Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Listening to XM Radio, Using XM HD Surround, Saving channel presets

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Listening to XM Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on-screen display.1 The information displayed is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preset class

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM Satellite

Radio

A

 

 

 

Signal strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Category

 

H i t

s

 

 

A1

 

 

Preset number

 

 

 

 

 

T h e B l e n d

 

XM025

 

 

Channel number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elton John

 

 

Artist name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Candle In the Wind

 

 

Song name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 10 seconds.

Using XM HD Surround

XM HD Surround uses Neural Surround™ technology to achieve optimal surround sound from XM radio.

While listening to XM Radio, press AUTO/ DIRECT for XM HD Surround listening.

See About Neural Surround™ on page 59 for more on this.

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the XM Channel Guide, you can browse XM Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.2

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 channels each.

1Select the channel you want to memorize. See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.

 

 

XM Satellite Radio

A

 

 

 

 

XM Channel Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H i t s

A1

 

000

RADIO ID

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

001

XM Preview

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T h e B l e n d

XM025

 

 

004

The 40s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[

005

The 50s

 

]

 

 

 

 

Elton John

 

006

The 60s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

007

The 70s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Candle In the Wind

 

008

The 80s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use the

buttons to select a channel

then press ENTER to listen to the XM radio broadcast.

• To browse by genre, first press CATEGORY,

use

to select a genre then press

ENTER.

 

• To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

Tip

You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER) then the three-digit channel number.

You can press TUNER DISP (SHIFT+1) to change XM Radio information in the front panel display.

2 Press T.EDIT.

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS (SHIFT+2) to select one of the

three classes then press to select the channel preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select

apreset.

The default for all presets is XM001.

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the XM channel.

Tip

You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to 5 songs. See Using the XM Menu below to recall this information.

Note

1It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

2Select XM000 (RADIO ID) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the XM Mini-Tuner.

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentContents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsTroubleshooting Hdmi Important information regarding Other connectionsChecking 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 guideWait for the test tones to finish Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen 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 ReceiverAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs 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 To improve FM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-918VTwist exposed wire strands together Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Tighten terminalSpeaker placement diagrams Switching the speaker systemFront 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 ClassOperating range of remote control 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 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 CH1Listening to your system Playing other sources Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod 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 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 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, bringSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupChecking 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 optionAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Tuning directly to a station Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets Nederlands EspañolMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking 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 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 Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterFinding what you want to play Other connectionsIPod playback Basic playback controlsSwitching the iPod controls1 Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Listening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Selecting channels and browsing by genreAbout Neural Surround Using the XM MenuAbout XM Using Sirius Radio Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerOne at time with Listening to Sirius RadioSelect the channel you want to memorize 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 Input Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Select ‘Other Setup’ then press Enter Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantAdditional information TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional information ChapterSymptom Remedy Additional informationConfiguration1 Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionIPod messages Symptom CauseSymptom Cause Action XM radio messagesSirius radio messages TunerSpecifications Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance Amplifier sectionFM Tuner Section Video SectionComponent video section AM Tuner SectionCleaning the unit Power cord cautionWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

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