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Pioneer VSX-817 Operating Instructions Manual

Pioneer VSX-817 Operating Instructions Manual (70 pages)

Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver

Brand: Pioneer | Category: Receiver | Size: 3.79 MB

Table of Contents

Operating Instructions
1
Table of Contents
4
1 Before You Start

6
2 5 Minute Guide

7
3 Connecting up

11
- Making Cable Connections
  11
  - Analog Audio Cables
    11
  - Digital Audio Cables
    11
  - Video Cables
    11
- Connecting a DVD Player and TV
  12
  - Connecting the Multichannel Analog
    13
  - Outputs
    13
- Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Other Digital Set-Top Box
  13
- Connecting Other Audio Components
  14
  - About the WMA9 Pro Decoder
    14
- Connecting Other Video Components
  15
  - Using the Component Video Jacks
    16
  - Connecting to the Front Panel Video
    16
  - Terminal
    16
  - Connecting to the Front Panel Audio
    16
  - Mini Jack
    16
- Connecting Antennas
  17
  - Using External Antennas
    17
- Connecting the Speakers
  18
  - Hints on Speaker Placement
    19
- AC Outlet
  20
4 Controls and Displays

21
- Front Panel
  21
- Display
  22
- Remote Control
  24
  - Operating Range of Remote Control
    26
5 Listening to Your System

27
- Auto Playback
  27
- Listening in Surround Sound
  27
  - Using the Advanced Surround Effects
    28
  - Setting the Effect Options
    28
- Listening in Stereo
  29
- Using Front Stage Surround Advance
  29
- Using Stream Direct
  30
- Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ
  30
- Using Surround Back Channel Processing
  30
  - Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB)
    31
- Using Midnight and Loudness
  31
- Using the Sound Retriever
  32
- Enhancing Dialog
  32
- Using the Tone Controls
  32
- Playing Other Sources
  32
- Choosing the Input Signal
  32
- Selecting the Multichannel Analog Inputs
  33
- Selecting the Front Audio Inputs
  33
6 The System Setup Menu

34
- Making Receiver Settings from the System
  34
- Setup Menu
  34
- Surround Back Speaker Setting
  34
- Manual MCACC Speaker Setup
  35
  - Fine Channel Level
    36
  - Fine Speaker Distance
    36
  - Acoustic Calibration EQ
    37
- Manual Speaker Setup
  39
  - Speaker Setting
    40
  - Crossover Network
    41
  - Channel Level
    41
  - Speaker Distance
    42
7 Using the Tuner

43
- Listening to the Radio
  43
  - Improving FM Stereo Sound
    43
  - Tuning Directly to a Station
    43
- Saving Station Presets
  43
  - Naming Station Presets
    44
  - Listening to Station Presets
    44
8 Making Recordings

45
- Making an Audio or a Video Recording
  45
9 Controlling the Rest of Your System

46
- Setting the Remote to Control Other
  46
- Components
  46
- Selecting Preset Codes Directly
  46
- Direct Function
  47
- Clearing All the Remote Control Settings
  47
- Controls for Tvs
  48
- Controls for Other Components
  49
- Preset Code List
  51
Other Connections

52
- Using XM Radio
  52
  - Connecting Your XM Radio Receiver
    52
  - Listening to XM Radio
    53
  - Using XM HD Surround
    53
  - Saving Channel Presets
    53
  - Using the XM Menu
    54
- Using SIRIUS Radio
  54
- Second Zone Speaker B Setup
  57
  - Switching the Speaker System
    57
- Bi-Amping Your Front Speakers
  57
- Bi-Wiring Your Speakers
  58
Other Settings

59
- The Input Assign Menu
  59
- The Other Setup Menu
  60
  - Dynamic Range Control Setup
    60
  - Dual Mono Setup
    61
  - LFE Attenuator Setup
    61
Additional Information

62
- Troubleshooting
  62
  - XM Radio Messages
    64
  - SIRIUS Radio Messages
    64
- Resetting the Main Unit
  65
- Switching the Speaker Impedance
  65
- Specifications
  66
- Power Cord Caution
  67
- Cleaning the Unit
  67

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