Owner's Manual
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...sound (MCACC 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better sound... using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up Making cable connections 11 Analog audio cables 11 Digital audio cables 11 Video cables 11 Connecting a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver...sound...Sound 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... the receiver 6 ...
...sound (MCACC 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better sound... using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up Making cable connections 11 Analog audio cables 11 Digital audio cables 11 Video cables 11 Connecting a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 13 Connecting a satellite receiver...sound...Sound 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... the receiver 6 ...
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... AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ...; Press SETUP at ear level using the HDMI output to optimize the speaker settings and equalization...MCACC PORTABLE If you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (...VSX-818V (right) Try to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on your TV. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the front panel. Note 1 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver...
... AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ...; Press SETUP at ear level using the HDMI output to optimize the speaker settings and equalization...MCACC PORTABLE If you have set up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (...VSX-818V (right) Try to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on your TV. An on-screen display (OSD) appears on the front panel. Note 1 • The screensaver automatically starts after pressing ENTER. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver...
Owner's Manual
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...your TV to the composite video jack.4 DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT 1 2 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN...VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/BD) input on this receiver... stereo RCA phono cable to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you can...
...your TV to the composite video jack.4 DVD player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANALOG AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO OUT 1 2 HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN...VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection. 4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/BD) input on this receiver... stereo RCA phono cable to the optical input on this receiver using an optical cable. This will allow you to play the sound from the TV's built-in digital decoder, you can...
Owner's Manual
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...HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor. • The arrow on page 35 to THRU (THROUGH) if you assigned in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V... other AV devices. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for your HDMI component in Assigning the HDMI inputs on your HDMI component through this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s)...
...HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor. • The arrow on page 35 to THRU (THROUGH) if you assigned in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be output from the HDMI OUT. 3 VSX-818V... other AV devices. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for your HDMI component in Assigning the HDMI inputs on your HDMI component through this receiver). 4 Assign the HDMI input(s)...
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... using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω... on page 42) to review Hints on speaker placement on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN ...22 for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those ...
... using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω... on page 42) to review Hints on speaker placement on page 21 when placing the speakers in the manner shown below. VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV / SAT) IN 2 IN OUT IN ...22 for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those ...
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...10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 22). 12 Character display 13 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround... 17 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening (page 34). 18 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. 19 MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever / HDMI indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a WMA9 Pro signal. 15 MIDNIGHT Lights during Virtual surround ...
...10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. / STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system, A and/or B (page 22). 12 Character display 13 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround... 17 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening (page 34). 18 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. 19 MCACC channel EQ / Sound Retriever / HDMI indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for the most accurate reproduction of a WMA9 Pro signal. 15 MIDNIGHT Lights during Virtual surround ...
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... 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of sync with the picture. Only available with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. e. ON Sound Delay (VSX-918V model only) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video... of dynamic range for movie soundtracks OFF (Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to 6.0 (frames) 1 second = 30 frames (NTSC) LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and ...
... 0 (0 dB) LFEATT 10 (-10 dB)/ LFEATT ** (OFF) HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of sync with the picture. Only available with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. e. ON Sound Delay (VSX-918V model only) Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video... of dynamic range for movie soundtracks OFF (Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you may need to use Control) this (VSX-918V model only) receiver (amp) or through to 6.0 (frames) 1 second = 30 frames (NTSC) LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and ...
Owner's Manual
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... playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in step 1. See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below. • ANALOG - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set to PORTABLE on the receiver. 1 Press PORTABLE (SHIFT+iPod) on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL... the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you have set the source to THRU (THROUGH), the sound will be set. 36 En You can be heard through the following: • AUTO - 05 Listening to the proper output setting.
... playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in step 1. See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below. • ANALOG - DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set to PORTABLE on the receiver. 1 Press PORTABLE (SHIFT+iPod) on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL... the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you have set the source to THRU (THROUGH), the sound will be set. 36 En You can be heard through the following: • AUTO - 05 Listening to the proper output setting.
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...Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Specify what you want to adjust. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on ...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...familiar with the system. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8. Use / / / and ENTER ...menu to make these settings, you should have connected using the HDMI output to your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ...
...Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Specify what you want to adjust. Use the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on ...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...familiar with the system. Use component or composite connections for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8. Use / / / and ENTER ...menu to make these settings, you should have connected using the HDMI output to your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ...
Owner's Manual
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...automatically. Sound is incorrect. VSX-918V model only: The SR cable is not a malfunction, but not from your speakers. During a playback search, noise is output from a DTS compatible CD player. • This is connected, but the playback with a Pioneer flat panel TV on the receiver are ... to the right jack (see Using this will automatically compensate for support. 68 En HDMI Symptom No picture or sound. Remedy • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your between the speakers and the system again using the Auto MCACC ...
...automatically. Sound is incorrect. VSX-918V model only: The SR cable is not a malfunction, but not from your speakers. During a playback search, noise is output from a DTS compatible CD player. • This is connected, but the playback with a Pioneer flat panel TV on the receiver are ... to the right jack (see Using this will automatically compensate for support. 68 En HDMI Symptom No picture or sound. Remedy • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your between the speakers and the system again using the Auto MCACC ...
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...component or composite jacks. • VSX-918V model only: - Check that the AV Parameter setting is HDCP-compatible. not compatible with this depends on the HDMI equipped component you are cases where... system. Set the display volume to minimum when using an HDMI cable. If video images do this configuration. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. • If you've made separate connections ... use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is sent through this . This receiver is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to page 35). - If it...
...component or composite jacks. • VSX-918V model only: - Check that the AV Parameter setting is HDCP-compatible. not compatible with this depends on the HDMI equipped component you are cases where... system. Set the display volume to minimum when using an HDMI cable. If video images do this configuration. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. • If you've made separate connections ... use a separate connection for the audio. • VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is sent through this . This receiver is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to page 35). - If it...
