Listening to Sirius Radio, One at time with

Other connections

•If after pressing SIRIUS the display shows

Antenna Error, try disconnecting the antenna and reconnecting.1 If the display shows Check Sirius Tuner, check the connection of the AC adapter and this receiver to the Sirius Connect tuner.

Listening to SIRIUS Radio

After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on-screen display.2 The information displayed is as follows:

Tip

•You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER) then the three-digit channel number.

•You can press TUNER DISP (SHIFT+1) to change SIRIUS Radio information in the front panel display.

•The currently selected channel is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after 10 seconds.

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			Preset class
			Preset class
SIRIUS	A		Signal strength
			Category
Decades		A0	Preset number
Decades		A0	Preset number
The '50s	SR005		Channel number
The '50s	SR005		Channel number
	Chuck Berry		Artist name
	Chuck Berry		Artist name
	Johnny B. Good		Song name
	Johnny B. Good		Song name
	Chuck Berry		Composer name
	Chuck Berry		Composer name
			Channel name
			Channel name

Selecting channels and browsing by genre

From the SIRIUS Channel Guide, you can browse SIRIUS Radio channels in the order that they appear, or you can narrow your channel search by genre.

SIRIUS

SIRIUS CH Guide

Decades

000

Sirius ID

The '50s

SR005

001

Top 40 Hits

002

Lite Pop

Chuck Berry

[

003

Love Songs

]

004

Easy Listening

Johnny B. Good

005

The '50s

006

The '60s

Chuck Berry

DOWN

ENTER

: Exit

Saving channel presets

This receiver can memorize up to 30 channels, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 channels each.

1Select the channel you want to memorize.

See Selecting channels and browsing by genre above.

2Press T.EDIT.

The display shows a blinking memory class.

3 Press CLASS (SHIFT+2) to select one of

the three classes then press to select the channel preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a preset.

4 Press ENTER.

After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the SIRIUS channel.

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• Press to enter the SIRIUS Channel Guide, then navigate through the channels

one at time with the

buttons, then press

ENTER to listen to the SIRIUS radio broadcast.

• To browse by genre, first press

CATEGORY, useto select a genre then press ENTER.3

• To cancel and exit any time, press RETURN.

Tip

•You can also press MEMORY during reception display to save the information of up to 5 songs. See Using the SIRIUS Menu below to recall this information.

Listening to channel presets

You will need to have some presets stored to do this.

Note

1You can check the strength of reception in Using the SIRIUS Menu on page 62.

2It’s easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. You can, however, use just the front panel display to do everything if you prefer.

3Select SR000 (SIRIUS ID) from the on-screen display to check the Radio ID of the SIRIUS Connect tuner.

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.

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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.

Pioneer VSX-818V, VSX-918V Listening to Sirius Radio, Select the channel you want to memorize

Models: VSX-818V VSX-918V