Pioneer VSX1017TXV manual Listening to your system Using Stream Direct, Choosing the input signal

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05Listening to your system

Using Stream Direct

Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed.

•EQ OFF – Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.2

 

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•While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR to select the Stream Direct mode.

•AUTO SURROUND – See Auto playback on page 27.

•STREAM DIRECT – Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup (Speaker Setting, Channel Level, Speaker Distance), as well as with dual mono, Center Width, Dimension and Panorama settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. For analog sources, only Channel Level can be set. All other digital processing can not be set.

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.3

 

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•Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•AUTO – This is the default setting. The receiver selects the first available signal in the following order:

DIGITAL; ANALOG.

•ANALOG – Selects an analog signal.

•DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

•Default setting: OFF / ALL CH ADJUST (after the Auto MCACC Setup or Advanced EQ Setup)

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 or Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 37. Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

 

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•While listening to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ. Press repeatedly to select between:

•ALL CH ADJUST – A ‘flat’ setting where all the speakers are heard individually.

When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights with Dolby Digital decoding, DTS lights with DTS decoding, and WMA9 Pro lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal.

Using surround back channel processing

• Default setting: SBch ON

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

6.1or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded

material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

•FRONT ALIGN – All speakers are heard in accordance with the front speaker settings.1

•CUSTOM 1/2 – Custom settings

Note

1When TYPE2 is not selected in the Auto MCACC setup or the Advanced EQ setup in the Manual MCACC setup, the EQ value cannot be set for FRONT ALIGN.

2You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with MULTI CH IN, XM HD Surround, Stream Direct or WMA9 Pro, and it has no effect with headphones.

3• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set to ANALOG (the MULTI CH IN and TUNER functions are all fixed to ANALOG).

•You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 16) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

•Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

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Contents VSX-1017TXV-K Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityInformation to User Important Safety Instructions Contents Other connections Using other functionsOther Settings Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Before you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverWhen installing this unit, make sure to leave space Ventilation02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterMinute guide Follow the instructions on-screen02 5 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 342 Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cableUse a coaxial cable designed for digital audio DVD playerUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks If the device can output digital audio, connect anConnecting using Hdmi Use a three-way component video cableOn an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting digital audio sources About HdmiCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers 10 mm 3/8Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAC outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Out before unpluggingControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysOver / ATT RtrvSound Dialog EInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver 6TUNE/ST /ENTERSource Multi OPEShift MuteListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackTHX Games Mode Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemPress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSetting the effect options Setting What it does OptionsUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the tone controls Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Crossover Network Channel LevelTHX Audio Setting THX Speaker SetupSpeaker Distance Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterWatching photos and video content Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Press Class to select one of the three classes thenSwitching the speaker system Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Pioneer plasma Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DisplaySatellite receiver, etc Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player DVD/LDInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysVideo Converter Setup Reducing the level of an analog signal Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Using the sleep timerResetting the system Using other functions Dimming the displaySwitching the speaker impedance Display shows RESET?Controlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system LCD shows OK to confirm the settingSelect the button for the command you want to input Multi Operation and System OffControls for TVs Using multi operationsUsing System off Buttons Function Components+ CH Function ComponentsCH + + CH+Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor OUTAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems SymptomRemedyAdditional information Settings Phase Control featureVideo Display 96 kHzError Remote controlSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalInput signal format Standard Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation

VSX1017TXV specifications

The Pioneer VSX-1017TXV is a versatile and powerful home theater receiver that caters to audiophiles and casual listeners alike. This 7.1-channel receiver is known for its ability to deliver immersive audio experiences, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment setup.

One of the main features of the VSX-1017TXV is its robust power output. With 100 watts per channel, it is equipped to drive a wide range of speakers while providing clear and dynamic sound. The receiver supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, and Dolby Pro Logic IIx, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in the action of their favorite movies and games.

Another key characteristic of the Pioneer VSX-1017TXV is its advanced HDMI connectivity. With multiple HDMI inputs, the receiver can easily integrate with modern devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. The unit supports high-definition audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring that users experience their media in the best possible quality.

The receiver also features Pioneer's MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System) technology. This innovative system automatically analyzes the acoustics of the room and calibrates the audio output accordingly. As a result, users can enjoy optimal sound quality tailored to their specific listening environment without the need for extensive manual adjustments.

In addition to its audio capabilities, the VSX-1017TXV includes a variety of practical features for everyday use. The on-screen display simplifies navigation through menus and settings, while its remote control allows for easy operation from across the room. The receiver supports multi-zone functionality, enabling users to send audio to different areas of the house simultaneously.

With a sleek design that fits seamlessly into any home entertainment setup, the Pioneer VSX-1017TXV combines style with performance. Its solid build quality and user-friendly interface make it an ideal choice for those looking to elevate their home theater experience. Overall, the VSX-1017TXV stands out as a strong contender in the home audio market, delivering impressive sound and advanced features.
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