User manual PIONEER VSX-816-S

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-816-S/-K Operating Instructions IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. [. . . ] and other countries. English Deutsch Compressed audio compatibility Note that although most standard bit/ sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatible, some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list below shows compatible formats for compressed audio files: · MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2. 5 Audio Layer 3) ­ Sampling rates: 8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: . mp3 · WMA (Windows Media Audio) ­ Sampling rates: 32 kHz / 44. 1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: . wma; WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No · AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) ­ Sampling rates: 11. 025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File extension: . m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No Français About WMA Italiano Nederlands Español The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that this receiver can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. This unit plays back WMA files encoded using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '. wma'. Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows Media® Player may not play. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other compatibility information · VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes1 · DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRMprotected audio files will not play in this receiver). Note 1 Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly. 35 En 08 The System Setup menu Chapter 8: The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you're using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT · Surr Back System ­ Specify how you are using your surround back speakers (see Surround back speaker setting below). · Auto MCACC ­ This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup (see Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9). · Manual MCACC ­ Fine tune your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC speaker setup below). · Manual SP Setup ­ Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you've connected (see Manual speaker setup on page 41). · Input Assign ­ Specify what you've connected to the digital and component video inputs (see The Input Assign menu on page 58). · Other Setup ­ Make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 59). SOURCE D. ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT TOP MENU TUNE MENU DTV MENU SETUP ST ST T. EDIT RETURN ENTER TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL DVD TV CD-R/TAPE DVR USB TV CTRL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL CD FM AM RECEIVER 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. · If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. 3 Select the setting you want to adjust. System Setup 1. Surr Back System 2. Auto MCACC 3. Manual MCACC 4. Manual SP Setup 5. Input Assign 6. Other Setup Surround back speaker setting · Default setting: Normal (SB) There are several ways you can use the surround back speaker channels with this system. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in another room. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you're not already at this screen. : Exit 36 En The System Setup menu 08 System Setup 1. Surr Back System 2. Auto MCACC 3. Manual MCACC 4. Manual SP Setup 5. Input Assign 6. Other Setup 1. Surround Back System Surr Back System Normal (SB) ] · If you're using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if you're not already at this screen. System Setup 1. Surr Back System 2. Auto MCACC 3. Manual MCACC 4. Manual SP Setup 5. Input Assign 6. Other Setup 3. Manual MCACC a. Fine Ch Level b. Fine SP Distance c. EQ AUTO Setting d. EQ Data Copy e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f . EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g. EQ Data Check : Exit :Return English : Exit : Finish 2 Select the surround back speaker setting. · Normal (SB) ­ Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup. · Second Zone ­ Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see Second Zone speaker B setup on page 54). · Front Bi-Amp ­ Select this setting if you're bi-amping your front speakers (see Biamping your front speakers on page 55). You return to the System Setup menu. Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Manual MCACC speaker setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you're more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 9. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers). [. . . ] . 60 dB Audio section · Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . 200 mV/47 k · Frequency response 0 6 CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . 75 unbalanced · Output (Level/Impedance) DVR/VCR REC, CD-R/TAPE/ MD REC . +10 dB/+5 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz) (at volume level ­50 dB) · Signal-to-Noise Ratio DIN (Continuous rated power output / 50 mW) CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . [. . . ]