Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K operating instructions Additional information, Problem Remedy

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Additional information

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Problem

Remedy

The PHASE CONTROL feature

• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the

doesn’t seem to have an

lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on

audible effect.

your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you

 

think it has the best overall effect on the sound).

 

• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker

 

Distance on page 42).

 

 

Considerable noise in radio

• Connect the antenna (page 18) and adjust the position for best reception.

broadcasts.

• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

 

• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall

 

(or connect an outdoor FM antenna).

 

• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (page 17).

 

• Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver (or

 

move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise).

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot be

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 17).

selected automatically.

 

 

 

Noise during playback of a

• Move the cassette deck away from your receiver, until the noise disappears.

cassette deck.

 

 

 

Sound is produced from other

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of

components, but not from LD

connections made. (refer to page 32).

or DVD player.

• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 59).

 

• Make digital connections (refer to page 12) and set the SIGNAL SELECT to

 

DIGITAL (refer to page 32).

 

• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

 

 

No sound is output or a noise

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

is output when software with

• Make sure the player’s settings are correct and/or the DTS signal out is on. Refer

DTS is played back.

to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

 

• Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 32)

 

 

During a playback search,

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the

noise is output from a DTS

output of loud noise from your speakers.

compatible CD player.

 

 

 

Everything seems to be set up

Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched with

correctly, but the playback

the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on

sound is odd.

page 18).

 

 

There seems to be a time lag

• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 to set up your

between the speakers and the

system again using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the

output of the subwoofer.

subwoofer output).

 

 

After using the Auto MCACC

• Low-frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor.

Setup, the speaker size setting

Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup.

(LARGE or SMALL) is incorrect.

 

 

 

Can’t operate the remote

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).

control.

• Operate within 7 m (23 ft.), 30° of the remote sensor (refer to page 26).

 

• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

 

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

 

 

The display is dark or off.

• Press DIMMER on the control repeatedly to return to the default.

 

 

The System Setup screen

• When the receiver is in standby, switch to BURST.OFF by holding down STEREO/

doesn’t appear.

F.S.SURR (front panel) and pressing STANDBY/ON (the current setting is displayed).

 

 

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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 finishBetter 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 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 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 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 to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processingListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ 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 presetsUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording 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 menuOther Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup 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 RemedySymptom Cause Action XM radio messagesSirius 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
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