Bi-wiring your speakers | Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K specs

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Since both front and surround back speaker terminals output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front or surround back) is powering which part (Hi or Low) of the speaker.

•Make sure that the + / – connections are properly inserted.

2Select the ’Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu.

See Surround back speaker setting on page 34 to specify how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.

Caution

•Most speakers with both Hi and Low terminals have two metal plates that connect the Hi to the Low terminals. These must be removed when you are bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

•If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as bi-amping, but additionally, interference effects within the wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they must have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected Normal (SB) or Second Zone in Surround back speaker setting on page 34.

•To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver. Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended.

Caution

•Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your speakers.

•Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

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Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K operating instructions Bi-wiring your speakers

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording 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 Other Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup 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 XM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionSirius 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