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Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front...Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other sources 36 Choosing the input signal 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . .... the System Setup menu 37 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance 39 Acoustic Calibration EQ 40 Manual speaker setup 42 Speaker Setting...
Contents 01 Before you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front...Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other sources 36 Choosing the input signal 36 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . .... the System Setup menu 37 Manual MCACC speaker setup 37 Fine Channel Level 38 Fine Speaker Distance 39 Acoustic Calibration EQ 40 Manual speaker setup 42 Speaker Setting...
Owner's Manual
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...VSX-818V (right) Try to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your TV. Make sure there are output at ear level using the HDMI output to establish the ambient noise level. AUX MASTER VOLUME MCACC PORTABLE If you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel... (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of 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 PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY...
...VSX-818V (right) Try to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your TV. Make sure there are output at ear level using the HDMI output to establish the ambient noise level. AUX MASTER VOLUME MCACC PORTABLE If you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel... (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of 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 PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY...
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.../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 all examples of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver as shown below.1 VSX-918V ...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 to the coaxial input 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.
.../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 all examples of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver as shown below.1 VSX-918V ...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 to the coaxial input 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.
Owner's Manual
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...does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. HDCP is used to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 1... will not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your HDMI component. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to the audio jacks from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. Note that some components (such as necessary. ...
...does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. HDCP is used to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 1... will not be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V model only: To hear audio from your HDMI component. 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to the audio jacks from a set -top boxes, and other AV devices. Note that some components (such as necessary. ...
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...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 RECEIVER 13 STEREO/...SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on page 30) and Stream Direct playback...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 ...
...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 RECEIVER 13 STEREO/...SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to select a channel, then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on page 30) and Stream Direct playback...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 ...
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... used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. AUDIO* Changes the audio language or channel on multilingual DVDs. AV PARAMETER Use to access the System Setup menu (page 37). The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you are other... TV (when connected to . 8 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) 27 En SETUP Press to access the AV options. ANT Use to HDD or vice-versa. There are currently listening to a DTV)). MENU ...
... used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. AUDIO* Changes the audio language or channel on multilingual DVDs. AV PARAMETER Use to access the System Setup menu (page 37). The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you are other... TV (when connected to . 8 Number buttons and other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) 27 En SETUP Press to access the AV options. ANT Use to HDD or vice-versa. There are currently listening to a DTV)). MENU ...
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... for more options using 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE (see how the source is the Auto Surround feature. Listening in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. If the source is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs...the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources). See Setting the AV options on page 32. 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using this section will not be selected and shows in...
... for more options using 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE (see how the source is the Auto Surround feature. Listening in surround sound Using this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you 're listening to. If the source is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs...the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources). See Setting the AV options on page 32. 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using this section will not be selected and shows in...
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...). 10 to 90 34 En ON EFFECT Sets the effect level for notes on what you are a number of the receiver. Important • The AV Parameter menu is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of additional sound settings you can be selected. Setting...RECEIVER on the current status/mode of movies at low volumes. Depending on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust the bass or treble. -6 to +6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) TREBLEb -6 to +6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) CENTER WIDTHc Spreads the center channel...
...). 10 to 90 34 En ON EFFECT Sets the effect level for notes on what you are a number of the receiver. Important • The AV Parameter menu is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of additional sound settings you can be selected. Setting...RECEIVER on the current status/mode of movies at low volumes. Depending on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust the bass or treble. -6 to +6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) TREBLEb -6 to +6 (dB) Default: 0 (dB) CENTER WIDTHc Spreads the center channel...
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...• ANALOG - Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on the power of the receiver. Choosing the input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to set your DVD player to output.... Selects the digital input. Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you selected in this receiver. 3 During playback from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - 05 Listening to your system Playing other digital signal formats, set... playback of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be set. 36 En
...• ANALOG - Selects the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on the power of the receiver. Choosing the input signal • Default setting: AUTO You need to set your DVD player to output.... Selects the digital input. Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you selected in this receiver. 3 During playback from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - 05 Listening to your system Playing other digital signal formats, set... playback of the sound features/modes and only the volume and channel levels can be set. 36 En
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... have connected using the HDMI output to your component. - Check that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to the display using...receiver (from the connected display unit (for example audio output is compatible with stereo audio limitations). • If you may be displayed. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V...receiver to your TV, you need to make sure you aren't receiving HDMI signals properly through this . • Check the audio output settings of channels available from your component. If video images do this system. VSX...
... have connected using the HDMI output to your component. - Check that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to the display using...receiver (from the connected display unit (for example audio output is compatible with stereo audio limitations). • If you may be displayed. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V...receiver to your TV, you need to make sure you aren't receiving HDMI signals properly through this . • Check the audio output settings of channels available from your component. If video images do this system. VSX...