About the WMA9 Pro decoder | Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K guide

03 Connecting up

Connecting other audio components

The number and kind of connections depends

on the kind of component you’re connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown.

The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack using a coaxial digital audio cable.

2If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to record from a digital component. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MDanalog output jack using a stereo RCA phono cable.

This receiver

		IN	AUX			FM UNBAL
						FM UNBAL
						75 Ω
		IN	CD					MONITOR OU
	OPT
	2
(TV/ SAT)		IN	DVR /
	OPT		VCR			AM
	1					LOOP		OU
	1					ANTENNA		OU
(CD)		OUT				ANTENNA
(CD)		OUT				VIDEO
ASSIGNABLE					IN			DV
DIGITAL IN			TV /			OUT		VC
		IN	TV /					IN
			SAT					IN
			SAT					T
					IN			T
	XM		DVD		IN	MONITOR		S
	XM		DVD			MONITOR		S
ASSIGNABLE	IN		/LD			OUT		IN
ASSIGNABLE	IN	IN	FRONT			OUT
DIGITAL IN	COAX				D V D
	COAX				5.1CH	SUB		D
	2		PLAY		INPUT	SUB		D
	2		PLAY		IN	WOOFER		/
	(DVR/VCR)		CD-R		IN	PREOUT		IN
	(DVR/VCR)	IN	CD-R			PREOUT		IN
	COAX	IN	/ TAPE				S-VIDEO
	COAX		/ MD
	1		/ MD
	1
	(DVD/LD)	OUT	REC
			AUDIO
1			3			2
OPTICAL	COAXIAL		R	IN	L	R	OUT	L
				REC			PLAY
DIGITAL OUT			AUDIO IN			AUDIO OUT

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro- compatible player.

Note

1Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components.

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Contents

VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional information Checking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround Sound Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guide Wait for the test tones to finish Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Press 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 This will allow you to play the sound from Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVConnect the analog audio outputs from This receiver to a video input on your TV Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connect an optical digital audio output Connecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel video terminal Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR To improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back speakers Surround and surround back speakers Hints on speaker placementWhen placing speakers near the TV, we AC outlet Overhead view of speaker setupView of 7.1 channel speaker setup Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Display Direct DigitalVIR.SB Auto Surr Controls and displays Remote control Level + Master Volume +Setup TOP Menu Operating range of remote control Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround sound Setting What it does Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereo Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected component Surround back speaker setting System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuManual Mcacc speaker setup Select the surround back speaker setting Fine Channel Level Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker Distance Select ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically8, ALL CH Adjust and Front Align Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Manual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Speaker Setting Manual SP Setup menu Crossover Network Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuWhen you’re finished, press Return Channel Level Speaker Distance Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radio Listening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Use the number buttons to enter the preset code Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Select Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsInput Source  Button s Function Components Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components SHIFT+  SHIFT+ HDD Shift Enter GuideCH + DVD Shift DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Manufacturer Code Press XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connections Other connections Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM Radio Listening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner One at time with Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius inputListening to Sirius Radio ENTER.3 You want Using the Sirius MenuPress Press TOP Menu Use Below are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputs Dynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Additional information TroubleshootingProblemRemedy Additional information Chapter Problem Remedy Additional information Sirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Press Setup to confirm Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance OK? shows in the display Additional information Specifications AM Tuner Section Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Miscellaneous We Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe level Limited Warranty Pioneer Corporation