Page 2 - CAUTION; IMPORTANT; IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to a...
Page 3 - For Taiwan exclusively; Medium-size screwdriver
For Taiwan exclusively Taiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side). WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are pr...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . 7 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 02 5 minute guide Introduction to...
Page 5 - Nederlands; Español; 0 Other connections
English Italiano Français Nederlands Español Deutsch 10 Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . 56 Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bi-wiring your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 11 ...
Page 6 - Before you start; Checking what’s in the box; Illustration shows the VSX-517 model; Important
Before you start 01 6 En 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 confirm system operation) x2 • Remote control • Setup microphone (VSX-817 ...
Page 7 - English; WARNING; Installing the receiver
Before you start 01 7 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español WARNING • Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the li...
Page 8 - minute guide; Introduction to home theater; MULTI JOG
5 minute guide 02 8 En Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends n...
Page 9 - Listening to your system; Using the Quick Setup; The System Setup menu; Note
5 minute guide 02 9 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español There are several other sound options you can select. See Listening to your system on page 31 for more on this. 1 See also The System Setup menu on page 39 for more setup options. Using the Quick Setup VSX-517 model only You...
Page 11 - – Check front speaker connections.; Other problems during Auto MCACC
5 minute guide 02 11 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español If you see an ERR message in the display, there may be a problem with your mic or the speaker connections. Turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by the ERR message (see below), then try the auto surround setup...
Page 12 - Connecting up; Making cable connections; Analog audio cables; Standard RCA video cables; and
Connecting up 03 12 En Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Important • Before making or changing any co...
Page 13 - Connecting a TV and DVD player; Connecting the; DIGITAL OPT 1
Connecting up 03 13 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano 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 DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver. Use...
Page 14 - inputs of the receiver as shown below.; Connect a set of audio/video outputs on; – Use an optical cable for the; STB
Connecting up 03 14 En Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. In this case, you can connect them to the multi-channel inputs of the receiver as shown below. 1 The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections...
Page 15 - If your component has a digital output,; analog output jack using; About the WMA9 Pro decoder; This unit has an on-board Windows Media
Connecting up 03 15 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections for the VSX-517 are the same. Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting. 1 Follow the steps be...
Page 16 - Using the component video jacks
Connecting up 03 16 En Windows Media ® , and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Connecting other video components This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital vi...
Page 17 - Connect the component video outputs of; Assigning the component video inputs; Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO
Connecting up 03 17 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver’s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs ...
Page 18 - Using external antennas; To improve FM reception; coaxial
Connecting up 03 18 En Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). 1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires. 2 Push open the tabs, then...
Page 19 - Connecting the speakers; Simply connect; LARGE; Switching the speaker impedance
Connecting up 03 19 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting the speakers A complete speaker setup is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the ...
Page 20 - Twist exposed wire strands together.; Speaker terminals; Hints on speaker placement; Caution
Connecting up 03 20 En VSX-517 model 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire. 3 Release the tabs. VSX-817 model 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. Speaker terminals Make sure that all the b...
Page 21 - Speaker placement diagrams; speaker setup
Connecting up 03 21 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show 7.1 channel speaker setups. 1 3-D view of 7 .1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setup The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back spe...
Page 22 - Controls and displays; Front panel; Illustration shows the VSX-817 model; Input select buttons; Selects an input source.; Character display; See; MCACC indicator; after the Auto MCACC; dial; The; buttons
Controls and displays 04 22 En Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-817 model 1 STANDBY/ON 2 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 3 Character display See Display on page 24. 4 MCACC indicator (VSX-817 model only) Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 3...
Page 23 - Auto playback
Controls and displays 04 23 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various 2 Pro Logic II options / VSX-817 model only – 2 Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 31). ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the various surroun...
Page 24 - indicators; Listening in; SLEEP
Controls and displays 04 24 En Display Illustration shows the VSX-817 model 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on. SB (VSX-817 model only) Depending on the source, this lights when a signal...
Page 25 - 1 Speaker indicator; Checking your Acoustic
Controls and displays 04 25 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator VSX-817 model – Lights to indicate the current speaker system ...
Page 26 - Controlling the rest of your system
Controls and displays 04 26 En 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 50). 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO SURR Switches between Auto surround mode ( Auto playback on page 31) and Stream Direct playback. Stream Direct play...
Page 27 - Component control buttons
Controls and displays 04 27 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español RETURN Press to confirm and exit the current menu (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV). 6 (TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surroun...
Page 30 - Confirm and exit the current menu screen.; 2 DVD/DVR control buttons; to access the commands; AUDIO
Controls and displays 04 30 En 11 RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 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 system (press SHIFT to acce...
Page 31 - Using surround back
Listening to your system 05 31 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources)...
Page 32 - With multichannel; Using the Advanced surround effects; with various soundtracks to see which you like.; Setting the effect options; Setting; Dimension
Listening to your system 05 32 En • Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources • Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources VSX-817 model only – With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SB ON , you ...
Page 33 - STEREO; STEREO; While listening to a source, press; STEREO; Listening in stereo; FOCUS; Panorama; Effect
Listening to your system 05 33 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Listening in stereo When you select STEREO you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichann...
Page 34 - While listening to a source, press AUTO; Choosing the input signal; Press
Listening to your system 05 34 En Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed. Above: VSX-517 (left) and VSX-817 (right) • While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR to select Stre...
Page 35 - sing surround back channel
Listening to your system 05 35 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español U sing surround back channel processing VSX-817 model only • Default setting: SB ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or yo...
Page 36 - for an optimal sound image at your; on phase correction.
Listening to your system 05 36 En Using Phase Control This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound (see illustration below). Phase Control te...
Page 37 - Press to switch between
Listening to your system 05 37 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Using Midnight and Loudness The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re liste...
Page 39 - Using the System Setup menu
The System Setup menu 06 39 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver. It also explains how to fine-tune individual speake...
Page 40 - Select ‘M. MCACC’ from the System Setup; Fine Channel Level; Select ‘
The System Setup menu 06 40 En • SB BIAMP – Select this setting if you’re bi- amping your front speakers (see Bi-amping your front speakers on page 57). 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the System Setup menu. Manual MCACC speaker setup VSX-817 model only You can use the settings i...
Page 41 - Fine Speaker Distance; Automatically setting up for surround; Acoustic Calibration EQ; Automatically
The System Setup menu 06 41 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Caution • The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to –18 dB automatically). 2 Use / to select each channel in turn and adjust the levels ( +/– 10 dB ) as necessary. Use...
Page 42 - CH
The System Setup menu 06 42 En 1 Select ‘ EQ A. SET ’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is at the middle position. • See Other p...
Page 43 - Tip; Manual speaker setup
The System Setup menu 06 43 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 3 Use / to select the channel you want and adjust to your liking. Use the / buttons to select the frequency and / to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, use the / buttons to select the channel display (for exa...
Page 44 - Select; Crossover network
The System Setup menu 06 44 En 2 Use / to choose the speaker(s) that you want to set then select a speaker size. Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: • Front ( F ) – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t conne...
Page 45 - Speaker Distance; The Input Assign menu; Assigning the digital inputs
The System Setup menu 06 45 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 4 Adjust the level of each channel using / . If you selected T. TONE M. , use / to switch speakers. The T. TONE A. setup outputs test tones in the following order (depends on speaker settings): L C R RS SBR* SBL* LS ...
Page 46 - Dynamic Range Control Setup
The System Setup menu 06 46 En If you didn’t make component video connections according to the defaults above, you must assign the numbered input to the component you’ve connected (or else you may see the video signal of a different component). For more on this, see Using the component video jacks o...
Page 47 - Using the tuner; Listening to the radio; Tuning directly to a station; Saving station presets; Naming station presets; Listening to station presets
Using the tuner 07 47 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts and memorize the frequency for recall later. 1 Press AM or FM to select the tuner band. 2 Tune to ...
Page 48 - Input the name you want then press ENTER.; Press AM or FM to select the tuner.; Changing the frequency step; Switch the receiver into standby.; while you press and hold the TUNER EDIT; K STEP
Using the tuner 07 48 En 3 Input the name you want then press ENTER. Names can be up to four characters long. • Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or the ST +/– (VSX-817 model) / STATION +/– (VSX- 517 model) buttons (remote) to select characters, and ENTER to confirm. If no character is input, a s...
Page 49 - Making recordings; Select the source you want to record.; Use the input select buttons (; SIGNAL SELECT; Prepare the source you want to record.
Making recordings 08 49 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 8: Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV)...
Page 50 - Selecting preset codes directly; • You can only input a code for the component
Controlling the rest of your system 09 50 En Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system VSX-817 model only Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using the component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote. Howev...
Page 51 - Direct function; The LED lights on continuously.; Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other
Controlling the rest of your system 09 51 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Direct function • Default setting: ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your receiver to playback a different compon...
Page 52 - Setting the remote to control other components; Function
Controlling the rest of your system 09 52 En Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 50 for more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the...
Page 53 - Controls for other components
Controlling the rest of your system 09 53 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components o...
Page 55 - Preset Code List
Controlling the rest of your system 09 55 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Preset Code List You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not ...
Page 56 - Other connections; Second Zone speaker B setup; Connect a pair of speakers to the; Switching the speaker system; Use the SPEAKERS button on the front
Other connections 10 56 En Chapter 10: Other connections VSX-817 model only Caution • Before making or changing the connections , switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system. • Do not allow a...
Page 57 - Bi-amping your front speakers; Connect your speakers as shown below.; Low; Select the; ‘SB BIAMP’; setting from the; Bi-wiring your speakers
Other connections 10 57 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different amplifiers (in this case, to both front and surround back terminals) for better...
Page 58 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; Problem; MUTE
Additional information 11 58 En Chapter 11: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investi...
Page 60 - SP 6 OHM; Power cord caution
Additional information 11 60 En Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the TONE button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button for about th...
Page 61 - Specifications; Amplifier section; Video Section; Frequency response; Component video section; Frequency response; FM Tuner Section; unbalanced
Additional information 11 61 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Specifications Amplifier section • Maximum power output (surround / 1 kHz, THD 10 %, 8 Ω ) Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 W per channelCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 62 - AM Tuner Section; Cleaning the unit
Additional information 11 62 En AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 9 kHz step . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1602 kHz 10 kHz step . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1700 kHzSensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . 350 µV/mSignal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dBAntenn...
Page 63 - PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
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