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VSX-817-K
7 Channel A/V Receiver with Auto MCACC and USB Host (Black)

Amplified and optimised AV precision in your home
The 817 includes our unique MCACC system, which stands for Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration. At the touch of a button, the MCACC will optimally tune the amplifier to the size of your living room space and speaker placement. The result sounds like a professional recording engineer has fine-tuned your system.

Greater flexibility in your speaker placement
By simply placing your speakers directly beside your TV screen and activating the unique Front Stage Surround Advance feature, you can experience a virtual surround sound environment. The benefit here is that you don’t have to worry about routing speaker cables around your room; your speakers can be placed up front.

Crystal audio; even from compressed files
The 817 includes a USB host on the front which means you can access compressed audio files. And with our unique Sound Retriever technology (which up-converts compressed audio to CD-quality audio), you are guaranteed high-quality sound.

This receiver is also available in Silver.


Main FeaturesVSX-817-K
Output Power per Channel110W
Impedance at Output Level
Number of Channels7
Signal / Noise Ratio88 / 64 db
Input Connections3 x component video, 4 x composite, 2 x digital optical, 2 x digital coaxial, 5.1 x multi-channel (DVD), 1 x USB host
Output Connections1 x component, 1 x composite
Tuner Pre-set Stations30
MCACCYes (5-band)
Remote ControlSR
Power Consumption (in use / standby)360W / 0.5W
Weight8.5 kg
Surround Sound FormatsVSX-817-K
Dolby DigitalYes
Dolby Digital EXYes
Dolby Pro Logic IIYes
Dolby Pro Logic IIxYes
DTS Yes
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1Yes
DTS Neo: 6Yes
DTS 96/24Yes
WMA 9 ProYes
Surround Modes11 + 1
Power Output VSX-817-K
Power output per channel110W
Condition1kHz, 1% THD, 8 Ω
Rated Power Output90W per channel
Input (Sensitivity/Imp.): LINE200 mV / 47 kΩ
Frequency Response: LINE5 Hz to 100 000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: LINE (DIN)68 / 64 dB
Power RequirementsAC 220 - 230 V / 50/60 Hz
ConstructionVSX-817-K
Direct ConstructionYes
Dimensions (W x H x D)420 x 158 x 352.5 mm
Amplifier SpecificationsVSX-817-K
Pioneer Hybrid AmplificationYes
DSP designFreescale 180 MIPS Processing DSP
D/A Converter192 kHz / 24-bit
Tuner SpecificationsVSX-817-K
Radio Data System (RDS)Yes
Random Preset Stations30
Usable Sensitivity (Mono)13,2 dB
Sensitivity Mono at 1,3 µV / 75 Ohm20,2 dB
Sensitivity Stereo at 1,3 µV / 75 Ohm38,6 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono (DIN)73 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Stereo (DIN)70 dB
Stereo Separation at 1 kHz40 dB
Input & Output connectionsVSX-817-K
Bi-AmplifierYes
Component Video Input/Output3/1
Composite Input/Output4/1
Digital Audio Input4 (assign)
Digital Optical Input/Output2/-
Digital Coaxial Input2
Multi-Channel Input5.1 ch (DVD)
Speaker A/BYes
USB Host (Front)Yes
Audio FeaturesVSX-817-K
MCACCYes
Phase ControlYes
Sound RetrieverYes
Front Stage Surround AdvanceYes
Virtual Surround BackYes
Midnight Listening ModeYes
Stream DirectYes
Auto SurroundYes
Bass/Treble Tone ControlsYes
LoudnessYes

Where to Buy?
Contact your nearest Pioneer shop for information on price and availability.

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