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... this Pioneer product. Thank 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 for surround sound (Auto MCACC 10 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . ... Distance 42 Standing Wave 43 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 43 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 44 Data Management 46 Manual speaker setup 48 Speaker Setting 48 Channel Level 49 Speaker Distance 50 X-Curve 50 5 En Please read through these operating instructions...
... this Pioneer product. Thank 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 for surround sound (Auto MCACC 10 Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup . ... Distance 42 Standing Wave 43 Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 43 Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional 44 Data Management 46 Manual speaker setup 48 Speaker Setting 48 Channel Level 49 Speaker Distance 50 X-Curve 50 5 En Please read through these operating instructions...
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...Saving channel presets 57 Using the SIRIUS Menu 57 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 57 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 58 Speaker B setup 58 Switching the speaker system 58 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your system Setting the remote to control other ... 66 10 Other Settings The Input Setup menu 67 Input function default and possible settings 68 The Other Setup menu 68 Multi Channel Input Setup 69 ZONE Audio Setup 69 SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs 70 OSD Adjustment 70 11 Using other Pioneer components with different input signal formats ...
...Saving channel presets 57 Using the SIRIUS Menu 57 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs 57 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 58 Speaker B setup 58 Switching the speaker system 58 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your system Setting the remote to control other ... 66 10 Other Settings The Input Setup menu 67 Input function default and possible settings 68 The Other Setup menu 68 Multi Channel Input Setup 69 ZONE Audio Setup 69 SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs 70 OSD Adjustment 70 11 Using other Pioneer components with different input signal formats ...
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... media such as Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD, support up -scaling possible, and analog video signals being input are delivered to Pioneer for any loss of data with its high transfer rates. • Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into your component to ...of your iPod an added possibility. Through a circuit design that can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but will also generate convincing surround sound for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Also, with fixed data...
... media such as Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD, support up -scaling possible, and analog video signals being input are delivered to Pioneer for any loss of data with its high transfer rates. • Phase Control The Phase Control technology incorporated into your component to ...of your iPod an added possibility. Through a circuit design that can enjoy seamless, natural surround sound effects using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but will also generate convincing surround sound for high-power drivability, low distortion and stable imaging. Also, with fixed data...
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...). 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 •...
...). 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 •...
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... cannot carry out any operations during this process, and you 'll want to hook up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 10 for more setup options. This receiver will have your system hooked up for surround sound in the front panel display blinks during this . 5 Play a DVD, and ... volume to your liking. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. Place your speakers as shown in the middle of the action or concert. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver...
... cannot carry out any operations during this process, and you 'll want to hook up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 10 for more setup options. This receiver will have your system hooked up for surround sound in the front panel display blinks during this . 5 Play a DVD, and ... volume to your liking. Where you place the speakers will automatically decode multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources according to your speaker setup. Place your speakers as shown in the middle of the action or concert. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver...
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... [ Normal ] Save SYMMETRY to [ M1.MEMORY 1 ] S TA R T ENTER:Start :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal' is selected. Note 1 • You can't use the System Setup menu 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... ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). In this .5 If no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. This may result in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at your particular room. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound ...
... [ Normal ] Save SYMMETRY to [ M1.MEMORY 1 ] S TA R T ENTER:Start :Cancel 3 Make sure 'Normal' is selected. Note 1 • You can't use the System Setup menu 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... ALL CH ADJUST and FRONT ALIGN). In this .5 If no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. This may result in the Auto MCACC Setup are output at your particular room. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound ...
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... do this) if you 're using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to PCM. • Depending on page 9 indicates (in the Auto MCACC Setup should be happening, switch off if necessary. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] SB [ YES x 2 ] SW [ YES ] OK... 10 :Cancel Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. You can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... (2/9) Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES...
... do this) if you 're using the front panel display, the diagram in Listening to PCM. • Depending on page 9 indicates (in the Auto MCACC Setup should be happening, switch off if necessary. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr [ YES ] SB [ YES x 2 ] SW [ YES ] OK... 10 :Cancel Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup below) and verifying the mic connection. You can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 1.Auto MCACC Now Analyzing... (2/9) Environment Check Ambient Noise Microphone Speaker YES...
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...including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 HDMI ... inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 3 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 54. 4 Optical digital audio output/input...
...including DVD players/recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 5 Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to be the final step. 1 HDMI ... inputs (x2) Use for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc. See also The Input Setup menu on page 67 to assign the inputs. 3 XM Radio input See Using XM Radio on page 54. 4 Optical digital audio output/input...
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... by Macrovision Corporation. Use of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is protected by method claims of certain U.S. For details, see The Input Setup menu on page 72) OFF. • The ZONE 2 video input can be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Note 1 • If the video signal does...
... by Macrovision Corporation. Use of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is protected by method claims of certain U.S. For details, see The Input Setup menu on page 72) OFF. • The ZONE 2 video input can be damaged if bent around sharp corners. Note 1 • If the video signal does...
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Connect using a standard video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your TV and DVD 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- See also Using XM Radio on page...-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see The Input Setup menu on page 54. Connecting your DVD player to (see Using XM Radio on page 54. • Connect an HDMI output on your Blu-ray disc player VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM...
Connect using a standard video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your TV and DVD 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- See also Using XM Radio on page...-ray disc player offers multi-channel analog audio outputs, see The Input Setup menu on page 54. Connecting your DVD player to (see Using XM Radio on page 54. • Connect an HDMI output on your Blu-ray disc player VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM...
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... a second recorder, use the DVR2 IN inputs. 2 If the device can record, connect the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder's audio/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- IN TROL OUT IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE... L VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the coaxial inputs on the set -top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 67). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you connected the set -top box to the DVR1 AUDIO and...
... a second recorder, use the DVR2 IN inputs. 2 If the device can record, connect the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO outputs to the recorder's audio/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- IN TROL OUT IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE... L VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the coaxial inputs on the set -top box to (see The Input Setup menu on page 67). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you connected the set -top box to the DVR1 AUDIO and...
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...BACK CENTER 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 your source to a set up the receiver you'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The... Input Setup menu on this step. 2 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you use for making digital recordings. After connecting everything...
...BACK CENTER 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 your source to a set up the receiver you'll need to assign the component video inputs-see also The... Input Setup menu on this step. 2 If your recorder only has a coaxial digital output, you use for making digital recordings. After connecting everything...
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... audio outputs (OUT) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. ST + VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA Y MONITOR OUT IN OUT IN OUT PB FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP DVR1...), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL IN). SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. When you connected the component to select VIDEO. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON...
... audio outputs (OUT) to the analog audio inputs on the recorder. ST + VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR OUT ANTENNA Y MONITOR OUT IN OUT IN OUT PB FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP DVR1...), stereo analog audio inputs (AUDIO L/R) and an optical digital audio input (DIGITAL IN). SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. When you connected the component to select VIDEO. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON...
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... how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers. • Other connections on page 51 provides greater detail on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker system B (page 58), bi-amping and bi-wiring (page 59). B fig. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind...
... how to connect the other end of the speaker cables to your speakers. • Other connections on page 51 provides greater detail on alternate speaker setups, such as using speaker system B (page 58), bi-amping and bi-wiring (page 59). B fig. For DVD-Audio, the speakers should be more directly behind...
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...analog inputs). 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 ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI DVD BD TV SAT DVR 1/DVR 2 ... HDMI indicator - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; ST + VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME 11 12 7 8 9 10 AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Lights to...
...analog inputs). 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 ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI DVD BD TV SAT DVR 1/DVR 2 ... HDMI indicator - Blinks when connecting an HDMIequipped component; ST + VIDEO VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC MASTER VOLUME 11 12 7 8 9 10 AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Lights to...
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... these controls to switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 61). 14 SPEAKERS Use to connect headphones. 04 Controls and displays 10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 11 PHONES jack Use to change the speaker system (page 58). 15 ST +/- When the headphones are...
... these controls to switch between Auto surround mode (Auto playback on page 61). 14 SPEAKERS Use to connect headphones. 04 Controls and displays 10 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone. 11 PHONES jack Use to change the speaker system (page 58). 15 ST +/- When the headphones are...
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...(page 36) or the tracks on /off the power of your TV. 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP These button controls can access a radio station directly using the following system (press the corresponding input source ...TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER EXIT VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU MENU T.EDIT ST ENTER ST CATEGORY SETUP TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. Other controls (page 78) 1 RECEIVER This...played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to the TV CTRL button.
...(page 36) or the tracks on /off the power of your TV. 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP These button controls can access a radio station directly using the following system (press the corresponding input source ...TV CONTROL CH VOL MUTE AUDIO PARAMETER EXIT VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU MENU T.EDIT ST ENTER ST CATEGORY SETUP TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN AUTO/ STEREO/ BD MENU DIRECT A.L.C. Other controls (page 78) 1 RECEIVER This...played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to the TV CTRL button.
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... TV CTRL RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND). 05 Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. See Listening modes with the XM input. 30 En Listening in the display before showing the...
... TV CTRL RECEIVER • While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then press STANDARD (STANDARD SURROUND). 05 Listening to your system Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. See Listening modes with the XM input. 30 En Listening in the display before showing the...
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... Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this . • F.S.SURR WIDE - See Using surround back channel processing on page 33 for more on your setup. Creates surround sound from the surround back speakers in Setting the Audio options on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you press...
... Front Stage Surround Advance below for more on this . • F.S.SURR WIDE - See Using surround back channel processing on page 33 for more on your setup. Creates surround sound from the surround back speakers in Setting the Audio options on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you press...
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... DIRECT) to select the mode you to create natural surround sound effects using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is a problem. 3 Different presets might also have already completed. 32 En See Auto playback on page 96). Analog and PCM sources are...being processed. • AUTO SURROUND - These presets can be set in stereo above for example, watching movies from the Second Zone in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with different input signal formats on page 30. ...
... DIRECT) to select the mode you to create natural surround sound effects using F.S.SURR WIDE, a better effect can be obtained if Auto MCACC Setup is a problem. 3 Different presets might also have already completed. 32 En See Auto playback on page 96). Analog and PCM sources are...being processed. • AUTO SURROUND - These presets can be set in stereo above for example, watching movies from the Second Zone in the Surround Setup (speaker setting, channel level, speaker distance, acoustic calibration EQ, and X-curve), as well as with different input signal formats on page 30. ...