Pioneer VSX-818V, VSX-918V operating instructions Limitedwarranty

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

LIMITEDWARRANTY

WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN COUNTRY OF PRODUCT PURCHASE

WARRANTY

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. (PUSA), and Pioneer Electronics Of Canada, Inc. (POC), warrant that products distributed by PUSA in the U.S.A., and by POC in Canada that fail to function properlyundernormaluseduetoamanufacturingdefectwheninstalledandoperatedaccordingtotheowner’smanualenclosedwiththeunitwillberepairedorreplacedwithaunitofcomparable value, at the option of PUSA or POC, without charge to you for parts or actual repair work. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new or rebuilt at the option of PUSA or POC.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL OR ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER OF THIS PIONEER PRODUCT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED PIONEER DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER IN THE U.S.A. OR CANADA. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SALES RECEIPT OR OTHER VALID PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOWING THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR, IF RENTED, YOUR RENTAL CONTRACT SHOWING THE PLACE ANDDATEOFFIRSTRENTAL. INTHEEVENTSERVICEISREQUIRED,THEPRODUCTMUSTBEDELIVEREDWITHINTHEWARRANTYPERIOD,TRANSPORTATIONPREPAID, ONLY FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT. PUSA OR POC, AS APPROPRIATE, WILL PAY TO RETURN THE REPAIRED OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT TO YOU WITHIN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE.

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD

Parts

Labor

 

 

Home Audio and Video

1 Year

1 Year

Microphones, Headphones, Phono Cartridges and Styluses

90 Days

90 Days

Shorter limited warranty periods apply to some models. Please refer to the limited warranty document enclosed with the product for a definitive statement of the warranty period. The warranty period for retail customers who rent the product commences upon the date product is first put into use (a) during the rental period or (b) retail sale, whichever occurs first.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS".

PIONEERSHALLNOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL AND/ORINCIDENTALDAMAGES.

PIONEER DOES NOT WARRANT ANY PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE WHEN IT IS USED IN A TRADE OR BUSINESS OR IN ANY INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL APPLICATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO POWER IN EXCESS OF ITS PUBLISHED POWER RATING.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER TELEVISION OR DISPLAY SCREENS DAMAGED BY STATIC, NON-MOVING, IMAGES APPLIED FOR LENGTHY PERIODS (BURN-IN).

THISWARRANTYDOESNOTCOVERTHECABINETORANYAPPEARANCEITEM,USERATTACHEDANTENNA,ANYDAMAGETORECORDSORRECORDINGTAPESORDISCS,ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY PIONEER, ACCIDENT, MISUSE OR ABUSE, DAMAGE DUE TO LIGHTNINGORTOPOWERSURGES,SUBSEQUENTDAMAGEFROMLEAKING,DAMAGEFROMINOPERATIVEBATTERIES,ORTHEUSEOFBATTERIESNOTCONFORMINGTOTHOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.

THISWARRANTYDOESNOTCOVERTHECOSTOFPARTSORLABORWHICHWOULDBEOTHERWISEPROVIDEDWITHOUTCHARGEUNDERTHISWARRANTYOBTAINEDFROM ANYSOURCEOTHERTHANAPIONEERAUTHORIZEDSERVICECOMPANYOROTHERDESIGNATEDLOCATION.THISWARRANTYDOESNOTCOVERDEFECTSORDAMAGECAUSED BY THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR LABOR OR FROM IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.

ALTERED, DEFACED, OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS ENTIRE WARRANTY

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

IN THE U.S.A. - PIONEER LIMITS ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,TOAPERIODNOTTOEXCEEDTHEWARRANTYPERIOD. NOWARRANTIESSHALLAPPLYAFTERTHE WARRANTYPERIOD. SOMESTATESDONOTALLOWLIMITATIONSONHOWLONGANIMPLIEDWARRANTYLASTSANDSOMESTATESDONOTALLOWTHEEXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN CANADA - EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THERE ARE NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR CONDITIONS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

TO OBTAIN SERVICE

PUSA and POC have appointed a number of Authorized Service Companies throughout the U.S.A. and Canada should your product require service. To receive warranty service you need to present your sales receipt or, if rented, your rental contract showing place and date of original owner’s transaction. If shipping the unit you will need to package it carefully and send it, transportation prepaid by a traceable, insured method, to an Authorized Service Company. Package the product using adequate padding material to prevent damage in transit. The original container is ideal for this purpose. Include your name, address and telephone number where you can be reached during business hours.

On all complaints and concerns in the U.S.A. call Customer Support at 1-800-421-1404, or, in Canada, call Customer Satisfaction at 1-877-283-5901.

INTHEU.S.A.

For hook-up and operation of your unit or to locate an Authorized Service Company, please call or write:

PIONEERELECTRONICSSERVICE,INC.

P.O. BOX 1760

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90801

1-800-421-1404

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com

DISPUTERESOLUTION

IN CANADA

For additional information on this warranty,

please call or write:

CUSTOMERSATISFACTIONGROUP

PIONEERELECTRONICSOFCANADA,INC.

300 ALLSTATE PARKWAY

MARKHAM, ON L3R 0P2

(905)479-4411

1-877-283-5901

http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

IN THE U.S.A. - Following our response to any initial request to Customer Support, should a dispute arise between you and Pioneer, Pioneer makes available its Complaint Resolution Program to resolve the dispute. The Complaint Resolution Program is available to you without charge. You are required to use the Complaint Resolution Program before you exercise any rights under, or seek any remedies, created by Title I of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.

To use the Complaint Resolution Program call 1-800-421-1404 and explain to the customer service representative the problem you are experiencing, steps you have taken to have the product repaired during the warranty period and the name of the authorized Distributor/Dealer from whom the Pioneer product was purchased. After the complaint has been explained to the representative, a resolution number will be issued. Within 40 days of receiving your complaint, Pioneer will investigate the dispute and will either:

(1)respond to your complaint in writing informing you what action Pioneer will take, and in what time period, to resolve the dispute; or (2) respond to your complaint in writing informing you why it will not take any action.

IN CANADA - Call the Customer Satisfaction Manager at (905) 946-7446 to discuss your complaint and to obtain a prompt resolution.

RECORDTHEPLACEANDDATEOFPURCHASEFORFUTUREREFERENCE

Model No. ____________________________________________ Serial No. _________________________________________ Purchase Date _______________________

PurchasedFrom _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

KEEP THIS INFORMATION AND YOUR SALES RECEIPT IN A SAFE PLACE

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Additional information Other SettingsControlling the rest of your system Other connectionsLoading 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 TVNederlands 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 receptionComponent Video 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 menuChannel Level Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel usingSelect ‘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 withUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV Using the Sirius MenuParental Lock Use Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 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 flat panel TVs 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

VSX-818V, VSX-918V specifications

The Pioneer VSX-918V and VSX-818V are standout receivers in the contemporary home audio landscape, delivering exceptional sound quality, versatile connectivity, and advanced features aimed at enhancing the listening experience for audiophiles and casual users alike.

Both models support a wide array of audio formats, including Dolby Digital, DTS, and others, ensuring rich, immersive sound for movies, music, and gaming. The VSX-918V is particularly notable for its higher wattage output, offering 100 watts per channel, which provides ample power for larger rooms and demanding speakers. The VSX-818V, while slightly lower in wattage at 90 watts per channel, still delivers robust performance suitable for most home theater setups.

A defining characteristic of these receivers is their multi-zone capabilities. The VSX-918V allows users to enjoy different audio sources in separate rooms, making it ideal for individuals who wish to create a whole-house audio solution. The VSX-818V also offers multi-zone functionality but is better suited for simpler applications, maintaining a balance between performance and cost.

Both receivers feature Pioneer’s proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), which automatically calibrates the audio output to match the listening environment. This technology analyzes speaker placement and room acoustics, delivering optimal sound performance tailored to specific room characteristics. Users benefit from a straightforward setup process with the included microphone, allowing for quick adjustments to achieve premium sound quality.

Connectivity options abound on both models, with multiple HDMI inputs supporting advanced video and audio formats, including 1080p pass-through. They also offer component and composite video inputs, optical and coaxial digital audio inputs, as well as analog audio connections. This extensive connectivity ensures compatibility with a variety of devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.

Another notable feature is the built-in PLL (Phase Locked Loop) technology for the FM tuner, which enhances radio reception quality, allowing for clearer and more stable signals. The VSX-918V and VSX-818V also provide users with customizable sound fields, including various surround sound modes, to cater to different media types and personal preferences.

For maximum usability, each receiver comes equipped with an intuitive remote control, allowing users to access functions quickly and manage their sound settings without hassle. In summary, whether choosing the power-packed VSX-918V or the versatile VSX-818V, both receivers exemplify Pioneer's commitment to delivering high-quality audio performance and user-friendly features for any home entertainment setup.
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