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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...
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Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of the...device, pursuant to radio communications. D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En STANDBY/ON WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will not completely shut off and on this device must accept any naked flame sources (such...
Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. THIS IS FOR YOUR SECURITY. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with part 15 of the...device, pursuant to radio communications. D3-4-2-1-7b_A_En STANDBY/ON WARNING To prevent a fire hazard, do not place any interference received, including interference that interference will not completely shut off and on this device must accept any naked flame sources (such...
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...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 to an HDMI output on your component or display. HDMI was developed to provide the... remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as there is no sound will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. HDMI features include uncompressed ...
...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 to an HDMI output on your component or display. HDMI was developed to provide the... remote control repeatedly. • Set the HDMI parameter in one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as there is no sound will need a separate adaptor (DVIHDMI) to do so. HDMI features include uncompressed ...
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... BACK L R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 2 R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 4 DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with composite video connections. Connect using an optical cable. Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio. 4 Connect...your DVD player to the composite video jack. 2 Connect a composite output on page 67). 17 En Connecting 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- ...
... BACK L R SUBWOOFER COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 3 VIDEO OUT 2 R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT 4 DVD player The diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with composite video connections. Connect using an optical cable. Use a coaxial cable designed for digital audio. 4 Connect...your DVD player to the composite video jack. 2 Connect a composite output on page 67). 17 En Connecting 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- ...
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... a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video cable for the connection. 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- VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL ... OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV IN R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set...
... a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable for the audio connection and a video cable for the connection. 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- VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL ... OUT 3 R AUDIO L VIDEO AV IN R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the TV SAT AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. When you set up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set...
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Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both compatible), which source. 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- OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Note 1 • ... 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...
Connecting digital audio sources This receiver has both compatible), which source. 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- OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 Note 1 • ... 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...
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...cable to connect to the OPTICAL OUT.2 About the WMA9 Pro decoder This receiver has an on your computer system. 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. One... of these inputs by pressing VIDEO or using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable. • If you must be downsampled to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using a coaxial or ...
...cable to connect to the OPTICAL OUT.2 About the WMA9 Pro decoder This receiver has an on your computer system. 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. One... of these inputs by pressing VIDEO or using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cable. • If you must be downsampled to one of the optical inputs on this receiver using a coaxial or ...
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... back right Surround right Caution • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Make sure to match these up with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. If any uninsulated parts. •...take full advantage of less than 8 Ω). 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 ANTENNA Y MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT PB FM UNBAL 75 AM ...
... back right Surround right Caution • These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. Make sure to match these up with an impedance of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a safety measure. If any uninsulated parts. •...take full advantage of less than 8 Ω). 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 ANTENNA Y MONITOR IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT PB FM UNBAL 75 AM ...
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...). HDMI indicator - 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 ...USB MULTI CH IN AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected.1 DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING indicator - Lights when one of remote control unit on , or when listening through the multichannel...
...). HDMI indicator - 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 ...USB MULTI CH IN AUTO SURR/ SOUND STANDARD ADVANCED STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER SURROUND SURROUND STEREO/ A.L.C. Power indicator lights when the receiver is selected.1 DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING indicator - Lights when one of remote control unit on , or when listening through the multichannel...
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...or changing the connections, switch off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or ...the functions may vary depending on your iPod will be restricted for iPod connection) VSX-1018AH iPod MENU Connecting your iPod to reproduce. • Features such as #. ...Menu you can also control all operations for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to the receiver 1 Set this receiver. iPod Top [ Playlists ] [ Artists ] [ Albums ] [ Songs ] [ Podcasts ] [ Genres ] [ ...
...or changing the connections, switch off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or ...the functions may vary depending on your iPod will be restricted for iPod connection) VSX-1018AH iPod MENU Connecting your iPod to reproduce. • Features such as #. ...Menu you can also control all operations for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to the receiver 1 Set this receiver. iPod Top [ Playlists ] [ Artists ] [ Albums ] [ Songs ] [ Podcasts ] [ Genres ] [ ...
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... Radio input. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks of Windows Media® Player may need to activate the XM Radio service to begin receiving broadcasts. HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2...SAT IN DVR1 OUT IN L DVR2 OUT IN SIRIU IN R MULTI CH IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER VSX-1018AH SATELLiTE RADiO SATELLiTE RADiO XM Mini-Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM IN jack on page 91. The list below shows compatible...
... Radio input. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks of Windows Media® Player may need to activate the XM Radio service to begin receiving broadcasts. HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2...SAT IN DVR1 OUT IN L DVR2 OUT IN SIRIU IN R MULTI CH IN SPEAKERS FRONT AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER VSX-1018AH SATELLiTE RADiO SATELLiTE RADiO XM Mini-Tuner 1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM IN jack on page 91. The list below shows compatible...
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... to move the SiriusConnect™ tuner antenna near the end of the OSDs. Using SIRIUS Radio With SIRIUS you can narrow your SiriusConnect™ tuner.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- SIRIUS .... SIRIUS Programming is as follows: SIRIUS Decades The '50s A A0 005 Chuck Berry Johnny B. Listening to take advantage of this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the onscreen display.3 The information displayed is subject to activate your channel search by genre, first...
... to move the SiriusConnect™ tuner antenna near the end of the OSDs. Using SIRIUS Radio With SIRIUS you can narrow your SiriusConnect™ tuner.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- SIRIUS .... SIRIUS Programming is as follows: SIRIUS Decades The '50s A A0 005 Chuck Berry Johnny B. Listening to take advantage of this receiver to select channels and navigate categories using the onscreen display.3 The information displayed is subject to activate your channel search by genre, first...
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... the speaker system If you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback.1 SIRIUS iPod USB MULTI CH IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH GITAL IN ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI SAT DVR 1/DVR 2 VIDEO HDMI 1/HDMI 2 CD/CD-R FM /AM XM /SIRIUS iPod USB...
... the speaker system If you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback.1 SIRIUS iPod USB MULTI CH IN AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH GITAL IN ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI SAT DVR 1/DVR 2 VIDEO HDMI 1/HDMI 2 CD/CD-R FM /AM XM /SIRIUS iPod USB...
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...INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1018AH • You can use the additional amplifier on ) and the sub zone can be off the power and disconnect the power cord from the... have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Note 1 You can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. MULTI-ZONE listening This receiver can , however, use sound controls (such as well. You can power up to LARGE. However, you may need a separate amplifier...
...INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1018AH • You can use the additional amplifier on ) and the sub zone can be off the power and disconnect the power cord from the... have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. Note 1 You can be controlled by the remote or front panel controls. MULTI-ZONE listening This receiver can , however, use sound controls (such as well. You can power up to LARGE. However, you may need a separate amplifier...
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...AR ACK CD CD-R CENTER SURR L R AUDIO IN VSX-1018AH Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on the rear of this receiver. See MULTIZONE remote controls on the front panel. INPUT ...SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI ...
...AR ACK CD CD-R CENTER SURR L R AUDIO IN VSX-1018AH Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on the rear of this receiver. See MULTIZONE remote controls on the front panel. INPUT ...SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI ...
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... AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Important • You can't use the SR+ features (page 65). • If you connect to a Pioneer flat panel TV using the remote control if you switch the flat panel TV off. • Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you... IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- DVD AUDIO IN TV SAT AUDIO IN INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI DVD BD TV SAT DVR 1/DVR 2 VIDEO HDMI 1/HDMI 2 CD/CD-R FM...
... AR FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER Important • You can't use the SR+ features (page 65). • If you connect to a Pioneer flat panel TV using the remote control if you switch the flat panel TV off. • Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you... IN 2 (CD) XM IN OPTICAL IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- DVD AUDIO IN TV SAT AUDIO IN INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH STANDBY/ON PHASE CONTROL ADVANCED MCACC DIGITAL PRECISION PROCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO SCALER HDMI DVD BD TV SAT DVR 1/DVR 2 VIDEO HDMI 1/HDMI 2 CD/CD-R FM...
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...DVR OUT R MULTI CH IN SPEA A FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER VSX-1018AH HDMI-equipped component HDMI OUT Setting the HDMI options You must adjust the settings of this receiver to an AC outlet, a 15 second initialization process begins. Setting the HDMI Control mode...Making the HDMI Control connections You can use the HDMI Control function. • When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer, put this receiver. HDMI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV HDMI IN DIGITAL OUT AV OUT R AUDIO L HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) ...
...DVR OUT R MULTI CH IN SPEA A FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK L R SUBWOOFER VSX-1018AH HDMI-equipped component HDMI OUT Setting the HDMI options You must adjust the settings of this receiver to an AC outlet, a 15 second initialization process begins. Setting the HDMI Control mode...Making the HDMI Control connections You can use the HDMI Control function. • When using a TV not manufactured by Pioneer, put this receiver. HDMI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV HDMI IN DIGITAL OUT AV OUT R AUDIO L HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT IN 1 (DVD) BD IN IN 2 (CD) ...
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...8226; Fixed - Outputs sound of the subwoofer for a multichannel input. 1 Select 'Multi Ch In Setup' from this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room (this receiver at maximum volume, so make sure the volume is selected. :Finish 2 Select the volume level setting.1 • Variable... of the subwoofer at the level originally recorded on the source. • +10dB - Use this setting if you want to use that receiver's volume controls. (This setting is not available if the surround back system setting is set to change the volume level. 69 En SR+...
...8226; Fixed - Outputs sound of the subwoofer for a multichannel input. 1 Select 'Multi Ch In Setup' from this receiver is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the sub room (this receiver at maximum volume, so make sure the volume is selected. :Finish 2 Select the volume level setting.1 • Variable... of the subwoofer at the level originally recorded on the source. • +10dB - Use this setting if you want to use that receiver's volume controls. (This setting is not available if the surround back system setting is set to change the volume level. 69 En SR+...