Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

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•Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your plasma display.

Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receiver. See SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66 for detailed instructions.

VIDEO

Pioneer plasma display

VIDEO

INPUT 1

INPUT 2

 

DVD player

Satellite receiver, etc

DVD/BD

 

TV/SAT

AUDIO IN

 

AUDIO IN

VSX-918V

VSX-918V

To make the most of the SR+ features, you should connect your source components (DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to that described in this chapter. For each component, connect the video output directly to the plasma display, and just connect the audio (analog and/or digital) to this receiver.

Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display

When connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to make using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma display even easier. These features include:

•On-screen volume display.

•On-screen display of listening mode.

•Automatic video input switching on the plasma display.

•Automatic volume muting on the plasma display.2

See also SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66 for more on setting up the receiver.

 

 

 

 

TUNERDISP

CLASS

MPX

D.ACCESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

RECEIVER

 

SOURCE

 

 

DIMMER

DISC

 

MIDNIGHT

ANALOGATT

SLEEP

 

INPUT SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL SEL

SR+

 

+10

MULTI CONTROL

TV CTRL

PORTABLE

 

iPod CTRL

 

 

 

 

DVD

TV

DVR

iPod

 

 

 

 

CD-R

XM

SIRIUS

 

INFO

TV CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

CD

FM

AM

RECEIVER

 

INPUT

 

 

 

STEREO/

 

 

SHIFT

TVCH

TVVOL

 

 

 

SELECT

1Make sure that the plasma display and this receiver are switched on and that they are connected with the SR+ cable.

See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display above for more on this.

2To switch SR+ mode on/off, press RECEIVER, then the SR+ button.

The front panel display shows SR+ ON or OFF.

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Note

1• The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is commercially available under the part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on obtaining an SR+ cable (you can also use a commercially available 3- ringed mini phone plug for the connection).

• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display using an SR+ cable, you will need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to control the receiver. In this case, you won’t be able to control the receiver using the remote control if you switch the plasma display off.

2The automatic volume muting feature is enabled separately; see SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays on page 66.

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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 finishBetter 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 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 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 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 systemListening 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 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 menuSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ 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 confirmManual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 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 menuSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker UsingSpeaker Distance 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 recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking an audio or a video recording Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterClearing 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 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 RadioUsing the XM Menu About Neural SurroundAbout XM 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 menuOther Settings Assigning the component video inputsAssigning the Hdmi 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 SectionPower cord caution Cleaning the unitWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

XRB3089-A specifications

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