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... range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better ...Pro decoder 14 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and 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 outlet 18 Connecting...
... range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Automatically setting up for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you for surround sound (MCACC 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better ...Pro decoder 14 Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and 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 outlet 18 Connecting...
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...çais 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...Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . 66 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 67 HDMI 68 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 69 iPod messages 70 XM radio messages 70 SIRIUS radio messages 71 Resetting ...
...çais 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...Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays . . . 66 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 67 HDMI 68 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 69 iPod messages 70 XM radio messages 70 SIRIUS radio messages 71 Resetting ...
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...the microphone to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on the receiver and your TV. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at ear level using the HDMI output to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any existing speaker settings you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The... 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 place the microphone so that it's about...
...the microphone to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on the receiver and your TV. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at ear level using the HDMI output to exit the current menu. • Press SETUP at any existing speaker settings you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The... 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 place the microphone so that it's about...
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... cable. 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 IN COAX 1 OUT ...DVR / 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 how to connect it to the optical input on this receiver. Note 1 If your DVD...
... cable. 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 IN COAX 1 OUT ...DVR / 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 how to connect it to the optical input on this receiver. Note 1 If your DVD...
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Note 1 The multichannel input can connect them to the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of 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 XM IN IN DIGITAL IN .../ SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A 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. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the...
Note 1 The multichannel input can connect them to the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of 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 XM IN IN DIGITAL IN .../ SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A 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. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting the...
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...connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape... are the same. Note 1 Note that you must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. 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) ...
...connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you 're connecting.1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape... are the same. Note 1 Note that you must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. 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) ...
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... your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this receiver. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the video connection. 3 If your video component also has a component video output, you connected the component to (see The Input Assign... are trademarks or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder 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 XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) ...
... your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this receiver. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the video connection. 3 If your video component also has a component video output, you connected the component to (see The Input Assign... are trademarks or registered trademarks of audio/video inputs on the recorder 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 XM IN IN DIGITAL IN COAX 1 OUT (DVD / BD) (ASSIGNABLE) ...
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...video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. DVD • Component 2 - Use a three-way component video cable for the VSX-918V are the same. 16 En This only needs to be done if you 've connected. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page... 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 plasma display The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you didn...
...video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. DVD • Component 2 - Use a three-way component video cable for the VSX-918V are the same. 16 En This only needs to be done if you 've connected. DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on page... 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 plasma display The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you didn...
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... (though no sound will be output from your HDMI component. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on page 36). • VSX-918V model only: Set the HDMI parameter in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be heard from this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you are trademarks or registered trademarks...
... (though no sound will be output from your HDMI component. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on page 36). • VSX-918V model only: Set the HDMI parameter in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be heard from this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you are trademarks or registered trademarks...
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... on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Make sure to review Hints on speaker placement on page 42) to the left to LARGE. 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 /...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 using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of...
... on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Make sure to review Hints on speaker placement on page 42) to the left to LARGE. 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 /...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 using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of...
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...for each channel in surround sound on page 30). 5 VIR. 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. Lights when Auto ...Lights during Loudness listening (page 34). 18 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. 19 MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever / HDMI indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II Lights...
...for each channel in surround sound on page 30). 5 VIR. 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. Lights when Auto ...Lights during Loudness listening (page 34). 18 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. 19 MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever / HDMI indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II Lights...
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...is output from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. By adding a bit of delay, you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to 0 dB, which is not limited when set to make it does Option(s) DUAL MONOd Specifies how ...LFEATT 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of sync with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. The LFE is the recommended value. ON Sound Delay (VSX-918V model only) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so...
...is output from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack. By adding a bit of delay, you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to 0 dB, which is not limited when set to make it does Option(s) DUAL MONOd Specifies how ...LFEATT 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of sync with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. The LFE is the recommended value. ON Sound Delay (VSX-918V model only) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so...
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... cycles through your TV, not from the multichannel inputs, you selected in this receiver. 3 During playback from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - The input signal is input. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you...DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is automatically selected from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in step 1. Selects an HDMI signal.2 • DVD 5.1ch - Note 1 • This receiver can be heard through the following: •...
... cycles through your TV, not from the multichannel inputs, you selected in this receiver. 3 During playback from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - The input signal is input. Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you...DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is automatically selected from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in step 1. Selects an HDMI signal.2 • DVD 5.1ch - Note 1 • This receiver can be heard through the following: •...
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...these settings, you 've connected to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see The Other Setup menu on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Specify what you should have connected using the HDMI output to make detailed adjustments when you 've connected (see Manual ...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 - Manual MCACC speaker setup You can 't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, XM Radio, SIRIUS...
...these settings, you 've connected to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see The Other Setup menu on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Specify what you should have connected using the HDMI output to make detailed adjustments when you 've connected (see Manual ...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 - Manual MCACC speaker setup You can 't use the System Setup menu when the iPod, XM Radio, SIRIUS...
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... Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of music is set, iPod images cannot be played on page 59. XM's dedication to receive broadcasts. 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 /... OUT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E AA K E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. FR VSX-918V iPod® is available online at www.xmradio.ca. If the display shows Upgrade XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then...
... Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of music is set, iPod images cannot be played on page 59. XM's dedication to receive broadcasts. 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 /... OUT IN SUB WOOFER PREOUT MONITOR OUT DVR / VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E AA K E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. FR VSX-918V iPod® is available online at www.xmradio.ca. If the display shows Upgrade XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then...
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... From authentic country and real bluegrass to an hour. And don't forget a host of world-class sports, news and entertainment. Connecting your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 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... L DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y SIRIUS IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / 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 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS input. When you may be found...
... From authentic country and real bluegrass to an hour. And don't forget a host of world-class sports, news and entertainment. Connecting your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 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... L DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y SIRIUS IN (ASSIGNABLE) (DVR / 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 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS input. When you may be found...
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...also use an SR+ cable to connect it to this receiver with all Pioneer plasma displays from /to the reception display. Note 1 This receiver is compatible with a Pioneer plasma display (VSX-918V model only) If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you 're finished press TOP MENU to return to the ... unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of satellite and terrestrial reception. • Password Set - CONTROL OUT Pioneer plasma display HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN AUX L CD CD-R / TAPE...
...also use an SR+ cable to connect it to this receiver with all Pioneer plasma displays from /to the reception display. Note 1 This receiver is compatible with a Pioneer plasma display (VSX-918V model only) If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you 're finished press TOP MENU to return to the ... unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of satellite and terrestrial reception. • Password Set - CONTROL OUT Pioneer plasma display HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN AUX L CD CD-R / TAPE...
Owner's Manual
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... if you have hooked up. 1 Select 'Digital Input' from the System Setup menu. 4.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input :Return Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: Coaxial - TV You only need to make settings in the Input Assign ...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 DVD [ CD ] [ TV ] :Return...
... if you have hooked up. 1 Select 'Digital Input' from the System Setup menu. 4.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input :Return Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: Coaxial - TV You only need to make settings in the Input Assign ...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 DVD [ CD ] [ TV ] :Return...
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...settings: Component 1 - Select between DVD, TV, DVR or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to which input terminal(s) you have your HDMI component (through this receiver's component video MONITOR output (down converting component video is , or else you connected to that input. You return to ...you assign a component input to a certain function, any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the component to which device it is not possible after assigning an input). 4 When you select...
...settings: Component 1 - Select between DVD, TV, DVR or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to which input terminal(s) you have your HDMI component (through this receiver's component video MONITOR output (down converting component video is , or else you connected to that input. You return to ...you assign a component input to a certain function, any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off • VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the component to which device it is not possible after assigning an input). 4 When you select...
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... DVD player. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG according to your speakers. HDMI Symptom No picture or sound. After using MCACC (this receiver with Pioneer products. The display is incorrect. Sound is played back. • Set the digital volume level of the... supplied with DTS is produced from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • VSX-918V model only: Unplug anything connected to page 12) and set up • Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on . page 20)....
... DVD player. • Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG according to your speakers. HDMI Symptom No picture or sound. After using MCACC (this receiver with Pioneer products. The display is incorrect. Sound is played back. • Set the digital volume level of the... supplied with DTS is produced from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • VSX-918V model only: Unplug anything connected to page 12) and set up • Check that the positive/negative speaker terminals on . page 20)....