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...Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start 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 Remote control 26 Operating ... . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 18 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 18 AC ...
...Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you start 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 Remote control 26 Operating ... . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 18 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 18 AC ...
Owner's Manual
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... iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP...receiver and your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. System Setup 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...a series of inactivity. SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the remote control to navigate through... ear level at ear level using the HDMI output to optimize the speaker settings and ...
... iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP...receiver and your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. System Setup 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...a series of inactivity. SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the remote control to navigate through... ear level at ear level using the HDMI output to optimize the speaker settings and ...
Owner's Manual
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... digital decoder, you can connect this too. 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 OUT 1 2 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN XM IN IN DIGITAL... RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your TV. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs on page 13 for the VSX-818V are the same.
... digital decoder, you can connect this too. 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 OUT 1 2 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN XM IN IN DIGITAL... RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection. • If your TV. 03 Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs on page 13 for the VSX-818V are the same.
Owner's Manual
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...selected (see The Input Assign menu on this case, you 've already connected your TV to the coaxial input on this receiver as shown below.1 VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN ...R S CEN- R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the same. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press the input select button for the VSX-818V are all examples of this receiver using a coaxial digital...
...selected (see The Input Assign menu on this case, you 've already connected your TV to the coaxial input on this receiver as shown below.1 VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN ...R S CEN- R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the same. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press the input select button for the VSX-818V are all examples of this receiver using a coaxial digital...
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... the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input. 2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set -top box, etc. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV...3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the receiver as shown. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output,... audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the recorder. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on this connection for the VSX-818V ...
... the DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD) input. 2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set -top box, etc. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV...3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the receiver as shown. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output,... audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the recorder. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on this connection for the VSX-818V ...
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...and the Windows logo are the same. The example shows a recorder connected to a digital input on this receiver. Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it 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 ... If your video component also has a component video output, you connected the component to (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR...
...and the Windows logo are the same. The example shows a recorder connected to a digital input on this receiver. Note 1 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it 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 ... If your video component also has a component video output, you connected the component to (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR...
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... component video outputs of your TV and source component to this receiver. Connecting using a component video input, you can connect it to this receiver to the following defaults: • Component 1 - 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...
... component video outputs of your TV and source component to this receiver. Connecting using a component video input, you can connect it to this receiver to the following defaults: • Component 1 - 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...
Owner's Manual
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... your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your component or display. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of HDMI Licensing LLC. 17 En On the rear panel, you must specify which input...heard from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. HDCP is used to multi-channel surround-sound audio. 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. After connecting, you must...
... your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your component or display. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of HDMI Licensing LLC. 17 En On the rear panel, you must specify which input...heard from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. HDCP is used to multi-channel surround-sound audio. 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. After connecting, you must...
Owner's Manual
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... positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 42) to the right terminal and the speaker on page 22 for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En See Switching... front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. 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 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN PLAY CD-R / ...
... positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 42) to the right terminal and the speaker on page 22 for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En See Switching... front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. 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 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN PLAY CD-R / ...
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... settings on page 30). 5 VIR. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is being received in use. In addition, the HDMI connection state is connected (page 16). [L] 6 [C] [R] [Rs] 0 [L s ] 6 HDMI indicator 25 En Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component: lights when the component is displayed as shown below. SB ...page 58) is on (page 35). 17 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 34). 16 D.E. DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is switched on . 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate...
... settings on page 30). 5 VIR. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is being received in use. In addition, the HDMI connection state is connected (page 16). [L] 6 [C] [R] [Rs] 0 [L s ] 6 HDMI indicator 25 En Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component: lights when the component is displayed as shown below. SB ...page 58) is on (page 35). 17 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 34). 16 D.E. DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is in auto stereo mode. / TUNED Lights when a broadcast is switched on . 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate...
Owner's Manual
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Channel 1 is output from the LFE channel. By adding a bit of delay, you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. Set the LFE attenuator...frames) 1 second = 30 frames (NTSC) LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultralow bass tones. LFEATT 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of dynamic range for movie soundtracks OFF (Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital and...
Channel 1 is output from the LFE channel. By adding a bit of delay, you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. Set the LFE attenuator...frames) 1 second = 30 frames (NTSC) LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultralow bass tones. LFEATT 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of dynamic range for movie soundtracks OFF (Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital and...
Owner's Manual
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.... • DIGITAL - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on the rear of the component you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - Selects an HDMI signal.2 • DVD 5.1ch - You can only playback ...Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. 05 Listening to your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the...
.... • DIGITAL - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on the rear of the component you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - Selects an HDMI signal.2 • DVD 5.1ch - You can only playback ...Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. 05 Listening to your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time ...HDMI inputs (see Manual speaker setup on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on the receiver and your liking. RECEIVER... of your TV. SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on page 8). • Manual MCACC - Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 8. ...
... 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 - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time ...HDMI inputs (see Manual speaker setup on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on the receiver and your liking. RECEIVER... of your TV. SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on page 8). • Manual MCACC - Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 8. ...
Owner's Manual
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...first generation is connected. 2 When this receiver. XM's dedication to playing the richest selection of music is broadcast in superior digital audio from classical to hip hop, XM has...controls1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 59). 57 En HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2... A E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. FR VSX-918V iPod® is set, iPod images cannot be played on this receiver. 3 You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2 This ...
...first generation is connected. 2 When this receiver. XM's dedication to playing the richest selection of music is broadcast in superior digital audio from classical to hip hop, XM has...controls1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 59). 57 En HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2... A E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. FR VSX-918V iPod® is set, iPod images cannot be played on this receiver. 3 You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2 This ...
Owner's Manual
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...to R&B oldies to find your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you are three places to ...the following eight squares for up to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (... OUT IN XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN PLAY CD-R / TAPE / MD REC AM...VCR) IN 3 PB PR Y FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER R VSX-918V SIRIUS ★ Antenna SIRIUS ★ SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner AC adapter 1 ...
...to R&B oldies to find your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you are three places to ...the following eight squares for up to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (... OUT IN XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO AUX L CD ANTENNA FM UNBAL DIGITAL IN PLAY CD-R / TAPE / MD REC AM...VCR) IN 3 PB PR Y FRONT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO LR SURROUND L CENTER R VSX-918V SIRIUS ★ Antenna SIRIUS ★ SiriusConnect™ HOME tuner AC adapter 1 ...
Owner's Manual
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... in Resetting the main unit on the remote control to recall the channel preset. Use / to select a menu item then press ENTER. CONTROL OUT Pioneer flat panel TV HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN AUX L CD CD-R / TAPE / MD ANTENNA FM UNBAL ...MONITOR OUT XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO DVR / VCR DVR / VCR IN DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO VSX-918V Tip • You can also use an SR+ cable to connect it to this receiver with all Pioneer flat panel TVs from /to the channel guide. • Parental Lock - Press...
... in Resetting the main unit on the remote control to recall the channel preset. Use / to select a menu item then press ENTER. CONTROL OUT Pioneer flat panel TV HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN AUX L CD CD-R / TAPE / MD ANTENNA FM UNBAL ...MONITOR OUT XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) AUDIO DVR / VCR DVR / VCR IN DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO VSX-918V Tip • You can also use an SR+ cable to connect it to this receiver with all Pioneer flat panel TVs from /to the channel guide. • Parental Lock - Press...
Owner's Manual
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...this system), you must also make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. • If you connect any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the component to that input. ... signal. TV Component 3 - The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on page 16. • If you connect any HDMI inputs previously assigned to that you see the composite video input instead of the component video input to which you've connected your video ...
...this system), you must also make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. • If you connect any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the component to that input. ... signal. TV Component 3 - The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on page 16. • If you connect any HDMI inputs previously assigned to that you see the composite video input instead of the component video input to which you've connected your video ...
Owner's Manual
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... for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you are connecting are connecting-check with HDCP. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using this configuration. This receiver is compatible...
... for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you are connecting are connecting-check with HDCP. Change the output settings of the source, or connect using this configuration. This receiver is compatible...