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...Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-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...
...Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-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...
Owner's Manual
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...a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that the power supply voltage of the area where this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to country or region. D3-4-2-1-...to an AC outlet, the cut-off and on vacation). 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. If this material may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be...
...a fire or shock hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that the power supply voltage of the area where this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to country or region. D3-4-2-1-...to an AC outlet, the cut-off and on vacation). 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. If this material may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must be...
Owner's Manual
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... the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be of sufficient magnitude to malfunction. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these outlets is used for the unit, you will not completely shut off by this unit's AC outlets Switched total 100 W,... 0.8 A MAX Power supplied through these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all power. CAUTION • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater or similar appliance to ...
... the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be of sufficient magnitude to malfunction. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. D3-4-2-1-1_En-A 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these outlets is used for the unit, you will not completely shut off by this unit's AC outlets Switched total 100 W,... 0.8 A MAX Power supplied through these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all power. CAUTION • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater or similar appliance to ...
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...VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 ...Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel...
...VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up for future reference. Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product. Contents 01 ...Before you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel...
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...or catch fire. in direct sunlight - 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 wire antenna • These operating instructions Loading the batteries Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside , interfering with items (...
...or catch fire. in direct sunlight - 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 wire antenna • These operating instructions Loading the batteries Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside , interfering with items (...
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 5 minute guide 02 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a...error message (ERR) in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will light to determine the optimum receiver settings for 30 seconds and the ENTER button is turned up with the speaker connection. The MCACC indicator on ...be farther than the actual distance from your system, but it is on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to show the setup is selected, then press ENTER. If you excellent...
English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 5 minute guide 02 5 Follow the instructions on-screen. • Make sure the microphone is connected. • If you're using a...error message (ERR) in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will light to determine the optimum receiver settings for 30 seconds and the ENTER button is turned up with the speaker connection. The MCACC indicator on ...be farther than the actual distance from your system, but it is on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to show the setup is selected, then press ENTER. If you excellent...
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... we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for more on this ) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. If two waveforms are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them. • Some older TVs may be affecting the environment and switch them off the walls, obstacles... the Auto MCACC Setup. Check for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off if necessary. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to the frequency balance of the sound signal.
... we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for more on this ) Press RETURN after you have finished checking each screen. If two waveforms are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them. • Some older TVs may be affecting the environment and switch them off the walls, obstacles... the Auto MCACC Setup. Check for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off if necessary. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to the frequency balance of the sound signal.
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...AV options on page 34 is set to THRU (THROUGH), the sound will be set. 36 En For example, you might need to hook up a component 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. VSX...the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in this receiver. 3 During playback from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4...
...AV options on page 34 is set to THRU (THROUGH), the sound will be set. 36 En For example, you might need to hook up a component 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. VSX...the analog inputs. • DIGITAL - For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in this receiver. 3 During playback from this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (INPUT SELECTOR). 4...
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...the recorder if you are copy-protected. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). Note 1 • The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal. • Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can...-versa, so make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the instructions that came with a recorder hooked up to record. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component...
...the recorder if you are copy-protected. Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT SELECT). Note 1 • The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal. • Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can...-versa, so make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the instructions that came with a recorder hooked up to record. into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component...
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For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod. 2 Switch the receiver on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with the audio of your iPod to the iPod DIRECT terminal on the software version of ... the latest available software version. • iPod is legally permitted to reproduce. • Features such as the equalizer cannot be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in components should be restricted for iPod connection) to connect your iPod. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Españ...
For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod. 2 Switch the receiver on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with the audio of your iPod to the iPod DIRECT terminal on the software version of ... the latest available software version. • iPod is legally permitted to reproduce. • Features such as the equalizer cannot be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in components should be restricted for iPod connection) to connect your iPod. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Españ...
Owner's Manual
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...TV above for more on this. 2 To switch SR+ mode on and that described in the receiver. Note 1 • The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is enabled separately; see SR+ Setup for detailed instructions. For each component, connect the video output directly to the flat panel TV, and just connect...VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC iPod DIRECT PORTABLE VSX-918V To make the most of the SR+ features, you need to point the remote control at the flat panel TV remote sensor to control the receiver. These features include: • On-screen volume display. • ...
...TV above for more on this. 2 To switch SR+ mode on and that described in the receiver. Note 1 • The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is enabled separately; see SR+ Setup for detailed instructions. For each component, connect the video output directly to the flat panel TV, and just connect...VSB MODE SPEAKERS SIGNAL SELECT VIDEO L AUDIO R MCACC iPod DIRECT PORTABLE VSX-918V To make the most of the SR+ features, you need to point the remote control at the flat panel TV remote sensor to control the receiver. These features include: • On-screen volume display. • ...
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... Pioneer authorized blinks. No sound is output when a function is selected. • Make sure the component is incorrect. The receiver suddenly switches • After about a minute (you are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. independent service company. Refer to the instruction manual...input select buttons). • Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 65 to the highest frequency setting. This could cause the receiver to shut off , or the lowpass cutoff is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up . • The Dolby Digital or DTS ...
... Pioneer authorized blinks. No sound is output when a function is selected. • Make sure the component is incorrect. The receiver suddenly switches • After about a minute (you are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. independent service company. Refer to the instruction manual...input select buttons). • Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 65 to the highest frequency setting. This could cause the receiver to shut off , or the lowpass cutoff is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up . • The Dolby Digital or DTS ...
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... the player's settings are matched correctly, but not from your receiver, until the noise disappears. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with a Pioneer flat panel TV on . Can't operate the remote control....components, but the playback with the DVD player. Everything seems to the default. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see ...see Choosing the input signal on the front panel to direct light. • VSX-918V model only: Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote ...
... the player's settings are matched correctly, but not from your receiver, until the noise disappears. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with a Pioneer flat panel TV on . Can't operate the remote control....components, but the playback with the DVD player. Everything seems to the default. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. • Set the input signal type to DIGITAL (see ...see Choosing the input signal on the front panel to direct light. • VSX-918V model only: Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote ...
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... the HDMI output to hear your HDMI component through this receiver to your component. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is recommended) ...monitor with HDCP. See the operating instructions for more on the HDMI equipped component you may not be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with this receiver (even if it is not ... the HDMI inputs on your TV. See Connecting using this . Some components that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to minimum when using HDMI on page...
... the HDMI output to hear your HDMI component through this receiver to your component. Then use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is recommended) ...monitor with HDCP. See the operating instructions for more on the HDMI equipped component you may not be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with this receiver (even if it is not ... the HDMI inputs on your TV. See Connecting using this . Some components that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to minimum when using HDMI on page...
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.... Select a different category. XM antenna's view of channel number. and Dock for the current list of the satellites or the See instructions supplied with the iPod needs to be blocking the the XM antenna to the latest version. channels. CH Unavailable The selected channel is ...damaged. in the category selected on receiving this signal. 12 Additional information iPod messages Symptom Cause Action Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path from the ...
.... Select a different category. XM antenna's view of channel number. and Dock for the current list of the satellites or the See instructions supplied with the iPod needs to be blocking the the XM antenna to the latest version. channels. CH Unavailable The selected channel is ...damaged. in the category selected on receiving this signal. 12 Additional information iPod messages Symptom Cause Action Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path from the ...
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... 9 oz) Furnished Parts Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 These operating instructions Note • Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Other Input/Output...
... 9 oz) Furnished Parts Microphone (for Auto MCACC setup 1 Remote control 1 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM wire antenna 1 These operating instructions Note • Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Other Input/Output...
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... feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit. All rights reserved. P.O. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product. S018_C_EF Published...
... feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit. All rights reserved. P.O. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 - 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 0 4 Please do not ship your product. S018_C_EF Published...