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... RECEIVER VSX-1017TXV-K Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
... RECEIVER VSX-1017TXV-K Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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...to Part 15 of California and other governmental entities to other reproductive harm. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1017TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE - THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. These limits ...15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. D8-10-3a_En WARNING: Handling the cord...
...to Part 15 of California and other governmental entities to other reproductive harm. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1017TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE - THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. These limits ...15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. D8-10-3a_En WARNING: Handling the cord...
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... Acoustic Calibration EQ 37 4 En Please read through these operating instructions so you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 7 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC ...modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to your model properly.
... Acoustic Calibration EQ 37 4 En Please read through these operating instructions so you start Features 6 Checking what's in the box 7 Ventilation 7 Installing the receiver 7 Loading the batteries 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC ...modes 28 Using the Advanced surround effects 28 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to your model properly.
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...operations 59 Using System off 59 Controls for TVs 59 Controls for other components 60 Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 50 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 51 09 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 52 The Other Setup menu 53 Dynamic... Range Control Setup 53 Dual Mono Setup 53 LFE Attenuator Setup 54 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays...
...operations 59 Using System off 59 Controls for TVs 59 Controls for other components 60 Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 50 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 51 09 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 52 The Other Setup menu 53 Dynamic... Range Control Setup 53 Dual Mono Setup 53 LFE Attenuator Setup 54 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays...
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...including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for other equipment. 6 En Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to -use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. • Sound Retriever...range of surround sound settings. • THX Select2 certified design This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which includes the advanced features of this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on Pioneer's unique Phase Control Technology, the Phase Control feature incorporated into your ...
...including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for other equipment. 6 En Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to -use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. • Sound Retriever...range of surround sound settings. • THX Select2 certified design This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which includes the advanced features of this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on Pioneer's unique Phase Control Technology, the Phase Control feature incorporated into your ...
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...- near a heater. This can also reduce the life or performance of the unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. in places... hazard, do not operate the equipment on top of batteries. 7 En Before you start 01 Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell...
...- near a heater. This can also reduce the life or performance of the unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. in places... hazard, do not operate the equipment on top of batteries. 7 En Before you start 01 Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell...
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... sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Before using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for realistic surround sound, but also on page 27. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide ...the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for the best surround sound effect. See Listening ...
... sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup. • Before using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for realistic surround sound, but also on page 27. 02 5 minute guide Chapter 2: 5 minute guide ...the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for the best surround sound effect. See Listening ...
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...). Use component, S-video, or composite connections for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 5 minute guide 02 1 Switch on the receiver and your normal listening position (use / to select the speaker and / to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in step 7. • With ... your speakers as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for surround back). Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for system setup. 2 • If you are no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen...
...). Use component, S-video, or composite connections for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 5 minute guide 02 1 Switch on the receiver and your normal listening position (use / to select the speaker and / to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in step 7. • With ... your speakers as Ambient Noise or Microphone Check) select RETRY after checking for surround back). Again, try to determine the optimum receiver settings for system setup. 2 • If you are no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen...
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... Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. If this receiver. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL Sound source Subwoofer PHASE CONTROL ON...listening position. If you are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you will be set to a multichannel listening mode (...
... Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use the input source buttons on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. If this receiver. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SYSTEM OFF SOURCE GUIDE TV CONTROL TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL Sound source Subwoofer PHASE CONTROL ON...listening position. If you are the basic instructions for example a DVD player), your TV1 and subwoofer (if you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is disconnected. 2 Select the input source you will be set to a multichannel listening mode (...
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... Use the IN jacks for connection to a monitor or TV. Use the output for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Connecting an iPod on page 16. See also The Input Assign menu on page 61. 6 Stereo analog audio source inputs... to compatible HDMI devices. Connecting analog audio sources on page 52 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 HDMI connectors (x3) Two inputs and one...
... Use the IN jacks for connection to a monitor or TV. Use the output for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. Connecting an iPod on page 16. See also The Input Assign menu on page 61. 6 Stereo analog audio source inputs... to compatible HDMI devices. Connecting analog audio sources on page 52 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 HDMI connectors (x3) Two inputs and one...
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... the video converter When the video converter is intended for powered subwoofer connection). 12 Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Use of this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection... and DVD player on page 13. 13 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. In this copyright protection technology must connect your component or display. Connecting the ...
... the video converter When the video converter is intended for powered subwoofer connection). 12 Composite and S-video monitor outputs Use to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Use of this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection... and DVD player on page 13. 13 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with the receiver. Reverse engineering or disassembly is protected by Macrovision. In this copyright protection technology must connect your component or display. Connecting the ...
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.../VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1017TXV AM LOOP L OUT PR CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L... DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI CH DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB Note 1 If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. ...your DVD player to the S-video jack. 2 Connect a composite or S-video output on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs ...
.../VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1017TXV AM LOOP L OUT PR CENTER L IN 3 R SUB R FRONT WOOFER OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L... DVR/VCR2 R FRONT MULTI CH DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT STB Note 1 If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. ...your DVD player to the S-video jack. 2 Connect a composite or S-video output on this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs ...
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...step. 4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you 'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. Note 1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial ... box to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of the video player/recorder to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-1017TXV OPTICAL DIGITAL ANTENNA IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (...
...step. 4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you 'll need to tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV IN R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. Note 1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial ... box to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources This receiver has two sets of the video player/recorder to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-1017TXV OPTICAL DIGITAL ANTENNA IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (...
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...CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-1017TXV Y PB PR 1 COMPONENT VIDEO DVD player 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to this receiver with a composite video, component video or S-video cable. • For optimum performance, the output .../Super VCD, CD and MP3. Note 1 • To see the on your TV or monitor. Connect using a commercially available HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-1017TXV OPTICAL DIGITAL ANTENNA IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR...
...CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-1017TXV Y PB PR 1 COMPONENT VIDEO DVD player 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to this receiver with a composite video, component video or S-video cable. • For optimum performance, the output .../Super VCD, CD and MP3. Note 1 • To see the on your TV or monitor. Connect using a commercially available HDMI cable. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-1017TXV OPTICAL DIGITAL ANTENNA IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR...
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You can also use the front panel controls to do this receiver. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you want to connect these too. VSX-1017TXV OPTICAL DIGITAL ANTENNA IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (... and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as video game units) have analog connections. 03 Connecting your equipment 3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this receiver, you need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to...
You can also use the front panel controls to do this receiver. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you want to connect these too. VSX-1017TXV OPTICAL DIGITAL ANTENNA IN 1 (DVD/LD) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (... and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as video game units) have analog connections. 03 Connecting your equipment 3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this receiver, you need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to...
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... an on the recorder. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. Connecting a component to 48 kHz. 17 En FRONT WOOFER ROUND OUT SIRIU IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1017TXV VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc...
... an on the recorder. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. Connecting a component to 48 kHz. 17 En FRONT WOOFER ROUND OUT SIRIU IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1017TXV VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc...
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... BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VSX-1017TXV Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. At the very least, front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Caution •... Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 18...
... BACK / B R L (Single) SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VSX-1017TXV Surround left Surround right Surround back left and right speakers only are necessary. At the very least, front left Surround back right Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Caution •... Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 18...
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Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from...Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your components to this receiver, including the speakers. 75 Ω coaxial cable ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP To improve AM reception,...FM UNBAL 75 Ω 5 m to 18 ft.) AM LOOP Caution • Handle the power cord by the receiver's power switch. Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to the ...
Connecting your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from...Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your components to this receiver, including the speakers. 75 Ω coaxial cable ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP To improve AM reception,...FM UNBAL 75 Ω 5 m to 18 ft.) AM LOOP Caution • Handle the power cord by the receiver's power switch. Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to the ...
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... (for example, it disappears when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). 7 Character display See Display on page 24. 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 23). 9 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an...mode (page 31). 04 Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1017TXV STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE ACOUSTIC LISTENING CONTROL EQ MODE DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR/VCR 1 DVR/VCR 2 VIDEO/GAME...
... (for example, it disappears when listening through the multichannel analog inputs). 7 Character display See Display on page 24. 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Operating range of remote control unit on page 23). 9 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an...mode (page 31). 04 Controls and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1017TXV STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL PHASE ACOUSTIC LISTENING CONTROL EQ MODE DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV / SAT DVR/VCR 1 DVR/VCR 2 VIDEO/GAME...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers. 13 Input source buttons Press to select an input source. 14 VIDEO/GAME INPUT See Connecting a component...
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is no sound output from the speakers. 13 Input source buttons Press to select an input source. 14 VIDEO/GAME INPUT See Connecting a component...