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13Additional information

Problem	Remedy
Can’t operate the remote	• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).
control.	• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor (refer to page 28).
	• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
	• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.
	• Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally
	(see Operating other Pioneer components on page 50).

The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this
the connected components	receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 60).
can’t be operated with the	• Make sure an analog connection has been made between the units.
remote.	• This feature only works with Pioneer products.

The display is dark or off.	• Press DIMMER on the control repeatedly to return to the default.

USB mass storage device is	• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.
not recognized by the receiver.	• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.
	• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not
	supported).
	• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.

USB ERR3 shows in the display	• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in
when connecting a USB	Important on page 36 of USB playback, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer
device.	authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.

Can’t play audio files.	• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights
	management), or the bit rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see Compressed
	audio compatibility on page 37). This is not a malfunction.

HDMI

Symptom	Remedy
No picture or sound.	• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to
	your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the
	manufacturer for support.

No picture.	• Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a
	video format that can’t be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or
	connect using the component, S-video or composite jacks.

OSD does not appear.	• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV.
	Use component, S-video, or composite connections when setting up the system.

No sound, or sound suddenly	• Since the HDMI audio signal is sent through this receiver to your TV, you need to
ceases.	make separate connections for audio if you want to hear your HDMI component
	through this system. See Connecting using HDMI on page 57 for more on this.
	• If you’ve made separate connections for audio, make sure you have assigned the
	analog/digital jack(s) to the corresponding HDMI input for the component. See
	Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 63 to do this.
	• Check the audio output settings of the source component.

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Contents VSX-917V-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Voltage selectorVentilation Caution Contents Other Settings Making recordingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Ventilation Minute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundMinute guide Make sure ‘Normal SB’ is selectedNederlands Español Then press Enter02 5 minute 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 About the video converter This receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVConnect the analog audio outputs from Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Digital OPT 2 TV/SAT input on thisConnecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.3Using the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Use a three-way component video cable for the connectionConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers This receiver PoweredHints on speaker placement You can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustration on Overhead view of speaker setupView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONControls and displays DisplayDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control ReceiverMulti Control buttons Number buttons / other component and receiver controlsADV.SURR Use to switch between the various surround modes 5TUNE/ST +/- /ENTERTV Control buttons Component control buttonsOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting What it does Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo STEREO/F.S.SURR to select Front StageListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using surround back channel processingUsing Virtual Surround Back VSB Virtual surround back channel option Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controls Choosing the input signalListening to your system Enhancing dialog Playing other sourcesPlayback the connected component Press F.AUDIO SHIFT+DVD on the remote controlSelecting the front audio inputs Using the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information About MPEG-4 AACSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘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 Acoustic Calibration EQCopying 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 menuDefault setting 100Hz Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Changing the frequency stepMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsErasing all of the remote control presets UseName from the list then press Enter Press and hold Enter for about two secondsConfirming preset codes Use to switch direct function on or OFF then press EnterLCD shows OK to confirm the setting Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsDisc Menu TOP MenuREC SHIFT+REC Stop DiscHDD Shift + CHDVD Shift + CH+Other connections Chapter Connecting using HdmiOther connections Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemOther connections About HdmiBi-amping your front speakers Other connections Bi-wiring your speakers Same terminal in this wayUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsOther Setup menu LFE Attenuator Setup Dynamic Range Control SetupDual Mono Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Digital Video Converter SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantTroubleshooting ProblemRemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional informationSymptom Remedy See Operating other Pioneer components onAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceChanging the TV format setting Press Setup to confirmAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousPioneer Corporation