Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Connecting up Chapter, Making cable connections

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Connecting up

Chapter 3:

Connecting up

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

Important

•Before making or changing connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

•Before unplugging the power cord, switch the power into standby.

Analog audio cables

Use stereo RCA phono cables to connect analog audio components. These cables are typically red and white, and you should connect the red plugs to R (right) terminals and white plugs to L (left) terminals.

Analog audio cables

Right (red)

Left (white)

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Digital audio cables

Commercially available coaxial digital audio

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cables or optical cables should be used to

connect digital components to this receiver.1

 

Coaxial digital audio cable

Optical cable

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Video cables

 

 

Standard RCA video cables

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These cables are the most common type of

 

video connection and are used to connect to

 

the composite video terminals. The yellow

 

plugs distinguish them from cables for audio.

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Standard RCA video cable

 

Component video cables

 

Use component video cables to get the best

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possible color reproduction of your video

source. The color signal of the TV is divided

 

into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. In this way, interference between the signals is avoided.

Component video cables

Green (Y)

Blue (PB)

Red (PR)

Note

1• When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

•You can also use a standard RCA video cable for coaxial digital connections.

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Other connections Other SettingsTroubleshooting Hdmi Important information regarding Controlling the rest of your systemLoading 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 TVMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Wait for the test tones to finishPress 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 Receiver Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVDeutsch Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsConnections for the VSX-818V are the same 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 About Hdmi AC outlet Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackConnecting to the front panel video terminal To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionVSX-918V Connecting up Connecting the speakersTighten terminal Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Twist exposed wire strands togetherSwitching the speaker system Speaker placement diagrams14 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 DispOperating range of remote control 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 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 OptionsSelecting the front audio inputs Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod 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 menuFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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 confirmChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting 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 menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationNederlands Español Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets Naming station presetsMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterDirect function Clearing all the remote control settingsUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Shift + Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components SHIFT+ Function ComponentsControlling the rest of your system DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Other 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 Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Switching the iPod controls1Selecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioAbout XM Using the XM MenuAbout Neural Surround Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioEnter to listen to the Sirius radio broadcast Listening to Sirius RadioSelect the channel you want to memorize One at time withParental Lock Use and Enter to Using the Sirius MenuUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video inputs Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional informationAdditional information Symptom RemedyImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration1XM radio messages Symptom CauseSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesTuner Sirius radio messagesAmplifier section Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance SpecificationsAM Tuner Section Video SectionComponent video section FM Tuner SectionWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

XRB3089-A specifications

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