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...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 file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and 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...
...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 file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and 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...
Owner's Manual
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...when shielded cables and connectors are designed to other reproductive harm. 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. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404 Be sure...ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference ...
...when shielded cables and connectors are designed to other reproductive harm. 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. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404 Be sure...ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference ...
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... a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 ...with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other sources 36 Choosing the input signal 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . ...the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 47 08 ...
... a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 ...with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other sources 36 Choosing the input signal 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . ...the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 47 08 ...
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... Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your system Operating other Pioneer components 49 Setting the remote to control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 50 Direct function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . ... . . 60 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 61 Saving channel presets 61 Using the SIRIUS Menu 62 Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 63 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup...
... Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your system Operating other Pioneer components 49 Setting the remote to control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 50 Direct function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . ... . . 60 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 61 Saving channel presets 61 Using the SIRIUS Menu 62 Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 63 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup...
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... enough space is vibration or other movement - on the following places: - It can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in places that are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. 6 En...to a device that have different voltages. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • ...
... enough space is vibration or other movement - on the following places: - It can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in places that are very dusty - This can also reduce the life or performance of batteries. 6 En...to a device that have different voltages. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • ...
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...Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to this receiver. Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in no time at all connections before connecting to your DVD player or source disc, you... should have a big effect on page 30 for surround sound in the receiver's display. See Listening to your system on the sound. The surround sound you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS,...
...Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to this receiver. Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in no time at all connections before connecting to your DVD player or source disc, you... should have a big effect on page 30 for surround sound in the receiver's display. See Listening to your system on the sound. The surround sound you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS,...
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...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 establish the ambient noise level. The system outputs a series of test tones to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto ... SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at ear ...
...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 establish the ambient noise level. The system outputs a series of test tones to exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto ... SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at ear ...
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... speaker and / to 8 minutes. 9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker ...present in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up . • See below . A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be changed. 9 En If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for the test tones to the next step....
... speaker and / to 8 minutes. 9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker ...present in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will end up . • See below . A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to be changed. 9 En If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for the test tones to the next step....
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... and switch them . • Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the sound (see illustration below). Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your listening position. Better...
... and switch them . • Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the sound (see illustration below). Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your listening position. Better...
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... color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of your video source. If this...
... color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of your video source. If this...
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...you can connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.4 DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO ...input on this receiver. This will allow you to do this receiver. Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the VSX-818V are the ...
...you can connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.4 DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO ...input on this receiver. This will allow you to do this receiver. Note 1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the VSX-818V are the ...
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...you connected the set-top box to. 3 See Using the component video jacks on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. STB The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. Note 1 The multichannel input can connect it to the multichannel inputs ...ve already connected your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the set -top boxes'. R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box has a digital output, connect it to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input.4 HDMI...
...you connected the set-top box to. 3 See Using the component video jacks on this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. STB The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. Note 1 The multichannel input can connect it to the multichannel inputs ...ve already connected your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you connected the set -top boxes'. R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box has a digital output, connect it to the DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT) input.4 HDMI...
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... digital output. 03 Connecting up Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to... below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this connection for the VSX-818V are the same. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.
... digital output. 03 Connecting up Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to... below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this connection for the VSX-818V are the same. must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.
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...AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect 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 and outputs suitable for connecting ...
...AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this case, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect 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 and outputs suitable for connecting ...
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..., you can connect it to this receiver. This only needs to a set of digital audio that came with your source and TV are both compatible) is compatible with progressive-scan video. 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...
..., you can connect it to this receiver. This only needs to a set of digital audio that came with your source and TV are both compatible) is compatible with progressive-scan video. 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...
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... sound will be heard from your HDMI component in Setting the AV options on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you connected to the corresponding ...your component or display. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. You can also use a (analog) composite connection. • The signals input from the analog (composite and component)...
... sound will be heard from your HDMI component in Setting the AV options on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you connected to the corresponding ...your component or display. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. You can also use a (analog) composite connection. • The signals input from the analog (composite and component)...
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..., or similar appliance to this unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet. This receiver AUX MCACC PORTABLE MASTER VOLUME AC outlet Power supplied through this type of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This ...unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC iPod DIRECT PORTABLE 18 En VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Use a stereo mini...
..., or similar appliance to this unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet. This receiver AUX MCACC PORTABLE MASTER VOLUME AC outlet Power supplied through this type of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This ...unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC iPod DIRECT PORTABLE 18 En VIDEO L R AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) Use a stereo mini...
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... 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. If you plan to use... speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 21 when placing the speakers in the diagram) but... impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En
... 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. If you plan to use... speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 21 when placing the speakers in the diagram) but... impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En
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... LFE channel is possible). • SP B - However, if SP B is selected above, no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off when headphones are downmixed for stereo output from the speakers connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is not downmixed). • All...
... LFE channel is possible). • SP B - However, if SP B is selected above, no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off when headphones are downmixed for stereo output from the speakers connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is not downmixed). • All...
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...1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator (VSX-918V model only) Lights to indicate digital processing. 5 Character display See Display on page 18. 9 iPod DIRECT terminal Use to the front...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 23 4 56 7 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V PHASE CONTROL DVD DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE CD/CD-R iPod FM...
...1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator (VSX-918V model only) Lights to indicate digital processing. 5 Character display See Display on page 18. 9 iPod DIRECT terminal Use to the front...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 23 4 56 7 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V PHASE CONTROL DVD DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE CD/CD-R iPod FM...