Pioneer XRB3089-A Using XM Radio, Connecting your XM Radio receiver, Switching the iPod controls1

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Switching the iPod controls1

You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver.

1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls.2

This enables operation and display on your iPod, and this receiver’s remote control and OSD become inactive.

2Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to the receiver controls.

iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Using XM Radio

XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest selection of music is matched by its passion for live sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the- minute news, standup comedy, children’s programming, and much more. For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is online at www.xmradio.ca.

For more information see About XM on page 59.

Connecting your XM Radio receiver

After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner (sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts.

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XM Mini-Tuner

1Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM IN jack on the rear of this receiver.

You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.

2Press XM (SHIFT+FM) to switch to the XM Radio input.

For best reception, you may need to move the XM Mini-Tuner antenna near a window (the southernmost window should produce the best results).

•If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections and then plugging them back in. If the display shows Upgrade XM Tuner, try disconnecting the tuner and connecting the XM Mini-Tuner. If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the tuner and antenna

connections and then plugging them back in.3

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Note

1You cannot use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected.

2When this function is set, iPod images cannot be played on this receiver.

3You can check the strength of reception in Using the XM Menu (page 59).

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Troubleshooting Hdmi Important information regarding Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound02 5 minute guide Switch on the receiver and your TVFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressBetter 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 TVConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting upAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 DeutschAbout 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 sourcesConnecting up Using the component video jacks Connecting using HdmiComponent 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR About Hdmi Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting to the front panel video terminalAC outlet Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionVSX-918V Connecting up Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Hints on speaker placementTwist exposed wire strands together Tighten terminalSwitching the speaker system Speaker placement diagramsControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 14 15 16Display Controls and displaysDTS AnalogPRO Logic VIR. SBControls and displays Remote control Setup Master Volume +Level + AV ParameterSignal SEL AccessTuner Disp ClassOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system 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 CH1 Setting What it does OptionsPress Portable SHIFT+iPod on the remote control Choosing the input signalListening to your system Playing other sources Selecting the front audio inputsSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuUsing the System Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘OK’ to copy and confirm Might distort. If this happens, bringManual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Crossover Network Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker UsingSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Nederlands EspañolMaking recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsClearing all the remote control settings Use the number buttons to enter the preset codeDirect function Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsShift + SHIFT+ Function ComponentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List On digital STBDVD Recorder Connecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterIPod playback Other connectionsFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioSwitching the iPod controls1 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Saving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundListening to XM Radio Selecting channels and browsing by genreUsing the XM Menu About Neural SurroundAbout XM Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioSelect the channel you want to memorize Listening to Sirius RadioOne at time with Enter to listen to the Sirius radio broadcastParental Lock Use and Enter to Using the Sirius MenuUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the Hdmi inputs SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other Settings Other Setup menuSelect ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantProblem Remedy TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Symptom RemedyImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration1Symptom Cause Action Symptom CauseIPod messages XM radio messagesTuner Sirius radio messagesSwitching the speaker impedance Additional information Resetting the main unitSpecifications Amplifier sectionComponent video section Video SectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionPower cord caution Cleaning the unitWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

XRB3089-A specifications

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