Pioneer VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-1017AV-K manual Connecting antennas, THX speaker system setup

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03Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second (fig. B) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

90º to 120º
LS	RS	LS	RS
		0º to 60º
LS	RS
SB		SBL SBL SBR	SBR
fig. A		fig. B

•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

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 Connecting external antennas below).

fig. a

fig. b

fig. c

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ANTENNA

5

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

AM LOOP

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1

2

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

LCR

SL	SR
Surround	Surround

SBL SBR

Surround back

•If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes: THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE.

See also THX Audio Setting on page 45 to make the settings that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (page 28).

1Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand. To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

•If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents System Setup menu Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideMake sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342DVR, 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 Connecting analog audio sources Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM AudioConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectMulti OPE ShiftSOURCE ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Options Listening in stereoListening to your system Using Stream Direct Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Pro LogicListening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSystem Setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront 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 Crossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Watching photos and video contentOther connections Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Press Multi CH in front panelLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers DVD player Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etcDVD Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputsDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter SetupUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerUsing other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to input Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Settings VideoRemote control DisplayIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalListening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsStandard Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Input signal format StandardAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation