11Other Settings

Chapter 11:

Other Settings

The Input Assign menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables.

1Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote

control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

2Select ‘Input Assign’ from the System Setup menu.

System Setup

 

5.Input Assign

 

1.Surr

Back System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.Digital

Input

 

2.Auto

MCACC

 

 

b.Component Input

 

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

c.HDMI

Input

 

4.Manual

SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Input

Assign

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

:Return

Assigning the digital inputs

• Default settings:

Coaxial - 1 DVD

Coaxial - 2 DVR

Optical - 1 CD

Optical - 2 TV

You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above). This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.

1Select ‘Digital Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

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5.Input Assign

 

5a.Digital

Input

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coaxial–1

 

 

 

 

a.Digital

Input

 

 

DVD

 

 

b.Component Input

 

 

Coaxial–2

[

DVR

]

 

c.HDMI

Input

 

Optical–1

[

CD

]

 

 

 

 

 

Optical–2

[

TV

]

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

:Finish

2Select the number of the digital input to which you’ve connected the digital component. The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input. Select between DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR, SIRIUS or OFF.

Use / and ENTER to do this.

If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for example, DVD/LD) then any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off.

4When you're finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu.

Assigning the component video inputs

• Default settings:

Component 1 OFF

Component 2 OFF

Component 3 OFF

If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the S- video or composite video input instead of the component video signal. For more on this, see Using the component video jacks on page 17.

1Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

5. Input Assign

 

5b.Component

Input

 

 

a.Digital

Input

 

Component–1

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

b.Component Input

 

 

Component–2

[

OFF

]

 

c.HDMI

Input

 

 

Component–3

[

OFF

]

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Finish

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Pioneer VSX-917V manual Other Settings Chapter, Input Assign menu, Assigning the digital inputs

VSX-917V specifications

The Pioneer VSX-917V is a sophisticated receiver that stands out in the crowded landscape of home audio systems. Launched as part of the Pioneer VSX series, the VSX-917V embodies a blend of practicality and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for both movie lovers and music enthusiasts.

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The VSX-917V supports various surround sound formats, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and DTS. This capability allows users to experience multi-dimensional audio that encapsulates them in their favorite films and games. The receiver also features Pioneer's proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), which automatically calibrates the audio settings based on the acoustics of the room, providing a tailored audio experience for every listener.

Connectivity is another essential aspect of the VSX-917V. The receiver comes with multiple HDMI inputs, capable of handling high-definition video and audio signals, making it compatible with the latest devices such as Blu-ray players and gaming consoles. The HDMI 1.3 port also supports 1080p video upscaling, ensuring that all content played through the receiver is delivered in outstanding quality.

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