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Pioneer VSX-918V-K, VSX-818V-K manual 03Connecting up Connecting the speakers, Front speakers

Models: VSX-818V-K VSX-918V-K

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03Connecting up

03Connecting up

Connecting the speakers

A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here but everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker Setting on page 42) to LARGE.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 70 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω).

You can use the speakers connected to the B speaker terminals to listen to stereo playback in another room. Make sure to review Hints on speaker placement on page 21 when placing the speakers in another room. See Switching the speaker system on page 22 for the listening options with this setup.

Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

VSX-918V

HDMI

IN

AUX

ANTENNA

CEN- SUB

TER WOOFER

R

L

FM UNBAL

IN

CD

DIGITAL IN

(DVD/BD) IN 1

CONTROL

OPT

(ASSIGNABLE)

OUT

(DVR/VCR) IN 3

(DVD/BD) IN 1

IN

CD-R

2

R SURROUND L

(TV/SAT)

(ASSIGNABLE)

/TAPE

/MD

AM

IN

OPT

DVD 5.1CH INPUT

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB

PR

OUT

(TV/SAT) IN 2

LOOP

1

(CD)

IN

DVD/

SUB

((ASSIGNABLE)

MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO

(TV/SAT) IN 2

DVD5.1

WOOFER

R

FRONT

L R

SURROUND

L

CENTER

R

L

PREOUT

CHINPUT

S

OUT

IN

TV

TV

MONITOR

P

/SAT

/SAT IN

OUT

E

DVR

DVR

A

IN

K A

B

/VCR IN

/VCR OUT

DIGITAL IN

DVR

E

/VCR

R

COAX 1

OUT

(DVD/BD)

S

(ASSIGNABLE)

AUDIO

VIDEO

			C
SW	L	R	LS	RS	L	R
Powered	Front speakers		Center speaker Surround speakers		Speaker system B
subwoofer

The illustration shows the VSX-918V, but connections for the VSX-818V are the same.

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Pioneer VSX-918V-K, VSX-818V-K 03Connecting up Connecting the speakers, Front speakers, Center speaker Surround speakers

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-918V-S/-K VSX-818V-S/-KOperating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product IMPORTANT THE MOULDED PLUGOperating Environment VENTILATION CAUTION Contents 03 Connecting up06 The System Setup menu 07 Using the tuner11 Other Settings ItalianoFrançais Deutsch Nederlands EspañolInstalling the receiver Before you start01Before you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxSee Connecting the speakers on page effect. Also see Hints on speaker placement onSee Automatically setting up for surround 5 minute guideAbove VSX-918Vleft and VSX-818Vright Automatically setting up for surround sound MCACC025 minute guide 5 minute guide 025 minute guide Better sound using Phase ControlOther problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking cable connections Digital audio cables03Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsItaliano Français03Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Deutsch The illustration shows the VSX-918V,butconnections for the VSX-818Vare the same Connecting up03Connecting up Using the component video jacks Connecting using HDMIComponent 1 - DVD Component 2 - TV Component 3 - DVRAbout HDMI Connecting upConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Connecting to the front panel video terminal03Connecting up This receiverConnecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionCenter speaker Surround speakers 03Connecting up Connecting the speakersFront speakers Hints on speaker placement Bare wire connectionsA-Speakerterminals B-SpeakerterminalsSpeaker placement diagrams Switching the speaker system3-Dview of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español04Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays 04Controls and displays Remote control Controls and displays 8Number buttons and other component controls SR + VSX-918Vmodel only04Controls and displays Operating range of remote control Controls and displaysListening to your system 05Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectUsing the Sound Retriever 05Listening to your systemCalibration EQ Using Virtual Surround Back VSBListening to your system Listening with Acoustic Setting the AV options SettingWhat it does OptionsSetting Sound DelayListening to your system What it doesChoosing the input signal 05Listening to your system Playing other sourcesSelecting the front audio inputs Selecting the multichannel analog inputsThe System Setup menu The System Setup menu ChapterUsing the System Setup menu Manual MCACC speaker setup06The System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelThe System Setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsAcoustic Calibration EQ 06The System Setup menuSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually The System Setup menuManual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings 06The System Setup menuCrossover Network The System Setup menuChannel Level 06The System Setup menuSpeaker Distance The System Setup menuUsing the tuner 07Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets English Deutsch07Using the tuner An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Searching for RDS programsUsing the tuner Using EONMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordings08Making recordings Chapter Setting the remote to control other components Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Chapter Operating other Pioneer componentsSelecting preset codes directly Clearing all the remote control settings09Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons FunctionControls for other components 09Controlling the rest of your systemButtons FunctionComponents Controlling the rest of your systemFunction Preset Code List STB SATELLITE/CATVDVD Recorder TAPEConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections Chapter10Other connections iPod playbackFinding what you want to play Basic playback controlsConnecting a USB device Switching the iPod controls1Symptom What it means Other connectionsConnecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsButton 10Other connectionsCompressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationUSB ERR What it means Other connectionsUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat screen TV About MPEG-4AACAbout WMA 10Other connectionsDVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat screen TVOther connections Other Settings 11Other Settings ChapterThe Input Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsAssigning the HDMI inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video inputs VSX-918Vmodel only 11Other Settings The Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat screen TVs Troubleshooting ProblemAdditional information Additional information Chapter12Additional information ProblemRemedy VSX-918Vmodel only The SRSymptom Additional informationHDMI ProblemResetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedanceConfiguration1 12Additional informationChanging the TV format setting Power cord cautionCleaning the unit SpecificationsComponent video section HDMI SectionFM Tuner Section AM Tuner SectionPIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INCPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV