VSX-817-K

XM Satellite Ready and SIRIUS Satellite Ready 7-Channel A/V Receiver
PIONEEREXCLUSIVE INNOVATIONS
Phase Control (Bass Management System Ensures Precision Low Frequency Output) Sound Retriever for Improved Sound Quality of Compressed Music Files Auto MCACC Setup with 5-band EQ Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design Front Stage Surround Advance
SURROUND SOUND TECHNOLOGIES
Built-in DTS-ES/DTS 96/24/DTS NEO:6/ Dolby Digital EX/Dolby Pro Logic IIx Decoders WMA9 Pro Decoder Advanced Surround (14 modes, including Front Stage Surround Advance) Dialogue Enhancement Auto Surround Stream Direct for Pure and Unprocessed Digital Sound

TERMINALS

A 3.5 mm Audio Jack Input on the Front Panel 5.1-Channel Input 4 Digital Inputs (2 Coaxial, 2 Optical) Component Video Terminal (3 Inputs, 1 Output) S-Video Terminal (3 Inputs/2 Outputs) Front A/V Input Audio (Tuner Included)/Video Inputs: 5A/4AV Audio/Video Outputs: 1A/1AV + 1V Large Speaker Terminals (FL/FR/C/SR/SL/SBR/SBL)
FEATURES FOR SUPERIOR SOUND QUALITY
Equal High Power for All Seven Channels (110 Watts x 7, 1 kHz, 1.0 % THD, 8 ohms) New Freescale 180MIPS Processing DSP 192 kHz/24-bit DAC XM HD Surround Powered by Neural Audio

ENHANCED CONVENIENCE

XM Satellite Radio Ready with OSD SIRIUS Satellite Ready with OSD Pre-programmed Remote Control Unit FL Dimmer (4 steps)

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements: AC 120 V/60 Hz Power Consumption: 370 Watts Standby Power Consumption: 0.5 Watts Dimensions (W x H x D): 16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 inches (420 x 158 x 352.5 mm) Weight: 20 lbs. 4 oz. (9.2 kg)
XM Satellite Ready and SIRIUS Satellite Ready 7-Channel A/V Receiver CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel

CONNECTION DESCRIPTIONS
A. 3 Composite A/V and 3 S-Video Inputs for Cable TV/ Satellite/VCR/DVD-Player/DVD-Recorder/Digital Video Conversion B. XM Input and On-Screen Menus C. SIRIUS Input and On-Screen Menus D. 3 Component Video Inputs for HD Video Sources Cable/ Set-Top box/Game Console E. 4 Assignable Digital Inputs for DVD Player/Recorder/ Satellite/Cable

Also available in silver

VSX-817-S

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES

Specifications and design subject to modification without notice. Surround: 90 W per channel (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07 % THD, 8 ohms)
Stereo: Continuous average power output of 110 watts at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz
XM is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. Windows Media Audio 9 Professional, Microsoft, Windows Media and the Windows
with no more than 0.2 % total harmonic distortion.
PIONEER and the Pioneer Logo are registered trademarks of Pioneer Corporation. DTS, DTS ES|Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. 96/24 is a trademark
(front); 90 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07 % THD, 8 ohms) (center); 90 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07 % THD, 8 ohms) (surround); 90 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07 % THD, 8 ohms) (surround back); 90 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.07 % THD, 8 ohms) Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commissions Trade Regulation Rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers.
The impedances indicated are actual values that speakers can present to an amplifier

of DTS, Inc.

Dolby, Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, Surround EX and the double-D symbol are registered
logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Proprietary driver is required for WMA9 Pro playback on computer.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered U.S. marks. Neural Audio is a trademark of Neural Audio Corporation.
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
SIRIUS and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite
while playing back music. They do not refer to the nominal rated impedances of speakers you use.
Radio, Inc. 2007 Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

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Operating Instructions

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WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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CAUTION
PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE D2-4-4-1_EF A DECOUVVERT.
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when D3-4-2-2-1a_A_En on vacation).
For U.S. and Australia Model

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IMPORTANT NOTICE THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND D1-4-2-6-1_En KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. D8-10-1-2_En
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the users right to operate the equipment. D8-10-2_En
CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections. D8-10-3a_En
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-817-K, VSX-817-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

01 Before you start
Checking whats in the box. Loading the batteries. Installing the receiver. Ventilation. 6 6
05 Listening to your system
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

minute guide

Introduction to home theater. 7 Listening to Surround Sound. 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC). 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup. 10 Better sound using Phase Control. 10

03 Connecting up

Making cable connections. Analog audio cables. Digital audio cables. Video cables. Connecting a DVD player and TV. Connecting the multichannel analog outputs. Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box. Connecting other audio components. About the WMA9 Pro decoder. Connecting other video components. Using the component video jacks. Connecting to the front panel video terminal. Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack. Connecting antennas. Using external antennas. Connecting the speakers. Hints on speaker placement. AC outlet. 19 20

06 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System 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

07 Using the tuner

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

04 Controls and displays

Front panel. Display. Remote control. Operating range of remote control. 24 26

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording. 45
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09 Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control other 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
12 Additional information
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

English

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10 Other connections

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 Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner. 54 Listening to SIRIUS Radio. 55 Saving channel presets. 56 Using the SIRIUS Menu. 56 Second Zone speaker B setup. 57 Switching the speaker system. 57 Bi-amping your front speakers. 57 Bi-wiring your speakers. 58

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.
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5 minute guide

Chapter 2:
Introduction to home theater
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like youre in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you wont have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 27. Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound effect. Also see Hints on speaker placement on page 19 for more on this.
Center speaker (C) Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)

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Subwoofer (SW)

Surround speaker (RS)

Listening position Surround speaker (LS)
Surround back speaker (SBR)

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Surround back speaker (SBL)
Listening to Surround Sound
With the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting to an AC power source. 1 Connect your DVD player and TV. See Connecting a DVD player and TV on page 12 to do this. For surround sound, youll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound. See Connecting the speakers on page 18.

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3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup
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Controls and displays

Chapter 4:

Front panel

MULTI JOG

PHASE CONTROL

DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING
ACOUSTIC AUTO SURR/ EQ DIRECT

VIDEO/FRONT AUDIO

CD-R / TAPE / MD

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

ADVANCED STANDARD SURROUND
SOUND MIDNIGHT/ SB ch RETRIEVER LOUDNESS PROCESSING

STANDBY/ON

VIDEO L AUDIO R

PHONES

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL SELECT

TUNING/ STATION

TUNER EDIT

RETURN

TUNER EDIT SETUP

1 Input select buttons Press to select an input source. 2 Digital Precision Processing indicator Lights to indicate digital processing. 3 Character display See Display on page 22. 4 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 30) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 8) or EQ Auto Setup (page 37)). 5 ENTER
6 MULTI JOG dial Use the MULTI JOG dial to select various settings and menu options. 7 PHASE CONTROL Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10). 8 ACOUSTIC EQ Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30). 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.
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11 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal or Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack on page MCACC/AUDIO IN jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 16). 13 MASTER VOLUME dial 14 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 32). 15 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS Switches between Midnight and Loudness listening (page 31). 16 SB ch PROCESSING Selects surround back channel processing (page 30) or the virtual surround back mode (page 31). 17 TONE Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial (page 32). 18 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system (page 57) and the impedance setting (page 65). 19 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an input signal (page 32).

10 Tuner indicators Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. Lights when a broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 57). 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 Lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal. 16 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening (page 31). 17 D.E. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on (page 32). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening (page 31). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded signal is detected. 20 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. 21 MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 39. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 32).
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Remote control

RECEIVER SOURCE
3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 46). 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO SURR Selects Auto Surround (Auto playback on page 27) or Stream Direct playback (page 30). When listening to XM Radio, AUTO SURR selects XM HD Surround feature (page 53). STEREO/F.S.SURR Switches between stereo playback and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 29). STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic IIx and Neo:6 options (page 27). ADV.SURR Switches between the various surround modes (page 28). PHASE Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10). ACOUSTIC EQ Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30). DIALOG Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 32).

Using Front Stage Surround Advance
The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.
a Only available with 2ch sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode (also available with 2 Pro Logic II 5.1sound). b Only available with 2ch sources in Neo:6 Music mode.
While listening to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes. STEREO See Listening in stereo above for more on this. F.S.S.FOCUS Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges. F.S.S. WIDE Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode.1
FOCUS position (Recommend) Front left speaker Front right speaker WIDE position Front left speaker Front right speaker

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 multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.
While listening to a source, press STEREO/F.S.SURR for stereo playback. Press repeatedly to switch between: STEREO The audio is heard with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions. F.S.S.FOCUS See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this. F.S.S. WIDE See Using Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this.
1 When using F.S.S. WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. For more on this, refer to Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8.
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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.
While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR to select Stream Direct mode. AUTOSURR. See Auto playback on page 27. DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono, Center Width, Dimension and Panorama settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. For analog sources, only Channel Level can be set. All other digital processing can not be set.

SBch Processing / Virtual SB mode ON AUTO ON AUTO ON AUTO ON AUTO a Excluding WMA9 Pro format. b Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. c Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.
Press SB ch (SB ch PROCESSING) to select a virtual surround back channel option. Each press cycles through the following: VSB ON Virtual Surround Back is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material) VSB AUTO Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES) VSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off
Standard Multichannel sources Stereo sources 2 Pro Logic II x 2 Pro Logic Neo:6 a a a Advanced surround

Type of source

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES/ WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources with 6.1ch surround Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded multichannel sources Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded stereo source; other digital stereo source Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources
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 youre listening. The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.
Press MIDNIGHT (MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS) to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.
1 The Virtual Surround Back mode is not effective when using headphones, Stream Direct, Stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance mode. It is also unavailable if the surround speaker is set to NO in Speaker Setting on page 40 (however, the surround back speaker must be set to NO). Depending on the input signal and the Listening Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.
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Using the Sound Retriever
When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.1 Press SOUND RETRIEVER to switch the sound retriever on or off.
2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of bass or treble as necessary. Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically.

Playing other sources

1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the receiver.

ACOUSTIC DIALOG EQ EFFECT SOUND RETRIEVER
1 Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 3 Select the setting you want to adjust.
System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup
Surround back speaker setting
Default setting: Normal (SB) There are several ways you can use the surround back speaker channels with this system. In addition to a normal home theater setup where they are used for the surround back speakers, they can be used for bi-amping the front speakers or as a separate speaker system in another room.
1 If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2 You cant use the System Setup menu when the XM Radio, SIRIUS Radio or Front Audio input is selected. Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu.
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1 Select Surr Back System from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if youre not already at this screen.
System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 1.Surround Back System Surr Back System Normal (SB) ]
Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 if youre unsure how to do this. Also see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference. If youre using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary. 1 Select Manual MCACC from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if youre not already at this screen.
System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check : Exit :Return

: Finish

3a.Fine Channel Level L R C LS RS SBL SBR SW + [ 0.0dB (Reference) 0.0dB ] +1.0dB [ 3.0dB ] [ +10.0dB ] [ 10.0dB ] [ +9.5dB ] [ 1.5dB ] :Finish
For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to select it. 3 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Fine Channel Level

Default setting: 0dB (all channels) You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 39. 1 Select Fine Ch Level from the Manual MCACC setup menu. Youll hear test tones from each speaker in turn. Since the left speaker is the main reference speaker, the level is fixed. Caution The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume (the volume increases to 18 dB automatically).
3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check :Return 3a.Fine Channel Level

Fine Speaker Distance

Default setting: 10.0 ft (all channels) For proper sound depth and separation with your system, it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time. The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup below. 1 Select Fine SP Distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The volume increases to the reference level.
3.Manual MCACC a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.EQ AUTO Setting d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f.EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check :Return
Please Wait. 20 Caution! Loud test tones will be output. :Cancel
2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.

3b.Fine SP Distance

2 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels (+/ 10dB) as necessary. Use / to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel.
L (Re fe re n c e ) 10.0ft

ENTER:Next

After pressing ENTER, test tones will be output.
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3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary. Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker. The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0.5 to 45.0 feet (0.1 m to 13 m).

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 component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player. When direct function is on, any component you select (using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 4 button. The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. The LED lights on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 (direct on) or 2 (direct off). The LED blinks again. 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control. 5 When youre done, press RECEIVER.
Clearing all the remote control settings
You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings. While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the 0 button for three seconds. The LED blinks three times indicating the settings have been restored to the factory presets.
1 You cant use direct function with the AM / FM and TV CTRL (+SHIFT) functions.
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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 46 for more on this). 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. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button.
Button(s) TV Function Switches the DTV on or off. Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. INPUT SELECT TV CH +/ Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.) Selects channels. Components DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV TV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ DTV
TV VOL +/ Adjust the TV volume. SOURCE Press to switch the component assigned to the TV CTRL button on or off. INFO Switches the DTV on or off. Press to get information on DTV programs.

Dynamic Range Control Setup
Default setting: OFF This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks. You may want to use this when listening to surround sound at low volumes. 1 Select DRC Setup from the Other Setup menu.
6.Other Setup 6a.Dynamic Range Control a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup

The Other Setup menu

The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver. 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu. 2 Select Other Setup then press ENTER.
System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 6.Other Setup a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup
Choose the setting that you want. OFF No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume). MAX Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased). MID Mid setting.
3 Select the setting you want to adjust. If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:
3 When youre finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu.
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Dual Mono Setup

Default setting: CH1 You can specify how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels. 1 Select Dual Mono Setup from the Other Setup menu.
6.Other Setup a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup 6b.Dual Mono Setup

Dual Mono

Choose the setting that you want. CH1 Only channel 1 is played CH2 Only channel 2 is played CH1 CH2 Both channels are played through the front speakers

LFE Attenuator Setup

Default setting: ATT 0 dB Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. 1 Select LFE ATT Setup from the Other Setup menu.
6.Other Setup a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup 6c. LFE ATT Setup

LFE ATT

ATT 0dB
Choose the setting that you want. ATT 0dB No limiting (recommended) ATT 10dB 10 dB of limiting LFE OFF No sound from LFE channel

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Additional information

Chapter 12:

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. Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie there. If the trouble isnt sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Problem

The power does not turn on.

Remedy

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.
The receiver suddenly switches After about a minute (you wont be able to switch the unit on during this time), off and the power indicator switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized blinks. independent service company. No sound is output when a function is selected. Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on page 11). Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off. Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see Switching the speaker system on page 57). Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal (see Choosing the input signal on page 32). Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on page 11). Select the correct component (use the input select buttons). Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 59 to make sure youre assigned the correct input. The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV. Make sure the subwoofer is switched on. If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure its turned up. The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel. Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 40 to YES or PLUS. Switch the LFE Attenuator Setup on page 61 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 10. Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 18). Refer to Speaker Setting on page 40 to check the speaker settings. Refer to Channel Level on page 41 to check the speaker levels. Refer to Speaker Setting on page 40 to check the surround back speaker settings. Refer to Channel Level on page 41 to check the speaker levels. Refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 30 to make sure surround back processing and the sound mode are set for surround back sound.
No image is output when a function is selected.