Owner's Manual
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...so 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 range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7...Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away 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...
...so 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 range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 7...Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away 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...
Owner's Manual
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...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. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52.... . 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+ ...
...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. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52.... . 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+ ...
Owner's Manual
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...This may have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. in places that are never...and bursting. 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 ...
...This may have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen) Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure the openings are very dusty - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect the equipment from overheating. in places that are never...and bursting. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1 Connect your DVD player and TV. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Place your speakers as shown below for realistic surround sound, but also on page 8 for optimal surround sound. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch... other sound options you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to the DVD input.1 There are explained in and switch on this receiver. The surround sound you won't have a big effect on page 12 to make changes for the best surround...
.... 1 Connect your DVD player and TV. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Place your speakers as shown below for realistic surround sound, but also on page 8 for optimal surround sound. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch... other sound options you 'll want multichannel surround sound. 7 En If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to the DVD input.1 There are explained in and switch on this receiver. The surround sound you won't have a big effect on page 12 to make changes for the best surround...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...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 exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from...the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button....
... 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 ...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 exit the System Setup menu.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from...the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from the System Setup menu then press ENTER. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the remote control, then press the SETUP button....
Owner's Manual
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... to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 49). 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...page 44). 26 En 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- TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, ...
... to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 49). 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...page 44). 26 En 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- TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, ...
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DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Off). SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on your TV. 28 En iPod CTRL Switches ...assign it to the TV CTRL button. TV VOL +/- If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on the remote. MIDNIGHT Switches to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46). INPUT SELECT Use to ...analog input signal to the TV CTRL button (see page 52 for more on this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to change the amount of FM broadcasts. Also use to select a disc in this section. 11...
DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. Off). SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on your TV. 28 En iPod CTRL Switches ...assign it to the TV CTRL button. TV VOL +/- If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on the remote. MIDNIGHT Switches to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46). INPUT SELECT Use to ...analog input signal to the TV CTRL button (see page 52 for more on this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to change the amount of FM broadcasts. Also use to select a disc in this section. 11...
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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.
Owner's Manual
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...M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS BASSb Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to set separately). 10 to include surround OFF speakers for notes on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can be selected...it does Option(s) MIDNIGHTa LOUDNESSa Allows you to your system Setting the AV options There are listed in the AV Parameter menu, it sound wider (higher settings) or using the AV Parameter menu. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on this. 3 Use / to adjust. 05 Listening to hear ...
...M/L OFF MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS BASSb Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to set separately). 10 to include surround OFF speakers for notes on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you can be selected...it does Option(s) MIDNIGHTa LOUDNESSa Allows you to your system Setting the AV options There are listed in the AV Parameter menu, it sound wider (higher settings) or using the AV Parameter menu. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on this. 3 Use / to adjust. 05 Listening to hear ...
Owner's Manual
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... set the source 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 Setting the AV options on the remote control, then press SIGNAL SEL to select the multichannel analog inputs. Selecting the front audio inputs When playing back...
... set the source 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 Setting the AV options on the remote control, then press SIGNAL SEL to select the multichannel analog inputs. Selecting the front audio inputs When playing back...
Owner's Manual
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...the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see The Input Assign menu on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other ...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 ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH...MCACC) on your current speaker system or add new speakers). Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu...
...the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see The Input Assign menu on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other ...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 ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH...MCACC) on your current speaker system or add new speakers). Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu...
Owner's Manual
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... with an actual soundtrack. 44 En You may need to speaker automatically. The test tones will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control. Adjust channel levels as the test tone is output at any time by using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from speaker...
... with an actual soundtrack. 44 En You may need to speaker automatically. The test tones will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control. Adjust channel levels as the test tone is output at any time by using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter, take the readings from speaker...
Owner's Manual
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...RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one step at the frequency you want , see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote ... To change the frequency one . 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- Tuning directly to search for recall later-...
...RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one step at the frequency you want , see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote ... To change the frequency one . 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- Tuning directly to search for recall later-...
Owner's Manual
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... the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. 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- Tip • To erase a station name,... (see Improving FM stereo sound on the remote control to that station. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Note 1 If the receiver is also stored.1 CD R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. Naming station presets ...
... the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. 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- Tip • To erase a station name,... (see Improving FM stereo sound on the remote control to that station. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Note 1 If the receiver is also stored.1 CD R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. Naming station presets ...
Owner's Manual
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... using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this receiver's remote control, refer to Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have at least one set of one component. Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to link components together so that you can use...
... using a mini-plug cable), you won't be able to control this receiver's remote control, refer to Setting the remote to control other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have at least one set of one component. Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to link components together so that you can use...
Owner's Manual
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...be assigned to the TV or TV CTRL button. • You can't assign the FM / AM or RECEIVER buttons. 2 You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for the TV (TV MULTI CONTROL button) you will turn direct ...If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will only turn on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. Clearing all the remote control settings You can use direct function with the FM / AM and TV CTRL functions. 50 En Direct function •...
...be assigned to the TV or TV CTRL button. • You can't assign the FM / AM or RECEIVER buttons. 2 You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for the TV (TV MULTI CONTROL button) you will turn direct ...If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will only turn on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. Clearing all the remote control settings You can use direct function with the FM / AM and TV CTRL functions. 50 En Direct function •...
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... TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV ENTER screen. 51 En Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component • The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV (SHIFT +) 8 Use to the TV CTRL ...rest 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. Cable TV/Satellite TV...
... TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV ENTER screen. 51 En Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component • The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV (SHIFT +) 8 Use to the TV CTRL ...rest 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. Cable TV/Satellite TV...
Owner's Manual
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... 3 to the start of the next track. 09 Controlling the rest 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 your system on page 49 for more on . Go back channels...
... 3 to the start of the next track. 09 Controlling the rest 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 your system on page 49 for more on . Go back channels...
Owner's Manual
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...see About XM on page 59. customers, information about XM Canada is available online at www.xmradio.ca. Connecting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the XM Radio input. Other connections 10 English Deutsch ...). • If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in sports, news, talk and entertainment. FR VSX-918V iPod® is broadcast in . If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the ...
...see About XM on page 59. customers, information about XM Canada is available online at www.xmradio.ca. Connecting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the XM Radio input. Other connections 10 English Deutsch ...). • If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in sports, news, talk and entertainment. FR VSX-918V iPod® is broadcast in . If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the ...
Owner's Manual
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...rock to reggae, from stereo up comedy, children's and entertainment programming. XM Ready® legal XM monthly service subscription sold separately) to receive XM service. It is available online at www.xmradio.com. free channels and advertising-supported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or... property of surround elements. For a full listing of -the-art multichannel surround. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to Customer Agreement available at www.xmradio.ca. For U.S. Check the strength of commercial-free music, plus the best in which...
...rock to reggae, from stereo up comedy, children's and entertainment programming. XM Ready® legal XM monthly service subscription sold separately) to receive XM service. It is available online at www.xmradio.com. free channels and advertising-supported channels, visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or... property of surround elements. For a full listing of -the-art multichannel surround. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to Customer Agreement available at www.xmradio.ca. For U.S. Check the strength of commercial-free music, plus the best in which...