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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V VSX-818V Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on ... service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V VSX-818V Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on ... service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
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... THE REAR. If this unit should be regulated due to operate the equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-918V-K, VSX-918V-S, VSX-818V-K, VSX-818V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. These limits are used in for example, when on the rear panel. D8-10-3a_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF...
... THE REAR. If this unit should be regulated due to operate the equipment. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-918V-K, VSX-918V-S, VSX-818V-K, VSX-818V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. These limits are used in for example, when on the rear panel. D8-10-3a_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF...
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... 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to be made . • Make sure the headphones are unplugged. The system outputs a series of test tones to place the microphone so...
... 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to be made . • Make sure the headphones are unplugged. The system outputs a series of test tones to place the microphone so...
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...) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S C R DVD VSX-918V 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The ...Input Assign menu on page 64). 2 This connection will allow you to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the VSX-818V...
...) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S C R DVD VSX-918V 3 4 3 R L ANALOG AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the connection. • If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The ...Input Assign menu on page 64). 2 This connection will allow you to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the VSX-818V...
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...digital TV tuners are all examples of this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. STB The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press the input select button for the input you ... (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E AA K E R S DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks VSX-918V 1 2 The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the...
...digital TV tuners are all examples of this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. STB The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press the input select button for the input you ... (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E AA K E R S DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks VSX-918V 1 2 The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the...
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03 Connecting up Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this connection for the VSX-818V are the same. You'll need to make this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the .... However, the connected DVD player, set of component you're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to a set -top box, etc. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to /from a digital component. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if...
03 Connecting up Connecting other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this connection for the VSX-818V are the same. You'll need to make this to a digital input on the receiver as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the .... However, the connected DVD player, set of component you're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to a set -top box, etc. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to /from a digital component. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if...
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..., VCR and other countries. The example shows a recorder connected to (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs...
..., VCR and other countries. The example shows a recorder connected to (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs...
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...; Component 3 - Use a three-way component video cable. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 3 (VSX-818V model only) HDMI IN R IN AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN ...OUT DVR / VCR OUT OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S VSX-818V 2 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD, CD and MP3. 03 Connecting up Using the component video...
...; Component 3 - Use a three-way component video cable. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 1 ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL 3 (VSX-818V model only) HDMI IN R IN AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN ...OUT DVR / VCR OUT OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S VSX-818V 2 HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD, CD and MP3. 03 Connecting up Using the component video...
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... video game units) have resolutions that may not be heard from your HDMI component through this (see Choosing the input signal on page 36). • VSX-918V model only: Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on page 35 to THRU (THROUGH) if you assigned in Assigning the HDMI... RECEIVER button to the corresponding input source. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be facing left for example, DVR/VCR as DTVs.
... video game units) have resolutions that may not be heard from your HDMI component through this (see Choosing the input signal on page 36). • VSX-918V model only: Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on page 35 to THRU (THROUGH) if you assigned in Assigning the HDMI... RECEIVER button to the corresponding input source. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be facing left for example, DVR/VCR as DTVs.
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.... Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to complete all connections before connecting ... PB PR Y PB PR FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (TV / SAT) IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R L B AC OUTLET Speaker system B The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but everyone's home setup will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Make sure to review Hints on speaker...
.... Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to complete all connections before connecting ... PB PR Y PB PR FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO (TV / SAT) IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R L B AC OUTLET Speaker system B The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but everyone's home setup will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in another room. Make sure to review Hints on speaker...
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... 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on page 8. The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano... connected using the HDMI output to your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual speaker setup on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) -
... 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on page 8. The System Setup menu 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano... connected using the HDMI output to your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual speaker setup on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) -
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... 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the Input Assign menu. 4.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 4a.Digital Input Setup Coaxial Optical-1 Optical...
... 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) 2 Select 'Input Assign' from the Input Assign menu. 4.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 4a.Digital Input Setup Coaxial Optical-1 Optical...
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...'s HDMI output. 4 When you assign an HDMI input(s) to a certain function, any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the Input Assign menu. 4. For more on this, see Using the component video jacks on page 16. 1 Select 'Component...
...'s HDMI output. 4 When you assign an HDMI input(s) to a certain function, any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the Input Assign menu. 4. For more on this, see Using the component video jacks on page 16. 1 Select 'Component...
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..., but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this configuration. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is muted on page 65 to minimum when using the component or composite video jacks between source ...every time you 've made separate connections for audio, make separate connections for HDMI compatibility information). Some components that are also HDCP-compatible. VSX-918V model only: HDCP ERR • Check whether or not the connected component is not a malfunction. In this case, connect using ...
..., but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this configuration. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is muted on page 65 to minimum when using the component or composite video jacks between source ...every time you 've made separate connections for audio, make separate connections for HDMI compatibility information). Some components that are also HDCP-compatible. VSX-918V model only: HDCP ERR • Check whether or not the connected component is not a malfunction. In this case, connect using ...