Pioneer VSX-917V Listening to Sirius Radio, Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius input

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DIGITAL OUT

IN

 

AUX

 

OPT

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

CD

 

OPT

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

(TV/ SAT)

IN

 

DVR /

 

OPT

 

 

VCR

 

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ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

DIGITAL IN

 

 

TV /

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

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XM

 

 

DVD

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IN

 

 

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IN

 

FRONT

DIGITALIN

COAX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

PLAY

 

(DVR/VCR)

IN

 

CD-R

 

COAX

 

/ TAPE

 

 

 

/ MD

 

1

 

 

 

 

(DVD/LD)

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REC

 

 

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AUDIO

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PR ASSIGN

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PB

 

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SURROUND

 

CONTROL

 

 

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

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DVR /

 

 

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VCR

 

 

FRONT

SURROUND

 

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TV /

 

MONITOR

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DVD

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Antenna

 

 

 

SIRIUS

 

 

 

 

Listening to SIRIUS Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate

categories using the on-screen display.2 The information displayed is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preset class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIRIUS

A

 

 

 

Signal strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category

 

Decades

 

A0

 

 

Preset number

 

 

 

 

The '50s

SR005

 

 

Channel number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chuck Berry

 

 

Artist name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Johnny B. Good

 

 

Song name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

SiriusConnectª HOME tuner AC adapter

1Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS Radio jack on the rear of this receiver. You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the Sirius Connect tuner.

2Press SIRIUS (SHIFT+AM) to switch to the SIRIUS input.

For best reception, you may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

¥If after pressing SIRIUS the display shows Antenna Error, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting.1 If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner, check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the Sirius Connect tuner.

 

SIRIUS

A

 

 

 

 

SIRIUS CH Guide

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ 007

Next

]

 

 

Decades

A0

 

The '70s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ 006

The '60s

]

 

 

The '50s

SR005

 

[ 005

The '50s

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ 004

Easy Listening

]

 

 

 

Chuck Berry

 

[ 003

Love Songs

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ 002

Lite Pop

]

 

 

 

Johnny B. Good

 

[ 001

Top 40 Hits

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

000

Sirius ID

 

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

Previous ￿ : Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Press to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide, then navigate through the channels

one at time with the

buttons or switch

through pages with the

buttons, then

press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast.

¥ To browse by genre, first press

CATEGORY, use

to select a

genre then press ENTER.3

 

¥To cancel and exit any time, press

RETURN.

Note

1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 57.

2ItÕs easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

3 Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner.

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Contents VSX-917V Information to User Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityRisk 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 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 Français Italiano Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVEnglish Deutsch Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiverConnecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands EspañolConnecting other video components This receiverConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Connecting up Connecting the speakersThis receiver Powered Hints on speaker placement Fig. aAC outlet Overhead view of speaker setupView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays DisplayEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands EspañolDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control Deutsch Français ItalianoNumber buttons and other receiver/ component controls RECEIVER TUNE/ST +/- /ENTER TV Control buttonsComponent control buttons Receiver Control buttonsOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Setting the effect optionsUsing the Advanced surround effects Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo ImagebListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using surround back channel processingCustom 1/2 Custom settings Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSBListening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsChoosing the input signal Enhancing dialogDigital Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal Press F.AUDIO SHIFT+DVD on the remote controlSelecting 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 settingFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuWait for the Auto Mcacc Setup to finish Acoustic Calibration EQSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ ManuallyManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFrançais Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker SettingManual SP Setup menu Select ‘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 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 Use / to select Preset then pressUse / to select Reset then press Use / to select Erase then pressDirect function Confirming preset codesControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other components Jukebox Enter GuideSubtitle HDD ShiftUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing 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 Category , useConnecting using Hdmi Using the Sirius MenuChannel Skip/Add Use / Parental Lock Use / and Enter toTo the corresponding input source Button to select the audio input signalAbout Hdmi Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Select ‘Second Zone’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuBi-wiring your speakers Using a banana plug for the secondMake sure that the + / connections are properly inserted Connection is recommendedUsing 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 the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Default setting onAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Phase Control feature Additional informationXM radio messages Sirius radio messages Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Decibel Level ExampleLimited Warranty Pioneer Corporation

VSX-917V specifications

The Pioneer VSX-917V is a sophisticated receiver that stands out in the crowded landscape of home audio systems. Launched as part of the Pioneer VSX series, the VSX-917V embodies a blend of practicality and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for both movie lovers and music enthusiasts.

One of the main features of the VSX-917V is its impressive power output, delivering a robust 110 watts per channel across a total of seven channels. This ensures that even larger spaces can be filled with rich, immersive sound without distortion. Partnered with the receiver’s Dynamic Range Control, it allows for an optimized audio experience, where both soft whispers and booming action sequences can be enjoyed with equal clarity.

The VSX-917V supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS. This capability allows users to experience multi-dimensional audio that encapsulates them in their favorite films and games. The receiver also features Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), which automatically calibrates the audio settings based on the acoustics of the room, providing a tailored audio experience for every listener.

Connectivity is another essential aspect of the VSX-917V. The receiver comes with multiple HDMI inputs, capable of handling high-definition video and audio signals, making it compatible with the latest devices such as Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. The HDMI 1.3 port also supports 1080p video upscaling, ensuring that all content played through the receiver is delivered in outstanding quality.

Additionally, the VSX-917V boasts a built-in AM/FM tuner and allows for convenient iPod integration via a direct connection, enabling users to play their favorite digital music seamlessly. The intuitive interface and remote control feature enhance user-friendliness, making system configuration straightforward.

In terms of design, the receiver features a sleek black finish, giving it a modern aesthetic that fits well into any home entertainment setup. The comprehensive menu system makes navigation effortless, allowing users to customize audio settings quickly.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-917V is a feature-rich receiver that combines power, connectivity, and advanced audio technologies to create a compelling audio experience. With its robust build and user-centric design, it remains a remarkable choice for anyone looking to elevate their home audio system. Whether for casual listening or cinematic evenings, the VSX-917V meets all expectations.