Pioneer VSX-517-S-K User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-517-S/-K VSX-817-S/-K

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, 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 shock to persons.

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.

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.

Information to User

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

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.

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.

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Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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Voltage selector

ou can find the voltage selector switch on the rear

panel of multi-voltage models.

The factory setting for the voltage selector is 220 V. Please set it to the correct voltage for your country or region.

• Saudi Arabia operates on 127 V and 220 V mains voltage. Please set to the correct voltage before using.

• For Taiwan, please set to 110 V before using.

• For Mexico, please set to 120 V to 127 V before using.

Before changing the voltage, disconnect the AC power cord. Use a medium size screwdriver to change the voltage selector switch.

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

230

220V

110V

For Taiwan exclusively

aiwanese two pin flat-bladed plug

240V

127V

120

110V

120

127V

220V

240V

230

Medium-size screwdriver

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 40 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 20 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filed with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

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CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

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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Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Operating range of remote control unit Installing the receiver

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Using the Quick Setup Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

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Other problems during Auto MCACC

03 Connecting up

Making cable connections

Analog audio cables

Digital audio cables

Video cables

Connecting a TV and DVD player

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs

Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

Connecting other video components

Using the component video jacks

Connecting to the front panel video

terminal

Connecting to the front panel audio mini

jack

Connecting antennas

Using external antennas

Connecting the speakers

Speaker terminals

Hints on speaker placement

Speaker placement diagrams

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04 Controls and displays

Front panel Display Remote control (VSX-817) Remote control (VSX-517)

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05 Listening to your system

Auto playback Listening in surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects

Setting the effect options

Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream Direct

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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Choosing the input signal Using surround back channel processing Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB) Using Phase Control Using Midnight and Loudness Enhancing dialog Using the tone controls Using the Sound Retriever Playing other sources Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Selecting the front audio inputs

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06 The System Setup menu

Using the System Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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

Fine Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Fine Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Manual speaker setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Speaker setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Crossover network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Channel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

The Input Assign menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

The Other setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dynamic Range Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dual Mono Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

LFE Attenuator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Changing the frequency step. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 49

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other

components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 51

Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Controls for other components . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Preset Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

10 Other connections

Second Zone speaker B setup

Switching the speaker system Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakers

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11 Additional information

Troubleshooting Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedance Power cord caution Specifications

Cleaning the unit

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Before you start01

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you’ve received the following

supplied accessories:

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• AA size IEC R6 dry cell batteries (to confirm system operation) x2

• Remote control

• Setup microphone

• Power cords (make sure you use the correct cord for your country/region):

VSX-517/817-K (black models)

Round 2-pin type and Australian type

VSX-517/817-S (silver models)

Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)

• Power plug adaptor

• J-shaped plug

• These operating instructions

(VSX-817 model only)

(VSX-517/817-K only)

Loading the batteries

Illustration shows the VSX-517 model

Illustration shows the VSX-817 model

Important

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.

Before you start

WARNING

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

Operating range of remote control unit

The remote control has a range of about 7 meters. It 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.

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)

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5 minute guide02

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 your system

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 to an AC power source.

1 Connect your TV and DVD player.

See

Connecting a TV and DVD player

to do 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.

See

Connecting the speakers

on page 31.

on page 13

on page 19.

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound effect. Also see

Hints on speaker placement

page 20 for more on this.

Front speaker (R)

Subwoofer (SW)

Surround back speaker (SBL)*

Surround speaker (RS)

Surround back speaker (SBR)*

Front

speaker

(L)

Listening position

Center speaker (C)

Surround speaker (LS)

* VSX-817 model only

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

VSX-517 model –

Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position.

Use the to confirm your selection. See

Setup

MULTI JOG

dial to select and

below for more on this.

VSX-817 model –

Use the display automatic

ENTER

Using the Quick

MCACC setup to set up your system.

See

Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC)

below for more on this.

5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.

Make sure that

DVD

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

model)

DVD/LD (VSX-817 model)

DVD (VSX-517

on the remote

to set the receiver to the DVD input.

5 minute guide

There are several other sound options you can select. See for more on this.

Listening to your system

Other problems during Auto MCACC

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. instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

Speaker setting

on page 43.

If there are any

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Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

Important

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

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of video connection and should be used to connect to the composite video terminals. They have yellow plugs to distinguish them from cables for audio.

tandard RCA video cable

S-video cables

VSX-817 model only

S-video cables give you a clearer picture reproduction than standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals for the luminance and color.

S Video

Component video cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

Note

1• 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.

• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance (

) signal and the color (

PR) signals and then output. In this way,

interference between the signals is avoided.

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (P

)

Red (P

)

PB and

Connecting up

Connecting a TV and DVD player

This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver.

1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.

2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs DVD player to the DVD/LD inputs on this receiver.

Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.

• If your DVD player has multichannel

3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver.

This will allow you to play the sound from the TV’s built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this.

• If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you

4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.

on your

analog outputs, see

multichannel analog outputs

Connecting the

below for how

to connect it.

can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the

(CD)

input on this receiver. Use an optical

cable for the connection.

DIGITAL OPT 1

The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections for the VSX-517 are the same.

VSX-817

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

DVD player

OPT

)

OPT

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

English

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUX

)

DVR/

VCR

OUT

TV/

SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

OUT

AUDIO

AUDIORL

ANALOG OUT

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

VIDEO IN

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

Deutsch

Français

OUT

Italiano

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

Nederlands

Español

VIDEO OUT

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input 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

on page 45). 2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3•

VSX-817 model only –

• If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See 4 In this case, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see 5•

VSX-817 model only –

• See

Using the component video jacks

For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the

on page 16 to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to your TV.

Using the component video jacks

S-VIDEO DVD/LD

The Input Assign menu

S-VIDEO MONITOR OUT

The Input Assign

jack.

on page 16.

on page 45).

jack.

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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. In this case, you can connect them to the multichannel

inputs of the receiver as shown below.

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

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.

2 If your set-top box has a digital output,

VSX-817

OPT

(

)

TV/ SAT

OPT

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

AUDIO

RL RL

FRONT

OUTPUT

DVD/multi-channel decoder

AUX

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

CENTER OUTPUT

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

TER

FM UNBAL

Ω

MONITOR OUT

LOOP

VIDEO

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

ANTENNA

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

SIRIUS IN

(

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

WOOFER

OUTPUT

MONI

FRONT

S P E A

K E R S

SUB

VIDEO

OUTPUT

connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

VSX-817 model

connection.

VSX-517 model

DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR)

– Use an optical cable for the

– For example, connect to the

for optical input or the

for coaxial input.

VSX-817

AUX

(

TV/ SAT

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

)

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

DVD/LD

OPT

OUT

)

OUT

AUDIO

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH

INPUT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

with multi-channel analog output jacks

The illustration shows the VSX-817, but

2 1

DIGITAL OUT

connections for the VSX-517 are the same.

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEOAUDIOR

AV OUT

Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box

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

Note

1 The multichannel input can only be used when 2 If you’ve already connected your TV to the which input you connected the set-top box to. 3•

VSX-817 model only –

• See

Using the component video jacks

4 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it 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 5 In this case, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the TV to (see

For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the

TV/SAT

DVD 5.1 ch

is selected (see page 38).

inputs, simply choose another input. However, you’ll need to remember

on page 16 if your set-top box also has a component video output.

STB

S-VIDEO TV/SAT

The Input Assign menu

jack.

on page 45).

Connecting up

The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections for the VSX-517 are the same.

Connecting other audio components

The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting. Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver.

The example shows an optical connection to the

DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD)

input.

2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to record from a digital component. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3 If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs (REC) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to the

CD-R/TAPE/MD

analog output jack using

a stereo RCA phono cable.

VSX-817

AUX

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

)

(

DVR/VCR

(

OPT

COAX

DVD/LD

OUT

)

OUT

AUDIO

3 2

DVR/ VCR

CD-R

/TAPE

R L

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

PLAY

/MD

REC

AUDIO IN

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

REC

ANTENNA

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

PLAY

OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections for the VSX-517 are the same.

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

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Note

1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components.

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

Connecting other video components

This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs, DVDrecorders and HDD recorders.

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.

2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.

3 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

The example shows a recorder connected to the

DIGITAL COAX 2 (DVR/VCR)

input.

VSX-817

AUX

(

TV/ SAT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

)

OPT

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

AUDIO

2 1

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

MONITOR OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

OUT

R L

PLAY

AUDIO OUT

MONITOR OUT

OUT

S-VIDEO

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD

/LD

VIDEO OUT

DVR/ VCR

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

IN CD-R /TAPE

/MD

REC

VIDEO IN

DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.

The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections for the VSX-517 are the same.

Using the component video jacks

Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are progressive-scan video compatible.

Note

1•

VSX-817 model only –

• If your video component also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See on page 16 for more on this. 2

VSX-817 model only –

3 If your video component doesn’t have a digital audio output, omit this step. If it only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input 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 component to (see

For better quality, you can also connect with S-video using the

The Input Assign menu

on page 45).

S-VIDEO DVR/VCR IN

Using the component video jacks

S-VIDEO DVR/VCR OUT

jack.

Connecting up

Important

• If you connect any source component to

the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver’s

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT

jacks.

1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on this receiver.

Use a three-way component video cable.

2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you’ve connected.

This only needs to be done if you didn’t connect according to the following defaults:

•

COMP 1

•

COMP 2

•

COMP 3

See

Assigning the component video inputs

– – –

DVD TV DVR

page 45.

3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

VSX-817 model only

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the

VIDEO

and select standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections.

• Push down on the access the front audio/video connection.

VIDEO

input. There are

PUSH OPEN

button. Press

tab to

MCACC/ AUDIO IN

PUSH OPEN

AUX

MCACC/ AUDIO IN

FRONT AUDIO

AUDIO RLVIDEO

CD-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO

AUDIO RL

Video

camera

(etc.)

VIDEO OUTPUT

Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack

VSX-817 model only

Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the

FRONT AUDIO

Press input. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player.

• Push down on the access the front audio/video connection.

FRONT AUDIO

and select

PUSH OPEN

AUDIO RLVIDEO

CD-R/TAPE/MD

AUDIO RL

VIDEO

botton.

F.AUDIO

tab to

MCACC/ AUDIO IN

PUSH OPEN

AUX

MCACC/

AUDIO IN

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Portable CD player (etc.)

AUDIO OUT

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Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see

Using external antennas

fig. a fig. b fig. c

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 ( clip the loop onto the stand (

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (

fig. c

) before 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.

FM UNBAL

LOOP

Ω

fig. b

below).

fig. a

) then

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna as shown below.

75 Ω coaxial cable

J-shaped plug

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

Outdoor antenna

5 m to 6 m

FM UNBAL

LOOP

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

FM UNBAL

Ω

LOOP

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

Connecting up

AUX

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

subwoofer

Connecting the speakers

A complete speaker setup is shown below, but everyone’s home setup will vary.

the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three

model)

speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound.

using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see

Speaker setting

(VSX-517 model)

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (

+/–

) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 16

Ω

(please see

impedance of less than 8

Switching the speaker impedance

Ω

on page 60 if you plan to use speakers with an

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

Front speakers

LRC LSRS

Surround speakersCenter speaker

(VSX-817 model only)

Surround back speakers

SBL

Simply connect

/ five

If you’re not

on page 43) to

SBR

(VSX-817

LARGE

Ω

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VCR

OPT

OUT

(CD)

ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

)

DVR/VCR

COAX

(

)

DVD/LD

OUT

Powered

LOOP

TV/ SAT

DVD /LD

FRONT

D V D

5.1CH INPUT

PLAY

CD-R

/TAPE

/MD

REC

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

VIDEO

DVR/ VCR

OUT

TV/ SAT

MONITOR

OUT

DVD

SUB

/LD

A B

WOOFER

PREOUT

S-VIDEO

E R S

VSX-517 mode

INP

10 mm

VSX-817 mode

123

10 mm

The illustration shows the VSX-817, but connections for the VSX-517 are the same.

120 - 127V

110V

AC IN

110V

127V

120

220V

230

240V

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