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Pioneer XRB3089-A User's Manual

1. Button s Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck lt lt Press to return to the start of the current track CD MD CD R DVD DVR LD Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks player Go back channels channel VCR PP Press to advance to the start of the next track CD MD CD R DVD DVR LD Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks player Go forward channels channel VCR iT Pause playback or recording CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck gt Start playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck gt gt old down for fast forward playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck lt lt old down for fast reverse playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette dec E Stops playback on some models pressing this when the CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open DVR player Cassette dec REC Starts recording To prevent accidental recording this D CD R VCR DVR player SHIFT gt button must be pressed twice to take effect Cassette deck REC STOP Stops recording DVR player SHIFT Number Directly access tracks on a program source CD MD CD R VCR LD buttons player Use to enter a title chapter track number DVD DVR player 10 button Selects tracks higher t
2. for the most accurate reproduction of a source 11 Speaker indicators Lights to indicate the current speaker system A and or B page 22 12 Character display 13 ADV SURR Advanced Surround Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected 4 WMA9 Pro ights to indicate decoding of a WMAQ Pro ignal Ss 15 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening page 34 6 D E ights when Dialog Enhancement is switched n page 36 7 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening page 34 Of 18 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level 19 MCACC channel EQ Sound Retriever HDMI indicators These indicators show the EQ balance for each channel in Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 42 Also Land R light when the Sound Retriever is active page 32 In addition the HDMI connection state is displayed as shown below Blinks when connecting an HDMI equipped component lights when the component is connected page 16 HDMI indicator P 8 gaor PEET PE 000000000000 p000 p000 p000 ooooodooo000 d oond ooon oond KD Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX 918V model fauroroirect STEREO STANDARD ADVSURR L Og fa 5 2 B E TRO O ORCE AE CA 5 3 5 g i 5 o z EN 8 Ke E J 1 INPUT SELECT Use to select
3. 2b Fine SP Distance L Reference lt a gt ENTER Next 2 Cancel After pressing ENTER test tones will be output 3 Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary Use to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker The delay is measured in terms of speaker distance from 0 5 feet to 45 0 feet 0 1 m to 13 m 2b Fine SP Distance 10 0ft Reference ft EHR ha p 9 01 6 0ft 6 5ft 2 5ft 1 Heda 5 Finish Listen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel From the listening position face the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simultaneously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span 2 O Q When it sounds like the delay settings are matched up press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel e For comparison purposes the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select En e If you want to go back and adjust a channel simply use to select it 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers excluding the subwoofer It works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and
4. b The tone controls are only available when Stereo Auto level control stereo mode or Front Stage Surround Advance mode are selected except when STEREO is selected using AUTOSURR c Only available with 2 channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic Il Music mode d This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks e You can change the Dialog Enhancement options at any time by using DIALOG button Playing other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver 3 Select the source you want to playback Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons INPUT SELECTOR 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Choosing the input signal e Default setting AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control 2 Press SIGNAL SEL SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Each press cycles through the following e AUTO The input signal is automatically selected from the HDMI VSX 978V model only DIGITAL and ANALOG in this order HDMI VSX 978V model only Selects an HDMI signal DVD 5 1ch See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below e ANALOG Selects the analog inputs DIGITAL Selects the digital input Note K Listening to your system When set to D
5. 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 DVR VCR LD player etc The illustration shows the VSX 918V but 3 If your video component has a digital connections for the VSX 818V are the same audio output connect it to a digital input on this receiver The example shows a recorder connected to the DIGITAL OPT 1 CD input Note 1 If your video component also has a component video output you can connect this too See Using the component video jacks 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 The Input Assign menu on page 64 En K Connecting up Using the component video Connecting using HDMI jacks If you have an HDMI or DVI with HDCP equipped component you can connect it to picture quality when compared to composite this receiver using a commercially available video A further advantage if your source and HDMI cable TV are both compatible is progressive scan The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed video which delivers a very stable flicker free digital video as well as almost every kind of Component video should deliver superior picture See the
6. Channe name Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the SIRIUS Channel Guide you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear or you can narrow your channel search by genre SIRIUS A ull SIRIUS CH Guide a Decades AO SR005 uP 000 Sirius ID 001 Top 40 Hits 002_Lite Pop 003 Love Songs 004 Easy Listening 005 The 50s 006 The 60s YDOWN ENTER The 50s Chuck Berry Johnny B Good Chuck Berry Exit e Press f to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide then navigate through the channels one at time with the f buttons then press ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast e To browse by genre first press CATEGORY use t to select a genre then press ENTER e To cancel and exit any time press RETURN Note tip e You can select channels directly by pressing D ACCESS SHIFT ENTER then the three digit channel number e You can press TUNER DISP SHIFT 1 to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front panel display e The currently selected channel is automatically chosen without pressing ENTER after 10 seconds Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 channels each 1 Select the channel you want to memorize See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above 2 Press T EDIT The display shows a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS SHIFT 2 to select one of th
7. Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO PORTABLE button Press VIDEO PORTABLE and select PORTABLE input Use a stereo mini jack cable to connect a digital audio player etc This receiver j Digital audio player etc Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO PORTABLE button Press VIDEO PORTABLE and select VIDEO input There are standard audio video jacks Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections This receiver Video camera etc 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 e 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 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 100W MAX BAMAX 0 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 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 thi
8. 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 on page 30 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 e Be sure to complete all connections before connecting to an AC power source 1 Connect your DVD player and TV See Connecting a DVD playerand TV on page 12 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 20 Note 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
9. Return Cancel 2 Select each channel in turn and adjust the levels 10dB as necessary Use to adjust the volume of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker The System Setup menu 06 When it sounds like both tones are the same volume press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel 2a Fine Channel Level 0 0dB 0 0dB r a ga Reference 3 0dB 10 0dB aB 22T amp Finish e For comparison purposes the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select e f you want to go back and adjust a channel simply use to select it 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Fine Speaker Distance e Default setting 10 0ft all channels For proper sound depth and separation with your system it is necessary to add a slight bit of delay to some speakers so that all sounds will arrive at the listening position at the same time The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 42 1 Select Fine SP Distance from the Manual MCACC setup menu The volume increases to the reference level 2 Manual MCACC a Fine Ch Level c EQ AUTO Setting d EQ Data Copy e EQ CUSTOM Adjust f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g EQ Data Check Return 2 Adjust the distance of the left channel from the listening position
10. 2 Press T EDIT TUNER EDIT The display shows ST NAME then a blinking cursor at the first character position 3 Input the name you want Choose a name up to four characters long e Use the ST buttons to select characters e Press ENTER to confirm a character If no character is input a space is input e The name is stored when ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth character 5 3 Tip e To erase a station name simply repeat steps 1 to 3 and input four spaces instead of aname e Once you have named a station preset you can press TUNER DISP SHIFT 1 when listening to a station to switch the display between name and frequency Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this See Saving station presets above if you haven t done this already 1 Press FM then press CLASS SHIFT 2 to select the class in which the station is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 2 Press ST to select the station preset you want e You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the station preset 1 If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for over a month the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed K Making recordings Chapter 8 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner or from an audio or
11. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GROUP PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC P O BOX 1760 300 ALLSTATE PARKWAY LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA 90801 MARKHAM ON L3R 0P2 800 421 905 479 4411 1 800 421 1404 A A 1 877 283 5901 http www pioneerelectronics com http www pioneerelectronics ca DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE U S A Following our response to any initial request to Customer Support should a dispute arise between you and Pioneer Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program to resolve the dispute The Complaint Resolution Program is available to you without charge You are required to use the Complaint Resolution Program before you exercise any rights under or seek any remedies created by Title of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act 15 U S C 2301 et seq To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1 800 421 1404 and explain to the customer service representative the problem you are experiencing steps you have taken to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized Distributor Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased After the complaint has been explained to the representative a resolution number will be issued Within 40 days of receiving your complaint Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either 1 respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take and in what time period to resolve the
12. No sound from subwoofer No sound from surround or center speakers Connect the speakers properly refer to page 20 Refer to Speaker Setting on page 42 to check the speaker settings Refer to Channel Level on page 44 to check the speaker levels The PHASE CONTROL feature If applicable check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off or the doesn t seem to have an owpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting If there is a PHASE setting on audible effect your subwoofer set it to 0 or depending on the subwoofer the setting where you think it has the best overall effect on the sound e Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers see Speaker Distance on page 45 Problem Considerable noise in radio broadcasts SHED Additional information Remedy e Connect the antenna page 19 and adjust the position for best reception e Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires e Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall or connect an outdoor FM antenna e Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna page 19 e Turn off equipment causing interference or move it away from the receiver or move antennas farther away from equipment causing noise Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically e Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 19 Noise during playback of a cassett
13. employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior localization of surround elements System playback is scalable from stereo up to state of the art multichannel surround Neural Surround is trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation About XM About XM Radio XM Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial free music plus the best in premier sports news talk radio stand up comedy children s and entertainment programming XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast From rock to reggae from classical to hip hop XM has something for every music fan For U S customers information about XM Radio is available online at www xmradio com For Canadian customers information about XM Canada is online at www xmradio ca XM Ready legal XM monthly service subscription sold separately XM Mini Tuner and Home Dock required each sold separately to receive XM service Installation costs and other fees and taxes including a one time activation fee may apply All fees and programming subject to change Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1 800 XMRADIO US residents and 1 877 GETXMSR Canadian residents For a full listing of the XM commercial free channels and advertising supported channels visit lineup xmradio com US residents or xmra
14. 311 321 MARANTZ 323 ONKYO 307 308 320 PHILIPS 312 322 SANYO 313 RCA 302 319 SONY 301 316 317 318 TEAC 305 306 324 325 327 YAMAHA 314 315 328 PIONEER 300 CD R Manufacturer Code PHILIPS 346 YAMAHA 347 PIONEER 345 MD Manufacturer Code SONY 901 KENWOOD 903 SHARP 902 TEAC 904 ONKYO 905 DENON 906 PIONEER 900 908 DAT Manufacturer Code PIONEER 907 Other connections P10 Chapter 10 i Other connections O Caution Connecting your iPod to the receiver 1 Set this receiver to the standby mode and then use the USB cable for iPod connection to connect your iPod to the iPod DIRECT terminal on the front panel of this receiver For the cable connection refer to also the operating instructions for iPod e Before making orchanging the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet Plugging in components should be the last connection you make with your system e Do not allow any contact between speaker wires from different terminals 2 Switch the receiver on and press the iPod input source button to switch the receiver to the iPod The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod 3 Use the TOP MENU button to display Connecting an iPod iPod Top menu This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal When the display shows Top Menu you re that will allow you to control playback of
15. 35 C 41 F to 95 F less than 85 RH cooling vents not blocked Do not install this unit in a poorly ventilated area or in ocations exposed to high humidity or direct sunlight or strong artificial light D3 4 2 1 7 _A_En 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 D3 4 2 2 2a_A_En 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 04 Controls and displays Front panel Display Remote contr Ol avai aie E E ah ti acai Operating range of remote control 05 Listening to your system Auto playback eee eee eee eee Using Front S Using Stream Listening in Surround sound 20 0005 Using the Advanced surround effects Listening in StereO s ss ee eee
16. 4 Rd s 2 E BB288 a 82288 S2888 a PA82G o BEBO a OBS a Sees api a 40 125 250 4K13K 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 SIGNAL indicators DIGITAL Lights to indicate the type of input signal Lights when a digital audio signal is AUTO detected Lights when AUTO signal select is on OO DIGITAL Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected Controls and displays CH ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected 2 Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal 3 OO DIGITAL Lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital multichannel signal 4 OO PROLOGIC II Lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding see Listening in surround sound on page 30 5 VIR SB Lights during Virtual surround back processing page 33 6 DIRECT Lights when source Stream Direct playback is in use Direct playback bypasses the tone controls 7 AUTO SURR Lights when Auto Surround see Auto playback on page 30 or XM HD Surround page 58 is on 8 ATT Lights when ANALOG ATT is used to attenuate reduce the level of the analog input signal page 28 9 SLEEP Lights when the sleep mode is active page 28 10 Tuner indicators O MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using he MPX button STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode Y TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received
17. 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 Y signal and the color PB and Pr signals and then output In this way interference between the signals is avoided Component video cables S Green Y IDD Blue PB Red Pr 1 When connecting optical cables be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket e When storing optical cable coil loosely The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners e You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections K Connecting up En 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 on your DVD player to the DVD BD inputs on this receiver Use a standard RCA video cable and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection e If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs see Connecting the multichannel analog outputs 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 his will allow you to play t
18. igat ae eneuie ke eens ee ae ee 18 Connecting to the front panel video t emminal e sssisiarnesenherii neiii tina 18 ACoutlelisgs carsici resis teas ea wa de ee 18 Connecting antennas sitasti siteng ynin 19 Using external antennas sssassss 19 Connecting the speakers eeeeeeeees 20 Hints on speaker placement 005 21 Speaker placement diagraMs 22 Switching the speaker system 22 Selecting the front audio inputs 06 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu Manual MCACC speaker setup Fine Channel Level cscsssceeccecceae Fine Speaker Distance 02000 Acoustic Calibration EQ 2005 Manual speaker Setup 22sec eee eee Speaker Setting Crossover Network 00e ceca cease Channel Level 000 cece eee eee ee Speaker Distance s sis ecrire irass esas 07 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 22sec eee eee Improving FM stereo sound Tuning directly toa station Saving station presetS 2 cece eens Naming station presetS e0ee eae Listening to station presets s s s 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording Playing other SOUrCES 2 eee eee eee eee Choosing the input signal 55 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other COMPONMENS caa
19. neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material This provides a flat equalization setting If you re not satisfied with the automatic adjustment you can also adjust these settings manually to get a frequency balance that suits your tastes Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically If you have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN below should already be set Therefore if you want to adjust your settings manually you can skip to Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 41 1 Select EQ AUTO Setting from the Manual MCACC setup menu 2 Manual MCACC 2c EQ AUTO Setting a Fine Ch Level b Fine SP Distance d EQ Data Copy Set microphone Turn on Subwoofer e EQ CUSTOM Adjust f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g EQ Data Check Return 2 Cancel e Make sure the microphone is connected e f 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 at the middle position e See Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference K The System Setup menu 2 Wait for the EQ AUTO Setting to finish 2c EQ AUTO Setting 2c EQ AUTO Setting Now Analyzing E Now Analyzing Environment Check Ambient Noise
20. stereo Front 95 W 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD 0 2 8 Q e Rated power output surround 20 Hz to 20 kHz THD 0 06 8 Q PROD es wats do Sale Be atoll 95 W per channe COME santoraess hens a aa a hasan dores 95 W SUGUNA pesare sane aaa ee 95 W per channe e Rated power output surround 1 kHz THD 0 05 8 Q FOREN iin ech annaa aa tae 120 W per channe CONE sd twtaves Rha ees gune e an adie 120 W SUMOUN since raceme eed aah 120 W per channe Audio section e Input Sensitivity Impedance AUX CD CD R TAPE MD DVD BD TV SAT DVR VCR wo eee 335 mV 47 kQ e Frequency response AUX CD CD R TAPE MD DVD BD TV SAT DVR VCR 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 3 dB e Output Level Impedance CD R TAPE MD DVR VCR 335 mV 2 2 kQ e Tone control BaSS ccc ciegaiir aware bardviee eerie 6 dB 100 Hz Treble oo ccc eee ee 6 dB 10 kHz Loudness 10 dB 5 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz at volume level 50 dB e Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network AUX CD CD R TAPE MD DVD BD TV SAT DVR VCR aaee saena emne eee 96 dB e Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz AUX CD CD R TAPE MD DVD BD TVSAT DVRIVGR nai aieeaii adira arte 79 dB 1 Continuous average power output of 95 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 2 total harmonic distortion front Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regul
21. 1 Connect a set of audio video outputs on outputs the set top box component to the TV SAT For DVD Audio and SACD playback your DVD AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver player may have 5 1 channel analog outputs In Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio this case you can connect them to the multi Connecron and a standard REAMdeopable channel analog outputs to the multichannel for the video connection inputs of this receiver as shown below 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 input 4 VSX 918V DIGITAL opr Dl a aT VSX 918V with multi channel analog output jacks Cl ca R AUDIO L The illustration shows the VSX 918V but connections for the VSX 818V are the same Connecting a satellite receiver Dees or other digital set top box _ Satellite and cable receivers and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so called The illustration shows the VSX 918V but set top boxes connections for the VSX 878V are the same Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5 1ch is selected see page 36 2 If you ve already connected your TV to the TV SAT inputs simply choose another input However to receive a signal you ll need to press the input select button for the input you co
22. DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE INCANADA EXCEPTAS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR CONDITIONS IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT TO OBTAIN SERVICE PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U S A and Canada should your product require service To receive warranty service you need to present your sales receipt or if rented your rental contract showing place and date of original owner s transaction If shipping the unit you will need to package it carefully and send it transportation prepaid by a traceable insured method to an Authorized Service Company Package the product using adequate padding material to prevent damage in transit The original container is ideal for this purpose Include your name address and telephone number where you can be reached during business hours On all complaints and concerns in the U S A call Customer Support at 1 800 421 1404 or in Canada call Customer Satisfaction at 1 877 283 5901 INTHEU S A N _INCANADA For hook up and operation of your unit or to locate an For additional information on this warranty Authorized Service Company please call or write please call or write
23. DTV button on or off gt Switches the DTV on or off DIV INFO Press to get information on DTV programs DTV SHIFT 7 Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu DTV SHIFT 8 Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu DTV SHIFT 9 Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu DTV SHIFT 0 Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu DTV AUDIO Use to switch DTV audio tracks DTV TOP MENU Press to display the DTV menu DTV GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for navigating Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV RETURN Use to select closed captioning with DTV DTV Number Use to select a specific TV channel Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV buttons 10 button Use to add a decimal points when selecting TV channels DTV ENTER DISC Use to enter a channe Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV MENU Select different menus from the DTV functions DTV Select the menu screen Cable TV Satellite TV TV f amp Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV ENTER screen KD Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on this Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component
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25. If you start playback when something other than a song is selected all the songs that fall into that category will play ll Pauses playback or restarts playback when paused lt gt Press and hold during playback to start scanning lt gt Press to skip to previous next track oad Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One Repeat All and Repeat Off pred Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off TUNER DISP Press repeatedly to change the song SHIFT gt lt playback information displayed in the front panel display e gt When browsing press to move to previous next levels t t During Audiobook playback press to switch the playback speed Faster gt Normal gt Slower TOP MENU Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen RETURN Press to return to the previous level 1 e Note that non roman characters in the title are displayed as e This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod 2 If you re in the song category you can also press ENTER to start playback Other connections Switching the iPod controls You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls 2 This enables operation and display on your iPod and this receiver s remote control and OSD become inactive KAU 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch b
26. SIRIUS input For best reception you may need to move the SIRIUS Connect tuner antenna near a window the southernmost window should produce the best results 1 In order to activate your radio subscription you will need the SIRIUS ID SID which uniquely identifies your tuner The SID may be found on a sticker located on the packaging or on the bottom of the tuner itself The label will have a printed 12 digit SID number When you have located the SID write it down in the space provided near the end of this manual Connect SIRIUS on the internet at https activate siriusradio com Follow the prompts to activate your subscription or you can also call SIRIUS toll free at 1 888 539 SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 En Other connections P10 e If after pressing SIRIUS the display shows Antenna Error try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the Sirius Connect tuner Listening to SIRIUS Radio After connecting you will be able to use this receiver o select channels and navigate categories using the on screen display The information displayed is as follows SIRIUS Preset c A il Signal s Decades The 50s A0 Preset n SR005 Channel Chuck Berry Johnny B Good Song na Chuck Berry Compos I Category ass rength umber number Artist name me er name
27. System Setup menu En A Important e For some of the settings below you ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position See Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACC on page 8 if you re unsure how to do this Also see Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10 for notes regarding background noise and other possible interference If you re using a subwoofer switch it on and turn up the volume as necessary 1 Select Manual MCACC from the System Setup menu See Using the System Setup menu on page 37 if you re not already at this screen System Setup 1 Auto MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 4 Input Assign 2 Manual MCACC b Fine SP Distance c EQ AUTO Setting d EQ Data Copy e EQ CUSTOM Adjust f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g EQ Data Check 5 Other Setup Return 2 Select the setting you want to adjust If you re doing this for the first time you might want to make these settings in order e Fine Ch Level Make fine adjustments to the overall balance of your speaker system see Fine Channel Level below e Fine SP Distance Make precise delay settings for your speaker system see Fine Speaker Distance on page 39 The last five settings are specifically for customizing the parameters explained in Acoustic Calibration EQ below e EQ AUTO Setting Measure the acoustic characteristics of your room and auto
28. can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your pro
29. current n a location Subscription Updating Unit is updating subscription Wait until the encryption code has been updated Updating Channels Unit is updating channels Wait until the encryption code has been updated Invalid Channel Selected channel is not available does not exist Select another channel KD Additional information Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver s settings to the factory default Use the front panel controls to do this 1 Switch the receiver into standby 2 While holding down the ADVANCED SURROUND button press and hold the STANDBY ON button for about three seconds 3 When you see RESET appear in the display press ST OK shows in the display 4 Press SOUND RETRIEVER to confirm OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory settings Switching the speaker impedance We recommend using speakers of 8 Q with this system but it is possible to switch the impedance setting if you plan to use speakers with a 6 Q impedance rating e With the receiver in standby press STANDBY ON while holding down the SPEAKERS button Each time you do this you switch between the impedance settings e SP 6 OHM Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 6 Q e SP 8 OHM Use this setting if your speakers are rated at 8 Q or more Note Specifications Amplifier section e Continuous power output
30. dispute or 2 respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action IN CANADA Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at 905 946 7446 to discuss your complaint and to obtain a prompt resolution RECORD THE PLACE AND DATE OF PURCHASE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Model No Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 1 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support at the above listed number for assistance Pioneer Electronics Service Inc PO BOX 1760 Long Beach CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R 0P2 l 1 877 283 5901 905 479 4411 For warranty information
31. easiest option is to route all he bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers subwoofer If you didn t connect surround Crossover Network speakers choose NO the sound of the e Default setting 100Hz surround channels is sent to the other speakers SUB W LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected see notes below Choose the PLUS setting if you want the subwoofer to output bass sound continuously or you want deeper bass the bass frequencies This setting decides th e cutoff between bass sounds playing back from the speakers selected as LARGE or the subwoofer and bass sounds playing back from those selected as SMALL It also decides where the cutoff will be for bass sounds in the LFE channel 2 that would normally come out the front and Note 1 If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automatically be fixed to YES Also the center and surround speakers can t be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL In this case all bass frequencies are sent to the subwoofer 2 For more on selecting the speaker sizes see Speaker Setting above En 1 Select Crossover Network from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Manual SP Setup 3b Crossover Network Frequency ELA a Speaker Setting Channel Level d Speaker Distance Finish 2 Choos
32. eee eee tage Surround Advance DING CE ssi se asusu aoia arava aye Using the Sound Retriever 5 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Setting the AV optionS e ee eee eee Checking what s inthe box 2 2005 6 Loading the batteries 2 eee eee eee 6 Installing the receiver 2 cece eee eee 6 VE rTM OM a asian axe avie gids dik eee aed a aarin 6 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 000005 7 Listening to Surround Sound 2 7 Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC isccasexeceadeedennaces 8 Other problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup ssia saaa ass 10 Better sound using Phase Control 10 03 Connecting up Making cable connections es ee ee 11 Analog audio cableS 0 0ee sees 11 Digital audio cables cre rere e eens 11 Video Cables sse ainar ise erence a a 11 Connecting a DVD player and TV 12 Connecting the multichannel analog OUTPUTS idia aizuna am ugun EREE E 13 Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set top box 2 eee eee eee 13 Connecting other audio components 14 About the WMAQ9 Pro decoder 14 Connecting an HDD DVD recorder VCR and other video SOUrCES sausesnes 15 Using the component video jackS 16 Connecting using HDM 2 0 eee eee 16 ABOUT HOM Nas mesai aaa ad cere irene 17 Connecting to the front panel audio IMM JACK si 28
33. manuals that came with your digital audio that the connected component is TV and source component to check whether compatible with including DVD Video DVD they are compatible with progressive scan Audio see below for limitations Video CD video Super VCD CD and MP3 HDMI DVI equipped component A important e If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input you must also have your TV HDMI oUT connected to this receiver s COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks ANALOG AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT E OPTICAL 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 e Component 1 DVD e Component 2 TV e Component 3 DVR See Assigning the component video inputs on 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 HDMI DVI compatible monitor or plasma display The illustration shows the VSX 818V but connections for the VSX 918V are the same En Connecting up 03 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect th
34. only with the cart stand tripod bracket or 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 Do not use this apparatus near water YOONRWN Follow all instructions Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat N 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or z Di grounding type plug A polarized plug has two AIA blades with one wider than the other A grounding ype plug has two blades and a third grounding 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or prong The wide blade or the third prong are when unused for long periods of time provided for your safety If the provided plug does 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for Servicing is required when the apparatus has been replacement of the obsolete outlet damaged in any way such as power supply cord or 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects pinched particularly at plugs convenience have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has receptacles and the point
35. page 21 for more on this Subwoofer SW ere Front Right R ag Right RS Left L ae a AR Listening Surround position Left LS 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 DVD BD is showing in the receiver s display If it isn t press DVD on the remote to set the receiver to the DVD input There are several other sound options you can select See Listening to yoursystem on page 30 for more on this 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 5 minute guide 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 speake
36. playe SHIFT 11 recorder SHIFT gt gt Switches to the Jukebox feature DVR playe INFO Displays additional EPG information DVR player KD Controlling the rest of your system En Preset Code List You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code DVD Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA 001 SONY 002 PANASONIC 003 019 JVC 004 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 AKAI 007 RCA 008 011 DENON 010 HITACHI 012 PHILIPS 013 ZENITH 014 THOMSON 015 SONY 016 video game MICROSOFT 017 video game PIONEER 000 009 018 020 021 LD Manufacturer Code SONY 101 PANASONIC 105 106 PHILIPS 104 KENWOOD 103 RCA 107 PIONEER 100 111 TV Manufacturer Code RCA 601 615 616 617 618 ZENITH 603 620 MAGNAVOX 612 629 GE 611 628 GENERAL 666 PHILIPS 607 SONY 604 PANASONIC 608 622 671 TOSHIBA 605 626 663 SHARP 602 619 627 662 HITACHI 606 624 625 664 SANYO 614 621 MITSUBISHI 609 GOLDSTAR 610 623 JVC 613 665 FUNAI 658 AIWA 660 NEC 659 GRANDIENTE 630 PIONEER 600 667 668 669 670 631 632 633 634 635 636 637 638 639 STB SATELLITE CATV Manufacturer Code AICHI DENSHI 734 DX
37. please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product ai Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service la client le de Pioneer Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Pioneer Electroniques du Canada Inc Service Client le 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R 0P2 1 877 283 5901 905 479 4411 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit 018_C_EF i i a es a Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2007 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L8R OP2 Canada TEL 1 877 283 5901 905 479 4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE LTD 253 Alexandra Road 04 01 Singapore 159936 TEL 65 6472 7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER
38. shows the VSX 918V but connections for the VSX 818V are the same 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 WMAQ Pro encoded audio using a coaxial or optical digital connection when connected to a WMA9 Pro compatible 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 Q 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 En Connecting up CH VSX 918V 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 8 VCR and other video sources This receiver has audio video inputs and outputs suitable for connecting analog or Us ey DIGITALIN aust OF IGO 9s 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
39. the subtitles included in multilingual DVD Video discs REC Start recording AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel on DVD discs HDD DVD These buttons switch between the hard disk and DVD controls for HDD DVD recorders REC STOP Stops recording ANT Use to select the VHF UHF antennas or Cable TV MEMORY Use to register a song title you are currently listening to 8 Number buttons and other component controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency page 46 or the tracks ona CD DVD etc There are other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed For example MIDNIGHT etc KD Controls and displays En TUNER DISP Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies page 47 CLASS Switches between the three banks classes of radio station presets page 47 MPX Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality page 46 D ACCESS After pressing you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons page 46 MIDNIGHT Switches to Midnight or Loudness istening page 34 ANALOG ATT Attenuates lowers the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion DIMMER Dims or brightens the display SLEEP Press to change the amount of time before he receiver switches into standby 30 min 60 min 90 mi
40. them e Auto MCACC This is a quick and effective automatic surround setup see Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 e Manual MCACC Fine tune your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ see Manual MCACC speaker setup below e Manual SP Setup Specify the size number distance and overall balance of the speakers you ve connected see Manual speaker setup on page 42 e Input Assign Specify what you ve connected to the digital component video and HDMI inputs see The Input Assign menu on page 64 Other Setup VSX 978V model only Make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver see The Other Setup menu on page 66 Manual MCACC speaker setup You can use the settings in the Manual MCACC setup menu to make detailed adjustments when you re more familiar with the system Before making these settings you should have already completed Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers 2 e You can t use the System Setup menu when the iPod XM Radio SIRIUS Radio or PORTABLE input is selected e Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu e The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use component or composite connections for system setup K The
41. video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV Keep in mind you can t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice versa so make sure the components you are recording to from are hooked up in the same way see Connecting up on page 11 for more on connections If you want to record a video source you also need to use the same type of connection for the source as for the recorder For example you can t record a component hooked up to composite video jacks with a recorder hooked up to the component video outputs see page 15 for more on video connections SIGNAL SEL 1 Select the source you want to record Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons or INPUT SELECT Note 2 Select the input signal if necessary Press the RECEIVER button then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component see page 36 for more on this 3 Prepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station load the CD video DVD etc 4 Prepare the recorder Insert a blank tape MD video etc into the recording device and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check the component s instruction manual if you re unsure 5 Start recording then start playback of the source component 1 e The receiver s volume balance tone bas
42. where they exit from the been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate apparatus normally or has been dropped P1 4 2 2_En 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 e 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 D3 4 2 2 1b_B_En WARNING Operating Environment To prevent a fire hazard do not place any naked flame sources such as a lighted candle on the equipment D3 4 2 1 7a_A_En 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 D3 4 2 1 7b_A_En Operating environment temperature and humidity 5 C to
43. 00 50 dB AMENNA a a ea Stem ebay Loop antenna Other Input Output Section HDMI terminal INPUT 5 5 cde wine aaron a Odes 19 pin x2 OUTPUT si i eie aaas 19 pin 5 V 55 mA XM connector 005 4 pin 5 V 370 mA SIRIUS CONNECT ON crien eneren nas 8 pin Miscellaneous Power requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption naasna aaa 300 W ISTANEDY ica ctiaterwdea aden Meat Ea 0 5 W Dimensions ascitic 420 mm W x 158 mm H x 352 5 mm D eee 16 16 in W x 61 4 in H x 137 8 in D Weight without package 8 1 kg 17 Ib 9 oz Furnished Parts Microphone for Auto MCACC setup 1 REMOteCOntrOl sa ccecccacdeci ead ae netaean 1 Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6 2 AM loop antenna oirean on a eed 1 EM Wit ntenMae nis cieeaiiia meena n 1 These operating instructions isa Note e Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements 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 K041_En ED Additional information Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you
44. ACE AND DATE OF FIRSTRENTAL INTHE EVENT SERVICEIS REQUIRED THE PRODUCT MUST BE DELIVERED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD TRANSPORTATION PREPAID ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT PUSA OR POC AS APPROPRIATE WILL PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD Parts Labor Home Audio and Video 1 Year 1 Year Microphones Headphones Phono Cartridges and Styluses peen 90 Days 90 Days Shorter limited warranty periods apply to some models Please refer to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for a definitive statement of the warranty period The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is first put into use a during the rental period or b retail sale whichever occurs first WHAT IS NOT COVERED IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS PIONEER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APP
45. ANTENNA 732 733 FUJITSU 722 723 724 HITACHI 721 MASPRO 729 NEC 720 PANASONIC 725 726 728 SUMITOMO 730 TOSHIBA 719 JERROLD 701 702 703 704 711 712 713 714 715 716 SA 705 706 708 709 731 ZENITH 707 710 717 PIONEER 700 718 On digital STB Manufacturer Code RCA 201 203 209 SONY 202 557 ECHOSTAR 205 PRIMESTAR 206 BELL 208 TOSHIBA 555 SHARP 554 AIWA 562 563 564 HITACHI 556 JVC 551 552 553 MASPRO 559 560 561 PANASONIC 558 PIONEER 200 210 DTV Manufacturer Code PANASONIC 226 230 JVC 227 TOSHIBA 228 PIONEER 207 229 231 232 234 253 VCR Manufacturer Code RCA 401 413 415 ZENITH 403 MAGNAVOX 414 FISHER 412 426 427 PANASONIC 408 432 433 462 463 473 TOSHIBA 405 464 474 JVC 407 428 429 430 431 HITACHI 406 434 436 465 472 SONY 404 416 417 457 458 459 460 461 475 476 477 478 MITSUBISHI 409 420 421 422 423 424 466 467 470 SANYO 410 425 435 468 SHARP 402 418 419 469 411 GOLDSTAR 411 GRADIENTE 441 PIONEER 400 437 438 439 DVD Recorder Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA 485 PANASONIC 486 491 492 SONY 490 PIONEER 456 480 481 482 483 484 487 488 489 493 TAPE Manufacturer Code DENON 810 FISHER 813 JVC 802 PANASONIC 803 KENWOOD 804 807 ONKYO 808 809 SONY 801 806 TEAC 805 YAMAHA 811 812 PIONEER 800 814 CD Manufacturer Code DENON 309 JVC 303 PANASONIC 304 326 KENWOOD 310
46. CONTROL button you will be able to control your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote if you have assigned it to the TV CTRL button 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code or to enter a code for another component you want to control 5 When you re done press RECEIVER KD Controlling the rest of your system Direct function e Default setting ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time using your receiver to playback a different component This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When direct function is on any component you select using the MULTI CONTROL buttons will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control When you turn direct function off you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 4 button The LED blinks 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The LED lights on continuously 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 direct on or 2 direct off The LED blinks again 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control 5 When you re done press RECEIVER Cle
47. Data Copy FROM CUSTOM1 EAE CUSTOM2 CUSTOM2 OK CUSTOM1 AA CUSTOM2 CUSTOM2 OK Start Copy Start Copy Cancel 2 Cancel You can also copy from one custom setting to another For more on the ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN settings see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on page 40 3 Select OK to copy and confirm Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Before manually adjusting the Acoustic Calibration EQ we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the auto setup above or from Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 to one of the custom settings Instead of just a flat EQ curve this will give you a reference point from which to start see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 40 for how to do this 1 Select EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust or EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust from the Manual MCACC setup menu 2e EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust Test Tone Type l gt 2 Manual MCACC a Fine Ch Level b Fine SP Distance c EQ AUTO Setting d EQ Data Copy f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g EQ Data Check Return ENTER Next Cancel 2 Select which method you would like to use to adjust the overall frequency balance It is best to choose whichever one you copied to the custom setting in Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 40 e ALL CH ADJUST All the speakers can be set independently so no spe
48. FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning unctions If you already know the frequency of he station you want see Tuning directly to a station below Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall ater see Saving station presets on page 47 or more on how to do this 0o00 000 666 0 6 gt re 1 Press FM or AM to select the band 2 Tune to a station There are three ways to do this Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold TUNE f 4 for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat to search for other stations Manual tuning To change the frequency one step ata time press TUNE f 4 High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE f 4 for high speed tuning Release the button at the frequency you want Improving FM stereo sound Ifthe Y tuned or Ep stereo indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX SHIFT 3 button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Tuning directly to a station Sometimes you ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to In this case you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control 1 Press FM or AM to s
49. IGITAL or AUTO OO DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input VSX 918V model only When the HDMI is selected the ANALOG and DIGITAL indicators are off see page 24 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to this receiver page 13 you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound 1 Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting For example you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio 2 Press DVD 3 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press SIGNAL SEL to select the multichannel analog inputs DVD 5 1ch shows in the display and the ANALOG indicator lights Selecting the front audio inputs When playing back a component connected to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on the front panel set the source to PORTABLE on the receiver 1 Press PORTABLE SHIFT iPod on the remote control You can also select the source by pressing VIDEO PORTABLE on the front panel 2 Playback the connected component 1 This receiver can only playback Dolby Digital PCM 32 kHz to 96 kHz DTS and WMAQ Pro digital signal formats With other digital signal formats set to ANALOG e You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal To prevent noise make the proper digital connections
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51. Microphone I Speaker YES NO Surround Analyzing Channel Level Acoustic Cal EQ J Cancel As the receiver outputs test tones the frequency balance is adjusted automatically for the following settings e ALL CH ADJUST A flat setting where all the speakers are set individually so no special weighting is given to any one channel e FRONT ALIGN All speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings no equalization is applied to the front left and right channels You return to the Acoustic Cal EQ setup menu after the Acoustic Calibration Equalization is set Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 41 we recommend copying the ALL CH ADJUST or the FRONT ALIGN settings from the EQ AUTO setup above or from Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 to one of the custom settings Instead of just a flat EQ curve this will give you a reference point from which to start 1 Select EQ Data Copy from the Manual MCACC setup menu 2 Manual MCACC a Fine Ch Level b Fine SP Distance c EQ AUTO Setting d EQ Data Cop e EQ CUSTOM Adjust f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g EQ Data Check b Return The System Setup menu 06 2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM 2 then use to select the setting you want to copy 2d EQ Data Copy To FROM To 2d EQ
52. ORMITY 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 odel 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION within an equilateral triangle is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR dangerous voltage within the product s BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS enclosure that may be of sufficient INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED magnitude to constitute a risk of electric SERVICE PERSONNEL shock to persons 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 D3 4 2 1 1_En A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the eep these instructions manufacturer Heed all warnings 12 Use
53. Pioneer sound vision soul AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX 918V VSX 818V Register your product at www pioneerelectronics com US www pioneerelectronics ca Canada Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft Receive free tips updates and service bulletins on your new product Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs e Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter Operating Instructions WARNING f the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC This equipment is not waterproof To prevent a fire outlet you want to use the plug must be removed or shock hazard do not place any container filled and appropriate one fitted Replacement and with liquid near this equipment such as a vase or mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of flower pot or expose it to dripping splashing rain his unit should be performed only by qualified or moisture D3 4 2 1 3_B_En service personnel If connected to an AC outlet the cut off plug can cause severe electrical shock Make WARNING sure it is properly disposed of after removal Before plugging in for the first time read the following The equipment should be disconnected by removing section carefully he mains plug from the wall socket when left The
54. S as esa a as arnan a Power cord CAUTION iesc cacaretingenem eurena Cleaning TheuNits ss sirpi keen gwen ae 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc and DTS 96 24 is a trademark of DTS Inc For U S and Australia Model an Lotte ENERGY STAR 67 7 3_En xD Before you start En Chapter 1 Before you start Checking what s in the box Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories e Setup microphone e Remote control unit e Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6 x2 e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna e These operating instructions Loading the batteries W Caution Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions e Never use new and old batteries together e Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area e 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 batteri
55. Surround YES SUBW YES OK E 30 Next Cancel If the speaker configuration displayed isn t correct use f to select the speaker and to change the setting When you re finished go to the next step Note 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 lf 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 mm i Surround Analyzing gt Speaker System 1 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 Syst
56. ack to VSX918V the receiver controls iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Using XM Radio XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial free music plus the best XM Mini Tuner in sports news talk and entertainment XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast 1 Connect an XM Mini Tuner to the XM IN to coast From rock to reggae from classicalto jack on the rear of this receiver hip hop XM has something for every music You will also need to activate the XM Radio fan XM s dedication to playing the richest service selection of music is matched by its passion for ive sporting events talk radio ae 2 Press XM SHIFT FM to switch to the minute news standup comedy children s el ne Rea jo manesdtomoreth programminyranamuchmore For dio XM Mini Tuner antenna near a window the customers information about XM Satellite th twita neni d th Radio is available online at www xmradio com SOMITE TUTIOSEWINGOW SHOU CProoueehe best results For Canadian customers information about XM Canada is online at www xmradio ca e If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in If the display shows Upgrade XM Tuner try disconnecting the tuner and connecting the XM Mini Tuner If the display shows Check Antenna try disconnecting the tuner and antenna For more information s
57. and dirt e When the surface is dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water and wrung out well and then wipe again with a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or cleansers e Never use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surface Pioneer PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC LIMITEDWARRANTY WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE WARRANTY Pioneer Electronics USA Inc PUSA and Pioneer Electronics Of Canada Inc POC warrant that products distributed by PUSA in the U S A and by POC in Canada that fail to function properly undernormaluse due to a manufacturing defect when installed and operated according to the owner s manual enclosed with the unit will be repaired or replaced with a unit of comparable value at the option of PUSA or POC without charge to you for parts or actual repair work Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA or POC THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR DEALER IN THE U S A OR CANADA YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR IF RENTED YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PL
58. aring all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings e While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 0 button for three seconds The LED blinks three times indicating the settings have been restored to the factory presets Note 1 TV codes for example codes for TV CATV Satellite TV or DTV can only be assigned to the TV or TV CTRL button e You can t assign the FM AM or RECEIVER buttons 2 You can t use direct function with the FM AM and TV CTRL functions Controlling the rest of your system CE Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on this Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component e The TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button Button s Function Components TV Switches the DTV on or off DTV Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on Cable TV Satellite TV TV INPUT SELECT Switches the TV input Not possible with all models TV TV CH Selects channels Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV TV VOL Adjust the TV volume Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV SOURCE Press to switch the component assigned to the TV CTRL Cable TV Satellite TV TV
59. ation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer En Additional information CE Video Section e input Sensitivity Impedance DVR VCR DVD BD TV SAT 1 Vp p 75 Q e Output Level Impedance DVR VCR MONITOR OUT 1 Vp p 75 Q e Frequency response DVR VCR DVD BD TV SAT gt MONITOR 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio 004 55 dB Crosstalkisicvascieeciea ctw dean diend 50 dB Component video section e Input Sensitivity DVD BD TV SAT DVR VCR 1 Vp p 75 Q e Output Level Impedance ONITOR OUT naaa 1 Vp p 75 Q e Frequency response DVD BD TV SAT DVR VCR gt MONITOR 5 Hz to 40 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio eae 60 dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono 20 2 dBf Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf DiStOrtion i viciicaccaa cies Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation 05 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input DIN 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 530 kHz to 1700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna 350 uV m Signal to Noise Ratio 00
60. audio ready to play music from the iPod 2 content from your iPod using the controls of If after pressing iPod the display shows this receiver No Connection try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver e You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Q to 16 Q please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Q USB cable for iPod connection A Note q This system is compatible with the audio of an iPod and iPod nano portable device fifth generation and above However that some of the functions may be restricted for some models Note however compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod Please be sure to use the latest available software version e iPod is licensed for reproduction of non copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce e Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting e Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure 2 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver Pioneer shows in the iPod display En iPod playback To navigate songs on your iPod you can take advantag
61. cece wire acces de eae we Selecting preset codes directly Direct function Clearing all the remote control settings Controls for TVSs rssi snev ac eeeescaek eas Controls for other components Preset Code List 10 Other connections Connecting AM POG siicwsstisociice ee aera he4 Connecting your iPod to the receiver iPod playback ccc cece eee eee eee eee Using XM Radio onnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to XM Radio secs eee eee eee eee Using XM HD Surround eee eee eee Saving channel presets 2020005 Using the XM Menu 2 cece ee eee eee About Neural Surround 2 2 0005 About X Using SIRIUS Radio Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner Listening to SIRIUS Radio 2 eee eee S U Q lt aving channel presets 00eeeeee sing the SIRIUS Menu 2 2 ee eee Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Using the SR mode with a Pioneer plasma display eesriie sste tie ie er iea 11 Other Settings The Input Assign MenU see eee eee eee The Other Setup menu SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 12 Additional information Troubleshooting TAD MII sess isenesest eaters rE Important information regarding the HDMI connection 2 00eeeee IPGO MESSAGES rene eerste snes wise cee eat ee Be XM radio messages SIRIUS radio messages Resetting the main Unit 2 20 e eee ee eee Switching the speaker impedance SPECIGI
62. cial weighting is given to any one channel When adjusting test tones will sound for each individual channel FRONT ALIGN Speakers are set in accordance with the front speaker settings The sound of the test tone will alternate between the left front reference speaker and the target speaker 3 Select the channel s you want and adjust to your liking 2e EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust 2e EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust Test Tone Type Al Test Tone Type LL CH ADJUST Al LL CH ADJUST gt Finish Use to select the channel Use f to select the frequency and to boost or cut the EQ When you re finished go back to the top of the screen and use to select the next channel e The front speakers can t be adjusted if you selected FRONT ALIGN e The OVER indicator shows in the display if the frequency adjustment is too drastic and might distort If this happens bring the level down until OVER disappears from the display Tip e Changing the frequency curve of one channel too drastically will affect the overall balance If the speaker balance seems uneven you can raise or lower channel levels using test tones with the TRIM feature Use to select TRIM then use to raise or lower the channel level for the current speaker 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu En Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings After you have completed an automa
63. commend WIDE position Front left Front right Front left Front right speaker speaker speaker speaker wm 2 wie 2 o oo Note K Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Use the Stream Direct modes when you want to hear the truest possible reproduction of a source All unnecessary signal processing is bypassed AUTO DIRECT e While listening to a source press AUTO DIRECT to select Stream Direct mode e AUTOSURR See Auto playback on page 30 DIRECT Sources are heard according to the settings made in the Surround Setup speaker setting channel level speaker distance as well as with dual mono settings You will hear sources according to the number of channels in the signal For analog sources only Channel Level can be set All other digital processing can not be set Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is removed during the compression process sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2 channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression SOUND RETRIEVER e Press SOUND RETRIEVER to switch the sound retriever on or off 1 When using F S S WIDE a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is performed For more on this refer to Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 2 The S
64. d only CH1 CH2 Both channels heard from front speakers DRC Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks OFF Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS you may need to use Control his feature when listening to surround sound at low MAX volumes MID Dialog Enhancement Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out OFF rom other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack ON Sound Delay Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video so 0 0 to 6 0 frames VSX 918V model only the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture 1 second 30 frames By adding a bit of delay you can adjust the sound to match NTSC he presentation of the video LFE ATT Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra LFEATT 0 0 dB LFE Attenuate ow bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound LFEATT 10 10 dB rom the speakers LFEATT OFF The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB which is the recommended value When set to 10 dB the LFE is imited by the respective degree When OFF is selected no sound is output from the LFE channel HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this AMP VSX 918V model only receiver amp or through to a TV or plasma display THRU Through a You can change the MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button
65. dio ca Canadian residents Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio com US residents and xmradio ca Canadian residents Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada reserved All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners XM Ready subscriptions Once you have installed the XM Mini Tuner Dock inserted the XM Mini Tuner connected the XM Dock to your XM Ready home audio system and installed the antenna you are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM programming There are three places to find En KO Other connections your eight character XM Radio ID On the XM Mini Tuner on the XM Mini Tuner package and on XM Channel 0 Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference Be Eee eee Note The XM Radio ID does not use the letters P O S or F Activate your XM Satellite Radio service in the U S online at http activate xmradio com or call 1 800 XM RADIO 1 800 967 2346 Activate your XM Satelli Radio service in Canada online at https ta activate xmradio ca or call 1 877 GET XMSR 1 877 438 9677 You will need a major credit card XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes but during peak busy periods you may need to keep your XM Ready home audio system on for up to an hour When you can access the full l
66. e 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 e The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct align ment with the connector on the player 3 VSX 878V model only To hear audio from 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 DVR VCR as shown in the illustration e Without this connection HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display 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 Assigning the HDMI inputs on 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 Choosing the input signal on page 36 e VSX 978V model only Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on page 35 to THRU THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or plasma display no sound will be
67. e deck e Move the cassette deck away from your receiver until the noise disappears Sound is produced from other components but not from LD or DVD player e Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made refer to page 36 e Set the digital input settings correctly refer to page 64 e Make digital connections refer to page 12 and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL is output when software with refer to page 36 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player o sound is output or a noise Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the neutral position e Make sure the player s settings are correct and or the DTS signal out is on Refer compatible CD player DTS is played back to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player e Set the input signal type to DIGITAL see Choosing the input signal on page 36 During a playback search e This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the noise is output from a DTS output of loud noise from your speakers Everything seems to be set up correctly but the playback sound is odd e Check that the positive negative speaker terminals on the receiver are matched the corresponding terminals on the speakers see Connecting the speakers on page 20 There seems to be a time lag between the speakers and the output of the subwoofer e See Automa
68. e of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to this receiver you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist artist album name song name genre or composer similar to using your iPod directly iPod Top tb Artists Albums Songs Podcasts Audiobooks Shuffle Songs av Enter 1 Use the f buttons to select a category then press ENTER to browse that category e To return to the previous level any time press RETURN 2 Use the f buttons to browse the selected category e g albums e Use to move to previous next levels 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play then press gt to start playback Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this Playlists Songs Artists gt Albums Songs Albums Songs Songs Podcasts Genres Artists gt Albums Songs Composers gt Albums Songs Audiobooks Shuffle Songs Note KO Other connections e Tip e You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item atthe top of each category list For example you can play all the songs by a particular artist Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod Button What it does gt Press to start playback
69. e the frequency cutoff point Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE speakers 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu Channel Level Using the channel level settings you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system an important factor when setting up a home theater system 1 Select Channel Level from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Manual SP Setup 3c Channel Level Test Tone ETH a Speaker Setting b Crossover Network c Channel_ Level d Speaker Distance Return ENTER Next Cancel 2 Select a setup option e Manual Move the test tone manually from speaker to speaker and adjust individual channel levels e Auto Adjust channel levels as the test tone moves from speaker to speaker automatically Note K The System Setup menu 3 Confirm your selected setup option The test tones will start after you press ENTER After the volume increases to the reference level test tones will be output 3c Channel Level Test Tone Manual Please Wait 20 Caution Loud test tones will be output Cancel 4 Adjust the level of each channel using e gt If you selected Manual use to switch speakers The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on screen 3c Channel Level 0 0dB J Finish Adjust the level of each speaker as the test tone is emitt
70. e three classes then press to select the channel preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a preset 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel OF tie e You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to 5 songs See Using the S RIUS Menu below to recall this information Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this 1 You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 62 2 It s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs You can however use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer 3 Select SROOO SIRIUS ID from the on screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner Other connections 1 Press CLASS SHIFT 2 to select the class in which the channel is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 2 Press to select the channel preset you want e You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset Using the SIRIUS Menu The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features 1 Press TOP MENU 2 Use f to select a menu item then press ENTER Choose between the following menu items e Memory Recall Use t to browse your saved song information see Tip above Channel Skip Add U
71. e to adjust the volume on your TV Controls and displays CH Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if e There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays e The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit 7 m 23 ft K Listening to your system En Chapter 5 Listening to your system A Important e Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source for example PCM 88 2 kHz 96 kHz DTS 96 kHz 24 bit or WMAQ Pro sources Auto playback The simplest most direct listening option is the Auto Surround feature With this the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you re playing and selects multichannel or stereo playback as necessary AUTO DIRECT e While listening to a source press AUTO DIRECT for auto playback of a source Press repeatedly until AUTOSURR shows briefly in the display it will then show the decoding or playback format Check the digital format indicators in the display to see how the source is being processed e When listening to XM Radio AUTO DIRECT selects the XM HD Surround feature page 58 Listening in surround sound Using this receiver you can li
72. ed 5 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu 4 Tip e You can change the channel levels at any time by using CH SEL and LEVEL on the remote control You can set two channel levels one for DVD 5 1CH and one for the listening modes 1 Ifyou are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter take the readings from your main listening position and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL C weighting slow reading e The subwoofer test tone is output at low volumes You may need to adjust the level after testing with an actual soundtrack The System Setup menu 06 Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective surround sound 1 Select Speaker Distance from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Manual SP Setup 3d Speaker Distance a Speaker Setting lt a b Crossover Network 10 0ft c Channel Level 10 0ft g Sea 10 0ft 10 0 f m L1 0 0ft Finish 2 Adjust the distance of each speaker using You can adjust the distance of each speaker in 0 5 feet increments 3 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual SP Setup menu 07 Using the tuner En Chapter 7 Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to
73. ee About XM on page 59 Connecting your XM Radio receiver After purchasing an XM Mini Tuner sold separately you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts connections and then plugging them back in Note 1 You cannot use this function when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected 2 When this function is set iPod images cannot be played on this receiver 3 You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu page 59 Listening to XM Radio After connecting you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on screen display The information displayed is as follows Preset class XM Satellite Radio A i Signal s rength l Category Hits AS The Blend xM025 Channel number Elton John Artist name Song name Channel name Candle In the Wind I Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the XM Channel Guide you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear or you can narrow your channel search by genre XM Satellite Radio A l XM Channel Guide aUP 000 RADIO ID 001 XM Preview 004 The 40s Hits Al The Blend XM025 Elton John 008 The 80s vDOWN Candle In the Wind e Use the buttons to select a channel then press ENTER to listen to the XM radio broadcast e To browse by genre first press CATEGORY use t to select a genre th
74. eiver using an SR cable Note that the number of settings available will depend on the plasma display you ve connected See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 62 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button An on screen display OSD appears on your TV Use f and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu 2 Select Other Setup then press ENTER System Setup 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 4 Input assign 3 Makesure SR Setup is selected from the Other Setup menu and then press ENTER 5 Other Setup 5a SR Setup a SR Setup PDP Volume Control lt gt PDP Input Select TV Monitor Out Connect OFF Finish 4 Select the PDP Volume Control setting you want OFF The receiver does not control the volume of the plasma display e ON When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the plasma display DVD BD or another function below the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard KD Other Settings 5 Assign any input source connected to the plasma display to the corresponding input number This matches the receiver s input source with a numbered video input on the plasma display For example assign DVD BD to input 2 if you have connected your DVD vide
75. el This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically The receiver suddenly switches e After about a minute you won t be able to switch the unit on during this time off and the power indicator switch the receiver back on If the message persists call a Pioneer authorized blinks independent service company No sound is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to Connecting up on page 11 function is selected e Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off e Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set see Switching the speaker system on page 22 e Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal see Choosing the input signal on page 36 No image is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to Connecting up on page 11 function is selected e Select the correct component use the input select buttons e Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 65 to make sure you re assigned the correct input The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the TV ake sure the subwoofer is switched on f the subwoofer has a volume knob make sure it s turned up The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 42 to YES or PLUS Switch the LFE ATT LFE Attenuate on page 35 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 10
76. elect the band 2 Press D ACCESS SHIFT ENTER 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station For example to tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 If you make a mistake halfway through press D ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over Using the tuner 07 Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time This unit can memorize up to 30 stations stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each When saving an FM frequency the MPX setting see mproving FM stereo sound on page 46 is also stored Ga 0 0 ae 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Listening to the radio on page 46 for more on this 2 Press T EDIT TUNER EDIT The display shows ST MEMORY then a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS SHIFT 2 to select one of the three classes then press ST to select the station preset you want You can also use the number buttons 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Naming station presets For easier identification you can name your station presets Note 1 Choose the station preset you want to name See Listening to station presets below for how to do this
77. em Setup menu starting on page 37 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 Speaker Setting on page 42 e 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 You can also choose to view the settings by selecting individual parameters from the Analyzed Data Check screen e Speaker Setting The size and number of speakers you ve connected see page 42 for more on this e Speaker Distance The distance of your speakers from the listening position see page 45 for more on this e Channel Level The overall balance of your speaker system see page 44 for more on this Acoustic Cal EQ Adjustments to the frequency balance of your speaker system based on the acoustic characteristics of your room see page 40 for more on this Press RETURN after you have finished 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 f the room environment is not optimal for the Auto MCACC Setup too much background noise echo off the walls obstacles blocking he speakers from the microphone the final sett
78. en press ENTER e To cancel and exit any time press RETURN tip e You can select channels directly by pressing D ACCESS SHIFT ENTER then the three digit channel number e You can press TUNER DISP SHIFT 1 to change XM Radio information in the front panel display Note KO Other connections e The currently selected channel is automatically chosen without pressing ENTER after 10 seconds Using XM HD Surround XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio e While listening to XM Radio press AUTO DIRECT for XM HD Surround listening See About Neural Surround on page 59 for more on this Saving channel presets This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 channels each 1 Select the channel you want to memorize See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above 2 Press T EDIT The display shows a blinking memory class 3 Press CLASS SHIFT 2 to select one of the three classes then press to select the channel preset you want You can also use the number buttons to select a preset e The default for all presets is XMO001 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel tip e You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to 5 songs See Using the XM Menu below to reca
79. enna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors T Outdoor FM UNBAL antenna th 1 a m 5mto6m 15 ft to 18 ft Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire K Connecting up Connecting the speakers Acomplete 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 Speaker Setting on 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 terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Q to 16 Q please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Q VSK 918V_ You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room Make sure to review Hints on speaker placement on page 21 when placing the speakers in another room See Switching the speaker system on page 22 for the listening options with this setup Be sure to comple
80. ergy 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 D8 10 1 2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada D8 10 1 3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment D8 10 2_En 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 elevisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections D8 10 3a_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONF
81. es to leak overheat explode or catch fire It can also reduce the life or performance of batteries Installing the receiver e 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 itchen o 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 5 minute guide 02 Chapter 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater
82. ever if SPB is selected above 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 Controls and displays Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX 918V model 1 2 a alias 1 STANDBY ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source 4 Digital Precision Processing indicator VSX 978V model only Lights to indicate digital processing 5 Character display See Display on page 24 18 19 20 PHASE Acoustic AUTO SURR CONTROL EQ STREAM DIRECT STEREO ADVANCED ALC STANDARD SURROUND 6 MCACC indicator Lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ page 33 is on Acoustic Calibration EQ is automatically set to ALL CH ADJUST after the Auto MCACC Setup page 8 or EQ Auto Setup page 40 7 MASTER VOLUME dial 8 AUDIO VIDEO input See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 18 9 iPod DIRECT terminal Use to connect your Apple iPod as an audio source page 56 KD Controls and displays En 10 MCACC PORTABLE jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini jack cable page 18 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones when connected he
83. han 10 For example press 10 CD MD CD R VCR LD then 3 to select track 13 player En Controlling the rest of your system 09 Button s Function Components ENTER Chooses the disc ultiple CD player DISE Ejects the disc D player Use as the ENTER button DVD player Displays the setup screen for DVR players DVR player Changes sides of the LD LD player TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a DVD player DVD DVR player MENU Displays menus for the current DVD or DVR you are using DVD DVR player t Pauses the tape Cassette deck 4 Stops the tape Cassette deck ENTER Starts playback Cassette deck e Fast rewinds fast forwards the tape Cassette deck f Navigates DVD menu options DVD DVR player ENTER amp RETURN ONETOUCH Copies the currently playing title from DVD to HDD or vice DVR player COPY SHIFT versa TOP MENU GUIDE Displays changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs DVD DVR player CH Selects channels VCR DVD DVR player SHIFT T EDIT SHIFT RETURN SUBTITLE Displays changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD DVR player SHIFT lt lt DVD Video discs AUDIO Changes the audio language channel or track DVD DVR LD CD player SHIFT gt gt HDD Switches to the hard disk controls when using an HDD DVR playe SHIFT 144 DVD recorder DVD Switches to the DVD controls when using an HDD DVD DVR
84. he sound from the TV s built in tuner Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this e If your TV has a built in digital decoder you can also connect an optical digital audio output from your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 2 TV SAT input on this receiver Use an 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 Note DVD player tJ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL oo oo O l a AUDIO OUT ANALOG AUDIO OUT The illustration shows the VSX 918V but connections for the VSX 818V are the same 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 The Input Assign menu on page 64 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 Using the component video jacks on page 16 for more on this 4 See Using the component video jacks on page 16 if you want to use the component video outputs to connect this receiver to your TV Connecting up CH Connecting the multichannel analog
85. heard from this receiver e Ifthe video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display 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 his case use a analog composite connection e The signals input from the analog composite and component video inputs of this unit will not be output from the HDMI OUT About HDMI DMI High Definition Multimedia Interface upports both video and audio on a single gital connection for use with DVD players TV set top boxes and other AV devices DMI was developed to provide the echnologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP as well as Digital Visual Interface DVI in one specification DCP is used to protect digital content ransmitted 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 gital 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 DIVs HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC n J2 25 Connecting up
86. ineup on your XM Ready home audio system you are done Using SIRIUS Radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio provides over 120 channels of the best entertainment and completely commercial free music for your car home or office Only SIRIUS has more than 65 original music channels from today s hits to R amp B oldies to classical masterpieces From authentic country and real bluegrass to cool jazz hot latin reggae rock and many more Best of all it s completely commercial free SIRIUS also has more than 55 channels of world class sports news and entertainment ncluded as part of your subscription you get up o 16 NFL games a week up to 40 NBA games a week and up to 40 NHL games a week Games are broadcast during their respective seasons Coupled with great sports news from ESPN the SIRIUS sports offering is unrivaled And don t Note forget a host of other great news and entertainment like NPR CNBC Fox News Radio Disney and E Entertainment Radio For more information visit www sirius com Connecting your SIRIUS Connect Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts you will need to activate your SIRIUS Connect tuner wn VSX 918V SiriusConnect HOME tuner AC adapter 1 Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the SIRIUS IN jack on the rear of this receiver You will also need to connect the antenna and AC adapter to the Sirius Connect tuner 2 Press SIRIUS SHIFT AM to switch to the
87. ings may be incorrect Check for household appliances air conditioner fridge fan etc hat 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 e 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 Note KD 5 minute guide 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 lp Front speaker Listening A g position A 4 oun Y N 9 source Subwoofer Yo F Front speaker Listening position y Ce Sound source 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 P H A 5 E C fo N a R fo L fo N PHASE o e Press PHASE PHASE CONTROL to switch on phase correction 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 clar
88. ith putty or by other suitable means to reduce he risk of damage or injury resulting from he speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes e Make sure no exposed speaker wire is ouching 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 5 1 channel speaker setup oe eee Overhead view of speaker setup Front Front left Center right Subwoofer Surround Surround left right E E Listening position Note K Connecting up Switching the speaker system Three speaker system settings are possible using the SPEAKERS button e Use the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to select a speaker system setting SPEAKERS Press repeatedly to choose a speaker system option e SPA Sound is output from the speakers connected to the A speaker terminals multichannel playback is possible e SPB Sound is output from the two speakers connected to speaker system B only stereo playback is possible e SPP 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 1 The subwoofer output depends on the settings you made in Speaker Setting on page 42 How
89. ity 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 03 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 A Important e Before making or changing connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet e 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 Right wg Left white Note Digital audio cables Commercially available coaxial digital audio cables or optical cables should be used to connect digital components to this receiver We Fa Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable 1 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 Standard RCA video cable
90. ll this information 1 It s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs You can however use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer 2 Select XMO000 RADIO ID from the on screen display to check the Radio ID of the XM Mini Tuner Other connections 10 Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this 1 Press CLASS SHIFT 2 to select the class in which the channel is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 2 Press to select the channel preset you want You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset Using the XM Menu The XM Menu provides additional XM Radio features 1 Press TOP MENU 2 Use t to select a menu item then press ENTER Choose between the following menu items e Memory Recall Use 4 to browse your saved song information See Tip above e Channel Skip Add Use and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove restore from to the channel guide e Antenna Aiming Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception 3 When you re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display About Neural Surround Neural Surround represents the latest advancement in surround technology and has been adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcasts of surround recordings and live events Neural Surround
91. lly available under the part number ADE7095 Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR cable you can also use a commercially available 3 ringed mini phone plug for the connection e If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR cable you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver In this case you won t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off 2 The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately see SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66 En Chapter 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs or if you have connected equipment using component video cables 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button An on screen display OSD appears on your TV Use f and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu System Setup System Setup 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 5 Other Setup Above VSX 978V left and VSX 818V right 2 Select Input Assign from the System Setup menu 4 Input Assig
92. matically adjust the frequency balance of your speaker system see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically on page 40 e EQ Data Copy Copy Acoustic Calibration EQ settings for manual adjustment see Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 40 e EQ CUSTOM1 2 Adjust Make detailed manual adjustments to your custom Acoustic Calibration EQ settings see Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually on page 41 e EQ Data Check Check the ALL CH ADJUST FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on screen display see Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings on page 42 Fine Channel Level e Default setting OdB all channels You can achieve better surround sound by properly adjusting the overall balance of your speaker system The following setting can help you make detailed adjustments that you may not achieve using the Manual speaker setup on page 42 1 Select Fine Ch Level from the Manual MCACC setup menu You ll hear test tones from each speaker in turn Since the left speaker is the main reference speaker the level is fixed O Caution e The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume the volume increases to 13dB automatically 2 Manual MCACC 2a Fine Channel Level a Fine evel b Fine SP Distance c EQ AUTO Setting d EQ Data Copy Please Wait 20 Caution Loud test tones will be output e EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust g EQ Data Check
93. mponent control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button DVD DVR RECEIVER etc AV PARAMETER Use to access the AV options TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a DVD ONE TOUCH COPY Copies the currently playing title from DVD o HDD or vice versa GUIDE Displays changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs CATEGORY Press to browse digital radio broadcasts SETUP Press to access the System Setup menu page 37 Also functions as the SETUP button for DVD DVR units T EDIT emorizes names stations for recall page 47 MENU RETURN Confirm and exit the current menu screen CH Use to select channels for DVD DVR units 6 fte TUNET Y ST ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system page 37 Also used to control DVD menus options Displays the disc menu of DVD Video discs Use the TUNE buttons can be used to find radio frequencies page 46 and the ST buttons can be used to select preset radio stations page 47 7 Component control buttons The main buttons gt W etc are used to control acomponent after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons The controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button for example DVD DVR or TV when connected to aDTV SUBTITLE Displays changes
94. n Off You can check he remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once SIGNAL SEL Use to select an input signal page 36 SR VSX 978V model only Switches the SR mode on off page 63 iPod CTRL Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls page 57 DISC ENTER Use to enter commands for TV or DIV and also use to select a disc in a multi CD player 9 INFO Use to bring up information screens ona digital TV 10 SHIFT Press to access the boxed commands above the buttons on the remote These buttons are marked with an asterisk in this section 11 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control 12 SOURCE Press to turn on off other components connected to the receiver see page 52 for more on this 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver used to select the green commands above the number buttons SETUP etc Also use this button to set up surround sound page 37 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV tothe TV CTRL button see page 51 for more on this Use to turn on off the power of the TV INPUT SELECT Use to select the TV input signal TV CH Use to select channels TV VOL Us
95. n a Digital Input b Component Input c HDMI Input KD Other Settings Assigning the digital inputs e Default settings Coaxial DVD Optical 1 CD Optical 2 TV You only need to do this if you didn t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs see above This setting tells the receiver what digital equipment is hooked up to which terminal so the buttons on the remote correspond to what you have hooked up 1 Select Digital Input from the Input Assign menu 4 Input Assign 4a Digital Input Setup a Digital_Input Coaxial eT DVD fo b Component Input c HDMI Input Optical 1 CD Optical 2 TV 26 Finish 2 Select the number of the digital input to which you ve connected the digital component The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the rear of the receiver 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input Select between DVD TV CD CDR DVR SIRIUS or OFF e Use and ENTER to do this e If you assign a digital input to a certain function for example DVD BD any digital inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Input Assign menu Other Settings cH Assigning the component video inputs e Default settings Component 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR If you used comp
96. nal information TE Symptom Cause Action No artist name or song title is available for this No action required selection Upgrade XM The connected XM CNP 1000 is incompatible Contact XM Listener Care 1 800 967 2346 and Tuner This receiver features advanced technology that ask about upgrading your XM CNP 1000 to an is designed for use with the XM Mini Tuner XM Mini Tuner Have the receiver model name and CNP 1000 XM Radio ID number ready beforehand and explain that the receiver is displaying the message Upgrade XM Tuner If you already have an XM Mini Tuner connected and you see this message turn off the receiver make sure the XM Mini Tuner is properly seated in the Mini Tuner Dock and then turn the receiver On again If the message reappears contact XM Listener Care and explain the issue that you re experiencing and the corrective actions you ve tried XM Power Error A short circuit occurring in the antenna or Make sure that there is nothing unusual with the surrounding antenna cable antenna or antenna cable Switch the power off then back on again SIRIUS radio messages Symptom Cause Action Antenna Error Antenna is not properly connected Check that the antenna cable is attached securely Check Sirius Tuner SIRIUS Connect tuner is not properly connected Check that the 8 pin mini DIN cable and AC Adapter are attached securely Acquiring Signal The SIRIUS signal is too weak at the
97. nal reception No Signal The X ini Tuner is not receiving the XM satellite signal Something may be blocking the antenna s view of the satellites or the antenna is not properly aimed Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the XM antenna to get better signal reception See instructions supplied with the XM Mini Tuner and Dock for antenna installation information Off Air The XM channel you selected is not currently broadcasting Check back at a later time in the mean time select another channel CH Unauthorized You may be attempting to tune to an XM channel hat is blocked or that you cannot receive with your XM subscription package Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com for the current list of channels For information on receiving this channel visit www xmradio com or contact XM Satellite Radio at 1 800 967 2346 CH Unavailable The selected channel is not available The channel may have been reassigned to a different channel number This message may occur initially with a new radio or a radio that has not received XM s signal for an extended period Consult the latest channel guide at www xmradio com for the current list of channels For cases of a new radio or a radio that has not received XM s signal for an extended period allow the radio to receive the XM satellite signal for at least 5 minutes and then try to select the channel again En Additio
98. neer plasma displays on page 66 for detailed instructions VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO Pioneer plasma display INPUT 2 O DVD player Satellite receiver etc DVD BD TV SAT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VSX 918V To make the most of the SR features you should connect your source components DVD player etc in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter For each component connect the video output directly to the plasma display and just connect the audio analog and or digital to this receiver Note Using the SR mode with a Pioneer plasma display When connected using an SR cable a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier These features include e On screen volume display e On screen display of listening mode e Automatic video input switching on the plasma display e Automatic volume muting on the plasma display See also SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66 for more on setting up the receiver 1 Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR cable See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on this 2 To switch SR mode on off press RECEIVER then the SR button The front panel display shows SR ON or OFF 1 The 3 ringed SR cable from Pioneer is commercia
99. ngs HDMI 1 DVD HDMI 2 TV If you used HDMI to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which input terminal s you have used so that you see the proper video signal when you select the input source 1 Select HDMI Input from the Input Assign menu 4 Input Assign a Digital Input b Component_Input 2 Select the number of the HDMI input to which you ve connected your video component The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the rear of the receiver 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input Select between DVD TV DVR or OFF e Use and ENTER to do this e If you assign an HDMI input s to a certain function any HDMI inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off e VSX 878V model only To hear audio from your HDMI component through this system you must also make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver For more on this see Connecting using HDMI on page 16 e If you connect any video component to the receiver using HDMI you should also have your TV connected to this receiver s HDMI output 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Input Assign menu En The Other Setup menu VSX 918V model only SR Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this rec
100. nnected the set top box to 3 See Using the component video jacks on page 16 if your set top box also has a component video output 4 lf 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 The Input Assign menu on page 64 En K Connecting up VSX 918V 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 DIGTALIN 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 D R MD DAT Tape recorder etc a stereo RCA phono cable The illustration
101. o output to video input 2 on the plasma display e The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you ve used to connect this receiver to your plasma display 5a SR Setup 5a SR Setup PDP Volume Control PDP Volume Control ON N PDP Input Select DVD BD DIEA OFF input 3 Tv PDP Input Select DVD BD 4l gt input 2 input 3 Monitor Out Connect IDEO ae Monitor Out Connect OFF OFF gt Finish Finish 6 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Other Setup menu Additional information P12 Chapter 12 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Take a look at the other components and electrical appliances being used because sometimes the problem may lie there If the trouble isn t sorted out even after going through the checks below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work e Ifthe unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect he power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions Problem Remedy The power does not turn on e Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again e Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear pan
102. onent video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is or else you may see the composite video input instead of the component video signal For more on this see Using the component video jacks on page 16 1 Select Component Input from the Input Assign menu 4 Input Assign 4b Component Input Component 1 BTE Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR a Digital_ Input b component Input c HDMI Input 9 Finish 2 Select the number of the component video input to which you ve connected your video component The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the rear of the receiver 3 Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input Select between DVD TV DVR or OFF e Use and ENTER to do this e f you assign a component input to a certain function any component inputs previously assigned to that function will automatically be switched off e Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver e f you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input you should also have your TV connected to this receiver s component video MONITOR output down converting component video is not possible after assigning an input 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Input Assign menu Assigning the HDMI inputs e Default setti
103. onitor please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support Additional information TE Symptom Remedy No picture e Depending in the output settings of the source component it may be outputting a video format that can t be displayed Change the output settings of the source or connect using the component or composite jacks e VSX 918V model only This receiver is HDCP compatible Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP compatible If they are not please connect them using the component or composite video jacks Depending on the connected source component it s possible that it will not work with this receiver even if it is HDCP compatible In this case connect using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver If video images do not appear on your TV or plasma display try adjusting the resolution DeepColor or other setting for your component If NOT SPT NOT SUPPORT appears in the receiver s display try adjusting the resolution DeepColor or other setting for your component OSD does not appear e The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use component or composite connections when setting up the system No sound or sound suddenly If you ve made separate connections for audio make sure you have assigned the ceases analog digital jack s to the corresponding HDMI input f
104. or the component See Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 65 to do this e Check the audio output settings of the source component e VSX 918V model only Check that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP THRU refer to page 35 If the component is a DVI device use a separate connection for the audio e VSX 818V model only Since the HDMI audio signal is sent through this receiver to your TV you need to make separate connections for audio if you want to hear your HDMI component through this system See Connecting using HDMI on page 16 for more on this VSX 918V model only HDCP ERR Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP If it is shows in the display not compatible with HDCP reconnect the source device using a different type of connection component or composite Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction Important information regarding Configuration the HDMI connection Connect your HDMI equipped component VSX 918V model only directly to the display using an HDMI cable There are cases where you may not be able to Then use the most convenient connection route HDMI signals through this receiver this digital is recommended for sending audio to depends on the HDMI equipped componentyou the receiver See the operating instructions for are connecting check with
105. orted is connected Check whether the iPod was supported by this receiver page 55 When the iPod software version is too old Update the iPod software to the latest version Error 14 When there is no response from the iPod Update the iPod software to the latest version No Music Track There are no playable songs currently stored in the iPod nput some music files compatible with iPod playback No Track When there are no tracks in the category selected on the iPod Select a different category XM radio messages Symptom Cause Check XM Tuner The XM Mini Tuner is not installed in the XM ini Tuner Dock or the XM Mini Tuner dock is not connected to this receiver Action Confirm the XM Mini Tuner is fully seated in the dock and check the XM Mini Tuner dock cable is connected to this receiver Check Antenna The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini Tuner Dock or the XM antenna cable has become damaged Check that the XM antenna is securely connected to the XM Mini Tuner Dock and check the antenna cable for damage Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged Loading The X ini Tuner is acquiring audio or program information from the XM satellite signal This message can also occur in weak XM signal conditions This message should disappear in a few seconds in good signal conditions If you see this message often reposition the XM antenna to get better sig
106. ossover Network c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual_MCACC 4 Input Assign 5 Other Setup 2 Select the setting you want to adjust If you are doing this for the first time you may want to adjust these settings in order e Speaker Setting Specify the size and number of speakers you ve connected see below e Crossover Network Specify which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer page 43 e Channel Level Adjust the overall balance of your speaker system page 44 e Speaker Distance Specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position page 45 3 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen Speaker Setting Use this setting to specify your speaker configuration size number of speakers Itis a good idea to make sure that the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 are correct The System Setup menu 06 1 Select Speaker Setting from the Manual SP Setup menu 3 Manual SP Setup b Crossover Network c Channel Level d Speaker Distance 3a Speaker Setting Frot E Center SMALL Surr SMALL SUBW YES center speakers are also routed to the subwoofer If you did not connect a subwoofer choose NO the bass frequencies are output from other speakers 3 When you re finished press RETURN Finish 2 Choose the set of speakers that y
107. ot be effective e Press VSB MODE front panel to select a virtual surround back channel option Each press cycles through the options as follows e VSB ON Virtual Surround Back is always used for example on 5 1 encoded material e VSB OFF Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off 1 You can t use Acoustic Calibration EQ with DVD 5 1ch Stream Direct mode WMAQ Pro or XM HD Surround and it has no effect with headphones 2 The Virtual Surround Back mode is not effective when using headphones Stream Direct Stereo Auto level control stereo mode Front Stage Surround Advance mode It is also unavailable if the surround speaker is set to NO in Speaker Setting on page 42 K Listening to your system Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu The defaults if not stated are listed in bold A Important The AV Parameter menu is not available with DVD 5 1ch selected by SIGNAL SEL SIGNAL SELECT see Choosing the input signal on page 36 e Note that if a setting doesn t appear in the AV Parameter menu it is unavailable due to the current source settings and status of the receiver ae RETURN 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press AV PARAMETER button 2 Use f to select the setting you want to adjust Depending on the current status mode of the receiver certain options may not be able to be selec
108. ote e You can cancel or exit any of the steps by pressing RECEIVER To go back a step press RETURN e After one minute of inactivity the remote automatically exits the operation 1 If you want to control all your components using this receiver s remote control refer to Setting the remote to control other components below e If you have connected a remote control to the CONTROL IN jack using a mini plug cable you won t be able to control this unit using the remote sensor 2 TV codes for example codes for TV CATV Satellite TV or DTV can only be assigned to the TV or TV CTRL button En Selecting preset codes directly 0 06 0 eee MULT CONTROL ECT oe u 0000 mana co 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 1 button The LED blinks 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The LED lights on continuously 3 Use the number buttons to enter the preset code You can find the preset codes on page 54 he LED blinks again after you enter the code If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will turn on or off The power of the component being input will only turn on or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control e You can only input a code for the component type written on each MULTI CONTROL button e Even if you don t input a preset code for the TV TV MULTI
109. ou want to set then select a speaker size Use to select the size and number of each of the following speakers e Front Select LARGE if your front You return to the Manual SP Setup menu 5 3 Tip e If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers and PLUS for the subwoofer This may not however yield speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you didn t connect a subwoofer Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer Center Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or the best bass resu speaker placemen ts Depending on the of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations In th is case try changing he position or direction of speakers If you can t get good results listen to the bass response with it se to PLUS and YES or subwoofer If you didn speaker choose NO sent to the other spea Surr Select LARGE i speakers reproduce b t connect a center he center channel is kers f your Surround ass frequencies effectively Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the oth er speakers or he front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best If you re having problems the
110. ound Retriever is only applicable to 2 channel sources En Listening to your system 05 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ e Default setting OFF ALL CH after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 or Acoustic Calibration EQ on page 40 Refer to these pages for more on Acoustic Calibration Equalization ACOUSTIC EQ A e While listening to a source press ACOUSTIC EQ Press repeatedly to select between e ALL CH No special weighting is given to any one channel e F ALIGN All speakers are heard in accordance with the front speaker settings e CUSTOM 1 2 Custom settings e EQ OFF Switches Acoustic Calibration EQ off The MCACC indicator on the front panel lights when Acoustic Calibration EQ is active Note Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers For example you can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information for example 5 1 encoded material with emulated 6 1 encoding VSB ON Sometimes the material may sound better in the 5 1 format for which it was originally encoded In this case you can simply switch it off VSB OFF 2 Depending on the input signal and the Listening Mode the Virtual Surround Back mode may n
111. p 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 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 e The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV Use component or composite connections for system setup 5 minute guide 02 5 Follow the instructions on screen e Make sure the microphone is connected e f 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 e 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 E Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone gt Speaker YES NO Cancel e 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 enter Ci YES
112. page 12 and set the signal input to DIGITAL e Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player 2 When the HDMI option in Setting the AV options on page 34 is set to THRU THROUGH the sound will be heard through your TV not from this receiver 3 During playback from the multichannel inputs you can t use any of the sound features modes and only the volume and channel levels can be set The System Setup menu 06 Chapter 6 The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you re using the receiver and also explains how to fine tune individual speaker system settings to your liking RECEIVER Ed IOA 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV Use the RECEIVER button to switch on 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP 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 confirm and exit the current menu 3 Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup System Setup 1 Auto MCACC 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 4 input Assign 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 4 Input Assign 5 0ther Setup Above VSX 978V left and VSX 818V right Note 1 If headphones are connected to the receiver disconnect
113. r 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 A Important e The Auto MCACC Setup will overwrite any existing speaker settings you ve made e Make sure the headphones are unplugged 0 Caution e The test tones used in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at high volume 6 20 1 Switch on the receiver and your TV 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on the front panel RECEIVER Note Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone 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 RECEIVER on the remote control then press the SETUP button An on screen display OSD appears on your TV Use t 4 and ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items Press RETURN to exit the current menu e Press SETUP at any time to exit the System Setup menu 4 Select Auto MCACC from the System Setup menu then press ENTER System Setup 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 4 Input Assign System Setup 2 Manual MCACC 3 Manual SP Setup 4 Input Assign 5 0ther Setu
114. rd with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight Loudness and Tone functions e A L C Listening in Auto level control stereo mode e F S S FOCUS See Using Front Stage Surround Advance on page 32 for more on this e F S S WIDE See Using Front Stage Surround Advance on page 32 for more on this 1 If you press ADV SURR with the headphones connected PHONESUR will automatically be selected e When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the AV options on page 34 2 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources En Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer STEREO ALC e While listening to a source press STEREO A L C to select Front Stage Surround Advance modes e STEREO See Listening in stereo on page 31 for more on this A L C See Listening in stereo on page 31 for more on this e F S S FOCUS Use to provide a rich surround sound effect directed to the center of where the front left and right speakers sound projection area converges e F S S WIDE Use to provide a surround sound effect to a wider area than FOCUS mode FOCUS position Re
115. re is no sound output from the speakers except speaker system B connections 12 ST Use to select preset radio stations page 47 13 TUNE Used to find radio frequencies page 46 14 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 32 15 VSB MODE Press to switch on off Virtual Surround Back VSB mode page 33 16 SPEAKERS Use to change the speaker system page 22 and the impedance setting page 72 17 SIGNAL SELECT Selects an input signal page 36 18 PHASE CONTROL Press to switch on off Phase Control page 10 19 ACOUSTIC EQ Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting page 33 20 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR STREAM DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode Auto playback on page 30 and Stream Direct playback Stream Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source page 32 STEREO A L C Switches between stereo playback Auto level control stereo mode page 31 and Front Stage Surround Advance modes page 32 STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various D0 Pro Logic Il options page 30 ADVANCED SURROUND Switches between the various surround modes page 31 Display 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 SIGNAL AMH E E e a AT JS ILs 929256 orcrraL DO DIGITAL EA irRoLose T WMAS Pro D E SLEE A C So BGoa ANALOG DTS ADV SURR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS
116. s treble loudness and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal e Some digital sources are copy protected and can only be recorded in analog e Some video sources are copy protected These cannot be recorded e Recording from XM Radio is not possible En Controlling the rest of your system 09 Chapter 9 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components VSX 918V model only Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that you can use just the remote sensor of one component When you use a remote control the control signal is passed along the chain to the appropriate component Note that if you use this feature make sure that you also have at least one set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another component for grounding purposes CONTROL CONTROL Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals nemos Connect to CONTROL unit terminal of other Pioneer products Note Setting the remote to control other components Most components can be assigned to one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons using the component s manufacturer preset code stored in the remote However please note that there are cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code or the codes for the manufacturer in the remote control will not work for the model that you are using N
117. s type of equipment should not be connected to the AC outlet Connecting up 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 below 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 fig a then clip the loop onto the stand fig b e If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface secure the stand with screws fig c 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 Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna F con Da Dm LOOP To improve AM reception Connect a5 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 ant
118. se and ENTER to select channels you would like to remove restore from to the channel guide Parental Lock Use and ENTER to select channels you would like to place under parental lock Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide but may be accessed by directly inputting their channel number and providing the parental lock password e Antenna Aiming Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception Password Set Set the parental lock password 3 When you re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display K tip e You can reset the channel presets Memory Recall Channel Skip Add and Password Set in Resetting the main unit on page 72 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display VSX 978V model only If you have a Pioneer plasma display you can use an SR cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed CONTROL Pioneer plasma display VSX 918V Note 1 This receiver is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward Other connections e Use a 3 ringed miniplug SR cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your plasma display Before you can use the extra SR features you need to make a few settings in the receiver See SR Setup for Pio
119. sten to any source in surround sound However the options available will depend on your speaker setup and the type of source you re listening to STANDARD e While listening to a source press STANDARD lf the source is Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display With two channel sources press STANDARD repeatedly to select from OO Pro Logic II MOVIE Up to 5 1 channel sound especially suited to movie sources OO Pro Logic II MUSIC Up to 5 1 channel sound especially suited to music sources OO Pro Logic Il GAME Up to 5 1 channel sound especially suited for video games OO PRO LOGIC 4 1 channel surround sound Note 1 Stereo surround matrix formats are decoded accordingly using OO Pro Logic II MOVIE see Listening in surround sound above for more on these decoding formats e The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs 2 For more options using this button see Using Stream Direct on page 32 3 When listening to 2 channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode there are three further parameters you can adjust Center Width Dimension and Panorama See Setting the AV options on page 34 to adjust them Listening to your system 05 Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effec
120. te all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source ee eJ SW Powered subwoofer Front sid Center speaker 5 eae ee The illustration shows the VSX 918V but connections for the VSX 818V are the same En Connecting up 03 Bare wire connections A Speaker terminals 1 2 3 B 1 Twist exposed wire strands together Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire Tighten terminal 10 mm 3 8 in Speaker terminals Twist exposed wire strands together 2 Push open the tabs and insert exposed wire 3 Release the tabs A 5 A mm 3 8 in O Caution e These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage To prevent the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables disconnect the power cord before touching any uninsulated parts e 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 Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind Some are de sh be others should ha signed to be floorstanding while others ould be placed on stands to sound their st Some should be placed near a wall be placed away from walls We ve provided a few tips on getting the best sound from yo
121. tection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers hunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad nformation courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation Fer 001_En Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement En Cleaning the unit e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust
122. ted Check the table below for notes on this 3 Use to set it as necessary See the table below for the options available for each setting 4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu Setting What it does Option s MIDNIGHT Allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at M L OFF low volumes MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS Used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volumes LOUDNESS BASS Depending on what you are listening to you may want to 6 to 6 dB adjust the bass or treble Default 0 dB TREBLE 6 to 6 dB Default 0 dB CENTER WIDTHS Spreads the center channel between the front right and left Oto7 Applicable only when speakers making it sound wider higher settings or Default 3 using a center speaker Narrower lower settings DIMENSIONS Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back 3 to 3 making the sound more distant minus settings or more Default 0 forward positive settings PANORAMAS Extends the front stereo image to include surround OFF speakers for a wraparound effect ON EFFECT Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced 10 to 90 Surround mode each mode can be set separately En Listening to your system 05 Setting What it does Option s DUAL MONO Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital CH1 soundtracks should be played Channel 1 is heard only CH2 Channel 2 is hear
123. the input source use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT m 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on En 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 TV CTRL PORTABLE CD R XM and SIRIUS buttons can be used with SHIFT button 4 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons AUTO DIRECT Switches between Auto surround mode Auto playback on page 30 and Stream Direct playback Direct playback bypasses the tone controls for the most accurate reproduction of a source page 32 STEREO A L C Switches between stereo playback Auto level control stereo mode page 31 and Front Stage Surround Advance modes page 32 STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between D0 Pro Logic Il options page 30 ADV SURR Switches between the various surround modes page 31 PHASE Press to switch on off Phase Control page 10 ACOUSTIC EQ Press to select an Acoustic Calibration EQ setting page 33 DIALOG Use to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie page 35 SOUND RETRIEVER Press to restore CD quality sound to compressed audio sources page 32 MUTE Mutes unmutes the sound CH SEL Press repeatedly to select a channel then use LEVEL to adjust the level page 44 Controls and displays CH LEVEL Use to adjust the channel levels MASTER VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 5 System Setup and Co
124. the manufacturer for more on audio connections Set the display HDMI compatibility information volume to minimum when using this If you aren t receiving HDMI signals properly configuration through this receiver from your component please try the following configuration when connecting up A Note Q If your display only has one HDMI terminal you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component Depending on the component audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio limitations e If you want to switch the input source you ll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit e Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources En SHED Additional information iPod messages Symptom Cause Action Error 11 There is a problem with the signal path from the Switch off the amplifier and reconnect the iPod iPod to the amplifier o the amplifier If this doesn t seem to work try resetting your iPod Error 12 The software version being used with the iPod needs to be updated Update the software being used with the iPod please use the latest iPod software versions ater than the iPod updater 2004 10 20 Error 13 The iPod that is not supp
125. tic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment you can check the ALL CH ADJUST FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on screen display 1 Select EQ Data Check from the Manual MCACC setup menu 2 Manual MCACC 2g EQ Data Check lt C gt Left a Fine Ch Level b Fine SP Distance c EQ AUTO Setting d EQ Data Copy 40Hz e EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust 125Hz f EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust 250Hz 4kHz TRIM Return 2 Select the setting you want to check e Itis useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings 3 Select the channels you want pressing ENTER when you re finished checking each one 4 When you re finished press RETURN You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu Manual speaker setup This receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers These settings are designed to fine tune your system but if you re satisfied with the settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound WCACC on page 8 it isn t necessary to make all of these settings K The System Setup menu O Caution e The test tones used in the System Setup are output at high volume the volume increases to 13dB automatically 1 Select Manual SP Setup then press ENTER System Setup 3 Manual SP Setup b Cr
126. tically setting up for surround sound MCACC on page 8 to set up your system again using MCACC this will automatically compensate for a delay in the subwoofer output After using the Auto MCACC Setup the speaker size setting LARGE or SMALL is incorrect e Low frequency noise could have been caused by an air conditioner or motor Switch off all appliances in the room and rerun the Auto MCACC Setup Can t operate the remote control Replace the batteries refer to page 6 Operate within 7 m 23 ft 30 of the remote sensor refer to page 29 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light SX 918V model only Unplug anything connected to the CONTROL IN jack and use remote normally see Operating other Pioneer components on page 49 VSX 918V madel only The SR cable is connected but the connected components can t be operated with the remote e Reinsert the SR cable making sure it s connected to the right jack see Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on page 62 e Make sure an analog connection has been made between the units e This feature only works with Pioneer products The display is dark or off Press DIMMER on the control repeatedly to return to the default HDMI Symptom No picture or sound Remedy e If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your m
127. ts Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like ADVSURR e Press ADV SURR repeatedly to select a listening mode e ACTION Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks e DRAMA Designed for movies with lots of dialog e MONOFILM Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks e ENT SHOW Suitable for musical sources e EXPANDED Creates an extra wide stereo field e TV SURR Provides surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources e ADV GAME Suitable for video games e SPORTS Suitable for sports programs e ROCK POP Creates a live concert sound for rock and or pop music e UNPLUGED Suitable for acoustic music sources e X STEREO Gives multichannel sound toa stereo source using all of your speakers e PHONESUR Creates the effect of overall surround with headphones Note Listening in stereo When you select STEREO you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo In the Auto level control stereo mode A L C this unit equalizes playback sound levels if each sound level varies with the music source recorded in a portable audio player STEREO ALC e While listening to a source press STEREO A L C for stereo playback Press repeatedly to switch between e STEREO The audio is hea
128. ur speakers following but you should also fo low the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with the most out o your particular speakers to get 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 f you re using a center speaker place the ront speakers at a wider angle If not place them at a narrower angle Place the center speaker above or below he TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen tis best to angle the speakers towards the istening position The angle depends on he size of the room Use less of an angle or bigger rooms Surround speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm a foot and a half to three eet 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 O Caution e f you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it w
129. voltage of the available power supply differs unused for a long period of time for example when according to country or region Be sure that the on vacation D3 4 2 2 1a_A_En 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 D3 4 2 1 4_A En 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 D36 P4_A_En 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 K057_En 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 D1 4 2 6 1_En 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 en

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