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Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

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Loading the batteries

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Using the remote control

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Installing the receiver

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Using the Quick Setup

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02 Connecting up

Making cable connections

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Audio cables (analog)

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Coaxial and Optical digital audio cables

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Connecting to a TV and DVD recorder or
player

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Connecting a tape deck or VCR

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Connecting other digital components

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Connecting antennas

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FM wire antenna

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AM loop antenna

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Using external antennas

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Connecting the speakers

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Speaker terminals

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Hints on speaker placement

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Plugging in

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03 Controls and displays

Front panel

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Display

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Remote control

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About the WMA9 Pro decoder

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04 Listening to your system

Auto playback

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Listening in surround sound

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Using the Advanced surround effects

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Setting the effect options

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Using the Virtual Surround Back mode
(VSB)

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Listening in stereo

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Using the Sound Retriever

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05 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System
Setup menu

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Channel level

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Speaker Distance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Dynamic Range Control Setup

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Dual Mono Setup

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LFE Attenuator Setup

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06 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

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Saving station presets

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Naming station presets

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Listening to station presets

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Changing the frequency step

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07 Additional information

Troubleshooting

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Resetting the main unit

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Cleaning the unit

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Specifications

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SX_316.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 7, 2006 12:01 PM

Summary of Contents for SX-316-S

Page 1: ...SX 316 S Audio Multi Channel Receiver SX_316 book Page 1 Tuesday March 7 2006 12 01 PM ...

Page 2: ...ting To prevent fire hazard the openings should never be blocked or covered with items such as newspapers table cloths curtains or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed D3 4 2 1 7b_A_En 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 l...

Page 3: ...e personnel D3 4 2 1 2 2_B_En IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUG This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fus...

Page 4: ...nel 13 Display 14 Remote control 16 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 18 04 Listening to your system Auto playback 19 Listening in surround sound 19 Using the Advanced surround effects 20 Setting the effect options 20 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSB 21 Listening in stereo 21 Using the Sound Retriever 22 05 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 23 Channel level...

Page 5: ...ot 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 WARNING 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 th...

Page 6: ...ngs after you have selected your room size and listening position If you want to make more specific settings refer to The System Setup menu on page 23 Use the front panel controls for the steps below 1 Press STANDBY ON to switch on 2 Press QUICK SETUP 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size Depending on the distance of your speakers from the listening position choose between small medium...

Page 7: ...o cables analog Use audio cables not supplied to connect audio components Connect red plugs to R right jacks white plugs to L left Be sure to insert completely Coaxial and Optical digital audio cables Coaxial digital audio cables standard video cables can also be used or optical cables are used to connect digital components to this receiver Be sure to insert completely When inserting the plug of a...

Page 8: ...o do so you will have to select the CD input function when you want to hear playback from your DVD player Connecting a tape deck or VCR The diagram below shows a tape deck or VCR connected to the receiver using two sets of stereo analog audio cables one set for the audio input and one set for output from the receiver for recording COAX OPT CD DIGITAL IN FRONT R L SURROUND S P E A K E R S DVR COAX ...

Page 9: ...you will have to select the CD input function when you want to hear playback from your digital component Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas below Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changi...

Page 10: ...ap the connector shut Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors 10 mm AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 Ω ANTENNA J shapedplug 75 Ω coaxial cable AM LOOP FM UNBAL 7...

Page 11: ...pedance between 8 Ω and 16 Ω COAX OPT CD DIGITAL IN FRONT R L CENTER SURROUND S P E A K E R S DVR COAX DVD LD R L SUB WOOFER AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 Ω PLAY IN IN OUT TV SAT CD R TAPE MD ANTENNA AUDIO R L REC 110 V 110 V 120 127 V 120 127 V 220 V 240 V 240 V 220 V TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS ACIN Front L Surround L Surround R Subwoofer Front R Center Red Front right R White Front left L Grey Surround right R...

Page 12: ...iscoloration 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 Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen If possible place the surround speakers slightly above ear level Try not to place the surrou...

Page 13: ...track 8 FRONT AUDIO INPUT 9 MASTER VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 10 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between Pro Logic II options page 19 UP DOWN MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME ENTER AUDIO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER SX 316 STANDBY ON PHONES FRONT AUDIO INPUT DVD LD TV SAT DVR CD CD R TAPE MD FRONT AUDIO FM AM STANDARD MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ADVANCED SURR ST DIRECT...

Page 14: ...Loudness sources Press to switch between MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS and OFF 16 SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby 30 min 60 min 90 min Off 17 MUTE Mutes unmutes the sound 18 TUNER EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for recall page 25 19 TONE Press this button to access the bass and treble controls which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial 20 QU...

Page 15: ...vel of the analog input signal 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode 10 Tuner indicators MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not SP A means the speakers are switched on SP means th...

Page 16: ...name a station for recall page 25 Also functions as the SETUP button for DVD DVR units S RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 22 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME Use to set the listening volume EFFECT CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel then use LEVEL to adjust the level page 24 Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as Dolb...

Page 17: ...11 RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen ONE TOUCH COPY Copies the currently playing title from DVD to HDD or vice versa 12 DVD DVR control buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to your system press DVD DVR to access the below controls Button What it does DVD DVR Turns DVD player or DVD recorder power on off AUDIO Changes the audio langua...

Page 18: ... switching to mono will improve the sound quality 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 signa...

Page 19: ...rce you re listening to While listening to a source press STAN DARD If the source is Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display With two channel sources press STANDARD repeatedly to select from 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE Up to 5 1 channel sound especially suited to movie sources 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC Up to 5 1 channel sou...

Page 20: ...below for the options available for each setting The defaults if not stated are listed in bold 3 Press EFFECT CH SEL again to adjust other settings Note 1 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources INPUTSELECTOR RECEIVER STANDARD ADV SURR STEREO MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS SLEEP F AUDIO DVR DVD CD R AM FM CD RECEIVER TV DIMMER A...

Page 21: ...n you select STEREO or DIRECT you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo While listening to a source press STEREO for stereo playback Press repeatedly to switch between STEREO The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight Loudness and Tone functions DIRECT Bypass all ...

Page 22: ...ressed 2 channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression While listening to a 2 channel source press S RETRIEVER Press repeatedly to switch between RTRV ON This option is engineered especially for portable digital audio players RTRV OFF Switches the Sound Retriever off TOP MENU SETUP RETURN S RETRIEVER TUNEREDIT ONE TOUCH COPY EFFECT CHSEL LEVEL...

Page 23: ...pecify how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played dual mono is sometimes used when two languages need to be sent to separate channels LFE ATT Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers Channel level Default setting 0dB all channels 1 S...

Page 24: ... Mid setting MAX Dynamic range is reduced loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased 3 When you re finished press RETURN Dual Mono Setup Default setting CH1 1 Select DUAL MONO from the OTHER setup menu 2 Use cursor left right to choose the setting that you want CH1 Only channel 1 is played CH2 Only channel 2 is played CH1 CH2 Both channels are played through the front spe...

Page 25: ...nt You can also use the MULTI JOG dial front panel to select station presets 4 Press ENTER to store the station Naming station presets You can name your station presets for easy recall 1 Choose the preset you want to name See Listening to station presets below 2 Press SHIFT TUNER EDIT to select ST NAME A cursor appears at the first character position 3 Input the name you want then press ENTER Use ...

Page 26: ...may not be suitable for your country region Here s how to switch the setting 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 SX_316 book Page 26 Tuesday March 7 2006 12 01 PM ...

Page 27: ... 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 No sound is output when a function is selected Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to Connecting up on page 7 Press MUTE on the remote control to turn mutin...

Page 28: ...r speakers Connect the speakers properly Refer to Channel level on page 23 to check the speaker levels No sound from subwoofer The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 24 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 sou...

Page 29: ... 108 MHz Antenna Input 75 Ω unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 9 kHz step 531 kHz to 1 602 kHz 10 kHz step 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 110 V 120 V to127 V 220 V 240V 50 Hz 60 Hz Power consumption 320 W In standby 0 5 W AC 220V 50 Hz Dimensions 420 mm W x 158 mm H x 348 mm D Weight without package 8 4 kg Furnished Parts AM loop antenna 1 FM...

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