Tuner Disp, Class, Mpx, Access, Analog ATT

04Controls and displays

8Number buttons and other component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 46) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc. There are other buttons that can be accessed after the RECEIVER button is pressed. (For example MIDNIGHT, etc.)

TUNER DISP*

Switches between named station presets and radio frequencies (page 47).

CLASS*

Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 47).

MPX*

Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality (page 46).

D.ACCESS*

After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 46).

MIDNIGHT

Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 34).

ANALOG ATT

Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion.

DIMMER

Dims or brightens the display.

SLEEP

Press to change the amount of time before the receiver switches into standby (30 min

–60 min – 90 min – Off). You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once.

SIGNAL SEL

Use to select an input signal (page 36).

SR + (VSX-918V model only)

Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 63).

EON*

Use to search for programs that are broadcasting traffic or news information (page 49).

iPod CTRL

Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 59).

DISC (ENTER)

Use to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also use to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

9 INFO

Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV.

10 SHIFT

Press to access the ‘boxed’ commands (above the buttons) on the remote. These buttons are marked with an asterisk (* ) in this section.

11 Remote control LED

Lights when a command is sent from the remote control.

12 SOURCE

Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver (see page 54 for more on this).

13 RECEIVER

Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to select the green commands above the number buttons (SETUP, etc)). Also use this button to set up surround sound (page 37).

VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K specifications

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Pioneer VSX-918V-K Tuner Disp, Class, Mpx, Access, Analog ATT, Dimmer, Signal SEL, Disc Enter

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