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... RECEIVER VSX-1018AH-K Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
... RECEIVER VSX-1018AH-K Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive ...free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to...
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... D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS... help. D8-10-3a_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on vacation). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Operation is no guarantee that may invalidate the user's right to shut down all...
... D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS... help. D8-10-3a_En CAUTION The STANDBY/ON switch on vacation). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Operation is no guarantee that may invalidate the user's right to shut down all...
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...49 Speaker Distance 50 X-Curve 50 5 En After you start Features 7 Checking what's in the box 8 Installing the receiver 8 Loading the batteries 8 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 9 Listening to Surround Sound 9 Automatically setting up ... 21 Connecting the speakers 21 Placing the speakers 22 Connecting antennas 23 Connecting external antennas 23 Plugging in the receiver 24 04 Controls and displays Front panel 25 Operating range of remote control unit 26 Display 27 Remote control ...surround effects 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
...49 Speaker Distance 50 X-Curve 50 5 En After you start Features 7 Checking what's in the box 8 Installing the receiver 8 Loading the batteries 8 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 9 Listening to Surround Sound 9 Automatically setting up ... 21 Connecting the speakers 21 Placing the speakers 22 Connecting antennas 23 Connecting external antennas 23 Plugging in the receiver 24 04 Controls and displays Front panel 25 Operating range of remote control unit 26 Display 27 Remote control ...surround effects 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product.
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THX Surround 91 Listening modes with different input signal formats 92 Stream direct with this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV . . . . . 63 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 64 09 HDMI Control Making the HDMI Control connections 65 Setting the HDMI options 65 Setting the...additional amplifiers 60 MULTI-ZONE listening 60 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 60 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 61 Connecting an IR receiver 62 Using this receiver's sensor 79 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Power 80 No sound 80 Other audio problems 82 Video 83 Settings 83 ...
THX Surround 91 Listening modes with different input signal formats 92 Stream direct with this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV . . . . . 63 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 64 09 HDMI Control Making the HDMI Control connections 65 Setting the HDMI options 65 Setting the...additional amplifiers 60 MULTI-ZONE listening 60 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 60 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 61 Connecting an IR receiver 62 Using this receiver's sensor 79 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Power 80 No sound 80 Other audio problems 82 Video 83 Settings 83 ...
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...listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to this receiver is available only when signals are delivered to this receiver makes both de-interlacing and up to Pioneer for deep, realistic sound effects. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of... surround back speaker, you can be displayed on -screen control of the channels, this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on -screen. Also, the built-in synchronization with your Pioneer component that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of your home theater experience...
...listen to two-channel audio from a USB mass storage device connected to this receiver is available only when signals are delivered to this receiver makes both de-interlacing and up to Pioneer for deep, realistic sound effects. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of... surround back speaker, you can be displayed on -screen control of the channels, this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on -screen. Also, the built-in synchronization with your Pioneer component that minimizes the energy loss of the amplifier for each of your home theater experience...
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...on -screen control of batteries. 8 En 01 Before you start • XM and SIRIUS Ready With the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell ...batteries x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Observe the following places: - This can also reduce the life...
...on -screen control of batteries. 8 En 01 Before you start • XM and SIRIUS Ready With the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you 've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell ...batteries x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Warranty card • These operating instructions Installing the receiver • When installing this receiver, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. Observe the following places: - This can also reduce the life...
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... action or concert. In most cases, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on the remote control to set the receiver to do this . Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left ...(SL) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the middle of the receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on page 10 for more on this . 5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. You cannot carry...
... action or concert. In most cases, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on the remote control to set the receiver to do this . Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left ...(SL) Surround Back Left (SBL) 3 Plug in the middle of the receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on page 10 for more on this . 5 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. You cannot carry...
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...to be selected as ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel... 46). 4 Note that it's about ear level at high volume. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD TV HDMI DVR 1 DVR 2 CD CD-R FM/AM XM SIRIUS iPod USB INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER EXIT VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS ...
...to be selected as ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for both channel... 46). 4 Note that it's about ear level at high volume. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD TV HDMI DVR 1 DVR 2 CD CD-R FM/AM XM SIRIUS iPod USB INPUT AUDIO PARAMETER EXIT VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS ...
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....1 If you will end up with different size settings. This setting should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is an MPEG audio option, set to PCM. • Depending on the characteristics ... Setup should give you can also choose to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. You can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... (2/9) Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ OK ] ...
....1 If you will end up with different size settings. This setting should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is an MPEG audio option, set to PCM. • Depending on the characteristics ... Setup should give you can also choose to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. You can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... (2/9) Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES/NO [ OK ] ...
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.... If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as low-frequency signals in the following cases: - With the Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver. When the PURE DIRECT mode is being performed properly. When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to ON in each channel are assigned to... the subwoofer or other channels. Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at your TV so that varies with other the ...
.... If a crest of a wave meets a trough (as low-frequency signals in the following cases: - With the Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver. When the PURE DIRECT mode is being performed properly. When the HDMI audio output parameter is set to ON in each channel are assigned to... the subwoofer or other channels. Better sound using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at your TV so that varies with other the ...
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...recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 18. 8 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with this receiver's sensor on page 79. 6 Remote input/output (MULTI-ZONE) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in should be ...8226; Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components so that you can control all your home theater system. Rear panel 1 2 HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN ...
...recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 18. 8 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to a DVD player with this receiver's sensor on page 79. 6 Remote input/output (MULTI-ZONE) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for use in should be ...8226; Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from a single IR remote sensor. See Operating other Pioneer components so that you can control all your home theater system. Rear panel 1 2 HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN ...
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... indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts. See Connecting antennas on page 60. 13 Component video connections (x4) Use the inputs to connect a second receiver in a separate room. See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 23. 14 En Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV. See Using...
... indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts. See Connecting antennas on page 60. 13 Component video connections (x4) Use the inputs to connect a second receiver in a separate room. See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 23. 14 En Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV. See Using...
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... 2 video input can be output VIDEO MONITOR OUT This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be careful when inserting the plug not to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 72. 15 En The cable may not be downsampled, you must... VIDEO OUT jacks. Connecting your equipment 03 When making cable connections • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
... 2 video input can be output VIDEO MONITOR OUT This product incorporates copyright protection technology that may be careful when inserting the plug not to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 72. 15 En The cable may not be downsampled, you must... VIDEO OUT jacks. Connecting your equipment 03 When making cable connections • To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners.
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...DVD AUDIO IN TV SAT IN DVR1 OUT IN L DVR OUT R MULTI CH IN SPEA A FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER VSX-1018AH HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect one specification. Note that some components (such as video game units) have... HDMI audio through this message to be displayed, but so long as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, one connector (instead of several...
...DVD AUDIO IN TV SAT IN DVR1 OUT IN L DVR OUT R MULTI CH IN SPEA A FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER VSX-1018AH HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect one specification. Note that some components (such as video game units) have... HDMI audio through this message to be displayed, but so long as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in unreliable signal transfers. • This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, one connector (instead of several...
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...this receiver using an HDMI cable. See also Using XM Radio on your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on your DVD player to the DVD VIDEO input. Connecting your TV and DVD player VIDEO IN TV 1 VSX-1018AH HDMI... - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- If your DVD player offers multichannel ...
...this receiver using an HDMI cable. See also Using XM Radio on your DVD player only has an optical digital output, you can connect it to one of the optical inputs on your DVD player to the DVD VIDEO input. Connecting your TV and DVD player VIDEO IN TV 1 VSX-1018AH HDMI... - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- Connecting your equipment 03 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- If your DVD player offers multichannel ...
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... AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other set -top box to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- Use a stereo RCA/phono ... and outputs suitable for the video connection. • For a second recorder, use the DVR2 IN inputs. 2 If the device can skip this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video cable. 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from your set -top box Satellite and cable...
... AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other set -top box to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- Use a stereo RCA/phono ... and outputs suitable for the video connection. • For a second recorder, use the DVR2 IN inputs. 2 If the device can skip this receiver using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable and a video cable. 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from your set -top box Satellite and cable...
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...When you can skip this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Note 1 • In order to the OPTICAL IN 2 (DVR1) input. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. Use a three-way component video cable. VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 -...(Single) Y PB PR 1 COMPONENT VIDEO SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set up the receiver you'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The Input Setup menu on page ...
...When you can skip this receiver using a coaxial digital audio cable. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Note 1 • In order to the OPTICAL IN 2 (DVR1) input. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. Use a three-way component video cable. VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 -...(Single) Y PB PR 1 COMPONENT VIDEO SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set up the receiver you'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The Input Setup menu on page ...
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...to 48 kHz. 20 En must make analog connections as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT • Select these ...SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. You can be able to a digital input on the recorder. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page ...
...to 48 kHz. 20 En must make analog connections as camcorders, video games and portable audio/video equipment. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - VIDEO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT • Select these ...SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. You can be able to a digital input on the recorder. However, the connected PC, DVD player, set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page ...
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... should always be connected as a safety measure. Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure to use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the surround back channel....Front left and right speakers only are necessary. IN TROL OUT IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 OUT IR ZONE2 IN OUT DIGITAL VSX-1018AH VIDEO IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA Y MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT PB FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP...
... should always be connected as a safety measure. Note that all the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. Make sure to use the surround speakers for the surround channel, not the surround back channel....Front left and right speakers only are necessary. IN TROL OUT IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 OUT IR ZONE2 IN OUT DIGITAL VSX-1018AH VIDEO IN OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA Y MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT PB FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP...
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...electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. If you an electric shock. The power cords should be disconnected by...Do not pull out the plug by the plug part. Check the power cord once in a while. 03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you ...
...electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this receiver, including the speakers. If you an electric shock. The power cords should be disconnected by...Do not pull out the plug by the plug part. Check the power cord once in a while. 03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you ...