Pioneer VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K manual Setting What it does Options, CH1

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Listening to your system

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Setting

What it does

Option(s)

DUAL MONOd

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital

CH1 –

 

soundtracks should be played.

Channel 1 is heard only

 

 

 

 

 

CH2 –

 

 

Channel 2 is heard 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

 

MAX

Control)

this feature when listening to surround sound at low

 

volumes).

 

 

MID

 

 

 

 

 

Dialog Enhancemente

Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out

OFF

 

from other background sounds in a TV or movie

 

 

ON

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

Sound Delay

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so

0.0 to 6.0 (frames)

 

the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture.

1 second = 25 frames

 

By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match

(PAL)

 

the presentation of the video.

 

 

 

 

LFE ATT

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-

LFEATT 0 (0 dB)

(LFE Attenuate)

low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to

 

LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/

 

prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound

 

from 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

 

 

limited 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 flat screen TV.

 

THRU (Through)

 

 

 

 

 

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

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 II 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.

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Contents VSX-918V-S/-KVSX-818V-S/-K Operating Environment Important the Moulded PlugVentilation Caution Contents Additional information Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsLoading the batteries Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Switch on the receiver and your TVEnter Minute guideEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Press Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Better sound using Phase ControlOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Making cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter VSX-918V Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVUse a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 ReceiverFrançais Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs ItalianoCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Deutsch Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesComponent 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR Connecting up Using the component video jacksConnecting using Hdmi Use a three-way component video cable for the connectionAbout Hdmi Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackTo improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionAntenna Connecting up Connecting the speakersTighten terminal Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Twist exposed wire strands togetherFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Speaker placement diagramsSwitching the speaker system 14 15 16 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelDisplay Controls and displaysVIR. SB AnalogDTS PRO LogicControls and displays Remote control AV Parameter Master Volume +Setup Level +Class AccessSignal SEL Tuner DispTV VOL + Operating range of remote controlTV Control buttons TV CH +Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening to your systemUsing the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Using Virtual Surround Back VSB What it does Options Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsSetting CH1 Setting What it does OptionsSelecting the front audio inputs Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod USB on the remote control Listening to your system Playing other sourcesManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Using the System Setup menuFine Channel Level System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAfter pressing ENTER, test tones will be output Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Might distort. If this happens, bring Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationEnglish Deutsch Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsPress FM to select the FM band.3 Press PTY Search Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Searching for RDS programsUsing EON Using the tunerMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Clearing all the remote control settingsSHIFT+ Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components Function Components Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components ENTER/DISCShift + DiscEnter Return SHIFT+ Edit ReturnDVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Other connectionsIPod playback Finding what you want to playPress iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2 Connecting a USB deviceSwitching the iPod controls1 Symptom What it meansBasic playback controls Connecting your USB device to the receiverUSB ERR What it means Selecting a file from the folder/file list for playbackCompressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationAbout WMA Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TVAbout MPEG-4 AAC Front panel display shows SR+ on or OFF Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TVAssigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video inputs Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional informationVSX-918V model only The SR Additional informationHdmi Symptom RemedyImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Configuration1Amplifier section Additional information Changing the TV format settingPower cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section Component video sectionHdmi Section FM Tuner SectionPrinted XRB3091-A Pioneer Corporation

VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K specifications

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