Pioneer VSX1017TXV User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

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Operating Instructions

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CAUTION – TO 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 A DECOUVERT.

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WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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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-1017TXV-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. Phone: 1-800-421-1404

IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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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.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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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.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

For U.S. and Australia Model

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cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

shock to persons.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only

with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTA CHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this

product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be

operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-used for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

• If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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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.

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

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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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Checking what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading the batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Automatically setting up for surround sound

(Auto MCACC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 10

Playing a source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Better sound using Phase Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

03 Connecting your equipment

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

When making cable connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About the video converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting your TV and DVD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other

set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other

video sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the component video jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting using HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About HDMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting digital audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About the WMA9 Pro decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting analog audio sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a component to the front panel

inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing your speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Placing the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

THX speaker system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting external antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Plugging in the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

AC outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

04 Controls and displays

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operating range of remote control unit . . . . . . . . . . 23

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Standard surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Home THX modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting the effect options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Front Stage Surround Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using Stream Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using surround back channel processing . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Virtual Surround Back mode . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Midnight and Loudness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Sound Retriever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Enhancing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

06 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Improving FM stereo sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

07 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manual MCACC setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Manual speaker setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Speaker Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

THX Audio Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

THX Speaker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

10 Using other functions

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Reducing the level of an analog signal. . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Switching the speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Resetting the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

08 Other connections

Connecting an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

iPod playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using XM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting your XM Radio receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Listening to XM Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using XM HD Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using the XM Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using SIRIUS Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner . . . . . . . . . 46

Listening to SIRIUS Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving channel presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the SIRIUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . 48

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . . . . . . 48

Speaker B setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Switching the speaker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Bi-amping your front speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Bi-wiring your speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting additional amplifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma

display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

09 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

The Other Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays. . . . . . . . . . 54

Video Converter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

11 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components . . . 57

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Resetting the remote control presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Confirming preset codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Multi Operation and System Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown

sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using multi operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using System off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Controls for TVs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Operating other Pioneer components with this

unit’s sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

12 Additional information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

No sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Other audio problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

iPod messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

XM radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

SIRIUS radio messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Surround sound formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Dolby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional . . . . . . . . 69

About THX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Listening modes with different input signal

formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

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Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Features

• Advanced Direct Energy design

This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Through symmetrical placement of power amplification units, this receiver generates equal amplifier power to all channels, eliminating the possibility of one channel dominating a particular sound field.

• Easy setup using Multichannel Acoustic Calibration (Auto MCACC)

Setting up for home theater sound is as easy as connecting speakers, components like a DVD player, and a TV. The Auto MCACC Setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ, provides a quick yet accurate surround sound setup. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to customize your system calibration. Moreover, you have access to the full range of surround sound settings.

• THX Select2 certified design

This receiver bears the THX Select2 logo, which means it has passed a rigorous series of quality and performance tests covering every aspect of the product. This includes testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in both the digital and analog domain, making your home theater experience as faithful as possible to what the director intended.

• Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, including Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 and DTS-ES

Dolby Digital and DTS decoding brings theater sound right into your home with up to six channels of surround sound, including a special LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel for deep, realistic sound effects.

The built-in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but will also generate convincing surround sound for any stereo source.

Also, with the addition of a surround back speaker, you can take advantage of the built-in Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES decoders for six-channel surround sound.

• Phase correction

Based on Pioneer’s unique Phase Control Technology, the Phase Control feature incorporated into this receiver’s design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position.

• Sound Retriever

The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio files by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

• Front Stage Surround Advance

With the Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using only the front speakers, without deteriorating the quality of the original sound.

• HDMI compatibility

This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable.

• Built-in video converter

The built-in video converter provides output of all analog video signals to your TV or monitor (regardless of the type of connection), allowing you to connect components using component, S-video, and composite video connections as you like.

• iPod Ready

With the new iPod terminal, you’ll be up and running in no time, now that this receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility.

•XM and SIRIUS Ready

With the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time. This receiver’s enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as on-screen control of XM and SIRIUS Radio an added possibility.

• Easy-to-use LCD remote control

The remote control gives you not only complete control over every function of this receiver, but also over the main functions for other components in your home theater system. Using a system of preset codes, you can program the remote to operate a wide range of other equipment.

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Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories:

• Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.))

• Remote control unit

• AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Warranty card

• These operating instructions

Ventilation

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions.

20 cm

Receiver

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.

(8 inches)

D O W

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

Loading the batteries

Caution

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• 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 life or performance of batteries.

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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 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 won’t 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 Surround Sound

This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so 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 this unit to an AC power source.

1 Connect your TV and DVD player.

See

Connecting your TV and DVD player

this. For surround sound, you’ll 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.

Connect your speakers as shown in

speaker system

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 page 19 for more on this.

3 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV.

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

Listening to your system

on page 18.

Center (C)

Front

Left (L)

Listening position

Surround Left (SL)

Subwoofer (SW)

on page 27.

on page 13 to do

Installing your

Placing the speakers

Front Right (R)

Surround Right (SR)

Surround Back Right (SBR)

Surround Back Left (SBL)

• Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level.

4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system.

See

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto

MCACC)

below for more on this.

5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.

Make sure that

DVD/LD

is showing in the receiver’s display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it isn’t, press the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.

In addition to the basic playback explained in

Playing a source

on page 10, there are several other sound options you can select. See

Listening to your system

See also

Making receiver settings from the System Setup

on page 35 for more setup options.

on page 27 for more on this.

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Make sure you do this before moving on to

source

on page 10.

Important

• Make sure the microphone and speakers are not moved during the Auto MCACC Setup.

• Before using the Auto MCACC Setup, make sure that the headphones are disconnected from this receiver and the iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio is not selected as the input source.

Caution

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SELECT

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

SOURCE

DVR 2

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

Playing a

DVD

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1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2 Connect the microphone to the

MCACC SETUP MIC

jack on the front panel.

Place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position (use a tripod if possible). Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO/GAME

PHONES

SYSTEM

TUNING/

TUNER

SETUP

STATION

EDIT

TONE

SPEAKERSRETURN

MULTI JOG

INPUT

MCACC

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

SETUP MIC

The Auto MCACC display appears once the microphone is connected.

Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press

ENTER.

4 Make sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.

2. Auto MCACC

Surr Back System Normal (SB) ]

: Cancel Enter : Next

2. Auto MCACC

EQ TYPE

• ALL CH ADJUST

•

Enter : Start

TYPE1

: Cancel

5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

Make sure the microphone is connected, and if you’re using a subwoofer, make sure it is switched on and set to a comfortable volume level.

6 Wait for the test tones to finish then confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while

it’s doing this.

If no operations are performed for 10 seconds while the speaker configuration check screen is being displayed, the Auto MCACC Setup will resume automatically. In this case, you don’t need to select ‘

’ and press

step 7.

• With error messages (such as

Microphone Check

ambient noise (see

MCACC Setup

) select

Problems when using the Auto

below) and verifying the mic

Ambient Noise

RETRY

after checking for

connection.

2.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise [ OK ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ]

OK OK

:Cancel

2.Auto MCACC

Check!

Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surround [ YES ] SB [ Yx2 ] SUB W. [ YES ]

OK 10 : Next

:Cancel

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use

/

to select the speaker and

/

to change the setting (and number for surround back). When you’re finished, go to the next step. If you see an error message (

ERR

) in the right side column, there may be a problem

with the speaker connection. If selecting

RETRY

fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

7 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press

ENTER

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 2 to 6 minutes.

8 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select ‘SKIP’ to go back to the System Setup menu.

Be sure to disconnect the microphone from this receiver upon completion of the Auto MCACC setup.

The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the

System Setup menu (starting on page 35).

ENTER

doesn’t

Note

1• If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup, or leave an error message for over three minutes, the screen saver will appear.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video, or composite connections for system setup.

2• If you are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up a separate speaker system in another room, read through

setting

on page 35 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before continuing to step 5.

• If you have THX-certified speakers, make sure

3 When

TYPE1

ALIGN

4 Do not adjust the volume during the test tones. This may result in incorrect speaker settings. 5 If you’re using the front panel display, the diagram in 6• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches) will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and

room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

is selected, the calibration is set for

. For details on the correction of each setting, see

YES

is selected in

ALL CH ADJUST

Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ

Listening to Surround Sound

THX Speaker Setup

; when

TYPE2

Manual speaker setup

on page 42.

is selected, the calibration is set for both

on page 37.

above indicates (in bold) how each speaker is displayed.

on page 40.

Surround back speaker

ALL CH ADJUST

and

FRONT

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Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

Better sound 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 OFF

Front speaker

Listening

position

Playing a source

Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system.

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

SOURCE

SELECT

DVR 2

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

TV VOL

SELECT

MPX

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISP

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

MULTI OPE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

RECANT INFO

PHOTO

TV CH

VOL

MUTE

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

DVD

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

SIGNAL SEL

Sound source

Subwoofer

PHASE CONTROL ON

Front speaker

Sound source

Subwoofer

Listening

position

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound

1 Switch on your system components and receiver.

Start by switching on the playback component (for

example a DVD player), your TV have one), then the receiver (press

and subwoofer (if you



RECEIVER

reproduction through the use of phase matching optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

• Make sure the setup mic is disconnected.

2 Select the input source you want to play.

You can use the input source buttons on the remote control,

3 Press

INPUT SELECT

AUTO SURR

, or the front panel controls.

to select ‘AUTO SURROUND’ and

start playback of the source.

If you’re playing a Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound DVD disc, you should hear surround sound. If you are playing a stereo source, you will only hear sound from the front left/right speakers in the default listening mode.

• See also

Listening to your system

on page 27 for

• Press

RECEIVER

then PHASE (

switch on phase correction.

The

PHASE CONTROL

indicator on the front panel lights.

PHASE CONTROL

information on different ways of listening to sources.

4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level.

Turn down the volume of your TV so that all sound is coming from the speakers connected to this receiver.

Note

1 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. (For example, if you connected this receiver to the the

VIDEO 1

2 If you need to manually switch the input signal type press 3• You may need to check the digital audio output settings on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. It should be set to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio, and if there is an MPEG audio option, set this to convert the MPEG audio to PCM.

multichannel listening mode (see 4 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

input is now selected.)

• Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the receiver must be set to a

Listening in surround sound

SIGNAL SEL

(page 30).

on page 27 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

VIDEO 1

jacks on your TV, make sure that

for an

) to

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)

OUT

(

CENTER

SUB

TV/SAT

Chapter 3:

Connecting your equipment

This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This page explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system.

Rear panel

OPTICA

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MULTI CH I

Caution

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in should be the final step.

1 HDMI connectors (x3)

Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to compatible HDMI devices.

 Connecting using HDMI

on page 15.

2 XM Radio input



See

Using XM Radio

on page 44.

3 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2)

Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.



See also

The Input Assign menu

on page 52 to assign

the inputs.

4 Optical digital audio output/input(s) (x4)

Use the

OUT

jack for recording to a CD or MiniDisc

recorder.

 Connecting digital audio sources

Use the

jacks for digital audio sources, including DVD

on page 16.

players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc.



See also

The Input Assign menu

on page 52 to assign

the inputs.

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5 Control input/output

Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from a single IR remote sensor.

 Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s

sensor

on page 61.

6 Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3)

Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

 Connecting analog audio sources

on page 17.

7 Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

 Using the component video jacks

on page 14.

8 iPod input terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source.

 Connecting an iPod

on page 43.

9 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6)

Use for connection to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Each set of inputs has jacks for composite video, S-video and stereo analog audio.

 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video

sources

on page 14.

10 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

 Connecting antennas

on page 20.

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11 Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs

Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.

 Connecting additional amplifiers

Installing your speaker system

subwoofer connection).

12 Composite and S-video monitor outputs

Use to connect monitors and TVs.

 Connecting your TV and DVD player

13 Multichannel analog audio inputs

7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs.

 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

page 48.

14 SIRIUS Radio input



Using SIRIUS Radio

on page 46.

15 Speaker terminals

Use for connection to the main front, center, surround and surround back speakers.

 Installing your speaker system

16 Switched AC power outlet

Use to power another component in the system. Power to the outlet switches on and off with the receiver.

 AC outlet

on page 21.

on page 50 (see also

on page 18 for powered

on page 13.

on page 18.

(100 W/0.8 A max.)

When making cable connections

• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

About the video converter

When the video converter is enabled, all analog video sources are output through all of the

OUT

jacks (HDMI and component video cannot be

converted).

See

Video Converter Setup

switch the video converter on or off. If several video components are assigned to the same

input function (see

The Input Assign menu

the converter gives priority to component, S-video, then composite (in that order).

• For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching video conversion (in on page 54)

OFF

MONITOR VIDEO

on page 54 to

on page 52),

Video Converter Setup

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited consumer uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Note

1 You must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

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Connecting your TV and DVD player

2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your DVD player to the

DVD/LD

VIDEO or

DVD/LD

S-VIDEO

input.

Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable.

VIDEOINS-VIDEO

VSX-1017TXV

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

)

TV/SAT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD/LD

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

IN 2

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

AUDIO

)

S-VIDEO

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COAXIAL

ANTENNA

ANALOG OUT

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AUDIO LR

AM LOOP

L L

OUT

IN 3

R R

FRONT

S-VIDEOOPTICAL

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

PRE OUT

SURROUND

CENTE

SUB WOOFE

SIRI

DVD player

The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, with S-video or composite video connections. Different TVs and DVD players may offer alternative connections. See also

component video jacks

on page 14 if your TV and/or DVD

Using the

player has component video inputs/outputs. If your DVD player offers multichannel analog audio outputs, see

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

on page 48.

1 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack, or for higher quality video, use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack.

3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your DVD player to the COAXIAL 1 (

DVD/LD

) input.

Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio.

4 Connect the stereo audio outputs on your DVD player to the

DVD/LD

AUDIO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable.

• If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. See also

the multichannel analog inputs

on page 48.

Connecting

Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.

DIGITAL

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

(

DVR/

VCR1

(

TV/SAT

(

)

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

(

)

DVD/LD

(

)

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

VSX-1017TXV

DIGITAL OUT

STB

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

)

(CD)

iPod

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AV OUT

AM LOOP

CENTER

OUT

IN 3

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI C

VIDEO S-VIDEOAUDIO LR

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see

The Input Assign menu

on page 52).

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1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set-top box to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video or S-video cable.

2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from your set-top box to the OPTICAL 2 (TV/SAT) input.

1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs.

Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the video connection.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

2 If the device can record, connect the DVR/VCR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder’s audio/

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources

This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and

video inputs.

Use a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video or S-video cable for the video connection.

outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs.

VSX-1017TXV

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AM LOOP

L L

OUT

IN 3

R R

FRONT

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

)

(

DVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

iPod

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

PRE OUT

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SIRIU

3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type

the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

Using the component video jacks

Component video should give superior picture quality when compared to composite or S-video. You can also take advantage of progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both compatible), which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

• For a second recorder, use the

digital audio output from the recorder to

• For a second recorder, use the

VCR2)

inputs.

DVR/

VCR2 IN

DVR/

VCR2

COAXIAL 2

inputs.

outputs.

(

DVR/

OPTICAL COA XIAL

DIGITAL OUT

VIDEOAUDIO LR

AV IN

S-VIDEO AUDIO

AV OUT

VIDEO S-VIDEO

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DVR, VCR, etc.

Note

1 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 3• In order to record, you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for playback only).

• If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, you can skip this step. 4 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to (see also

The Input Assign menu

on page 52).

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Connecting your equipment

VSX-1017TXV

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

DVD player

AM LOOP

CENTER

OUT

SUB

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI C

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

)

(

DVD/LD

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

COMPONENT

VIDEO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs.

Connect using a three-way component video cable.

• Since they are assignable, it doesn’t matter which component video inputs you use for which source. After connecting everything, you’ll need to assign the component video inputs—see

on page 52.

The Input Assign

2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3.

HDMI/DVI-equipped component

HDMI OUT

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

OUT

)

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

)

DVD/LD

( VCR1

(

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

DVR/

)

(CD)

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO RL

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN INOUT OUT

VIDEO

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR1 DVR

OUT

IN 3

VSX-1017TXV

HDMI IN

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display

1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.

2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect

on an HDMI-compatible monitor.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

Note

1• To see the on-screen display, you must also connect your TV to this receiver with a composite video, component video or S-video cable.

• For optimum performance, the output settings for an HDMI component (screen resolution, the DeepColor feature, etc.) should be coincided with the

ones that an HDMI-compatible monitor connected adopts.

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Connecting your equipment

3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this system, make analog and/or digital connections as necessary.

On the rear panel, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set of audio/video inputs (for example, or

DVR/VCR2

as shown in the illustration).

• Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be heard from this receiver).

4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you connected to the corresponding input source.

If the connected HDMI component is different from the default settings for the HDMI input terminals of this receiver, you need to change the settings specified in

Assigning the HDMI inputs

on page 53.

5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in the previous step, then press

SIGNAL SEL

to select the audio input signal.

You can also use the front panel controls to do this (see

Choosing the input signal

on page 30).

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case, use an (analog) S-video or composite connection.

DVR/VCR1

Connecting digital audio sources

This receiver has both digital inputs and outputs, allowing you to connect digital audio components for playback and for making digital recordings.

Most digital components also have analog connections. See

Connecting analog audio sources

page if you want to connect these too.

VSX-1017TXV

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

HDMI

ASSIG- NABLE

OUT

(

DVD/LD

(

TV/SAT

(

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVD/LD

DVR/VCR2

COMPONENT VIDEO

(

DVR/

VCR1

(

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

on the following

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN INOUT OUT

VIDEO

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/

OUT

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

Note

1• If your digital component only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to one of the coaxial inputs on this receiver using a coaxial cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see also

• The digital outputs from other components can be connected to any spare digital audio inputs on this receiver. You can assign them when setting up

the receiver (see also 2 In order to record some digital sources, you must make analog connections as explained in

The Input Assign menu

on page 52).

1 2

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

CD-R, MD, DAT, etc.

1 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output on your digital component to the DIGITAL 3 (CD) input.

Use an optical cable for the connection.

2 For recording equipment, connect the optical-type DIGITAL output to a digital input on the recorder.

Use an optical cable to connect to the

The Input Assign menu

Connecting analog audio sources

DIGITAL OUT

on page 52).

below.

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Connecting your equipment

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional

playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

(WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to

Connecting a component to the front panel inputs

The front panel inputs comprise a composite video jack (

VIDEO

), an S-video jack (

inputs (

AUDIO L/R

(

DIGITAL

). You can use these connections for any kind of audio/video component, but they are especially convenient for portable equipment such as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment.

S-VIDEO

), stereo analog audio

) and an optical digital audio input

Connecting analog audio sources

This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One of these inputs ( outputs for use with audio recorders.

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

IN 1

(

DVD/LD

IN 2

(

TV/SAT

(

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL

)

(

DVD/LD

DVR/VCR2

( VCR1

(

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

AUDIO

)

CD-R/TAPE/MD

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

DVR/

(CD)

OUT

)

IN 2

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

) has corresponding

ANTENNA

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

VIDEO

TV/SAT

OUT

PLAY

REC

R L

AUDIO IN/OUT

OUT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

VSX-1017TXV

AM LOOP

L L

R R

FRONT

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

PRE OUT

CENTER

SURROUND

SUB WOOFE

SIRI

S-VIDEO

PHONES

SYSTEM SETUP

MULTI JOG

TUNING/

TUNER

SPEAKERSRETURN

TONE

STATION

EDIT

VIDEO/GAME

VIDEO OUTPUT

TV game, video camera, etc.

• Select these inputs by pressing using

INPUT SELECT

GAME

(remote) to select

INPUT

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

DIGITAL OUT

SETUP MIC

MCACC

VIDEO/GAME

VIDEO/

Tape deck, etc.

• Connect the analog audio outputs of the source component to one of the AUDIO inputs.

Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable.

• If you’re connecting a tape deck, MD recorder, etc., connect the analog audio outputs ( analog audio inputs on the recorder.

Note

1•

Windows MediaTM and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on your computer system. Note that WMA9 Pro 96 kHz sources will be downsampled to 48 kHz.

OUT

) to the

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Connecting your equipment

Installing your speaker system

To take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer. Although this is ideal, other configurations with fewer speakers—no subwoofer or no center speaker, or even no surround speakers—will work. At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your

main surround speakers should always be connected as a pair, but you can connect just one surround back speaker if you like (it must be connected to the left surround back terminal). You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6

Switching the speaker impedance

to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8

Ω

to 16 Ω (please see

on page 56 if you plan

Ω

Subwoofer

LINE LEVEL

INPUT

VSX-1017TXV

FRONT CENTER

Front

right

SURROUND

CAUTION

These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MAX

SURROUND BACK /

(

)

Single

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

Front left

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

(

DVD/LD

(

TV/SAT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

)

(

DVR/ VCR1

(

TV/SAT

)

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

(

)

DVD/LD

)

IN 2

(CD)

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

VIDEO

ASSIGNABLE

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

OUT OUT

TV/SAT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

LOOP

CENTER

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

OUT

Center

PRE OUT

L L

SURROUND

CENTER

L L

SUB

FRONT

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

SURROUND BACK

SIRIUS

( Single

SURROUND

)

R R

SURROUND BACK

SPEAKERS

Surround left

Surround back left

Connecting the speakers

Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves.

Surround

right

Surround back right

Caution

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

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Connecting your equipment

Bare wire connections

Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm (

/8 in.) of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (

fig. A

To connect a terminal, unscrew the terminal a few turns until there is enough space to insert the exposed wire (

fig. B

). Once the wire is in position, tighten the terminal

until the wire is firmly clamped (

fig. A fig. B fig. C

10 mm (3/8 in.)

fig. C

Banana plug connections

If you want to use speaker cables terminated with banana plugs, screw the speaker terminal fully shut then plug the banana plug into the end of the speaker terminal.

Important

• Please refer to the manual that came with your speakers for details on how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers.

•

Other connections

on page 43 provides greater detail on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker system B (page 48), bi-amping (page 49) and biwiring (page 49).

• If you are using a THX certified subwoofer use the

THX INPUT

has one) or switch the filter position to

jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer

THX

on your

subwoofer.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. Also, make sure the center speaker does not cross the line formed by the leading edge of the front left and right speakers.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

• Surround and surround back speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (1.5 ft. to 3 ft.) higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

• Try not to place the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Surround

left

Front

left

Center

Subwoofer

Front right

Surround

right

Placing the speakers

Where you put your speakers in the room has a big effect on the quality of the sound. The following guidelines should help you to get the best sound from your system.

• The subwoofer can be placed on the floor. Ideally, the other speakers should be at about ear-level when you’re listening to them. Putting the speakers on the floor (except the subwoofer), or mounting them very high on a wall is not recommended.

• For the best stereo effect, place the front speakers 2 m to 3 m (6 ft. to 9 ft.) apart, at equal distance from the TV.

Listening position

Surround back left Surround back right

Single surround back speaker

Caution

• Make sure that all speakers are securely installed. This not only improves sound quality, but also reduces the risk of damage or injury resulting from speakers being knocked over or falling in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

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Connecting your equipment

The diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (

fig. A

) shows orientation with one surround back speaker (or none) connected. The second ( orientation with two surround back speakers connected.

90º to 120

fig. A fig. B

• If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position (see below).

THX speaker system setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, follow the diagram below to place your speakers. Note that the

surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at an angle parallel to the listener.

Surround

SBL SBR

Surround back

• If you have two surround back speakers THX recommends placing them together and the same distance from your listening position for the following THX modes:

MUSICMODE

See also settings that will give you the best sound experience

when using the Home THX modes (page 28).

THX Select2 CINEMA, THX

and

THX GAMES MODE

THX Audio Setting

fig. B

) shows

0º to 60

SBL

Surround

SBR

on page 42 to make the

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

antennas

below).

fig. a fig. b fig. c

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow ( stand (

fig. b

fig. a

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws ( clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

Connecting external

AM LOOP

) then clip the loop onto the

fig. c

) before

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Connecting your equipment

Connecting external antennas

To improve FM reception connect an external FM antenna to the

To improve AM reception, connect a 5 m to 6 m (15 ft. to 18 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the terminals without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

FM UNBAL 75 Ω terminal.

75 Ω coaxial cable

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

Outdoor antenna

AM LOOP

(vinyl-coated wire)

5 m to 6 m

(15 ft. to 18 ft.)

AM LOOP

Indoor antenna

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

Caution

• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

• Make sure the blue



STANDBY/ON

light has gone

out before unplugging.

• Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver’s power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

Caution

• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.

• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet.

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Controls and displays

Chapter 4:

Controls and displays

Front panel

1 62 54 7

MULTI JOG

PHASE

CONTROL

ACOUSTIC

STANDBY/ON

LISTENING

MODE

ENTER

PHASE

CONTROL

TV/SAT DVR/VCR 1 DVR/VCR 2 VIDEO/GAME CD

DVD/ LD

PHONES

SYSTEM SETUP

MULTI JOG

TUNING/ STATION

DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING

TUNER

SPEAKERSRETURN TONE

EDIT

16 19 201817 21

MULTI JOG

Use the

SYSTEM

SETUP

dial

MULTI JOG

dial to select various settings and

TONE

TUNING/ STATION

TUNER

EDIT

SPEAKERSRETURN

menu options.



STANDBY/ON

Switches the receiver between on and standby. Power indicator lights when the receiver is on.

3 PHASE CONTROL

Press to switch on/off Phase Control(page 10).

ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 30).

LISTENING MODE

Use with the

MULTI JOG

dial to select the various

listening modes (page 27).

PHASE CONTROL

indicator

Lights when Phase Control is switched on (page 10).

5 MCACC indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 37) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to on after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 8) or Advanced EQ Setup (page 38)).

8910

SIGNAL SELECT

RECEIVER

SB ch

PROCESSING

VSX-1017TXV

MULTI CH

MASTER VOLUME

S-VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO/GAME

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL

FM/AM

INPUT

SIRIUSXM

iPod

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

MCACC

SETUP MIC

1413 1512

6 DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING indicator

Light to indicate digital processing (for example, it disappears when listening through the multichannel analog inputs).

7 Character display

See

Display

on page 24.

8 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control (see

Operating range of remote control unit

on page 23).

9 SIGNAL SELECT

Use to select an input signal (page 30).

SB ch PROCESSING

Selects the surround back channel mode (page 30) or virtual surround back mode (page 31).

MULTI CH IN

Press to select the multichannel analog inputs (page 48).

MASTER VOLUME ENTER

dial

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Controls and displays

PHONES

Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.

13 Input source buttons

Press to select an input source.

VIDEO/GAME INPUT

See

Connecting a component to the front panel inputs

page 17.

MCACC SETUP MIC

Use to connect the supplied microphone.

SYSTEM SETUP

Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 35).

RETURN

Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.

TONE

Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the (page 32).

TUNING/STATION

Use to find radio frequencies and to select preset stations (page 33).

TUNER EDIT

Use with the stations for recall

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 48).

jack

MULTI JOG

jack

MULTI JOG

dial to memorize and name

(page 33).

dial

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles 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 that is emitting infrared rays.

• The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

D O

W N

D O W N

7 m (23 ft.)

Page 24

Controls and displays

Display

SIGNAL

AUTO

DIGITAL

ANALOG

STREAM DIRECT

PRO LOGIC

ADV.SURROUND

THX STEREO

indicators

21 3 765 9 1110 12

SBR

DTS

DIGITAL

WMA9 Pro

L C R

SL S SR

SBL SB

LFE

STANDARD

SLEEP

: 6

4 8

FULL BAND

S.RTRV

Light to indicate the currently selected input signal.

AUTO

lights when the receiver is set to select the input

signal automatically (page 30).

2 Program format indicators

These change according to which channels are active in digital sources.

– Left front channel

– Center channel

– Right front channel

– Left surround channel

– Surround channel (mono)

– Right surround channel

SBL

– Left surround back channel

– Surround back channel (mono)

SBR

– Right surround back channel

LFE

– Low frequency effects channel

3 Digital format indicators

Light when a signal encoded in the corresponding format is detected.

S.RTRV

Lights when the Sound Retriever is switched on

SOUND

(page 32)

Lights when any of the Midnight, Loudness or tone controls feature is selected (

PHASE CONTROL

page 32

Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 10).

OVER

is too high. (

ANALOG ATT

ATT

lights to indicate that the level of an analog source

ATT

lights when you use the attenuator

) to reduce it.

8 V.SB

Lights during Virtual surround back processing

TUNER

indicators

TUNED

– Lights when a broadcast is being received.

STEREO

– Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is

(page 31)

being received in auto stereo mode.

MONO

– Lights when the mono mode is set using

the

MPX

button.

PHASE CONTROL

DIALOG E

SOUND

DIALOG E

ATT

DVR

181413 16 17

OVER

V.S B

TUNED

STEREO

MONO

EON

SR+

RDS

Lights when the Dialog Enhancement feature is switched on (page 32).

11 Master volume level

SR+

Lights when the SR+ mode is switched on (page 51).

13 STREAM DIRECT

Lights when the Stream Direct mode is selected (page 30).

14 Speaker indicators

Indicate the current speaker system, A and/or

15 Listening mode indicators

THX

– Lights when a Home THX mode is selected.

ADV.SURROUND

– Lights when an Advanced

Surround mode has been selected (page 28).

STEREO

– Lights when the stereo mode is selected

(page 29).

STANDARD

mode is switched on (see

sound

SLEEP

– Lights when a Standard Surround

Listening in surround

on page 27).

Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 55).

17 Matrix decoding format indicators

PRO LOGIC IIx –

Logic II /

2 Pro Logic IIx decoding (page 27).

This lights to indicate 2 Pro

Neo:6 – When one of the Neo:6 modes of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing (page 27).

18 Character display

Displays various system information.

(page 48)

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Controls and displays

Remote control

DVR 2

TUNERiPod

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CH

RECANT INFO

REC STOP JUKEBOX

PHOTO

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

DIMMER

HDD

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

CLASS

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

VOL

MUTE

DVD

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

SIGNAL SEL

SHIFT

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/

LOUDNESS

S.RETRIEVER

DISC

for

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

D.ACCESS

TOP MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

TV VOL

MPX

AUDIO

DISP

THX STANDARD

MULTI OPE

SHIFT

DIALOG E PHASE

+10

ST ST

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

SUBTITLE

AUTO SURR

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

RECEIVER

5 6

9 10

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access):

•

Green

– Receiver controls (see below)

Red

– DVD controls (page 60)

•

Blue

– Tuner, XM and SIRIUS Radio controls

(page 33, page 44, page 46)

•

Yellow

– iPod controls (page 43)

•

White

– Other controls (page 60)

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (use

SELECT

3 Input source buttons

Press to select control of other components (see

Controlling the rest of your system

on page 57).

4 Number buttons and other receiver/component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 33) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

DISC (ENTER)

can be used to enter commands for TV or

DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player. Press

RECEIVER

SLEEP

first to access:

– Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and

select the amount of time before sleep (page 55).

SB ch

– Use to select the surround/virtual back

channel mode (page 30).

ANALOG ATT

– Attenuates (lowers) the level of an

analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 55).

SR+

– Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 51).

DIMMER MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

– Dims or brightens the display (page 56).

– Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 32).

DIALOG E

– Use to make dialog stand out when

watching TV or a movie (page 32).

PHASE

– Press to switch on/off Phase Control

(page 10).

S.RETRIEVER

– Press to restore CD quality sound to

compressed audio sources (page 32).

Press

TUNER

first to access:

D.ACCESS

– After pressing, you can access a radio

station directly using the number buttons (page 33).

CLASS

– Switches between the three banks (classes)

of radio station presets (page 33).

5 Tuner/component control buttons/

SETUP

These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (

DVR1

, TV, etc.). The

explained from page 33. Press

BAND

and

T.EDIT

tuner controls are

RECEIVER

DVD,

first to access

the following controls:

SETUP

– Use to access the System Setup menu

(page 35).

RETURN

– Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select closed captioning with DTV).



(TUNE/ST) /

ENTER

Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 35). Also used to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the frequencies and use

TUNE

/

buttons to find radio

/

to find preset stations

(page 33).

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Controls and displays

7 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the

TV CTRL

up to this system assign it to the button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the

CTRL

TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. TV VOL +/– INPUT SELECT TV CH +/–

8 Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the input source buttons.

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (for example can be accessed when listening to the built-in tuner:

MPX

of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 33).

DISP

radio frequencies (page 34).

9 Receiver controls

THX

(page 28).

STANDARD

switch between the various Neo:6 options (page 27).

ADV.SURR

surround modes

STEREO/F.S.SURR

playback mode (page 29) and the Front Stage Surround Advance mode (page 29).

AUTO SURR

mode (page 27) or the Stream Direct mode (page 30). Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and any other signal processing for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 30).

ACOUSTIC EQ

Calibration EQ setting (page 30).

SIGNAL SEL

MULTI OPE

Use this button to perform multi operations (page 58).

SHIFT

Press to access the controls outlined in white boxes (for example, selected input source in the remote control LCD.

SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 57 for more on this).

button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook

TV CTRL

button (see page 57 for more on this).

– Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

– Use to select the TV input signal.

– Use to select channels.

DVD, DVR1

– Switches between stereo and mono reception

– Switches between named station presets and

– Press to select a Home THX listening mode

– Press for Standard decoding and to

– Use to switch between the various

– Press to select the Auto Surround

– Use to select an input signal (page 30).

INPUT SELECT



or TV). The following controls

(page 28).

– Switches between the stereo

– Press to select an Acoustic

), or to display the currently

input source

Pro Logic IIx and

13 Character display (LCD)

This display shows information when transmitting control signals.

The following commands are shown when you’re setting the remote to control other components (see

the rest of your system

SETUP

– Indicates the setup mode, from which you

choose the options below.

PRESET

– See

page 57.

MULTI OP

page 58.

SYS OFF

page 58.

DIRECT F RESET

page 57.

READ ID

14 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (

ANALOG ATT

surround sound (page 8, page 35).

15 VOL +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

16 MUTE

Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound).

17 EFFECT/CH SEL and LEVEL +/–

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use +/– to adjust the level (see Tip on page 41). Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround effects, the Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music and Neo:6 Music parameters and the sound delay setting (page 29). You can then use the +/– buttons to make these adjustments.

– See

on page 57):

Selecting preset codes directly

– See

Multi Operation and System Off

Direct function

Resetting the remote control presets

Confirming preset codes

, etc.)). Also use this button to set up

on page 57.

Controlling

on page 57.

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Listening to your system

PHOTO

SHIFT

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

PHOTO

MULTI OPE

RECEIVER

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SEL

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

Chapter 5:

Listening to your system

Important

• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be available depending on the current source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro), settings and status of the receiver. See

input signal formats

Listening modes with different

on page 70 for more on this.

Tip

• The listening modes described below can also be selected using the front panel controls. Simply press

LISTENING MODE

you want, then use the

repeatedly to access the modes

MULTI JOG

to select a

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

If you connected surround back speakers, see also

surround back channel processing

Standard surround sound

The following modes provide basic surround sound for stereo and multichannel sources.

on page 30.

particular listening mode (after five seconds the mode is automatically set).

Auto playback

There are many ways to listen back to sources using this receiver, but for the simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. The receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects

multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.

THX STANDARD

MULTI OPE

SHIFT

AUTO SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

RECEIVER

F.S.SURR

SIGNAL SEL

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

• While listening to a source, press auto playback of a source.

AUTO SURROUND

shows briefly in the display before

AUTO SURR

for

showing the decoding or playback format. Check the digital format indicators in the front panel display to see how the source is being processed.

• When listening to XM Radio, the XM HD Surround feature is selected automatically (see

Surround

on page 45 for more on this).

Using XM HD

• While listening to a source, press

If necessary, press repeatedly to select a listening mode.

• If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will

automatically be selected and shows in the display.

With two channel sources

•

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

, you can select from:

– Up to 7.1 channel sound,

especially suited to movie sources

•

Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

– Up to 7.1 channel sound,

especially suited to music sources

•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME

– Up to 7.1 channel sound,

especially suited to video games

•

PRO LOGIC

– 4.1 channel surround sound (sound

from the surround speakers is mono)

•

Neo:6 CINEMA

– 6.1 channel sound, especially

suited to movie sources

•

Neo:6 MUSIC

to music sources

– 6.1 channel sound, especially suited

With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected

can select (according to format):

Note

1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using for more on these decoding formats).

• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this button, see 3 In modes that give 6.1 channel sound, the same signal is heard from both surround back speakers. 4 If surround back channel processing (page 30) is switched

back speaker setting

5 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See 6 When listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode, you can also adjust the center image effect (see

on page 35 is set to anything but

Setting the effect options

Using Stream Direct

Normal (SB)

on page 29 to adjust them.

Neo:6 CINEMA

on page 30.

OFF

, or the surround back speakers are set to NO (this happens automatically if the

), 2

Pro Logic IIx

or 2

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

becomes 2

Pro Logic II

(see

Listening in surround sound

(5.1 channel sound).

Setting the effect options

STANDARD

SBch ON

Surround

on page 29).

Using

, you

above

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PHOTO

SHIFT

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

PHOTO

MULTI OPE

RECEIVER

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SEL

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

Listening to your system

•2

Pro Logic IIx MOVIE

– See above (only available

when you’re using two surround back speakers)

•

2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

•

Dolby Digital EX

– See above

– Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

•

DTS-ES

– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback

with DTS-ES encoded sources

•

DTS Neo:6

– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback

with DTS encoded sources

Using the Home THX modes

THX and Home THX are technical standards created by THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX is designed to make home theater audio sound more like what you hear in a cinema.

Different THX options will be available depending on the source and the setting for surround back channel processing (see on page 30 for more on this).

• Press

With two channel sources

a matrix-decoding process for the (see

Listening in surround sound

explanation of each process):

•

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX

•2

PRO LOGIC+THX

•

Neo:6 CINEMA+THX

•

THX GAMES MODE

With multichannel sources

repeatedly to select from:

•

THX CINEMA

your home theatre system using all the speakers in your setup

•

2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX

movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

Using surround back channel processing

THX STANDARD

MULTI OPE

SHIFT

THX (HOME THX

F.S.SURR

AUTO SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

SIGNAL SEL

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

RECEIVER

) to select a listening mode.

, press

THX

repeatedly to select

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

THX CINEMA

above for an

, press

THX (HOME THX)

– Gives you cinema-quality sound from

– Especially suited to

mode

•

THX Surround EX

– Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1

channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•

THX Select2 CINEMA

– Allows you to hear 7.1

channel playback with 5.1 channel sources

•

THX MUSICMODE

– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel

playback with 5.1 channel sources

•

THX GAMES MODE

– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel

playback from the output of a video game console

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

• Press mode.

•

ACTION

ADV.SURR

– Designed for action movies with dynamic

repeatedly to select a listening

soundtracks

•

DRAMA MONOFILM

•

– Designed for movies with lots of dialog

– Creates surround sound from mono

soundtracks

•

ENT. SHOW

•

EXPANDED

•

TV SURROUND

– Suitable for musical sources

– Creates an extra wide stereo field

– Provides surround sound for both

mono and stereo TV sources

•

ADVANCED GAME

•

SPORTS ROCK/POP

•

– Suitable for sports programs

– Creates a live concert sound for rock

– Suitable for video games

and/or pop music

•

UNPLUGGED ExtendedSTEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a

•

– Suitable for acoustic music sources

stereo source, using all of your speakers

• PhonesSurround – Creates the effect of overall surround with headphones.

Note

1 You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected. 2 If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES MODE are not available. 3• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 30.

• If you press ADV.SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.

4 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).

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Listening to your system

SHIFT

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

PHOTO

MULTI OPE

RECEIVER

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SEL

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

PHOTO

MULTI OPE

RECEIVER

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SEL

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

Setting the effect options

When using surround effects, there are a number of settings you can adjust.

1 Press setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not appear. Check the table below for notes on this.

See the table below for the options available for each setting. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

settings

Setting What it does

Center Width

(Applicable only when using a center speaker)

Dimension

Panorama

Center Image

(Applicable only when using a center speaker)

Effect

Sound Delay

a.Only available with 2 ch sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music / Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode. b.Only available with 2 ch sources in Neo:6 Music mode.

EFFECT/CH SEL

Use the LEVEL +/– buttons

repeatedly to select the

to set it as necessary.

Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other

Options

Spreads the center channel between

the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

Adjusts the center image to create a

wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).

Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each mode can be set separately).

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.

Default:

–3 to +3

Default:

0 to 10

Default:

10 to 90

0.0

(frames)

1 second =

30 frames

(NTSC)

0 to 7

OFF

to 6.0

• 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.SURR FOCUS

Advance

•

F.S.SURR WIDE

Advance

below for more on this.

– See

Using Front Stage Surround

– See

Using Front Stage Surround

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.

• While listening to a source, press to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes.

•

STEREO

– See

Listening in stereo

this.

•

F.S.SURR 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.SURR WIDE

– Use to provide a surround sound

effect to a wider area than

FOCUS position (Recommend)

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

STEREO/F.S.SURR

above for more on

FOCUS

mode.

WIDE position

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

Listening in stereo

When you select through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital, DTS and WMA9 Pro multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo.

Note

1 When using

surround sound (Auto MCACC)

STEREO

F.S.SURR WIDE

, you will hear the source

, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. For more on this, refer to on page 8.

Automatically setting up for

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PHOTO

SHIFT

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

PHOTO

MULTI OPE

RECEIVER

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SEL

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

Listening to your system

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.

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

THX STANDARD

MULTI OPE

SHIFT

AUTO SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

RECEIVER

F.S.SURR

SIGNAL SEL

EQ OFF

•

– Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off. The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.

Choosing the input signal

You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the receiver to select between input

signals.

• While listening to a source, press

AUTO SURR

select the Stream Direct mode.

•

AUTO SURROUND

•

STREAM DIRECT

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.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

• Default setting: MCACC Setup or Advanced EQ Setup)

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in

sound (Auto MCACC) Calibration EQ

on Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

on page 37. Refer to these pages for more

– See

Auto playback

on page 27.

– Sources are heard according to

OFF / ALL CH ADJUST

(after the Auto

Automatically setting up for surround

on page 8 or

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

MULTI OPE

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

Professional Acoustic

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

SIGNAL SEL

• Press

SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT

) to select the

input signal corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•

AUTO

– This is the default setting. The receiver

selects the first available signal in the following order:

DIGITAL; ANALOG

•

ANALOG

•

DIGITAL

When set to

– Selects an analog signal.

– Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.

DIGITAL

Dolby Digital decoding, and

WMA9 Pro

AUTO, 2 DIGITAL

DTS

lights with DTS decoding,

lights with

lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9

Pro signal.

Using surround back channel processing

• Default setting:

You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always use

6.1 or 7.1 decoding (for example, with 5.1 encoded

SBch ON

material). With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back

RECEIVER

channel will be generated, but the material may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally

• While listening to a source, press ACOUSTIC EQ.

Press repeatedly to select between:

ALL CH ADJUST

•

– A ‘flat’ setting where all the

encoded (in which case, you can simply switch surround back channel processing off).

speakers are heard individually.

•

FRONT ALIGN

accordance with the front speaker settings.

•

CUSTOM 1/2

Note

1 When

TYPE2

ALIGN

. 2 You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with 3• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS (including DTS 96 kHz/24 bit) and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With other digital signal formats, set to

• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital

connections (page 16) and set the signal input to

• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

– All speakers are heard in

– Custom settings

is not selected in the Auto MCACC setup or the Advanced EQ setup in the Manual MCACC setup, the EQ value cannot be set for

ANALOG

MULTI CH IN

(the

, XM HD Surround, Stream Direct or WMA9 Pro, and it has no effect with headphones.

MULTI CH IN

DIGITAL

and

TUNER

functions are all fixed to

ANALOG

FRONT

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Listening to your system

The table below indicates when you will hear the surround back channel when playing various kinds of sources (



=Sound plays through surround back

speaker(s)).

DVR 2

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TUNERiPod

DIMMER

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/

LOUDNESS

S.RETRIEVER

SB ch

(SB ch

• Press

RECEIVER

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

DIALOG E PHASE

then press PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

SBch ON

•

– 6.1 or 7.1 decoding is always used (for example, a surround back channel will be generated for 5.1 encoded material)

•

SBch AUTO

– Automatically switches to 6.1 or 7.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•

SBch OFF

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/PCM/WMA9 Pro encoded stereo sources

Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources

a. Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. b.Excluding the WMA9 Pro format. c. Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.

– Maximum 5.1 playback

Processing /

Virtual SB

SBch

mode

AUTO

Multichannel

sources



Using the Virtual Surround Back mode

When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect

to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES. The table indicates when you will hear the virtual

surround back channel (



=Virtual surround back

channel is active).

• Press

RECEIVER

then press

SB ch

(SB ch PROCESSING) repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

VirtualSB ON

•

– Virtual Surround Back is always used

(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

•

VirtualSB AUTO

– Virtual Surround Back is automatically applied to 6.1 encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)

•

VirtualSB OFF

– Virtual Surround Back mode is

switched off

Standard / THX

Stereo sources

2 Pro Logic IIx2



Pro Logic Neo:6

a,b





Advanced

surround



Note

1• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the Front Stage Surround Advance or Stream Direct mode is selected.

• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the

page 40.

• Depending on the input signal and the listening mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.

Surr Back

setting is set to NO in the

THX

, XM HD Surround, stereo,

Speaker Setting

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Listening to your system

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 listening. The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.

• Press to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.

RECEIVER

then press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the WMA/MP3/ MPEG-4 AAC 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 2channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

• Press

RETRIEVER) to switch the sound retriever on or off.

RECEIVER

then press

S.RETRIEVER (SOUND

Enhancing dialog

• Default setting:

The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

•

Press

dialog enhancement on or off.

RECEIVER

OFF

then p

ress DIALOG E to switch

Using the tone controls

Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone

control.

1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust.

Press to switch between

2 Use the bass or treble as necessary.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6 to +6 (dB).

• Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically.

Note

1 The tone controls are only available when the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode is selected (except when using

MULTI JOG

AUTO SURROUND

BASS

and

TREBLE

dial to change the amount of

STEREO

is selected

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Using the tuner

Chapter 6:

Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see

station

below. Once you are tuned to a station you can

memorize the frequency for recall later—see

station presets

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

1 Press the

on page 33 for more on how to do this.

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

SELECT

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

DVR 2

TUNERiPod

SOURCE

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNER

DIALOG E PHASE

D.ACCESS

+10

TOP MENU

TUNE

ST ST

ENTER

SETUP

TUNE

GUIDE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

TV CH

TV VOL

SELECT

button to select the tuner.

2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold

TUNE

/

receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

TUNE

/

High speed tuning

Press and hold

TUNE

/

Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM stereo sound

If the

TUNED

tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press

STEREO

the

MPX

button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

indicators don’t light when

Tuning directly to a

Saving

S.RETRIEVER

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

VOL

MPX

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISP

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

MULTI OPE

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

RECANT INFO

PHOTO

MUTE

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

STEREO/

ADV.SURR

F.S.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

SIGNAL SEL

DVD

for about a second. The

for high speed tuning.

Tuning directly to a station

Sometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control.

1 Press the

TUNER

button to select the tuner.

2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

3 Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).

4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to If you make a mistake halfway through, press

106.00

(FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.

D.ACCESS

twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When saving an FM frequency, the also stored.

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SELECT

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

SOURCE

DVR 2

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See

Listening to the radio

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows

STATION MEMORY

memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press ST

/

to select the station preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset.

4 Press

After pressing

ENTER

blinking and the receiver stores the station.

MPX

setting (see page 33) is

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

ENTER

S.RETRIEVER

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

TV CH

VOL

MPX

AUDIO

DISP

THX STANDARD

MULTI OPE

SHIFT

RECANT INFO

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

SUBTITLE

PHOTO

ADV.SURR

AUTO SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

MUTE

DVD

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

SIGNAL SEL

TOP MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

D.ACCESS

TV VOL

DIALOG E PHASE

+10

ST ST

on page 33 for more on this.

, then a blinking

, the preset class and number stop

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Using the tuner

Naming station presets

For easier identification, you can name your station presets.

1 Choose the station preset you want to name.

See

Listening to station presets

2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows cursor at the first character position.

3 Input the name you want.

Choose from the following characters for a name up to four characters long.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

!”#$%&’()

• Use the characters.

• Press

• The name is stored when

ENTER

is input, a space is input.

choosing the fourth character.

STATION NAME

∗

+,–./:;<=>?@[ \ ]^_{|} ˜

/

buttons (remote) to select

to confirm a character. If no character

below for how to do this.

, then a blinking

[space]

ENTER

is pressed after

Tip

• To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of a name.

• Once you have named a station preset, you can press

DISP

when listening to a station to switch the display

between name and frequency.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See

Saving station presets

already.

1 Press

2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

3 Press ST want.

TUNER

/

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset.

above if you haven’t done this

to select the tuner.

to select the station preset you

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The System Setup menu

Chapter 7:

The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver (for example, if you want to set up two speaker systems in separate rooms), and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

ENTER

S.RETRIEVER

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

TV CH

VOL

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

INPUT SELECT

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TOP MENU

SETUP

GUIDE

D.ACCESS

TV VOL

DIALOG E PHASE

+10

TUNE

ST ST

TUNE

TV CONTROL

INPUT

SELECT

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

DVR 2

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

Manual MCACC

• and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see

Manual MCACC setup

Manual SP Setup

• distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve connected (see

•

Input Assign

digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see

Input Assign menu

Other Setup

• how you are using the receiver (see

on page 53).

Surround back speaker setting

• Default setting:

– Fine tune your speaker settings

on page 36).

– Specify the size, number,

Manual speaker setup

on page 40).

– Specify what you’ve connected to the

The

on page 52).

– Make customized settings to reflect

The Other Setup

Normal (SB)

There are several ways you can use the surround back

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Use the  RECEIVER

button to switch on.

• If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them.

2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use

//

and select menu items. Press

and

ENTER

to navigate through the screens

RETURN

to confirm and

exit the current menu.

• Press

SETUP

at any time to exit the System Setup

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

: Exit

•

Surr Back System

surround back speakers (see

setting

below).

Auto MCACC

• automatic surround setup (see

up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

Note

1 Make sure not to switch off the power when using the System Setup menu. 2• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component, S-video, or composite connections for system setup.

• You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected.

– Specify how you are using your

Surround back speaker

– This is a quick and effective

Automatically setting

on page 8).

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 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu.

See

/

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

above if you’re 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

: Exit

1.Surround Back System

Surr Back System Normal (SB) ]

2 Select the surround back speaker setting.

•

Normal (SB)

– Select for normal home theater use with surround back speakers in your main (speaker system A) setup.

•

Speaker B

– Select to use the (surround back) B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room (see

Front Bi-Amp

• amping your front speakers (see

speakers

on page 49).

Speaker B setup

on page 48).

– Select this setting if you’re bi-

Bi-amping your front

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the System Setup menu.

: Finish

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The System Setup menu

Manual MCACC setup

You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed

up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

Important

• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. Press

SETUP

to display the System Setup menu before you connect the microphone to this receiver. If the microphone is connected while the System Setup menu is not being displayed, the display will change to the Auto MCACC setup menu. See

using the Auto MCACC Setup

regarding background noise and other possible interference.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary.

Caution

• The test tones used in the MCACC setup are output at high volume.

1 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu.

See

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

above if you’re 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

: Exit

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.

•

Fine Ch Level

– Make fine adjustments to the overall

balance of your speaker system (see

Level

below).

•

Fine SP Distance

– Make precise delay settings for your speaker system (see page 37).

•

Advanced EQ Setup

– Calibrate your system based on the direct sound coming from the speakers and make detailed settings according to your room’s reverb characteristics (see

Calibration EQ automatically

Automatically setting

on page 8.

Problems when

on page 10 for notes

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level

b.Fine SP Distance c.Advanced EQ Setup d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

Fine Channel

Fine Speaker Distance

Setting the Acoustic

on page 38).

EQ Data Copy

• settings for manual adjustment (see

Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

•

EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust

– Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ

Copying your

on page 38).

– Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings (see

manually

•

EQ Data Check FRONT ALIGN

screen display (see

Calibration EQ settings

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ

on page 39).

– Check the

ALL CH ADJUST

and custom settings using the on-

Checking your Acoustic

on page 39).

Fine Channel Level

• Default setting:

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

speaker setup

1 Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

After the volume increases to the reference level, test tones will be output.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level

b.Fine SP Distance c.Advanced EQ Setup d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

2 Adjust the level of the left channel, press ENTER.

This will be the reference speaker level, so you may want to keep the level around room to adjust the other speaker levels.

3 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



to confirm and continue to the next channel.

0.0dB

on page 40.

:Return

3a.Fine Channel Level

MCACC:M1. MEMORY 1

L(Reference) +0.5dB

Enter:Next :Cancel

3a.Fine Channel Level

L + 0.0dB (Reference) R [ 0.0dB ] C + 1.0dB SL [ -3.0dB ] SR [+ 10.0dB ] SBL [– 10.0dB ] SBR [+ 9.5dB ] SW [– 1.5dB ]

(all channels)

3a.Fine Channel Level

Please Wait... 20

Caution! Loud test tones will be output.

:Cancel

0dB

so that you’ll have plenty of

:Finish

Manual

Page 37

The System Setup menu

• 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.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Fine Speaker Distance

• Default setting:

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

1 Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

The volume increases to the reference level.

2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position.

After pressing

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

10.0 ft.

(3.0 m) (all channels)

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level

b.Fine SP Distance

c.Advanced EQ Setup

c.Advanced EQ Setup d.EQ Data Copy

d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

g.EQ Data Check

3b.Fine SP Distance

L(Reference)

10.0 ft

ENTER:Next :Cancel

ENTER

, test tones will be output.

3b.Fine SP Distance

L 10.0ft (Reference R [ 9.0ft ] C 9.5ft SL [ 6.0ft ] SR [ 6.5ft ] SBL [ 6.0ft ] SBR [ 6.5ft ] SW [ 12.5ft ]

:Finish

below.

:Return

0.5

)

45.0

feet.

Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker. Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of

you and between your arm span.

When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up, press

ENTER

to confirm and continue to the next

channel.

• 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.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ

Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of speaker equalizer. It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your listening room and turning the ambient environment into a natural state to reproduce the source sound as it was originally recorded. This is an equalizer that enables a ‘flat’ setting.

This setting minimizes the undesirable reverberation of your listening room based on the sound directly coming from the speakers. You can select a correction time period during the automatic calibration.

If you’re not satisfied with the automatic adjustment provided in

(Auto MCACC)

settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes.

Automatically setting up for surround sound

on page 8, you can also adjust these

Note

1 If you can’t seem to achieve this by adjusting the distance setting, you may need to change the angle of your speakers very slightly.

Page 38

The System Setup menu

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

When you perform the Auto MCACC setup as specified in

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

with the time period already selected (when selected for

CH ADJUST

on page 8, the correction is automatically done

TYPE1

EQ TYPE

, the calibration is set only for

ALL

). In this setup, you can select any of the time

For an optimal system calibration based on the direct sound coming from the speakers, we recommend using the

periods for EQ correction.

1 Select ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance

c.Advanced EQ Setup

d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

4 Press ENTER, then the calibration starts automatically.

• The Advanced EQ setup overwrites the settings already set for

ALIGN CUSTOM1/CUSTOM2

Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

ALL CH ADJUST

and/or

FRONT

. To keep these settings intact, save the data in

as specified in

Copying your

below.

5 Wait for the Advanced EQ Setup to finish.

• Make sure the supplied microphone is connected.

• See

Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference.

2 Select ‘TYPE1’ or ‘TYPE2’.

As the receiver outputs test tones, the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings:

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

Use

/

When

ADJUST

for both

EQ TYPE

ALL CH ADJUST

ENTER : NEXT

to select the setting.

TYPE1

is selected, the calibration is set for

; when

ALL CH ADJUST

TYPE1

TYPE2

3 Select the time setting you want to use for calibration.

You can choose the time period that will be used for the calibration. Use

/

Select the setting from the following time periods (in milliseconds):

40~60ms, 50~70ms

0~20ms, 10~30ms, 20~40ms, 30~50ms

and

applied to all channels during calibration.

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

:Cancel

EQ TYPE

ALL CH ADJUST FRONT ALIGN

ENTER : NEXT

TYPE2

:Cancel

ALL CH

is selected, the calibration is set

and

FRONT ALIGN

to select the time setting.

60~80ms

. This setting will be

It will take about 1 to 3 minutes for the calibration to finish.

The display returns to the Manual MCACC setup menu automatically after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set.

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see below), we recommend copying the the

above (or from

sound (Auto MCACC)

settings. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

30~50ms

•

ALL CH ADJUST

setting.

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

TIME POSITION

ENTER : Start

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

Set microphone. Turn on Subwoofer.

:Cancel

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise [ ] Microphone [ ] Speaker Level [ ]

:Cancel

– A ‘flat’ setting where all the

30~50ms

:Cancel

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

Please Wait... 20

Caution! Loud test tones will be output.

3c.Advanced EQ Setup

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Delay Check [ ] Level Check [ ] Aco Cal EQ Pro. [ ]

:Cancel

speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel.

•

FRONT ALIGN

– All speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings (no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels).

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

ALL CH ADJUST

FRONT ALIGN

settings from the Advanced EQ Setup

Automatically setting up for surround

on page 8) to one of the custom

Note

1 For multi-channel audio sources, the localization of the reproduced sound image and the sound linkage of the speakers depend on the direct sound including the early-reflected sound. In this setup, the earlier time settings ( less consideration of the reverb characteristics; the later time settings ( setting for the optimum results.

0~20ms, 10~30ms

60~80ms, 50~70ms

, etc.) implement calibration closer to the direct sound with

, etc.) incorporate the reverberant sound. Select your favorite

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The System Setup menu

1 Select ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Advanced EQ Setup

d.EQ Data Copy

e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

:Return

2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then use

/

select the setting you want to copy.

:Cancel

3d.EQ Data Copy

TO FROM

CUSTOM1 ALL CH ADJ CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ]

Start Copy [ OK ]

:Cancel

3d.EQ Data Copy

TO FROM

CUSTOM1 CUSTOM1 CUSTOM2 [ CUSTOM2 ]

Start Copy [ OK ]

• You can also copy from one custom setting to another. For more on the

FRONT ALIGN

settings, see

Calibration EQ automatically

ALL CH ADJUST

Setting the Acoustic

above.

and

3 Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm.

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually

Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ, we recommend copying the

FRONT ALIGN

from

Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto

MCACC)

settings from the auto setup above (or

on page 8) to one of the custom settings.

ALL CH ADJUST

or the

Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start (see

Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

above for how to do this).

Copying your

1 Select ‘EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust’ or ‘EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

:Return

3e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type ALL CH ADJUST

ENTER:Next

:Cancel

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Advanced EQ Setup d.EQ Data Copy

e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g.EQ Data Check

2 Select which method you would like to use to adjust the overall frequency balance.

It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in

settings

above.

ALL CH ADJUST

•

Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ

– All the speakers can be set independently so no special weighting is given to any one channel. When adjusting, test tones will sound for each individual channel.

•

FRONT ALIGN

– Speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings. The sound of the test tone will alternate between the left front (reference) speaker and the target speaker.

3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking.

Use Use

3e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type: "ALL CH ADJUST"

Left

40Hz : [+ 1.0dB ] 125Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB ] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB ] TRIM : [ 0.0dB ]

/

to select the channel.

/

to select the frequency and

:Finish

3e. EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

Test Tone Type: "ALL CH ADJUST"

[ Left ] 40Hz : + 1.0dB 125Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 250Hz : [ 0.0dB ] 4kHz : [ 0.0dB ] 13kHz : [ 0.0dB ] TRIM : [ 0.0dB ]

/

:Finish

to boost or cut the EQ. When you’re finished, go back to the top of the screen and use

/

to select the next channel.

• The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you selected

FRONT ALIGN

OVER!

• The

indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort. If this happens, bring the level down until

OVER!

disappears from the display.

Tip

• Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance. If the speaker balance seems uneven, you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the feature. Use

/

to select

TRIM

then use

TRIM

/

to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings

After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the

ALL CH ADJUST, FRONT ALIGN

and custom settings

using the on-screen display.

1 Select ‘EQ Data Check’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

3.Manual MCACC

a.Fine Ch Level b.Fine SP Distance c.Advanced EQ Setup d.EQ Data Copy e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f .EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust

g.EQ Data Check

:Return

3g.EQ Data Check

ALL CH ADJUST

[ Left ]

40Hz : + 1.0dB 125Hz : 0.0dB 250Hz : 0.0dB 4kHz : 0.0dB 13kHz : 0.0dB TRIM : 0.0dB

:Return

2 Select the setting you want to check.

• It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings.

3 Select the channels you want, pressing ENTER when you’re finished checking each one.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

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The System Setup menu

1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP

Manual speaker setup

This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

These settings are designed to fine-tune your system, but if you’re satisfied with the settings made in

setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)

isn’t necessary to make all of these settings.

Caution

• The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume.

1 Select ‘Manual SP 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

: Exit

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting

b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

2 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:

•

Speaker Setting

– Specify the size and number of

speakers you’ve connected (page 40).

•

Crossover Network

– Specify which frequencies will

be sent to the subwoofer (page 41).

•

Channel Level

– Adjust the overall balance of your

speaker system (page 41).

•

Speaker Distance

– Specify the distance of your

speakers from the listening position (page 42).

•

THX Audio Setting

– Specify the distance of your

surround back speakers from each other (page 42).

•

THX Speaker Setup

– Specify whether or not you

have a THX speaker system (page 42).

3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

Speaker Setting

Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration (size, number of speakers). It is a good idea to make sure that the settings made in

surround sound (Auto MCACC)

Note

1 If you select be set to 2• If the surround speakers are set to

• If you selected

• If you select one surround back speaker only, make sure that speaker is hooked up to the left surround back terminal.

SMALL

LARGE

for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to

if the front speakers are set to

Speaker B

Automatically setting up for

on page 8 are correct.

, the surround back speakers will automatically be set to NO.

Front Bi-Amp

Automatically

on page 8, it

:Return

SMALL

. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer.

(in

Surround back speaker setting

Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting

b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size.

Use

/

to select the size (and number) of each of the

following speakers:

•

Front

– Select

LARGE

if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a subwoofer. Select

the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.

•

Center

– Select

LARGE

if your center speaker

reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select

SMALL

to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose

(the center channel is sent to

the other speakers).

•

Surr

– Select

LARGE

if your surround speakers

reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select

SMALL

to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose surround channels is sent to the other speakers).

•

– Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select surround back speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select

SMALL

the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround back speakers choose

•

SUB W.

– LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to subwoofer when Choose the

SMALL

are output from the

YES

is selected (see notes below).

PLUS

setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass (the bass frequencies that would normally come out the front and center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer). If you did not connect a subwoofer choose

(the bass frequencies are output from

other speakers).

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

YES

. Also, the center, surround, and surround back speakers can’t

on page 35) you can’t adjust the surround back settings.

4a.Speaker Setting

Front SMALL Center [ SMALL ] Surr [ SMALL ] SB [

SMALL x2

SUB W. YES

[ THX : ALL

]

:Finish

SMALL

]

SMALL

to send

(the sound of the

LARGE

if your

to send bass frequencies to

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The System Setup menu

Tip

• If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select and

PLUS

for the subwoofer. This may not, however,

LARGE

for your front speakers

yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to

PLUS

and

YES

or the front speakers set to

SMALL

alternatively and let your ears judge which

LARGE

and

sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting

SMALL

for the front speakers.

Crossover Network

• Default setting:

This setting decides the cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as the subwoofer, and bass sounds playing back from those selected as

be for bass sounds in the LFE channel.

1 Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting

b.Crossover Network

c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

2 Choose the frequency cutoff point.

Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

80Hz

SMALL

. It also decides where the cutoff will

4b.Crossover Network

:Return

LARGE

speakers).

Frequency 80Hz

( THX : 80Hz )

LARGE

:Finish

, or

1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network

c.Channel Level

d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

4c.Channel Level

Test Tone Manual

ENTER:Next

:Cancel

2 Select a setup option.

•

Manual

– Move the test tone manually from speaker

to speaker and adjust individual channel levels.

•

Auto

– Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves

from speaker to speaker automatically.

3 Confirm your selected setup option.

The test tones will start after you press

4c.Channel Level

Test Tone [ Manual ]

Please Wait . . . 20

Caution! Loud test tones will be output.

4 Adjust the level of each channel using

If you selected

Auto

setup will output test tones in the order shown on-

Manual

, use

/

ENTER

:Cancel

/

to switch speakers. The

screen:

4c.Channel Level

L 0.0dB C [ 0.0dB ] R [ 0.0dB ] SR [ 0.0dB ] SBR [ 0.0dB ] SBL [ 0.0dB ] SL [ 0.0dB ] SW [ 0.0dB ]

:Finish

Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitted.

5 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Channel Level

Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor when setting up a home theater system.

Tip

• You can change the channel levels at any time by using

EFFECT/CH SEL

You can set two channel levels: one for

and

+/–

on the remote control.

MULTI CH IN

and one for the listening modes.

Note

1• For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see

• If you’re using a THX speaker setup, confirm that the crossover frequency is set to 2• If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighting/slow reading).

• The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes. You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack.

Speaker Setting

above.

80Hz

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Speaker Distance

For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound.

1 Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

:Return

4d.Speaker Distance

L 10.0ft C 9.5ft R [ 9.0ft ] SR [ 6.5ft ] SBR [ 6.5ft ] SBL [ 6.0ft ] SL [ 6.0ft ] SW [ 12.5ft ]

:Finish

/

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level

d.Speaker Distance

e.THX Audio Setting f.THX Speaker Setup

2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using

You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0.5 foot increments.

3 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

•

0–1 ft

– Surround speakers within 1 foot apart (best

for THX surround sound).

•

1– 4 ft

– Surround speakers between 1 and 4 feet

apart.

•

4 ft <

– Surround speakers more than 4 feet apart.

3 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

THX Speaker Setup

If you have a complete THX speaker system, you should make this setting for the most effective results when using surround sound. See page 20 for more on using a THX speaker system.

1 Select ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP

Setup menu.

THX speaker system setup

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance e.THX Audio Setting

f.THX Speaker Setup

Tip

• For best surround sound, make sure the surround back speakers are the same distance from the listening position.

THX Audio Setting

For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see

the Home THX modes

Speaker Array (ASA) system (see

on page 28) with the Advanced

About THX

it is required that you make the setting. See

system setup

placement.

on page 20 for more on THX speaker

1 Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

4.Manual SP Setup

a.Speaker Setting b.Crossover Network c.Channel Level d.Speaker Distance

e.THX Audio Setting

f.THX Speaker Setup

:Return

2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other.

4e.THX Audio Setting

SB SP Position

0-1 ft

SBL-SBR

:Finish

Using

on page 69),

THX speaker

:Return

2 Specify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system.

4f.THX Speaker Setup

THX Speaker NO

If you are using THX speakers, select YES.

:Finish

•

YES

– All speaker settings are fixed to

Speaker Setting

on page 40) during the Auto MCACC

SMALL

(see

setup.

•

– Individual speaker sizes are determined

according to the Auto MCACC setup.

3 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Note

1 If you don’t have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won’t be able to select this setting (

Cannot select

shows in the display).

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OUT

Chapter 8:

Other connections

Caution

• Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections.

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod

using the controls of this receiver.

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

( VCR1

(

TV/SAT

(

)

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

(

)

DVD/LD

(

)

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

iPod Music > Extras > Settings >

Shuffle Songs

Backlight

MEN

ontrol Doc

for iPod

DVR/

(CD)

)

S-VIDEO

iPod

VIDEO

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

ANTENNA

LOOP

CENTER

L L

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

OUT

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

VSX-1017TXV

iPod cable

PRE OUT

SURROUND

CENTE

SUB WOOF

1 Set this receiver to the standby mode, and then use the Control Dock for iPod supplied with an iPod control

to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the

cable rear panel of this receiver.

Push the connector in until you hear it click home. To disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release the catch, then pull out.

2 Switch the receiver on and press the

source

button to switch the receiver to the iPod.

The front panel display shows

iPod input

while the receiver

verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.

3 Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top menu.

When the display shows music from the iPod.

• If after pressing

Connection

, try switching off the receiver and

Top Menu

iPod

the display shows

you’re ready to play

reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.

iPod playback

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver.

also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver.

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

iPod Top

1 Use the press

ENTER

[ Playlists [ Artists [ Albums [ Songs [ Podcasts [

Genres [ Composers [ Audiobooks [ Shuffle Songs

/

buttons to select a category then

Enter

to browse that category.

] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]

• To return to the previous level any time, press

RETURN

You can

Note

1 This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above), however, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod. This receiver does not support software versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For supported versions, consult your local Pioneer dealer. 2• This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-90C) for use with an iPod® (third generation and above), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo.

• For detailed instructions on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod.

• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20. 3 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver ( be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. 4• Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are displayed as

• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.

Pioneer

shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot

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2 Use the

/

buttons to browse the selected

category (e.g., albums).

• Use

/

to move to previous/next levels.

3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press



to start playback.

Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this:

Playlists  Songs Artists  Albums  Songs Albums  Songs Songs Podcasts Genres  Artists  Albums  Songs Composers  Albums  Songs Audiobooks Shuffle Songs

Tip

• You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the

All

item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod:

Button







/

/

DISP

/

/

What it does

Press to start playback. If you start playback when something other than a song is selected, all the songs that fall into that category will play.

Press to stop playback. Pauses playback, or restarts playback when

paused. Press and hold during playback to start scanning. Press to skip to previous/next track. Press repeatedly to switch between

Repeat All

Press repeatedly to switch between

Shuffle Albums

Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed.

During playback, press to skip to previous/next playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/ next levels.

During Audiobook playback, press to switch the playback speed: Faster

and

Repeat Off

and

Shuffle Off



Normal  Slower

Repeat One

Shuffle Songs

Button

TOP MENU

RETURN

What it does

Press to return to the

Press to return to the previous level.

iPod Top

menu screen.

Watching photos and video content

To view photos or video on your iPod, since video control is not possible using this receiver, you must use the main

controls of your iPod instead.

1 Press

PHOTO

to switch the iPod controls for photo

and video playback.

The receiver controls will be unavailable while you are watching iPod videos or browsing photos.

2 Press

PHOTO

again to switch back to the receiver

controls when you’re done.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Using XM Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute news, standup comedy, children’s programming, and much more. For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

Connecting your XM Radio receiver

After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner (sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio

service to receive broadcasts.

Note

1 If you’re in the song category, you can also press 2 Your iPod nano currently restricts viewing of photo images stored. 3 Hardware and required basic monthly subscription sold separately. Premium Channel available at additional monthly cost. Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. Only available in the 48 contiguous United States.

ENTER

to start playback.

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ONT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

(

)

DVD/LD

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

(

)

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

(

)

DVD/LD

(

)

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

iPod

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

LOOP

PRE OUT

(

)

CENTER

Single

L L

SUR-

SURROUND BACK

SUB

ROUND

WOOFER

SIRIUS

OUT

CENTER

L L

R R

SUB

SUR-

FRONT

SURROUND

WOOFER

ROUND

BACK

MULTI CH IN

VSX-1017TXV

SATELLiTE

RADiO

SATELLiTE RADiO

XM Mini-Tuner

1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.

2 Press

RADIO

XM RADIO (SHIFT+DVD)

input.

to switch to the

For best reception, you may need to move the XM MiniTuner near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

• If after pressing

Tuner

, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner

XM RADIO

the display shows

Check

connections and then plugging them back in. If the display shows

Check Antenna

, try disconnecting the

tuner and antenna connections and then plugging them back in.

Listening to XM Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on-

screen display.

The information displayed is as follows:

XM Satellite Radio A

Decades A0

The 50s XM005

Remy Sherman

Lovin' You

Preset class Signal strength Category Preset number

Channel number Artist name Song name

Channel name

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

• Press

/

and

XM Satellite Radio A

Decades A0

The 50s XM005

Remy Sherman

Lovin' You

/

to display the XM Channel Guide then

ENTER

to select the channel of the XM radio

XM Channel Guide

Previous [

000 RADIO ID ID

[

001 Preview

[

002 Highway1

[

003 America

[

004 Hank’s Place

[

005 Fifties (50’s)

[

006 Sixties (60’s)

[

007 Seventies (70’s)

ENTER

: Exit

] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]

broadcast you want to hear.

• To browse by genre, first press select a genre then press

• To cancel and exit any time, press

ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

, use

/

Tip

• You can select channels directly by pressing

D.ACCESS

• You can press

then the three-digit channel number.

DISP

to change XM Radio information

in the front panel display.

• The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing

ENTER

) after 5 seconds.

Using XM HD Surround

XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround™ technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio.

• While listening to XM Radio, press AUTO SURR for XM HD Surround listening.

See

About Neural Surround™

Neural Surround™ represents the latest advancement in surround technology and has been adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcasts of surround recordings and live events.

Neural Surround™ employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior localization of surround elements. System playback is scalable from stereo up to state-of-the-art multichannel surround.

Neural Surround™ is trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation.

below for more on this.

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of 10 stations each.

Note

1 You can check the strength of reception in 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

3 Select

XM000 (RADIO ID

) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the XM Mini-Tuner.

Using the XM Menu

(page 46).

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ONT

Other connections

1 Select the channel you want to memorize.

See

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

2 Press

T.EDIT

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press press

CLASS

to select one of the three classes then

/

to select the channel preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a preset.

• The default for all presets is

4 Press

After pressing

ENTER

, the preset class and number stop

XM001

blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel.

Tip

• You can also press  during reception display to save the information of up to 8 songs. See

XM Menu

below to recall this information.

Listening to channel presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

1 Press CLASS to select the class in which the channel is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

2 Press

/

to select the channel preset you want.

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset.

Using the XM Menu

The XM Menu provides additional XM Radio features.

1 Press 2 Use

Choose between the follwing menu items:

3 When you’re finished press the reception display.

TOP MENU

/

Memory Recall

• song information (See

Channel Skip/Add

•

to select a menu item then press

– Use

/

to browse your saved

Tip

above)

– Use

/

and channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide.

•

Antenna Aiming

– Check the strength of satellite

and terrestrial reception.

TOP MENU

above.

Using the

ENTER

to return to

ENTER

to select

Using SIRIUS Radio

With SIRIUS you get The Best Radio on RadioTM with all your favorite entertainment including 100 % commercialfree music, plus superior sports coverage, uncensored talk and comedy, world-class entertainment, news, weather and more for your car, home or office. For more information visit sirius.com or siriuscanada.ca

Sirius is available in the US for subscribers with addresses in the continental US and is available in Canada for subscribers with a Canadian address. Required subscription plus compatible SIRIUS tuner and antenna are required and sold separately. SIRIUS Programming is subject to change. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.sirius.com” sirius.com for the most complete and up-to-date channel lineup and product information. “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo and related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.

Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner

To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner.

VSX-1017TXV

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

(

)

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

AUDIO

(

)

DVD/LD

(

)

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN IN MONITOR

iPod

VIDEO

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

TV/SAT

OUT OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

LOOP

CENTER

Antenna

SIRIUS

★

SUB WOOFER

OUT

L L

FRONT

MULTI CH IN

★

PRE OUT

L L

SUR-

ROUND

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

SIRIUS

(

)

Single

SURROUND BACK

R R

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK

Connect & Play™, XM-Ready® and The Ultimate Playlist are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner

1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to connect the antenna and AC

AC adapter

adapter to the Sirius Connect tuner.

Note

1• In order to activate your radio subscription, you will need the SIRIUS ID (SID) which uniquely identifies your tuner. The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging, or on the bottom of the tuner itself. The label will have a printed 12-digit SID number. When you have located the SID, write it down in the space provided near the end of this manual. Contact SIRIUS on the internet at: https://activate.siriusradio.com Follow the prompts to activate your subscription, or you can also call SIRIUS toll-free at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474).

• Select

on page 47).

SR000 (SIRIUS ID

) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner ( see

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

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2 Press

SIRIUS (SHIFT+TV)

to switch to the SIRIUS

input.

For best reception, you may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near a window (Refer to the manual for the SiriusConnect Home tuner for antenna placement recommendations).

• If after pressing

Error

, try disconnecting the antenna and

reconnecting.

Tuner

, check the connection of the AC adapter and

SIRIUS

the display shows

If the display shows

Antenna

Check Sirius

this receiver to the Sirius Connect tuner.

Listening to SIRIUS Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on-

screen display.

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

• Press navigate through the channels one at time with the

/

buttons or switch through pages with the buttons, then press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast.

• To browse by genre, first press

///

• To cancel and exit any time, press

• You can select channels directly by pressing

D.ACCESS

• You can press information in the front panel display.

The information displayed is as follows:

SIRIUS A

Decades A0

The '50s SR005

Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Good

SIRIUS A

Decades A0

The '50s SR005

Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Good

/

to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide, then

Preset class Signal strength Category Preset number

Channel number Artist name Song name

Channel name

SIRIUS Channel Guide

Next [

007 The '70s

[

006 The '60s

[

005 The '50s

[

004 Easy Listening

[

003 Love Songs

[

002 Lite Pop

[

001 Top 40 Hits

[

000 Sirius ID

ENTER Pr evious

SETUP

to select a genre then press

RETURN

Tip

then the three-digit channel number.

DISP

to change SIRIUS Radio

: Exit

, use

ENTER

] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]

/

• The currently selected channel is automatically

ENTER

chosen (without pressing

) after 10 seconds.

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes (A, B and C) of 10 stations each.

1 Select the channel you want to memorize.

See

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

2 Press

T.EDIT

above.

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press

/

to select the channel preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a preset.

4 Press

After pressing

ENTER

, the preset class and number stop

blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel.

Tip

• You can also press  during reception display to save the information of up to 8 songs. See

SIRIUS Menu

below to recall this information.

Using the

Listening to channel presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

1 Press

CLASS

to select the class in which the channel

is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

2 Press

/

to select the channel preset you want.

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset.

Using the SIRIUS Menu

The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.

1 Press 2 Use

Choose between the following menu items:

TOP MENU

/

to select a menu item then press

Memory Recall

• song information (see

•

Channel Skip/Add

– Use

/

to browse your saved

Tip

above).

/ and ENTER to select

ENTER

channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide.

• Parental Lock – Use / and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide, but may be accessed by directly inputting their channel number and providing the parenal lock password.

Note

1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 47. 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer. 3 Note that channels locked out with parental lock cannot be saved on this receiver. 4 You can reset the Channel presets, Memory, Channel Skip/Add, Parental Lock and Password settings in Resetting the system on page 56.

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Other connections

•

Antenna Aiming

and terrestrial reception.

•

Password Set

3 When you’re finished press the reception display.

Connecting the multichannel analog inputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel analog outputs (depending on whether your player supports surround back

channels). multichannel analog audio.

1 Connect the front, surround, center and subwoofer outputs on your DVD player to the corresponding MULTI CH input jack on this receiver.

• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the

2 If your DVD player also has outputs for surround back channels, connect these to the corresponding MULTI CH input jacks on this receiver.

• Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the

• If there is a single surround back output, connect it to

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs

for surround sound playback.

1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.

For example, you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio.

2 Press

• Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the

1 To listen to multichannel analog audio you’ll need to select 2• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, you can’t use the sound processing features, (including

• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.

• You can’t listen to your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs. 3• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• Depending on the settings in

• All speaker systems (except Speaker B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

Make sure that the player is set to output

connections.

the

SURROUND BACK L (Single)

receiver.

MULTI CH IN

analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be too low. In this case switch the receiver into standby, then press

SBch PROCESSING

between

SW IN +10dB

SW IN 0dB

Note

STEREO

– Check the strength of satellite

– Set the parental lock password.

TOP MENU

to return to

jack on this

(front panel).



STANDBY/ON

while holding down

on the front panel. This switches

(increase of 10 decibels) and

(default) in the subwoofer channel.

MULTI CH IN

and the surround back channel processing).

Surround back speaker setting on page 35 output from the surround back pre-out terminals may change.

Speaker B setup

•

• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker

• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance

After selecting

setting

to the (surround back) B speaker terminals on the rear panel to listen to stereo playback in another room. See

Switching the speaker system

options with this setup.

1 Connect a pair of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals on the rear panel.

Connect them the same way you connected your speakers in Make sure to review when placing the speakers in another room.

2 Select ‘ menu.

See

Switching the speaker system

If you selected

setting

possible using the

Normal (SB)

switch your main speaker system on or off. The options below are for the

• Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting.

As mentioned above, if you have selected the button will simply switch your main speaker system (A) on or off.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

•

(see

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

Manual speaker setup

Caution

Before making or changing the connections

the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system.

wires from different terminals.

between 6

Ω

to 16 Ω (please see

speaker impedance

speakers with an impedance of less than 8

Speaker B

on page 35, you can use the speakers connected

Installing your speaker system

Speaker B

Surround back speaker setting

Speaker B

on page 35, three speaker system settings are

Front Bi-Amp

Speaker B

SPA

– Sound is output from speaker system A and

the same signal is output from the pre-out terminals.

on page 40. However, if SPB is selected above, no sound is heard

, switch off

Switching the

on page 56 if you plan to use

Surround back speaker

below for the listening

on page 18.

Placing the speakers

on page 19

’ from the ‘Surr Back System’

on page 35 to do this.

Surround back speaker

SPEAKERS

button. If you selected

, the button will simply

setting only.

Normal (SB)

SIGNAL SELECT

above for more on this).

, or any of the listening modes

Ω

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Other connections

•SPB – Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B. Multichannel sources will not be heard. The same signal is output from the surround back channel pre-out terminals.

•

SPAB

– Sound is output from speaker system A (up to 5 channels, depending on the source), the two speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. The sound from speaker system B will be the same as the sound from speaker system A (multichannel sources will be downmixed to 2 channels).

•

SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The

same sound is output from the pre-out terminals (including from your subwoofer, if connected) as when selecting speaker system A (above).

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 crossover performance. Your speakers must be bi-ampable to do this (having separate terminals for high and low) and the sound improvement will depend on the kind of speakers you’re using.

1 Connect your speakers as shown below.

This illustration below shows the connections for biamping your front left speaker. Hook up your front right speaker in the same way.

SPEAKERS

FRONT CENTER

SURROUND BACK /

SURROUND

(

)

Single

Caution

• Most speakers with both have two metal plates that connect the

Low

terminals. These must be removed when you are

High

and

Low

terminals

High

to the

bi-amping the speakers or you could severely damage the amplifier. See your speaker manual for more information.

• If your speakers have a removable crossover network, make sure you do not remove it for bi-amping. Doing so may damage your speakers.

Bi-wiring your speakers

The reasons for bi-wiring are basically the same as biamping, but additionally, interference effects within the wire could be reduced, producing better sound. Again, to do this your speakers must be bi-wireable (that is they must have separate terminals for the high and low frequencies). When bi-wiring, make sure you’ve selected

Normal (SB)

setting

• To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords to the speaker terminal on the receiver.

Using a banana plug for the second connection is recommended.

Speaker B

on page 35.

Surround back speaker

Front left

speaker

High

Low

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SELECTABLE

Since both front and surround back speaker terminals output the same audio, it doesn’t matter which set (front or surround back) is powering which part (

High

Low

)

of the speaker.

• Make sure that the

/ – connections are properly

inserted.

2 Select the ‘Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ menu.

See

Surround back speaker setting

on page 35 to specify

how you’re using the surround back speaker terminals.

Caution

• Make sure you use a parallel (not series, which are fairly uncommon) connection when bi-wiring your speakers.

• Don’t connect different speakers from the same terminal in this way.

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S W

Other connections

Connecting additional amplifiers

This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system using the pre-outs. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.

• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

ANALOG

INPUT

L R

Front channel amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

Center channel amplifier (mono)

ANALOG

INPUT

L R

Surround channel amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

L R

Surround back channel amplifier

ANALOG

INPUT

L (Single)

Surround

on page 40) to

Powered subwoofer

OUT

AM LOOP

DVR/VCR2

PRE OUT

(

CENTER

L LL

SUB

R R

FRONT

WOOFER

IN MONITOR

INOUT

SURROUND

OUT

CENTER

L L

SUB

FRONT

WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

Single

SURROUND BACK

SIRIUS

SURROUND

)

R R

SURROUND BACK

VSX-1017TXV

• You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the left ( terminal only.

• The sound from the surround back terminals will depend on how you have configured the

back speaker setting

on page 35.

• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, switch the speaker system to

OFF

, or simply disconnect any

speakers that are connected directly to the receiver.

• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

LARGE

Speaker Setting

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an SR+ cable

of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is

changed.

)

• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an

• Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need

to connect it to this unit and take advantage

CONTROL

OUT

Pioneer plasma

VSX-1017TXV

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

IN 1

(

)

DVD/LD

(

DVR/

)

VCR1

(

)

TV/SAT

(

)

TV/SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

(

)

DVD/LD

(

)

DVR/VCR2

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

IN 1

IN 2

ASSIGNABLE

S-VIDEO

IN IN IN INOUT OUT

iPod

VIDEO

IN IN IN IN IN INOUT OUT OUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD

ANTENNA

TV/SAT

display

OUT

DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2

AM LOOP

FRONT

Important

SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off.

to make a few settings in the receiver. See

Assign menu plasma displays

on page 52 and

SR+ Setup for Pioneer

on page 54 for detailed instructions.

The Input

Note

1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3-ringed mini phone plug for the connection). 2 This receiver is compatible with all SR+ equipped Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.

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Other connections

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

DIMMER

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

DIALOG E PHASE

S.RETRIEVER

TV DVR 1

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR 2

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to connect the

CONTROL IN OUT

jack of your plasma display.

DVD player

jack of this receiver with the

VIDEO

INPUT 1

Pioneer plasma

display

Satellite receiver, etc.

DVD/LD

AUDIO IN

PHASE

STANDBY/ON

CONTROL

PHASE

ACOUSTIC

LISTENING

DVD/LD

CONTROL

MODE

ENTER

MULTI JOG

PHONES

TV/SAT DVR/VCR 1 DVR/VCR 2 VIDEO/GAME CD

SYSTEM

TUNING/

TUNER

SETUP

STATION

EDIT

TONE

MULTI JOG

DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING

SPEAKERSRETURN

CD-R/TAPE/MD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO/GAME

CONTROL

VIDEO

INPUT 2

TV/SAT

AUDIO IN

VSX-1017TXV

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL

RECEIVER

MULTI CHINSB ch

FM/AM

INPUT

DIGITAL INAUDIO RLVIDEO

SIGNAL

iPod

SIRIUSXM

PROCESSING

SELECT

MASTER

MCACC

SETUP MIC

VOLUME

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These features include:

• On-screen displays when making receiver settings, such as speaker setup, MCACC setup, and so on.

• On-screen volume display.

• On-screen display of listening mode.

• Automatic video input switching on the plasma display.

• Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.

See also page 54 for more on setting up the receiver.

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

Important

• The additional SR+ features do not work when the iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio function is selected.

This receiver

To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For each component, connect the video output directly to the plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/ or digital) to this receiver.

1 Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR+ cable.

See

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

above for more on connecting these components.

• Make sure you have also selected the display input to which you’ve connected the receiver in

Assign menu

on page 52.

2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press

The Input

RECEIVER

, then

the SR+ button.

The front panel display shows

SR+ ON

SR+ OFF

• The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

on page 54.

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Other Settings

Chapter 9:

Other Settings

The Input Assign menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables.

1 Press the

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use

//

and select menu items. Press exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Input Assign’ from the System Setup menu.

Assigning the digital inputs

You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above). This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.

1 Select ‘Digital Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

2 you’ve connected the digital component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Select between

DVR 2, SIRIUS

SETUP

RECEIVER

button.

and

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

on the remote control, then press

ENTER

to navigate through the screens

RETURN

5.Input Assign

: Exit

to confirm and

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input c.HDMI Input

• Default settings:

Coaxial - 1 Coaxial - 2 Optical - 1 Optical - 2 Optical - 3

–

– – – –

5.Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input c.HDMI Input

DVD/LD

DVR 2 DVR 1 TV/SAT CD

:Return

5a.Digital Input Setup

Coaxial - 1 Coaxial - 2 [ DVR 2 ] Optical - 1 [ DVR 1 ] Optical - 2 [ TV/SAT ] Optical - 3 [ CD ]

DVD/LD

Select the number of the digital input to

DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, CD-R, DVR 1

OFF

/

:Return

:Finish

which

• Use

/ and

ENTER

to do this.

• If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for example,

DVD/LD

) then any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

Assigning the component video inputs

• Default settings:

Component - 1 Component - 2 Component - 3

– – –

OFF OFF OFF

If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the S-video or composite video input instead of the component video signal. For more on this, see

Using the component video jacks

on page 14.

1 Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

5. Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input

c.HDMI Input

:Return

5b.Component Input

Component - 1 Component - 2 [ OFF ] Component - 3 [ OFF ]

OFF

:Finish

2 Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your video component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Select between

• Use

DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR 1, DVR 2

/ and

ENTER

to do this.

OFF

• Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver.

• If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver’s component video

MONITOR

output (downconverting component video

is not possible after assigning an input).

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

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Other Settings

Assigning the HDMI inputs

• Default settings:

HDMI - 1 HDMI - 2

–

DVD/LD

–

TV/SAT

You only need to change this setting when you didn’t connect your HDMI component according to the default settings for the HDMI input terminals (see above). By specifying the type of the connected component and to which input terminal it is connected, video signals can be delivered properly when you select an HDMI component as the input source.

1 Select ‘HDMI Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

5. Input Assign

a.Digital Input b.Component Input

c.HDMI Input

:Return

5c.HDMI Input

HDMI - 1 DVD/LD HDMI - 2 [ TV/SAT ]

:Finish

2 Select the number of the HDMI input to which you’ve connected your video component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Select between

• Use

DVD/LD, TV/SAT, DVR 1, DVR 2

/ and

ENTER

to do this.

OFF

• To hear audio from your HDMI component (through this system), you must also make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. For more on this, see

Radio

on page 46.

Using SIRIUS

• If you connect any video component to the receiver using HDMI, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver’s HDMI output.

4 When you're finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

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 the

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use

//

and select menu items. Press exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press

SETUP

RECEIVER

button.

and

ENTER

System Setup

1.Surr Back System

2.Auto MCACC

3.Manual MCACC

4.Manual SP Setup

5.Input Assign

6.Other Setup

on the remote control, then press

/

to navigate through the screens

RETURN

6.Other Setup

: Exit

to confirm and

ENTER

a.DRC Setup

b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup e.Video Conv. Setup

:Return

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:

•

DRC Setup

– Specify the amount of dynamic range

adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks (see

Dynamic Range Control Setup

•

Dual Mono Setup

– Isolate one channel when

below).

listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see

Mono Setup

•

LFE ATT Setup

LFE channel (

SR+ Setup

• Pioneer plasma display (

plasma displays

•

Video Conv. Setup

below).

– Choose the attenuator level for the

LFE Attenuator Setup

on page 54).

– Specify how you want to control your

SR+ Setup for Pioneer

on page 54).

– Specify if you want analog

video signals converted for output to your TV (

Converter Setup

on page 54).

4 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

Dynamic Range Control Setup

• Default setting:

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

a.DRC Setup

b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup e.Video Conv. Setup

2 Choose the setting that you want.

•

OFF

– No dynamic range adjustment (use when

listening at higher volume).

•

MID

– Mid setting.

MAX

– Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are

• reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased).

3 When you're finished, press

You return to the Other Setup menu.

OFF

:Return

6a.Dynamic Range Control

DRC OFF

:Finish

RETURN

Dual Mono Setup

• Default setting: 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.

CH1

Dual

Video

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Other Settings

1 Select ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

:Return

6b.Dual Mono Setup

Dual Mono [ CH1

:Finish

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup

b.Dual Mono Setup

c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup e.Video Conv. Setup

2 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

3 When you're finished, press

RETURN

You return to the Other Setup menu.

LFE Attenuator Setup

• Default setting:

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultralow 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

d.SR+ Setup e.Video Conv. Setup

2 Choose the setting that you want.

•

ATT 0dB

•

ATT 10dB

•

LFE OFF

3 When you're finished, press

You return to the Other Setup menu.

ATT 0dB

6c. LFE ATT Setup

LFE ATT ATT 0dB

:Return

– No limiting (recommended)

– 10 dB of limiting

– No sound from LFE channel

RETURN

:Finish

SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays

• Default setting:

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve connected.

See also

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

on page 50.

1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup

d.SR+ Setup

e.Video Conv. Setup

OFF

(all settings)

:Return

6d.SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control OFF PDP Input Select DVD/LD [ OFF ] TV/SAT [ OFF ] DVR 1 [ OFF ] DVR 2 [ OFF ] VIDEO [ OFF ] Monitor Out [ OFF ]

:Finish

2 Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

•

OFF

– The receiver does not control the volume of the

plasma display

•

– When the receiver is switched to one of the

inputs that use the plasma display (

DVD/LD

, or another function below), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

3 Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display. For example, assign

DVD/LD

input-2

if you have connected your DVD video output to video input 2 on the plasma display.

• The

Monitor Out

should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display.

6d.SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control [ ON ] PDP Input Select DVD/LD OFF TV/SAT [ OFF ] DVR 1 [ OFF ] DVR 2 [ OFF ] VIDEO [ OFF ] Monitor Out [ OFF ]

4 When you're finished, press

:Finish

6d.SR+ Setup

PDP Volume Control [ ON ] PDP Input Select DVD/LD input-2 TV/SAT [ OFF ] DVR 1 [ OFF ] DVR 2 [ OFF ] VIDEO [ OFF ] Monitor Out [ OFF ]

RETURN

:Finish

You return to the Other Setup menu.

Video Converter Setup

• Default setting:

The video converter allows you to see analog video sources through all of this receiver’s

OUT

jacks. Note that the converter gives priority to

component, S-video, then composite (in that order). See

About the video converter

1 Select ‘Video Conv. Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

a.DRC Setup b.Dual Mono Setup c.LFE ATT Setup d.SR+ Setup

e.Video Conv. Setup

2 Choose the setting that you want.

•

– All analog video signals are output from the

MONITOR VIDEO OUT

•

OFF

– No conversion between video formats.

3 When you're finished, press

You return to the Other Setup menu.

MONITOR VIDEO

on page 12 for more on this.

6e. Video Converter Setup

Video Conv. ON

:Return

jacks.

RETURN

:Finish

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Using other functions

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

DIMMER

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

TV DVR 1

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR 2

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

DIMMER

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

TV DVR 1

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

DVR 2

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

Chapter 10:

Using other functions

Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if

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). Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an

analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in the same way (see page 11 for more on connections).

Since the video converter is not available when making recordings (from the video the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder as you used to connect your video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must connect your recorder using S-video if your source has also been connected using S-video.

For more information about video connections, see

Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources

on page 14.

Connecting your equipment

OUT

jacks) make sure to use

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

SOURCE

you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component's instruction manual if you’re unsure.

4 Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find the that the

hear distortion in the sound.

• Press the input attenuator on or off.

RECEIVER

OVER

indicator is lights often, or you can

then press ANALOG ATT to switch

Using the sleep timer

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a

DVR 2

XM RADIO

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the input source buttons (or

• If necessary, press

SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT

INPUT SELECT

select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see

Choosing the input signal

page 30 for more on this).

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

3 Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels.

Note

1• The receiver’s volume, DSP (the tone controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

• Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.

• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded. 2 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources. 3 You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

) to

• Press

RECEIVER

the sleep time.

30 min 60 min

• You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing

SLEEP

cycle through the sleep options again.

then press

Off

SLEEP

repeatedly to set

90 min

once. Pressing repeatedly will

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Using other functions

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

CD-R/TAPE

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

DIALOG E PHASE

TUNERiPod

DIMMER

RECEIVER

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

S.RETRIEVER

• Press

RECEIVER

then press DIMMER repeatedly to

change the brightness of the front panel display.

Switching the speaker impedance

We recommend using speakers of 8 Ω with this system, but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6

Ω

impedance rating. Use

the front panel controls to do this.

• With the receiver in standby, press

while holding down the

SPEAKERS



STANDBY/

button.

Each time you do this, you switch between the impedance settings:

•

SP 6 OHM

rated at 6

SP 8 OHM

• rated at 8

– Use this setting if your speakers are

Ω

– Use this setting if your speakers are

Ω

or more.

Resetting the system

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.

TONE

2 While holding down the front panel press and hold



STANDBY/ON for about three

seconds.

The display shows

3 Press the front panel

The display shows

4 Press

SYSTEM SETUP

appears in the display to indicate that the receiver

RESET?

ENTER

RESET OK?

to confirm.

button.

has been reset to the factory default settings.

• Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged.

button,

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Controlling the rest of your system

Chapter 11:

Controlling the rest of your system

To try out the remote control, switch the component on or

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the input source buttons (such as component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.

DVD/LD

or CD) using the

off (into standby) by pressing seem to work, select the next code from the list (if there is one).

7 If your component is controlled successfully, press

ENTER

to confirm.

The remote LCD display shows OK.

However, there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using.

Resetting the remote control presets

This will erase all preset remote control preset codes and programmed buttons.

Note

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing

RECEIVER

. To go back a step, press

RETURN

• After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press

The remote LCD display shows

2 Use

RESET

3 Press and hold

/

to select

flashes in the LCD display.

ENTER for about two seconds

The LCD shows OK to confirm the remote presets have been erased.

Selecting preset codes directly

DVR 2

XM RADIO

DVD

CD-R/TAPE

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TUNERiPod

SLEEP SB ch

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

ANALOG

TOP MENU

ST ST

SETUP

GUIDE

ATT

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press

The remote LCD display shows

2 Use

/

to select PRESET then press

SETUP

3 Press the input source button for the component you want to control then press

ENTER

The LCD on the remote displays the component you want to control (for example

4 Use

/

to select the first letter of the brand name

of your component then press

DVD

DVR

ENTER

This should be the manufacturer’s name (for example, P for Pioneer).

5 Use

/

the list then press

6 Use

to select the manufacturer’s name from

ENTER

/

to select the proper code from the list,

then try using this remote with your component.

The code should start with the component type (for example,

the first one.

1 You can’t assign the RECEIVER, TUNER, XM RADIO, SIRIUS or iPod buttons. 2• When using a Pioneer HDD recorder, please select PIONEER DVR 487, 488, 489 or 493.

• When using a Pioneer plasma display released prior to summer 2005, please select preset codes 637 or 660.

Note

DVD 020

). If there is more than one, start with

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

ENTER

SETUP

Confirming preset codes

Use this feature to check which preset code is assigned to an input source button.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press

The remote LCD display shows

2 Use

/

to select READ ID then press

The LCD on the remote prompts you for the input source button you want to check.

3 Press the button of the component for which you want to check the preset code, then press ENTER.

The brand name and preset code appears in the display for three seconds.

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 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.

SOURCE . If it doesn’t

SETUP

RESET

then press

SETUP

ENTER

SETUP

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TV CONTROL

SHIFT

VOL

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

PHOTO

INPUT

SELECT

TV CH

MPX

AUDIO

DISP

SUBTITLE

MULTI OPE

RECANT INFO

MUTE

TV VOL

REC STOP JUKEBOX

HDD

DVD

RECEIVER

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

SIGNAL SEL

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

Controlling the rest of your system

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the input source 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.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press

The remote LCD display shows

2 Use

/

to select

DIRECT F

SETUP

then press

SETUP

ENTER

The LCD on the remote prompts you for the button of the input source you want to control.

3 Press the input source button for the component you want to control then press

/

4 Use press

to switch direct function ON or OFF then

ENTER

The LCD shows OK to confirm the setting.

4 Use

/

to select CODE EDT then press

To erase any previously stored multi-operations (or shutdown sequences) select

5 Use

/

press

If this is the first command in the sequence, select

CODE

the sequence.

to select a command in the sequence then

ENTER

. Otherwise, simply choose the next command in

PRES KEY

CODE ERS

flashes after you press

6 If necessary, press the input source button for the component whose command you want to input.

This is only necessary if the command is for a new component (input source).

7 Select the button for the command you want to input.

The following remote control commands can be selected:

SYSTEM OFF

INPUT

RECEIVER

SELECT

SOURCE

Multi Operation and System Off

The Multi Operation feature allows you to program a series of up to five commands for the components in your system. For example, you could turn on your TV, turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD using only two buttons on the remote control.

Similar to multi operations, System Off allows you to use one button to stop and switch off a series of components

in your system at the same time.

Programming a multi-operation or a

TOP MENU

shutdown sequence

XM RADIO

CD-R/TAPE

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press

The remote LCD display shows

2 Use

/

menu and press

If you selected Multi Operation

DVR 2

DVD

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

SLEEP SB ch

TOP MENU

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

TUNERiPod

ANALOG

ATT

SETUP

GUIDE

ST ST

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

TV CONTROL

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

SETUP

to select MULTI OP or SYS OFF from the

ENTER

(

MULTI OP

), the LCD on

• You don’t need to program the receiver to switch on

With Pioneer components

• program the power to switch off in a shutdown

• program the power to switch on if it’s the source

• program a Pioneer TV or monitor to switch on if the

the remote prompts you for an input source button.

If you selected System Off

3 Press the input source button for the component that will start the multi-operation then press

(

SYSOFF

), go to step 4.

ENTER

These take priority in multi operations (not shutdown).

For example, if you want to start the sequence by switching on your DVD player, press

Note

1 You can’t use direct function with the 2• Before Multi Operation and System Off will work correctly, you must setup the remote to work with your TV and other components (see

remote to control other components

• Some units may take some time to power up, in which case multiple operations may not be possible.

• Power on and off commands only work with components that have a standby mode.

on page 57 for more on this).

TV CTRL

DVD

function.

GUIDE

or off. This is done automatically.

sequence (except DVD recorders);

component selected in step 3;

input function (selected in step 2) has video input terminals;

XM RADIO

CD-R/TAPE

SETUP

DVD

D.ACCESS

DVR 2

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

TUNERiPod

SLEEP SB ch

SR+

DIMMER

DIALOG E PHASE

+10

TUNE

ST ST

ENTER

TUNE

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

ANALOG

ATT

MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS

S.RETRIEVER

CLASS

DISC

ENTER

T.EDIT

RETURN

BAND

, you don’t need to:

above.

ENTER

Setting the

1ST

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8 Repeat steps 5–7 to program a sequence of up to five commands.

/

9 When you’re finished, use from the menu and press

ENTER

You will return to the remote control

* EXIT *

again to exit.

to select EDITEXIT

SETUP

menu. Select

Using multi operations

You can start multi operations with the receiver switched on, or in standby.

HDD

PHOTO

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

RECEIVER

DVD

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

SIGNAL SEL

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

DISP

THX STANDARD

AUTO SURR

MULTI OPE

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

1 Press MULTI OPE.

MULTI OP

flashes in the display.

Press

an input source button that has been set up

with a multi operation.

The receiver switches on (if it was in standby) and the programmed multi operation is performed automatically.

Using System off

HDD

SUBTITLE

AUTO SURR

RECEIVER

PHOTO

ADV.SURR

ACOUSTIC EQ

DVD

STEREO/ F.S.SURR

SIGNAL SEL

RECEIVER

XM RADIO

DVD

INPUT SELECT

SIRIUS

TV DVR 1

AUDIO

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

DVR 2

TV CTRL

DISP

THX STANDARD

MULTI OPE

EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL

SHIFT

1 Press MULTI OPE.

MULTI OP

2 Press

flashes in the display.



SOURCE

The command sequence you programmed will run, then all Pioneer components will switch off

, followed by this

receiver.

Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see

components

source buttons to select the component.

Setting the remote to control other

on page 57 for more on this). Use the input

TV CONTROL

• The dedicated to control the TV assigned to the

buttons on the remote control are

TV CTRL

button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the

TV CTRL

button.

Button(s) Function Components

EXIT

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV

TV/TV/DTV

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV

DTV

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV

Cable TV/TV

. DTV

Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV

DTV

TV/TV/DTV DTV

TV/TV Cable TV/Satellite

TV/TV/DTV



INPUT SELECT

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/–

Press to switch the component assigned to the button on or off.

Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.)

TV CTRL

Selects channels. Cable TV/Satellite

Adjust the TV volume. Cable TV/Satellite

SOURCESwitches the DTV on or off. DTV

Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.













AUDIO / DISP

SUBTITLE

GUIDE

ANT

RETURN

Number buttons

+10

ENTER/ DISC

Switches the DTV on or off. DTV Press to get information on DTV

programs. Use to choose the BLUE

commands on a DTV menu. Use to choose the YELLOW

commands on a DTV menu. Use to choose the GREEN

commands on a DTV menu. Use to choose the RED

commands on a DTV menu. Use to switch DTV audio tracks. DTV Use to return to the previously

selected channel. Use as the

navigating. Use to select the VHF/UHF

antennas or Cable TV. Use to select Use to select a speciﬁc TV

channel.

button Use to add a decimal point when

selecting a speciﬁc TV channel.

GUIDE

RETURN

button for

Use to enter a channel. Cable TV/Satellite

Select different menus from the

DTV functions. Select the menu screen. Cable TV/Satellite

///

ENTER

Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.

Note

1 In order to avoid accidently switching off a DVD recorder that is currently recording, no DVD recorder power off codes are sent.

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Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see

components

source buttons to select the component.

Button (s)

SOURCE



















REC

(

SHIFT+)

REC STOP

(

SHIFT+)

JUKEBOX

(

SHIFT+)

Number buttons

+10

button

Setting the remote to control other

on page 57 for more on this). Use the input

Function Components

Press to switch the component between standby and on.

Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks or chapters.

Press to advance to the start of the next track or chapter. Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks or chapters.

Pause playback or recording. CD/MD/CD-R/

Start playback. CD/MD/CD-R/

Hold down for fast forward playback.

Hold down for fast reverse playback.

Stops playback. CD/MD/CD-R/

Starts recording. MD/CD-R/ DVR

CD/MD/CD-R/ DVD/LD/ DVR player/VCR/ Cassette deck

CD/MD/CD-R/ DVD/LD player

DVD/LD/ DVR player/VCR/ Cassette deck

CD/MD/CD-R/ DVD/LD/ DVR player/VCR/ Cassette deck

DVD/LD/ DVR player/VCR/ Cassette deck

player/VCR/ Cassette deck

Stops recording. DVR player

Switches to the Jukebox feature. DVR player

Directly access tracks on a program source.

Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen display.

Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press to select track 13.)

+10

then 3

CD/MD/CD-R/ LD player/VCR

DVD/DVR player

CD/MD/CD-R/ LD player/VCR

Button (s)

ENTER/ DISC

TOP MENU

 

ENTER

/

///

ENTER

GUIDE

CH +/–

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

SHIFT +SUBTITLE

HDD (SHIFT + CH–)

DVD (SHIFT + CH+)

Function Components

Chooses the disc. Multiple CD

ENTER

Use as the Displays the setup screen for

DVR players.

button. VCR/DVD player

player

DVR player

Changes sides of the LD. LD player Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a

DVD player. Displays menus concerning the

current DVD or DVR you are using.

DVD/DVR player

Pauses the tape. Cassette deck Stops the tape. Cassette deck Starts playback. Cassette deck Fast rewinds/fast forwards the

tape. Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR

Press to access the DVD player setup screen.

Selects channels. VCR/DVD/DVR

Changes the audio language or channel.

Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.

Switches to the VCR controls when using a VCR/DVD/HDD

Cassette deck

player DVD/DVR

player

player DVD/DVR

player VCR/DVD/DVR

player

recorder. Switches to the hard disk

DVR player controls when using a DVD/ HDD recorder.

Switches to the DVD controls

DVR player when using a DVD/HDD recorder.

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Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor

Many Pioneer components have SR which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component. When you use a remote control, the control signal is

passed along the chain to the appropriate component.

Important

• Note that if you use this feature,

also have at least one set of analog audio, video or HDMI jacks connected

to another component for

grounding purposes.

1 Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor of.

When you want to control any component in the chain, this is the remote sensor at which you’ll point the corresponding remote control.

2 Connect the to the

CONTROL IN

CONTROL OUT

jack of another Pioneer component.

Use a cable with a mono mini-plug on each end for the connection.

CONTROL

jacks

make sure that you

jack of that component

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

(

DVD/LD

(

TV/SAT

OUT

HDMI

ASSIGNABLE

(

COAXIAL

ASSIGNABLE

)

(

DVR/VCR2

COMPONENT VID

)

(

DVR/

VCR1

(

TV/SAT

ASSIGNABLE

CONTROL

OUT

AUDIO

)

DVD/LD

)

IN 2

(CD)

S-VIDEO

iPod

IN INOUT

CD-R/TAPE/MD

CONTROL

IN OUT

E C E I V

E R

I NP S

O T

C R

O A

N M

U A

N N I T

L E

A R N I N

D V

V R 2

C D

D V R

1 C D

X M

R A

SL E E

E R

c h

DIA

E D .A

C C E S

N I

G H

D N E S S

T O

. R E

R I E

V ER

M E

I S

E TU

S T

M E

I D

E GO R

. E D I T

L E C T

T V

H V O

N / O FF

V O

E C

P X

D T V

I N F O

C I O

M T O

U I T

KE L E

D S T A

H D A

D LT I

H . SU

R R

T O SU

S T

I FT

O U

T / C

I G

R E C

E I V E

CONTROL

IN OUT

3 Continue the chain in the same way for as many components as you have.

Note

1• If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to If you have connected a remote control to the

• See

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

CONTROL IN

jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this unit using the remote sensor.

on page 50 if you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display.

Setting the remote to control other components

on page 57.

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Additional information

Chapter 12:

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. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.

Power

Symptom

The power does not turn on. • Make sure that the power cable is plugged in to an active power outlet.

The receiver suddenly switches off or the Phase Control indicator blinks.

During loud playback the power suddenly switches off.

The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed.

AMP ERR

blinks in the display, then the power automatically switches off. The and the power does not turn on.

OVERHEAT

then the power automatically switches off.

MCACC

blinks in the display

Remedy

• Try disconnecting from the power outlet, then plugging back in.

• Check that there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel or another set of wires. If so, re-attach the speaker wires, making sure there are no stray strands.

• The receiver may have a serious problem. Disconnect from the power and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company.

• Turn down the volume.

• Lower the 40 Hz and 125 Hz equalizer levels in the

• Try switching on the digital safety feature (put the receiver into standby, hold down the button on the front panel and press  STANDBY/ON the power switches off even with

• Try switching the receiver off then back on again.

• Try disconnecting the power cable, then connect again.

• The receiver may have a serious problem. Do not try switching the receiver on. Contact a Pioneer authorized independent service company for help.

blinks

• Allow the unit to cool down in a well-ventilated place before switching back on. Check the safety precautions on pages 2 and 3 for information on improving heat dispersal.

SAFETY ON

Manual MCACC setup

to switch between

selected, turn down the volume.

No sound

Symptom

No sound is output when an input source is selected. No sound output from the front speakers.

No sound from the surround or center speakers.

Remedy

• Check the volume, mute setting (press

• Make sure the correct input source is selected.

• Check that the MCACC setup microphone is disconnected.

• Make sure the correct input signal is selected (press

• Check that the source component is connected properly (see

• Check that the speakers are connected properly (see

• Check that the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode isn’t selected; select one of the surround listening modes (see

• Check that the surround/center speakers are not set to NO (see

• Check the channel level settings (see

• Check the speaker connections (see

MUTE

) and speaker setting (press

SIGNAL SELECT

Connecting the speakers

Listening in surround sound

Channel Level

Connecting the speakers

on page 41).

Connecting your equipment

on page 27).

Speaker Setting

on page 18).

on page 36.

SAFETY ON

SPEAKERS

on page 18).

SYSTEM SETUP

and

SAFETY OFF

on page 11).

on page 40).

). If

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Additional information

Symptom

No sound from surround back speakers.

No sound from subwoofer. • Check that the subwoofer is connected properly, switched on and the volume turned up.

No sound from one speaker. • Check the speaker connection (see

Sound is produced from analog components, but not from digital ones (DVD, LD, CD-ROM etc.).

No sound is output or a noise is output when Dolby Digital/DTS software is played back.

Remedy

• Check that the surround back speakers are set to

• Make sure surround back processing is set to page 30).

• If the source is Dolby Surround EX or DTS-ES with no flag to indicate 6.1 compatibility, then with surround back processing set to set to

SBch ON

• If the source does not have 6.1 playback channels, make sure that surround back processing is set to

and a surround mode is selected (see

• Check the speaker connections (see speaker is connected, make sure it’s connected to the left channel speaker terminal.

• If your subwoofer has a sleep function, make sure it is switched off.

• Make sure that the Subwoofer setting is

• The crossover frequency may be set too low; try setting it higher to match the characteristics of your other speakers (see

• If there is very little low frequency information in the source material, change your speaker settings to Front:

SMALL

• Check the speaker level settings (see

• Check that the speaker hasn’t been set to NO (see

• The channel may not be recorded in the source. By using one of the advanced effect listening mode, you may be able to create the missing channel (see

• Check that the input signal type is set to

• Make sure that the digital input is assigned correctly for the input jack the component is connected to (see

The Input Assign menu

• Check the digital output settings on the source component.

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

• Make sure that the multichannel analog inputs are not selected. Select any other input source.

• Check that your DVD player is compatible with Dolby Digital/DTS discs.

• Check the digital output settings of your DVD player. Make sure that the DTS signal output is set to On.

• If the source component has a digital volume control, make sure this is not turned down.

SBch Auto

(see

Using surround back channel processing

Speaker Setting

/ Subwoofer:

, there will be no sound from the surround back speakers. In this case,

Connecting the speakers

on page 40)

YES

, or Front:

Channel Level

Connecting the speakers

Channel Level

on page 52).

LARGE

SBch ON

Listening in surround sound

YES

PLUS

LARGE

/ Subwoofer:

Listening in surround sound

DIGITAL

(see

SMALL

(see

Using surround back channel processing

on page 30).

on page 18). If only one surround back

(see

Speaker Setting

PLUS

on page 41).

on page 18).

on page 41).

Speaker Setting

Choosing the input signal

(see

Speaker Setting

on page 27).

on page 40).

(see

Speaker Setting

on page 40).

on page 27).

on page 30).

on page 40).

SBch

on page 40).