Pioneer VSX-918V-K, VSX-818V-K Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List, DVD Recorder

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09Controlling the rest of your system

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, 022

SONY 002, 016 (video game) PANASONIC 003, 019

JVC 004

SAMSUNG 005

SHARP 006

AKAI 007

RCA 008, 011

DENON 010

HITACHI 012

PHILIPS 013

ZENITH 014

THOMSON 015

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

SHARP 602, 662

SONY 604

TOSHIBA 605

HITACHI 606, 633, 634, 654 PHILIPS 607, 656, 672 PANASONIC 608, 622 MITSUBISHI 609

JVC 613

RCA 618

GRUNDIG 631, 653

NOKIA 632, 652

FISHER 635, 638

THOMSON 636

TELEFUNKEN 637

ALBA 639

FUNAI 640

TANDY 641

ITT 642

SALORA 643

SAMSUNG 644, 646, 673, 674, 675

SANYO 645

BUSH 647

FUJITSU 648

SEI 649

GOLDSTAR 650

GRANDIENTE 657

DAEWOO 676, 677

PIONEER 600, 651, 655, 664, 665, 680

STB (SATELLITE/CATV)

Manufacturer Code

SA 706, 708

JERROLD 716

ZENITH 717

PIONEER 200, 204, 254, 700

DTV

Manufacturer Code

PANASONIC 226, 230

JVC 227

TOSHIBA 228

PIONEER 207, 229, 231, 232, 234, 253

VCR

Manufacturer Code RCA 401, 413, 415 SHARP 402, 418, 419 ZENITH 403

SONY 404, 416, 417, 457, 458, 459 TOSHIBA 405

HITACHI 406, 434, 436 JVC 407, 428, 429, 430, 431 PANASONIC 408, 432, 433 MITSUBISHI 409, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424 SANYO 410, 425, 435 GOLDSTAR 411

FISHER 412, 426, 427 MAGNAVOX 414 GRANDIENTE 441 PIONEER 400, 437, 438, 439

DVD Recorder

Manufacturer Code

TOSHIBA 485

PANASONIC 486, 491, 492

SONY 490

PIONEER 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 487, 488, 489, 493

TAPE

Manufacturer Code

SONY 801, 806

JVC 802

PANASONIC 803

KENWOOD 804, 807

TEAC 805

ONKYO 808, 809

DENON 810

YAMAHA 811, 812

FISHER 813

PIONEER 800, 814

CD

Manufacturer Code SONY 301, 316, 317, 318 RCA 302, 319

JVC 303 PANASONIC 304, 326

TEAC 305, 306, 324, 325, 327 ONKYO 307, 308, 320 DENON 309 KENWOOD 310, 311, 321 PHILIPS 312, 322

SANYO 313

YAMAHA 314, 315, 328 MARANTZ 323 PIONEER 300

CD-R

Manufacturer Code

PHILIPS 346

YAMAHA 347

PIONEER 345

MD

Manufacturer Code

SONY 901

SHARP 902 KENWOOD 903 TEAC 904 ONKYO 905 DENON 906 PIONEER 900, 907, 908

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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 guideEnter 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 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 FrançaisCD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder 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 terminalFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Speaker placement diagramsSwitching the speaker system 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 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 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 outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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, bringChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting 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 optionSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using 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 an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter 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 codeSHIFT+ Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components 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 meansAbout WMA Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TVAbout MPEG-4 AAC 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 inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video 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.

One of the most significant features of the VSX-918V-K is its advanced 7.1 channel surround sound capability. This allows for a true multi-channel experience, making it an ideal choice for movie enthusiasts and gamers who seek depth and clarity in their audio. The VSX-818V-K, while being slightly less powerful with a 7.1 channel setup, still provides excellent audio performance with its clean and dynamic sound output, ensuring an engaging home cinema experience.

Both models are equipped with Pioneer’s latest Auto Room Tuning technology, which customizes the sound based on the room’s acoustics. This system utilizes a microphone and advanced algorithms to analyze the sound environment, adjusting settings to optimize performance. As a result, users can enjoy balanced audio whether they are in a small living room or a large theater space.

Another impressive feature is the incorporation of HDMI 1.3a support in both receivers, enabling high-definition audio and video passthrough. This capability ensures compatibility with the latest Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and other HD devices. The receivers support various audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, offering high-resolution sound that complements the latest film releases and video games.

In terms of connectivity, both the VSX-918V-K and VSX-818V-K feature multiple inputs, including composite and component video inputs, as well as optical and coaxial digital audio inputs. This extensive connectivity allows users to easily connect their devices and manage them through the intuitive on-screen GUI.

The models also boast a sleek design, with an appealing aesthetic that fits seamlessly into modern home theater setups. Their user-friendly interfaces and remote controls make navigation easy, ensuring that even non-technical users can enjoy a premium audio-visual experience.

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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