Pioneer sx-316 reciever: how do i set up the receiver to the t.v. as of right now the suround sound only works for the dvd player that is connected to the t.v. i want surround sound for the t.v./ cable what cord or connection do i need? the t.v is capable for almost any wire. thanks guys

Hi Ray,
Here is a very simple link for connecting speakers to your receiver:
Start on page 11
Good Luck,
JP
Pioneer SX 316 Operating Instructions Manual Connecting The Speakers

try the dvd player settings to bitstream out in setting menu ok not pcm best to use coxal cable to get fiull 5.1 suround

Usually receivers do not have any input inlet plugs

It will have to go in for repair.

Many subwoofers accept both line level (RCA jacks) and amplified inputs (+ and - speaker terminals). The Pioneer SX-316 does not offer line level output, only amplified outputs via the PURPLE + and - speaker terminals. This means that in order to use any subwoofer with an SX-316, the sub woofer will need to accept a + and - speaker wire connections for input Your manual speaker connections are on page 11 of the manual which can be found here: http://www.manualslib.com/manual/260358/Pioneer-Sx-316-S.html#manual

Starting at the rear of the SX-316; run a speaker wire from the PURPLE + and - terminal (SUBWOOFER) to the + and - speaker input terminals on the subwoofer. See your subwoofer manual or experiment (at your own risk) with connecting the speaker wire from the SX-316 to the subwoofer's + and - LEFT only, RIGHT only or BOTH left and right speaker inputs. Do not connect wires from the SX-316 to the speaker OUTPUT terminals of your subwoofer.

Finally, adjust any variable low pass filter knob or setting on the subwoofer to the lowest frequency that your main speakers are capable of producing. If you're not sure what that value is, try setting the subwoofer to 100Hz and judge how it blends with the main speakers. If it seems a little too bass heavy and thick then reduce the setting to 80Hz. On the other hand, if the sound seems to be slightly thin and lacking weight, try increasing the setting to 120Hz. By careful listening and a bit of patience you will be able to get the sound to seem balanced and well blended.

Good luck!

Did you try a search engine "pioneer SX-316 manual"?

http://audio.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/pioneer/sx316s.html

Try another jack on the Pioneer, adapting the cable for RCA ends if necessary, to prove which direction to look for the cause.

Look at the connector cable and the iPod for a cause.

DVD audio straight in from its highest quality audio output. Use the stereo audio output to run straight to the TV for casual watching through TV speakers without the Pioneer involved.

A TV is just a glorified night-light, not a sound source - get its related audio from the Cable Box, ditto the highest quality

1. Switch the reciever into standby.
2. While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds.
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.

try turnind down the sub from the amp itself it might be putting out more volts than the subs input can handle check your standing wave feature to make sure the trim is not up too high