Pioneer VSX-918V-K Listening to your system Playing other sources, Choosing the input signal

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05Listening to your system

Playing other sources

When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.

1Turn on the power of the playback component.

2Turn on the power of the receiver.

3Select the source you want to playback. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (INPUT SELECTOR).

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

Choosing the input signal

• 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

1Press RECEIVER on the remote control.

2Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component.

Each press cycles through the following:

•AUTO – The input signal is automatically selected from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in this order.

•HDMI (VSX-918V model only) – Selects an HDMI signal.2

•DVD 5.1ch – See Selecting the multichannel analog inputs below.

•ANALOG – Selects the analog inputs.

•DIGITAL – Selects the digital 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.3

1Make 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.

2Press DVD.

3Press 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.

1Press PORTABLE (SHIFT+iPod USB) on the remote control.

You can also select the source by pressing VIDEO/PORTABLE on the front panel.

2Playback the connected component.

Note

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

•You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 12) and set the signal input to DIGITAL.

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

2When 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.

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

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Contents VSX-918V-S/-KVSX-818V-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationBefore you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSwitch on the receiver and your TV 02 5 minute guideMinute guide English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands EspañolEnter Better sound using Phase Control Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1Receiver VSX-918VConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsItaliano FrançaisConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources DeutschConnecting up Using the component video jacks Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable for the connection Component 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVRAbout Hdmi Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers AntennaHints on speaker placement Bare wire connectionsTwist exposed wire strands together Tighten terminalSpeaker placement diagrams Switching the speaker systemFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 14 15 16Controls and displays DisplayAnalog DTSPRO Logic VIR. SBControls and displays Remote control Master Volume + SetupLevel + AV ParameterAccess Signal SELTuner Disp ClassOperating range of remote control TV Control buttonsTV CH + TV VOL +Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Press ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening modeListening to your system Listening in stereoListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectUsing the Sound Retriever Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Listening to your system Setting the AV options SettingWhat it does Options Setting What it does Options CH1Choosing the input signal Press Portable SHIFT+iPod USB on the remote controlListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputsSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterUsing the System Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSystem Setup menu Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Volume increases to the reference levelFine Speaker Distance After pressing ENTER, test tones will be outputSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingSelect ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Might distort. If this happens, bringManual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Crossover NetworkSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel usingSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker UsingSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets English DeutschUsing the tuner An introduction to RDS Displaying RDS informationSearching for RDS programs Press FM to select the FM band.3 Press PTY SearchUsing the tuner Using EONMaking recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsClearing all the remote control settings Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsSHIFT+ Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsENTER/DISC Function ComponentsDisc Enter ReturnSHIFT+ Edit Return Shift +Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List DVD RecorderConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections IPod playbackFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsConnecting a USB device Switching the iPod controls1Symptom What it means Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Connecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsSelecting a file from the folder/file list for playback Compressed audio compatibilityOther compatibility information USB ERR What it meansUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV About MPEG-4 AACAbout WMA Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TV Front panel display shows SR+ on or OFFOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other Settings Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVsSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantTroubleshooting Problem RemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information VSX-918V model only The SRSymptom Remedy HdmiResetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceConfiguration1 Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionAdditional information Changing the TV format setting Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Amplifier sectionComponent video section Hdmi SectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionPioneer Corporation Printed XRB3091-A

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

The Pioneer VSX-918V-K and VSX-818V-K are both exemplary models in Pioneer’s range of home theater receivers, designed to deliver exceptional audio and video performance. These receivers highlight Pioneer's commitment to providing rich, immersive sound for a variety of entertainment formats.

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Overall, the Pioneer VSX-918V-K and VSX-818V-K provide a robust set of features, ensuring outstanding audio fidelity and versatility, making them excellent choices for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment systems.
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