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...Before you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24 Remote control 26 ...setting up for surround sound (MCACC 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better sound using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to the front panel ... . . . . . 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... safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference.
...Before you start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24 Remote control 26 ...setting up for surround sound (MCACC 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup 10 Better sound using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 Connecting to the front panel ... . . . . . 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... safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you for future reference.
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...Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. For U.S. and "DTS 96/24" is a registered trademark of your system Operating other Pioneer components 49 Setting the remote to control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 50 Direct function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . .... 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 Pioneer flat panel TVs . . . . . 66 12 ...
...Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. For U.S. and "DTS 96/24" is a registered trademark of your system Operating other Pioneer components 49 Setting the remote to control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 50 Direct function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . .... 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 Pioneer flat panel TVs . . . . . 66 12 ...
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...or a bed. 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 •... or environmental public instruction's rules that have different voltages. in the battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may distort) - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with items (such as a kitchen) Ventilation When installing...
...or a bed. 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 •... or environmental public instruction's rules that have different voltages. in the battery case. • Batteries with the same shape may distort) - Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in the cabinet are never blocked or covered with items (such as a kitchen) Ventilation When installing...
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... have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in surround sound on page 30 if you need to your system on page 21 for the best surround sound ...or source disc, you 're in Listening to set up for surround sound (MCACC) on this. Listening to Surround Sound With the following quick setup guide, you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88...
... have your system hooked up using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other sound options you can simply leave the receiver in surround sound on page 30 if you need to your system on page 21 for the best surround sound ...or source disc, you 're in Listening to set up for surround sound (MCACC) on this. Listening to Surround Sound With the following quick setup guide, you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88...
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... RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 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...
... RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Otherwise, place the microphone at high volume. System Setup 1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 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...
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... and other possible interference. 6 Wait for the test tones to finish. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be as quiet...
... and other possible interference. 6 Wait for the test tones to finish. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be as quiet...
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... appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be happening, switch off if necessary. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be incorrect. If there are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in phase... coherent sound reproduction through the use of the sound signal. When you have finished checking each screen. Check for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position (see page 42 for more ...
... appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be happening, switch off if necessary. Other problems when using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to be incorrect. If there are 'in phase', they crest and trough together, resulting in phase... coherent sound reproduction through the use of the sound signal. When you have finished checking each screen. Check for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the listening position (see page 42 for more ...
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If you have in the diagram) but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV ... sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 22 for surround sound. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). You can use ...(TV / SAT) IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R L B AC OUTLET Speaker system B The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you ...
If you have in the diagram) but connections for the VSX-818V are the same. 20 En VSX-918V HDMI IN R IN (DVD / BD) IN 1 IN (ASSIGNABLE) OUT (TV ... sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 22 for surround sound. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of less than 8 Ω). You can use ...(TV / SAT) IN 2 LR SURROUND L CENTER R L B AC OUTLET Speaker system B The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you ...
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Sound is output from speaker system A (no sound is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off when headphones are downmixed for stereo output from speaker systems A and B. However, if SP B is selected above, no...8226; All speaker systems (except speaker system B connections) are switched off automatically. Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Make sure no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is ...
Sound is output from speaker system A (no sound is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off when headphones are downmixed for stereo output from speaker systems A and B. However, if SP B is selected above, no...8226; All speaker systems (except speaker system B connections) are switched off automatically. Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Make sure no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is ...
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...çais 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/AM XM...when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 33) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 8) or EQ Auto Setup (page 40)). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 AUDIO/VIDEO input See Connecting to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page...
...çais 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/AM XM...when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 33) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup (page 8) or EQ Auto Setup (page 40)). 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 AUDIO/VIDEO input See Connecting to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page...
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... from the speakers (except speaker system B connections)). 12 ST +/- 04 Controls and displays 10 MCACC PORTABLE jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 18). 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is on. Display...
... from the speakers (except speaker system B connections)). 12 ST +/- 04 Controls and displays 10 MCACC PORTABLE jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 18). 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is on. Display...
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... 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..., Auto level control stereo mode (page 31) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 32). SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 7 HDD DVD REC STOP MEMORY 8 9 10 TUNER DISP CLASS MPX... STANDARD Press for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 30). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE 12 MULTI...
... 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..., Auto level control stereo mode (page 31) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 32). SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 7 HDD DVD REC STOP MEMORY 8 9 10 TUNER DISP CLASS MPX... STANDARD Press for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 30). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE 12 MULTI...
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... Changes the audio language or channel on multilingual DVDs. ANT Use to access the AV options. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Also used to set the listening volume. 5 System Setup and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected ... 37). CATEGORY Press to a DTV)). MENU Displays the disc menu of a DVD. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) 27 En There are currently listening to. 8 Number buttons and other buttons that can be...
... Changes the audio language or channel on multilingual DVDs. ANT Use to access the AV options. RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen. Also used to set the listening volume. 5 System Setup and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected ... 37). CATEGORY Press to a DTV)). MENU Displays the disc menu of a DVD. The controls above these buttons can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.) 27 En There are currently listening to. 8 Number buttons and other buttons that can be...
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...information screens on a digital TV. 10 SHIFT Press to access the 'boxed' commands (above the number buttons (SETUP, etc)). MPX* Switches between the three banks (classes) of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of... FM broadcasts. TV VOL +/- Use to select an input signal (page 36). You can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46). SR + (VSX-918V model...
...information screens on a digital TV. 10 SHIFT Press to access the 'boxed' commands (above the number buttons (SETUP, etc)). MPX* Switches between the three banks (classes) of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min - 60 min - 90 min - ANALOG ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of... FM broadcasts. TV VOL +/- Use to select an input signal (page 36). You can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46). SR + (VSX-918V model...
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... explained in this section will not be selected and shows in the display. See Setting the AV options on the source (for auto playback of source you 're playing and selects multichannel or...feature is the Auto Surround feature. 05 Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of a source. Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening option is canceled... to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you can listen to any source in the display (it will then show the decoding or ...
... explained in this section will not be selected and shows in the display. See Setting the AV options on the source (for auto playback of source you 're playing and selects multichannel or...feature is the Auto Surround feature. 05 Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of a source. Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening option is canceled... to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are decoded accordingly using this receiver, you can listen to any source in the display (it will then show the decoding or ...
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... image. Sources are heard according to the settings made in the signal. For analog sources, only Channel Level can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is only applicable to 2-channel sources. 32 En WIDE, a better effect can not be set . For more on this, refer to Automatically...sound projection area converges. • F.S.S. See Auto playback on or off. You will hear sources according to the center of channels in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. All other digital processing can be set . The Sound Retriever...
... image. Sources are heard according to the settings made in the signal. For analog sources, only Channel Level can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is only applicable to 2-channel sources. 32 En WIDE, a better effect can not be set . For more on this, refer to Automatically...sound projection area converges. • F.S.S. See Auto playback on or off. You will hear sources according to the center of channels in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. All other digital processing can be set . The Sound Retriever...
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... Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may sound better in accordance with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can 't use Acoustic Calibration EQ with DVD 5.1ch, Stream Direct mode, WMA9 Pro or XM HD Surround, and it has...
... Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may sound better in accordance with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can 't use Acoustic Calibration EQ with DVD 5.1ch, Stream Direct mode, WMA9 Pro or XM HD Surround, and it has...
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...DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to adjust. Depending on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you ... surround sound of movies at low volumes. Important • The AV Parameter menu is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. STANDARD ADV SURR C ONE TOUCH COPY CO O CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE...
...DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may want to adjust. Depending on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you ... surround sound of movies at low volumes. Important • The AV Parameter menu is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver. STANDARD ADV SURR C ONE TOUCH COPY CO O CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE...
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... 2.Manual MCACC 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) • Auto MCACC - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu. • The OSD...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- SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on page 42). • Input ...
... 2.Manual MCACC 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) • Auto MCACC - This is selected. • Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu. • The OSD...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- SETUP SUBTITLE RETURN REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on page 42). • Input ...
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... Channel Level below). • Fine SP Distance - Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for the first time, you 're using the Manual speaker setup on page 40). • EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust - Make detailed manual adjustments to your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 42. 1 Select ...'Fine Ch Level' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The following setting can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic ...
... Channel Level below). • Fine SP Distance - Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for the first time, you 're using the Manual speaker setup on page 40). • EQ CUSTOM1/2 Adjust - Make detailed manual adjustments to your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 42. 1 Select ...'Fine Ch Level' from the Manual MCACC setup menu. The following setting can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system (see Setting the Acoustic ...
