Pioneer VSX-818V-K Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually, Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm

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The System Setup menu

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2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then use to select the setting you want to

copy.

 

2d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

 

2d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

TO

 

 

FROM

 

 

 

 

TO

 

 

FROM

 

 

 

CUSTOM1

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM1

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUSTOM1

 

 

ALL CH ADJ

 

 

 

CUSTOM2

[ CUSTOM2

]

 

 

 

CUSTOM2

[

CUSTOM2

]

 

 

Start

Copy

 

[ OK

]

 

 

 

Start

Copy

 

[ OK

]

 

 

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

: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).

1Select ‘EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust’ or ‘EQ CUSTOM2 Adjust’ from the Manual MCACC setup menu.

 

2.Manual

MCACC

 

 

 

2e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

 

 

 

a.Fine

Ch

Level

 

 

Test Tone Type

 

 

 

 

 

b.Fine SP

Distance

 

 

 

ALL CH

ADJUST

 

 

 

 

c.EQ

AUTO Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.EQ

Data

Copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e.EQ

CUSTOM1 Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

f .EQ

CUSTOM2 Adjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

g.EQ

Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

ENTER:Next

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select 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.

• ALL CH ADJUST – All the speakers can be

 

set independently so no special weighting

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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

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settings. The sound of the test tone will

 

alternate between the left front (reference)

 

speaker and the target speaker.

 

3Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2e.EQ CUSTOM1 Adjust

 

 

 

2e. EQ

CUSTOM1 Adjust

 

 

 

 

Test Tone

Type:

 

 

Test

Tone

Type:

 

 

 

 

 

"ALL CH ADJUST"

 

 

 

"ALL CH ADJUST"

 

 

 

 

 

Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Left

 

 

 

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40Hz :

[ +1.0dB]

 

 

40Hz :

 

 

+1.0dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125Hz :

[

 

0.0dB]

 

 

125Hz :

 

[

0.0dB]

 

 

 

 

 

250Hz :

[

 

0.0dB]

 

 

250Hz :

[

0.0dB]

 

 

 

 

 

4kHz :

[

 

0.0dB]

 

 

4kHz :

[

0.0dB]

 

 

 

 

 

13kHz :

[

 

0.0dB]

 

 

13kHz :

[

0.0dB]

 

 

 

 

 

TRIM :

[

 

0.0dB]

 

 

TRIM :

[

0.0dB]

 

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:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use

to select the channel.

 

 

Use

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

 

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select the next channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The front speakers can’t be adjusted if you

 

 

 

selected FRONT ALIGN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The OVER indicator shows in the display if

 

 

 

 

the frequency adjustment is too drastic

 

Español

 

 

and might distort. If this happens, bring

 

 

 

the level down until OVER disappears from the display.

Tip

•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.

4When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu.

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Contents VSX-918V-S/-KVSX-818V-S/-K Operating Environment Important the Moulded PlugVentilation Caution Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsOther connections Additional informationBefore you start Chapter Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound02 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 Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVReceiver VSX-918VConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting upItaliano FrançaisCD-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 sourcesConnecting using Hdmi Connecting up Using the component video jacksUse a three-way component video cable for the connection Component 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVRAbout Hdmi Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackUsing external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionAntenna Connecting up Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Hints on speaker placementTwist exposed wire strands together Tighten terminalFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Speaker placement diagramsSwitching the speaker system Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 14 15 16Display Controls and displaysDTS AnalogPRO Logic VIR. SBControls and displays Remote control Setup Master Volume +Level + AV ParameterSignal SEL AccessTuner Disp ClassTV Control buttons Operating range of remote controlTV CH + TV VOL +Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Listening in stereoUsing 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 OptionsPress Portable SHIFT+iPod USB on the remote control Choosing the input signalListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputsSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuUsing the System Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelVolume increases to the reference level Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance After pressing ENTER, test tones will be outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Might distort. If this happens, bringChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets English DeutschDisplaying RDS information Using the tuner An introduction to RDSSearching for RDS programs Press FM to select the FM band.3 Press PTY SearchUsing EON Using the tunerMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsUse 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 Controls for other components Controlling the rest of your systemENTER/DISC Function ComponentsEnter Return DiscSHIFT+ Edit Return Shift +DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterIPod playback Other connectionsFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsSwitching the iPod controls1 Connecting a USB deviceSymptom What it means Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Basic playback controls Connecting your USB device to the receiverCompressed audio compatibility Selecting a file from the folder/file list for playbackOther compatibility information USB ERR What it meansAbout 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 TVOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video inputs SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs Other Settings Other Setup menuSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantProblem Remedy TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterVSX-918V model only The SR Additional informationHdmi Symptom RemedySwitching the speaker impedance Resetting the main unitConfiguration1 Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionPower cord caution Additional information Changing the TV format settingCleaning the unit Amplifier sectionHdmi Section Component video sectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionPrinted XRB3091-A Pioneer Corporation

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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