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... sound (Auto MCACC 10 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 11 Playing a source 11 Better sound using Phase Control 12 03 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 13 When making cable connections 15 About the video converter 15 Connecting using HDMI 16 About HDMI 16...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 28 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 30 Listening in surround sound 30 Standard surround...
... sound (Auto MCACC 10 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . . . . 11 Playing a source 11 Better sound using Phase Control 12 03 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 13 When making cable connections 15 About the video converter 15 Connecting using HDMI 16 About HDMI 16...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 28 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 30 Listening in surround sound 30 Standard surround...
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...80 Other audio problems 82 Video 83 Settings 83 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . . 84 Display 84 Remote control 85 USB interface 85 HDMI 86 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 87 XM radio messages 87 SIRIUS radio messages 88 Surround...system 75 Default system settings 75 12 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 76 Selecting preset codes directly 76 Preset code list 76 Controls for TVs 77 Controls for other components 78 Operating other Pioneer components with different input signal formats ....
...80 Other audio problems 82 Video 83 Settings 83 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output . . . . . 84 Display 84 Remote control 85 USB interface 85 HDMI 86 Important information regarding the HDMI connection 87 XM radio messages 87 SIRIUS radio messages 88 Surround...system 75 Default system settings 75 12 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components . . . . 76 Selecting preset codes directly 76 Preset code list 76 Controls for TVs 77 Controls for other components 78 Operating other Pioneer components with different input signal formats ....
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...and SIRIUS Ready With the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you 've received the following places: - Don't install it on -screen control of batteries. 8 En in extremely hot or cold areas - in direct sunlight or other movement - This receiver's enhanced compatibility makes XM...near a cassette deck (or close to put it on 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 ...
...and SIRIUS Ready With the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you 've received the following places: - Don't install it on -screen control of batteries. 8 En in extremely hot or cold areas - in direct sunlight or other movement - This receiver's enhanced compatibility makes XM...near a cassette deck (or close to put it on 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 ...
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..., you get from the System Setup menu on page 38 for realistic surround sound, but also on the sound. Place your system. Also see HDMI Control on page 30. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left...and switch it isn't, press DVD on page 22 for the best surround sound effect. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see Placing the speakers on the remote control to set up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place ...
..., you get from the System Setup menu on page 38 for realistic surround sound, but also on the sound. Place your system. Also see HDMI Control on page 30. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Back Right (SBR) Surround Left...and switch it isn't, press DVD on page 22 for the best surround sound effect. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see Placing the speakers on the remote control to set up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver. 2 Connect your speakers and place ...
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...(air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that the VIDEO 1 input is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.5 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. A progress report is...CATEGORY RETURN DVD BD TV HDMI DVR 1 DVR 2 CD CD-R FM/AM XM SIRIUS iPod USB D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 INPUT CLASS ENTER MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL SETUP TUNE iPod CTRL AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. Check for more test tones to be as quiet as possible while this . 3 • ...
...(air conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.), that the VIDEO 1 input is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more on the remote control, INPUT SELECT, or the front panel controls.5 3 Press AUTO/DIRECT (AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT) to view the settings from the MCACC Data Check screen. A progress report is...CATEGORY RETURN DVD BD TV HDMI DVR 1 DVR 2 CD CD-R FM/AM XM SIRIUS iPod USB D.ACCESS CH LEVEL 0 INPUT CLASS ENTER MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL SETUP TUNE iPod CTRL AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. Check for more test tones to be as quiet as possible while this . 3 • ...
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... a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can connect to make up your home theater system. Plugging in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for ...stereo analog audio. See Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other Pioneer components with this receiver's sensor on page 79. 6 Remote input/output (MULTI-ZONE) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD ...
... a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can connect to make up your home theater system. Plugging in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for ...stereo analog audio. See Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other Pioneer components with this receiver's sensor on page 79. 6 Remote input/output (MULTI-ZONE) Use for connection to an external remote control sensor for digital audio sources, including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD ...
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...ERROR message is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by pressing HDMI on the front panel display. HDCP is displayed on the remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in one specification. Consult your local audio dealer for more information. • If you ... 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 connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between...
...ERROR message is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by pressing HDMI on the front panel display. HDCP is displayed on the remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in one specification. Consult your local audio dealer for more information. • If you ... 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 connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between...
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...receiver between on page 71). 25 En Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Lights when one of remote control unit on page 26). 4 PHASE CONTROL indicator - Lights when Resolution is on (page 12). ST + 13 14 15 1 INPUT ...Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Setting the Audio options on and standby. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL...
...receiver between on page 71). 25 En Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; Lights when one of remote control unit on page 26). 4 PHASE CONTROL indicator - Lights when Resolution is on (page 12). ST + 13 14 15 1 INPUT ...Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Setting the Audio options on and standby. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - Controls and displays 04 Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 12 3 4 56 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL...
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...the most accurate reproduction of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. Switches between the various surround modes (page 31). Use to control the sub zone from the ...speakers. 12 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT - Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared ...
...the most accurate reproduction of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are connected, there is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. Switches between the various surround modes (page 31). Use to control the sub zone from the ...speakers. 12 Listening mode buttons AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT - Switches between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared ...
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...first to access the System Setup menu (page 38). 28 En SLEEP - A.ATT - Other controls (page 78) 1 RECEIVER This switches between MCACC presets (page 32). Use to access: INPUT SELECT - 04 Controls and displays Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD TV HDMI...back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver. 2 Input source buttons Press to select control of your TV. 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP These button controls can access a radio station directly using the ...
...first to access the System Setup menu (page 38). 28 En SLEEP - A.ATT - Other controls (page 78) 1 RECEIVER This switches between MCACC presets (page 32). Use to access: INPUT SELECT - 04 Controls and displays Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER SOURCE DVD BD TV HDMI...back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver. 2 Input source buttons Press to select control of your TV. 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP These button controls can access a radio station directly using the ...
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... muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding input source button (for this receiver. 29 En The controls above the number buttons (A.ATT, etc.)). PHASE - Press TV first to... switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone and zone 2 (page 60). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 13 SOURCE Press to turn on/off Phase Control (page 12). CH +/- - Use to switch on DVD discs. Note • The...
... muted (adjusting the volume also restores the sound). 16 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to control a component after you have selected the corresponding input source button (for this receiver. 29 En The controls above the number buttons (A.ATT, etc.)). PHASE - Press TV first to... switch Switch to perform operations in the main zone and zone 2 (page 60). 12 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 13 SOURCE Press to turn on/off Phase Control (page 12). CH +/- - Use to switch on DVD discs. Note • The...
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..., see above for more on this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the number buttons on the remote control. 1 Press the FM/AM button to select the tuner. 2 Use the FM/AM button to change the frequency one . Tuning directly to a station ... TOOLS TOP MENU MENU T.EDIT ST ENTER ST CATEGORY RETURN THX STATUS PHASE ANT AUDIO DISPLAY MPX SIGNAL SEL MEM CH TV CTRL RECEIVER TV CONTROL id SETUP TUNE 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see Tuning directly to a station...
..., see above for more on this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the number buttons on the remote control. 1 Press the FM/AM button to select the tuner. 2 Use the FM/AM button to change the frequency one . Tuning directly to a station ... TOOLS TOP MENU MENU T.EDIT ST ENTER ST CATEGORY RETURN THX STATUS PHASE ANT AUDIO DISPLAY MPX SIGNAL SEL MEM CH TV CTRL RECEIVER TV CONTROL id SETUP TUNE 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX setting (see Tuning directly to a station...
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... this . 2 Press T.EDIT (Tuner Edit). Listening to station presets You will need to have named a station preset, you want . See Saving station presets on the remote control to select the class in which the station is stored. See Listening to station presets below for a name up to select the station preset you...
... this . 2 Press T.EDIT (Tuner Edit). Listening to station presets You will need to have named a station preset, you want . See Saving station presets on the remote control to select the class in which the station is stored. See Listening to station presets below for a name up to select the station preset you...
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...; If headphones are using your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see The Other Setup menu on page 68). 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your setup options below for a more detailed settings than those provided in Data Management...
...; If headphones are using your speaker settings and customize the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see The Other Setup menu on page 68). 2 Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your setup options below for a more detailed settings than those provided in Data Management...
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... the front speakers set the crossover frequency.2 Frequencies below this case, try changing the position or direction of each channel using / on the remote control. :Return ENTER:Next :Cancel Note 1 If you 're finished, press RETURN. The test tones will return to adjust manually. 5b.Channel Level Select MCACC memory...
... the front speakers set the crossover frequency.2 Frequencies below this case, try changing the position or direction of each channel using / on the remote control. :Return ENTER:Next :Cancel Note 1 If you 're finished, press RETURN. The test tones will return to adjust manually. 5b.Channel Level Select MCACC memory...
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...controls of this receiver.1 ON DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI CD/CD-R FM /AM XM /SIRIUS iPod USB MULTI CH IN MASTER VOLUME VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC USB cable (for iPod connection) VSX-1018AH... iPhone). However, that will be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility...When your iPod is not available for photos or video clips on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB. Connecting an iPod This...
...controls of this receiver.1 ON DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI CD/CD-R FM /AM XM /SIRIUS iPod USB MULTI CH IN MASTER VOLUME VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC USB cable (for iPod connection) VSX-1018AH... iPhone). However, that will be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility...When your iPod is not available for photos or video clips on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB. Connecting an iPod This...
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...track. If this doesn't seem to work , try resetting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to switch the iPod controls.3 This enables operation and display on this receiver. 52 En and other than the iPod updater...Note 1 If you're in a particular category by this function is selected, all of each category list. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to previous/next track. Press to skip to the iPod USB operation mode. Select a different category. For example, you start playback. 2 You...
...track. If this doesn't seem to work , try resetting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to switch the iPod controls.3 This enables operation and display on this receiver. 52 En and other than the iPod updater...Note 1 If you're in a particular category by this function is selected, all of each category list. Press iPod USB to switch the remote control to previous/next track. Press to skip to the iPod USB operation mode. Select a different category. For example, you start playback. 2 You...
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... automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all one Play 0:01 Folder/File number File format Repeat or Shuffle Song name Artist... incompatible. There is some problem with the audio data or the file's additional information. • Switch the receiver off, then on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB. If this doesn't remedy the problem, it means The power requirements of the USB device are...
... automatically skips to the next file playable. • When the file currently being played back has no responsibility for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all one Play 0:01 Folder/File number File format Repeat or Shuffle Song name Artist... incompatible. There is some problem with the audio data or the file's additional information. • Switch the receiver off, then on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod USB. If this doesn't remedy the problem, it means The power requirements of the USB device are...
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... Menu provides additional XM Radio features. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Use / to select channels you want. XM HD Surround Sound is available on the remote control to XM Radio, press AUTO/DIRECT for all presets is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner or...
... Menu provides additional XM Radio features. 1 Press TOP MENU. 2 Use / to select channels you want. XM HD Surround Sound is available on the remote control to XM Radio, press AUTO/DIRECT for all presets is automatically chosen (without pressing ENTER) after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner or...
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..., then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISPLAY to recall the channel preset. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to change SIRIUS Radio information in the Channel Guide, but may have some presets stored to select channels you want. See Using the SIRIUS Menu...
..., then the three-digit channel number. • You can press DISPLAY to recall the channel preset. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to change SIRIUS Radio information in the Channel Guide, but may have some presets stored to select channels you want. See Using the SIRIUS Menu...