Pioneer VSX-917V Manuel d'utilisateur

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-917V• Protect your new investmentThe details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an i

5 minute guide0210En• Speaker Setting – The size and number of speakers you’ve connected (see page 41 for more on this)• Speaker Distance – The distan

Connecting up 0311EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolChapter 3:Connecting upMaking cable connections Important• Before making or changin

Connecting up0312EnAbout the video converterWhen the video converter is enabled, all analog video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO

Connecting up 0313EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolConnecting a DVD player and TVThis page shows you how to connect your DVD player an

Connecting up0314EnConnecting the multichannel analog outputsFor DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs.In t

Connecting up 0315EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolConnecting other audio componentsThe number and kind of connections depends on the

Connecting up0316EnHowever, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or opti

Connecting up 0317EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolUsing the component video jacksComponent video should deliver superior picture qual

Connecting up0318EnConnecting antennasConnect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, conn

Connecting up 0319EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolConnecting the speakersA complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer)

WARNING – TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_EnIMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR

Connecting up0320EnMake sure that the speaker cable you’re using is properly prepared with about 10 mm (3/8 in.) of insulator stripped from each wire,

Connecting up 0321EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolOverhead view of speaker setupYou can also refer to the 3-D speaker setup illustrat

Controls and displays0422EnChapter 4:Controls and displaysFront panel1 Input select buttonsPress to select an input source.2 Digital Precision Process

Controls and displays 0423EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol12 MCACC/AUDIO IN jackUse to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCAC

Controls and displays0424EnDIGITAL – Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.2 DIGITAL – Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected

Controls and displays 0425EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolRemote control1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this rec

Controls and displays0426EnMENU – Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It also displays TV and DTV menus.T.EDIT – Press to memorize and name a s

Controls and displays 0427EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolPHASE – Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10).ACOUSTIC EQ – Press

Listening to your system0528EnChapter 5:Listening to your system Important• Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending

Listening to your system 0529EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol• Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sourcesWit

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

Listening to your system0530EnListening in stereoWhen you select STEREO you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and p

Listening to your system 0531EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol• While listening to a source, press AUTO SURR to select the Stream Dire

Listening to your system0532EnUsing Virtual Surround Back (VSB)When you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear a

Listening to your system 0533EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolUsing the Sound RetrieverWhen audio data is removed during the compressi

Listening to your system0534En• DIGITAL – Selects an optical or coaxial digital signal.When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digi

The System Setup menu 0635EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolChapter 6:The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Set

The System Setup menu0636En1 Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu. See Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu above if yo

The System Setup menu 0637EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol• EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust – Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Aco

The System Setup menu0638En3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary.Use / to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected

The System Setup menu 0639EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol• ALL CH ADJUST – A ‘flat’ setting where all the speakers are set individua

Contents01 Before you startChecking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Ins

The System Setup menu0640En3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. Use / to select the channel. Use / to select the frequency

The System Setup menu 0641EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol1 Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press ENTER. 2 Select the setting you want

The System Setup menu0642En• SB – Select the number of surround back speakers you have (one, two or none). Select LARGE if your surround back speakers

The System Setup menu 0643EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol1 Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Select a setup op

Using the tuner0744EnChapter 7:Using the tunerListening to the radioThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using th

Using the tuner 0745EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolmemorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10

Making recordings0846EnChapter 8:Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recordingYou can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tun

Controlling the rest of your system 0947EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolChapter 9:Controlling the rest of your systemOperating other

Controlling the rest of your system0948EnSelecting preset codes directly1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the SETUP button.The remo

Controlling the rest of your system 0949EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol3 Press and hold ENTER for about two seconds.The LCD shows OK

English Italiano FrançaisNederlandsEspañolDeutsch09 Controlling the rest of your systemOperating other Pioneer components . . . . . . 47Setting the re

Controlling the rest of your system0950EnControls for TVsThis remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the re

Controlling the rest of your system 0951EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolControls for other componentsThis remote control can control

Controlling the rest of your system0952EnJUKEBOX (SHIFT+)Switches to the Jukebox feature. DVR playerNumber buttonsDirectly access tracks on a program

Other connections 1053EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolChapter 10:Other connections Caution• Before making or changing the connections

Other connections1054En• If after pressing XM RADIO the display shows Check Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugg

Other connections 1055EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol1 Select the channel you want to memorize.See Selecting channels and browsing b

Other connections1056En1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS Radio jack on the rear of this receiver.You will also need to connect the antenn

Other connections 1057EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol Tip• You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS then the three-digi

Other connections1058En1 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

Other connections 1059EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolSecond Zone speaker B setup After selecting Second Zone in Surround back speake

Before you start016EnChapter 1:Before you startChecking what’s in the boxPlease check that you've received the following supplied accessories:• S

Other connections1060En• Make sure that the + / – connections are properly inserted.2 Select the ’Front Bi-Amp’ setting from the ‘Surr Back System’ me

Other connections 1061EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this rec

Other Settings1162EnChapter 11:Other SettingsThe Input Assign menuYou only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your d

Other Settings 1163EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol2 Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your vi

Other Settings1164En• Dual Mono Setup – Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual Mono Setup on page 64).• LFE ATT

Other Settings 1165EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol3 When you're finished, press RETURN.You return to the Other Setup menu.SR+ S

Additional information1266EnChapter 12:Additional informationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If y

Additional information 1267EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolThe PHASE CONTROL feature doesn’t seem to have an audible effect.• If ap

Additional information1268EnHDMIXM radio messagesThe SR cable is connected, but the connected components can’t be operated with the remote.• Reinsert

Additional information 1269EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolSIRIUS radio messagesResetting the main unitUse this procedure to reset al

5 minute guide 027EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolChapter 2:5 minute guideIntroduction to home theaterHome theater refers to the use

Additional information1270EnSpecificationsAmplifier section• Continuous power output (stereo)Front. . 110 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.2 %, 8 Ω)1• Rated

Additional information 1271EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañolAM Tuner SectionFrequency Range. . . . . . . . . .530 kHz to 1700 kHzSensi

Additional information1272EnS001_EnSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.

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5 minute guide028EnAutomatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic

5 minute guide 029EnEnglishFrançaisDeutschNederlandsItalianoEspañol6 Follow the instructions on-screen.• Make sure the microphone is connected.• If yo