

This receiver does not feature the more advanced auto set-ups that other recivers have today.

I set up by ear, not by meters and use my own methods. Set-up was fairly easy, but that depends on your knowledge and your senses. Stick with the bass mangement only as either using small or large depending on your speaker set-up. I did not like the loudness function so I would keep that off. Surprisgly, the virtual and Dpl-2MOVIE MODE was fantastic for my 2 channel stereo videos that I transferred to dvds from linear stereo VHS and reproduced surround sound all over my room. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-516.
PIONER VSX 516 MANUAL
Dolby Pro-LOgic 2 music has adjustemts and does work excellent. View and Download Pioneer VSX-516-K instruction manual online. There is a virtual 2 channel mode, extended mode, advanced music, movie, etc. There is a number of additional extentions of sounds you can try. Designed for a small to medium-sized home theater, the Pioneer VSX-516-K delivers robust surround sound to a full-blown 7.1 speaker array, giving your movie. The VSX-516-S is a high-powered receiver ideal for users in the beginning stages of creating a home theater.

I would call the Dolby Digital detail decoding good but not as good as in the Sherwoods 6090R and 60095R. The receiver did go into "overload" mode on some peaks but this might have been caused by it being plugged into a shared socket with other electronic appliances. Do not expect the sound to be as that of a Pioneer Elite series though. It will play music from cds and such good. I would call the sound nuetral and uncolored but slightly brite but not unduly so. It will give good sound to a group of 5.1 satellites and a sub. WHEN A REVIEW IS WRITTEN, IT SHOULD NOT BE ABOUT A TRANSACTION AS ABOVE
