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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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...reliable operation of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing...at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of an accident....
...reliable operation of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to high humidity or direct sunlight (or strong artificial light) D3-4-2-1-7c_A_En VENTILATION CAUTION When installing...at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of an accident....
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... 20 Installing your speaker system 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 28 05 Listening to your...30 Using the Advanced surround effects 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to station presets 37 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 38 Automatic MCACC (Expert 38 Surround back speaker ...
... 20 Installing your speaker system 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 28 05 Listening to your...30 Using the Advanced surround effects 31 Listening in a safe place for buying this Pioneer product. After you will know how to station presets 37 07 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 38 Automatic MCACC (Expert 38 Surround back speaker ...
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...60 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 60 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 61 Connecting an IR receiver 62 Using 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...96 Specifications 97 Cleaning the unit 98 6 En THX Surround 91 Listening modes with different input signal formats 92 Stream direct with this receiver's sensor 79 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Power 80 No sound 80 Other audio problems 82 Video 83 Settings 83 Professional Calibration EQ ...
...60 Making MULTI-ZONE connections 60 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 61 Connecting an IR receiver 62 Using 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...96 Specifications 97 Cleaning the unit 98 6 En THX Surround 91 Listening modes with different input signal formats 92 Stream direct with this receiver's sensor 79 13 Additional information Troubleshooting 80 Power 80 No sound 80 Other audio problems 82 Video 83 Settings 83 Professional Calibration EQ ...
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...video format, providing you with the DeepColor feature. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but...iPod unit and a USB mass storage device. High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are delivered to this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on -screen. The USB terminal allows you to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.
...video format, providing you with the DeepColor feature. Before you start 01 Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6 decoders not only provide full surround sound decoding for Dolby Surround sources, but...iPod unit and a USB mass storage device. High-quality sound formats such as DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are delivered to this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on -screen. The USB terminal allows you to Pioneer for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging.
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...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... have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - This receiver's enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to leak, overheat, ...
...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... have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - This receiver's enhanced compatibility makes XM HD Surround playback as well as inside a car or near a cassette deck (or close to leak, overheat, ...
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..., making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the receiver. Connect your TV and DVD player on page 17 to an AC outlet, a 15-second HDMI initialization process begins. In addition to the ... this . • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4 Use the on page 22 for surround sound in Listening to set the receiver to your speaker setup, but other sound options you can select. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see Placing the speakers on -screen automatic...
..., making you feel like listening to a CD with multichannel surround sound) are several other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the receiver. Connect your TV and DVD player on page 17 to an AC outlet, a 15-second HDMI initialization process begins. In addition to the ... this . • Set the subwoofer volume to a comfortable level. 4 Use the on page 22 for surround sound in Listening to set the receiver to your speaker setup, but other sound options you can select. For details about the HDMI Control feature, see Placing the speakers on -screen automatic...
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... Select CUSTOM to [ M1.MEMORY 1 ] S TA R T ENTER:Start :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal' is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START4. 4 Follow the instructions on page 41 and make sure it 's doing this . 5 Do not adjust the volume during the Auto MCACC... SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Try to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your speakers as necessary before moving on page 46). 4 Note that correction curves are...
... Select CUSTOM to [ M1.MEMORY 1 ] S TA R T ENTER:Start :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal' is selected,2 select an MCACC preset3, press RECEIVER and then select START4. 4 Follow the instructions on page 41 and make sure it 's doing this . 5 Do not adjust the volume during the Auto MCACC... SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Try to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers present in your speakers as necessary before moving on page 46). 4 Note that correction curves are...
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... column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be as quiet as a DVD disc) with your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. A progress report is also possible to sources. 5 minute guide 02 • With error messages (such as Too much background noise, echo .... 7 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! or Check Microphone.) select RETRY after checking for more test tones to your system components and receiver. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX STATUS PHASE INPUT...
... column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be as quiet as a DVD disc) with your DVD player or digital satellite receiver. A progress report is also possible to sources. 5 minute guide 02 • With error messages (such as Too much background noise, echo .... 7 The Auto MCACC Setup has finished! or Check Microphone.) select RETRY after checking for more test tones to your system components and receiver. If selecting RETRY doesn't work, turn off the power and check the speaker connections. STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX STATUS PHASE INPUT...
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...is a very important factor in Setting the Audio options on page 71. 12 En With the Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver depends on the type of your listening position. Phase Control ON Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Original sound preserved with no ...when the headphones are plugged in the following cases: - THX STATUS PHASE ANT AUDIO DISPLAY MPX SIGNAL SEL MEM CH TV CTRL RECEIVER • Press RECEIVER, then press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to check on the display whether or not multichannel playback is being performed properly. When the HDMI...
...is a very important factor in Setting the Audio options on page 71. 12 En With the Phase Control mode switched on, this receiver depends on the type of your listening position. Phase Control ON Front speaker Listening position Sound source Subwoofer Original sound preserved with no ...when the headphones are plugged in the following cases: - THX STATUS PHASE ANT AUDIO DISPLAY MPX SIGNAL SEL MEM CH TV CTRL RECEIVER • Press RECEIVER, then press PHASE (PHASE CONTROL) to check on the display whether or not multichannel playback is being performed properly. When the HDMI...
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... outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs. See Connecting your home theater system. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page... See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from the power outlet. Each set of components you can connect to audio/visual sources...
... outputs Use to connect monitors and TVs. See Connecting your home theater system. Connecting your equipment 03 Chapter 3: Connecting your equipment This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to a CD or MiniDisc recorder. See Connecting digital audio sources on page... See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that you can control all your equipment from the power outlet. Each set of components you can connect to audio/visual sources...
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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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... video source.1 If several video components are output through all of this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 67), the converter gives priority to HDMI... other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. The only exception is intended for connection with...
... video source.1 If several video components are output through all of this copyright protection technology must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI video outputs when connecting this case, try adjusting the resolution settings on page 67), the converter gives priority to HDMI... other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by method claims of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. The only exception is intended for connection with...
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...Connecting your equipment Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that ... 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 the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver's digital out jacks. The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped ...
...Connecting your equipment Connecting using HDMI If you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable.1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that ... 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 the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver's digital out jacks. The HDMI indicator lights on the front panel when an HDMI-equipped ...
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... OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 2 R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 4 DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver using an HDMI cable. 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- Note 1 If your DVD player to one of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player,...
... OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 2 R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 4 DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver using an HDMI cable. 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- Note 1 If your DVD player to one of the optical inputs on this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player,...
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... 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 to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN ... box 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- Use a stereo RCA/...
... 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 to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN ... box 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- Use a stereo RCA/...
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... very stable, flicker-free picture. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Note 1 • In order to tell the receiver which source. Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both compatible), which component video inputs you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for...SURROUND L R SURROUND 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 the coaxial inputs on page 67). 19 En Use an optical cable for playback only). • If ...
... very stable, flicker-free picture. OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Note 1 • In order to tell the receiver which source. Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both compatible), which component video inputs you must connect the analog audio cables (the digital connection is for...SURROUND L R SURROUND 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 the coaxial inputs on page 67). 19 En Use an optical cable for playback only). • If ...
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...IN 2 (CD) input. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - 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 use with audio recorders. • Connect the ... select VIDEO. 03 Connecting your equipment 1 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on the recorder. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Note 1 •...
...IN 2 (CD) input. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - 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 use with audio recorders. • Connect the ... select VIDEO. 03 Connecting your equipment 1 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on the recorder. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Note 1 •...
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...power cord before touching any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 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 ... impedance on page 74 if you like (it must be connected as a pair, but you can use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. At the very least, front left Center Front right Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE...
...power cord before touching any of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. 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 ... impedance on page 74 if you like (it must be connected as a pair, but you can use speakers with the terminals on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (-) terminal. At the very least, front left Center Front right Subwoofer LINE LEVEL INPUT HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE...
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... tie it damaged, ask your hands are not likely to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. 03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in... you find it with other way. Caution • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this...
... tie it damaged, ask your hands are not likely to this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. 03 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in... you find it with other way. Caution • Handle the power cord by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be routed so that they are wet, as this...