How to Factory Reset Pioneer Receiver - VSX-817 Models Manual

Additional information

Resetting the main unit

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.

1Switch the receiver into standby.

2While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the  STANDBY/ON button for about three seconds.

3When you see RESET? appear in the display, press ENTER.

OK? shows in the display.

4Press SETUP to confirm.

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory settings.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Ω impedance rating.

•With the receiver in standby, press 

STANDBY/ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button.

Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

•SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Ω.

•SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Ω or more.

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Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K operating instructions Additional information Resetting the main unit, Switching the speaker impedance

Contents

VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsOther connections Additional information Before you start Chapter Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Follow the instructions on-screen Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish 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 Connect the analog audio outputs from Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVThis will allow you to play the sound from This receiver to a video input on your TV Connecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting upAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connect an optical digital audio output About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio components DVR, VCR, LD player, etc Connecting other video components Connecting to the front panel video terminal Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVR Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM reception Surround speakers Surround back speakers Connecting up Connecting the 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 Display Controls and displays VIR.SB DigitalDirect Auto Surr Controls and displays Remote control Setup Master Volume +Level + TOP Menu Operating range of remote control Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Setting the effect options Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting What it does Listening to your system Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Listening to your system Using Stream DirectUsing surround back channel processing Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Using Midnight and Loudness Using the tone controls Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverChoosing the input signal Playing other sources Playback the connected component Selecting the front audio inputs System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjust Manual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker setting Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance 8, ALL CH Adjust and Front Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ AutomaticallySelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Manual Mcacc setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setup Manual SP Setup menu Speaker Setting When you’re finished, press Return Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCrossover Network Channel Level Speaker Distance Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radio Listening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Direct function Clearing all the remote control settings Input Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSelect Source  Controls for other components Controlling the rest of your systemButton s Function Components SHIFT+  CH + Enter GuideSHIFT+ HDD Shift DVD Shift On digital STB Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListDVD Recorder Manufacturer Code Connecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioPress XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Other connections Saving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundOther connections Listening to XM Radio Using the XM Menu Using Sirius RadioListening to channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to Sirius Radio Press Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius inputOne at time with ENTER.3 Press Using the Sirius MenuYou want Press TOP Menu Use Switching the speaker system Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupBelow are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs Dynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu LFE Attenuator Setup Dual Mono SetupSelect ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menu ProblemRemedy TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Chapter Additional information Problem Remedy Sirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionXM radio messages Switching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitPress Setup to confirm OK? shows in the display Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unit Power cord cautionAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous To establish a safe level We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Limited Warranty Pioneer Corporation