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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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...of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS ... SECURE AREA. This equipment generates, uses, and can be unplugged from overheating. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are provided for ventilation to ...
...of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. Phone: 1-800-421-1404 IMPORTANT NOTICE - THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS ... SECURE AREA. This equipment generates, uses, and can be unplugged from overheating. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-2_En CAUTION: This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are provided for ventilation to ...
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...surround sound 30 Using the Advanced surround effects 31 Listening in the receiver 24 04 Controls and displays Front panel 25 Operating range of ...05 Listening to station presets 37 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 38 Automatic MCACC (Expert 38 ...player 17 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player 17 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 18 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR ...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 30 Using the Advanced surround effects 31 Listening in the receiver 24 04 Controls and displays Front panel 25 Operating range of ...05 Listening to station presets 37 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 38 Automatic MCACC (Expert 38 ...player 17 Connecting your Blu-ray disc player 17 Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box 18 Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR ...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...
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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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...this receiver. 7 En The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from 24 kbps to 256 kbps (this encoding is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5.1 channels, with fixed data transfer rates ranging from a USB mass storage device connected to Pioneer ...you with its high transfer rates. • Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into your home theater experience can operate this receiver in synchronization with the DeepColor feature. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using ...
...this receiver. 7 En The USB terminal allows you to listen to two-channel audio from 24 kbps to 256 kbps (this encoding is a low-bitrate encoding technology supporting up to 5.1 channels, with fixed data transfer rates ranging from a USB mass storage device connected to Pioneer ...you with its high transfer rates. • Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into your home theater experience can operate this receiver in synchronization with the DeepColor feature. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using ...
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... movement - It can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. near a heater. in extremely hot or cold areas - This receiver's enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to a device that have ... 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 the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the...
... movement - It can cause batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. near a heater. in extremely hot or cold areas - This receiver's enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to a device that have ... 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 the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the...
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... from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other possibilities (like you can simply leave the receiver in Listening to the receiver. 2 Connect your system on page 30 for realistic surround sound, but also on page 30. See Connecting your speakers as...use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with the easiest possible setup in the receiver and switch it on the sound. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Back Right ...
... from a home theater system depends not only on your speaker setup, but other possibilities (like you can simply leave the receiver in Listening to the receiver. 2 Connect your system on page 30 for realistic surround sound, but also on page 30. See Connecting your speakers as...use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with the easiest possible setup in the receiver and switch it on the sound. Center (C) Front Right (R) Front Left (L) Subwoofer (SW) Surround Right (SR) Listening position Surround Back Right ...
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... in either the main or sub zone when the iPod USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START4. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. ST +... selected. Note 1 • You can't use the System Setup menu in the OSD. A progress report is switched on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup are not moved during the test tones. Simply choose an unused preset...
... in either the main or sub zone when the iPod USB, XM or SIRIUS Radio input source is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START4. 4 Follow the instructions on-screen. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. ST +... selected. Note 1 • You can't use the System Setup menu in the OSD. A progress report is switched on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in the Auto MCACC Setup are not moved during the test tones. Simply choose an unused preset...
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... (ERR) in the front panel display, please follow them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. Check for example, if you may be a problem, you can correct the setting manually using the front panel display, the diagram in... the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on ...
... (ERR) in the front panel display, please follow them off the walls, obstacles blocking the speakers from your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. Check for example, if you may be a problem, you can correct the setting manually using the front panel display, the diagram in... the Auto MCACC Setup should reflect the actual speakers you have one), then the receiver (press RECEIVER). • Make sure the setup mic is also possible to adjust these settings manually using the System Setup menu (starting on ...
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... provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for all sound is coming from the speakers connected to switch on , this receiver. Phase Control OFF Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Sound muffled due to a delay in time • Rhythms blurred and difficult...options on the type of your subwoofer. With the Phase Control mode switched on phase correction. When not using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to ON on this cannot be done on for an optimal sound image at the listening...
... provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching1 for all sound is coming from the speakers connected to switch on , this receiver. Phase Control OFF Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Sound muffled due to a delay in time • Rhythms blurred and difficult...options on the type of your subwoofer. With the Phase Control mode switched on phase correction. When not using Phase Control This receiver's Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to ON on this cannot be done on for an optimal sound image at the listening...
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...of components you can control all your equipment from the power outlet. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you 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...TV SAT) 5CON- Plugging in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can connect to connect monitors and TVs. See Connecting your TV and ...
...of components you can control all your equipment from the power outlet. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you 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...TV SAT) 5CON- Plugging in a MULTI-ZONE setup, for example. See Connecting an IR receiver on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can connect to connect monitors and TVs. See Connecting your TV and ...
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... to connect separate amplifiers 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
... to connect separate amplifiers 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
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...owners. 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 converted. About the video converter The video converter ensures that may be authorized by method claims...this copyright protection technology must connect your component or display. The cable may not be careful when inserting the plug not to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this resolution cannot be converted. Use of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. HDMI IN Y PB PR ...
...owners. 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 converted. About the video converter The video converter ensures that may be authorized by method claims...this copyright protection technology must connect your component or display. The cable may not be careful when inserting the plug not to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this resolution cannot be converted. Use of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. HDMI IN Y PB PR ...
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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 connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the...If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will be converted. To take advantage of digital audio that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 16 En HDCP is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI ...
... 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 connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the...If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will be converted. To take advantage of digital audio that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 16 En HDCP is not a malfunction. • Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI ...
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... player VIDEO IN TV 1 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- Note 1 If your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected...
... player VIDEO IN TV 1 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- Note 1 If your TV and/or DVD player has component video inputs/outputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected...
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...IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box to the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. 03 Connecting your.../recorder to the OPTICAL IN 1 (TV SAT) input.2 Use an optical cable for the video connection. • For a second recorder, use the DVR2 OUT outputs. 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- Connect using a coaxial...
...IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other set-top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are all examples of so-called 'set -top box to the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. 03 Connecting your.../recorder to the OPTICAL IN 1 (TV SAT) input.2 Use an optical cable for the video connection. • For a second recorder, use the DVR2 OUT outputs. 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- Connect using a coaxial...
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...receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to the OPTICAL IN 2 (DVR1) input. Use an optical cable for which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. After connecting everything, you want to connect these too. VSX-1018AH...BACK / B LR L (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 progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both digital inputs and outputs, ...
...receiver using a three-way component video cable. • Since they are assignable, it to the OPTICAL IN 2 (DVR1) input. Use an optical cable for which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. See the manuals that came with progressive-scan video. After connecting everything, you want to connect these too. VSX-1018AH...BACK / B LR L (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 progressive scan video (if your source and TV are both digital inputs and outputs, ...
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...United States and/or other components can use with audio recorders. • Connect the analog audio outputs of the optical inputs on this receiver. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. ST + VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod...PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - When you set -top box, etc. 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 downsampled to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. 03 Connecting ...
...United States and/or other components can use with audio recorders. • Connect the analog audio outputs of the optical inputs on this receiver. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. ST + VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod...PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - When you set -top box, etc. 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 downsampled to a WMA9 Pro-compatible player. 03 Connecting ...
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... the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer.1 Although this is twisted...the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. 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...
... the risk of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord before touching any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a subwoofer.1 Although this is twisted...the bare speaker wire is ideal, other configurations with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. 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...
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...cord, and never touch the power cord when your components to be disconnected by the plug part. 03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your hands are not likely to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Caution ...power cord or pinch the cord 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. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other...
...cord, and never touch the power cord when your components to be disconnected by the plug part. 03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your hands are not likely to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Caution ...power cord or pinch the cord 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. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other...