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

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-918V VSX-818V

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Operating Instructions

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

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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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

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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

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.

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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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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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Chapter 2:

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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.

Connecting up

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

Connecting up

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.

Connecting up

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,

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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