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Page 1: Operating Instructions
• Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions... - Page 2 Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1016TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 310–952–2915 IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS —... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. - Page 5 LFE Attenuator Setup ......48 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays..48 Video Converter Setup .
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Page 6: Before You Start
• Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field. -
Page 7: Ventilation
Before you start Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 8 in. (20 cm) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions. -
Page 8: 02 5 Minute Guide
5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. - Page 9 5 minute guide DIALOG E SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER INPUT SOURCE SELECT D.ACCESS TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU SETUP TUNE CATEGORY GUIDE DVR 2 TV CONTROL DVR1 TV CTRL INPUT TV VOL XM RADIO SELECT CD-R TUNER RECEIVER Switch on the receiver and your TV. Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel.
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Page 10: Problems When Using The Auto Mcacc Setup
5 minute guide Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. -
Page 11: Connecting Your Equipment
RROUND 1 1 1 3 1 DVR/VCR2 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor. Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor on page 56. -
Page 12: When Making Cable Connections
Connecting your equipment 10 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels. Connecting additional amplifiers on page 44 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 17 for powered subwoofer connection). 11 Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs. -
Page 13: Connecting Your Tv And Dvd Player
Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player VIDEO VSX-1016TXV ANTENNA OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 ASSIGNABLE (CD) ASSIG- NABLE S-VIDEO HDMI CONTROL VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD... -
Page 14: Connecting A Dvd/Hdd Recorder, Vcr And Other Video Sources
Connecting your equipment Connect an optical-type your set-top box to the OPTICAL 2 (TV/SAT) input. Use an optical cable for the connection. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. -
Page 15: Connecting Digital Audio Sources
Connecting your equipment VSX-1016TXV ANTENNA OPTICAL DIGITAL IN 1 COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 ASSIGNABLE (CD) ASSIG- NABLE S-VIDEO HDMI CONTROL VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO... -
Page 16: About The Wma9 Pro Decoder
Connecting your equipment About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media 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. -
Page 17: Installing Your Speaker System
Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. -
Page 18: Placing The Speakers
Connecting your equipment Bare wire connections Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. A). To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (fig. -
Page 19: Thx Speaker System Setup
Connecting your equipment The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. º... -
Page 20: Connecting External Antennas
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation. -
Page 21: Controls And Displays
Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel PHASE STANDBY / ON CONTROL PHASE ACOUSTIC LISTENING DVD/LD TV /SAT CONTROL MODE ENTER MULTI JOG PHONES SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM TUNING/ RETURN TONE SETUP STATION MULTI JOG MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options. -
Page 22: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit
Controls and displays 13 Input source buttons Press to select an input source (press VIDEO SELECT repeatedly to select the video source (page 49)). 14 VIDEO/GAME INPUT See Connecting a component to the front panel inputs on page 16. 15 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. -
Page 23: Display
Controls and displays Display SIGNAL DIGITAL AUTO WMA9 Pro SBL SB DIGITAL ANALOG PRO LOGIC ADV.SURROUND STEREO STANDARD SLEEP SIGNAL indicators Light to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (page 29). -
Page 24: Remote Control
Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER INPUT SELECT CD-R SLEEP DIALOG E D.ACCESS TOP MENU TUNE DTV MENU SETUP TUNE CATEGORY GUIDE TV CONTROL INPUT TV VOL SELECT DTV ON/OFF AUDIO SUBTITLE DISP STANDARD MULTI OPE AUTO SURR SHIFT EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press... - Page 25 Controls and displays TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source button.
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Page 26: Listening To Your System
Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro), settings and status of the receiver. -
Page 27: Using The Home Thx Modes
Listening to your system • 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers) • 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above • Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX) -
Page 28: Listening In Stereo
Listening to your system 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. Use the +/– buttons to set it as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. -
Page 29: Choosing The Input Signal
Listening to your system Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input signals. STANDARD ADV.SURR STEREO MULTI OPE AUTO SURR ACOUSTIC EQ SIGNAL SEL SHIFT EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER... -
Page 30: Using Midnight And Loudness
Listening to your system • VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off Type of source Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES/WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources with 6.1ch surround Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM/WMA9 Pro encoded stereo sources Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources a. -
Page 31: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Chapter 6: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. -
Page 32: Naming Station Presets
Using the tuner Naming station presets For easier identification, you can name your station presets. Choose the station preset you want to name. See Listening to station presets below for how to do this. Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). The display shows STATION NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. -
Page 33: The System Setup Menu
The System Setup menu Chapter 7: 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. -
Page 34: Manual Mcacc Setup
The System Setup menu Manual MCACC setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8. -
Page 35: Fine Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu Fine Speaker Distance • Default setting: 10.0 ft. (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. - Page 36 The System Setup menu • FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels). You return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup menu after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set.
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Page 37: Manual Speaker Setup
The System Setup menu Select ‘EQ Data Check’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. 3.Manual MCACC 3g.EQ Data Check a.Fine Ch Level ALL CH ADJUST b.Fine SP Distance [ Left c.EQ Auto Setting 40Hz : + 1.0dB d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust 125Hz : f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust... -
Page 38: Crossover Network
The System Setup menu • SUB W. – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected (see notes below). 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 come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). -
Page 39: Speaker Distance
The System Setup menu Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound. Select ‘Speaker Distance’... -
Page 40: Other Connections
Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. Using XM Radio XM is the leading provider of satellite radio service in the United States. Through two high-power satellites, Rock and Roll, XM Radio service offers over 150 channels of music, news, talk, sports and children's programming on a monthly subscription basis. -
Page 41: Using Xm Hd Surround
Other connections • You can press DISP to change XM Radio information in the front panel display. • The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 5 seconds. Using XM HD Surround XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround™ technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio. -
Page 42: About Hdmi
Other connections To hear audio from your HDMI component through this system, make analog and/or digital connections as necessary. On the rear panel, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set of audio/video inputs (for example, DVR/VCR1 or DVR/VCR2 as shown in the illustration). •... -
Page 43: Switching The Speaker System
Other connections • You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 50 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). After selecting 2nd Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 33, you can use the speakers connected to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear... -
Page 44: Bi-Wiring Your Speakers
Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection). -
Page 45: Using The Sr+ Mode With A Pioneer Plasma Display
Other connections Important • If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off. -
Page 46: Other Settings
Other Settings Chapter 9: Other Settings The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables. -
Page 47: The Other Setup Menu
LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 48). • SR+ Setup – Specify how you want to control your Pioneer plasma display (SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 48). • Video Conv. Setup – Specify if you want analog video signals converted for output to your TV (Video Converter Setup on page 48). -
Page 48: Dual Mono Setup
Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected. See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 44. Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu. -
Page 49: Using Other Functions
Using other functions Chapter 10 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). 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... -
Page 50: Using The Sleep Timer
Using other functions Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer. CD-R SLEEP •... -
Page 51: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
2 • When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 487, 488, 489 or 493. • When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 637 or 660. 3 The remote can store about 200 preset codes (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer format only). -
Page 52: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings
Controlling the rest of your system • The remote controls should be 1 to 2 inches apart. 1 to 2 inches Press the corresponding button on the other remote control that is sending (teaching) the signal to this receiver’s remote control. For example, if you want to learn the playback control signal, press and hold briefly. -
Page 53: Direct Function
Controlling the rest of your system Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER. The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds. Direct function • Default setting: ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different... -
Page 54: Using Multi Operations
(except DVD recorders); • program the power to switch on if it’s the source component selected in step 3; • program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;... -
Page 55: Controls For Tvs
Controlling the rest of your system 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 51 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component. -
Page 56: Operating Other Pioneer Components With This Unit's Sensor
If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this unit using the remote sensor. • See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 44 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display. -
Page 57: Additional Information
• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again. AMP ERR blinks in the display, • The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer then the power automatically authorized independent service company for help. -
Page 58: Other Audio Problems
Additional information Symptom No sound from surround back speakers. No sound from subwoofer. No sound from one speaker. Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.). No sound is output or a noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS software is played back. -
Page 59: Video
Additional information Symptom Remedy Subwoofer output is very low. • To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker Setting on page 37). Everything seems to be set up •... -
Page 60: Display
• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes. • The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes. • Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 44). -
Page 61: Hdmi
Additional information HDMI Symptom Remedy No picture or sound. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support. No picture. • Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a video format that can’t be displayed. -
Page 62: Surround Sound Formats
Additional information Surround sound formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. Dolby The Dolby technologies are explained below. See www.dolby.com for more detailed information. Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a multichannel digital audio coding system widely used in cinemas, and in the home for DVD and digital... -
Page 63: About Thx
Additional information WMA9 Pro can support up to 5.1/7.1 channel playback with sampling rates up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Using the unique WMA compression techniques, WMA9 Pro can deliver multichannel music and soundtracks over high-speed internet networks at low bit rates with minimal audio degradation. -
Page 64: Listening Modes With Different Input Signal Formats
Additional information the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay. • THX MusicMode For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage. - Page 65 Additional information Multichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format SBch WMA9 Pro (6.1/7.1 channel) Processing Dolby Digital EX (6.1 channel flagged) (7.1 channel decoding used for all sources) DTS-ES (6.1 channel sources/6.1 channel flagged) (5.1 channel encoding) Dolby Digital WMA9 Pro (5.1 channel encoding) DTS 96/24...
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Page 66: Specifications
Additional information Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 120 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0.2 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2 %) Front. - Page 67 Additional information Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
- Page 68 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.