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

VSX-918V-S/-K
VSX-818V-S/-K

AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

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Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified
service personnel.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the
fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug
must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for your socket outlet, then the fuse shall be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of
safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue : Neutral Brown : Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows ;

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the

letter L or coloured RED.

How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

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.

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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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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.

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.

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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.

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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)

This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health.

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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.

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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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This product is for general household purposes. Any
failure due to use for other than household purposes
(such as long-term use for business purposes in a
restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which
requires repair will be charged for even during the
warranty period.

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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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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.

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
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

An introduction to RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Displaying RDS information . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Searching for RDS programs . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using EON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

08 Making recordings

Making an audio or a video recording . . . . . . 50

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

Connecting a USB device

Connecting your USB device to
the receiver
Basic playback controls
Selecting a file from the folder/file
list for playback

Compressed audio compatibility
Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat
screen TV

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer

flat screen TV

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11 Other Settings

The Input Assign menu
The Other Setup menu

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs

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12 Additional information

Troubleshooting

HDMI

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Important information regarding

the HDMI connection
Resetting the main unit
Switching the speaker impedance
Changing the TV format setting
Power cord caution
Cleaning the unit
Specifications

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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

• Warranty card

• 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.

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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 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

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.

5 minute guide

02

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

on

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

1

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

Listening to your system

2

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

to

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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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.

RECEIVER CONTROL

ONE TOUCH

COPY

TUNE

AV
PARAMETER

RECEIVER

DVD

CD-R

CD

INPUT SELECT

MULTI CONTROL

TV DVR

TV CTRL

AMFM

SOURCE

PORTABLE

iPod USB

RECEIVER

TOP MENU

GUIDE

PTY SEARCH

SUBTITLE

ST ST

ENTER

TUNE

REC

1 Switch on the receiver and your TV.

2 Connect the microphone to the

PORTABLE

Push down on the
the

jack on the front panel.

PUSH OPEN

MCACC PORTABLE

tab to access

jack.

CH

T.EDIT
MENU

CH

RETURNSETUP

TV/DTV

AUDIO

MCACC

+

-

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

1

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 ]

OK

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 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).

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source

Sound
source

Front speaker

Subwoofer

Front speaker

Subwoofer

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

1

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

EQ

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

STANDARD

DIALOG

ADV SURR

SOUND

RETRIEVER

Listening
position

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.

Y

) signal and the color (

Component video cables

PB

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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

B)

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

1

2

on your
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
analog outputs, see

multichannel analog outputs

Connecting the

on page 13

for how to connect it.

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
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.

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.

4

1

VSX-918V

DVD player

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

HDMI

(

1

DVD

/

BD) IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

(

2

TV

/

SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(DVD

(

ASSIGNABLE

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

RL

IN

RL

IN

IN

)

OUT

IN

IN

IN

1

OUT

/

BD)

)

AUDIO VIDEO

3

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

TV

LR

AUX

CD

CD-R

TAPE

/
/ MD

DVD / BD

FRONT
DVD5.1

CH INPUT

TV

SAT

/

DVR
/ VCR

DVD
/ BD IN

TV

SAT IN

/

DVR
/

VCR IN

2

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM

LOOP

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

CONTROL

OUT

IN

SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR

VCR OUT

/

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

34

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

OPT

2

(

TV

/

SAT

OPT

1

(CD)

)

S
P
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A
K
E
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S

DIGITAL

)

R

A

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

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

Using the component video jacks

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

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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

HDMI

RL

IN

(

1

DVD

/

BD) IN

IN

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

(

2

TV

/

SAT) IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

DIGITAL IN

1

COAX

OUT

(DVD

/

BD)

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

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

CD

CD-R
/

TAPE

/

MD

DVD / BD

FRONT
DVD5.1

CH INPUT

TV

SAT

/

DVR

VCR

/

R L

OUTPUT

FM UNBAL

DIGITAL IN

CONTROL

OPT

OUT

2

(

TV

/

SAT

IN

CENTER
OUTPUT

SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR

VCR OUT

/

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPT

1

(CD)

)

S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S

R L

SURROUND

OUTPUT

AM

LOOP

DVD
BD IN

/

TV
SAT IN

/

DVR
/

VCR IN

FRONT

ANTENNA

AUX

IN

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

R

)

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

R

A

CEN­ TER

SURROUND

FRONT

SUB
WOOFER

SUB-

WOOFER

OUTPUT

1

L

L

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.

2

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

3

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)

ANTENNA

AUX

IN

HDMI

(

1

DVD

/

BD) IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

(

2

TV

/

SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(DVD

(

ASSIGNABLE

VSX-918V

RL

IN

IN

)

OUT

IN

IN

IN

1

OUT

/

BD)

)

AUDIO VIDEO

L

AV OUT

CD

CD-R

TAPE

/
/

MD

DVD / BD

FRONT

DVD5.1
CH INPUT

TV
/

SAT

DVR

VCR

/

1

DVD
/

BD IN

TV
/

SAT IN

DVR
/

VCR IN

LOOP

VIDEOAUDIOR

AM

FM UNBAL

input.

CONTROL

OUT

IN

SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR
/

VCR OUT

4

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

2

DIGITAL OUT

OPT

2

(

)

TV

/

SAT

OPT

1

(CD)

)

R

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
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S

OPTICALCOAXIAL

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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).

DVD 5.1ch

TV/SAT

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

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

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.

1

VSX-918V

ANTENNA

AUX

IN

(

DVD

(

TV

/

HDMI

/

BD) IN

SAT) IN

1

(

ASSIGNABLE

2

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(DVD

(

ASSIGNABLE

RL

IN

IN

)

OUT

IN

IN

IN

1

OUT

/

BD)

)

AUDIO VIDEO

CD

CD-R
/

TAPE
MD

/

DVD / BD

FRONT
DVD5.1

CH INPUT

TV

SAT

/

DVR

VCR

/

DVD
/ BD IN

TV

SAT IN

/

DVR
/

VCR IN

FM UNBAL

AM

LOOP

CONTROL

OUT

IN

SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR
/ VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

123

IN

R L

REC

AUDIO IN

R

AUDIO OUT

OUT

L

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.

OPT

2

(

)

TV

/

SAT

OPT

1

(CD)

)

R

S
P
E
A

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.

1

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.

2

R L

AUDIO OUT

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

VSX-918V

IN

HDMI

RL

/

/

BD) IN

SAT) IN

OUT

1

(

ASSIGNABLE

2

DIGITAL IN

1

COAX

(DVD / BD)

(

ASSIGNABLE

IN

IN

)

OUT

IN

IN

IN

OUT

)

(

DVD

(

TV

21

OUT

PLAY

VIDEO OUT

R L

DVR, VCR, LD player, etc.

ANTENNA

AUX

FM UNBAL

CD

CD-R
/

TAPE
MD

/

AM

LOOP

DVD / BD

DVD

FRONT

BD IN

/

DVD5.1
CH INPUT

TV

TV

SAT

/

SAT IN

/

DVR
/

VCR IN

DVR

VCR

/

AUDIO VIDEO

IN

REC

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

CONTROL

OUT

IN

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR

VCR OUT

/

3

DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

OPTICALCOAXIAL

OPT

2

(

)

TV

/

SAT

OPT

1

(CD)

)

R

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

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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.

on

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

1

2

HDMI OUT

HDMI

(

1

DVD

/

BD) IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

(

2

TV

/

SAT) IN

OUT

DIGITAL IN

COAX

(DVD

(

ASSIGNABLE

VSX-818V

HDMI IN

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

RL

model only)

AUX

IN

RL

CD

IN

IN

CD-R
TAPE

/

)

MD

/

OUT

DVD / BD

IN

FRONT
DVD5.1

CH INPUT

TV

IN

SAT

/

IN

DVR

VCR

1

/

BD)

/

OUT

)

AUDIO VIDEO

HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor
or flat screen TV

3

(VSX-818V

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

LOOP

DVD

BD IN

/

TV

SAT IN

/

DVR
/

VCR IN

AM

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COAXIAL

DIGITAL IN

(

ASSIGNABLE

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR

VCR OUT

/

OPTICAL

(

OPT

2

)

TV

/

SAT

OPT

1

(CD)

)

R

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

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

Connecting up

03

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.

3

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 screen 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 screen 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

on

on

• If the video signal does not appear on your
TV or flat screen 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

to connect a digital audio player, etc.

• Push down on the
access the

AUDIO RLVIDEO

-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO

AM

FM

VIDEO/PORTABLE

VIDEO/PORTABLE

PUSH OPEN

MCACC PORTABLE

MCACC

iPod DIRECT

PORTABLE

USB

PUSH
OPEN

SIRIUS

AUX

MCACC

iPod DIRECT

PORTABLE

USBAUDIO RL

AUDIO OUT

Digital audio player, etc.

and select

tab to
jack.

MASTER
VOLUME

This receiver

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.

• Push down on the
access audio/video connection.

AUDIO RLVIDEO

-R/TAPE/MD

VIDEO

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

AM

FM

LVIDEO

R

VIDEO/PORTABLE

VIDEO/PORTABLE

PUSH OPEN

MCACC

iPod DIRECT

PORTABLE

USB

PUSH
OPEN

SIRIUS

AUX

MCACC

iPod DIRECT

PORTABLE

USBAUDIO RL

Video camera, etc.

and select

tab to

MASTER
VOLUME

This receiver

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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

5

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

75

Ω

AM

LOOP

1

below).

3

fig. a

fig. b

).

4

2

) then

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use a PAL connector to connect an external
FM antenna.

One-touch
PAL connector

75 Ω coaxial cable

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m 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
antenna

5 m to 6 m

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

IN

HDMI

RL

IN

(

1

DVD

/

BD) IN

IN

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

OUT

(

2

TV

/

SAT) IN

IN

OUT

IN

IN

DIGITAL IN

1

COAX

OUT

(DVD

/

BD)

(

)

ASSIGNABLE

AUDIO VIDEO

Speaker Setting

.

+/–

) terminals on the

Switching the

on page 70 if you plan to

DVD / BD

AUX

CD

CD-R

TAPE

/
/

MD

FRONT
DVD5.1
CH INPUT

TV
/

SAT

DVR

VCR

/

DVD
/

BD IN

TV
/

SAT IN

DVR
/

VCR IN

ANTENNA

FM UNBAL

AM

LOOP

CONTROL

OUT

IN

SUB

SUB

SUB
WOOFER

WOOFER

WOOFER

PREOUT

PREOUT

PREOUT

MONITOR
OUT

DVR
/

VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

(

(

(

ASSIGNABLE

CEN­ TER

OPT

2

R

SURROUND

(

)

TV

/

SAT

OPT

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

1

(CD)

)

FRONT

R

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

on

SUB
WOOFER

(

ASSIGNABLE

(

3

DVR

/

VCR) IN

L

Y

PBP

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

SURROUND

Y

CENTER

MONITOR OUT

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.

)

(

1

/

BD) IN

DVD

PBP

R

(

2

TV

/

SAT) IN

LL

B

Hints on

Switching

C

SW L R

subwoofer

Front speakers Surround speakersCenter speaker

LS RS L R

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

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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

B-Speaker terminals:

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed
wire.

3 Release the tabs.

12

10 mm

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.

3

. 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 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

SOUND

RETRIEVER

SPA

– Sound is output from the speakers

button.

VSB MODE

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

SELECT

1

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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