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Pioneer VSX-917V manual Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver, Operating Instructions

Models: VSX-917V

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER

VSX-917V

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Operating Instructions

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Pioneer VSX-917V manual Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver, Operating Instructions, Register your product at

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-917VOperating Instructions Register your product atInformation to User RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 03 Connecting up Contents06 The System Setup menu 07 Using the tuner09 Controlling the rest of your system 11 Other Settings10 Other connections 12 Additional informationBefore you start Installing the receiver01Before you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box5 minute guide See Connecting the speakers on page5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater025 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC5 minute guide Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Better sound using Phase Control025 minute guide Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Video cables03Connecting up About the video converter English Deutsch Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVFrançais Italiano Nederlands EspañolConnecting the multichannel analog outputs 03Connecting upConnecting other audio components Connecting upAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder English Deutsch Français03Connecting up Connecting other video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminal Using the component video jacksConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting upUsing external antennas Connecting antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Connecting up Connecting the speakersfig. A Hints on speaker placementfig. B 03Connecting upOverhead view of speaker setup Connecting up3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup AC outletControls and displays See Connecting to the front panel video terminal04Controls and displays Chapter Front panelDisplay Controls and displaysEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español04Controls and displays Deutsch Français Italiano Remote controlControls and displays English5  TUNE/ST +/- /ENTER 04Controls and displays6 TV CONTROL buttons 7 Component control buttonsREAD ID - See Confirming preset codes on page Operating range of remote controlControls and displays 05Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsSetting Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Using Front Stage Surround Advance05Listening to your system Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using surround back channel processingAUTOSURR. - See Auto playback on page Listening to your systemUsing Virtual Surround Back VSB Using Midnight and Loudness05Listening to your system Using the tone controls Using the Sound RetrieverChoosing the input signal Enhancing dialogSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the front audio inputs05Listening to your system The System Setup menu Chapter The System Setup menuSurround back speaker setting EnglishManual MCACC speaker setup 06The System Setup menu2Select the surround back speaker setting 1Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuFine Channel Level The System Setup menuFine Speaker Distance using the Manual speaker setup belowAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically06The System Setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQAutomatically setting up for surround sound Calibration EQ settings aboveChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setup06The System Setup menu Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker SettingThe System Setup menu English DeutschChannel Level Crossover Network06The System Setup menu 3 When you’re finished, press RETURNThe System Setup menu Speaker DistanceEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español07Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Tuning directly to a stationListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets English Deutsch Français Italiano08Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsErasing all of the remote control presets Selecting preset codes directlyErasing one of the remote control button settings 09Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Confirming preset codesDirect function Buttons Controls for TVsFunction ComponentsButton s Controls for other componentsControlling the rest of your system ButtonsButton s 09Controlling the rest of your systemFunction ComponentsConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM Radiosee Switching the speaker impedance on Other connectionsSaving channel presets Using XM HD Surround10Other connections Listening to XM RadioUsing the XM Menu Using SIRIUS RadioListening to channel presets Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner10Other connections Listening to SIRIUS RadioSelecting channels and browsing by genre AntennaUsing the SIRIUS Menu Connecting using HDMISaving channel presets Listening to channel presetscomponent in Assigning the HDMI inputs on About HDMIbutton to select the audio input signal 10Other connectionsSwitching the speaker system Other connections Second Zone speaker B setupBi-ampingyour front speakers Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Bi-wiringyour speakers10Other connections Other connections Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display11Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsThe Input Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsThe Other Setup menu Other SettingsAssigning the HDMI inputs Dynamic Range Control Setup 11Other SettingsDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupDigital Video Converter Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysOther Settings ProblemRemedy TroubleshootingAdditional information 12Additional information ChapterAdditional information ProblemRemedy see Operating other Pioneer components on page12Additional information SymptomHDMI XM radio messagesSwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the main unitSIRIUS radio messages Italiano Nederlands EspañolAmplifier section 12Additional information SpecificationsAudio section Video SectionCleaning the unit Power cord cautionAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous12Additional information We Want You Listening For A LifetimeTo establish a safe level Decibel Level ExampleWARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTYPRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD WHAT IS NOT COVERED06L00001 PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC