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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 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.
Owner's Manual
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...;rique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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. Disposal of this device must be regulated due to environmental considerations. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains...
...;rique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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. Disposal of this device must be regulated due to environmental considerations. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains...
Owner's Manual
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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. • The OSD will be as quiet as possible after three minutes of test tones to place the microphone...
... 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. • The OSD will be as quiet as possible after three minutes of test tones to place the microphone...
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...connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the VSX-818V are the same. This will allow you to the composite video jack.4 DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO ...VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) 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 to the DVD/BD inputs on this...
...connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the VSX-818V are the same. This will allow you to the composite video jack.4 DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO ...VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) 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 to the DVD/BD inputs on this...
Owner's Manual
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... If your TV to the multichannel inputs 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. The example shows an optical connection to . 3 See Using the component video jacks on page 16 ... / 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. Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1ch is selected (see The Input Assign...
... If your TV to the multichannel inputs 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. The example shows an optical connection to . 3 See Using the component video jacks on page 16 ... / 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. Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1ch is selected (see The Input Assign...
Owner's Manual
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... a WMA9 Procompatible player. 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. The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when ... digital output. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to record from analog components. 14 En VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1...
... a WMA9 Procompatible player. 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. The example shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when ... digital output. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to record from analog components. 14 En VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1...
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...Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of audio/video outputs on the recorder to (see The Input Assign ...menu on this too. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United... on page 16 for more on this. 2 In this case, you'll need to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.2 VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN...
...Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of audio/video outputs on the recorder to (see The Input Assign ...menu on this too. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the video connection.1 2 Connect a set of Microsoft Corporation in the United... on page 16 for more on this. 2 In this case, you'll need to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input.2 VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN...
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...the component video inputs on your TV or monitor. 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 DVR / VCR AM LOOP VIDEO SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR 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.
...the component video inputs on your TV or monitor. 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 DVR / VCR AM LOOP VIDEO SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR 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.
Owner's Manual
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Connecting up to provide the technologies 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 (though no sound will still be output from a set -top boxes, and other ...AV devices. You can also use the front panel controls to do 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 want to hear HDMI audio...
Connecting up to provide the technologies 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 (though no sound will still be output from a set -top boxes, and other ...AV devices. You can also use the front panel controls to do 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 want to hear HDMI audio...
Owner's Manual
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... if 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 Make sure to LARGE. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN XM ... IN 1 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 vary. See Switching the speaker system on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. Simply...
... if 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 Make sure to LARGE. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN XM ... IN 1 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 vary. See Switching the speaker system on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. Simply...
Owner's Manual
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... to your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual speaker setup on page 8. Use / / / and ENTER on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Before making these settings once (unless you change the placement of the speakers you want to make detailed adjustments when you should... 1.Auto MCACC 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 -
... to your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual speaker setup on page 8. Use / / / and ENTER on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Before making these settings once (unless you change the placement of the speakers you want to make detailed adjustments when you should... 1.Auto MCACC 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 -
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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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.... 4 When you select the input source. 1 Select 'HDMI Input' from the Input Assign menu. 4. You return to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your TV connected to that input. DVR If you used , so that input. You return to the Input Assign...
.... 4 When you select the input source. 1 Select 'HDMI Input' from the Input Assign menu. 4. You return to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your TV connected to that input. DVR If you used , so that input. You return to the Input Assign...
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... the component. If you are connecting are compatible with displaying video this case, connect using the component or composite jacks. • VSX-918V model only: - If they are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). In this is reduced to 2 channels...(from the connected display unit (for example audio output is not a malfunction. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is HDCP-compatible. Set the display volume to minimum when using a different type of channels available...
... the component. If you are connecting are compatible with displaying video this case, connect using the component or composite jacks. • VSX-918V model only: - If they are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information). In this is reduced to 2 channels...(from the connected display unit (for example audio output is not a malfunction. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is HDCP-compatible. Set the display volume to minimum when using a different type of channels available...