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Pioneer VSX-517-S/-K manual Controls and displays

Models: VSX-517-S/-K

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STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between 2 Pro Logic II options.

STEREO/F.S.SURR

Switches between stereo playback (page 33) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 33).

ADV.SURR

Switches between the various surround modes (page 32).

3TOP MENU

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 37).

4TUNER EDIT*

Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 47).

SETUP

Press to access the System Setup menu (page 39). Also functions as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units.

5RECEIVER CONTROL buttons

VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

EFFECT/CH SEL

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use LEVEL +/– to adjust the level.

Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects as well as Dolby Pro Logic II Music parameters (page 32). You can then use the LEVEL +/– buttons to make these adjustments.

LEVEL +/–

Use to adjust the effect and channel levels.

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

ANALOG ATT*

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

6 SHIFT

Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (*) in this section.

7SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min – 60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

PHASE

Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 36).

8INPUT SELECTOR buttons

Press to select an input source.

DVD/DVR

Press to use the remote DVD/DVR controls.

RECEIVER

Use to switch to the receiver controls on the remote control. Use when setting up surround sound for the receiver (page 39).

9MENU

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also displays TV menus.

DIALOG

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 37).

10/ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 39). Also used for DVD menus.

(S.RETRIEVER)*

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 37).

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Contents

Operating Instructions VSX-517-S/-K VSX-817-S/-KAUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Information to User IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUGOperating Environment Voltage selectorVENTILATION CAUTION 03 Connecting up Contents06 The System Setup menu 07 Using the tunerEspañol Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands10 Other connections 11 Additional informationPower plug adaptor VSX-517/817-Konly Setup microphone VSX-817model onlyBefore you start 01Before you start ChapterBefore you start Operating range of remote control unitInstalling the receiver 5 minute guide See Connecting the speakers on page025 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater5 minute guide Using the Quick SetupEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano VSX-517model onlyVSX-817model only Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC025 minute guide English Other problems during Auto MCACCDeutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 5 minute guide03Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Video cablesEnglish Connecting up Connecting a TV and DVD playerDeutsch Français Italiano Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 03Connecting up2 If your set-topbox has a digital output VSX-817model - Use an optical cable for theAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting upConnecting other audio components 03Connecting up Connecting other video componentsUsing the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting to the front panel video terminalSee Assigning the component video inputs on page Connecting upUsing external antennas Connecting antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionNederlands Español Connecting up Connecting the speakersEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Speaker terminals Hints on speaker placementVSX-517model VSX-817model3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup Speaker placement diagramsOverhead view of speaker setup Connecting up04Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Illustration shows the VSX-817modelControls and displays See Using the Quick Setup on pageIllustration shows the VSX-817model 04Controls and displays DisplaySB VSX-817model only 42 PRO LOGIC IIx VSX-817model onlyCalibration EQ settings on page Remote control VSX-81720EX VSX-817model only each channel in Checking your Acoustic04Controls and displays Controls and displays 04Controls and displays Remote control VSX-517Controls and displays 11RETURN 04Controls and displaysONE TOUCH COPY 12DVD/DVR control buttonsListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsSetting 05Listening to your systemListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo SettingChoosing the input signal 05Listening to your system Using Stream DirectListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ AUTOSURR. - See Auto playback on pageUsing Virtual Surround Back VSB Using surround back channel processingListening to your system VSX-817model onlyAbove: VSX-517left and VSX-817right Using Phase Control05Listening to your system Using the tone controls Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Enhancing dialogSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the front audio inputs05Listening to your system VSX-517modelThe System Setup menu Chapter The System Setup menuUsing the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingManual MCACC speaker setup 06The System Setup menuFine Channel Level VSX-817model onlyFine Speaker Distance The System Setup menuAcoustic Calibration EQ Deutsch06The System Setup menu Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Speaker setting Manual speaker setupChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings The System Setup menuChannel level Crossover network06The System Setup menu 1 Select ‘X.OVER’ from the SP SETUP menuSpeaker Distance The Input Assign menuAssigning the digital inputs English Deutsch Français Italiano NederlandsDynamic Range Control Setup The Other setup menuDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Tuning directly to a stationChanging the frequency step 07Using the tunerListening to station presets Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording EnglishSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system 09Controlling the rest of your system ChapterDirect function Clearing all the remote control settingsControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs 09Controlling the rest of your systemButtons FunctionButton s Controls for other componentsControlling the rest of your system ButtonsFunction 09Controlling the rest of your systemComponents ENTERSTB SATELLITE Preset Code ListOn digital STB DVD RecorderSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupOther connections 10Other connections Chapterin Surround back speaker setting on page Bi-wiringyour speakersOther connections Bi-ampingyour front speakers FrançaisProblem TroubleshootingAdditional information 11Additional information ChapterRemedy Additional informationProblem Switching the speaker impedance 11Additional information Resetting the main unitPower cord caution Amplifier section Additional information SpecificationsAudio section Video Section11Additional information Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV