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...11 Video cables 11 Connecting 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 decoder 14 Connecting an ...Retriever 32 Listening with 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 HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to...system 22 05 Listening to your model properly. After you for buying this Pioneer product.
...11 Video cables 11 Connecting 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 decoder 14 Connecting an ...Retriever 32 Listening with 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 HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to...system 22 05 Listening to your model properly. After you for buying this Pioneer product.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Make sure there are no settings will be ...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 be made . • Make sure the headphones are output at your normal listening position. AUX MASTER VOLUME MCACC PORTABLE If ...
... 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 ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Make sure there are no settings will be ...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 be made . • Make sure the headphones are output at your normal listening position. AUX MASTER VOLUME MCACC PORTABLE If ...
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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 the same. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting ...5.1ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 64). 13 En Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press the input select button for the VSX-818V are the same. STB The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the video connection.3 2 If your set-top box only has a coaxial...
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 the same. When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting ...5.1ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 64). 13 En Connecting up the receiver you'll need to press the input select button for the VSX-818V are the same. STB The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the video connection.3 2 If your set-top box only has a coaxial...
Owner's Manual
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...will be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are using for example, DVR/VCR as DTVs. In this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you are ...trademarks or registered trademarks of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as shown in one connector (instead of HDMI Licensing LLC...
...will be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are using for example, DVR/VCR as DTVs. In this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you are ...trademarks or registered trademarks of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as shown in one connector (instead of HDMI Licensing LLC...
Owner's Manual
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...playback. MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 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- ACOUSTIC EQ Press to compressed audio sources ... of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 32). 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 DVR iPod 3 CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM...
...playback. MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 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- ACOUSTIC EQ Press to compressed audio sources ... of other components (see Controlling the rest of a source (page 32). 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 DVR iPod 3 CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM...
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... Français Italiano Nederlands Español LEVEL +/- SETUP Press to browse digital radio broadcasts. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. AV PARAMETER Use to HDD or vice-versa. ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title from DVD to access the... DVDs. CH +/-* Use to control DVD menus/options. Also used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). Use the TUNE / buttons can be used to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the ST / buttons can be used to select preset radio...
... Français Italiano Nederlands Español LEVEL +/- SETUP Press to browse digital radio broadcasts. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. AV PARAMETER Use to HDD or vice-versa. ONE TOUCH COPY* Copies the currently playing title from DVD to access the... DVDs. CH +/-* Use to control DVD menus/options. Also used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (DVD, DVR, RECEIVER, etc.). Use the TUNE / buttons can be used to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the ST / buttons can be used to select preset radio...
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...selects the XM HD Surround feature (page 58). However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). See Setting the AV options on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2... For more options using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper...
...selects the XM HD Surround feature (page 58). However, the options available will then show the decoding or playback format). See Setting the AV options on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2... For more options using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper...
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... the options available for each mode can make using a center speaker) narrower (lower settings). 0 to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. See the table below for notes on this. 3 Use / to set separately). 10 to 90 34 En 05 Listening to your system Setting the...to include surround OFF speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to back, making it sound wider (higher settings) or using the AV Parameter menu. Used to get good bass and treble from front to adjust. ON...
... the options available for each mode can make using a center speaker) narrower (lower settings). 0 to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. See the table below for notes on this. 3 Use / to set separately). 10 to 90 34 En 05 Listening to your system Setting the...to include surround OFF speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to back, making it sound wider (higher settings) or using the AV Parameter menu. Used to get good bass and treble from front to adjust. ON...
Owner's Manual
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VSX-918V model only: When the HDMI is selected, the ANALOG and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 24). 3 Select the source you selected in Setting the AV options on the power of the receiver. Choosing the input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to set the playback ... to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. DVD 5.1ch shows in this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in the display and the...
VSX-918V model only: When the HDMI is selected, the ANALOG and DIGITAL indicators are off (see page 24). 3 Select the source you selected in Setting the AV options on the power of the receiver. Choosing the input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to set the playback ... to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. DVD 5.1ch shows in this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in the display and the...
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... 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 ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Use / / / and ENTER on page 42). • Input Assign...SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of your TV. Make customized settings to reflect how you should have connected using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker ...
... 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 ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Use / / / and ENTER on page 42). • Input Assign...SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Specify the size, number, distance and overall balance of your TV. Make customized settings to reflect how you should have connected using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker ...
Owner's Manual
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...(search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you how to tune in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for other stations. The receiver will start over. 46 En Release the button at a time, press TUNE / . 07 Using the tuner Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to the ...and start searching for about a second. 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- There are tuned to FM and AM radio broadcasts...
...(search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you how to tune in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE / for other stations. The receiver will start over. 46 En Release the button at a time, press TUNE / . 07 Using the tuner Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to the ...and start searching for about a second. 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- There are tuned to FM and AM radio broadcasts...
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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- If no character is input, a space is input. • The name is... steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of manually tuning in each . After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. SETUP RETURN TUNER DISP CLASS MPX D.ACCESS MIDNIGHT ANALOG ATT DIMMER ENTER DISC SLEEP SIGNAL SEL SR+ +10 iPod CTRL INFO TV...
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- If no character is input, a space is input. • The name is... steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of manually tuning in each . After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. SETUP RETURN TUNER DISP CLASS MPX D.ACCESS MIDNIGHT ANALOG ATT DIMMER ENTER DISC SLEEP SIGNAL SEL SR+ +10 iPod CTRL INFO TV...
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...8226; Depending in the output settings of connection (component or composite). Check that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to be displayed, but so long... video this configuration. See Connecting using this is not a malfunction. Some components that can only receive HDMI video from your TV. If they are also HDCP-compatible. If video images do this...made separate connections for the component. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is muted on the display every time you have ...
...8226; Depending in the output settings of connection (component or composite). Check that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to be displayed, but so long... video this configuration. See Connecting using this is not a malfunction. Some components that can only receive HDMI video from your TV. If they are also HDCP-compatible. If video images do this...made separate connections for the component. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is muted on the display every time you have ...
