Pioneer VSX-918V-K manual Other Settings Other Setup menu, SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs

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11Other Settings

The Other Setup menu

(VSX-918V model only)

SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer flat screen TV to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of settings available will depend on the flat screen TV you’ve connected.

See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer Flat Screen TV on page 62.

1Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your

TV. Useand ENTER on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER.

System Setup

1.Auto MCACC 2.Manual MCACC 3.Manual SP Setup 4.Input Assign 5.Other Setup

: Exit

3Make sure ‘SR+ Setup’ is selected from the Other Setup menu and then press ENTER.

 

5.Other Setup

 

 

 

 

 

5a.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDP

Volume

Control

 

 

 

 

a.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDP

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input Select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/BD

[ input–1 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/SAT

[ input–2 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVR

 

[ input–3 ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

[

TV

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor Out

Connect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

OFF

]

 

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want.

•OFF – The receiver does not control the volume of the flat screen TV.

•ON – When the receiver is switched to one of the inputs that use the flat screen TV (DVD/BD, or another function below), the volume on the flat screen TV is muted so only sound from the receiver is heard.

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5Assign any input source connected to the flat screen TV to the corresponding input number.

This matches the receiver’s input source with a numbered video input on the flat screen TV. For example, assign DVD/BD to input-2if you have connected your DVD video output to video input 2 on the flat screen TV.

•The Monitor Out Connect should be set to the input that you’ve used to connect this receiver to your flat screen TV.

 

5a.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5a.SR+ Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDP

Volume

Control

 

 

 

 

 

PDP

Volume

Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ ON ]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ ON ]

 

 

 

 

PDP

Input Select

 

 

 

 

 

PDP

Input Select

 

 

 

 

DVD/BD

 

input–1

 

 

 

 

DVD/BD

 

input–2

 

 

 

TV/SAT

[

input–2

]

 

 

 

TV/SAT

[

OFF

 

]

 

 

DVR

 

[ input–3 ]

 

 

DVR

 

[ input–3 ]

 

VIDEO

[

TV

]

 

 

 

VIDEO

[

TV

]

 

 

Monitor Out

Connect

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor Out

Connect

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

OFF

]

 

 

 

 

 

[

OFF

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu.

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Contents VSX-918V-S/-KVSX-818V-S/-K Important the Moulded Plug Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution Contents Other connections Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationChecking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter 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 Receiver Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVUse a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection.1 VSX-918VItaliano Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs 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 DeutschUse a three-way component video cable for the connection Connecting up Using the component video jacksConnecting using Hdmi 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 terminalTo improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers AntennaTwist exposed wire strands together Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Tighten terminalSpeaker placement diagrams Switching the speaker systemFollowing illustrations show 5.1 channel speaker setups Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 14 15 16Controls and displays DisplayPRO Logic AnalogDTS VIR. SBControls and displays Remote control Level + Master Volume +Setup AV ParameterTuner Disp AccessSignal SEL ClassTV CH + Operating range of remote controlTV Control buttons TV VOL +Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode 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 CH1Listening to your system Playing other sources Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod USB on the remote control Selecting the front audio inputsUsing the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level After pressing ENTER, test tones will be outputSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking 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 ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select a setup optionSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker UsingSpeaker Distance Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets English DeutschSearching for RDS programs Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information 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 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system 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+ ENTER/DISC Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Function ComponentsSHIFT+ Edit Return DiscEnter Return Shift +Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List DVD RecorderOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterFinding what you want to play Other connectionsIPod playback Basic playback controlsSymptom What it means Connecting a USB deviceSwitching the iPod controls1 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Connecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsOther compatibility information Selecting a file from the folder/file list for playbackCompressed audio compatibility 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 OFFInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantAdditional information TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information ChapterAdditional information VSX-918V model only The SRSymptom Remedy HdmiConfiguration1 Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionCleaning the unit Additional information Changing the TV format settingPower cord caution Amplifier sectionFM Tuner Section Component video sectionHdmi 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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