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Pioneer VSX-917V User Manual

Pioneer VSX-917V
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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-917V
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Table of Contents

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Pioneer VSX-917V Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels7.1
HDMI Outputs1
Total Harmonic Distortion0.09 %
Input Sensitivity200 mV
DSP Presets9
Tuner BandsAM/FM
HDMI SwitchingYes
Dolby FormatsDolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby TrueHD
DTS FormatsDTS, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
Response Bandwidth5Hz-100kHz
Input Impedance47k ohms
Audio D/A Converter192kHz/24-bit
Tuning RangeFM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Power Output110 Watts per channel

Summary

01 Before you start

Checking what's in the box

List of supplied accessories for the receiver, including setup microphone and remote control.

Installing the receiver

Guidance on choosing a suitable location for the receiver to ensure optimal performance.

Ventilation

Importance of adequate space around the unit for heat dispersal and preventing overheating.

02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater

Basic explanation of home theater concepts and surround sound effects.

Listening to Surround Sound

Quick setup guide for achieving surround sound with the receiver.

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

Step-by-step guide for the automatic acoustic calibration system.

03 Connecting up

Making cable connections

General guidelines and important notes before making any cable connections.

Connecting a DVD player and TV

Detailed steps to connect a DVD player and TV to the receiver for audio/video.

Connecting the speakers

How to connect up to eight speakers, including the subwoofer, to the receiver.

Hints on speaker placement

Tips for optimal speaker positioning to achieve the best surround sound.

04 Controls and displays

Front panel

Identification and function of controls and indicators on the receiver's front panel.

Display

Explanation of the receiver's front panel display indicators and their meanings.

Remote control

Overview of the remote control buttons and their functions.

05 Listening to your system

Auto playback

Using the Auto Surround feature for automatic source selection and playback.

Listening in surround sound

How to listen to surround sound with various sources and speaker setups.

Using the Advanced surround effects

Exploring various advanced surround sound effects for different audio sources.

Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

Using the receiver's EQ settings for room acoustic optimization.

06 The System Setup menu

Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu

Overview of accessing and navigating the system setup menu for detailed configuration.

Manual MCACC speaker setup

Detailed manual tuning of speaker settings and acoustic calibration.

Fine Channel Level

Adjusting individual speaker channel levels for optimal balance.

Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

Using the auto MCACC setup to calibrate EQ settings based on room acoustics.

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio

Tuning into FM and AM radio broadcasts using automatic and manual methods.

Saving station presets

Storing favorite radio stations for easy recall.

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording

Steps for making audio or video recordings from various sources.

09 Controlling the rest of your system

Setting the remote to control other components

Programming the remote to control other brand components using preset codes.

Selecting preset codes directly

Manually assigning remote control codes to components.

10 Other connections

Connecting your XM Radio receiver

How to connect and set up an XM Radio receiver.

Connecting using HDMI

Connecting HDMI-equipped components for digital audio/video.

Second Zone speaker B setup

Setting up a second zone for stereo playback in another room.

Bi-amping your front speakers

Connecting front speakers to separate amplifiers for improved performance.

11 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu

Assigning digital, component, and HDMI inputs to specific sources.

The Other Setup menu

Making customized receiver settings for specific usage scenarios.

12 Additional information

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for the receiver.

Resetting the main unit

Procedure to reset the receiver to factory default settings.

Specifications

Technical specifications for amplifier, video, tuner, and audio sections.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

Details of the limited warranty terms and conditions.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Instructions on how to get warranty service and locate authorized service centers.

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