Video, Settings | Pioneer VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-1017AV-K guide

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Symptom	Remedy
Subwoofer output is very low.	• To route more signal to the subwoofer, set it to PLUS or set the front speakers to SMALL (see Speaker
	Setting on page 43).

Everything seems to be set up	• The speakers may be out of phase. Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on the receiver are
correctly, but the playback sound	matched with the corresponding terminals on the speakers (see Connecting the speakers on page 18).
is odd.

The PHASE CONTROL feature	• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the lowpass cutoff is set to
doesn’t seem to have an audible	the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on
effect.	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 45).

Noise or hum can be heard even	• Check that personal computers or other digital components connected to the same power source are not
when there is no sound being	causing interference.
input.

There seems to be a time lag	• See Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 8 to set up your system again
between the speakers and the	using MCACC (this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output).
output of the subwoofer.

The maximum volume available	• This is not a malfunction. If the levels in Channel Level on page 44 have been adjusted, the maximum
(shown in the front panel display)	volume will change accordingly.
is lower than the +12dB
maximum.

Video

Symptom	Remedy
No image is output when an input	• Check the video connections of the source component (see page 14).
is selected.	• Make sure the input assignment is correct for components connected using component cables (see The
	Input Assign menu on page 52).
	• Check the video output settings of the source component.
	• Check that the video input you selected on your TV is correct.
	• When the source component is connected to this receiver with a component video cable, you must also
	connect your TV to this receiver with a component video cable.

Can’t record video.	• Check that the source is not copy-protected.
	• The video converter is not available when making recordings. Check that the same type of video cable is
	used for connecting both the recorder and the video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver.

Noisy, intermittent, or distorted	• Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video
picture.	quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The picture quality may also depend on
	the settings, etc. of your display device. Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display
	device using the same type of connection (component, S-video or composite), then start playback again.

Settings

Symptom	Remedy
The Auto MCACC Setup	• The ambient noise level may be too high. Keep the noise level in the room as low as possible (see also
continually shows an error.	Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10). If the noise level cannot be kept low enough, you
	will have to set up the surround sound manually (page 39).

After using the Auto MCACC	• There may have been some low frequency noise in the room from an air-conditioner, motor, etc. Switch
Setup, the speaker size setting is	off all other appliances in the room and use Auto MCACC Setup again.
incorrect.	• Depending on a number of factors (room size, speaker placement, etc.) this may occur in some cases.
	You can change the speaker setting manually in Speaker Setting on page 43 if this is a recurring problem.

Can’t adjust the Fine Speaker	• Check that the speakers are all in phase (make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are
Distance setting (page 40)	matched up properly).
properly.

Most recent settings have been	• The power cord was disconnected from the wall while adjusting this setting.
erased.

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Pioneer VSX-1017AV-S, VSX-1017AV-K manual Video, Settings

Contents

VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment Contents System Setup menu Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connections Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverLoading the batteries Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater Make sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a source Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342 Using the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesDVR, VCR, etc Use a three-way component video cable Connecting using HdmiOn an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 About Hdmi Connecting digital audio sourcesCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting analog audio sources Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setup Plug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displays Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select Select Multi OPE ShiftSOURCE Receiver Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playback Using the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Options Listening in stereo Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Pro Logic Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controls USB playback Compressed audio compatibility Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radio Using the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDS Displaying RDS information Using EONPress Disp for RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker setting System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel Level System Setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyFront Align Speaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Crossover Network Channel Level THX Speaker Setup THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections Chapter Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Watching photos and video contentOther connections Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Press Multi CH in front panel Bi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersLarge DVD player Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etc DVD Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs Other Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputs Dual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter Setup Using other functions Using other functions ChapterReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timer Using other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Press System Setup to confirm Controlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to input Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using multi operations Using System offControls for TVs Buttons Function Components CD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information Chapter SymptomRemedy Other audio problemsAdditional information Settings Video Remote control Display USB interface Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby About THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsStandard Auto Surround Multichannel signal formats Input signal format Standard Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unit Pioneer Corporation