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Operating Instructions
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
Fig. A
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)
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.
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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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)
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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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TOP MENU
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5 minute guide
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
menu
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.
on
• 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
CD
SELECT
SIRIUS
TV DVR 1
SOURCE
DVR 2
TV CTRL
RECEIVER
TUNERiPod
Playing a
DVD
on
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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.
3
Make sure ‘Normal (SB)’ is selected then press
ENTER.
4 Make sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.
1
2. Auto MCACC
Surr Back System
Normal (SB) ]
: Cancel Enter : Next
2
3
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.
4
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 ‘
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.
5
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).
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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
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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
CD
RECEIVER
TUNERiPod
TV VOL
SELECT
MPX
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISP
THX STANDARD
AUTO SURR
MULTI OPE
TV CONTROL
INPUT
RECANTINFO
PHOTO
TV CH
VOL
MUTE
REC STOP JUKEBOX
HDD
DVD
CH
CH
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
1
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.
3
2
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
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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.
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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
IN
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.
SWITCHED 100 W(0.8 A) MA
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
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).
1
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
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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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2 Connect a composite or S-video output on your
DVD player to the
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DVD/LD
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input.
Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video
cable.
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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’.
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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.
2
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.
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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
• For a second recorder, use the
3
digital audio output from the recorder to
• For a second recorder, use the
VCR2)
inputs.
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4
COAXIAL 2
inputs.
outputs.
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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
The Input Assign menu
on page 52).
on page 52).
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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
menu
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
1
DIGITAL OUT
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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.
1
• 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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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.
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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).
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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.
2
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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.
1
(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
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Connecting analog audio sources
This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. One
of these inputs (
outputs for use with audio recorders.
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VCR1
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ASSIGNABLE
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AUDIO
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CD-R/TAPE/MD
OPTICAL
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DVR/
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(CD)
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ASSIGNABLE
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AM LOOP
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RR
FRONT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
L
R
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/
or
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.
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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
FRONTCENTER
Front
right
RL
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 /
B
(
)
L
Single
R
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SELECTABLE
Front
left
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
OUT
IN
1
(
DVD/LD
IN
2
(
TV/SAT
OUT
HDMI
ASSIGNABLE
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IN
(
DVR/VCR2
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COMPONENT VIDEO
)
1
IN
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(
DVR/
VCR1
IN
(
TV/SAT
)
IN
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL
OUT
IN
AUDIO
1
IN
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DVD/LD
2
IN
)
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2
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iPod
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VIDEO
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OUTOUT
TV/SAT
DVR/VCR1 DVR/VCR2
LOOP
CENTER
SUB
RR
FRONT
WOOFER
OUT
Center
PRE OUT
L L
SURROUND
CENTER
LL
R
SUB
FRONT
WOOFER
MULTI CH IN
SURROUND BACK
SIRIUS
(
Single
SURROUND
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IN
R R
L
SURROUND
BACK
SPEAKERS
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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.
Connecting your equipment
03
Bare wire connections
Make sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is
properly prepared with about 10 mm (
3
/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. Afig. Bfig. 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 leftSurround 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.
º
90º to 120
LS
LS
SB
fig. Afig. B
RS
RS
• 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.
L
SL
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
LS
º
0º to 60
SBL
SBL
CR
SR
Surround
SBR
SBR
.
on page 42 to make the
RS
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. afig. bfig. c
ANTENNA
5
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
3
AM LOOP
1
4
2
) 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
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).
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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
162547
MULTI JOG
PHASE
CONTROL
3
ACOUSTIC
STANDBY/ON
EQ
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
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1
MULTI JOG
Use the
SYSTEM
SETUP
dial
MULTI JOG
MULTI JOG
dial to select various settings and
TONE
TUNING/
STATION
TUNER
EDIT
SPEAKERSRETURN
menu options.
2
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).
4
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
IN
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
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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).
10
MASTER VOLUME
ENTER
11
dial
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Controls and displays
12
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.
14
VIDEO/GAME INPUT
See
Connecting a component to the front panel inputs
page 17.
15
MCACC SETUP MIC
Use to connect the supplied microphone.
16
SYSTEM SETUP
Press to access the System Setup menu (see page 35).
17
RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen.
18
TONE
Press this button to access the bass and treble controls,
which you can then adjust with the
(page 32).
19
TUNING/STATION
Use to find radio frequencies and to select preset
stations (page 33).
20
TUNER EDIT
Use with the
stations for recall
21
SPEAKERS
Use to change the speaker system (page 48).
jack
MULTI JOG
jack
MULTI JOG
dial to memorize and name
(page 33).
on
dial
04
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.
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