Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Important information regarding the Hdmi connection, Configuration1

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Additional information

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Symptom

Remedy

No picture.

• Depending in the output settings of the source component, it may be outputting a

 

video format that can’t be displayed. Change the output settings of the source, or

 

connect using the component or composite jacks.

 

• VSX-918V model only:

 

– This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting

 

are also HDCP-compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the

 

component or composite video jacks.

 

– Depending on the connected source component, it’s possible that it will not work

 

with this receiver (even if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the

 

component or composite video jacks between source and receiver.

 

– If video images do not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the

 

resolution, DeepColor or other setting for your component.

 

– If ‘NOT SPT’ (NOT SUPPORT) appears in the receiver’s display, try adjusting the

 

resolution, DeepColor or other setting for your component.

 

 

OSD does not appear.

• The OSD will not appear if you have connected using the HDMI output to your TV.

 

Use component or composite connections when setting up the system.

 

 

No sound, or sound suddenly

• If you’ve made separate connections for audio, make sure you have assigned the

ceases.

analog/digital jack(s) to the corresponding HDMI input for the component. See

 

Assigning the HDMI inputs on page 65 to do this.

 

• Check the audio output settings of the source component.

 

• VSX-918V model only:

 

– Check that the AV Parameter setting is set to HDMI AMP/THRU (refer to page 35).

 

– If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.

 

• VSX-818V model only: Since the HDMI audio signal is sent through this receiver to

 

your TV, you need to make separate connections for audio if you want to hear your

 

HDMI component through this system. See Connecting using HDMI on page 16 for

 

more on this.

VSX-918V model only: HDCP ERR • Check whether or not the connected component is compatible with HDCP. If it is

shows in the display. not compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using a different type of connection (component or composite). Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.

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Important information regarding the HDMI connection

VSX-918V model only

There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI equipped component you are connecting-check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).

If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try the following configuration when connecting up.

Configuration1

Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration.

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Note

1• If your display only has one HDMI terminal, you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component.

•Depending on the component, audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio limitations).

•If you want to switch the input source, you’ll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit.

•Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources.

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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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