Pioneer VSX-918V, VSX-818V User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-918V VSX-818V

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Operating Instructions

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WARNING

This equipment is not waterproof. To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not place any container filled with liquid near this equipment (such as a vase or flower pot) or expose it to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.

WARNING

Before plugging in for the first time, read the following

section carefully.

The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e.g., 230 V or 120 V) written on the rear panel.

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance : www.eiae.org.

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal. The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defect or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR.

PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

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CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the

unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. Address: 1925 E. DOMINGUEZ ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90801-1760, USA Phone: 1-800-421-1404

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IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Read these instructions.

1) Keep these instructions.

2) Heed all warnings.

3) Follow all instructions.

4) Do not use this apparatus near water.

5) Clean only with dry cloth.

6) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

7) accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as

8) radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

9) grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

10) pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

11) manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

12) table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

13) when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

14) Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Important information about this unit‘s AC outlets Switched total 100 W, 0.8 A MAX

Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by this unit’s STANDBY/ON switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W, 0.8 A.

CAUTION

• Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater or similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can cause this unit to malfunction.

VENTILATION CAUTION

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side).

WARNING

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

CAUTION

To prevent fire hazard, the Class 2 Wiring Cable should be used for connection with speaker, and should be routed away from hazards to avoid damage to the insulation of the cable.

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WARNING

To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any naked flame sources (such as a lighted candle) on the equipment.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +5 ºC to +35 ºC (+41 ºF to +95 ºF); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area, or in locations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light)

CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

Contents

01 Before you start

Checking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Installing the receiver

Ventilation

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02 5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

Better sound using Phase Control

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03 Connecting up

Making cable connections

Analog audio cables Digital audio cables Video cables

Connecting a DVD player and TV

Connecting the multichannel analog

outputs Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box Connecting other audio components

About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacks Connecting using HDMI

About HDMI Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting to the front panel video terminal AC outlet Connecting antennas

Using external antennas Connecting the speakers

Hints on speaker placement

Speaker placement diagrams

Switching the speaker system

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04 Controls and displays

Front panel Display Remote control

Operating range of remote control

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05 Listening to your system

Auto playback Listening in surround sound

Using the Advanced surround effects Listening in stereo Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream Direct Using the Sound Retriever Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB) Setting the AV options

Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36

Selecting the front audio inputs . . . . . . . . . . 36

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06 The System Setup menu

Using 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Crossover Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Speaker Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

07 Using the tuner

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Tuning directly to a station . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Naming station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listening to station presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 48

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09 Controlling the rest of your system

Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directly Direct function Clearing all the remote control settings Controls for TVs Controls for other components Preset Code List

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10 Other connections

Connecting an iPod

Connecting your iPod to the receiver iPod playback

Using XM Radio

Connecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to XM Radio Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presets Using the XM Menu About Neural Surround™ About XM

Using SIRIUS Radio

Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner Listening to SIRIUS Radio Saving channel presets

Using the SIRIUS Menu Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer

flat panel TV

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS" is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and "DTS 96/24" is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

For U.S. and Australia Model

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11 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu The Other Setup menu

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs

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12 Additional information

Troubleshooting

HDMI

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Important information regarding

the HDMI connection

iPod messages

XM radio messages

SIRIUS radio messages Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedance Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unit

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Nederlands

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Before you start01

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 such

hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the

following precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

• Do not use or store batteries in direct sunlight or other excessively hot place, such as inside a car or near a heater. This can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries.

Installing the receiver

• When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface.

Don’t install it on the following places: – on a color TV (the screen may distort) – near a cassette deck (or close to a device that gives off a magnetic field). This may interfere with the sound. – in direct sunlight – in damp or wet areas – in extremely hot or cold areas – in places where there is vibration or other movement – in places that are very dusty – in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as a kitchen)

Ventilation

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat dispersal (at least 20 cm (8 in.) at the top). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions.

20 cm (8 inches)

Receiver

Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to protect the equipment from overheating. To prevent fire hazard, do not place anything directly on top of the unit, make sure the openings are never blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not operate the equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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5 minute guide

Chapter 2:

5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in

Listening to your system

Listening to Surround Sound

With the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.

• Be sure to complete all connections before connecting to an AC power source.

1 Connect your DVD player and TV.

See

Connecting a DVD player and TV

to do this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.

2 Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound.

See

Connecting the speakers

on page 30.

on page 12

on page 20.

Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on the sound. Place your speakers as shown below for the best surround sound effect. Also see

Hints on speaker placement

page 21 for more on this.

Subwoofer (SW)

Front

Left (L)

Surround Left (LS)

Center (C)

Front Right (R)

Surround Right (RS)

Listening position

3 Plug in and switch on the receiver, followed by your DVD player, subwoofer and TV.

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with the TV if you don’t know how to do this.

4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to set up your system.

See

Automatically setting up for surround

sound (MCACC)

on page 8 for more on this.

5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.

Make sure that receiver’s display. If it isn’t, press remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.

DVD/BD

is showing in the

DVD

on the

There are several other sound options you can select. See for more on this.

Listening to your system

on page 30

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Note

1 You may need to set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your DVD

player’s manual for more on this).

2 Depending on your DVD player or source disc, you may only get 2 channel sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set

STANDARD

(see

Listening in surround sound

on page 30 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

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RECEIVER CONTROL

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channel level. After you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for your particular room.

Important

• The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you’ve made.

• Make sure the headphones are unplugged.

Caution

• The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

REC

ANT

MCACC

T.EDIT MENU

RETURNSETUP

AUDIO

ONE TOUCH

COPY

AV PARAMETER

RECEIVER

CD-R

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

TV DVR

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

SOURCE

PORTABLE

iPodDVD

RECEIVER

TOP MENU

GUIDE

CATEGORY

SUBTITLE

ST ST

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2 Connect the microphone to the

PORTABLE

jack on the front panel.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone.

AUX

MCACC

PORTABLE

MASTER VOLUME

If you have a tripod, use it to place the microphone so that it’s about ear level at your normal listening position. Otherwise, place the microphone at ear level using a table or a chair.

3 Press then press the

RECEIVER

SETUP

on the remote control,

button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use

///

and

ENTER

on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press

RETURN

to exit the

current menu.

SETUP

• Press Setup menu.

at any time to exit the System

4 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu then press ENTER.

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

5.Other Setup

: Exit

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

: Exit

Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right)

Try to be as quiet as possible after pressing

ENTER

. The system outputs a series of test

tones to establish the ambient noise level.

Note

1• The screensaver automatically starts after three minutes of inactivity. If you cancel the Auto MCACC Setup at any time, the

receiver automatically exits and no settings will be made.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component or composite connections for system setup.

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5 Follow the instructions on-screen.

• Make sure the microphone is connected.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, it is automatically detected every time you switch on the system. Make sure it is on and the volume is turned up.

• See below for notes regarding background noise 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 your setup. Try to be as quiet as possible while it’s doing this.

1.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Environment Check Ambient Noise [ OK ] Microphone [ ] Speaker YES/NO [ ]

OK OK

:Cancel

• For correct speaker settings, do not adjust the volume during the test tones.

7 Confirm the speaker configuration.

The configuration shown on-screen should reflect the actual speakers you have.

1.Auto MCACC

Check!

Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surround [ YES ] SUB W. [ YES ]

30:Next

:Cancel

If the speaker configuration displayed isn’t correct, use

/

/

to select the speaker and

to change the setting. When you’re

finished, go to the next step.

If you see an error message (

ERR

) in the right side column, there may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting

RETRY

doesn’t fix the problem, turn off the power and check the speaker connections.

8 Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER.

If the screen in step 7 is left untouched for 30 seconds and the

ENTER

button is not pressed in step 8, the Auto MCACC setup will start automatically as shown below.

A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for channel level, speaker distance, and Acoustic Calibration EQ.

1.Auto MCACC

Now Analyzing

Surround Analyzing Speaker System [ ] Speaker Distance [ ] Channel Level [ ] Acoustic Cal EQ [ ]

:Cancel

Again, try to be as quiet as possible while this is happening. It may take 3 to 8 minutes.

9 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! Select ‘SKIP’ to go back to the System Setup menu.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel will light to show the setup is complete.

The settings made in the Auto MCACC Setup should give you excellent surround sound from your system, but it is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on page 37).

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Note

1• Depending on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of around 12 cm (5 inches)

will end up with different size settings. You can correct the setting manually using the

• The subwoofer distance setting may be farther than the actual distance from the listening position. This setting should be accurate (taking delay and room characteristics into account) and generally does not need to be changed.

Speaker Setting

on page 42.

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You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the

Analyzed Data Check

Speaker Setting

• speakers you’ve connected (see page 42 for more on this)

Speaker Distance

• speakers from the listening position (see page 45 for more on this)

Channel Level

• your speaker system (see page 44 for more on this)

Acoustic Cal EQ

• frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room (see page 40 for more on this)

RETURN

Press checking each screen. When you’re finished, select

SKIP

to go back to the System Setup

menu.

Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup

If the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup (too much background noise, echo off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from the microphone) the final settings may be incorrect. Check for household appliances (air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that may be affecting the environment and switch them off if necessary. If there are any instructions showing in the front panel display, please follow them.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the operation of the microphone. If this seems to be happening, switch off the TV when doing the Auto MCACC Setup.

screen:

– The size and number of

– The distance of your

– The overall balance of

– Adjustments to the

after you have finished

Better sound using Phase Control

This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/ or coloring of the sound (see illustration below).

P H A

E C

O N

T R O

L O

P H A

E C

O N

T R O

L O

Sound source

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Phase Control technology provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching

for an optimal sound image at your listening position. The default setting is on and we recommend leaving Phase Control switched on for all sound sources.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

PHASE

• Press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to switch on phase correction.

STANDARD

DIALOG

ADV SURR

SOUND

RETRIEVER

Listening position

Note

1 Phase matching is a very important factor in achieving proper sound reproduction. If two waveforms are ‘in phase’, they crest

and trough together, resulting in increased amplitude, clarity and presence of the sound signal. If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as shown in the upper section of the diagram above) then the sound will be ‘out of phase’ and an unreliable sound image will be produced.

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Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

Important

• Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

• Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver.

Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable

Video cables

Standard RCA video cables

These cables are the most common type of video connection and are used to connect to the composite video terminals. The yellow plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.

tandard RCA video cable

Component video cables

Use component video cables to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source. The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance ( and

PR) signals and then output. In this way,

interference between the signals is avoided.

) signal and the color (

Component video cables

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Right (red)

Left (white)

Note

1• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

• When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

• You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

Green (Y)

Blue (P

Red (P

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Connecting a DVD player and TV

This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver.

1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/BD) input on this receiver.

Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.

2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs DVD player to the DVD/BD inputs on this receiver.

Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.

• If your DVD player has multichannel

3 Connect the analog audio outputs from your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on this receiver.

This will allow you to play the sound from the TV’s built-in tuner. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this.

• If your TV has a built-in digital decoder, you

4 Connect the MONITOR OUT video jack on this receiver to a video input on your TV.

Use a standard RCA video cable to connect to the composite video jack.

on your

analog outputs, see

multichannel analog outputs

Connecting the

on page 13

for how to connect it.

can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the

(TV/SAT)

input on this receiver. Use an

DIGITAL OPT 2

optical cable for the connection.

VSX-918V

DVD player

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

TV / SAT) IN

OUT

(

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVD / BD

(

ASSIGNABLE

)

OUT

)

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

AUX

CD-R / TAPE

/ MD

DVD / BD

DVD

FRONT

/ BD IN

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

/ SAT

/ SAT IN

DVR

/ VCR IN DVR / VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

LOOP

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPT

(

TV / SAT

OPT

(CD)

)

S P E A K E R S

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

)

Note

1 If your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to the optical input on this receiver using an optical

cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (see

Assign menu

2 This connection will allow you to make analog recordings from your DVD player. 3 If your player also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See

for more on this.

4 See

your TV.

on page 64).

Using the component video jacks

on page 16 if you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to

connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

Using the component video jacks

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but

The Input

on page 16

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Connecting the multichannel analog outputs

For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. In this case, you can connect them to the multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel inputs of this receiver as shown below.

VSX-918V

AUX

CD-R / TAPE / MD

DVD / BD

FRONT

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

TV / SAT

DVR / VCR

R L

FRONT

OUTPUT

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

DIGITAL IN

CONTROL

OPT

OUT

(

TV / SAT

CENTER OUTPUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPT

(CD)

)

R L

SURROUND

OUTPUT

S P E A K E R S

LOOP

DVD / BD IN

TV / SAT IN

DVR / VCR IN

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

(

TV / SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

OUT

(

)

DVD / BD

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

)

SUB

CEN-

WOOFER

TER

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

FRONT

WOOFER OUTPUT

SUB-

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the set-top box component to the TV/SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.

2 If your set-top box has a digital output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

The example shows an optical connection to the

DIGITAL OPT 2 (TV/SAT)

AV OUT

DVD / BD

AUX

CD-R / TAPE

/ MD

FRONT

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

TV / SAT

DVR / VCR

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

LOOP

DVD / BD IN

TV / SAT IN

DVR / VCR IN

VIDEOAUDIOR

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

(

TV / SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVD / BD

(

ASSIGNABLE

VSX-918V

)

OUT

)

AUDIO VIDEO

input.

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL OUT

(

TV / SAT

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OPT

)

OPT

(CD)

)

S P E A

K E R S

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Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top box

Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called ‘set-top boxes’.

Note

1 The multichannel input can only be used when 2 If you’ve already connected your TV to the

need to press the input select button for the input you connected the set-top box to.

3 See

Using the component video jacks

4 If your set-top box only has a coaxial digital output, you can connect it to the coaxial input on this receiver using a coaxial digital

audio cable. When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (see

Input Assign menu

on page 64).

on page 16 if your set-top box also has a component video output.

DVD 5.1ch

TV/SAT

inputs, simply choose another input. However, to receive a signal, you’ll

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

is selected (see page 36).

STB

The

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Connecting other audio components

The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting. Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component.

1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on the receiver as shown.

The example shows an optical connection to the

DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD)

input.

2 If necessary, connect the analog audio outputs of the component to a set of spare audio inputs on this receiver.

You’ll need to make this connection for components without a digital output, or if you want to record from a digital component. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown.

3 If you’re connecting a recorder, connect the analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs on the recorder.

The example shows an analog connection to the

CD-R/TAPE/MD

analog output jack using

a stereo RCA phono cable.

VSX-918V

AUX

CD-R / TAPE

/ MD

DVD / BD

FRONT

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

TV / SAT

DVR / VCR

DVD / BD IN

TV / SAT IN

DVR / VCR IN

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

LOOP

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

TV / SAT) IN

HDMI

OUT

(

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVD / BD

(

ASSIGNABLE

)

OUT

)

AUDIO VIDEO

123

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

OUT

PLAY

DIGITAL OUT

CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc.

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

(

TV / SAT

OPT

)

OPT

(CD)

)

S P E A

K E R S

OPTICALCOAXIAL

About the WMA9 Pro decoder

This unit has an on-board Windows Media® Audio 9 Professional (WMA9 Pro) decoder, so it is possible to playback WMA9 Pro-encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Procompatible player.

However, the connected DVD player, set-top box, etc. must be able to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output.

Note

1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to/from digital components (like

an MD) to/from analog components.

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Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources

This receiver has audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or digital video recorders, including VCRs and HDD/DVD recorders.

1 Connect a set of audio/video outputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.

2 Connect a set of audio/video inputs on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO outputs on this receiver.

Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the video connection.

3 If your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to a digital input on this receiver.

The example shows a recorder connected to the

DIGITAL OPT 1 (CD)

input.

R L

AUDIO OUT

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

VSX-918V

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

TV / SAT) IN

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

OUT

(

)

DVD / BD

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

PLAY

VIDEO OUT

DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.

AUX

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

LOOP

DVD / BD

DVD

FRONT

/ BD IN

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

/ SAT

/ SAT IN

DVR

/ VCR IN DVR / VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

R L

REC

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

ANTENNA

FM UNB

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICALCOAXIAL

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TV / S

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(CD)

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Note

1 If your video component also has a component video output, you can connect this too. See

on page 16 for more on this.

2 In this case, you’ll need to tell the receiver which digital input you connected the component to (see

on page 64).

Using the component video jacks

The Input Assign menu

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Using the component video jacks

Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with your TV and source component to check whether they are compatible with progressive-scan video.

Important

• If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you must also have your TV connected to this receiver’s

VIDEO MONITOR OUT

1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs on this receiver.

Use a three-way component video cable for the connection.

2 If necessary, assign the component video inputs to the input source you’ve connected.

This only needs to be done if you didn’t connect according to the following defaults:

Component 1

•

Component 2

•

Component 3

See

Assigning the component video inputs

– – –

DVD TV DVR

page 65 for more on this.

3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on your TV or monitor.

Use a three-way component video cable.

COMPONENT

jacks.

Connecting using HDMI

If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.

The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVDAudio (see below for limitations), Video CD/ Super VCD, CD and MP3.

HDMI/DVI-equipped component

HDMI OUT

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

TV / SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

VSX-818V

HDMI IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

model only)

AUX

CD-R

/ TAPE

)

ASSIGNABLE

COAX DVD / BD

)

/ MD

OUT

DVD / BD

DVD

FRONT

OUT

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV

/ BD IN

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

TV / SAT

DVR

/ VCR IN

DVR / VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

(VSX-818V

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

LOOP

TV / SAT IN

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

SUB WOOFER PREOUT

MONITOR OUT

DVR / VCR OUT

OPT

)

TV / SAT

OPT

(CD)

)

S P E A

K E R S

The illustration shows the VSX-818V, but connections for the VSX-918V are the same.

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1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.

2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor.

• The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing left for correct alignment with the connector on the player.

VSX-818V model only:

your HDMI component through this system, make analog and/or digital connections as necessary.

On the rear panel, you must connect to the audio jacks from a set of audio/video inputs (for example, illustration).

• Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or flat panel TV (though no sound will be heard from this receiver).

4 Assign the HDMI input(s) you connected to the corresponding input source.

After connecting, you must specify which input(s) you are using for your HDMI component in page 65.

5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in the previous step, then press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) after press RECEIVER button to select the audio input signal.

You can also use the front panel controls to do this (see

VSX-918V model only:

• parameter in page 35 to to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or flat panel TV (no sound will be heard from this receiver).

DVR/VCR

Assigning the HDMI inputs

Choosing the input signal

THRU

To hear audio from

as shown in the

on page 36).

Set the HDMI

Setting the AV options

(THROUGH) if you want

• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be displayed. In this case, use a (analog) composite connection.

• The signals input from the analog (composite and component) video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT.

About HDMI

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays.

HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2.2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack

Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the button. Press

PORTABLE

input. Use a stereo mini-jack cable

VIDEO/PORTABLE

and select

to connect a digital audio player, etc.

This receiver

AUX

MCACC

PORTABLE

AUDIO OUT

Digital audio player, etc.

MASTER VOLUME

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the button. Press

VIDEO

input. There are standard audio/video jacks. Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections.

VIDEO/PORTABLE

and select

AC outlet

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver’s power switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

• This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use (ex. when on vacation).

AC OUTLET

120 V 60 Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX

0.8 A MAX

Caution

•

Do not connect a TV set

similar appliance to this unit’s AC outlet.

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.

• Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can exceed the 100 W maximum when playing sources at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet.

, monitor, heater, or

his receiver

iPod

VIDEO

SIRIUS

iPod DIRECT

MCACC

PORTABLE

AUX

FM/AM

AUDIO RL

Video camera

(etc.)

LVIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

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Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see

Using external antennas

fig. a fig. b fig. c

1 Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2 Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3 Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow ( clip the loop onto the stand (

• If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with

fig. c

screws (

) before clipping the loop to

the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4 Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5 Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

FM UNBAL

LOOP

Ω

below).

fig. a

fig. b

) then

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna.

FM UNBAL

F connector

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m (15 ft. to 18 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor

FM UNBAL

antenna

Ω

LOOP

5 m to 6 m

(15 ft. to 18 ft.)

Ω

LOOP

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

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Connecting the speakers

A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see page 42) to

LARGE

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative ( receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6

Ω

to 16 Ω (please see

speaker impedance

use speakers with an impedance of less than 8

Ω

VSX-918V

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

)

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

(

TV / SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

OUT

(

)

(

)

DVD / BD

(

)

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO VIDEO

Speaker Setting

+/–

) terminals on the

on page 72 if you plan to

ANTENNA

AUX

FM UNBAL

CONTROL

OUT

PLAY

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

REC

LOOP

DVD / BD

DVD

SUB

FRONT

/ BD IN

WOOFER

DVD5.1

PREOUT

CH INPUT

MONITOR

OUT

/ SAT

/ SAT IN

DVR

/ VCR OUT

/ VCR IN

DVR

/ VCR

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPT

(

)

(

)

TV / SAT

OPT

(CD)

)

CEN-

TER

SURROUND

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

FRONT SURROUND CENTER

Switching the

SUB

WOOFER

SIRIUS IN

(

)

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

(

DVR / VCR) IN

PBP

MONITOR OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

RLRLL

You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. Make sure to review

speaker placement

on page 21 when placing

the speakers in another room. See

the speaker system

on page 22 for the listening

options with this setup.

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

AC OUTLET

(

DVD / BD) IN

PBP

(

TV / SAT) IN

AC OUTLET

Hints on

Switching

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

Speaker system B

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Bare wire connections

A-Speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

123

10 mm (3/8 in.)

B-Speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire.

3 Release the tabs.

10 mm (3/8 in.)

Caution

• These speaker terminals carry

HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage

the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts.

• Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

. To prevent

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that

provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

• If you’re using a center speaker, place the front speakers at a wider angle. If not, place them at a narrower angle.

• Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

• It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less of an angle for bigger rooms.

• Surround speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm (a foot-and-a-half to three feet) higher than your ears and titled slightly downward. Make sure the speakers don’t face each other.

• To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown next page. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

the speaker manufacturer

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Caution

• If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically.

Speaker placement diagrams

The following illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups.

3-D view of

Overhead view of speaker setup

5.1 channel

Front

left

speaker setup

Front rightCenter

Switching the speaker system

Three speaker system settings are possible using the

• Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting.

Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option:

•

SPEAKERS

RETRIEVER

SPA

– Sound is output from the speakers

SOUND

button.

VSB MODE

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

SELECT

connected to the A speaker terminals (multichannel playback is possible).

SPB

– Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B (only stereo playback is possible).

SPAB

– Sound is output from speaker system A (no sound is output from the Center and the Surround speaker), the two speakers in speaker system B, and the subwoofer. Multichannel sources are downmixed for stereo output from speaker systems A and B.

Subwoofer

Surround

left

Listening position

Note

1• The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in

no sound is heard from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is not downmixed).

• All speaker systems (except speaker system B connections) are switched off when headphones are connected.

Surround

right

Speaker Setting

on page 42. However, if SPB is selected above,

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Controls and displays

Chapter 4:

Controls and displays

Front panel

Illustration shows the VSX-918V model

SELECTOR

INPUT

PHONES

23 4 6 7

PHASE

PHONES

CONTROL

DIGITAL PRECISION

VIDEO/PORTABLE

PROCESSING

CD/CD-R

SIGNAL SELECT

RETRIEVER

DVRTV

SOUND

SPEAKERS

VSB MODE

DVD

STANDBY/ON

iPod

FM/AM

AUDIO RL

VIDEO

SIRIUS

iPod DIRECT

8 9

SOUND

RETRIEVER

VSB MODE

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL SELECT

14 15 16 17

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

AUX

MCACC

PORTABLE

18 19

PHASE

CONTROL

STEREO /

A.L.C.

CONTROL

STEREO /

A.L.C.

ACOUSTICEQPHASE

STANDARD

ACOUSTIC

STANDARD

VSX-918V

AUTO SURR /

STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED SURROUND

VOLUME

AUTO SURR /

STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED SURROUND

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

STANDBY/ON

INPUT SELECTOR

dial

Selects an input source.

3 Input select buttons

Selects an input source.

4 Digital Precision Processing indicator

(VSX-918V model only)

Lights to indicate digital processing.

5 Character display

See

Display

on page 24.

MCACC

indicator

Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ (page 33) is on (Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically

ALL CH ADJUST

set to

after the Auto MCACC

Setup (page 8) or EQ Auto Setup (page 40)).

MASTER VOLUME

AUDIO/VIDEO

See

Connecting to the front panel video terminal

dial

input

on page 18.

iPod DIRECT

terminal

Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source (page 55).

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MCACC PORTABLE

Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 18).

PHONES

jack

Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers (except speaker system B connections)).

ST +/–

Use to select preset radio stations (page 47).

TUNE +/–

Used to find radio frequencies (page 46).

SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 32).

VSB MODE

Press to switch on/off Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 33).

SPEAKERS

Use to change the speaker system (page 22) and the impedance setting (page 72).

17 SIGNAL SELECT

Selects an input signal (page 36).

jack

PHASE CONTROL

Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10).

ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 33).

20 Listening mode buttons

AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT

Switches between Auto surround mode (

Auto playback

on page 30) and Stream Direct playback. Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 32).

STEREO/A.L.C.

Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 31) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 32).

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various

Pro Logic II options

(page 30).

ADVANCED SURROUND

Switches between the various surround modes

(page 31).

Display

1234567118910

SIGNAL

Lights to indicate the type of input signal:

indicators

AUTO

Lights when

AUTO

signal select is on.

[]

SPAB

[]

125

1514 16 1713 18 19

DIGITAL

Lights when a digital audio signal is detected.

DIGITAL

Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected.

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ANALOG

Lights when an analog signal is detected.

DTS

Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected.

Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal.

DIGITAL

Lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal.

PRO LOGIC II

Lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding (see

Listening in surround sound

VIR. SB

on page 30).

Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 33).

DIRECT

Lights when source Stream Direct playback is in use. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source.

AUTO SURR.

Lights when Auto Surround (see on page 30) or XM HD Surround

Auto playback

(page 58)

on.

ATT

Lights when

ANALOG ATT

is used to attenuate

(reduce) the level of the analog input signal

(page 28)

SLEEP

Lights when the sleep mode is active (page 28).

Tuner

indicators

MONO

Lights when the mono mode is set using the

MPX

button.

/ STEREO

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

11 Speaker indicators

Lights to indicate the current speaker system,

and/or B (page 22).

12 Character display

ADV.SURR.

(Advanced Surround)

Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected.

WMA9 Pro

Lights to indicate decoding of a WMA9 Pro signal.

MIDNIGHT

Lights during Midnight listening (page 34).

D.E.

Lights when Dialog Enhancement is switched on (page 35).

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 each channel in

Calibration EQ settings

Checking your Acoustic

on page 42. Also, L and R light when the Sound Retriever is active (page 32).

In addition, the HDMI connection state is displayed as shown below.

Blinks when connecting an HDMI-equipped component: lights when the component is connected (page 16).

[]

]

[

[]

HDMI indicator

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/ TUNED

Lights when a broadcast is being received.

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Remote control

Illustration shows the VSX-918V model

RECEIVER

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R

AUTO/ DIRECT

PHASE

MUTE

ONE TOUCH

COPY

AV PARAMETER TOP MENU

GUIDE

CATEGORY

SUBTITLE

HDD

TUNER DISP

MIDNIGHT

SIGNAL SEL

INFO

SHIFT

INPUT SELECT

TV DVR

STEREO/

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

CH SEL

MASTER VOLUME

RECEIVER CONTROL

ST ST

DVD MEMORY

CLASS

ANALOG ATT

INPUT

SELECT

SOURCE

PORTABLE

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

ADV SURR

STANDARD

SOUND

DIALOG

RETRIEVER

LEVEL

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

RETURNSETUP

REC ANT AUDIO

REC STOP

MPX

D.ACCESS

ENTER

DIMMER SLEEP

iPod CTRL

TV CONTROL

TV CH

TV VOL

RECEIVER

1 INPUT SELECT

Use to select the input source (use

INPUT SELECT



RECEIVER

Switches the receiver between standby and on.

iPodDVD

T.EDIT MENU

DISC

SHIFT

for

MULTI CONTROL

buttons

Press to select control of other components (see

Controlling the rest of your system

TV CTRL, PORTABLE, CD-R, XM

buttons can be used with

RECEIVER CONTROL

SHIFT

buttons

on page 49).

and

SIRIUS

button.

AUTO/DIRECT

Switches between Auto surround mode (

Auto playback

on page 30) and Stream Direct playback. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source

(page 32).

STEREO/A.L.C.

Switches between stereo playback, Auto level control stereo mode (page 31) and Front Stage Surround Advance modes (page 32).

STANDARD

Press for Standard decoding and to switch between

Pro Logic II options (page 30).

ADV SURR

Switches between the various surround

(page 31).

modes

PHASE

Press to switch on/off Phase Control (page 10).

ACOUSTIC EQ

Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting (page 33).

DIALOG

Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35).

SOUND RETRIEVER

Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources (page 32).

MUTE

Mutes/unmutes the sound.

CH SEL

Press repeatedly to select a channel, then

LEVEL +/–

use

to adjust the level (page 44).

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LEVEL +/–

Use to adjust the channel levels.

MASTER VOLUME +/–

Use to set the listening volume.

5 System Setup and Component control buttons

The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding

MULTI CONTROL RECEIVER

AV PARAMETER

Use to access the AV options.

TOP MENU

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

ONE TOUCH COPY*

Copies the currently playing title from DVD to HDD or vice-versa.

GUIDE

Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.

CATEGORY

Press to browse digital radio broadcasts.

SETUP

Press to access the System Setup menu (page 37). Also functions as the button for DVD/DVR units.

T.EDIT

Memorizes/names stations for recall (page 47).

Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.

RETURN

Confirm and exit the current menu screen.

CH +/–*

Use to select channels for DVD/DVR units.



Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (page 37). Also used to control DVD menus/options.

, etc.).

(TUNE

button (

/

DVD, DVR

, ST

/

SETUP

), ENTER

Use the find radio frequencies (page 46) and the



stations (page 47).

7 Component control buttons

The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the

The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding example a DTV)).

8 Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 46) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. There are other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.)

TUNE

/

buttons can be used to

/

buttons can be used to select preset radio

MULTI CONTROL

DVD, DVR

SUBTITLE*

Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.



REC*

Start recording.

AUDIO*

Changes the audio language or channel on DVD discs.

HDD*, DVD*

These buttons switch between the hard disk and DVD controls for HDD/DVD recorders.

REC STOP*

Stops recording.

ANT

Use to select the VHF/UHF antennas or Cable TV.

MEMORY

Use to register a song title you are currently listening to.

or TV (when connected to

buttons.

button (for

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TUNER DISP*

Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 47).

CLASS*

Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 47).

MPX*

Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46).

D.ACCESS*

After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46).

MIDNIGHT

Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening

ANALOG ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (

– 60 min – 90 min – Off

the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing

SIGNAL SEL

Use to select an input signal (page 36).

SR +

Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 63).

iPod CTRL

Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 57).

DISC (ENTER)

Use to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also use to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

(page 34).

SLEEP

once.

(VSX-918V model only)

30 min

). You can check

9 INFO

Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV.

SHIFT

Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 52 for more on this).

13 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons ( button to set up surround sound (page 37).

14 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the

TV CTRL

this).



Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the TV input signal.

TV CH +/–

Use to select channels.

TV VOL +/–

Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

TV CTRL

TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL

button (see page 51 for more on

) in this section.

SETUP

, etc)). Also use this

button. Thus if you

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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.

D O W N

7 m (23 ft.)

D O W N

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Chapter 5:

Listening to your system

Important

• Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources).

Auto playback

The simplest, most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature. With this, the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you’re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

PHASE

• While listening to a source, press AUTO/DIRECT

for auto playback of a

source.

Press repeatedly until briefly in the display (it will then show the decoding or playback format). Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed.

• When listening to XM Radio, selects the XM HD Surround feature (page 58).

ADV SURR

STANDARD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

DIALOG

AUTOSURR.

AUTO/DIRECT

shows

Listening in surround sound

Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound. However, the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you’re listening to.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

PHASE

• While listening to a source, press

STANDARD

If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display.

With two channel sources

repeatedly to select from:

Pro Logic II MOVIE

• sound, especially suited to movie sources

•

Pro Logic II MUSIC3 – Up to 5.1

channel sound, especially suited to music sources

Pro Logic II GAME

• sound, especially suited for video games

•

PRO LOGIC

– 4.1 channel surround

sound

ADV SURR

STANDARD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

DIALOG

, press

– Up to 5.1 channel

STANDARD

Note

1• Stereo surround (matrix) formats are decoded accordingly using 2

above for more on these decoding formats).

• The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 For more options using this button, see 3 When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, there are three further parameters you can adjust:

Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama. See

Using Stream Direct

Setting the AV options

on page 32.

Pro Logic II MOVIE

on page 34 to adjust them.

(see

Listening in surround sound

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Listening to your system

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes

with various soundtracks to see which you like.

STEREO/

• Press

AUTO/DIRECT

PHASE

ADV SURR

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

ADV SURR

STANDARD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

DIALOG

repeatedly to select a

listening mode.

•

ACTION

– Designed for action movies with

dynamic soundtracks.

•

DRAMA

– Designed for movies with lots of

dialog.

•

MONOFILM

– Creates surround sound

from mono soundtracks.

•

ENT.SHOW

•

EXPANDED

field.

•

TV SURR.

– Suitable for musical sources. – Creates an extra wide stereo

– Provides surround sound for

both mono and stereo TV sources.

•

ADV.GAME – Suitable for video games.

•

SPORTS

•

ROCK/POP

– Suitable for sports programs.

– Creates a live concert sound

for rock and/or pop music.

•

UNPLUGED

– Suitable for acoustic music

sources.

•

X-STEREO

– Gives multichannel sound to a

stereo source, using all of your speakers.

•

PHONESUR.

– Creates the effect of overall

surround with headphones.

Listening in stereo

When you select source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo. In the Auto level control stereo mode (A.L.C.), this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player.

• While listening to a source, press

STEREO/A.L.C.

Press repeatedly to switch between:

STEREO

• surround settings and you can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone functions.

A.L.C. – Listening in Auto level control

• stereo mode.

•

F.S.S.FOCUS

Surround Advance

this.

F.S.S. WIDE – See

•

Surround Advance

this.

STEREO

AUTO/DIRECT

PHASE

you will hear the

STEREO/

STANDARD

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG

ADV SURR

SOUND

RETRIEVER

for stereo playback.

– The audio is heard with your

– See

Using Front Stage

on page 32 for more on

Using Front Stage

on page 32 for more on

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Note

1• If you press

• When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the

Setting the AV options

2 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).

ADV SURR

on page 34.

with the headphones connected,

PHONESUR.

will automatically be selected.

EFFECT

parameter in

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Using Front Stage Surround Advance

The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

PHASE

• While listening to a source, press

A.L.C.

to select Front Stage Surround Advance

modes.

•

STEREO

– See

Listening in stereo

page 31 for more on this.

A.L.C. – See

•

Listening in stereo

for more on this.

•

F.S.S.FOCUS

– Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges.

F.S.S. WIDE

• sound effect to a wider area than mode.

FOCUS position (Recommend)

Front left

speaker

– Use to provide a surround

Front right

speaker

ADV SURR

STANDARD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

DIALOG

STEREO/

on page 31

FOCUS

WIDE position

Front left

speaker

Front right

speaker

Using Stream Direct

Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source. All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

PHASE

• While listening to a source, press

DIRECT

to select Stream Direct mode.

•

AUTOSURR.

– See

ADV SURR

STANDARD

RETRIEVER

DIALOG

Auto playback

SOUND

AUTO/

page 30.

DIRECT

•

– Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance), as well as with dual mono settings. You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal. For analog sources, only Channel Level can be set. All other digital processing can not be set.

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2-channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

PHASE

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

STANDARD

DIALOG

ADV SURR

SOUND

RETRIEVER

Note

1 When using

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

2 The Sound Retriever is only applicable to 2-channel sources.

F.S.S. WIDE

, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed. For more on this, refer to

on page 8.

• Press

SOUND RETRIEVER to switch the

sound retriever on or off.

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Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ

• Default setting: Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting)

You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in

setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

page 8 or

Acoustic Calibration EQ

Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization.

• While listening to a source, press

ACOUSTIC EQ

Press repeatedly to select between:

ALL CH

• any one channel.

F. ALIGN

• accordance with the front speaker settings.

CUSTOM 1/2

•

EQ OFF

•

– Switches Acoustic Calibration

EQ off.

The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active.

OFF / ALL CH

(after the

Automatically

on page 40.

STEREO/

AUTO/DIRECT

PHASE

A.L.C.

ACOUSTIC

ADV SURR

STANDARD

SOUND

RETRIEVER

DIALOG

– No special weighting is given to

– All speakers are heard in

– Custom settings

Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB)

Selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. For example, you can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information (for example, 5.1 encoded material) with emulated 6.1 encoding ( may sound better in the 5.1 format for which it was originally encoded. In this case you can simply switch it off (

Depending on the input signal and the Listening Mode, the Virtual Surround Back mode may not be effective.

•

a virtual surround back channel option.

Each press cycles through the options as follows:

•

VSB ON

). Sometimes the material

SELECTOR

VSB OFF

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

).2

PHASE

CONTROL

RETRIEVER

DVRTV

VIDEO/PORTABLE

SOUND

SIGNAL SELECT

SPEAKERS

VSB MODE

DVD

PHONES

Press VSB MODE (front panel) to select

VSB ON

– Virtual Surround Back is always used (for example, on 5.1 encoded material)

VSB OFF

– Virtual Surround Back mode is

switched off

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1 You can’t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with

effect with headphones.

2 The Virtual Surround Back mode is not effective when using headphones, Stream Direct, Stereo, Auto level control stereo

mode, Front Stage Surround Advance mode. It is also unavailable if the surround speaker is set to page 42.

DVD 5.1ch

, Stream Direct mode, WMA9 Pro or XM HD Surround, and it has no

Speaker Setting

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Setting the AV options

There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

• The AV Parameter menu is not available with

DVD 5.1ch

(

SIGNAL SELECT

signal

on page 36).

• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AV Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

selected by

) (see

Choosing the input

SIGNAL SEL

ONE TOUCH

RECEIVER

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

CD-R

AUTO/DIRECT

1 Press then press

2 Use adjust.

Depending on the current status/mode of the

SOURCE

PORTABLE

TV CTRL

TV DVR

STEREO/

A.L.C.

iPodDVD

SIRIUS

RECEIVER

ADV SURR

STANDARD

RECEIVER

on the remote control,

AV PARAMETER

/

to select the setting you want to

COPY

AV PARAMETER

TOP MENU

ST ST

GUIDE

CATEGORY

button.

receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

3 Use

/

to set it as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

4 Press

RETURN

to confirm and exit the

menu.

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

T.EDIT MENU

RETURNSETUP

Setting

MIDNIGHT

LOUDNESS

BASS

TREBLE

CENTER WIDTH

(Applicable only when using a center speaker)

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

EFFECT

What it does Option(s)

Allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volumes.

Used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes.

Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble.

Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or

M/L OFF

MIDNIGHT

LOUDNESS

–6 to +6 (dB)

Default:

(dB)

–6 to +6 (dB)

Default:

(dB)

0 to 7

Default:

narrower (lower settings).

Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).

Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced

–3 to +3

Default:

OFF

10 to 90

Surround mode (each mode can be set separately).

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Listening to your system

Setting

DUAL MONO

DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

Dialog Enhancement

Sound Delay

(VSX-918V model only)

LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate)

HDMI

(VSX-918V model only)

What it does Option(s)

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played.

Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes).

Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match the presentation of the video.

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultralow bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to –10 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel.

Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV.

ch1

Channel 1 is heard only

ch2

Channel 2 is heard only

Lch1.Rch2

Both channels heard from front speakers

1 second = 30 frames

LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/

–

OFF

MAX

MID

OFF

0.0

to 6.0 (frames)

(NTSC)

LFEATT 0

LFEATT ** (OFF)

THRU (Through)

(0 dB)

AMP

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You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using

The tone controls are only available when Stereo, Auto level control stereo mode or Front Stage Surround Advance mode are selected (except when

Only available with 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.

You can change the Dialog Enhancement options at any time by using

STEREO

is selected using

MIDNIGHT

AUTOSURR.

DIALOG

button.

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Listening to your system05

Playing other sources

1 Turn on the power of the playback component.

2 Turn on the power of the receiver.

When set to

DIGITAL

lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and

DTS

lights when a DTS signal is input.

VSX-918V model only:

selected, the indicators are off (see page 24).

When the

ANALOG

AUTO, 2

and

HDMI

DIGITAL

3 Select the source you want to playback.

Use the

MULTI CONTROL

SELECTOR

4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

Choosing the input signal

• Default setting:

You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.

1 Press

2 Press select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the following:

•

RECEIVER

SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT)

AUTO

– The input signal is automatically

selected from the

only)

DIGITAL

HDMI

(VSX-918V model only)

HDMI signal.

DVD 5.1ch

– See

multichannel analog inputs

ANALOG DIGITAL

– Selects the analog inputs.

– Selects the digital input.

buttons (

INPUT

AUTO

on the remote control.

HDMI (VSX-918V model

and

ANALOG

in this order.

– Selects an

Selecting the

below.

Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to this receiver (page 13), you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound.

1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.

For example, you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio.

2 Press

3 Press then press

DVD

RECEIVER

SIGNAL SEL

on the remote control,

to select the

multichannel analog inputs.

DVD 5.1ch ANALOG

shows in the display and the

indicator lights.

Selecting the front audio inputs

When playing back a component connected to the

MCACC PORTABLE

set the source to

1 Press

PORTABLE (SHIFT+iPod

remote control.

You can also select the source by pressing

jack on the front panel,

PORTABLE

on the receiver.

) on the

VIDEO/PORTABLE on the front panel.

2 Playback the connected component.

Note

1• This receiver can only playback Dolby Digital, PCM (32 kHz to 96 kHz), DTS and WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. With other

digital signal formats, set to ANALOG.

• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make

the proper digital connections (page 12) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set to THRU (THROUGH), the sound will be heard through your

TV, not from this receiver.

3 During playback from the multichannel inputs, you can’t use any of the sound features/modes and only the volume and

channel levels can be set.

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The System Setup menu

RECEIVER CONTROL

Chapter 6:

The System Setup menu

•

Using the System Setup menu

The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speaker system settings to your liking.

TUNE

T.EDIT MENU

ENTER

TUNE

RETURNSETUP

REC ANT AUDIO

to confirm

: Exit

ONE TOUCH

COPY

AV PARAMETER

RECEIVER

CD-R

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

TV DVR

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

SOURCE

PORTABLE

iPodDVD

RECEIVER

TOP MENU

GUIDE

CATEGORY

SUBTITLE

ST ST

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Use the  RECEIVER

2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.

button to switch on.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use

///

and

ENTER

on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press

RETURN

and exit the current menu.

3 Select the setting you want to adjust.

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

5.Other Setup

: Exit

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right)

Auto MCACC

effective automatic surround setup (see

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

Manual MCACC

• settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see

speaker setup

Manual SP Setup

• number, distance and overall balance of the speakers you’ve connected (see

Manual speaker setup

Input Assign

• connected to the digital, component video and HDMI inputs (see

on page 64).

Other Setup

• Make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver (see

Setup menu

Manual MCACC speaker setup

You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you’re more familiar with the system. Before making these settings, you should have already completed

setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

page 8. You only need to make these settings once

(unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers).

– This is a quick and

on page 8).

– Fine tune your speaker

Manual MCACC

below).

– Specify the size,

on page 42).

– Specify what you’ve

The Input Assign

(VSX-918V model only)

on page 66).

–

The Other

Automatically

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Note

1 If headphones are connected to the receiver, disconnect them. 2• You can’t use the System Setup menu when the iPod, XM Radio, SIRIUS Radio or PORTABLE input is selected.

• Press

SETUP

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV. Use component or composite connections for system setup.

at any time to exit the System Setup menu.

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The System Setup menu06

Important

• For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See

Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC)

how to do this. Also see

when using the Auto MCACC Setup

page 10 for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference.

• If you’re using a subwoofer, switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary.

1 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu.

See

Using the System Setup menu

if you’re not already at this screen.

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

5.Other Setup

2 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in order.

Fine Ch Level

• the overall balance of your speaker system (see

Fine Channel Level

•

Fine SP Distance

settings for your speaker system (see

Speaker Distance

The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in

Acoustic Calibration EQ

EQ AUTO Setting

• characteristics of your room and automatically adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system (see

Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically

page 40).

on page 8 if you’re unsure

CATEGORY

1 Press FM or AM to select the band.

2 Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuning

To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuning

To change the frequency one step at a time, press

TUNE

Tuning directly to a

TUNER DISP

MIDNIGHT

SIGNAL SEL

T.EDIT MENU

/

CLASS

ANALOG ATT

INFO

INPUT

SHIFT

SELECT

RECEIVER

on page 47

MPX

DIMMER

TV CONTROL

TV CH

TUNE

D.ACCESS

ENTER

SLEEP

iPod CTRL

TV VOL

DISC

/

High speed tuning

Press and hold

TUNE

/

for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM stereo sound

If the (tuned) or (stereo) indicators don’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the

(SHIFT+3)

button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

Tuning directly to a station

Sometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control.

1 Press FM or AM to select the band.

2 Press

3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to

6, 0, 0

If you make a mistake halfway through, press

D.ACCESS

start over.

D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER

106.00

(FM), press 1, 0,

twice to cancel the frequency and

MPX

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Using the tuner

SIRIUS

CD R

1 Choose the station preset you want to

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This unit can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations each. When saving an FM frequency, the setting (see page 46) is also stored.

AV PARAMETER TOP MENU

GUIDE

CATEGORY

Improving FM stereo sound

AUTO/DIRECT

PHASE

MUTE

ONE TOUCH

COPY

ACOUSTIC

RECEIVER CONTROL

ST ST

STEREO/

A.L.C.

CH SEL

MASTER VOLUME

TUNE

ENTER

TUNE

STANDARD

DIALOG

ADV SURR

RETRIEVER

LEVEL

RECEIVER

SOUND

T.EDIT

TUNER DISP

CLASS

MIDNIGHT

ANALOG ATT

SIGNAL SEL

INFO

INPUT

SHIFT

SELECT

RECEIVER

DIMMER

TV CONTROL

TV CH

MPX

D.ACCESS

ENTER

DISC

SLEEP

iPod CTRL

TV VOL

name.

See

Listening to station presets

below for how

to do this.

2 Press

The display shows

T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT

ST. NAME

, then a blinking

cursor at the first character position.

3 Input the name you want.

Choose a name up to four characters long.

• Use the

/

buttons to select

characters.

ENTER

• Press

to confirm a character. If no

character is input, a space is input.

• The name is stored when

ENTER

pressed after choosing the fourth character.

Tip

• To erase a station name, simply repeat

steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of a name.

1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See

Listening to the radio

on page 46 for more

on this.

2 Press

The display shows

T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT

ST. MEMORY

, then a

blinking memory class.

3 Press three classes then press

CLASS (SHIFT

+2) to select one of the

/

to select the

station preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons.

4 Press

After pressing

ENTER

, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station.

Naming station presets

For easier identification, you can name your station presets.

Note

1 If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month, the station memories will be lost and will have

to be reprogrammed.

• Once you have named a station preset, you can press

TUNER DISP (SHIFT+1)

when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency.

Listening to station presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this. See haven’t done this already.

1 Press FM, then press select the class in which the station is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

2 Press you want.

• You can also use the number buttons on

Saving station presets

above if you

CLASS (SHIFT

/

to select the station preset

the remote control to recall the station preset.

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+2) to

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Making recordings08

Chapter 8:

Making recordings

2 Select the input signal (if necessary).

Making an audio or a video recording

You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in the same way (see connections).

If you want to record a video source, you also need to use the same type of connection for the source as for the recorder. For example, you can’t record a component hooked up to composite video jacks with a recorder hooked up to the component video outputs (see page 15 for more on video connections).

RECEIVER

CD-R

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

Connecting up

SOURCE

PORTABLE

TV CTRL

TV DVR

SIRIUS

iPodDVD

RECEIVER

on page 11 for more on

ENTER

DISC

SHIFT

INFO

ANALOG ATT

INPUT

SELECT

DIMMER SLEEP

TV CONTROL

TV CH

iPod CTRL

TV VOL

MIDNIGHT

SIGNAL SEL

Press the

SEL

the source component (see page 36 for more on this).

3 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

4 Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels.

Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.

5 Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

RECEIVER

to select the input signal corresponding to

button then press

SIGNAL

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the

SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

buttons (or

INPUT

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 only be recorded in analog.

• Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.

• Recording from XM Radio is not possible.

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Controlling the rest of your system

Chapter 9:

Controlling the rest of your system

Operating other Pioneer components

VSX-918V model only

Many Pioneer components have SR jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component.

remote control, the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component.

Note that if you use this feature,

you also have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks connected

for grounding purposes.

CONTROL

OUT

VSX-918V

When you use a

to another component

CONTROL

make sure that

CONTROL

OUT

Setting the remote to control other components

Most components can be assigned to one of the

MULTI CONTROL

component’s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote.

However, please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code, or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using.

Note

• You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing press

• After one minute of inactivity, the remote automatically exits the operation.

RECEIVER

RETURN

buttons using the

. To go back a step,

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Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals

Remote control unit

Note

1• If you want to control all your components using this receiver’s remote control, refer to

components

• If you have connected a remote control to the unit using the remote sensor.

2 TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the TV or

below.

Connect to CONTROL terminal of other Pioneer products

CONTROL IN

Setting the remote to control other

jack (using a mini-plug cable), you won’t be able to control this

TV CTRL

button.

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Selecting preset codes directly

MPX

RECEIVER

CD-R

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

TV DVR

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

SOURCE

PORTABLE

iPodDVD

RECEIVER

TUNER DISP

MIDNIGHT

SIGNAL SEL

INFO

ANALOG ATT

CLASS

DIMMER

TV CONTROL

D.ACCESS

ENTER

SLEEP

iPod CTRL

DISC

Direct function

• Default setting:

You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using your

receiver to playback a different component. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the

receiver and then use the remote control to

1 While pressing the press and hold the ‘

RECEIVER

’ button.

button,

The LED blinks.

2 Press the

MULTI CONTROL

button for the

component you want to control.

The LED lights on continuously.

3 Use the number buttons to enter the preset code.

You can find the preset codes on page 54. The LED blinks again after you enter the code. If the correct code has been input the power of

the component being input will turn on or off. The power of the component being input will

only turn on or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control.

• You can only input a code for the component type written on each

button.

MULTI CONTROL

• Even if you don’t input a preset code for the TV (

TV MULTI CONTROL

button) you will

rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

When direct function is on, any component you select (using the

MULTI CONTROL

buttons) will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn direct function off, you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.

1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the ‘4’ button.

The LED blinks.

2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control.

The LED lights on continuously.

3 Use the number buttons to enter either ‘1’ (direct on) or ‘2’ (direct off).

The LED blinks again.

4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control.

5 When you’re done, press

be able to control your TV using the dedicated you have assigned it to the

4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code, or to enter a code for another component you want to control.

5 When you’re done, press

TV CONTROL

on the remote if

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

button.

Clearing all the remote control settings

You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings.

• While pressing the press and hold the ‘0’ button for three seconds.

RECEIVER

The LED blinks three times indicating the settings have been restored to the factory presets.

Note

1• TV codes (for example, codes for TV, CATV, Satellite TV or DTV) can only be assigned to the TV or

• You can’t assign the

2 You can’t use direct function with the FM / AM and

/ AM or

RECEIVER

buttons.

TV CTRL

functions.

RECEIVER

TV CTRL

button,

button.

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Controls for TVs

This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see the

MULTI CONTROL

TV CONTROL

• The

TV CTRL

the

Button(s)



INPUT SELECT

TV CH +/–

TV VOL +/–



SOURCE



INFO

(SHIFT +) 7

(SHIFT +) 8

(SHIFT +) 9

(SHIFT +) 0

AUDIO

TOP MENU

GUIDE

RETURN

Number buttons

+10

button Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels.

ENTER/DISC



ENTER

button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the

Function Components

Switches the DTV on or off. Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.) Selects channels. Adjust the TV volume. Press to switch the component assigned to the

button on or off. Switches the DTV on or off. Press to get information on DTV programs. Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu. Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu. Use to switch DTV audio tracks. Press to display the DTV menu. Use as the Use to select closed captioning with DTV. Use to select a speciﬁc TV channel.

Use to enter a channel. Select different menus from the DTV functions. Select the menu screen.

Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.

Controlling the rest of your system

on page 49 for more on this). Use

buttons to select the component buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to

GUIDE

button for navigating.

TV CTRL

DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV TV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV

DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV

DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV

button.

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Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see

the

MULTI CONTROL

Button(s)



SOURCE

















REC

(SHIFT+)

REC STOP (SHIFT+)

Number buttons

+10

button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press

Function Components

Press to switch the component between standby and on. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.

Go back channels (channel –). VCR Press to advance to the start of the next track.

Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks. Go forward channels (channel +). VCR Pause playback or recording. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Start playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Hold down for fast forward playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Hold down for fast reverse playback. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).

Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this button must be pressed twice to take effect.

Stops recording. DVR player

Directly access tracks on a program source. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD

Use to enter a title/chapter/track number. DVD/DVR player

then 3 to select track 13.)

Controlling the rest of your system

buttons to select the component.

on page 49 for more on this). Use

DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/DVR/LD

player

CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/DVR/LD player

DVR player/Cassette deck

DVR player/Cassette deck CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/

DVR player/Cassette deck MD/CD-R/VCR/DVR player/

Cassette deck

player

+10

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player

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Controlling the rest of your system

Button(s)

ENTER DISC

TOP MENU

 

ENTER

/ 

ENTER RETURN

ONE TOUCH COPY (SHIFT+ TOP MENU)

GUIDE

CH +/–

SHIFT+

(

T.EDIT/ SHIFT+ RETURN

SUBTITLE

(SHIFT + 

AUDIO

(SHIFT + 

HDD

(SHIFT + 

DVD

SHIFT

(

SHIFT

INFO

Function Components

Chooses the disc. Multiple CD player

Ejects the disc. MD player Use as the Displays the setup screen for DVR players. DVR player Changes sides of the LD. LD player

Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD player. DVD/DVR player

Displays menus for the current DVD or DVR you are using. DVD/DVR player

Pauses the tape. Cassette deck Stops the tape. Cassette deck Starts playback. Cassette deck Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape. Cassette deck

Navigates DVD menu/options. DVD/DVR player

Copies the currently playing title from DVD to HDD or viceversa.

Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs. DVD/DVR player Selects channels. VCR/DVD/DVR player

)

Displays/changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

)

Changes the audio language, channel or track. DVD/DVR/LD/CD player

)

Switches to the hard disk controls when using an HDD/

)

DVD recorder. Switches to the DVD controls when using an HDD/DVD



)

recorder.



Switches to the Jukebox feature.

Displays additional EPG information.

ENTER

button. DVD player

DVR player

DVD/DVR player

DVR player

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Preset Code List

You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using. There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code.

DVD

Manufacturer Code

TOSHIBA 001 SONY 002 PANASONIC 003, 019 JVC 004 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 AKAI 007 RCA 008, 011 DENON 010 HITACHI 012 PHILIPS 013 ZENITH 014 THOMSON 015 SONY 016 (video game) MICROSOFT 017

(video game) PIONEER 000, 009, 018,

020, 021

Manufacturer Code

SONY 101 PANASONIC 105, 106 PHILIPS 104 KENWOOD 103 RCA 107 PIONEER 100, 111

Manufacturer Code

RCA 601, 615, 616, 617, 618 ZENITH 603, 620 MAGNAVOX 612, 629 GE 611, 628 GENERAL 666 PHILIPS 607 SONY 604 PANASONIC 608, 622, 671 TOSHIBA 605, 626, 663 SHARP 602, 619, 627, 662 HITACHI 606, 624, 625, 664 SANYO 614, 621 MITSUBISHI 609 GOLDSTAR 610, 623 JVC 613, 665 FUNAI 658

AIWA 660 NEC 659 GRANDIENTE 630 PIONEER 6

00, 667, 668, 669, 670, 631, 632, 633, 634, 635, 636, 637, 638, 639

STB (SATELLITE/ CATV)

Manufacturer Code

AICHI DENSHI 734 DX ANTENNA 732, 733 FUJITSU 722, 723, 724 HITACHI 721 MASPRO 729 NEC 720 PANASONIC 725, 726, 728 SUMITOMO 730 TOSHIBA 719 JERROLD 701, 702, 703, 704,

711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716

SA 705, 706, 708, 709, 731 ZENITH 707, 710, 717 PIONEER 700, 718

On digital STB

Manufacturer Code

RCA 201, 203, 209 SONY 202, 557 ECHOSTAR 205 PRIMESTAR 206 BELL 208 TOSHIBA 555 SHARP 554 AIWA 562, 563, 564 HITACHI 556 JVC 551, 552, 553 MASPRO 559, 560, 561 PANASONIC 558 PIONEER 200, 210

DTV

Manufacturer Code

PANASONIC 226, 230 JVC 227

228

TOSHIBA PIONEER 207, 229, 231,

232, 234, 253

VCR

Manufacturer Code

RCA 401, 413, 415 ZENITH 403 MAGNAVOX 414 FISHER 412, 426, 427 PANASONIC 408, 432, 433,

462, 463, 473

TOSHIBA 405, 464, 474 JVC 407, 428, 429, 430, 431 HITACHI 406, 434, 436, 465,

472

SONY 404, 416, 417, 457,

458, 459, 460, 461, 475, 476, 477, 478

MITSUBISHI 409, 420, 421,

422, 423, 424, 466, 467, 470

SANYO 410, 425, 435, 468 SHARP 402, 418, 419, 469,

471

GOLDSTAR 411 GRADIENTE 441 PIONEER 400, 437, 438, 439

DVD Recorder

Manufacturer Code

TOSHIBA 485 PANASONIC 486, 491, 492 SONY 490 PIONEER 456, 480, 481,

482, 483, 484, 487, 488, 489, 493

TAPE

Manufacturer Code

DENON 810 FISHER 813 JVC 802 PANASONIC 803 KENWOOD 804, 807 ONKYO 808, 809 SONY 801, 806 TEAC 805 YAMAHA 811, 812 PIONEER 800, 814

Manufacturer Code

DENON 309 JVC 303 PANASONIC 304, 326 KENWOOD 310, 311, 321 MARANTZ 323 ONKYO 307, 308, 320 PHILIPS 312, 322 SANYO 313 RCA 302, 319 SONY 301, 316, 317, 318 TEAC 305, 306, 324, 325,

327

YAMAHA 314, 315, 328 PIONEER 300

CD-R

Manufacturer Code

PHILIPS 346 YAMAHA 347 PIONEER 345

Manufacturer Code

SONY 901 KENWOOD 903 SHARP 902 TEAC 904 ONKYO 905 DENON 906 PIONEER 900, 908

DAT

Manufacturer Code

PIONEER 907

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Other connections

Chapter 10:

Other connections

Caution

•

Before making or changing the connections

switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system.

• Do not allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals.

• You can use speakers with a nominal

Ω

impedance between 6 see

Switching the speaker impedance

to 16 Ω (please

on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8

Ω

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod using the controls of this receiver.

SIRIUS

AUX

MCACC

iPod DIRECT

PORTABLE

MASTER VOLUME

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

1 Set this receiver to the standby mode,

and then use the USB cable (for iPod connection) to connect your iPod to the iPod DIRECT terminal on the front panel of this receiver.

For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod.

2 Switch the receiver on and press the

input source

the iPod.

The front panel display shows the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.

3 Use the iPod Top menu.

When the display shows ready to play music from the iPod.

• If after pressing

No Connection

receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.

iPod

button to switch the receiver to

TOP MENU

iPod

button to display

Top Menu

the display shows

you’re

while

, try switching off the

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This receiver

USB cable (for iPod connection)

Note

1• This system is compatible with the audio of an iPod and iPod nano portable device (fifth generation and above). However,

that some of the functions may be restricted for some models. Note, however, compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod. Please be sure to use the latest available software version.

• iPod is licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.

• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.

• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.

2 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (

iPod

Music > Extras > Settings >

Shuffle Songs

Backlight

iPod





Pioneer

shows in the iPod display).

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iPod playback

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver.

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

1 Use the then press

• To return to the previous level any time, press

2 Use the selected category (e.g., albums).

• Use

3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press playback.

Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this:

Playlists  Songs Artists  Albums  Songs Albums  Songs Songs Podcasts Genres  Artists  Albums  Songs Composers  Albums  Songs Audiobooks Shuffle Songs

You can also control all

iPod Top

[ Playlists [ Artists [ Albums [ Songs [ Podcasts [

Genres [ Composers [ Audiobooks [ Shuffle Songs

/

ENTER

RETURN

/

/

to move to previous/next levels.

Enter

buttons to select a category

to browse that category.

buttons to browse the

] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]



to start

Tip

• You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the

All

item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist.

Basic playback controls

The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod:

Button





/

/

TUNER DISP (

SHIFT

/

/

TOP MENU

RETURN Press to return to the previous level.

What it does

Press to start playback.

If you start playback when something other than a song is selected, all the songs that fall into that category will play.

Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused.

Press and hold during playback to start scanning.

Press to skip to previous/next track. Press repeatedly to switch between

Repeat One, Repeat All

Off

Press repeatedly to switch between

Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums Shuffle Off

Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed in the

front panel display. When browsing, press to move to

previous/next levels. During Audiobook playback, press to

switch the playback speed: Faster

 Slower

Normal Press to return to the iPod Top menu

screen.

and

Repeat

and



Note

1• Note that non-roman characters in the title are displayed as #.

• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.

2 If you’re in the song category, you can also press

ENTER

to start playback.

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Switching the iPod controls

You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver.

1 Press controls.

iPod CTRL

to switch the iPod

This enables operation and display on your iPod, and this receiver’s remote control and OSD become inactive.

2 Press

iPod CTRL

again to switch back to

the receiver controls.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Using XM Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-theminute news, standup comedy, children’s programming, and much more. For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

For more information see

Connecting your XM Radio receiver

After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner (sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts.

About XM

on page 59.

ANTENNA

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

TV / SAT) IN

HDMI

OUT

(

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVD / BD

(

ASSIGNABLE

)

AUX

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

OUT

DVD / BD

FRONT

DVD5.1

CH INPUT

/ SAT

DVR

/ VCR

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

CONTROL

OUT

REC

LOOP

DVD

SUB

/ BD IN

WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR

OUT

/ SAT IN

DVR

/ VCR IN

/ VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPT

(

)

(

)

TV / SAT

OPT

DVD

VD 5

(CD)

)

VSX-918V

SATELLiTE

RADiO

SATELLiTE RADiO

XM Mini-Tuner

1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the

XM IN

jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.

2 Press

XM (SHIFT+FM)

Radio input.

to switch to the

For best reception, you may need to move the XM Mini-Tuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

• If after pressing

Check XM Tuner

the display shows

, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in. If the display shows

Upgrade XM Tuner

, try disconnecting the tuner and connecting the XM Mini-Tuner. If the display shows

Check Antenna

, try disconnecting the tuner and antenna connections and then plugging them back

in.

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Note

1 You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected. 2 When this function is set, iPod images cannot be played on this receiver. 3 You can check the strength of reception in

Using the XM Menu

(page 59).

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Listening to XM Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on-screen display. information displayed is as follows:

XM Satellite Radio A

Hits A1

The Blend XM025

Elton John

Candle In the Wind

Preset class Signal strength Category Preset number

Channel number Artist name Song name

Channel name

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

• Use the then press

XM Satellite Radio A

Hits A1

The Blend XM025

Elton John

Candle In the Wind

/

buttons to select a channel

ENTER

to listen to the XM radio

XM Channel Guide

000 RADIO ID

001 XM Preview 004 The 40s

[ 005 The 50s

006 The 60s 007 The 70s 008 The 80s

DOWN

broadcast.

•

To browse by genre, first press

use

/

to select a genre then press

ENTER

• To cancel and exit any time, press

The

]

: Exit

CATEGORY

RETURN

• The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing

ENTER

) after 10 seconds.

Using XM HD Surround

XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround™ technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio.

• While listening to XM Radio, press

DIRECT

for XM HD Surround listening.

See

About Neural Surround™

on page 59 for

CATEGORY

genre then press

• To cancel and exit any time, press

Note

1 You can check the strength of reception in 2 It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display

to do everything if you prefer.

3 Select

SR000 (SIRIUS ID

, use

///

ENTER

) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner.

to select a

RETURN

Using the SIRIUS Menu

Tip

• You can also press

MEMORY

during reception display to save the information of up to 5 songs. See

Using the SIRIUS Menu

below to recall this information.

Listening to channel presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

on page 62.

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(

1 Press

CLASS (SHIFT+2)

to select the class

in which the channel is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

2 Press

/

to select the channel preset

you want.

• You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset.

Using the SIRIUS Menu

The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.

1 Press

2 Use

ENTER

Choose between the following menu items:

•

3 When you’re finished press return to the reception display.

TOP MENU

/

to select a menu item then press

Memory Recall

saved song information (see

Channel Skip/Add

– Use

/

to browse your

Tip

/

above)

and

ENTER

to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide.

Parental Lock

– Use

/

and

ENTER

to select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide, but may be accessed by directly inputting their channel number and providing the parental lock password.

Antenna Aiming

– Check the strength of

satellite and terrestrial reception.

Password Set

– Set the parental lock

password.

TOP MENU

Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV

(VSX-918V model only)

If you have a Pioneer flat panel TV1, you can use an SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the flat panel TV when the input is changed.

CONTROL

OUT

Pioneer flat panel TV

HDMI

(

DVD / BD) IN

(

TV / SAT) IN

OUT

(

ASSIGNABLE

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(

DVD / BD

(

ASSIGNABLE

)

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VSX-918V

ANTENNA

AUX

FM UNB

CONTROL

CD-R / TAPE

/ MD

DVD / BD

FRONT

DVD5.1 CH INPUT

TV / SAT

DVR / VCR

OUT

LOOP

DVD

SUB

/ BD IN

WOOFER PREOUT

MONITOR

OUT

/ SAT IN

DVR

/ VCR OUT

/ VCR IN

Tip

• You can reset the channel presets, Memory Recall, Channel Skip/Add and Password Set in

Resetting the main unit

Note

1 This receiver is compatible with all Pioneer flat panel TVs from 2003 onward.

on page 72.

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• Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the with the

CONTROL OUT

CONTROL IN

jack of this receiver

of your flat panel TV.

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receiver. See

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs

on page 66

for detailed instructions.

VIDEO

INPUT 1

DVD player

DVD/BD

AUDIO IN

INPUT

SELECTOR

VSX-918V

Pioneer flat panel TV

PHASE

CONTROL

STANDBY/ON

DIGITAL PRECISION

DVD DVRTV

CD/CD-R

VIDEO/PORTABLE

PHONES

SIGNAL

SOUND

SPEAKERS

VSB MODE

SELECT

RETRIEVER

Satellite receiver, etc

PROCESSING

iPod

FM/AM

VIDEO

AUDIORL

VIDEO

INPUT 2

TV/SAT

AUDIO IN

VSX-918V

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

ACOUSTICEQPHASE

AUTO SURR /

CONTROL

STREAM DIRECT

ADVANCED

STEREO /

STANDARD

SURROUND

A.L.C.

SIRIUS

AUX

MASTER VOLUME

MCACC

PORTABLE

iPod DIRECT

To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For each component, connect the video output directly to the flat panel TV, and just connect the audio (analog and/or digital) to this receiver.

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV

When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer flat panel TV even easier. These features include:

• On-screen volume display.

• On-screen display of listening mode.

• Automatic video input switching on the flat panel TV.

• Automatic volume muting on the flat panel TV.

See also on page 66 for more on setting up the receiver.

RECEIVER

CD-R

1 Make sure that the flat panel TV and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR+ cable.

See

Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel

above for more on this.

2 To switch SR+ mode on/off, press

RECEIVER

The front panel display shows

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs

TUNER DISP

CLASS

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

TV DVR

TV CTRL

SIRIUS

SOURCE

PORTABLE

iPodDVD

RECEIVER

MIDNIGHT

SIGNAL SEL

INFO

ANALOG ATT

INPUT

DIMMER

TV CONTROL

, then the SR+ button.

SR+ ON

MPX

D.ACCESS

ENTER

DISC

SLEEP

iPod CTRL

OFF

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Note

1• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer

Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3ringed mini phone plug for the connection).

• If you connect to a Pioneer flat panel TV using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the flat panel TV remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the flat panel TV off.

2 The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs

on page 66.

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Other Settings11

Chapter 11:

Other Settings

The Input Assign menu

You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables.

1 Press then press the

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press and exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Input Assign’ from the System Setup menu.

RECEIVER

///

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

5.Other Setup

on the remote control,

SETUP

button.

and

ENTER

on the remote

RETURN

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC

2.Manual MCACC

3.Manual SP Setup

4.Input Assign

: Exit

to confirm

: Exit

Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right)

4.Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input c.HDMI Input

:Return

Assigning the digital inputs

• Default settings:

Coaxial

–

DVD

– –

CD TV

Optical - 1 Optical - 2

You only need to do this if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs (see above). This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up.

1 Select ‘Digital Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

:Return

4a.Digital Input Setup

Coaxial DVD Optical–1 [ CD ] Optical–2 [ TV ]

:Finish

4.Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input c.HDMI Input

Select the number of the digital input to

which you’ve connected the digital component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the rear of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Select between

SIRIUS

• Use

DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR

OFF

/ and

ENTER

to do this.

• If you assign a digital input to a certain function (for example,

DVD/BD

), any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off.

4 When you’re finished, press

RETURN

You return to the Input Assign menu.

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Assigning the component video inputs

• Default settings:

Component 1 Component 2 Component 3

– – –

DVD TV DVR

If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, or else you may see the composite video input instead of the component video signal. For more on this, see

Using the component video jacks

on page 16.

1 Select ‘Component Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

4. Input Assign

a.Digital Input

b.Component Input

c.HDMI Input

:Return

4b.Component Input

Component–1 DVD Component–2 [ TV ] Component–3 [ DVR ]

:Finish

2 Select the number of the component video input to which you’ve connected your video component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the rear of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Select between

• Use

DVD, TV, DVR

/ and

ENTER

OFF

to do this.

• If you assign a component input to a certain function, any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off.

• Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver.

• If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver’s component video

MONITOR

output (down converting component video is not possible after assigning an input).

4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

Assigning the HDMI inputs

• Default settings:

HDMI - 1 – DVD

–

HDMI - 2

If you used HDMI to connect your video equipment, you must tell the receiver which input terminal(s) you have used, so that you see the proper video signal when you select the input source.

1 Select ‘HDMI Input’ from the Input Assign menu.

4. Input Assign

a.Digital Input b.Component Input

c.HDMI Input

:Return

2 Select the number of the HDMI input to which you’ve connected your video component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the rear of the receiver.

3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input.

Select between

• Use

/

DVD, TV, DVR

and

ENTER

OFF

to do this.

• If you assign an HDMI input(s) to a certain function, any HDMI inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off

•

VSX-818V model only:

To hear audio from your HDMI component (through this system), you must also make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver. For more on this, see

Connecting using HDMI

page 16.

• If you connect any video component to the receiver using HDMI, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver’s HDMI output.

4 When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You return to the Input Assign menu.

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The Other Setup menu

(VSX-918V model only)

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer flat panel TV to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of settings available will depend on the flat panel TV you’ve connected.

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