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...Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to operate your system Auto playback 30 Listening in surround sound 30 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in stereo 31 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 32 Using Stream Direct 32 Using the Sound... Retriever 32 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing ...Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24...
...Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you will know how to operate your system Auto playback 30 Listening in surround sound 30 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in stereo 31 Using Front Stage Surround Advance 32 Using Stream Direct 32 Using the Sound... Retriever 32 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing ...Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24...
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... Please check that have different voltages. If not enough space is vibration or other movement - 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 •...) Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as inside , interfering with the sound. - in places where there is provided between the unit and walls or other excessively hot place, such as newspapers, table-cloths and ...
... Please check that have different voltages. If not enough space is vibration or other movement - 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 •...) Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as inside , interfering with the sound. - in places where there is provided between the unit and walls or other excessively hot place, such as newspapers, table-cloths and ...
Owner's Manual
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... Left (LS) Listening position 3 Plug in and switch on page 12 to do this ) if you 're in the receiver's display. In most cases, you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En For surround sound, you can select. Where you don't know how to do this . Also see Hints on speaker placement on page... 21 for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in the middle of the action or concert. See Listening to your...
... Left (LS) Listening position 3 Plug in and switch on page 12 to do this ) if you 're in the receiver's display. In most cases, you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En For surround sound, you can select. Where you don't know how to do this . Also see Hints on speaker placement on page... 21 for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in the middle of the action or concert. See Listening to your...
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... RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the receiver ...VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to be made . • Make sure the headphones are output at your TV. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver... sure there are no settings will not appear if you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics ...
... RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the receiver ...VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to be made . • Make sure the headphones are output at your TV. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver... sure there are no settings will not appear if you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics ...
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...screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. 1.Auto MCACC Check! The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and ... is turned up with different size settings. Make sure it is on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to finish. When you're finished, go back to 8 minutes... 3 to the System Setup menu. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position.
...screen should reflect the actual speakers you have. 1.Auto MCACC Check! The configuration shown on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and ... is turned up with different size settings. Make sure it is on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for the test tones to finish. When you're finished, go back to 8 minutes... 3 to the System Setup menu. This setting should give you excellent surround sound from the listening position.
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...from the microphone) the final settings may be produced. 10 En The distance of your room (see illustration below). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER • Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), ...see page 45 for more on this ) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older TVs may be happening...
...from the microphone) the final settings may be produced. 10 En The distance of your room (see illustration below). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER • Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), ...see page 45 for more on this ) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be affecting the environment and switch them . • Some older TVs may be happening...
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... connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on your TV. This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for the connection.1 2 Connect... audio cable for more on this. 4 See Using the component video jacks on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your TV has a built-in tuner. Use an optical cable for the VSX-818V are the same. When you set up Connecting a DVD player and TV This page...
... connect it . 3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on your TV. This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you can connect this too. See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for the connection.1 2 Connect... audio cable for more on this. 4 See Using the component video jacks on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this. • If your TV has a built-in tuner. Use an optical cable for the VSX-818V are the same. When you set up Connecting a DVD player and TV This page...
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..., DVR/VCR as video game units) have resolutions that may not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from this (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver). About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for... of audio/video inputs (for your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from your HDMI component in Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 65. 5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in Setting the AV options on your component or display.
..., DVR/VCR as video game units) have resolutions that may not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from this (see Choosing the input signal on this receiver). About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for... of audio/video inputs (for your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from your HDMI component in Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 65. 5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in Setting the AV options on your component or display.
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... ft.) Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 19 En For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to 6 m (15 ft. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . F connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to a wall or door...
... ft.) Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 19 En For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to 6 m (15 ft. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . F connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP To improve AM reception Connect a 5 m to a wall or door...
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... the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 72 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 See ...Switching the speaker system on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. Make sure to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. You can use speakers with just two stereo...
... the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 72 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 See ...Switching the speaker system on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. Make sure to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. You can use speakers with just two stereo...
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...you should be placed on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with your speakers (following), but you 're using magnetically shielded speakers to sound their best. We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the room. others should be placed near the TV, we recommend using...to three feet) higher than your speakers as a safety measure. If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker...
...you should be placed on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with your speakers (following), but you 're using magnetically shielded speakers to sound their best. We have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the room. others should be placed near the TV, we recommend using...to three feet) higher than your speakers as a safety measure. If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker...
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...no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off when headphones are switched off automatically. Sound is output from speaker systems A and B. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is not downmixed). • All speaker systems (except speaker system B... for stereo output from the two speakers connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible). • SP AB - Sound is output from the Center and the Surround speaker), the two speakers in Speaker Setting on the front panel to select a speaker system...
...no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off when headphones are switched off automatically. Sound is output from speaker systems A and B. However, if SP B is selected above, no sound is not downmixed). • All speaker systems (except speaker system B... for stereo output from the two speakers connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible). • SP AB - Sound is output from the Center and the Surround speaker), the two speakers in Speaker Setting on the front panel to select a speaker system...
Owner's Manual
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...iPod DIRECT PORTABLE 11 12 13 PHONES SOUND RETRIEVER VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT 14 15 16 17 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 ...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 ...
...iPod DIRECT PORTABLE 11 12 13 PHONES SOUND RETRIEVER VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT 14 15 16 17 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 ...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 ...
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... II options (page 30). DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is no sound output from the speakers (except speaker system B connections)). 12 ST +/- Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to switch...Press to select preset radio stations (page 47). 13 TUNE +/- STEREO/A.L.C. Used to find radio frequencies (page 46). 14 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 32). 15 VSB MODE Press to switch on/off Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (...
... II options (page 30). DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is no sound output from the speakers (except speaker system B connections)). 12 ST +/- Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for Standard decoding and to switch...Press to select preset radio stations (page 47). 13 TUNE +/- STEREO/A.L.C. Used to find radio frequencies (page 46). 14 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 32). 15 VSB MODE Press to switch on/off Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (...
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...Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in use. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 22). 12 Character display ...Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is connected (page 16). [L] 6 [C] [R] [Rs] 0 [L s ] 6 HDMI indicator 25 En Lights when Auto Surround (see Listening in Checking your...
...Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in use. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 22). 12 Character display ...Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 14 WMA9 Pro Lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is connected (page 16). [L] 6 [C] [R] [Rs] 0 [L s ] 6 HDMI indicator 25 En Lights when Auto Surround (see Listening in Checking your...
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...Press repeatedly to switch between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 30). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE 12 MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL PORTABLE DVD TV DVR iPod 3 CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM...compressed audio sources (page 32). SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 33). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT...
...Press repeatedly to switch between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 30). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE 12 MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL PORTABLE DVD TV DVR iPod 3 CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM...compressed audio sources (page 32). SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 33). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT...
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Use to access the AV options. MASTER VOLUME +/- AV PARAMETER Use to adjust the channel levels. Also functions as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units. 6 (TUNE / , ST / ), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 37). CH +/-* Use to control a component ...menu of DVD-Video discs. T.EDIT Memorizes/names stations for HDD/DVD recorders. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) 27 En GUIDE Displays/changes the subtitles on DVD discs. There are other component ...
Use to access the AV options. MASTER VOLUME +/- AV PARAMETER Use to adjust the channel levels. Also functions as the SETUP button for DVD/DVR units. 6 (TUNE / , ST / ), ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 37). CH +/-* Use to control a component ...menu of DVD-Video discs. T.EDIT Memorizes/names stations for HDD/DVD recorders. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) 27 En GUIDE Displays/changes the subtitles on DVD discs. There are other component ...
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...ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of the TV. Also use to select a disc in a multi-CD player. 9 INFO Use to bring up surround sound (page 37). 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command ... radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46). 04 Controls and displays TUNER DISP* Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 57). SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on this ). iPod CTRL Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 47). ...
...ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of the TV. Also use to select a disc in a multi-CD player. 9 INFO Use to bring up surround sound (page 37). 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command ... radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46). 04 Controls and displays TUNER DISP* Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 57). SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on this ). iPod CTRL Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 47). ...
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... suited to a source, press STANDARD. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER • While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC3 - See Setting the AV options on your system Important • Certain features explained in this receiver, you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. 05 Listening to your...
... suited to a source, press STANDARD. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER • While listening to movie sources • 2 Pro Logic II MUSIC3 - See Setting the AV options on your system Important • Certain features explained in this receiver, you can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. 05 Listening to your...
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... stereo When you select STEREO you will automatically be adjusted using all of your speaker settings). Listening in Setting the AV options on this . Provides surround sound for acoustic music sources. • X-STEREO - Suitable for both mono and stereo TV sources. • ADV.... Español Listening to see which you like.1 AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. Try different modes with the headphones connected, PHONESUR. Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks. • ENT.SHOW - Suitable for video games. • SPORTS - Suitable for musical sources. • EXPANDED -...
... stereo When you select STEREO you will automatically be adjusted using all of your speaker settings). Listening in Setting the AV options on this . Provides surround sound for acoustic music sources. • X-STEREO - Suitable for both mono and stereo TV sources. • ADV.... Español Listening to see which you like.1 AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. Try different modes with the headphones connected, PHONESUR. Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks. • ENT.SHOW - Suitable for video games. • SPORTS - Suitable for musical sources. • EXPANDED -...