Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K operating instructions Contents

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Other problems when using the Auto

MCACC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Better sound using Phase Control . . . . . . . . 10

03 Connecting up

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting a DVD player and TV . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other

digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting other audio components . . . . . . 14 About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting other video components . . . . . . 15 Using the component video jacks. . . . . . . . 16

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting to the front panel audio

mini jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hints on speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 AC outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

04 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Operating range of remote control . . . . . . . 26

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 28 Setting the effect options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Listening in stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . 29 Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 30 Using surround back channel processing . . . 30 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB). . . . . . . 31 Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 33 Selecting the front audio inputs . . . . . . . . . . 33

06 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 45

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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 pressOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections 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 speakersWhen placing speakers near the TV, we Hints on speaker placementSurround and surround back speakers View of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupAC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 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 stereoUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 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 radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording 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 inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup 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 informationXM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionSirius 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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