Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K operating instructions Connecting up Chapter, Making cable connections

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Connecting up

Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Video cables

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Making cable connections

Important

•Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

•Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

•Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

Digital audio cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.

Standard RCA video cable

S-video cables

S-video cables give you a clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals for the luminance and color.

S Video

Component video cables

Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way, interference between the signals is avoided.

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Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to

connect digital components to this receiver.1

Coaxial digital audio cable

Optical cable

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (PB)

Red (PR)

Note

1• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

•You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

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Contents VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Additional information Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsLoading the batteries Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Wait for the test tones to finishPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Better sound using Phase ControlOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Making cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter This receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVConnect the analog audio outputs from This will allow you to play the sound fromConnect an optical digital audio output Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsDVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting other video componentsComp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackTo improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionSurround speakers Surround back speakers Connecting up Connecting the speakersSurround and surround back speakers Hints on speaker placementWhen placing speakers near the TV, we AC outlet Overhead view of speaker setupView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Display Controls and displaysAuto Surr DigitalVIR.SB DirectControls and displays Remote control TOP Menu Master Volume +Setup Level +Operating range of remote control Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options Setting What it doesListening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Using Midnight and LoudnessPlaying other sources Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Choosing the input signalPlayback the connected component Selecting the front audio inputsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect the surround back speaker setting System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelManual Mcacc setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically8, ALL CH Adjust and Front Align Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ fromSelect ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupManual SP Setup menu Speaker SettingChannel Level Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Crossover NetworkSpeaker Distance Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeControlling the rest of your system Direct function Clearing all the remote control settingsSource  Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput SelectSHIFT+  Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Button s Function ComponentsDVD Shift Enter GuideCH + SHIFT+ HDD ShiftManufacturer Code Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB DVD RecorderOther connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Press XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio inputListening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Other connectionsConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsENTER.3 Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio One at time withPress TOP Menu Use Using the Sirius MenuPress You wantBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Below are for the Second Zone setting only.1Bi-wiring your speakers Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menuAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingProblemRemedy Additional informationAdditional information Problem RemedySirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages OK? shows in the display Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Press Setup to confirmAdditional information Specifications Miscellaneous Power cord cautionCleaning the unit AM Tuner SectionTo establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a LifetimeLimited Warranty Pioneer Corporation