro Logic II x 2Pro Logic  
Neo:6  
a
a
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES/  
WMA9 Pro encoded  
multichannel sources with  
6.1ch surround  
ON  
ì
ì
ì
AUTO  
ì
a
a
a
a
Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro  
encoded multichannel  
sources  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
ì
ì
ì
ì
ì
a,b  
Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro  
encoded stereo source; other  
digital stereo source  
ì
ì
ì
c
AUTO  
ON  
ì
ì
ì
b
Analog 2-channel (stereo)  
sources  
ì
ì
ì
ì
c
AUTO  
ì
ì
a Excluding WMA9 Pro format  
b Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.  
c Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.  
Note  
1 • You can’t use virtual surround back with headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT mode, or if the surround speaker is set to NO  
in Speaker setting on page 38 (VSX-516 model only – however, the surround back speaker must be set to NO).  
• Depending on the input signal and the Listening Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.  
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Using Midnight and Loudness  
Using the Sound Retriever  
These features give you good sound at low  
volume levels when listening to movie  
(Midnight) or music (Loudness) sources.  
When audio data is removed during the  
compression process, sound quality often  
suffers from an uneven sound image. The  
Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP  
technology that helps bring CD quality sound  
back to compressed 2-channel audio by  
restoring sound pressure and smoothing  
Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch  
between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.  
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jagged artifacts left over after compression.  
Enhancing dialog  
Press S. RETRIEVER to switch the sound  
• Default setting: OFF  
retriever on or off.  
The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes  
dialog in the center channel to make it stand  
out from other background sounds in a TV or  
movie soundtrack.  
Playing other sources  
1
Turn on the power of the playback  
Press DIALOG E (DIALOGUE  
component.  
ENHANCEMENT) to switch dialog  
enhancement on or off.  
2
3
Turn on the power of the receiver.  
Select the source you want to playback.  
Use the input select buttons (INPUT SELECTOR).  
Start playback of the component you  
selected in step 1.  
Using the tone controls  
4
Depending on what you are listening to, you  
may want to adjust the bass or treble using the  
front panel tone control.  
1
Press TONE to select the frequency you  
want to adjust.  
Selecting the multichannel  
analog inputs  
Press to switch between BASS and TREBLE.  
2
Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the  
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD  
player with multichannel analog outputs to this  
receiver (page 13), you must select the analog  
amount of bass or treble as necessary.  
Wait about five seconds for your changes to be  
input automatically.  
2
multichannel inputs for surround sound.  
Press DVD 5.1 (VSX-516 model) / DVD5.1  
(SHIFT+DVD) (VSX-416 model) on the remote  
control or DVD 5.1 on the front panel.  
To cancel playback from the multichannel  
inputs, use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons to  
select a different input signal.  
Note  
1 The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2-channel sources.  
2 During playback from the multichannel inputs, you can’t use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and chan-  
nel levels can be set.  
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The System Setup menu  
Chapter 7:  
The System Setup menu  
OTHER – Make customized settings to  
reflect how you are using the receiver (see  
The Other setup menu on page 40).  
Using the System Setup menu  
The following section shows you how to make  
detailed settings to specify how you’re using  
the receiver. It also explains how to fine-tune  
individual speaker system settings.  
Manual MCACC speaker setup  
VSX-516 model only  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD 5.1  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
TV  
DVR  
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 9.  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
STEREO  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
EFFECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
/CH SEL  
SLEEP  
LEVEL  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
ACOUSTIC  
EQ  
S.RETRIEVER  
DIMMER  
DIALOG E  
TOP MENU  
SETUP  
MENU  
MUTE  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
RECEIVER CONTROL  
DIALOG E  
ENTER  
ONE  
MENU  
TOUCH  
COPY  
ONE TOUCH  
CH+  
COPY  
TUNER EDIT  
You only need to make these settings once  
(unless you change the placement of your  
current speaker system or add new speakers).  
TUNE  
TOP MENU  
DTV MENU  
ANALOG ATT  
T.EDIT  
S.RETRIEVER  
RETURN  
ST  
ST  
VOLUME  
LEVEL  
ENTER  
TUNE  
EFFECT/CH SEL  
MUTE  
GUIDE  
RETURN  
HDD  
CH  
DVD  
CH  
DVD/DVR  
SUBTITLE  
SETUP  
SUBTITLE  
CH-  
REC  
Important  
Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right)  
Press RECEIVER on the remote control,  
then press the SETUP button.  
Use ꢀ/to select the setting you want to  
adjust then press ENTER  
A. MCACC (VSX-516 only) – This is a quick  
and effective automatic surround setup  
(see Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (MCACC) on page 9).  
• For some of the settings below, you’ll have  
to connect the setup microphone to the  
front panel and place it about ear level at  
your normal listening position. See  
Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (MCACC) on page 9 if you’re unsure  
how to do this. Also see Other problems  
during Auto MCACC on page 10 for notes  
regarding high background noise levels  
and other possible interference.  
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2
.
M. MCACC (VSX-516 only) – Fine tune your  
speaker settings and customize the  
Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual  
MCACC speaker setup below).  
• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on  
and turn up the volume to the middle  
position.  
1
Select ‘M. MCACC’ from the System Setup  
SP SETUP – Specify the size, number,  
distance and overall balance of the  
speakers you’ve connected (see Manual  
MCACC speaker setup below).  
menu.  
See Using the System Setup menu above if  
you’re not already at this menu.  
IN ASSIG. – Specify what you’ve connected  
to the digital inputs (see The Input Assign  
menu on page 39).  
2
Select the setting you want to adjust.  
If you’re doing this for the first time, you might  
want to make these settings in order.  
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CH LEVEL – Make fine adjustments to the  
overall balance of your speaker system (see  
Fine Channel Level below).  
Caution  
• The test tones used in the System Setup  
are output at high volume (the volume  
increases to –18 dB automatically).  
SP DISTN. – Make precise delay settings  
for your speaker system (see Fine Speaker  
Distance below).  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select each channel in turn  
and adjust the levels (+/– 10 dB) as necessary.  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the volume of the selected  
speaker to match the reference speaker. When  
it sounds like both tones are the same volume,  
press (cursor down) to continue to the next  
channel.  
The last five settings are specifically for  
customizing the parameters explained in  
Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 36:  
EQ A. SET – Measure the acoustic  
characteristics of your room and  
automatically adjust the frequency balance  
of your speaker system (see Setting the  
Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on  
page 36).  
• 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.  
EQ COPY – Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ  
settings for manual adjustment (see  
Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ  
settings on page 36).  
C1 ADJ/C2 ADJ – Make detailed manual  
adjustments to your custom Acoustic  
Calibration EQ settings (see Setting the  
Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on  
page 37).  
3
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup  
menu.  
Fine Speaker Distance  
• Default setting: 3 m (all channels)  
For proper sound depth and separation with  
your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit  
of delay to some speakers so that all sounds  
will arrive at the listening position at the same  
time. The following setting can help you make  
detailed adjustments that you may not achieve  
using the Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (MCACC) on page 9.  
EQ CHECK – Check the ALL CH, F. ALIGN  
and custom settings (see Checking your  
Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on  
page 37).  
Fine Channel Level  
• Default setting: 0dB (all channels)  
You can achieve better surround sound by  
properly adjusting the overall balance of your  
speaker system. The following setting can help  
you make detailed adjustments that you may  
not achieve using the Automatically setting up  
for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9.  
1
Select ‘SP DISTN.’ from the Manual  
MCACC setup menu.  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the distance of the  
left channel from the listening position then  
press ENTER  
.
1
Select ‘CH LEVEL’ from the Manual  
MCACC setup menu.  
You’ll hear test tones from each speaker in  
turn. Since the left speaker is the main  
reference speaker, the level is fixed.  
3
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select each channel in turn  
and adjust the distance as necessary.  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the delay of the selected  
speaker to match the reference speaker. The  
delay is measured in terms of speaker distance  
from 0.1 to 9.0 meters.  
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The System Setup menu  
Listen to the reference speaker and use it to  
measure the target channel. From the listening  
position, face the two speakers with your arms  
outstretched pointing at each speaker.  
1
Select ‘EQ A. SET’ from the Manual  
MCACC setup menu.  
• Make sure the microphone is connected.  
• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is  
Try to make the two tones sound as if they are  
arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in  
front of you and between your arm span.  
automatically detected every time you  
switch on the system. Make sure it is on  
and the volume is at the middle position.  
• See Other problems during Auto MCACC on  
page 10 for notes regarding high  
background noise levels and other possible  
interference.  
2
Wait for the EQ Auto Setup to finish.  
As the receiver outputs test tones, the  
frequency balance is adjusted automatically  
for the following settings:  
When it sounds like the delay settings are  
matched up, press (cursor down) to confirm  
and continue to the next channel.  
A. CH All Channel Adjust is a ‘flat’ setting  
where all the speakers are set individually  
so no special weighting is given to any one  
channel.  
• For comparison purposes, the reference  
speaker will change depending on which  
speaker you select.  
• If you want to go back and adjust a  
F.ALG Front Align Adjust balances the  
overall sound so that all speakers are set in  
accordance with the front speaker settings  
(no equalization is applied to the front left  
and right channels).  
channel, simply use ꢀ/ꢁ to select it.  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
Acoustic Calibration EQ  
You will return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup  
menu after the Acoustic Calibration  
Equalization is set.  
Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of  
room equalizer for your speakers (excluding  
the subwoofer). It works by measuring the  
acoustic characteristics of your room and  
neutralizing the ambient characteristics that  
can color the original source material. This  
provides a ‘flat’ equalization setting. If you’re  
not satisfied with the automatic adjustment,  
you can also adjust these settings manually to  
get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.  
Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ  
settings  
If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic  
Calibration EQ (see Setting the Acoustic  
Calibration EQ manually below), we  
recommend copying the A. CH or the F.ALG  
settings from the EQ A. SET setup above (or  
from Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (MCACC) on page 9) to one of the  
custom (C1 or C2) settings. Instead of just a flat  
EQ curve, this will give you a reference point  
from which to start.  
Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ  
automatically  
If you have already completed Automatically  
setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on  
page 9, A. CH ADJ and F.ALG ADJ (below)  
should already be set. Therefore, if you want to  
adjust your settings manually, you can skip to  
Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually  
below.  
1
Select ‘EQ COPY’ from the Manual MCACC  
setup menu.  
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Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select C1 or C2 then use the  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select the channel you want  
ꢂ/ꢃ buttons to select the setting you want  
to copy.  
and adjust to your liking.  
Use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select the frequency  
and ꢂ/ꢃ to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re  
finished, use the ꢀ/ꢁ buttons to select the  
channel display (for example R EQ for the right  
channel or SB EQ for the surround back  
channel) then ꢂ/ꢃ to proceed to the next  
channel.  
• You can also copy from one custom setting  
to another. For more on the A. CH and  
F.ALG settings, see Setting the Acoustic  
Calibration EQ automatically above.  
3
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select ‘COPY? YES’ to copy  
and confirm.  
You can also use ꢂ/ꢃ to select COPY? NO to  
cancel.  
• The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you  
selected F.ALG ADJ.  
• The OVER! indicator shows in the display if  
the frequency adjustment is too drastic  
and might distort. If this happens, bring the  
level down until OVER! disappears from  
the display.  
Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ  
manually  
Before manually adjusting the Acoustic  
Calibration EQ, we recommend copying the A.  
CH or the F.ALG settings from the auto setup  
above (or from Automatically setting up for  
surround sound (MCACC) on page 9) to one of  
the custom settings. Instead of just a flat EQ  
curve, this will give you a reference point from  
which to start (see Copying your Acoustic  
Calibration EQ settings above for how to do  
this).  
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’ band (TRM shows in the display).  
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select TRM then use ꢂ/ꢃ to  
raise or lower the channel level for the  
current speaker.  
1
Select ‘C1 ADJ’ or ‘C2 ADJ’ from the  
Manual MCACC setup menu.  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ and ENTER to select which  
method you want to use to adjust the overall  
frequency balance.  
It is best to choose whichever one you copied  
to the custom setting in Copying your Acoustic  
Calibration EQ settings above.  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
Press RETURN once more to go back to the  
Manual MCACC setup menu.  
Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ  
settings  
After you have completed an automatic or  
manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment,  
you can check the ALL CH, F.ALIGN and  
CUSTOM1/2 settings in the display.  
A. CH ADJ – All the speakers can be set  
independently so no special weighting is  
given to any one channel. When adjusting,  
test tones will sound for each individual  
channel.  
F.ALG ADJ – Speakers are set in  
accordance with the front speaker  
settings. The sound of the test tone will  
alternate between the left front (reference)  
speaker and the target speaker.  
1
Select ‘EQ CHECK’ from the Manual  
MCACC setup menu.  
2
Use ꢂ/and ENTER to select the setting  
you want to check.  
• It is useful to do this while a source is  
playing so you can compare settings.  
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The System Setup menu  
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Use ꢂ/to select the channel you want,  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose the speaker(s) that  
using ꢀ/ꢁ to check the settings.  
The MCACC channel EQ indicators in the front  
panel display will light accordingly.  
you want to set then select a speaker size.  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select the size of each of the  
following speakers:  
Front (F) – Select LARGE if your front  
speakers reproduce bass frequencies  
effectively, or if you didn’t connect a  
subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass  
4
When you're finished, press RETURN.  
You will return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.  
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frequencies to the subwoofer.  
Manual speaker setup  
These settings optimize surround sound  
performance (if you’re satisfied with the settings  
made in Using the Quick Setup on page 8 or (VSX-  
516 only) Automatically setting up for surround  
sound (MCACC) on page 9, adjustment may not  
be necessary). You only need to make these  
settings once (unless you change the placement  
of your current speaker system or add new  
speakers).  
Center (C) – 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).  
Surround (S) – Select LARGE if your  
surround speakers reproduce bass  
frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to  
send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t  
connect surround speakers choose NO  
(the sound of the surround channels is  
sent to the other speakers).  
1
Select SP SETUP from the System Setup  
menu.  
2
Use ꢀ/to select the setting you want to  
adjust then press ENTER  
.
SP SET – Specify size / number of speakers  
connected (see Speaker setting below).  
X.OVER – Specify which frequencies will  
be sent to the subwoofer (see Crossover  
network below).  
CH LEVEL – Adjust overall balance of your  
speaker system (see Channel level below).  
SP DISTN. – Specify the distance of your  
speakers from the listening position (see  
Speaker Distance below).  
• (VSX-516 model only) Surround Back (SB) –  
Select LARGE if your surround back  
speaker reproduce bass frequencies  
effectively. Select SMALL to send bass  
frequencies to the other speakers or  
subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround  
2
back speaker choose NO.  
Subwoofer (SW) – LFE signals and bass  
frequencies of channels set to SMALL are  
output from the subwoofer when YES is  
selected. Choose the PLUS setting if you  
want the subwoofer to output bass sound  
continuously or you want deeper bass (the  
bass frequencies that would normally  
3
Press RETURN after making the  
adjustments necessary for each setting.  
Speaker setting  
Use this setting to specify your speaker  
configuration (size, number of speakers).  
1
Select SP SET from the SP SETUP menu.  
Note  
1 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer is fixed to YES. Also, the center, surround, and surround back speak-  
er can’t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.  
2 If the surround speakers are set to NO, the surround back speaker will automatically be set to NO.  
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come out the front and center speakers are  
also routed to the subwoofer). If you did  
not connect a subwoofer choose NO (the  
4
Adjust the level of each channel using ꢂ/ꢃ.  
1
If you selected T. TONE M., use ꢀ/ꢁ to switch  
speakers.  
bass is output from other speakers).  
The T. TONE A. setup outputs test tones in the  
following order (depends on speaker settings):  
Crossover network  
L C R RS SB* LS SW  
*VSX-516 model only  
• Default setting: 100Hz  
This setting decides the cutoff between bass  
sounds playing back from the speakers  
Adjust the level of each speaker as the test  
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tone is emitted.  
selected as LARGE, or the subwoofer, and bass  
sounds playing back from those selected as  
Speaker Distance  
2
SMALL. It also decides where the cutoff will  
For good sound depth and separation from  
your system, you need to specify the distance  
be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.  
5
1
Select ‘X.OVER’ from the SP SETUP menu.  
of your speakers from the listening position.  
The receiver can then add the proper delay  
needed for effective surround sound.  
2
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to choose the frequency cutoff  
point.  
Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent  
to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).  
1
Select ‘SP DISTN.’ from the SP SETUP menu.  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to choose the speaker that you  
want then set the distance.  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to adjust the distance of each  
speaker (in 0.1 meter increments).  
Channel level  
Using these settings, you can adjust the overall  
balance of your speaker system.  
1
2
Select CH LEVEL from the SP SETUP menu.  
The Input Assign menu  
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to select a setup option.  
T. TONE M. – Move the test tone manually  
from speaker to speaker and adjust  
individual channel levels.  
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.  
T. TONE A. – Adjust channel levels as the  
test tone moves from speaker to speaker  
automatically.  
Assigning the digital inputs  
• Default settings:  
3
Confirm your selected setup option.  
COAX 1 (coaxial) – DVD  
COAX 2 (coaxial) – DVR  
OPT 1 (optical) – CD  
3
The test tones will start after you press ENTER.  
Note  
1 If you can’t get good bass results, listen to the bass response with the subwoofer set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers  
set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option  
is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.  
2 For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker setting above.  
3 After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output.  
4 • If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level  
of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).  
• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.  
• You can change the channel levels at any time by using EFFECT/CH SEL and LEVEL +/– on the remote control. You can set  
two channel levels: one for DVD 5.1 and one for the listening modes.  
5 For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speaker is the same distance from the listening position.  
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The System Setup menu  
You only need to do this if you didn’t connect  
your digital components according to the  
defaults above. This tells the receiver what  
component is connected to which terminal so  
it corresponds to the buttons on the remote.  
DUAL MONO – Isolate one channel when  
listening to discs with dual mono encoding  
(see Dual Mono Setup below).  
LFE ATT – Set the attenuator level for the  
LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup below).  
1
Select ‘IN ASSIG.’ from the System Setup  
3
Use ꢂ/ꢃ to make the adjustments  
menu.  
necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN  
to confirm after each screen.  
2
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select ‘DIG.IN’ then press  
ENTER.  
Dynamic Range Control Setup  
3
Use ꢀ/ꢁ to select the number of the  
• Default setting: OFF  
digital input to which you’ve connected your  
digital component.  
The numbers correspond with the numbers  
beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.  
Specifies the amount of dynamic range  
adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS  
soundtracks:  
MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud  
sounds are reduced in volume while  
quieter sounds are increased).  
4
Select the component that corresponds  
with the one you connected to that input.  
• Use the ꢂ/buttons and ENTER to select  
DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or OFF.  
MID – Mid setting.  
OFF – No dynamic range adjustment (use  
when listening at higher volume).  
• If you assign a digital input to a certain  
function (for example, DVD) then any  
digital inputs previously assigned to that  
function will automatically be switched off.  
Dual Mono Setup  
• Default setting: CH1  
5
Press RETURN when you’re finished.  
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby  
1
Digital soundtracks should be played:  
CH2 – Only channel 2 is played  
The Other setup menu  
CH1 CH2 – Both channels are played  
through the front speakers  
The Other menu is where you can make  
customized settings to reflect how you are  
using the receiver.  
CH1 – Only channel 1 is played  
1
Select OTHER from the System Setup  
LFE Attenuator Setup  
menu.  
• Default setting: LFEATT 0 dB  
2
Use ꢀ/to select the setting you want to  
Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent  
ultra-low bass tones (included with some  
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources) from  
distorting the sound from the speakers:  
adjust then press ENTER  
If you are doing this for the first time, you may  
want to adjust these settings in order:  
.
DRC – Specify the amount of dynamic  
range adjustment to Dolby Digital  
soundtracks (see Dynamic Range Control  
Setup below).  
LFEATT 0 – No limiting (recommended  
setting)  
LFEATT 10 – 10 dB of limiting  
LFEATT ** – No sound from LFE channel  
Note  
1 This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.  
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Using the tuner  
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Chapter 8:  
Using the tuner  
3
Use the number buttons to enter the  
frequency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0,  
6, 0, 0.  
Listening to the radio  
The following steps show you how to tune in to  
FM and AM radio broadcasts and memorize  
the frequency for recall later.  
If you make a mistake halfway through, press  
(SHIFT +) D.ACCESS twice to cancel the  
frequency and start over.  
1
Press AM or FM to select the tuner band.  
2
Tune to a station.  
There are three ways to do this:  
Saving station presets  
Automatic tuning – Press and hold TUNE  
+/– (VSX-516 model) / TUNING +/– (VSX-416  
model) for about a second. Searching  
automatically stops at the next station.  
This receiver can memorize up to 30 stations,  
1
stored in three banks of 10 stations each.  
1
Tune to a station you want to memorize.  
Manual tuning – To change the frequency  
one step at a time, press TUNE +/– (VSX-  
516 model) / TUNING +/– (VSX-416 model).  
2
Press T.EDIT (VSX-516 model) / (SHIFT +)  
TUNER EDIT (VSX-416 model).  
The display shows ST. MEMORY, then a  
blinking memory class.  
High speed tuning – Press and hold  
TUNE +/– (VSX-516 model) / TUNING +/–  
(VSX-416 model) continuously.  
3
Press (SHIFT +) CLASS (VSX-516 model) /  
CLASS (VSX-416 model) to select one of the  
three classes then press ST +/– (VSX-516  
model) / STATION +/– (VSX-416 model) to  
select the station preset you want.  
Use the MULTI JOG dial after pressing  
STATION (front panel) to select station  
presets.  
If the signal is weak, press the (SHIFT +) MPX  
(VSX-516 model) / MPX (VSX-416 model) button  
to switch the receiver into mono reception  
mode.  
Tuning directly to a station  
VSX-516 model only  
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency  
of the station you want to listen to. In this case,  
you can simply enter the frequency directly  
using the number buttons on the remote  
control.  
4
Press ENTER to store the station.  
Naming station presets  
You can name your station presets for easy  
recall.  
1
2
Press FM or AM to select the band.  
1
Choose the preset you want to name.  
See Listening to station presets below.  
Press (SHIFT +) D.ACCESS (Direct Access).  
Note  
1 When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting is also stored.  
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Press ‘T.EDIT’ (VSX-516 model) / (SHIFT +)  
TUNER EDIT (VSX-416 model).  
A cursor appears at the first character position.  
Changing the frequency step  
If you find that you can’t tune into stations  
successfully, the frequency step may not be  
suitable for your country/region. Here’s how to  
switch the setting:  
3
Input the name you want then press ENTER.  
Names can be up to four characters long.  
• Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the  
ST +/– (VSX-516 model) / STATION +/– (VSX-  
416 model) buttons (remote) to select  
characters, and ENTER to confirm. If no  
character is input, a space is input.  
1
Switch the receiver into standby.  
2
On the front panel, press STANDBY/  
ON while you press and hold the TUNER EDIT  
button.  
The channel tuning step alternates between  
10K STEP and 9K STEP each time you do this.  
Tip  
• Once you have named a station preset, you  
can press (SHIFT +) TUNER DISP (VSX-516  
model) / DISPLAY (VSX-416 model) when  
listening to a station to switch the display  
between the name and the frequency.  
Listening to station presets  
You will need to have some presets stored to do  
this. See Saving station presets on page 41 if  
you haven’t done this already.  
1
Press AM or FM to select the tuner.  
2
Press (SHIFT +) CLASS (VSX-516 model) /  
CLASS (VSX-416 model) to select the class in  
which the station is stored.  
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B  
and C.  
3
Press ST+/– (VSX-516 model) / STATION  
+/– (VSX-416 model) to select the station  
preset you want.  
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Making recordings  
09  
Chapter 9:  
Making recordings  
Refer to the instructions that came with the  
recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most  
video recorders set the audio recording level  
automatically—check the component’s  
instruction manual if you’re unsure.  
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).  
5
Start recording, then start playback of the  
source component.  
Keep in mind you can’t make a digital  
recording from an analog source or vice-versa,  
so make sure the components you are  
recording to/from are hooked up in the same  
way (see Connecting up on page 11 for more on  
connections).  
RECEIVER  
SLEEP DIMMER ANALOG ATT  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
INPUT SELECT  
INPUT SELECTOR  
DVD 5.1  
MULTI CONTROL  
TV CTRL  
DVD5.1  
RECEIVER  
DVD  
TV  
DVR  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD-R  
CD  
FM  
AM  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
MIDNIGHT/  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
STEREO  
Above: VSX-416 (left) and VSX-516 (right)  
Select the source you want to record.  
1
Use the input select buttons (INPUT  
SELECTOR).  
2
Select the input signal (if necessary).  
Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to select  
the input signal corresponding to the source  
component (see page 31 for more on this).  
3
Prepare the source you want to record.  
Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video,  
DVD etc.  
4
Prepare the recorder.  
Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the  
recording device and set the recording levels.  
1
Note  
1 The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.  
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Controlling the rest of your system  
Chapter 10:  
Controlling the rest of your  
system  
VSX-516 model only  
2
Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the  
component you want to control.  
The LED lights.  
Setting the remote to control  
other components  
3
Use the number buttons to enter the  
Most components can be assigned to one of  
the MULTI CONTROL buttons using the  
component’s manufacturer preset code stored  
in the remote.  
preset code.  
You can find the preset codes on page 49.  
The LED blinks again after you enter the code.  
If the correct code has been input the power of  
the component being input will turn on or off.  
However, please note that there are cases  
where only certain functions may be  
controllable after assigning the proper preset  
code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the  
remote control will not work for the model that  
you are using.  
The power of the component being input will  
only turn on or off if that component is able to  
be turned on directly by remote control.  
• You can only input a code for the component  
type written on each MULTI CONTROL  
button.1  
Note  
• Even if you don’t input a preset code for the  
TV (TV/SAT MULTI CONTROL button) you  
will be able to control your TV using the  
dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote if  
you have assigned it to the TV CTRL button.  
• After one minute of inactivity, the remote  
automatically exits the operation.  
Selecting preset codes directly  
4
Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different  
code, or to enter a code for another  
component you want to control.  
TUNER DISP  
CLASS  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
ENTER  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
INPUT SELECT  
5
When you’re done, press RECEIVER.  
DISC  
MULTI CONTROL  
TV CTRL  
DVD5.1  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
+10  
CD-R/TAPE  
CD  
FM  
AM  
RECEIVER  
INFO  
TV CONTROL  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
STANDARD ADV.SURR  
STEREO  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
press and hold the 1 button.  
The LED blinks.  
Note  
1 • TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the TV/SAT or TV CTRL button.  
• You can’t assign the AM / FM or RECEIVER buttons.  
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Direct function  
Clearing all the remote control  
• Default setting: ON  
settings  
You can use the direct function feature to  
control one component using the remote  
control while at the same time, using your  
receiver to playback a different component.  
This could let you, for example, use the remote  
control to set up and listen to a CD on the  
receiver and then use the remote control to  
rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue  
to listen to your CD player.  
You can clear all presets and restore the  
factory default settings.  
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
press and hold the 0 button for three seconds.  
The LED blinks three times indicating the  
settings have been restored to the factory  
presets.  
When direct function is on, any component  
you select (using the MULTI CONTROL  
buttons) will be selected by both the receiver  
and the remote control. When you turn direct  
function off, you can operate the remote  
1
control without affecting the receiver.  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
press and hold the 4 button.  
The LED blinks.  
2
Press the MULTI CONTROL button for  
the component you want to control.  
The LED lights.  
3
Use the number buttons to enter either  
1 (direct on) or 2 (direct off).  
The LED blinks again.  
4
Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other  
components you want to control.  
5
When you’re done, press RECEIVER.  
Note  
1 You can’t use direct function with the AM / FM and TV CTRL functions.  
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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 44 for more  
on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.  
• The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to  
the TV CTRL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
TVꢀ  
Switches the DTV on or off.  
DTV  
Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.  
Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.)  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV  
TV  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV CH +/– Selects channels.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV  
TV VOL +/– Adjust the TV volume.  
TOP MENU Use as the TEXT ON button.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV  
TV  
Select different menus from the DTV functions.  
Select the menu screen.  
DTV  
MENU  
AUDIO  
GUIDE  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV  
Use as the AUDIO button.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/DTV  
TV  
Use as the GUIDE button for navigating.  
Use as the TEXT OFF button.  
Number  
Buttons  
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV  
(SHIFT +) 7 Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu.  
DTV  
(SHIFT +) 8 Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV  
(SHIFT +) 9 Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu. DTV  
(SHIFT +) 0 Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu. DTV  
Switches DTV on or off.  
DTV  
Use to choose the ‘A’ commands on a Satellite TV menu. Satellite TV  
Use to choose the ‘B’ commands on a Satellite TV menu. Satellite TV  
Use to choose the ‘C’ commands on a Satellite TV menu. Satellite TV  
Use to choose the ‘D’ commands on a Satellite TV menu. Satellite TV  
Use to choose the ‘E’ commands on a Satellite TV menu. Satellite TV  
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Button(s) Function  
Components  
+10 button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV DTV  
channel.  
INFO  
Press to get information on DTV programs.  
Use to enter a channel.  
DTV  
ENTER/  
DISC  
Cable TV/TV/DTV  
ꢂꢃꢁꢀ& Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen. DTV  
ENTER  
ENTER brings up the DTV menus.  
Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV  
screen.  
Controls for other components  
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the  
receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 44 for more  
on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.  
Button (s) Function  
Components  
SOURCEPress to switch the component between standby and on. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Press to return to the start of the current track.  
CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD player  
Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.  
Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.  
Press to advance to the start of the next track.  
Cassette deck  
CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/  
Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks. LD player  
Pause playback or recording.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Start playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Hold down for fast forward playback.  
Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open). DVR player/Cassette deck  
ì REC  
Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this  
MD/CD-R/VCR/ DVR player/  
Cassette deck  
(SHIFT+) button must be pressed twice to take effect.  
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Button (s) Function  
Components  
REC STOP Stops recording.  
DVR player  
(SHIFT+)  
Number  
buttons  
Directly access tracks on a program source.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player  
DVD/DVR player  
Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen  
display.  
+10 button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press +10  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD  
player  
then 3 to select track 13.)  
ENTER/  
DISC  
Changes the search mode.  
Chooses the disc.  
DVD  
Multiple CD player  
VCR  
Use as the ENTER button.  
Displays the setup screen for DVR players.  
Changes sides of the LD.  
DVR player  
LD player  
TOPMENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu.  
DVD/DVR/LD player  
MENU  
Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you DVD/DVR player  
are using.  
Pauses the tape.  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
DVD/DVR player  
Stops the tape.  
ENTER  
ꢂ/ꢃ  
Starts playback.  
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape.  
ꢂꢃꢁ& Navigates DVD menu/options.  
ENTER  
GUIDE  
Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.  
DVR player  
CH +/–  
Selects channels.  
VCR/DVR player  
(SHIFT+/)  
AUDIO  
(SHIFT+)  
Changes the audio language, channel or track.  
DVD/DVR/LD/CD player  
DVD/DVR player  
DVR player  
SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.  
(SHIFT+)  
HDD  
(SHIFT+)  
Switches to the hard disk controls when using a  
DVD/HDD recorder.  
DVR player  
DVD  
(SHIFT+)  
Switches to the DVD controls when using a DVD/  
HDD recorder.  
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Preset Code List  
10  
You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but  
please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the  
model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable  
after assigning the proper preset code.  
AIWA 660  
NEC 659  
GRANDIENTE 630  
PIONEER 600, 667  
DVD  
Manufacturer Code  
TOSHIBA 001  
SONY 002  
VCR  
Manufacturer Code  
RCA 401, 413, 415  
ZENITH 403  
CD  
Manufacturer Code  
DENON 309  
JVC 303  
PANASONIC 003  
JVC 004  
SAMSUNG 005  
SHARP 006  
AKAI 007  
RCA 009, 011  
DENON 010  
HITACHI 012  
PHILIPS 013  
ZENITH 014  
THOMSON 015  
SONY 016 (video game)  
MICROSOFT 017  
(Videogame)  
MAGNAVOX 414  
FISHER 412, 426, 427  
PANASONIC 408, 432, 433, MARANTZ 323  
462, 463, 473  
TOSHIBA 405, 464, 474  
JVC 407, 428, 429, 430, 431 RCA 302, 319  
HITACHI 406, 434, 436, 465, SONY 301, 316, 317, 318  
472  
SONY 404, 416, 417, 457,  
458, 459, 460, 461, 475,  
476, 477, 478  
MITSUBISHI 409, 420, 421,  
422, 423, 424, 466, 467,  
470  
SANYO 410, 425, 435, 468  
SHARP 402, 418, 419, 469,  
471  
GOLDSTAR 411  
GRADIENTE 441  
PIONEER 400  
PANASONIC 304, 326  
KENWOOD 310, 311, 321  
STB (SATELLITE/  
TV / SAT  
TV CTRL  
CATV)  
Manufacturer Code  
AICHI DENSI 734  
DX ANNTENA 732, 733  
FUJITSU 722, 723, 724  
HITACHI 721  
MASPRO 729  
NEC 720  
PANASONIC 725, 726, 728  
SUMITOMO 730  
TOSHIBA 719  
JERROLD 701, 702, 703, 704,  
711, 712, 713 , 714, 715, 716  
SA 705, 706, 708, 709, 731  
ZENITH 707, 717, 710  
PIONEER 700, 718  
ONKYO 307, 308, 320  
PHILIPS 312, 313, 322  
TEAC 305, 306, 324, 325,  
327  
YAMAHA 314, 315, 328  
PIONEER 300  
CD-R  
Manufacturer Code  
PHILIPS 346  
PIONEER 345  
YAMAHA 347  
PIONEER 000, 008, 020  
LD  
Manufacturer Code  
SONY 101  
MD  
On digital STB  
PANASONIC 105, 106  
PHILIPS 104  
KENWOOD 103  
RCA 107  
Manufacturer Code  
SONY 901  
TV / SAT  
TV CTRL  
DVD Recorder  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 456, 487, 488, 489  
TOSHIBA 485  
Manufacturer Code  
RCA 201, 203, 209  
SONY 202, 557  
ECHOSTAR 205  
PRIMESTAR 206  
BELL 208  
TOSHIBA 555  
SHARP 554  
AIWA 562, 563, 564  
HITACHI 556  
KENWOOD 903  
SHARP 902  
TEAC 904  
ONKYO 905  
DENON 906  
PIONEER 900  
PIONEER 100, 111  
TV / SAT  
TV CTRL  
TV  
PANASONIC 486  
Manufacturer Code  
RCA 601, 615, 616, 617, 618  
ZENITH 603, 620  
TAPE  
Manufacturer Code  
DENON 810  
DAT  
MAGNAVOX 612, 629  
GE 611, 628  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 907  
FISHER 813  
GENERAL 666  
PHILIPS 607  
SONY 604  
PANASONIC 608, 622  
TOSHIBA 605, 626, 663  
SHARP 602, 619, 627  
JVC 551, 552, 553  
MASPRO 559, 560, 561  
PANASONIC 558  
PIONEER 200  
JVC 802  
PANASONIC 803  
KENWOOD 804, 807  
ONKYO 808, 809  
SONY 801, 806  
TEAC 805  
YAMAHA 811, 812  
PIONEER 800  
TV / SAT  
TV CTRL  
DTV  
HITACHI 606, 624, 625, 664 Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 207, 229, 231, 232  
PANASONIC 226, 230  
JVC 227  
SANYO 621, 614  
MITSUBISHI 609  
GOLDSTAR 610, 623  
JVC 613, 665  
TOSHIBA 228  
FUNAI 658  
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Chapter 11:  
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 appliances being used. If the  
trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer  
authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
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.  
Problem  
Remedy  
The power does not turn on.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.  
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the  
rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.  
• If the power shuts off automatically, take the unit to your nearest  
Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.  
• The unit may have been switched on using the wrong voltage  
setting. Make sure you switch the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear  
panel to the right voltage for your country or region, then reset the  
unit (page 52) before switching on again.  
No sound is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to  
Connecting up on page 11).  
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.  
No image is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to  
Connecting up on page 11).  
• Select the correct component (use the input select buttons).  
Considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
• Connect the antenna (page 16) and adjust the position for best  
reception.  
• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and  
secure to a wall (or connect an outdoor FM antenna).  
• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 16).  
Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the  
receiver (or move antennas farther away from equipment causing  
noise).  
Broadcast stations cannot be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 16).  
selected automatically.  
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Problem  
Remedy  
No sound from surround or  
center speakers.  
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 17).  
• Refer to Speaker setting on page 38 to check the speaker settings.  
• Refer to Channel level on page 39 to check the speaker levels.  
No sound from surround back • Refer to Speaker setting on page 38 to check the surround back  
speaker (VSX-516 model only).  
speaker settings.  
• Refer to Channel level on page 39 to check the speaker levels.  
• Refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 31 to  
make sure surround back channel processing and the sound mode  
are set for surround back sound.  
No sound from subwoofer.  
• Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.  
• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.  
• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have  
an LFE channel.  
• Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker setting on page 38 to YES  
or PLUS.  
• Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 40 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT  
10.  
Noise during playback of a  
cassette deck.  
• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the noise  
disappears.  
No sound is output or a noise • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral  
is output when software with  
DTS is played back.  
position.  
During a playback search,  
noise is output from a DTS  
compatible CD player.  
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to  
prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.  
Can’t operate the remote  
control.  
• Replace the batteries (refer to page 5).  
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel  
(refer to page 5).  
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.  
The display is dark or off.  
• Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly to return to the default.  
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Resetting the main unit  
Power cord caution  
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s  
settings to the factory default. Use the front  
panel controls to do this.  
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull  
out the plug by tugging the cord and never  
touch the power cord when your hands are wet  
as this could cause a short circuit or an electric  
shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of  
furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the  
cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it  
with other cords. The power cords should be  
routed such that they are not likely to be  
stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause  
a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the  
power cord once in a while. When you find it  
damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized  
service center or your dealer for a replacement.  
1
Switch the receiver into standby.  
2
While holding down the TONE button,  
press and hold the  
about three seconds.  
STANDBY/ON button for  
3
When you see RESET? appear in the  
display, press the ENTER button.  
OK? shows in the display.  
4
Press SETUP to confirm.  
OK appears in the display to indicate that the  
receiver has been reset to the factory default  
settings.  
Switching the speaker impedance  
We recommend using speakers of 8 with this  
system, but it is possible to switch the imped-  
ance setting if you plan to use speakers with a  
6 impedance rating.  
With the receiver in standby, press the  
SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 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 .  
SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your  
speakers are rated at 8 or more.  
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Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
Specifications  
DVR/VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75  
Amplifier section  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
Continuous power output (stereo)  
DVR/VCR, MONITOR OUT . . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Front . . . . . . . 100 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 )  
Frequency response  
Maximum Power output (surround)  
DVR/VCR, DVD/LD,  
Front  
TV/SAT MONITOR . . . . . . 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB  
Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB  
. . . . . .130 W per channel (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 8 )  
Center . . . . . . . . . . 130 W (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 8 )  
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 W per channel  
(1 kHz, THD 10 %, 8 )  
Surround Back (VSX-516 model only)  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 8 )  
FM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF  
(1.3 µV/75 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dBf  
Stereo: 38.6 dBf  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . 60 dB (400 kHz)  
Stereo Separation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz  
Audio section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency response  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD,  
TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB  
0
6
(
1 dB)  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
Antenna Input (DIN). . . . . . . . . .75 unbalanced  
DVR/VCR REC, CD-R/TAPE/  
AM Tuner Section  
MD REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/2.2 kΩ  
Frequency Range  
Tone control  
9 kHz step . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz  
10 kHz step . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1700 kHz  
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . 350 µV/m  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB  
Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB (100 Hz)  
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB (10 kHz)  
Loudness . . . . . . +10 dB/+5 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)  
(at volume level –50 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio DIN (Continuous  
Miscellaneous  
Power requirements  
Black model. . . . . . .AC 110 V/AC 120 V to 127 V/  
AC 220 V/AC 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Silver model  
rated power output / 50 mW)  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 dB/64 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited,  
Australia model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 240 V, 50 Hz  
All other models . . .AC 110 V/AC 120 V to 127 V/  
AC 220 V/AC 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
A network)  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 dB  
Power consumption  
VSX-416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 W  
VSX-516 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 W  
In standby . . . . . . . . . . .0.5 W (AC 220 V/50 Hz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 dB  
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Dimensions  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic",  
"Surround EX", and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
VSX-416  
. . . . . . .420 (W) mm x 158 (H) mm x 348 (D) mm  
VSX-516  
. . . . . 420 (W) mm x 158 (H) mm x 352.5 (D) mm  
Weight (without package)  
VSX-416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4 kg  
VSX-516 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5 kg  
"DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and  
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
Furnished Parts  
VSX-516 model only – Microphone (for Auto  
MCACC setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6). . . . . . . . . . 2  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cords:  
VSX-416/516-K (black models). . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
(Round 2-pin type and Australian type)  
VSX-416/516-S  
(silver models - Except Australian model) . . . 3  
(Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type,  
UK 3-pin type)  
Power plug adaptor (VSX-416/516-K only) . . . . . . 1  
J-shaped plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
These operating instructions  
Note  
• Specifications and the design are subject  
to possible modifications without notice,  
due to improvements.  
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 thinners, benzine, insecticide  
sprays or other chemicals on or near this  
unit, since these will corrode the surface.  
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Copyright © 2006 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER CORPORATION  
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PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.  
P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90810-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.  
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901  
PIONEER EUROPE NV  
Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.  
253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300  
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Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270  
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