Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Using the Sirius Menu, Parental Lock Use and Enter to

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10Other connections

1Press CLASS (SHIFT+2) to select the class in which the channel is stored.

Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C.

2 Press

to select the channel preset

you want.

 

You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset.

Using the SIRIUS Menu

The SIRIUS Menu provides additional SIRIUS Radio features.

1 Press TOP MENU.

2 Use

to select a menu item then press

ENTER.

 

Choose between the following menu items:

Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display

(VSX-918V model only)

If you have a Pioneer plasma display1, you can use an SR+ cable to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when the input is changed.

CONTROL

OUT

Pioneer plasma display

Memory Recall – Use

to browse your

saved song information (see Tip above)

Channel Skip/Add – Use

and ENTER

to select channels you would like to remove/restore from/to the channel guide.

Parental Lock – Use and ENTER to

select channels you would like to place under parental lock. Channels put under parental lock are not displayed in the Channel Guide, but may be accessed by

HDMI

(DVD / BD) IN 1

(ASSIGNABLE)

(TV / SAT) IN 2

OUT

XM

IN

DIGITAL IN

COAX 1

(DVD / BD)

(ASSIGNABLE)

INAUX

RL

INCD

IN

CD-R

/ TAPE

/ MD

OUT

DVD/BD

IN

FRONT

DVD5.1

CHINPUT

INTV / SAT

IN

DVR / VCR

OUT

AUDIO

 

ANTENNA

 

FM UNBAL

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

AM

IN

 

LOOP

 

DVD

 

(

 

SUB

/ BD IN

 

WOOFER

 

 

PREOUT

TV

 

MONITOR

/ SAT IN

 

OUT

DVR

 

DVR

/ VCR IN

 

/ VCR OUT

 

VIDEO

 

directly inputting their channel number and providing the parental lock password.

Antenna Aiming – Check the strength of satellite and terrestrial reception.

Password Set – Set the parental lock password.

3When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return to the reception display.

Tip

You can reset the channel presets, Memory Recall, Channel Skip/Add and Password Set in Resetting the main unit on page 72.

VSX-918V

Note

1 This receiver is compatible with all Pioneer plasma displays from 2003 onward.

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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 pressPress 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 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 sameComponent 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 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 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 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 DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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, bringChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting 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 optionSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using 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 an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer componentsDirect 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 Function Components SHIFT+Controlling the rest of your system DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB 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 XM Using the XM MenuAbout Neural Surround 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 Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video 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 SectionWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

XRB3089-A specifications

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