Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K Before you start Chapter, Checking what’s in the box, Ventilation

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Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Installing the receiver

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

•Setup microphone

•Remote control unit

•AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

•AM loop antenna

•FM wire antenna

•These operating instructions

Loading the batteries

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

•Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Don’t install it on the following places:

–on a color TV (the screen may distort)

–near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound.

–in direct sunlight

–in damp or wet areas

–in extremely hot or cold areas

–in places where there is vibration or other movement

–in places that are very dusty

–in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

Ventilation

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions.

20 cm (8 inches)

Receiver

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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Contents VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationChecking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guideWait for the test tones to finish Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressBetter sound using Phase Control Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections This will allow you to play the sound from Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVConnect the analog audio outputs from This receiver to a video input on your TVAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connect an optical digital audio outputConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etcConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVRTo improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back speakersHints on speaker placement When placing speakers near the TV, weSurround and surround back speakers Overhead view of speaker setup View of 7.1 channel speaker setupAC outlet Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays DisplayDirect DigitalVIR.SB Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control Level + Master Volume +Setup TOP MenuOperating range of remote control Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundSetting What it does Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoListening to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processingListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSBChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Playing other sourcesSelecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected componentSurround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select the surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically8, ALL CH Adjust and Front Align Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSpeaker Setting Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Use the number buttons to enter the preset code Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionSelect Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Source Button s Function Components Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components SHIFT+ SHIFT+ HDD Shift Enter GuideCH + DVD ShiftDVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Manufacturer CodePress XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsOther connections Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioListening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerOne at time with Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio ENTER.3You want Using the Sirius MenuPress Press TOP Menu UseBelow are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakersBi-wiring your speakers Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuAdditional information TroubleshootingProblemRemedy Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional informationSymptom Cause Action XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Press Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance OK? shows in the displayAdditional information Specifications AM Tuner Section Power cord cautionCleaning the unit MiscellaneousWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelLimited Warranty Pioneer Corporation