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...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 Operating range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home ... 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...Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 47 ...
...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 Operating range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home ... 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...Advanced surround effects . . . . . 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to station presets 47 ...
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...Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks 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. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52.... . 60 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 61 Saving 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+ ...
...Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks 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. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components 52.... . 60 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 61 Saving 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+ ...
Owner's Manual
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...equipment from overheating. in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in places that have different voltages. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in places that are never blocked or covered with items (such as inside a car or near...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...
...equipment from overheating. in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. in places that have different voltages. Receiver 20 cm (8 inches) Slot and openings in places that are never blocked or covered with items (such as inside a car or near...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...
Owner's Manual
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...Subwoofer (SW) Front Left (L) Front Right (R) Surround Right (RS) Center (C) Surround Left (LS) Listening position 3 Plug in the receiver's display. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.1 There are explained in the middle of the action or concert. Also see your DVD player...'s manual for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Make sure you may ...
...Subwoofer (SW) Front Left (L) Front Right (R) Surround Right (RS) Center (C) Surround Left (LS) Listening position 3 Plug in the receiver's display. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.1 There are explained in the middle of the action or concert. Also see your DVD player...'s manual for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Make sure you may ...
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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- 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...system setup. 8 En SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the front panel. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will not appear if you have a tripod, use it ...
...RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- 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...system setup. 8 En SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the front panel. Use / / / and ENTER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. Important • The Auto MCACC Setup will not appear if you have a tripod, use it ...
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... 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- TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, XM and SIRIUS buttons can be used with SHIFT button. 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between ... reproduction of your system on /off Phase Control (page 10). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 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...
... 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- TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, XM and SIRIUS buttons can be used with SHIFT button. 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO/DIRECT Switches between ... reproduction of your system on /off Phase Control (page 10). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. 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...
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... - iPod CTRL Switches between stereo and mono reception of the TV. DISC (ENTER) Use to enter commands for more on this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to turn on your TV. 28 En If you can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.... Off). SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on a digital TV. 10 SHIFT Press to the TV CTRL button (see page 52...
... - iPod CTRL Switches between stereo and mono reception of the TV. DISC (ENTER) Use to enter commands for more on this ). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to turn on your TV. 28 En If you can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.... Off). SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on a digital TV. 10 SHIFT Press to the TV CTRL button (see page 52...
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 29 En
English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 29 En
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...the current status/mode of movies at low volumes. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you to hear effective surround sound of the receiver, certain options may want to adjust. Check the table below for the ... CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. The defaults, if not stated, are a number 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 ...
...the current status/mode of movies at low volumes. SETUP RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you to hear effective surround sound of the receiver, certain options may want to adjust. Check the table below for the ... CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM RECEIVER AUTO/DIRECT STEREO/ A.L.C. The defaults, if not stated, are a number 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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...• DIGITAL - To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 12) and set the source to PORTABLE on the receiver. 1 Press PORTABLE (SHIFT+iPod) on the remote control. For example, you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in...player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the rear of the receiver. DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on the front panel, set the signal input to this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - 05 Listening to your system Playing other ...
...• DIGITAL - To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 12) and set the source to PORTABLE on the receiver. 1 Press PORTABLE (SHIFT+iPod) on the remote control. For example, you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with your DVD player. 2 When the HDMI option in...player to output multichannel analog audio. 2 Press DVD. 3 Press RECEIVER on the rear of the receiver. DVD 5.1ch shows in Setting the AV options on the front panel, set the signal input to this order. • HDMI (VSX-918V model only) - 05 Listening to your system Playing other ...
Owner's Manual
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... receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your TV. 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 ...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 the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on...
... receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your TV. 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 ...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 the RECEIVER button to switch on.1 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on...
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... the level of each channel using CH SEL and LEVEL +/- Frequencies below the cutoff point will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control.
... the level of each channel using CH SEL and LEVEL +/- Frequencies below the cutoff point will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control.
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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- The receiver will start over. 46 En This should improve the sound quality and allow you to... stations in to do this case, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER). 3 Use the number buttons to enjoy the broadcast. If you make...
...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- The receiver will start over. 46 En This should improve the sound quality and allow you to... stations in to do this case, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER). 3 Use the number buttons to enjoy the broadcast. If you make...
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... Improving FM stereo sound on the remote control to recall the station preset. See Listening to the radio on page 46 for more on this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Press repeatedly to... the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. 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- The display shows ST. Naming station presets For...
... Improving FM stereo sound on the remote control to recall the station preset. See Listening to the radio on page 46 for more on this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. Press repeatedly to... the number buttons. 4 Press ENTER. 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- The display shows ST. Naming station presets For...
Owner's Manual
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... want to control all your system Operating other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have at least one minute of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .2 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RECEIVER. Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL terminal of...
... want to control all your system Operating other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have at least one minute of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using .2 Note • You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RECEIVER. Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL terminal of...
Owner's Manual
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... buttons to enter either '1' (direct on) or '2' (direct off , you can clear all the remote control settings You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds. Clearing all presets and restore the factory default... ). 09 Controlling the rest of your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote if you have been restored to control your system Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R CD XM FM STEREO...
... buttons to enter either '1' (direct on) or '2' (direct off , you can clear all the remote control settings You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for three seconds. Clearing all presets and restore the factory default... ). 09 Controlling the rest of your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote if you have been restored to control your system Selecting preset codes directly RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R CD XM FM STEREO...
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...DTV RETURN Use to choose the GREEN commands on . Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV & Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to select the component • The TV CONTROL buttons on the menu Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV...CTRL button. Controlling the rest of your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for navigating.
...DTV RETURN Use to choose the GREEN commands on . Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV & Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to select the component • The TV CONTROL buttons on the menu Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV...CTRL button. Controlling the rest of your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for navigating.
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... skips to the start of previous tracks. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on this when the...
... skips to the start of previous tracks. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on this when the...
Owner's Manual
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... VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. For best reception, you will also need to coast. FR VSX-918V iPod® is broadcast in superior digital audio from classical to hip hop, XM has something for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to...XM Mini-Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM IN jack on the rear of first generation is connected. 2 When this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the XM Radio input. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Fran...
... VCR OUT VIDEO OPT 2 (TV / SAT) OPT 1 (CD) (ASSIGNABLE) R S P E A K A E R S CE T R SU VDDVD55. For best reception, you will also need to coast. FR VSX-918V iPod® is broadcast in superior digital audio from classical to hip hop, XM has something for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to...XM Mini-Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM IN jack on the rear of first generation is connected. 2 When this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the XM Radio input. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Fran...
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...you're finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display. All rights reserved. For U.S. It is available for XM radio receivers by Neural Audio Corporation. Installation costs and other trademarks are the property of surround elements. Channel blocking is prohibited to copy, decompile..., visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to change. Neural Surround™ employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which the channel is available online at www.xmradio.com. ...
...you're finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display. All rights reserved. For U.S. It is available for XM radio receivers by Neural Audio Corporation. Installation costs and other trademarks are the property of surround elements. Channel blocking is prohibited to copy, decompile..., visit lineup.xmradio.com (US residents) or xmradio.ca (Canadian residents). You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to change. Neural Surround™ employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which the channel is available online at www.xmradio.com. ...