Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K Digital, Vir.Sb, Direct, Auto Surr, Att, Sleep, Midnight, Loudness

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Controls and displays

04

SB – Depending on the source, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected.

DIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.

2 DIGITAL – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.

ANALOG – Lights when an analog signal is detected.

DTS – Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected.

2

Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal.

3 2 DIGITAL

Lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal.

4 2 PRO LOGIC IIx

2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 2 PRO LOGIC IIx lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Listening in surround sound on page 27).

5 VIR.SB

Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 31).

6 DIRECT

Lights when source Stream Direct playback is in use. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source.

7 AUTO SURR.

Lights when Auto Surround (see Auto playback on page 27) or XM HD Surround (page 53) is on.

8 ATT

Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the analog input signal.

9 SLEEP

Lights when the sleep mode is active (see Remote control below).

	10	Tuner indicators
		– Lights when the mono mode is set			English
		using the MPX button.

		– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is
		being received in auto stereo mode.
		– Lights when a broadcast is being
		received.			Deutsch
	11	Speaker indicators

	Lights to indicate the current speaker system,
	A and/or B (page 57).
	12	Character display
					Français
	13	Neo:6
	Lights to indicate Neo:6 processing.
	14	ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround)
	Lights when one of the Advanced Surround

	modes has been selected.
					Italiano
	signal.
	15	WMA9 Pro
	Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro
	16	MIDNIGHT

	Lights during Midnight listening (page 31).
					Nederlands
	17	D.E.

	Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched
	on (page 32).
	18	LOUDNESS

	Lights during Loudness listening (page 31).				Español
	encoded signal is detected.
	19	EX

Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX

20Master volume level Shows the overall volume level.

21MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever indicators

These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 39. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 32).

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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