Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver

Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver Details

One of Pioneer’s newest and most technologically advanced audio components, this 5.1-channel A/V receiver features our exclusive innovation, Sound Retriever, which improves the sound quality of compressed music files – a must in today’s world of digital audio.  It’s just one of the many features that will make this receiver your digital entertainment hub.

Packed with Audio Enhancements

Other Pioneer-exclusives include Phase Control for bass management, Hybrid Amplifier Design II, and Front Stage Surround Advance, allowing you to place your surround speakers in the front of the room—an ideal solution if you cannot, or do not want to, run wiring to the rear of a room, but you also want to maximize 5.1-channel surround sound performance.

Surrounded by Sound

For audio enthusiasts, the receiver comes loaded with Surround Sound technologies, including Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, and DTS 96/24 decoders.  It also features a new FreescaleTM 180 MIP Digital Signal Processor DSP to provide unparalleled speed and efficiency for multi-channel decoding of various theater and music sources for superior audio performance.

Easy-to-Connect Terminals

Whether you need to hook up a cable TV box, a gaming console or a DVD recorder, you have an array of connection options, including three composite A/V inputs, three component video inputs for HD video sources, and three assignable digital inputs. Factor in the SR remote and four-step display dimmer, along with the fast and easy Quick Setup, and you’ve found the ideal receiver to deliver superior sound performance to your home theater.

Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver Documents

• Owner's Manual (3.25MB)

Pioneer VSX-517 Receiver Specifications

Power
Power Amplifier Design	Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design
Surround Power	550 Watts - 110 watts x 5 (8 ohms, 1 kHz. .9% THD)
Stereo Power	220 Watts - 110 watts x 2 (8 ohms, from 20Hz to 20kHz, 0.7% THD)
Digital Decoding & Processing
Digital Engine	Freescale 180MIPS Processing DSP
Dolby(R) Digital 5.1
DTS(R) 5.1
DTS 96/24
Pro-Logic II
WMA9 Pro
Front Stage Surround
5 / 6 / 7 Channel Stereo	5
Virtual Surround Back
Mid-night Listening
Dialogue Enhancement
Loudness
Basic Phase Control
Sound Retriever
Digital Analog Conversion (DAC)	192kHz / 24-Bit
Connectivity
Audio (Tuner Included) / Video Input	3A / 3AV
Audio/Video Output	1A / 1AV / 1V
Digital Inputs	3 (2 Coaxical, 1 Optical)
Optical In	1
Coaxial In	2
Multi-Channel Input	5.1
Preamp Output	Sub
Composite Video Input/Output	3
Component Video Input/Output	3 / 1
Headphone Output	Yes
Front A/V Inputs	No
AC Outlet	No
Banana Speaker Terminal	Yes
SR Control	Yes
Speaker A/B	No
Conveniences
FL Dimmer
On-Screen Display	No
Sleep Timer	Yes
Remote Type	System
Dimensions
Dimensions (inches)	16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 (WxHxD)
Weight	19 lbx. 13 oz.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year