Using the component video jacks | Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K instruction

03 Connecting up

Using the component video jacks

Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

Important

•If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks.

1Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on this receiver.

Use a three-way component video cable for the connection.

2If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you’ve connected. This only needs to be done if you didn’t connect according to the following defaults:

•COMP 1 – DVD

•COMP 2 – TV

•COMP 3 – DVR

See Assigning the component video inputs on page 59 for more on this.

3Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO button. Press VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO and select the VIDEO input. Use audio/video cables when connecting. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections.

This receiver

CDCD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AMXMSIRIUSAUX

VIDEO	L AUDIO R	MCACC/
		AUDIO IN

Video

camera

(etc.)

V L R

VIDEO OUTPUT

Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack

Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO button. Press VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO and select F.AUDIO input. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player.

CDCD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AMXMSIRIUSAUX

VIDEO	L AUDIO R	MCACC/
		AUDIO IN

Portable CD player (etc.)

AUDIO OUT

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Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K operating instructions Using the component video jacks, Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Contents

VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional information Before you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guide Minute guide Follow the instructions on-screenWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Connect the analog audio outputs fromThis will allow you to play the sound from This receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 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 Using the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Connecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back speakers When placing speakers near the TV, we Hints on speaker placementSurround and surround back speakers View of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupAC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays Display Digital VIR.SBDirect Auto Surr Controls and displays Remote control Master Volume + SetupLevel + TOP Menu Operating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Using the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereo Using surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Listening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsChoosing the input signal Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected component System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker setting Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically 8, ALL CH Adjust and Front AlignSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Manual Mcacc setup menu Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Manual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Speaker Setting Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu When you’re finished, press ReturnCrossover Network Channel Level Speaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect Source  Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s Function Components SHIFT+  Enter Guide CH +SHIFT+ HDD Shift DVD Shift Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List On digital STBDVD Recorder Manufacturer Code Using XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverPress XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Other connections Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsOther connections Listening to XM Radio Using Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioOne at time with ENTER.3 Using the Sirius Menu PressYou want Press TOP Menu Use Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBelow are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs Other Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Troubleshooting ProblemRemedyAdditional information Additional information Chapter Problem Remedy Additional information XM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionSirius radio messages Additional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress Setup to confirm OK? shows in the display Additional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous We Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe level Limited Warranty Pioneer Corporation