Page 2 - WARNING
If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-o...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; CAUTION
Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.Heed all warnings.Follow all instructions.Do not use this apparatus near water.Clean only with dry cloth.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions.Do not install near any heat sources such as rad...
Page 4 - Contents
Contents 01 Before you start Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 02 5 minute guide In...
Page 5 - Nederlands; Español; 0 Other connections
English Italiano Français Nederlands Español Deutsch 09 Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components . . . . . . 49 Setting the remote to control other components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Selecting preset codes directly . . . . . . . . . . . 50 D...
Page 6 - Before you start; Checking what’s in the box; Caution; Installing the receiver; Ventilation
Before you start 01 6 En Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone• Remote control unit• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2• AM loop antenna• FM wire antenna• These operating instructions Loadin...
Page 7 - English; minute guide; Introduction to home theater; Make sure that; Note; STANDARD
5 minute guide 02 7 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 2: 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like you’re in the middle of the action or concert. The surrou...
Page 8 - Important; Connect the microphone to the
5 minute guide 02 8 En Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) The Auto Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel delay and channe...
Page 11 - Connecting up; Making cable connections; • Before making or changing connections,; Analog audio cables; and
Connecting up 03 11 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 3: Connecting up Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may c...
Page 12 - Connecting the; DIGITAL OPT 2; TV
Connecting up 03 12 En Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows you how to connect your DVD player and TV to the receiver. 1 Connect a coaxial digital audio output on your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/BD) input on this receiver. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for the connection. 1 ...
Page 13 - Connect a set of audio/video outputs on; STB
Connecting up 03 13 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting the multichannel analog outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have 5.1 channel analog outputs. In this case, you can connect them to the multi-channel analog outputs to the multichannel inpu...
Page 14 - If your component has a digital output,; analog output jack using; About the WMA9 Pro decoder; This unit has an on-board Windows Media
Connecting up 03 14 En Connecting other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of component you’re connecting. 1 Follow the steps below to connect a CD-R, MD, DAT, tape recorder or other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a dig...
Page 16 - • If you connect any source component to; Connect the component video outputs of; See; Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO; Connecting using HDMI
Connecting up 03 16 En Using the component video jacks Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to composite video. A further advantage (if your source and TV are both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manu...
Page 17 - Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI; Assigning the HDMI inputs; Use the input source buttons to select; Choosing the input signal; THRU; About HDMI
Connecting up 03 17 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on your HDMI component.2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDM...
Page 18 - PORTABLE; AC outlet; Do not connect a TV set; This receiver
Connecting up 03 18 En Connecting to the front panel audio mini jack Front audio connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO/PORTABLE button. Press VIDEO/PORTABLE and select PORTABLE input. Use a stereo mini-jack cable to connect a digital audio player, etc. Connecting to the front ...
Page 19 - Connecting antennas; Using external antennas; To improve FM reception; F connector
Connecting up 03 19 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). 1 Pull off the protective shields...
Page 20 - LARGE; Speaker system B
Connecting up 03 20 En 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...
Page 21 - Bare wire connections; Twist exposed wire strands together.; Hints on speaker placement; the speaker manufacturer
Connecting up 03 21 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Bare wire connections A-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. B-Speaker terminals: 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Push open the tab...
Page 22 - • Make sure no exposed speaker wire is; Speaker placement diagrams; speaker setup; Switching the speaker system; Use the SPEAKERS button on the front; SP; SP; – Sound is output from the two; SP; – Sound is output from speaker; SP
Connecting up 03 22 En Caution • If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes. • Mak...
Page 23 - Controls and displays; Front panel; Illustration shows the VSX-918V model; INPUT SELECTOR; Selects an input source.; iPod DIRECT
Controls and displays 04 23 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 STANDBY/ON 2 INPUT SELECTOR dial Selects an input source. 3 Input select buttons Selects an input source. 4 Digital Precision Proce...
Page 24 - jack; Auto playback; Display; indicators; Lights to indicate the type of input signal:
Controls and displays 04 24 En 10 MCACC PORTABLE jack Use to connect a microphone when performing Auto MCACC setup, or connect an auxiliary component using a stereo mini-jack cable (page 18). 11 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones (when connected, there is no sound output from the speakers (except...
Page 25 - ANALOG ATT; Checking your Acoustic
Controls and displays 04 25 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected. DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected. 2 Lights to indicate decoding of a DTS multichannel signal. 3 2 DIGITAL Lights to indicate decodin...
Page 26 - Press to select control of other components (see; Controlling the rest of your system; buttons
Controls and displays 04 26 En Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source (use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between standby and on. 3 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlli...
Page 27 - Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs.; Number buttons and other component
Controls and displays 04 27 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español LEVEL +/– Use to adjust the channel levels. MASTER VOLUME +/– Use to set the listening volume. 5 System Setup and Component control buttons The following button controls can be accessed after you have selected the co...
Page 29 - Operating range of remote control; DOW
Controls and displays 04 29 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto...
Page 30 - Listening to your system; • When listening to XM Radio,; While listening to a source, press; With two channel sources; Pro Logic II MOVIE
Listening to your system 05 30 En Chapter 5: Listening to your system Important • Certain features explained in this section will not be possible depending on the source (for example, PCM 88.2 kHz/96 kHz, DTS 96 kHz (24 bit) or WMA9 Pro sources). Auto playback The simplest, most direct listening opt...
Page 31 - Using the Advanced surround effects; with various soundtracks to see which you like.; Press; Listening in stereo; Using Front Stage; EFFECT
Listening to your system 05 31 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround feature creates a variety of surround effects. Try different modes with various soundtracks to see which you like. 1 • Press ADV SURR repeatedly to select ...
Page 32 - Using Stream Direct; Using the Sound Retriever
Listening to your system 05 32 En Using Front Stage Surround Advance The Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. • While listening to a source, press STEREO/ A.L.C. to select Front Stage Surround Advan...
Page 33 - Automatically
Listening to your system 05 33 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ • Default setting: OFF / ALL CH (after the Auto MCACC Setup or EQ Auto Setting) You can listen to sources using the Acoustic Calibration Equalization set in Automatically set...
Page 34 - • The AV Parameter menu is not available; SIGNAL SEL; Choosing the input; Setting; MIDNIGHT
Listening to your system 05 34 En Setting the AV options There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold. Important • The AV Parameter menu is not available with DVD 5.1ch selected by SIGNAL SEL ( SIGNAL SELECT...
Page 35 - You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using; Both channels; MAX
Listening to your system 05 35 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button. b. The tone controls are only available when Stereo, Auto level control stereo mode or Front Stage Surround Advance mode are se...
Page 36 - Selecting the; Selecting the front audio inputs; ANALOG
Listening to your system 05 36 En Playing other sources 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to playback. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons ( INPUT SELECTOR ). 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. Choosing t...
Page 37 - The System Setup menu; Using the System Setup menu; SETUP
The System Setup menu 06 37 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 6: The System Setup menu Using the System Setup menu The following section shows you how to make detailed settings to specify how you’re using the receiver, and also explains how to fine-tune individual speak...
Page 38 - Fine Channel Level
The System Setup menu 06 38 En Important • For some of the settings below, you’ll have to connect the setup microphone to the front panel and place it about ear level at your normal listening position. See Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) on page 8 if you’re unsure how to do this....
Page 39 - Fine Speaker Distance; Manual speaker setup
The System Setup menu 06 39 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español When it sounds like both tones are the same volume, press ENTER to confirm and continue to the next channel. • For comparison purposes, the reference speaker will change depending on which speaker you select. • If yo...
Page 40 - Acoustic Calibration EQ
The System Setup menu 06 40 En • If you want to go back and adjust a channel, simply use / to select it. 4 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual MCACC setup menu. Acoustic Calibration EQ Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding...
Page 41 - Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ; Tip
The System Setup menu 06 41 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 2 Select CUSTOM1 or CUSTOM2 then use / to select the setting you want to copy. • You can also copy from one custom setting to another. For more on the ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN settings, see Setting the Acoustic ...
Page 42 - Automatically setting up for surround; Automatically setting up for surround sound
The System Setup menu 06 42 En Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings After you have completed an automatic or manual Acoustic Calibration EQ adjustment, you can check the ALL CH ADJUST , FRONT ALIGN and custom settings using the on- screen display. 1 Select ‘EQ Data Check’ from the Manual M...
Page 43 - Crossover Network; SMALL
The System Setup menu 06 43 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 1 Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Choose the set of speakers that you want to set then select a speaker size. Use / to select the size (and number) of each of the following speakers: • Front...
Page 44 - Channel Level
The System Setup menu 06 44 En 1 Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu. 2 Choose the frequency cutoff point. Frequencies below the cutoff point will be sent to the subwoofer (or LARGE speakers). 3 When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Channel ...
Page 45 - Speaker Distance; Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the; You return to the Manual SP Setup menu.
The System Setup menu 06 45 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Speaker Distance For good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers from the listening position. The receiver can then add the proper delay needed for effective su...
Page 46 - Using the tuner; Listening to the radio; Tuning directly to a; Improving FM stereo sound
Using the tuner 07 46 En Chapter 7: Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a st...
Page 47 - Naming station presets; Listening to station presets; Saving station presets
Using the tuner 07 47 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manua...
Page 48 - Making recordings; Select the source you want to record.; Use the; Prepare the source you want to record.
Making recordings 08 48 En Chapter 8: Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording fro...
Page 49 - make sure that; CONTROL IN; CONTROL; terminals; CONTROL; TV CTRL
Controlling the rest of your system 09 49 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your system Operating other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to link components together so that ...
Page 50 - • You can only input a code for the component; Direct function
Controlling the rest of your system 09 50 En Selecting preset codes directly 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the ‘ 1 ’ button. The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. The LED lights on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to ente...
Page 51 - Controls for TVs; Function
Controlling the rest of your system 09 51 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for more on this). U...
Page 53 - Switches to the Jukebox feature.
Controlling the rest of your system 09 53 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español ENTER / DISC Chooses the disc. Multiple CD player Ejects the disc. MD player Use as the ENTER button. DVD player Displays the setup screen for DVR players. DVR player Changes sides of the LD. LD player ...
Page 55 - Other connections; Before making or changing the connections; Connecting an iPod; Connecting your iPod to the receiver; Set this receiver to the standby mode,; Pioneer
Other connections 10 55 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 10: Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections , switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. Plugging in components should be the last connection you make ...
Page 56 - iPod playback; Finding what you want to play; Basic playback controls; Button; TOP MENU
Other connections 10 56 En iPod playback To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver. 1 You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver. Finding what you want to play When your iPod is connected to ...
Page 57 - Switching the iPod controls; Using XM Radio; For more information see; About XM; Connecting your XM Radio receiver; • If after pressing
Other connections 10 57 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Switching the iPod controls 1 You can switch over the iPod controls between the iPod and the receiver. 1 Press iPod CTRL to switch the iPod controls. 2 This enables operation and display on your iPod, and this receiver’s...
Page 58 - Listening to XM Radio; To browse by genre, first press; Using XM HD Surround; About Neural SurroundTM; Saving channel presets; Selecting channels and browsing by genre; RADIO ID
Other connections 10 58 En Listening to XM Radio After connecting, you will be able to use this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the on-screen display. 1 The information displayed is as follows: Selecting channels and browsing by genre From the XM Channel Guide, you can brow...
Page 59 - Listening to channel presets; About XM Radio
Other connections 10 59 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Listening to channel presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this. 1 Press CLASS ( SHIFT +2) to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Pre...
Page 60 - Connect a SIRIUS Connect tuner to the; jack on the rear of this receiver.
Other connections 10 60 En your eight character XM Radio ID: On the XM Mini-Tuner, on the XM Mini-Tuner package, and on XM Channel 0). Record the Radio ID in the following eight squares for reference. Note: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters “I”, “O”, “S” or “F”. Activate your XM Satellite Rad...
Page 61 - Listening to SIRIUS Radio; • To cancel and exit any time, press; Using the SIRIUS Menu; SIRIUS ID
Other connections 10 61 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • 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 Sir...
Page 62 - Resetting the main unit; Pioneer plasma display
Other connections 10 62 En 1 Press CLASS (SHIFT+2) to select the class in which the channel is stored. Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to select the channel preset you want. • You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to recall the channel preset. Usin...
Page 63 - SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays; DVD player
Other connections 10 63 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español • Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable 1 to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your plasma display. Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to make a few settings in the receive...
Page 64 - Other Settings; The Input Assign menu; Assigning the digital inputs
Other Settings 11 64 En Chapter 11: Other Settings The Input Assign menu You only need to make settings in the Input Assign menu if you didn’t hook up your digital equipment according to the default settings for the digital inputs, or if you have connected equipment using component video cables. 1 P...
Page 65 - Assigning the component video inputs; • If you assign an HDMI input(s) to a certain
Other Settings 11 65 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Assigning the component video inputs • Default settings: Component 1 – DVD Component 2 – TV Component 3 – DVR If you used component video cords to connect your video equipment you must tell the receiver which device it is, ...
Page 66 - Using this receiver with a Pioneer
Other Settings 11 66 En The Other Setup menu (VSX-918V model only) SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the number of settings available will depend on the plasma display you’ve...
Page 67 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; Problem
Additional information 12 67 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Chapter 12: Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a...
Page 68 - Symptom
Additional information 12 68 En HDMI Considerable noise in radio broadcasts. • Connect the antenna (page 19) and adjust the position for best reception.• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a ...
Page 69 - Configuration; NOT SPT; HDCP ERR
Additional information 12 69 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español 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 conn...
Page 70 - iPod messages
Additional information 12 70 En iPod messages XM radio messages Symptom Cause Action Error I1 There is a problem with the signal path from the iPod to the amplifier. Switch off the amplifier and reconnect the iPod to the amplifier. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod. Error I2 The ...
Page 71 - SIRIUS radio messages; Antenna is not properly connected.
Additional information 12 71 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español SIRIUS radio messages – – – – – – – – No artist name or song title is available for this selection. No action required. Upgrade XM Tuner The connected XM CNP-1000 is incompatible. This receiver features advanced tec...
Page 72 - Amplifier section
Additional information 12 72 En Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down the ADVANCED SURROUND button, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button...
Page 73 - Frequency response; unbalanced; • Specifications and the design are subject
Additional information 12 73 En English Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español Video Section • Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) DVR/VCR, DVD/BD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω • Output (Level/Impedance) DVR/VCR, MONITOR OUT . . . . . . . . 1 Vp-p/75 Ω • Frequency response DVR/VCR, DVD/BD, TV/SA...
Page 74 - • Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe; To establish a safe level:; We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Additional information 12 74 En Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on th...
Page 76 - Printed in; PIONEER CORPORATION; PIONEER EUROPE NV
Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below. 1 – 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4 ...
