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... EQ . . . . . 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 Phase...8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better sound using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 18 Connecting to the.... After 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...in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
... EQ . . . . . 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 Phase...8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better sound using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack 18 Connecting to the.... After 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...in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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... . . . 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 for... Pioneer flat panel TVs . . . . . 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 the main unit...
... . . . 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 for... Pioneer flat panel TVs . . . . . 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 the main unit...
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... microphone at ear level using the HDMI output to your TV. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup... 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 ...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 optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your normal ...
... microphone at ear level using the HDMI output to your TV. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup... 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 ...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 optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your normal ...
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...make analog recordings from your TV to your DVD player to do 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 OUT 1 2 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) ... 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 the connection. • If your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a standard RCA video cable3...
...make analog recordings from your TV to your DVD player to do 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 OUT 1 2 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) ... 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 the connection. • If your TV has a built-in tuner. Use a standard RCA video cable3...
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... video output. 4 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to a digital 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 XM IN IN ... OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E 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 all examples of this receiver. In this case, you connected the set -top boxes'. However, to...
... video output. 4 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to a digital 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 XM IN IN ... OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E 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 all examples of this receiver. In this case, you connected the set -top boxes'. However, to...
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... shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. 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) (...CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. However, the connected DVD player, set of component you want to record from analog components. 14 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit ...
... shows an analog connection to the CD-R/TAPE/MD analog output jack using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player. 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) (...CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. However, the connected DVD player, set of component you want to record from analog components. 14 En About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit ...
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... on the recorder to a digital input on page 64). 15 En The example shows a recorder connected to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this receiver. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for more on this. 2 In this case, you'll need 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 ...
... on the recorder to a digital input on page 64). 15 En The example shows a recorder connected to tell the receiver which digital input you can connect this receiver. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for more on this. 2 In this case, you'll need 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 ...
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...-compatible monitor or flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the VSX-918V are both compatible) is compatible with HDCP) equipped component, you must also have an HDMI or DVI (with , including DVD-Video, DVDAudio (see below for more on this. 3 Connect ... TV and source component to the input source you didn't connect according to the component video inputs on this receiver using HDMI If you have your TV connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of component video inputs on your source and...
...-compatible monitor or flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the VSX-918V are both compatible) is compatible with HDCP) equipped component, you must also have an HDMI or DVI (with , including DVD-Video, DVDAudio (see below for more on this. 3 Connect ... TV and source component to the input source you didn't connect according to the component video inputs on this receiver using HDMI If you have your TV connected to this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of component video inputs on your source and...
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...Français Italiano Nederlands Español 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or flat panel ...your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your HDMI component through this (see Choosing the input signal on page 36). • VSX-918V model only: Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on a single digital connection for use the front panel controls to ...
...Français Italiano Nederlands Español 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or flat panel ...your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your HDMI component through this (see Choosing the input signal on page 36). • VSX-918V model only: Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on a single digital connection for use the front panel controls to ...
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... and the speaker on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 22 for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En See Switching the speaker system on the speakers. SUB TER WOOFER... speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to 16 Ω (please see Speaker Setting on page 72 if you have in another room. 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...
... and the speaker on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 22 for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En See Switching the speaker system on the speakers. SUB TER WOOFER... speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to 16 Ω (please see Speaker Setting on page 72 if you have in another room. 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...
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...10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 22). 12 Character display 13 ADV.SURR. (Advanced ... decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II Lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. In addition, the HDMI connection state is detected. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in surround sound on page 30). 5 VIR. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is...
...10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 22). 12 Character display 13 ADV.SURR. (Advanced ... decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II Lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. In addition, the HDMI connection state is detected. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for each channel in surround sound on page 30). 5 VIR. Lights when Dialog Enhancement is...
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... for Dolby Digital and DTS (you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of delay, you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. By adding a bit of the video. 0.0 to 6.0 (frames) 1 second = 30 frames (NTSC) LFE ATT... to surround sound at any time by using DIALOG button. 35 En 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. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any...
... for Dolby Digital and DTS (you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of delay, you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. By adding a bit of the video. 0.0 to 6.0 (frames) 1 second = 30 frames (NTSC) LFE ATT... to surround sound at any time by using DIALOG button. 35 En 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. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any...
Owner's Manual
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...control. Selects the digital input. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV, not from this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in the display and the ANALOG indicator lights. See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below. ...buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the receiver. Selects an HDMI signal.2 • DVD 5.1ch - With other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set . 36 En...
...control. Selects the digital input. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your TV, not from this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in the display and the ANALOG indicator lights. See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below. ...buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4 Start playback of the receiver. Selects an HDMI signal.2 • DVD 5.1ch - With other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set . 36 En...
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... to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see Manual MCACC speaker setup below). • Manual SP Setup - Note 1 If headphones are using the HDMI output to your TV. This is ...surround sound (MCACC) on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen ...with the system. 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...
... to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see Manual MCACC speaker setup below). • Manual SP Setup - Note 1 If headphones are using the HDMI output to your TV. This is ...surround sound (MCACC) on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen ...with the system. 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...
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... • If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in.3 Note 1 You cannot use this ...talk and entertainment. customers, information about XM Canada is a trademark of commercial-free music, plus the best in . HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT ...) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. FR VSX-918V iPod® is online at www.xmradio.com. From rock to reggae, from coast to the XM IN jack on page 59. ...
... • If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in.3 Note 1 You cannot use this ...talk and entertainment. customers, information about XM Canada is a trademark of commercial-free music, plus the best in . HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT ...) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. FR VSX-918V iPod® is online at www.xmradio.com. From rock to reggae, from coast to the XM IN jack on page 59. ...
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...Fox News, Radio Disney and E! Activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you are done. Entertainment Radio. Included as ...to 40 NHL games a week. (Games are three places to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) ...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 activate your tuner....
...Fox News, Radio Disney and E! Activate your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you are done. Entertainment Radio. Included as ...to 40 NHL games a week. (Games are three places to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner.1 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) ...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 activate your tuner....
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... a menu item then press ENTER. Set the parental lock password. 3 When 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 (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN AUX L CD CD-R / TAPE / ...the channel preset. Channels put under parental lock. Note 1 This receiver is changed. Check 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 browse your saved song information...
... a menu item then press ENTER. Set the parental lock password. 3 When 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 (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN AUX L CD CD-R / TAPE / ...the channel preset. Channels put under parental lock. Note 1 This receiver is changed. Check 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 browse your saved song information...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 :Finish 2 Select the number of the receiver. 3 Select the component that corresponds with the...
... 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 :Finish 2 Select the number of the receiver. 3 Select the component that corresponds with the...
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...: Component 1 - TV If you used , so that you assign a component input to a certain function, any HDMI inputs previously assigned to do this system), you must tell the receiver which device it is not possible after assigning an input). 4 When you connected to the corresponding inputs on the rear..., see the proper video signal when you may see the composite video input instead of the receiver. • If you connect any video component to the receiver using HDMI on the rear of the HDMI input to which input terminal(s) you have your TV connected to the Input Assign menu. :...
...: Component 1 - TV If you used , so that you assign a component input to a certain function, any HDMI inputs previously assigned to do this system), you must tell the receiver which device it is not possible after assigning an input). 4 When you connected to the corresponding inputs on the rear..., see the proper video signal when you may see the composite video input instead of the receiver. • If you connect any video component to the receiver using HDMI on the rear of the HDMI input to which input terminal(s) you have your TV connected to the Input Assign menu. :...
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...to the right jack (see Choosing the input signal on page 49). HDMI Symptom No picture or sound. Remedy • If the problem still persists when connecting your speakers. page 20). After using MCACC (this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV on page 62). • Make sure an analog ...Move the cassette deck away from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • VSX-918V model only: Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally (see Operating other components, but the playback with the corresponding...
...to the right jack (see Choosing the input signal on page 49). HDMI Symptom No picture or sound. Remedy • If the problem still persists when connecting your speakers. page 20). After using MCACC (this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV on page 62). • Make sure an analog ...Move the cassette deck away from another position. • Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • VSX-918V model only: Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally (see Operating other components, but the playback with the corresponding...