Owner's Manual
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After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to ... 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 . . . . 11 Playing a source 11 Better sound using Phase Control 12 03 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 13 When making...
After you for buying this Pioneer product. Thank you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Contents 01 Before you will know how to ... 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 . . . . 11 Playing a source 11 Better sound using Phase Control 12 03 Connecting your equipment Rear panel 13 When making...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 graphical output . . . . . 84 Display 84 Remote control 85 USB interface 85 HDMI 86 ...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 functions Setting the Audio options 71 Setting the Video options 72 Making an ...
... 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 graphical output . . . . . 84 Display 84 Remote control 85 USB interface 85 HDMI 86 ...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 functions Setting the Audio options 71 Setting the Video options 72 Making an ...
Owner's Manual
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... the input source you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem with the operation of listening to be changed. 4 Make sure that may interfere with the speaker connection. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr... [ YES ] SB [ YES x 2 ] SW [ YES ] OK 10 :Cancel Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is selected, then press ENTER. The configuration shown on page 9 indicates (in the Auto MCACC...
... the input source you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem with the operation of listening to be changed. 4 Make sure that may interfere with the speaker connection. Front [ YES ] Center [ YES ] Surr... [ YES ] SB [ YES x 2 ] SW [ YES ] OK 10 :Cancel Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup If the room environment is selected, then press ENTER. The configuration shown on page 9 indicates (in the Auto MCACC...
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... IN OUT IN OUT 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 of the HDMI IN interconnects on this receiver). • If the video... boxes, and other AV devices. If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will be heard from your TV or flat panel TV (no problem with displaying video this is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for...
... IN OUT IN OUT 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 of the HDMI IN interconnects on this receiver). • If the video... boxes, and other AV devices. If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will be heard from your TV or flat panel TV (no problem with displaying video this is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio (see below for...
Owner's Manual
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..., set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). • The digital outputs from other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on this receiver using INPUT SELECT (remote) to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Connecting a component... Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to select VIDEO. 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.
..., set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). • The digital outputs from other countries. • With WMA9 Pro, sound problems may occur depending on this receiver using INPUT SELECT (remote) to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output. Connecting a component... Pro 96 kHz sources will be able to select VIDEO. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... SEL MEM CH TV CTRL RECEIVER • While listening to see Stream direct with dual mono, the input attenuator, any digital processing.2 No sound is a problem. 3 Different presets might also have calibrated your system. STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX STATUS PHASE ANT AUDIO DISPLAY MPX SIGNAL SEL MEM CH TV...
... SEL MEM CH TV CTRL RECEIVER • While listening to see Stream direct with dual mono, the input attenuator, any digital processing.2 No sound is a problem. 3 Different presets might also have calibrated your system. STANDARD ADV SURR HDD DVD THX STATUS PHASE ANT AUDIO DISPLAY MPX SIGNAL SEL MEM CH TV...
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... digital connections (page 19) and set to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1 encoded material). Please select another input signal if this receiver. 4 • This is a problem. 33 En Only PCM signals are connected. • You can also press / to select the MCACC preset. 2 • This receiver can have no...
... digital connections (page 19) and set to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1 encoded material). Please select another input signal if this receiver. 4 • This is a problem. 33 En Only PCM signals are connected. • You can also press / to select the MCACC preset. 2 • This receiver can have no...
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... speaker settings (no special weighting is EQ Pro. & S-Wave) - Make sure there are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up . • See Problems when using /:4 1.Auto MCACC Surround Back System [ Normal ] Save SYMMETRY to Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. ST...
... speaker settings (no special weighting is EQ Pro. & S-Wave) - Make sure there are planning on bi-amping your front speakers, or setting up . • See Problems when using /:4 1.Auto MCACC Surround Back System [ Normal ] Save SYMMETRY to Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER. ST...
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...give you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in step 7. A progress report is displayed on ... . The overall balance of your speaker system (see page 50 for more on this ) • Channel Level - Filter settings to be a problem with different size settings. A progress report is displayed on page 48. • The subwoofer distance setting may be changed. 3 Since the distance ...
...give you see an error message (ERR) in the right side column (or the speaker configuration displayed isn't correct), there may be a problem, you can simply select GO NEXT and continue. 6 If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in step 7. A progress report is displayed on ... . The overall balance of your speaker system (see page 50 for more on this ) • Channel Level - Filter settings to be a problem with different size settings. A progress report is displayed on page 48. • The subwoofer distance setting may be changed. 3 Since the distance ...
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... use the (surround back) B speaker terminals for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you 're finished, press RETURN. See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10. System Setup MENU 1 . Select to OFF, the selection screen for normal home theater use the (surround...
... use the (surround back) B speaker terminals for notes regarding high background noise levels and other possible interference. • If you 're finished, press RETURN. See Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 10. System Setup MENU 1 . Select to OFF, the selection screen for normal home theater use the (surround...
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... reverberation when outputting test tones. This is responding to certain frequencies. your room, you may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is not a problem (i.e. indicator shows in your system using test tones with your liking. 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k TRM 3d.EQ Adjust MCACC...
... reverberation when outputting test tones. This is responding to certain frequencies. your room, you may result in a skewed frequency analysis if the measurement is not a problem (i.e. indicator shows in your system using test tones with your liking. 63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k 16k TRM 3d.EQ Adjust MCACC...
Owner's Manual
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... and like lots of bass, it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your room you 're having problems, the easiest option is emitted.3 5 When you can't get good results, listen to the bass response with an actual soundtrack. 49 En Channel Level c . If...
... and like lots of bass, it set to PLUS and YES or the front speakers set to speaker automatically. 3 Confirm your room you 're having problems, the easiest option is emitted.3 5 When you can't get good results, listen to the bass response with an actual soundtrack. 49 En Channel Level c . If...
Owner's Manual
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... displayed in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback. 2 You cannot use the latest iPod software versions later than a song is a problem with the iPod (please use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected. 3 When this function is...
... displayed in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback. 2 You cannot use the latest iPod software versions later than a song is a problem with the iPod (please use this function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of first generation is connected. 3 When this function is...
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... the receiver is in the display, try following table shows the basic controls on the remote for more on this doesn't remedy the problem, it does Starts normal playback. Press to skip to change the song playback information displayed in the playlist are displayed as #. •...the iPod USB. If this error message. It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). 2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard ...
... the receiver is in the display, try following table shows the basic controls on the remote for more on this doesn't remedy the problem, it does Starts normal playback. Press to skip to change the song playback information displayed in the playlist are displayed as #. •...the iPod USB. If this error message. It is not possible to connect this receiver to a personal computer for USB playback. • Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with copy-protection or restricted playback). 2 • Compatible USB devices include external magnetic hard ...
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... connected with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it only when sound wider (higher settings) or using this receiver. d.You shouldn't have any problems using a narrower (lower settings). e.• HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations. • The synchronized amp mode must be selected...
... connected with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it only when sound wider (higher settings) or using this receiver. d.You shouldn't have any problems using a narrower (lower settings). e.• HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations. • The synchronized amp mode must be selected...
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... the proper preset code. The indicator blinks for half a second after you input each digit and shows a long, two second blink once you have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list.... DVD Manufacturer Code AKAI 007 DENON 003, 010 GOLDSTAR 014 HITACHI 012 JVC 004 LOEWE 013 MICROSOFT 017 (video game) PANASONIC 003, 019 PHILIPS 013 PIONEER 000, 003, 009, 018, 020, 021 (BDP), 023 (BDP) RCA 008, 011 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 SONY 002, 016 (video game) THOMSON 015 TOSHIBA 001...
... the proper preset code. The indicator blinks for half a second after you input each digit and shows a long, two second blink once you have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list.... DVD Manufacturer Code AKAI 007 DENON 003, 010 GOLDSTAR 014 HITACHI 012 JVC 004 LOEWE 013 MICROSOFT 017 (video game) PANASONIC 003, 019 PHILIPS 013 PIONEER 000, 003, 009, 018, 020, 021 (BDP), 023 (BDP) RCA 008, 011 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 SONY 002, 016 (video game) THOMSON 015 TOSHIBA 001...
Owner's Manual
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... the receiver on . switches off or the PHASE CONTROL wires. The receiver suddenly switches • The receiver may have a serious problem. PROCESSING indicator blinks. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). speakers. • Make sure the correct ... switches off or DIGITAL PRECISION authorized independent service company for help . Check the safety display, then the power precautions on . Contact a Pioneer off even with this component, check the points below , ask your equipment on page 13). • Check that the speakers are pressed...
... the receiver on . switches off or the PHASE CONTROL wires. The receiver suddenly switches • The receiver may have a serious problem. PROCESSING indicator blinks. No sound Symptom Remedy No sound is selected (press SIGNAL SEL). speakers. • Make sure the correct ... switches off or DIGITAL PRECISION authorized independent service company for help . Check the safety display, then the power precautions on . Contact a Pioneer off even with this component, check the points below , ask your equipment on page 13). • Check that the speakers are pressed...
Owner's Manual
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... setting is correct for a delay in radio broadcasts. The maximum volume • This is considerable noise in the subwoofer output). 13 Additional information Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is not a malfunction. For FM broadcasts • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the...
... setting is correct for a delay in radio broadcasts. The maximum volume • This is considerable noise in the subwoofer output). 13 Additional information Other audio problems Symptom Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is not a malfunction. For FM broadcasts • Fully extend the FM wire antenna, adjust the...
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...13 Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an input is selected. • Check the video connections of the source component (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 11). Settings Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. • The ambient noise... level may also depend on page 38 if this is a recurring problem. Setup, the speaker size setting Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of your display ...
...13 Video Symptom Remedy No image is output when an input is selected. • Check the video connections of the source component (see also Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup on page 11). Settings Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually shows an error. • The ambient noise... level may also depend on page 38 if this is a recurring problem. Setup, the speaker size setting Switch off the video converter and reconnect the source and display device using the same type of your display ...
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...are not, please connect them using the same type of connection (component or composite), then start playback again. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for ...compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer ...
...are not, please connect them using the same type of connection (component or composite), then start playback again. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for ...compatible with HDCP, reconnect the source device using the component or composite video jacks between source and receiver. • If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer ...