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...CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V VSX-818V Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
...CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V VSX-818V Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
Owner's Manual
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... the first time, read the following measures: - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-918V-K, VSX-918V-S, VSX-818V-K, VSX-818V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. The voltage of the area where this unit should be performed only... and on the rear panel. Operation is connected. - Disposal of the following section carefully. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - WARNING This equipment is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING...
... the first time, read the following measures: - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-918V-K, VSX-918V-S, VSX-818V-K, VSX-818V-S Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC. The voltage of the area where this unit should be performed only... and on the rear panel. Operation is connected. - Disposal of the following section carefully. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - WARNING This equipment is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. D3-4-2-1-3_B_En WARNING...
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...Acoustic Calibration 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 Control... a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 Pro...the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how...
...Acoustic Calibration 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 Control... a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMA9 Pro...the Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how...
Owner's Manual
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... SIRIUS Connect Tuner . . . 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...
... SIRIUS Connect Tuner . . . 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to put it on a level and stable surface. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in direct sunlight or other movement - Don't install it on the following precautions: • Never use... hot place, such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on top of batteries. 6 En Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on...
... Ventilation When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation and to put it on a level and stable surface. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in direct sunlight or other movement - Don't install it on the following precautions: • Never use... hot place, such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on top of batteries. 6 En Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not operate the equipment on...
Owner's Manual
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...want to hook up your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Place your speaker setup. In this case, the listening mode must be set the receiver to the DVD input.1 There are explained in Listening to your DVD player and TV. In most cases, you can select. Make sure that... setting up for the best surround sound effect. The surround sound you get 2 channel sound. Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in the receiver's display. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater...
...want to hook up your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. Place your speaker setup. In this case, the listening mode must be set the receiver to the DVD input.1 There are explained in Listening to your DVD player and TV. In most cases, you can select. Make sure that... setting up for the best surround sound effect. The surround sound you get 2 channel sound. Check the manual that DVD/BD is showing in the receiver's display. 5 minute guide 02 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater...
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...: Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to establish the ambient noise level. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using the HDMI output to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on your TV. 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...
...: Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) Try to establish the ambient noise level. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using the HDMI output to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on your TV. 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...
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.... A progress report is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System ...can correct the setting manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 37).1 Note 1 • Depending on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the right side column, there may take 3 to be a problem with cone sizes...
.... A progress report is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the Speaker Setting on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing Surround Analyzing Speaker System ...can correct the setting manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 37).1 Note 1 • Depending on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the right side column, there may take 3 to be a problem with cone sizes...
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... sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be happening, switch off if necessary. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be produced. 10 En If this seems to make sure your sound source arrives at your speaker...
... sound will be 'out of phase' and an unreliable sound image will be happening, switch off if necessary. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be produced. 10 En If this seems to make sure your sound source arrives at your speaker...
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... red and white, and you should be used to connect to this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration). If this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of your video source. Important •...
... red and white, and you should be used to connect to this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in the illustration). If this receiver.1 Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables are the most common type of your video source. Important •...
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... IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. When you set up Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player... to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/BD) input on this receiver to a video ...
... IN OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT TV The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. When you set up Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player... to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/BD) input on this receiver to a video ...
Owner's Manual
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... player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. 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.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection ...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. Note 1 The multichannel input can connect it to a digital input on page 64). 13 En Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press ...
... player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. 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.2 Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection ...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. Note 1 The multichannel input can connect it to a digital input on page 64). 13 En Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press ...
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... for the VSX-818V are the same. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on this receiver. Note 1... Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the receiver as shown. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on -board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so...
... for the VSX-818V are the same. The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. About the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on this receiver. Note 1... Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. 3 If you're connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the receiver as shown. However, the connected DVD player, set of spare audio inputs on -board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so...
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...see The Input Assign menu on this. 2 In this receiver. Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other countries. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the ...United States and/or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders...
...see The Input Assign menu on this. 2 In this receiver. Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other countries. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-818V are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the ...United States and/or other video sources This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders...
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... / 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 flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the component video inputs on this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. TV • Component 3 - Use...
... / 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 flat panel TV The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the connection. 2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the component video inputs on this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. TV • Component 3 - Use...
Owner's Manual
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...-channel surround-sound audio. On the rear panel, you must specify which input(s) you assigned in Setting the AV options on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you want to hear HDMI audio output from this unit will be heard... output from your TV or flat panel TV (though no sound will not be displayed. Note that may not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of HDMI Licensing LLC. 17 En Connecting up to 2.2 gigabytes per second...
...-channel surround-sound audio. On the rear panel, you must specify which input(s) you assigned in Setting the AV options on your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you want to hear HDMI audio output from this unit will be heard... output from your TV or flat panel TV (though no sound will not be displayed. Note that may not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of HDMI Licensing LLC. 17 En Connecting up to 2.2 gigabytes per second...
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...to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/PORTABLE button. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type...SIRIUS AUX Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on vacation). This receiver AUX MCACC PORTABLE MASTER VOLUME AC outlet Power supplied through this unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with high power consumption ...
...to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/PORTABLE button. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type...SIRIUS AUX Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned on vacation). This receiver AUX MCACC PORTABLE MASTER VOLUME AC outlet Power supplied through this unit's AC outlet. • Do not connect appliances with high power consumption ...
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... on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16... Setting on page 72 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En Be sure to stereo playback in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker...
... on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to LARGE. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16... Setting on page 72 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En Be sure to stereo playback in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker...
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... A - Sound is output from speaker system A (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible). • SP B - Multichannel sources are downmixed for stereo output from the speakers connected to turn off when...
... A - Sound is output from speaker system A (no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible). • SP B - Multichannel sources are downmixed for stereo output from the speakers connected to turn off when...
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...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 23 4 56 7 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V PHASE CONTROL DVD DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE CD/CD-R iPod FM/... STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator (VSX-918V model only) Lights to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page 55). 23 En STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND 6 MCACC indicator ...
...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 23 4 56 7 INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-918V PHASE CONTROL DVD DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING TV DVR VIDEO/PORTABLE CD/CD-R iPod FM/... STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator (VSX-918V model only) Lights to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page 55). 23 En STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND 6 MCACC indicator ...