Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K AC outlet, Overhead view of speaker setup, View of 7.1 channel speaker setup

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03 Connecting up

Overhead view of speaker setup

You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on page 7.

Front

 

Front

left

Center

right

 

 

Subwoofer

Surround

 

Surround

left

 

right

Listening position

Surround back left

 

Surround back right

Single surround back speaker

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.

AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver’s power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

•This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use (ex. when on vacation).

AC OUTLET

AC 120 V 60 Hz SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX

Caution

• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or

similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high

power consumption to the AC outlet in

order to avoid overheating and fire risk.

This can also cause the receiver to

malfunction.

90~120

LS

RS

LS

LS

RS

 

SB

 

SBL

fig. A

 

fig. B

RS

0~60

SBL SBR SBR

• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can

exceed the 100 W maximum when playing

sources at a high volume, this type of

equipment should not be connected to the

AC outlet.

3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup

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Contents VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationBefore you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guideMinute guide Follow the instructions on-screenWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressPress 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 Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Connect the analog audio outputs fromThis will allow you to play the sound from This receiver to a video input on your TVConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connect an optical digital audio outputConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etcUsing the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVRConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back 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 Controls and displays DisplayDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control Master Volume + SetupLevel + TOP MenuOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSBListening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsChoosing the input signal Playing other sourcesSelecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected componentSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically 8, ALL CH Adjust and Front AlignSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Manual Mcacc setup menuCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSpeaker Setting Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu When you’re finished, press ReturnCrossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your systemClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect Source Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s Function Components SHIFT+ Enter Guide CH +SHIFT+ HDD Shift DVD ShiftControlling the rest of your system Preset Code List On digital STBDVD Recorder Manufacturer CodeUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverPress XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsOther connections Listening to XM RadioUsing Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerPress Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioOne at time with ENTER.3Using the Sirius Menu PressYou want Press TOP Menu UseOther connections Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBelow are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersBi-wiring your speakers Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuTroubleshooting ProblemRemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional informationSirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Additional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress Setup to confirm OK? shows in the displayAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelLimited Warranty Pioneer Corporation
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