Display, Remote control | Pioneer VSX-1017AV-K, VSX-1017AV-S

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Display

Symptom	Remedy
The display is dark or off.	• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

After making an adjustment the	• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.
display goes off.

You can’t get DIGITAL to display	• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The Input
when using the SIGNAL SELECT	Assign menu on page 52).
button.	• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.

The Dolby/DTS indicator doesn’t	• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.
light when playing Dolby/DTS	• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.
software.

When playing a DVD-Audio disc,	• This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog outputs of
the DVD player display shows	the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the analog inputs.
96 kHz. However, the receiver’s
display does not.

During playback of a DTS 96/24	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30).
source, the display doesn’t show
96 kHz.

When playing Dolby Digital or	• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
DTS sources, the receiver’s	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30).
format indicators do not light.	• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
	• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

When playing certain discs, none	• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
of the receiver’s format	tracks are recorded on the disc.
indicators light.

When playing a disc, the	• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 30).
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights	• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
on the receiver.	malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.

During playback of a Surround	• The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS-ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1
EX or DTS-ES source on the SBch	compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 30) then switch to the
AUTO setting, the EX and ES	THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 27).
indicators don’t light, or the
signal is not properly processed.

Remote control

Symptom	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 7).
	• Be sure to operate within 7 meters and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating
	range of remote control unit on page 23).
	• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
	• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
	• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s
	sensor on page 61).

Other components can’t be	• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
operated with the system remote.	• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.

The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer
the connected components can’t	plasma display on page 50).
be operated with the remote.	• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR
	feature to work.
	• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.

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Pioneer VSX-1017AV-K, VSX-1017AV-S manual Display, Remote control

Contents

VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Important the Moulded Plug Operating Environment Contents Other Settings System Setup menuUsing other functions Other connections Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater Follow the instructions on-screen Minute guideMake sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a source Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342 DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks On an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable CD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout Hdmi Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Placing the speakers Bare wire connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennas Plugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select Select Shift Multi OPESOURCE Receiver Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemListening in surround sound Auto playback Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesTHX Games Mode Listening to your system Setting the effect options Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSetting What it does Options Listening in stereo Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Pro Logic Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust USB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controls Compressed audio compatibility USB playback Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets An introduction to RDS Press Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker setting Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel Level Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker Distance Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Channel Level Crossover Network Speaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections Chapter Watching photos and video content Connecting the multichannel analog inputsOther connections Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Switching the speaker system Speaker B setupBi-amping your front speakers Press Multi CH in front panel Large Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers Pioneer plasma DVD playerDisplay Satellite receiver, etc DVD Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs Other Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputs LFE Attenuator Setup Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter Setup Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedance Using other functions Dimming the displayResetting the system Press System Setup to confirm Controlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to inputMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using System off Using multi operationsControls for TVs Buttons Function Components CD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Chapter Additional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Video Settings Display Remote control IPod messages Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsStandard Auto Surround Input signal format Standard Multichannel signal formats Cleaning the unit Additional information Specifications Pioneer Corporation