Pioneer VSX-1017AV-K, VSX-1017AV-S manual Connecting your equipment Chapter, Rear panel

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Connecting your equipment

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Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

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Caution

•Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs on page 47.

2 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Assign menu on page 52 to assign the inputs.

3 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the OUT jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc recorder.

Connecting digital audio sources on page 16.

Use the IN jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.

See also The Input Assign menu on page 52 to assign the inputs.

4 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 61.

5Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

Connecting analog audio sources on page 17.

6Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

Using the component video jacks on page 14.

7 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.

8 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.

Connecting an iPod on page 46.

9 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

Connecting antennas on page 20.

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded PlugOperating Environment Contents Other connections System Setup menuOther Settings Using other functionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Introduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideMake sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 Playing a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableDVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks On an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable CD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout Hdmi This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio Connecting analog audio sourcesConnect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectReceiver Multi OPEShift SOURCEAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSetting the effect options Setting What it does OptionsListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingPro Logic Using the Virtual Surround Back modePress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsBasic playback controls Using the USB interfaceUSB playback USB playback ChapterCompressed audio compatibility USB playbackListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAn introduction to RDS Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information Surround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Volume increases to the reference levelCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyFront Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Channel Level Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsWatching photos and video content Other connectionsPress Multi CH in front panel Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Satellite receiver, etc DVD playerPioneer plasma DisplayDVD Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dynamic Range Control SetupVideo Converter Setup Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysUsing the sleep timer Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Reducing the level of an analog signalPress System Setup to confirm Using other functions Dimming the displaySwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the systemControlling the rest of your system Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Select the button for the command you want to inputControlling the rest of your system Multi Operation and System OffButtons Function Components Using multi operationsUsing System off Controls for TVsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Video SettingsDisplay Remote controlIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXAuto Surround Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats StandardInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation