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... mini jack 17 Connecting antennas 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers 19 Hints on speaker placement 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 22 Display 23 Remote control 25 Operating range of remote control 27 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects...
... mini jack 17 Connecting antennas 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers 19 Hints on speaker placement 20 04 Controls and displays Front panel 22 Display 23 Remote control 25 Operating range of remote control 27 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 28 Listening in surround sound 28 Using the Advanced surround effects...
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... Operating other Pioneer components 50 Setting the remote to control other components 50 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Erasing one of the remote control button settings 51 Erasing all of the remote control presets . . . . . 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset codes 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for other ...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...
... Operating other Pioneer components 50 Setting the remote to control other components 50 Selecting preset codes directly 51 Erasing one of the remote control button settings 51 Erasing all of the remote control presets . . . . . 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset codes 52 Controls for TVs 53 Controls for other ...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...
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... 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 • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions • Warranty card...
... 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 • FM wire antenna • These operating instructions • Warranty card...
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... delay and channel level. Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. Note 1 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. Push down on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Auto MCACC Surr Back System Normal (SB) ] : Exit ENTER : Start : Cancel 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)'...there are output at ear level using the HDMI output to be made . • Make sure the headphones are planning on the remote control to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on page 36 and make sure to place the microphone so that it's about ear level...
... delay and channel level. Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. Note 1 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. Push down on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Auto MCACC Surr Back System Normal (SB) ] : Exit ENTER : Start : Cancel 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)'...there are output at ear level using the HDMI output to be made . • Make sure the headphones are planning on the remote control to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on page 36 and make sure to place the microphone so that it's about ear level...
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...LOGIC IIx 2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 2 PRO LOGIC IIx lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Remote control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when Dialog Enhancement is detected. 2 Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal. 3 2 DIGITAL Lights... to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a WMA9 Pro signal. 17 MIDNIGHT Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 31). 6 DIRECT Lights when...
...LOGIC IIx 2 PRO LOGIC II lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 2 PRO LOGIC IIx lights to indicate Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Remote control below). 10 Tuner indicators - Lights when Dialog Enhancement is detected. 2 Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal. 3 2 DIGITAL Lights... to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a WMA9 Pro signal. 17 MIDNIGHT Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 31). 6 DIRECT Lights when...
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... 32). Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at any time by pressing the RECEIVER button first: SLEEP - D.ACCESS - Remote control 10 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 SOURCE 11 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 12 F.AUDIO DVD TV DVR TVCTRL 2 CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM AM RECEIVER 13 SLEEP SB ch ANALOG ATT...
... 32). Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at any time by pressing the RECEIVER button first: SLEEP - D.ACCESS - Remote control 10 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT 1 SOURCE 11 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 12 F.AUDIO DVD TV DVR TVCTRL 2 CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM AM RECEIVER 13 SLEEP SB ch ANALOG ATT...
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... parameters (page 29). Also adjusts the level of the remote control presets on page 50): SETUP - buttons to switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device...14 VOL +/- The following commands are obstacles between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28). See Erasing one of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are shown when you choose the options below. RESET - Also use +/- PHASE - Press...
... parameters (page 29). Also adjusts the level of the remote control presets on page 50): SETUP - buttons to switch between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device...14 VOL +/- The following commands are obstacles between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 28). See Erasing one of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are shown when you choose the options below. RESET - Also use +/- PHASE - Press...
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... set the source to F.AUDIO on the receiver. 1 Press F.AUDIO (SHIFT+DVD) on the front panel, set to the MCACC/AUDIO IN jack on the remote control. DVD 5.1ch shows in the following order: DIGITAL; Turn down the volume of the receiver. 3 Select the source you have set . • You can 't use...
... set the source to F.AUDIO on the receiver. 1 Press F.AUDIO (SHIFT+DVD) on the front panel, set to the MCACC/AUDIO IN jack on the remote control. DVD 5.1ch shows in the following order: DIGITAL; Turn down the volume of the receiver. 3 Select the source you have set . • You can 't use...
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..., component video and HDMI inputs (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your TV. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM DVR TVCTRL AM RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE ...for example, if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 61). • Other Setup - System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto...
..., component video and HDMI inputs (see Manual speaker setup on the receiver and your TV. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM DVR TVCTRL AM RECEIVER SIGNAL SEL D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE ...for example, if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 61). • Other Setup - System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto...
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The test tones will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control. The Auto setup will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 44 En Note 1 • If you are the same distance from the listening position. ...
The test tones will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control. The Auto setup will start after testing with an actual soundtrack. 44 En Note 1 • If you are the same distance from the listening position. ...
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... SB ch DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT SIGNAL SEL D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE ST ST SETUP ENTER PTY SEARCH TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL MENU T.EDIT RETURN TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTV ON/OFF A MPX B REC MUTE EON REC STOP JUKEBOX C D E AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD... . Once you 'll already know the frequency of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE/ for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you...
... SB ch DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT SIGNAL SEL D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE ST ST SETUP ENTER PTY SEARCH TUNE GUIDE TV CONTROL MENU T.EDIT RETURN TV VOL INPUT SELECT TV CH VOL DTV ON/OFF A MPX B REC MUTE EON REC STOP JUKEBOX C D E AUDIO SUBTITLE HDD DVD... . Once you 'll already know the frequency of manually tuning in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE/ for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access). 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you...
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...47). 08 Using the tuner memorize up to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST/ buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to confirm a character. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three ...station preset you want to do this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). See Listening to the radio on the previous page for more on the remote control to have named a station preset, you want. The display shows ST. Listening to station presets You will have to 3 and input four spaces instead...
...47). 08 Using the tuner memorize up to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST/ buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to confirm a character. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three ...station preset you want to do this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). See Listening to the radio on the previous page for more on the remote control to have named a station preset, you want. The display shows ST. Listening to station presets You will have to 3 and input four spaces instead...
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... ). 3 Prepare the source you want to record. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE SLEEP SR+ SB ch DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SEL D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM SLEEP DVR TVCTRL AM RECEIVER h ANALOG TOP MENU... MD, video etc. Refer to the instructions that came with a recorder hooked up on page 11 for more on video connections). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). These cannot be recorded in the same way (see Connecting up to the ...
... ). 3 Prepare the source you want to record. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE SLEEP SR+ SB ch DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SEL D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM SLEEP DVR TVCTRL AM RECEIVER h ANALOG TOP MENU... MD, video etc. Refer to the instructions that came with a recorder hooked up on page 11 for more on video connections). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Select the input signal (if necessary). These cannot be recorded in the same way (see Connecting up to the ...
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... components together so that you can use this receiver's built-in the remote. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, refer to Controlling the rest of your system Operating other components Most components can be assigned...
... components together so that you can use this receiver's built-in the remote. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you want to control all your components using this receiver's remote control, refer to Controlling the rest of your system Operating other components Most components can be assigned...
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...there is more than one, start with your component. Erasing all of the remote control presets This will erase all preset remote control preset codes. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the SETUP button. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to select ERASE then...the manufacturer's name (for example, P for Pioneer). 5 Use / to select the manufacturer's name from the list then press ENTER. 6 Use / to work, select the next code from the list, then try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into ...
...there is more than one, start with your component. Erasing all of the remote control presets This will erase all preset remote control preset codes. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the SETUP button. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to select ERASE then...the manufacturer's name (for example, P for Pioneer). 5 Use / to select the manufacturer's name from the list then press ENTER. 6 Use / to work, select the next code from the list, then try out the remote control, switch the component on or off (into ...
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... This could let you, for example, use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. The LCD shows OK to playback a different component. The brand name ... to your system 3 Press and hold the SETUP button. When you turn direct function off, you can 't use the remote control to rewind a tape in the display for three seconds. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to select DIRECT F then press ENTER. 3 Press the MULTI...
... This could let you, for example, use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. The LCD shows OK to playback a different component. The brand name ... to your system 3 Press and hold the SETUP button. When you turn direct function off, you can 't use the remote control to rewind a tape in the display for three seconds. The remote LCD display shows SETUP. 2 Use / to select DIRECT F then press ENTER. 3 Press the MULTI...
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...to choose the 'A' commands on or off . Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV 53 En Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. • The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button on or off . Use to choose the ... rest of your system 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 50 for more on a Satellite TV/ Satellite...
...to choose the 'A' commands on or off . Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV 53 En Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. • The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button on or off . Use to choose the ... rest of your system 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 50 for more on a Satellite TV/ Satellite...
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... MENU Switches TEXT ON for TVs. player Go forward channels (channel +). TV Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) Function Components MENU Select the menu screen....; Start playback. Button (s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on the menu ENTER screen. 10 Controlling the rest of your system on page 50 for more on some models, pressing this when the CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ ...
... MENU Switches TEXT ON for TVs. player Go forward channels (channel +). TV Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system Button(s) Function Components MENU Select the menu screen....; Start playback. Button (s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on the menu ENTER screen. 10 Controlling the rest of your system on page 50 for more on some models, pressing this when the CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ ...
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...ringed mini phone plug for detailed instructions. Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. Before you can use an SR+ cable to connect...WOOFER PREOUT DVD / LD IN S-VIDEO This receiver DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHONES TV/SAT AUDIO IN ENTER VSX-917 MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING SAT DVR /VCR VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO CD CD-R / TAPE / MD USB FM AM AUX TONE PTY ...
...ringed mini phone plug for detailed instructions. Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. Before you can use an SR+ cable to connect...WOOFER PREOUT DVD / LD IN S-VIDEO This receiver DVD player Satellite receiver, etc DVD AUDIO IN STANDBY/ON PHONES TV/SAT AUDIO IN ENTER VSX-917 MULTI JOG DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING SAT DVR /VCR VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO CD CD-R / TAPE / MD USB FM AM AUX TONE PTY ...
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Note 1 The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SLEEP SR+ SB ch DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT SIGNAL SEL F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM DVR TVCTRL AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10... sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on page 64. 60 En See Using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These features include: • On-screen volume display. • On-screen display ...
Note 1 The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SLEEP SR+ SB ch DIMMER ANALOG ATT MIDNIGHT SIGNAL SEL F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE USB CD FM DVR TVCTRL AM RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10... sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on page 64. 60 En See Using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These features include: • On-screen volume display. • On-screen display ...