Pioneer VSX-818V-K Crossover Network, Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu

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The System Setup menu

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1Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu.

 

3.Manual SP

Setup

 

 

 

3a.Speaker

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

a.Speaker

Setting

 

 

 

 

 

SMALL

 

 

b.Crossover Network

 

 

 

 

Center

[

SMALL

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

c.Channel

Level

 

 

Surr

[ SMALL ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

d.Speaker

Distance

 

 

SUB W.

:

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size.

Use to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers:

•Front – Select LARGE if your front speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively, or if you didn’t connect a

subwoofer. Select SMALL to send the bass frequencies to the subwoofer.1

•Center – Select LARGE if your center speaker reproduces bass frequencies effectively, or select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect a center speaker, choose NO (the center channel is sent to the other speakers).

•Surr – Select LARGE if your surround speakers reproduce bass frequencies effectively. Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or subwoofer. If you didn’t connect surround speakers choose NO (the sound of the 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 that would normally come out the front and

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).

3When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.

Tip

•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 the best bass results. Depending on the speaker placement of your room you may actually experience a decrease in the amount of bass due to low frequency cancellations. In this case, try changing the position or direction of speakers. If you can’t get good results, listen to the bass response with it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears judge which sounds best. If you’re having problems, the easiest option is to route all the bass sounds to the subwoofer by selecting SMALL for the front speakers.

Crossover Network

• Default setting: 100Hz

This setting decides the 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

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Note

1If 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.

2For more on selecting the speaker sizes, see Speaker Setting above.

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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 TVEnglish Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Minute guideEnter Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections 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 ItalianoAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc 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 togetherSwitching the speaker system Speaker placement diagramsFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups 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 Stream Direct Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing the Sound Retriever Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Setting Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsWhat it does Options 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 DistanceCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ 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 confirmSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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 menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance 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 recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording 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 settingsButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsSHIFT+ 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 MPEG-4 AAC Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TVAbout WMA 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 component video inputs Other SettingsAssigning the Hdmi 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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