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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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... electrical shock. D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of time (for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-517-K, VSX-517-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. If connected to comply with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use , the plug must accept any interference...
... electrical shock. D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of time (for help. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-517-K, VSX-517-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. If connected to comply with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use , the plug must accept any interference...
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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...is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Please read through these operating instructions so you will expose you to chemicals listed on this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this product or cords associated ...
...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...is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. Please read through these operating instructions so you will expose you to chemicals listed on this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for buying this product or cords associated ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...8226; 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 vibration or other movement - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in places that gives...
... 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...8226; 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 vibration or other movement - Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to the marks in places that gives...
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...automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your TV to this case, the listening mode must be set the receiver to the DVD input. See Listening to your speakers as shown below for more setup options. In most cases, you don't know how to... have your speaker setup, but other sound options you need to do this . 4 Press QUICK SETUP on page 22 if you can simply leave the receiver in and switch on page 14. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Left (LS) 3 Plug ...
...automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your TV to this case, the listening mode must be set the receiver to the DVD input. See Listening to your speakers as shown below for more setup options. In most cases, you don't know how to... have your speaker setup, but other sound options you need to do this . 4 Press QUICK SETUP on page 22 if you can simply leave the receiver in and switch on page 14. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (RS) Listening position Surround Left (LS) 3 Plug ...
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... 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 page 28.... The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you are nearer to the front speakers than the ...
... 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 page 28.... The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you are nearer to the front speakers than the ...
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... should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to get the best possible color reproduction of this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from cables for coaxial digital connections. 8 En Analog...
... should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to get the best possible color reproduction of this unit (as shown in this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from cables for coaxial digital connections. 8 En Analog...
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... 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 this...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a TV and DVD player This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your TV. 9 En Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and...
... 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 this...;ais Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a TV and DVD player This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your TV. 9 En Use an optical cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and...
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... already connected your TV to the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the 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 the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND...LR P E AA K E R S RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of the receiver as shown below.1 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...
... already connected your TV to the multichannel inputs of audio/video outputs on the 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 the TV/SAT inputs, simply choose another input. SUB TER WOOFER R L SURROUND...LR P E AA K E R S RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of the receiver as shown below.1 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...
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..., connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to record from a digital component. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input. 2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to... playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. The example shows an analog connection to a digital input on the receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections...
..., connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to record from a digital component. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on this receiver. The example shows an optical connection to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input. 2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to... playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a stereo RCA phono cable. The example shows an analog connection to a digital input on the receiver. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections...
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...a recorder connected to composite video. If it only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to a digital input on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. Note 1 If your video component doesn't have your TV and source component to check whether they are ...other countries. Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1 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...
...a recorder connected to composite video. If it only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to a digital input on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. Note 1 If your video component doesn't have your TV and source component to check whether they are ...other countries. Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input.1 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...
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... to connect an external FM antenna. Use a three-way component video cable. Make sure the reception is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver to the component video inputs on your source to secure the AM antenna wires. TV • COMP 3 - To fix the stand to the AM antenna... indicated by the arrow (fig. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 30. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. fig. Outdoor antenna 5 m to the input source you didn't connect according to 18 ft.) Indoor antenna FM UNBAL 75 (vinyl-coated wire)...
... to connect an external FM antenna. Use a three-way component video cable. Make sure the reception is clear. 4 Place the AM antenna on this receiver to the component video inputs on your source to secure the AM antenna wires. TV • COMP 3 - To fix the stand to the AM antenna... indicated by the arrow (fig. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page 30. 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver. fig. Outdoor antenna 5 m to the input source you didn't connect according to 18 ft.) Indoor antenna FM UNBAL 75 (vinyl-coated wire)...
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... an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below . Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. The receiver will vary. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the left to the AC power source. 1 Twist exposed...
... an impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below . Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. The receiver will vary. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the left to the AC power source. 1 Twist exposed...
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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. others should be placed on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular ... from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Be sure all the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker terminals Make sure that...
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from walls. others should be placed on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular ... from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Be sure all the bare speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Connecting up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Speaker terminals Make sure that...
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...back processing (page 25). 6 DIRECT Lights when source Stream Direct playback is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received in use. SPA means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 ADV.SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced ...Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on this). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Midnight listening (page 26). 16 D.E. ANALOG Lights ...
...back processing (page 25). 6 DIRECT Lights when source Stream Direct playback is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received in use. SPA means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 ADV.SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced ...Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on this). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Midnight listening (page 26). 16 D.E. ANALOG Lights ...
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...the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of the Advanced Surround effects as well as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to access the System Setup menu (page 28). These buttons are marked with an... 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...
...the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of the Advanced Surround effects as well as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units. 5 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons VOLUME +/- EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to access the System Setup menu (page 28). These buttons are marked with an... 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...
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...ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies 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 your surround sound system (page 28). Button What it does DVD/ Turns DVD power on a DVD/DVR. ... compressed audio sources (page 27). 11 RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. HDD/ Switch between the three banks (classes) of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - It also displays TV menus. INFO* Displays additional EPG information. 04 Controls and displays ...
...ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies 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 your surround sound system (page 28). Button What it does DVD/ Turns DVD power on a DVD/DVR. ... compressed audio sources (page 27). 11 RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. HDD/ Switch between the three banks (classes) of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - It also displays TV menus. INFO* Displays additional EPG information. 04 Controls and displays ...
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Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically ... your system Chapter 5: Listening to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of a source. CD CD-R FM AM STEREO/ AUTOSURR F.S.SURR STANDARD ADV.SURR TOP MENU S.RETRIEVER MENU • While listening to a source...
Listening in surround sound Using this receiver, you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically ... your system Chapter 5: Listening to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of a source. CD CD-R FM AM STEREO/ AUTOSURR F.S.SURR STANDARD ADV.SURR TOP MENU S.RETRIEVER MENU • While listening to a source...
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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. SHOW - Provides surround sound for rock and/or pop music. • UNPLUGED - Suitable for acoustic music sources. • X-STEREO - Suitable...
... 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. SHOW - Provides surround sound for rock and/or pop music. • UNPLUGED - Suitable for acoustic music sources. • X-STEREO - Suitable...
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...effective when using headphones, Stream Direct, Stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance mode. For example, you can simply switch it off Note 1 • This receiver can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, on 5.1 encoded material) • VSB OFF - With other ... input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 • Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to select the input signal corresponding to ANALOG. • You may...
...effective when using headphones, Stream Direct, Stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance mode. For example, you can simply switch it off Note 1 • This receiver can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, on 5.1 encoded material) • VSB OFF - With other ... input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 • Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to select the input signal corresponding to ANALOG. • You may...