Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . 7 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Automatically setting up for surround sound

(MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Other problems during Auto MCACC . . . . . 11

03 Connecting up

Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Analog audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Digital audio cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connecting a TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connecting other audio components . . . . . . 15

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecting other video components . . . . . . 16 Using the component video jacks. . . . . . . . 16

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hints on speaker placement. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Speaker placement diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . 21

04 Controls and displays

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Remote control (VSX-817) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Remote control (VSX-517) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 32 Setting the effect options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . 33 Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 34 Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using surround back channel processing . . . 35 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB) . . . . . . . . 35 Using Phase Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the Sound Retriever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 38 Selecting the front audio inputs . . . . . . . . . . 38

06 The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Manual MCACC speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Crossover network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Channel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 The Other setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . 46 Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Changing the frequency step. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 49

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 51 Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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VSX-517-S/-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-517-S/-K is a noteworthy addition to the realm of home theater receivers, offering a blend of performance, versatility, and user-friendly features. This model is popularly recognized for its impressive audio capabilities, making it a great choice for both casual listeners and audiophiles alike.

One of the key features of the VSX-517 is its 5.1 channel surround sound system. This allows users to enjoy immersive audio experiences, whether they are watching movies, playing video games, or listening to music. The receiver delivers a robust power output, enabling dynamic sound reproduction that can fill a room, enhancing the overall entertainment experience.

The VSX-517 is equipped with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding technologies, which are staples in the industry for delivering high-quality sound reproduction. This ensures that the audio is as close to the original recording as possible, providing an engaging listening experience. Additionally, the receiver supports a range of other audio formats, allowing users to enjoy their favorite media without restrictions.

Another attractive feature of the VSX-517 is its advanced setup options. The receiver includes an on-screen graphical user interface that simplifies the installation and configuration process. This user-friendly interface allows users to easily adjust settings according to their preferences, making it more accessible for those who may not be tech-savvy.

The VSX-517 also boasts multiple inputs and outputs, including HDMI, component, composite, and digital audio inputs, ensuring compatibility with various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. This versatility means that users can connect their entire entertainment system to one central hub, streamlining their setup.

In terms of user convenience, the remote control is designed for intuitive operation, allowing easy access to essential functions such as volume control, input selection, and audio adjustments directly from the comfort of the couch.

The amplifier section of the Pioneer VSX-517 features Class D technology, which contributes to its efficiency. This means that the device can produce a remarkable sound output while consuming less power, making it an eco-friendly option for users.

Overall, the Pioneer VSX-517-S/-K stands out for its combination of strong audio performance, versatility in connectivity, and user-friendly features, making it an appealing choice for consumers looking to elevate their home entertainment experience without breaking the bank.
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