Pioneer VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K Minute guide Chapter, Introduction to home theater, English

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5 minute guide

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5 minute guide

Introduction to home theater

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver.

This receiver will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 30.

Listening to Surround Sound

With the following quick setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.

•Be sure to complete all connections before connecting to an AC power source.

1 Connect your DVD player and TV.

See Connecting a DVD player and TV on page 12 to do this. For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver.

2Connect your speakers and place them for optimal surround sound.

See Connecting the speakers on page 20.

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Where you place the speakers will have a big

 

effect on the sound. Place your speakers as

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shown below for the best surround sound

 

effect. Also see Hints on speaker placement on

 

page 21 for more on this.

 

 

Subwoofer (SW)

 

 

Front

 

 

Right (R)

 

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Front

Surround

Right (RS)

 

Left (L)

 

 

Center (C)

 

 

 

Listening

 

Surround

position

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Left (LS)

 

 

 

3 Plug in and switch on the receiver,

 

followed by your DVD player, subwoofer and

 

TV.

 

 

Make sure you’ve set the video input on your

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TV to this receiver. Check the manual that

 

came with the TV if you don’t know how to do

 

this.

 

 

4 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC

 

setup to set up your system.

 

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5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume.

See Automatically setting up for surround

 

sound (MCACC) on page 8 for more on this.

Make sure that DVD/BD is showing in the receiver’s display. If it isn’t, press DVD on the remote to set the receiver to the DVD input.1

There are several other sound options you can select. See Listening to your system on page 30 for more on this.2

Note

1You may need to set your DVD player to output Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2 kHz/96 kHz PCM (2 channel) audio (see your DVD player’s manual for more on this).

2Depending on your DVD player or source disc, you may only get 2 channel sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to STANDARD (see Listening in surround sound on page 30 if you need to do this) if you want multichannel surround sound.

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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

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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