Pioneer XRB3089-A Tuner Disp, Class, Mpx, Access, Analog ATT, Dimmer, Signal SEL, Disc Enter

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04Controls and displays

TUNER DISP*

Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 47).

CLASS*

Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 47).

MPX*

Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46).

D.ACCESS*

After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46).

MIDNIGHT

Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 34).

ANALOG ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min

–60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.

SIGNAL SEL

Use to select an input signal (page 36).

SR + (VSX-918V model only)

Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 63).

iPod CTRL

Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 57).

DISC (ENTER)

Use to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also use to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

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9 INFO

Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV.

10 SHIFT

Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section.

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12 SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 52 for more on this).

13 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (SETUP, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37).

14 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL MULTI CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 51 for more on this).

Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.

INPUT SELECT

Use to select the TV input signal.

TV CH +/–

Use to select channels.

TV VOL +/–

Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Other Settings Troubleshooting Hdmi Important information regardingControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsBefore 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 guideMinute guide Follow the instructions on-screenWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressOther 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 Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV ReceiverConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 DeutschConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources Connections for the VSX-818V are the sameConnecting using Hdmi Connecting up Using the component video jacksComponent 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR About Hdmi Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackAC outlet Connecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-918VHints on speaker placement Bare wire connectionsTwist exposed wire strands together Tighten terminalSpeaker placement diagrams Switching the speaker systemControls 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 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 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 Setting What it does Options CH1Choosing the input signal Press Portable SHIFT+iPod 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 Fine Speaker DistanceCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ 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, bringSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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 optionAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Listening to station presetsNaming station presets Nederlands EspañolMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Clearing all the remote control settingsDirect function Buttons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsShift + Function Components SHIFT+Controlling the rest of your system On digital STB Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListDVD Recorder Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections IPod playbackFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverSwitching the iPod controls1 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreAbout Neural Surround Using the XM MenuAbout XM Using Sirius Radio Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Select the channel you want to memorizeOne at time with Enter to listen to the Sirius radio broadcastUsing the Sirius Menu Parental Lock Use and Enter toUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other Settings Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantTroubleshooting Problem RemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterSymptom Remedy Additional informationConfiguration1 Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionSymptom Cause Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages XM radio messagesSirius radio messages TunerAdditional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceSpecifications Amplifier sectionVideo Section Component video sectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionCleaning the unit Power cord cautionWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

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