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...MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-917V Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) 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...
...MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-917V Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) 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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...does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-917V-K, VSX-917V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE ...To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use , the plug must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE ...
...does cause harmful interference to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-917V-K, VSX-917V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE ...To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use , the plug must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE ...
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...28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 30 Using Stream Direct ...recordings Making an audio or a video recording 46 Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 8 ...
...28 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 29 Setting the effect options 29 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in stereo 30 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 30 Using Stream Direct ...recordings Making an audio or a video recording 46 Contents 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC 8 ...
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... Confirming preset codes 49 Controls for TVs 50 Controls for other components 51 10 Other connections Using XM Radio 53 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 53 Listening to XM Radio 54 Using XM HD Surround 54 Saving channel presets 54 Using the XM Menu 55 Using SIRIUS Radio 55 ... setup 59 Switching the speaker system 59 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other Setup menu 63 Dynamic Range Control Setup 64...
... Confirming preset codes 49 Controls for TVs 50 Controls for other components 51 10 Other connections Using XM Radio 53 Connecting your XM Radio receiver 53 Listening to XM Radio 54 Using XM HD Surround 54 Saving channel presets 54 Using the XM Menu 55 Using SIRIUS Radio 55 ... setup 59 Switching the speaker system 59 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other Setup menu 63 Dynamic Range Control Setup 64...
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...or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. Do not use of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - near a cassette deck (or close to the marks in ...with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following places: - Observe the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus ...
...or environmental public instruction's rules that apply in your country or area. Do not use of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - near a cassette deck (or close to the marks in ...with performance and/or causing malfunctions. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following places: - Observe the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus ...
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...placement on page 20 for the best surround sound effect. Place your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's display. See Automatically setting up your system on page 28. Make sure that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities... speaker (SBL) 3 Plug in surround sound on page 28 if you need to set your speakers and place them for more on the receiver, followed by your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speakers as shown below for...
...placement on page 20 for the best surround sound effect. Place your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in the receiver's display. See Automatically setting up your system on page 28. Make sure that came with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities... speaker (SBL) 3 Plug in surround sound on page 28 if you need to set your speakers and place them for more on the receiver, followed by your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speakers as shown below for...
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...screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will not appear if you have connected using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. The system outputs a series of test tones to the MCACC/ AUDIO IN jack on the remote control, then press the SETUP... SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE CD XM RADIO FM DVR SIRIUS AM TV CTRL RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL TV VOL...
...screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will not appear if you have connected using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. The system outputs a series of test tones to the MCACC/ AUDIO IN jack on the remote control, then press the SETUP... SELECT SOURCE AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT F.AUDIO DVD TV CD-R/TAPE CD XM RADIO FM DVR SIRIUS AM TV CTRL RECEIVER D.ACCESS +10 CLASS DISC ENTER TOP MENU TUNE DTVMENU ST SETUP ENTER MENU ST T.EDIT RETURN TUNE GUIDE CATEGORY TV CONTROL TV VOL...
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..., there may be farther than the actual distance from the Analyzed Data Check screen: Note 1 • Depending on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to be as quiet as possible while it's doing this is happening. The configuration shown on...;ol 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to 8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished!
..., there may be farther than the actual distance from the Analyzed Data Check screen: Note 1 • Depending on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to be as quiet as possible while it's doing this is happening. The configuration shown on...;ol 6 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to 8 minutes. 10 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished!
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... incorrect. Adjustments to the frequency balance of your room (see illustration below). 02 5 minute guide • Speaker Setting - Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to switch on this ) • Acoustic Cal EQ - P H Front speaker A S E C O N T R O L Sound O source Subwoofer F F Listening position ? The size and...
... incorrect. Adjustments to the frequency balance of your room (see illustration below). 02 5 minute guide • Speaker Setting - Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to switch on this ) • Acoustic Cal EQ - P H Front speaker A S E C O N T R O L Sound O source Subwoofer F F Listening position ? The size and...
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... protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. These cables are the most common type of the TV is avoided. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you a clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by the...
... protecting the optical socket. • When storing optical cable, coil loosely. These cables are the most common type of the TV is avoided. In this receiver.1 Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are typically red and white, and you a clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by the...
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... prohibited. If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that is intended for home...
... prohibited. If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that is intended for home...
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...on page 62). 2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 3 TV ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO IN 4 ... . 4 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using an optical cable. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for more on this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your...
...on page 62). 2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.4 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL 3 TV ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO IN 4 ... . 4 For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using an optical cable. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for more on this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 17 for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your...
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... IN / TAPE / MD REC L CEN- Use an optical cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output from 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 so-called `set -top box...-top box also has a component video output, you can also connect with multi-channel analog output jacks 2 1 DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box component to . 3 For better quality, you connected the set-top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and...
... IN / TAPE / MD REC L CEN- Use an optical cable for the video connection.3 2 Connect an optical digital audio output from 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 so-called `set -top box...-top box also has a component video output, you can also connect with multi-channel analog output jacks 2 1 DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box component to . 3 For better quality, you connected the set-top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and...
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...when connected to a set of the component to a WMA9 Procompatible player. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. You'll need to make this receiver. The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial digital audio cable. 2 If necessary, connect the analog...make this to a digital input on -board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it to the digital output on the receiver as shown. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on the receiver as shown. 3 If you want to record to/from a digital component.
...when connected to a set of the component to a WMA9 Procompatible player. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. You'll need to make this receiver. The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial digital audio cable. 2 If necessary, connect the analog...make this to a digital input on -board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it to the digital output on the receiver as shown. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on the receiver as shown. 3 If you want to record to/from a digital component.
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... for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs,...countries. When you set up However, the connected DVD player, set 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.2 3 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your video component also has ...
... for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR) input on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs,...countries. When you set up However, the connected DVD player, set 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.2 3 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your video component also has ...
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... terminal Front video connections are standard audio/ video jacks as well as an optical input. Use a three-way component video cable for which source. This receiver CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AM XM SIRIUS AUX VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC/ AUDIO IN V L R VIDEO OUTPUT ...which component video inputs you made the rear panel connections. Use a three-way component video cable. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to this receiver. Important • If you connect any source component to a set of component video inputs on your source and TV are compatible with progressive-...
... terminal Front video connections are standard audio/ video jacks as well as an optical input. Use a three-way component video cable for which source. This receiver CD CD-R / TAPE / MD FM/AM XM SIRIUS AUX VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC/ AUDIO IN V L R VIDEO OUTPUT ...which component video inputs you made the rear panel connections. Use a three-way component video cable. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to this receiver. Important • If you connect any source component to a set of component video inputs on your source and TV are compatible with progressive-...
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...IN SR P E SUB WOOFER A DVD / LD A PREOUT IN K S-VIDEO E R S FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker... PLAY CD-R D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L CEN- Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below.1 The...
...IN SR P E SUB WOOFER A DVD / LD A PREOUT IN K S-VIDEO E R S FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L B This receiver Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET Caution • Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker... PLAY CD-R D V D 5.1CH INPUT IN / TAPE / MD REC L CEN- Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.2 You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below.1 The...
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.... If not, place them . 20 En • Place the front left and right speakers. • It is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to reduce the risk of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from walls. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the...
.... If not, place them . 20 En • Place the front left and right speakers. • It is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to reduce the risk of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from walls. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the...
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...left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker . The first diagram (fig. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can also refer to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. AC ...fire risk. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. A) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 LS RS LS RS LS SB fig. B) shows orientation with...
...left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker . The first diagram (fig. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can also refer to the AC outlet in regular use (ex. AC ...fire risk. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. A) shows orientation with two surround back speakers connected. 90~120 LS RS LS RS LS SB fig. B) shows orientation with...
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...MIDNIGHT/ SB ch RETRIEVER LOUDNESS PROCESSING TONE SIGNAL SPEAKERS SELECT TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN ENTER VSX-917V MULTI JOG AUX MCACC/ AUDIO IN STEREO/ ADVANCED F.S.SURR STANDARD SURROUND LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 9 10 7 8 23 PHASE ACOUSTIC AUTO SURR...). 9 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 10 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 11 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17.
...MIDNIGHT/ SB ch RETRIEVER LOUDNESS PROCESSING TONE SIGNAL SPEAKERS SELECT TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN ENTER VSX-917V MULTI JOG AUX MCACC/ AUDIO IN STEREO/ ADVANCED F.S.SURR STANDARD SURROUND LISTENING MODE MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 9 10 7 8 23 PHASE ACOUSTIC AUTO SURR...). 9 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers). 10 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 11 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 17.