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Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-517 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase ... 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...
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTI-CANAUX VSX-517 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase ... 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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.... and Australia Model C67-7-3_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits are used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation....WARNING - D2-4-4-1_EF If the AC plug of after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-517-K, VSX-517-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD....
.... and Australia Model C67-7-3_En IMPORTANT NOTICE - These limits are used in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause undesired operation....WARNING - D2-4-4-1_EF If the AC plug of after removal. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-517-K, VSX-517-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD....
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...cables 8 Digital audio cables 8 Video cables 8 Connecting a TV and DVD player 9 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 10 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 10 Connecting other audio components 11 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 11 Connecting other video components 12 Using ...the component video jacks 12 Connecting antennas 13 Using external antennas 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Speaker terminals 15 Hints on this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in stereo 24 Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . 24 Using...
...cables 8 Digital audio cables 8 Video cables 8 Connecting a TV and DVD player 9 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 10 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 10 Connecting other audio components 11 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 11 Connecting other video components 12 Using ...the component video jacks 12 Connecting antennas 13 Using external antennas 13 Connecting the speakers 14 Speaker terminals 15 Hints on this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in stereo 24 Using Front Stage Surround Advance. . . . . . 24 Using...
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...places that gives off a magnetic field). This may distort) - in direct sunlight - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according...English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to ...
...places that gives off a magnetic field). This may distort) - in direct sunlight - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according...English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to ...
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...with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 22. See Connecting the speakers on the remote to set the receiver to make changes for optimal surround sound. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position ...won't have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the sound. This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to confirm your speaker setup, but other sound options ...
...with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 22. See Connecting the speakers on the remote to set the receiver to make changes for optimal surround sound. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position ...won't have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the sound. This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to confirm your speaker setup, but other sound options ...
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The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you 've connected a subwoofer. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your speaker setup. Select YES or .../ VSB RETRIEVER LOUDNESS MODE TONE SIGNAL SELECT DIMMER TUNER EDIT QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG ENTER VSX-517 MULTI JOG TUNING STATION STEREO/ ADVANCED F.S.SURR STANDARD SURROUND LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on the distance of your speakers...
The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you 've connected a subwoofer. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your speaker setup. Select YES or .../ VSB RETRIEVER LOUDNESS MODE TONE SIGNAL SELECT DIMMER TUNER EDIT QUICK SETUP SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG ENTER VSX-517 MULTI JOG TUNING STATION STEREO/ ADVANCED F.S.SURR STANDARD SURROUND LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to turn the power on the distance of your speakers...
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... careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. The color signal of your video source. These cables are the most common type of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
... careful when inserting the plug not to L (left) terminals. The color signal of your video source. These cables are the most common type of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Before unplugging the...
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...SAT IN DVD / LD FRONT PLAY CD-R D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L AM LOOP VIDEO ANTENNA OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it...analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you to connect it to the optical input on this receiver. This will allow you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a standard RCA video cable3...
...SAT IN DVD / LD FRONT PLAY CD-R D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L AM LOOP VIDEO ANTENNA OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it...analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you to connect it to the optical input on this receiver. This will allow you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a standard RCA video cable3...
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... OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 If your set-top box...your set -top boxes'. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO STB Note 1 The multichannel input can connect them to a digital input on this receiver. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.4 This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ...
... OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.3 2 If your set-top box...your set -top boxes'. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO STB Note 1 The multichannel input can connect them to a digital input on this receiver. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.4 This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ...
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...Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the receiver. This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) IN COAX 1 (... analog audio outputs of the component to a set -top box, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record from analog components. 11 En The example shows an analog connection to...
...Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the receiver. This receiver FM UNBAL 75 Ω IN CD IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) IN COAX 1 (... analog audio outputs of the component to a set -top box, etc. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record from analog components. 11 En The example shows an analog connection to...
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...to composite video. A further advantage (if your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this receiver. Connecting other countries. When you set up Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft... Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 3 If your source and TV are progressive-scan video compatible....
...to composite video. A further advantage (if your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to the optical input on this receiver. Connecting other countries. When you set up Microsoft, Windows Media®, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft... Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video connection. 3 If your source and TV are progressive-scan video compatible....
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... DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 30. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. Make sure the reception is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver to secure the AM antenna wires. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to 6 m (15 ft...
... DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 30. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. Make sure the reception is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver to secure the AM antenna wires. Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to 6 m (15 ft...
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... exposed wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. 14 En The receiver will vary. If you plan to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and...
... exposed wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. 14 En The receiver will vary. If you plan to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and...
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Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from walls. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best ... panel when you choose to turn off as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to install the center speaker on .
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from walls. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best ... panel when you choose to turn off as earthquakes. • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to install the center speaker on .
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...in surround sound on page 22). 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to indicate decoding of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode. 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM... broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is detected. DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is...
...in surround sound on page 22). 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to indicate decoding of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode. 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM... broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is detected. DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is...
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...the sound. Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER PHASE 1 INPUT SELECTOR DVD 5.1 DVD TV DVR RECEIVER CD CD-R FM AM STEREO/ 2 AUTOSURR F.S.SURR STANDARD ADV.SURR TOP MENU S.RETRIEVER MENU 3 MIDNIGHT...SUBTITLE CH GUIDE REC AUDIO TIMERREC INFO RECSTOP JUKEBOX DISPLAY CLASS DVD/DVR SHIFT MPX TUNING STATION 6 TUNER RECEIVER 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 2 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on...
...the sound. Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Remote control RECEIVER SLEEP DIMMER PHASE 1 INPUT SELECTOR DVD 5.1 DVD TV DVR RECEIVER CD CD-R FM AM STEREO/ 2 AUTOSURR F.S.SURR STANDARD ADV.SURR TOP MENU S.RETRIEVER MENU 3 MIDNIGHT...SUBTITLE CH GUIDE REC AUDIO TIMERREC INFO RECSTOP JUKEBOX DISPLAY CLASS DVD/DVR SHIFT MPX TUNING STATION 6 TUNER RECEIVER 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 2 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR Switches between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on...
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...the currently playing title from DVD to HDD or vice-versa. 12 DVD/DVR control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to the receiver controls on a DVD/DVR. REC* Starts recording. REC STOP * Stops recording. CLASS Switches between the hard disk ...and DVD DVD* controls for the receiver (page 28). 9 MENU Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - RECEIVER Use to switch to your surround sound system (page 28). Button What it...
...the currently playing title from DVD to HDD or vice-versa. 12 DVD/DVR control buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player or recorder connected to the receiver controls on a DVD/DVR. REC* Starts recording. REC STOP * Stops recording. CLASS Switches between the hard disk ...and DVD DVD* controls for the receiver (page 28). 9 MENU Displays the disc menu of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - RECEIVER Use to switch to your surround sound system (page 28). Button What it...
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...kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources). Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to any source in this receiver, you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See Setting the effect options below to a source, press STANDARD. Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR. ...; The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 CD CD-R FM AM STEREO/ AUTOSURR F.S....
...kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources). Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to any source in this receiver, you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See Setting the effect options below to a source, press STANDARD. Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR. ...; The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you're playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.1 CD CD-R FM AM STEREO/ AUTOSURR F.S....
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... system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of the receiver, certain options may not appear. Depending on this. 2 Use the LEVEL +/- Suitable for musical sources. • EXPANDED - Suitable for video games. • SPORTS - ON Effect...
... system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of the receiver, certain options may not appear. Depending on this. 2 Use the LEVEL +/- Suitable for musical sources. • EXPANDED - Suitable for video games. • SPORTS - ON Effect...
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...used (for which it remains on ANALOG. • ANALOG - In this mode allows you can simply switch it off Note 1 • This receiver can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding (VSB ON). Virtual Surround.... • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Sometimes the material may sound better in Speaker setting on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 • Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to select the input signal corresponding to 96 kHz), DTS and...
...used (for which it remains on ANALOG. • ANALOG - In this mode allows you can simply switch it off Note 1 • This receiver can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding (VSB ON). Virtual Surround.... • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Sometimes the material may sound better in Speaker setting on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 • Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to select the input signal corresponding to 96 kHz), DTS and...