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...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 range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home ... effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in ...Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up Making cable connections...
...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 range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home ... effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in ...Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up Making cable connections...
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... 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. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52 Preset Code List 54 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 55 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 55 iPod playback...
... 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. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52 Preset Code List 54 10 Other connections Connecting an iPod 55 Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . 55 iPod playback...
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... with the same shape may have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. Don't install it on thick carpet or a bed. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - Observe the following precautions: • Never use new and old ...following places: - 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 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna ...
... with the same shape may have hot fumes or oils (such as leakage and bursting. Don't install it on thick carpet or a bed. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are very dusty - Observe the following precautions: • Never use new and old ...following places: - 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 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna ...
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... 8 En RECEIVER INPUT 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...receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control...MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at your ...
... 8 En RECEIVER INPUT 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...receiver automatically exits and no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control...MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at your ...
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...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 RECEIVER 13 STEREO/ AUTO/DIRECT A.L.C. TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, XM and SIRIUS buttons can be used with SHIFT button. 4 RECEIVER CONTROL... 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 MENU ST ST 6 ENTER GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Switches between...
...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 RECEIVER 13 STEREO/ AUTO/DIRECT A.L.C. TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, XM and SIRIUS buttons can be used with SHIFT button. 4 RECEIVER CONTROL... 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 MENU ST ST 6 ENTER GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Switches between...
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... with an asterisk (* ) in this section. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is weak then switching to select an input signal (page 36). Thus if you have one TV to hook up to this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to prevent distortion. These buttons are dedicated to...You can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46). CLASS* Switches between stereo and mono reception of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on your TV. 28 En
... with an asterisk (* ) in this section. 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is weak then switching to select an input signal (page 36). Thus if you have one TV to hook up to this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to prevent distortion. These buttons are dedicated to...You can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46). CLASS* Switches between stereo and mono reception of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on your TV. 28 En
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DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 29 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 29 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
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... TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can be set it does Option(s) MIDNIGHTa LOUDNESSa Allows you may not be able... to confirm and exit the menu. Setting What it as necessary. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod...
... TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can be set it does Option(s) MIDNIGHTa LOUDNESSa Allows you may not be able... to confirm and exit the menu. Setting What it as necessary. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod...
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... example, you selected in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. DVD 5.1ch shows in this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - 05 Listening to... to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source...
... example, you selected in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. DVD 5.1ch shows in this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - 05 Listening to... to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source...
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...VSX-918V model only) - Fine tune your TV. Make customized settings to reflect how you want to adjust. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control... RECEIVER INPUT 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 ...receiver and your TV. 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...
...VSX-918V model only) - Fine tune your TV. Make customized settings to reflect how you want to adjust. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control... RECEIVER INPUT 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 ...receiver and your TV. 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...
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...; Manual - Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the reference level, test tones will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control. The test tones will be output. 3c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution! After the volume increases to the subwoofer (or LARGE...
...; Manual - Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the reference level, test tones will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control. The test tones will be output. 3c.Channel Level Test Tone [ Manual ] Please Wait . . .20 Caution! After the volume increases to the subwoofer (or LARGE...
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... to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want, see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER). 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you... for recall later-see Tuning directly to a station below. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Repeat to switch the...
... to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want, see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER). 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you... for recall later-see Tuning directly to a station below. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Repeat to switch the...
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...the station preset you want . Note 1 If the receiver is also stored.1 CD R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see Improving FM stereo sound on the remote control to recall the station preset. See Listening to the ... after choosing the fourth character. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- The display shows ST. If no character...
...the station preset you want . Note 1 If the receiver is also stored.1 CD R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see Improving FM stereo sound on the remote control to recall the station preset. See Listening to the ... after choosing the fourth character. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- The display shows ST. If no character...
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... CTRL button. 49 En Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you use just the remote sensor of one minute of the steps by pressing RECEIVER. CONTROL OUT IN VSX-918V CONTROL IN OUT Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have at least one...
... CTRL button. 49 En Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products Note 1 • If you use just the remote sensor of one minute of the steps by pressing RECEIVER. CONTROL OUT IN VSX-918V CONTROL IN OUT Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have at least one...
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...be turned on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. Note 1 • TV codes (for example, codes for the component you want to control. 5 When you enter the code. You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '1'... the '4' button. Clearing all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to the TV...
...be turned on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. Note 1 • TV codes (for example, codes for the component you want to control. 5 When you enter the code. You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '1'... the '4' button. Clearing all presets and restore the factory default settings. • While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to the TV...
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... of your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for navigating. Components DTV Switches the TV or ...to the TV CTRL button. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component • The TV CONTROL buttons on or off . DTV AUDIO Use to the TV CTRL Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV button on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button.
... of your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for navigating. Components DTV Switches the TV or ...to the TV CTRL button. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component • The TV CONTROL buttons on or off . DTV AUDIO Use to the TV CTRL Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV button on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button.
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.../DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Press to return to the start of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of the current track. MD/CD-R/VCR/DVR player/ Cassette deck REC STOP... CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Stops playback (on this). DVR player/Cassette deck ì REC Starts recording. 09 Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on some models, pressing this when the CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ disc is...
.../DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Press to return to the start of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of the current track. MD/CD-R/VCR/DVR player/ Cassette deck REC STOP... CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Stops playback (on this). DVR player/Cassette deck ì REC Starts recording. 09 Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on some models, pressing this when the CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ disc is...
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...of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 59). 57 En From rock to reggae, from coast to the XM Radio input. FR VSX-918V iPod® is online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is broadcast in superior digital audio... the XM Radio service. 2 Press XM (SHIFT+FM) to switch to coast. Connecting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to receive broadcasts. XM is available online at www.xmradio.ca. For more . customers, information about XM Canada is a...
...of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 59). 57 En From rock to reggae, from coast to the XM Radio input. FR VSX-918V iPod® is online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is broadcast in superior digital audio... the XM Radio service. 2 Press XM (SHIFT+FM) to switch to coast. Connecting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to receive broadcasts. XM is available online at www.xmradio.ca. For more . customers, information about XM Canada is a...
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.../ to recall the channel preset. Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception. 3 When you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM 59 En Neural Surround™ is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available ... sold separately) to receive XM service. Choose between the following menu items: • Memory Recall - Installation costs and other trademarks are indicated with superior localization of surround elements. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to select a menu...
.../ to recall the channel preset. Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception. 3 When you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM 59 En Neural Surround™ is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or otherwise make available ... sold separately) to receive XM service. Choose between the following menu items: • Memory Recall - Installation costs and other trademarks are indicated with superior localization of surround elements. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to select a menu...
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... strength of the flat panel TV when the input is compatible with a Pioneer flat panel TV (VSX-918V model only) If you have a Pioneer flat panel TV1, you would like to remove/restore from 2003 onward. 62 En CONTROL OUT Pioneer flat panel TV HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 ... in Resetting the main unit on the remote control to the channel guide. • Parental Lock - Note 1 This receiver is changed. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to select the channel preset you would like to this receiver with all Pioneer flat panel TVs from /to recall the...
... strength of the flat panel TV when the input is compatible with a Pioneer flat panel TV (VSX-918V model only) If you have a Pioneer flat panel TV1, you would like to remove/restore from 2003 onward. 62 En CONTROL OUT Pioneer flat panel TV HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 ... in Resetting the main unit on the remote control to the channel guide. • Parental Lock - Note 1 This receiver is changed. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to select the channel preset you would like to this receiver with all Pioneer flat panel TVs from /to recall the...