Pioneer VSX-9700S Audio Video Stereo Receiver

This vid is to show that this BEAST of a receiver functions 100% perfectly.

[@Dexter649]

I would love to hook up a LaserDisc player to that reciever and test a THX disc to that!

[@mikieson]

bought one new back in like 1990 I think..Its a BEAST..sure miss it everyday..it finally started messing up so i replaced it with an Elite that i wasnt nearly as crazy about in 2005.

[@hectorlaureano2142]

I can’t believe that I got one of this for free in a yard sale. I’m using it as a Stereo receiver with a pair of TSi 200. Sound good!💨

[@sweetcup6694]

tsi200's are creamy, you should try out the 400's.

[@janath9118]

You are very lucky to get it free!

[@norbkowa]

I have couple newer Pioneer Elite receivers with Atmos but that generation of Pioneer receivers is my favorite.

[@aldrinquerubin6335]

Great ampli and sound man!

[@basketboi87]

Yes it should, if it doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer out ("sub func out"), you can use the front pre-amp out/power in loop with a y-connector in place of the jumpers to double the left and right pre outs one each off to the sub and then back into the receiver. Set the low pass setting on the sub to around 80 Hz to keep the higher frequencies out. Otherwise, route the speak er cables to the sub (if it has such inputs) and connect the fronts off the sub.

[@mikieson]

bought the same receiver new back in like 90 or 91ish..cant remember..thing was a beast.

[@GeoffJaymes]

mikieson I bet it costed a pretty penny too! They're still great units that hold their own in 2018. I currently use a vsx d1s, which is like the bigger cousin to the 9700s

[@GeoffJaymes]

mine had a remote, yes. I have several "leraning" remotes that are similar for these reveivers. I made this video for an eBay auction a couple years ago. I sold this model and bought the vsx-d1s

[@jerryking7502]

I wish mined worked flawlessly...After about a minute, it makes a loud pop and goes out. The bar graph still shows it working, but no sound... I had that CD player back in the day as well. Well at least the one that took one cartridge, but I can't remember....

[@MichelLinschoten]

just bought one for 48usd....will look nice in my garage !

[@claudio_slayer]

Excelente!!! The Best!!!

[@JorgeAntonioLl]

Hello, Could you make a video of all components of your stereo audio system set? and What is the correct plug in of each other?

[@PcLover81]

One of the nicer receivers from that era. I'd love to see it with the top cover removed, see what size the filter caps are.

[@GeoffJaymes]

PcLover81's World I was fortunate enough to aquire the big brother to this monster, the vsx-d1s. if anyone is interested enough, i might do a review of it

[@PcLover81]

That would be a great video. I've thought about picking up one of them. I want to get my Realistic Sta 2100D that's been in my family since 1981 when it was new recapped and complete the restoration first.

[@benitoperez4312]

Very cool stuff!!!

[@renatosoares8110]

Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!!

[@IVOLINES]

Nice, nice Pioneer`s.

[@flaviocarlos3348]

Need Help I have VSX-7500S that accepts Power but shows nothing on display. Any idea if this is worth fixing? I have been lugging this unit since 1989 when I was still serving in the Navy. I bought this unit in Okinawa Japan. Any advise on how repair would be great. I could not find any videos for the 7500 S models. Thanks

[@janath9118]

Pioneer VSX 9700S Audio Video Surround Sound Receiver. This was a very good and powerful Receiver. I think the power consumption of this Receiver is around 900 Watts which is very high. This Receiver runs very hot when in use, so the ventilation ports on top of the Receiver must not be restricted by placing objects on it. I see here that you have placed all the other components like the Graphic Equaliser, CD Player etc. on top of this Receiver. That is bad for proper ventilation. Also those other components placed right above it will get unnecessarily hot. The Owner's Manual recommend the users to keep at least 10 - 15 c.m. of free space above the Receiver for good ventilation. So please remove all other components which are above this Receiver and keep them next to it. Thanks for the video! Sorry about the late comment.

[@GeoffJaymes]

I sold this receiver almost 10 years ago. This video was to demonstrate it when posting to eBay. While I appreciate the concern and the odd request of removing the components for you, I've since purchased a VSX-D1S, (the following week actually) so I've had that for about 10 years. It sits by itself with no components besides the GR-777, and that is consciously placed above it leaving a generous amount of space between for that beast to breathe. Rest assured. I feel like if you felt compelled to comment on a 10 year old video, I guess I felt equally compelled to respond.

[@janath9118]

@@GeoffJaymes I noted that you had sold the Pioneer VSX 9700S Receiver about 10 years ago, and bought another model VSX D1 which is even more powerful, I suppose. I also used the same model Receiver for several years about 14 years ago. Later I used the VSX D 811S which is a Dts Receiver. Now I am using a Yamaha RX V1400. My intention of requesting you to remove other components placed right above this Receiver is non other but to give some caution about any danger of other components getting unnecessarily hot. It's not odd but a little humble advice about safety. Again I am sorry about my comment made too late.

[@maxruehl]

I have this. Great receiver. Unfortunately I lost the remote in a move. Last time I looked a few years ago, a replacement was $100. OUCH. Did you get the remote with it?

[@conway2121]

i have the exact same one bearly any sound out of it any ideas ??

[@catherinederoos6833]

i got a pioneer vsx-d603s and i was worndring if there is a fan in side i hear a noise whin the reciver is hot. i need to know if it has a bult in fan or not. thank you

[@Balduccio94]

what is the model of CD Player ?

[@7runamuck]

I have this exact receiver and have had it since 1991. I have lost the owners manual, do you know if a modern sub box will plug into this unit? Thank you.

[@tracyhunter650]

what i dint like about that vsx9700 is that its creats a bunch of heat feom disepators and they did not place a fan inside other than that yes its a beast a wild godzilla used to play it whit 2 cerwing vegas 15" and a realistic 10 band EQ

[@regaladomancilla3153]

I have a pioneer and i accident put the red wire to white and white to red and there cause a small smoke.....did my reciever is not gonna work anymore coz ill try to turn on but the light is working but its not that the same as before..pls. answer it ..t.y

[@JorgeAntonioLl]

Hi, nice test video. I want to know What is the equalizer model above and How to connect to receiver?

[@GeoffJaymes]

That EQ is a Pioneer GR-777. It is hooked up through the "tape monitor" ins and outs on the receiver. Thats the only way to properly hook up a graphic eq to a receiver.

[@TheLecha]

Geoff Szilagyi Hi Geoff, I am confused here. I have the same VSX-97000S Receiver and finally got a hold of a GR-777 equalizer. I also have a Pioneer multi-CD player and a Pioneer multi-cassette player. You say "It is hooked up through the "tape monitor" ins and outs on the receiver". I do not see any "tape monitor" on the VSX-9700S receiver, I see TAPE 1 /DAT Rec Play and TAPE 2 Rec Play. On the GR-777 I see EQUALIZER Input (Rec) Output (Play) and Tape 2 (Rec) (Play). Should I use the tape 2 as the "Tape monitor" you mention? Thanks

[@GeoffJaymes]

Yes. I apologize. Starting with gr 777. Run your cables from "equalizer rec" to 9700s "tape 2 rec" . Then on gr 777, run from "equalizer play" to 9700s "tape 2 play" . Now to also make your cassette deck usuable, run cable from tape decks "rec input" to gr 777 "tape rec" , and finally, from tape decks "play output" to gr 777 "tape play". Last most important thing, is make sure "tape 2 monitor" is ALWAYS enabled on the 9700s, regardless of input function. And to hear cassette deck, select "tape monitor" button on gr 777. Hope this helps. Pioneer forever!

[@TheLecha]

Geoff Szilagyi I got you, I'll do as you say and give it a try. You are right, this receiver is a beast. I have a set of speakers Pioneer CS-G304 on the A chanel, a set of CS-G911 on the B chanel and a set of CS-R571 on the rear, no center though, but it sound marvelous, you can go loud until the roof is blown without any distortion. I had been looking for this equalizer for a while to complete my dream equipment. Finally I got it and I'm a very happy camper now. Yeahh, Pioneer for ever!!!! Thanks for your help.

[@evandrojose7847]

Reciver Pioneer modelo vsx 9700$

[@The_Story_Channel]

I have this receiver. Great receivers but man they run hot. I have a small fan that sits on top and that is plugged into a switched plug in the back of the receiver.

[@janath9118]

Yes, you are right. I had the same experience.

[@josediomedes8627]

lindo reviver queria saber se está a vemda

[@Half-Cocked]

Does that have hdmi or optics?

[@evandrojose7847]

Eu gostaria de comprar o manual de serviço ou o esquema eu sou técnico aposentado

[@marcoantoniojoaquim1797]

Que sonho

[@GeoffJaymes]

No. This receiver was manufactured around 1991, long before hdmi. It only has s-video

[@Half-Cocked]

Yikes okay. I appreciate it

[@fagundesmartins7061]

lindo d mais

[@MarkHolmes62]

what was the model of the EQ?

[@midikontrol1044]

GR-777

[@ragingbeast2045]

i have this reciever but bro it runs both A and B from left Channel rear Are slightly played by right but also from left channel please tell me if u had the same problem nothing is blown

[@GeoffJaymes]

I might need a better description. I'm not sure I fully understand your problem.

[@ragingbeast2045]

Geoff Szilagyi for better description if i unplug the right channel red pin all speaker left right still works its only using the white side of the audio cable normally right side speakers should stop working but rear speakers are affected by unpluging the right red side of the cable sorry my English is not well

[@GeoffJaymes]

That is really odd. I've never had an issue happen like that.

[@ragingbeast2045]

Geoff Szilagyi i got it fixed by getting it repaired it is working great now

[@ragingbeast2045]

Geoff Szilagyi i got it fixed by getting it repaired it is working great now

[@vuetas]

modelo del cd?

[@vinodjain876]

Hi budy

[@azalanmalik6156]

TerBaik ya Bro...

[@jeremyloukinas5375]

What model EQ is that?

[@GeoffJaymes]

Jeremy L it's a Pioneer GR-777

[@evandrojose7847]

Me manda esse esquema desse som

[@kllazo]

the cd system name?

[@GeoffJaymes]

Claudio Pérez Lucero that cd player model is a pd-tm3

[@catherinederoos6833]

i went to the habatat if humanty and bought a sony tc-k81 i only bought for $40.00. and i bought a pioneer reciver there to for $50.00 now thats a bargin there..

[@dogpetdog]

hey man, this receiver IS A BEAST. I saw this at a pawn shop for 120. There's only one thing I don't understand, why is the radio station always on? No matter if you're on phono or what? It always on? Why

[@deekay2]

dogpetdog I hate that when the radio frequency display stays on even when you switch to CD, tape, phono, or anything else. A lot of other brands and models do that also.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

deekay2 my old J.V.C class a us the same

[@joehinkley]

Get power antenna

[@Poetry.Heaven]

What is model number of the equalizer you are using

[@GeoffJaymes]

GR-777

[@Poetry.Heaven]

@@GeoffJaymes Thank you. Display is beautiful