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Operating Instructions VSX-917V-S/-K AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu).
Operating Instructions VSX-917V-S/-K AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Discover the benefits of registering your product online at http://www.pioneer.co.uk (or http://www.pioneer.eu).
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...cables 11 About the video converter 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16... . 29 06 USB playback Using the USB interface 34 Basic playback controls 34 Compressed audio compatibility 35 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 36 Surround back speaker setting 36 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance ...
...cables 11 About the video converter 12 Connecting a DVD player and TV 13 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 14 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 14 Connecting other audio components 15 About the WMA9 Pro decoder 15 Connecting other video components 16... . 29 06 USB playback Using the USB interface 34 Basic playback controls 34 Compressed audio compatibility 35 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 36 Surround back speaker setting 36 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance ...
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... 57 Switching the speaker system 57 Bi-amping your front speakers 58 Bi-wiring your speakers 58 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 59 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 60 12 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 61 The Other Setup menu 62 Dynamic Range Control ...Setup 63 Dual Mono Setup 63 LFE Attenuator Setup 63 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . . 64 Digital Video Converter Setup 64 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 65 HDMI 67 Resetting the main unit 67 Switching ...
... 57 Switching the speaker system 57 Bi-amping your front speakers 58 Bi-wiring your speakers 58 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 59 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 60 12 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 61 The Other Setup menu 62 Dynamic Range Control ...Setup 63 Dual Mono Setup 63 LFE Attenuator Setup 63 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . . 64 Digital Video Converter Setup 64 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 65 HDMI 67 Resetting the main unit 67 Switching ...
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Installing the receiver When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm at the ... to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna •...
Installing the receiver When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm at the ... to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna •...
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...source. 1 Connect your DVD player and TV. In most cases, you won't have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but also on the receiver, followed by your speakers as shown below for more on this . See Connecting a DVD player and TV on this . Place your DVD player, ... (SW) Surround speaker (RS) Listening position Surround back speaker (SBR) Surround speaker (LS) Surround back speaker (SBL) 3 Plug in the middle of the receiver. For surround sound, you 're in and switch on the source and the sound settings of the action or concert. Check the manual that DVD...
...source. 1 Connect your DVD player and TV. In most cases, you won't have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but also on the receiver, followed by your speakers as shown below for more on this . See Connecting a DVD player and TV on this . Place your DVD player, ... (SW) Surround speaker (RS) Listening position Surround back speaker (SBR) Surround speaker (LS) Surround back speaker (SBL) 3 Plug in the middle of the receiver. For surround sound, you 're in and switch on the source and the sound settings of the action or concert. Check the manual that DVD...
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...navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP...Exit ENTER : Start : Cancel 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 2 Try to the MCACC/ AUDIO IN jack on the receiver and your TV. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic ...
...navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP...Exit ENTER : Start : Cancel 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 2 Try to the MCACC/ AUDIO IN jack on the receiver and your TV. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic ...
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...MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your setup. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). The settings made in step 9 the Auto MCACC setup will start again from the ...Confirm the speaker configuration. When you're finished, go back to show the setup is complete. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the right side column, there may take 3 to 8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup ...
...MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your setup. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for surround back). The settings made in step 9 the Auto MCACC setup will start again from the ...Confirm the speaker configuration. When you're finished, go back to show the setup is complete. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the right side column, there may take 3 to 8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup ...
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... the acoustic characteristics of the microphone. If two waveforms are any instructions showing in achieving proper sound reproduction. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be produced. 10 En If this ) Press RETURN after you 're finished, select SKIP to go back...
... the acoustic characteristics of the microphone. If two waveforms are any instructions showing in achieving proper sound reproduction. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be produced. 10 En If this ) Press RETURN after you 're finished, select SKIP to go back...
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... off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are typically red and white, and you a clearer...
... off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. • Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of video connection and are typically red and white, and you a clearer...
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... video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 61), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Note 1 You must be converted).1 See Digital Video Converter Setup...
... video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 61), the converter gives priority to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Note 1 You must be converted).1 See Digital Video Converter Setup...
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...more on this. 4 For better quality, you can connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input.../ MD REC L MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL IN OUT OUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR IN TV / SAT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD / LD IN S-VIDEO 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 how to connect...
...more on this. 4 For better quality, you can connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input.../ MD REC L MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL IN OUT OUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR IN TV / SAT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD / LD IN S-VIDEO 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 how to connect...
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... a coaxial digital audio cable. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for more on this. 4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of audio/video ...E R S FRONT Y PB MONITOR OUT LR RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR...
... a coaxial digital audio cable. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for more on this. 4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In this case, you can connect the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of audio/video ...E R S FRONT Y PB MONITOR OUT LR RL FRONT OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT RL SURROUND OUTPUT SUB WOOFER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 1 Connect a set of this receiver as shown below.1 This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR...
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... MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to record from analog...TAPE/MD analog output jack using a stereo RCA phono cable. 4 If your component has a digital output, connect this to /from a digital component. This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR / ...
... MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to record from analog...TAPE/MD analog output jack using a stereo RCA phono cable. 4 If your component has a digital output, connect this to /from a digital component. This receiver DIGITAL OUT IN OPT IN OPT 2 (TV/ SAT) IN OPT 1 (CD) OUT ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN IN COAX 2 (DVR / ...
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... video jacks on page 17 for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set -top... up However, the connected DVD player, set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver. When you can connect it to the optical input on this connection. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a ...
... video jacks on page 17 for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders. 1 Connect a set -top... up However, the connected DVD player, set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver. When you can connect it to the optical input on this connection. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a ...
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... component video inputs to access audio/video connection. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player. • Push down on this receiver. Press VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO and select VIDEO input. VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC/ AUDIO IN PUSH OPEN This... progressive-scan video, which source. See the manuals that came with your TV or monitor. Connecting up the same way you 'll need to the receiver using a component video input, you use for which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC/...
... component video inputs to access audio/video connection. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player. • Push down on this receiver. Press VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO and select VIDEO input. VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC/ AUDIO IN PUSH OPEN This... progressive-scan video, which source. See the manuals that came with your TV or monitor. Connecting up the same way you 'll need to the receiver using a component video input, you use for which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN USB MCACC/...
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...IN 2 OUT HDMI IN 3 IN 1 Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is best. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on... an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the receiver. Note 1 If you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into...
...IN 2 OUT HDMI IN 3 IN 1 Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE Y PB PR MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is best. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on... an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but using only one surround back speaker, connect it to the receiver. Note 1 If you are using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is twisted together and inserted fully into...
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... improve sound quality. Caution • If you do not have provided a few turns until the wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to secure it with a particular placement in mind. Once the wire is in the event of the picture when the TV is localized at equal...
... improve sound quality. Caution • If you do not have provided a few turns until the wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to secure it with a particular placement in mind. Once the wire is in the event of the picture when the TV is localized at equal...
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... and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 PHASE ACOUSTIC AUTO SURR/ CONTROL EQ DIRECT STANDBY/ON PHONES PHASE CONTROL ENTER VSX-917V MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR/ VCR VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO CD CD-R / TAPE / MD USB FM AM AUX SOUND ... menu options. 7 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 8 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 9 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17. 10 USB terminal See Using the USB...
... and displays Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 1 2 34 5 6 PHASE ACOUSTIC AUTO SURR/ CONTROL EQ DIRECT STANDBY/ON PHONES PHASE CONTROL ENTER VSX-917V MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DVD / LD TV/ SAT DVR/ VCR VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO CD CD-R / TAPE / MD USB FM AM AUX SOUND ... menu options. 7 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 8 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 9 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17. 10 USB terminal See Using the USB...
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... IIx lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in use. RDS - ANALOG - DTS - Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 EON/RDS indicators EON - The indicator lights when the current station carries the EON service (page 48...decoding of a DTS multichannel signal. 3 2 DIGITAL Lights to indicate decoding of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the sleep mode is received (page 47). 12 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 57). 13 Character display 14 Neo:6 Lights...
... IIx lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in use. RDS - ANALOG - DTS - Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 EON/RDS indicators EON - The indicator lights when the current station carries the EON service (page 48...decoding of a DTS multichannel signal. 3 2 DIGITAL Lights to indicate decoding of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the sleep mode is received (page 47). 12 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 57). 13 Character display 14 Neo:6 Lights...
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...HDD DVD DISP CH CH 8 AUTO SURR STEREO/ F.S.SURR STANDARD ADV.SURR PHASE ACOUSTIC EQ DIALOG SOUND RETRIEVER SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL LEVEL 9 16 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of an analog input signal to movie soundtracks at low volume. Selects the surround back channel... disc in Checking your system on /off (page 60). MIDNIGHT - Use to boost the bass and treble at any time by pressing the RECEIVER button first: SLEEP - Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 32). Switches the SR+ mode on page 50...
...HDD DVD DISP CH CH 8 AUTO SURR STEREO/ F.S.SURR STANDARD ADV.SURR PHASE ACOUSTIC EQ DIALOG SOUND RETRIEVER SHIFT EFFECT/CHSEL LEVEL 9 16 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER This switches between the three banks (classes) of an analog input signal to movie soundtracks at low volume. Selects the surround back channel... disc in Checking your system on /off (page 60). MIDNIGHT - Use to boost the bass and treble at any time by pressing the RECEIVER button first: SLEEP - Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 32). Switches the SR+ mode on page 50...