Pioneer VSX-817

Pioneer VSX-817 Details

The world of digital satellite radio entertainment charges into the home theater with this XM^® Satellite Radio Ready and SIRIUS^® Satellite Radio Ready 7-channel A/V Receiver. It comes loaded with Pioneer-exclusives, like Phase Control for bass management, Sound Retriever, for near CD-quality audio from compressed music files, and Auto MCACC with 5-band EQ and microphone, a calibration feature that fine-tunes each speaker to best suit your particular listening room.

Rock.  Talk.  The Choice is Yours

Enjoy the vast array of satellite radio’s digital music and entertainment options in the comfort of your home theater with direct connectivity to the XM® Connect & Play antenna and the SiriusConnect SC-H1 Tuner (both sold separately; monthly subscription required.) Best of all, you can access your favorite satellite radio programming using the receiver’s convenient on screen display capabilities and the preprogrammed remote control.  XM subscribers will even enjoy select music channels in 5.1 surround with XM® HD Surround powered by Neural Audio®.

High Impact Sound Performance

With a host of enhanced sound technologies onboard, this high-powered receiver earns a well-deserved spotlight in any home theater.  You’ll find Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS®, DTS ES and DTS 96/24, along with Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional decoders for the ultimate experience in enjoying movies, concerts, video games, portable music and more.

Simple Connectivity.

Connections include three composite A/V inputs, three S-Video inputs, along with three component video inputs for HD video sources, and four assignable digital inputs, plus the convenience of front A/V inputs.  This ease of connectivity, combined with the best in satellite radio and the finest in audio innovation, makes this receiver an ideal choice for any home theater system

Pioneer VSX-817 Documents

• Owner's Manual (3.62MB)

Pioneer VSX-817 Specifications

Power
Power Amplifier Design	Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Design
Surround Power	770 Watts Total System Power - 110 watts x 7 (1kHz .9% THD @ 8 Ohms)
Stereo Power	220 Watts Total System Power - 110 watts x 2 (20 Hz - 20kHz .7% THD @ 8 Ohms)
Digital Decoding & Processing
Digital Engine	Freescale 180 MIPS Processing DSP
Dolby(R) Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital EX
DTS(R) 5.1
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1
DTS 96/24
DTS Neo:6
Pro-Logic II
WMA9 Pro
Front Stage Surround
5 / 6 / 7 Channel Stereo	7
Virtual Surround Back
Mid-night Listening
Dialogue Enhancement
Loudness
Basic Phase Control
MCACC
Sound Retriever
Speaker Configuration
Speaker Size
Speaker Level
Speaker Distance
Acoustic Equalization
Digital Analog Conversion (DAC)	192kHz / 24-bit
Connectivity
Audio (Tuner Included) / Video Input	5A / 4AV
XM® Ready
Sirius® Ready
Audio/Video Output	1A / 1AV + 1V
Digital Inputs	4 (2 Coaxial / 2 Optical)
Optical In	2
Coaxial In	2
Multi-Channel Input	5.1
Preamp Output	Sub
Composite Video Input/Output	3
S-Video Input/Output	3 / 2
Component Video Input/Output	3 / 1
Headphone Output	Yes
Front A/V Inputs	Yes
AC Outlet	Yes
Banana Speaker Terminal	Yes
SR Control	Yes
Speaker A/B	Yes
Conveniences
FL Dimmer
On-Screen Display	XM/SIRIUS
Sleep Timer	Yes
Dimensions
Dimensions (inches)	16-9/16 x 6-1/4 x 13-7/8 (WxHxD)
Weight	20 lbs. 4 oz.
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year