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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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Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ...
Operation is connected. - Product Name: AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Model Number: VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE AREA. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate ...
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... 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 do so. Note that some components (such as there is no sound will need... and AV devices such as almost every kind of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to hear HDMI audio output from this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 16 En See About the video converter on page 15 for ...
... 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 do so. Note that some components (such as there is no sound will need... and AV devices such as almost every kind of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to hear HDMI audio output from this receiver also supports the corresponding format. 16 En See About the video converter on page 15 for ...
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... DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 19 if 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- Different TVs and ... a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack. 2 Connect a composite output on your DVD player to one of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with composite video connections. Connect using a standard video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on ...
... DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you connected the player to (see The Input Setup menu on page 19 if 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- Different TVs and ... a standard RCA/phono jack video cable to connect to the composite video jack. 2 Connect a composite output on your DVD player to one of this receiver together with a Blu-ray disc player, with composite video connections. Connect using a standard video cable. 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on ...
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... 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 IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- Connect using a coaxial digital audio cable. Use a ... R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video ...
... 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 IN 1 IN 1 (TV SAT) CON- Connect using a coaxial digital audio cable. Use a ... R AUDIO L VIDEO AV OUT 12 DVR, VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio/video outputs of the video player/recorder to the DVR1 AUDIO and VIDEO inputs. 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other video sources This receiver has two sets of audio/video inputs and outputs suitable for the video ...
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... 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 the component video inputs on page 67. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks to a set... up the receiver you set of progressive scan video (if your TV or monitor. IN TROL OUT IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 OUT...
... 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 the component video inputs on page 67. 2 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks to a set... up the receiver you set of progressive scan video (if your TV or monitor. IN TROL OUT IN 2 (DVR1) IN 2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 ASSIGNABLE 1-2 OUT...
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...OUT) to 48 kHz. 20 En When you set -top box, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. However, the connected PC, DVD ...player, set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). 2 In order to record ...
...OUT) to 48 kHz. 20 En When you set -top box, etc. Connecting analog audio sources This receiver features two stereo audio-only inputs. SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI VSX-1018AH OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. However, the connected PC, DVD ...player, set up the receiver (see also The Input Setup menu on page 67). 2 In order to record ...
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... surround back channel. 21 En If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a pair, but you can use speakers with...the very least, front left Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection 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 ...
... surround back channel. 21 En If any uninsulated parts. • Make sure that your speaker system To take full advantage of the receiver's surround sound capabilities connect front, center, surround and surround back speakers, as well as a pair, but you can use speakers with...the very least, front left Connecting the speakers Each speaker connection 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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... VIDEO SCALER indicator - PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - Lights when the Phase Control is on. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Setting the Audio options on page 26). 4 PHASE CONTROL indicator - ST + VIDEO VIDEO... an HDMIequipped component; 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 ...
... VIDEO SCALER indicator - PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - Lights when the Phase Control is on. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control (see Setting the Audio options on page 26). 4 PHASE CONTROL indicator - ST + VIDEO VIDEO... an HDMIequipped component; 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 ...
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... VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC USB cable (for iPod connection) VSX-1018AH iPod MENU Connecting your iPod to the receiver 1 Set this receiver to the standby mode, and then use the USB cable (for iPod connection)2 to connect your iPod to... Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the...
... VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN iPod DIRECT USB MCACC SETUP MIC USB cable (for iPod connection) VSX-1018AH iPod MENU Connecting your iPod to the receiver 1 Set this receiver to the standby mode, and then use the USB cable (for iPod connection)2 to connect your iPod to... Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution • Before making or changing the connections, switch off before connecting. • Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience or loss of recorded material resulting from the...
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... 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 an audio compression technology developed by iTunes® bearing the extension...• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of this receiver). Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher ...
... 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 an audio compression technology developed by iTunes® bearing the extension...• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of this receiver). Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320 kbps (128 kbps or higher ...
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... prefer. 56 En SIRIUS Decades The '50s A A0 005 Chuck Berry Johnny B. Note 1 • In order to activate your SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you may be able to the SIRIUS IN jack on Radio™ with all your car, home or office. You can... best reception, you will have located the SID, write it down in the order that they appear, or 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- The label will need ...
... prefer. 56 En SIRIUS Decades The '50s A A0 005 Chuck Berry Johnny B. Note 1 • In order to activate your SiriusConnect™ Tuner To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio broadcasts, you may be able to the SIRIUS IN jack on Radio™ with all your car, home or office. You can... best reception, you will have located the SID, write it down in the order that they appear, or 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- The label will need ...
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... MASTER VOLUME 1 Make sure 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...
... MASTER VOLUME 1 Make sure 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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... 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 the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as the bass/treble controls or...amplifier. 60 En The main and sub zones have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. 08 Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your...
... 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 the surround back channel pre-outs for a single speaker as the bass/treble controls or...amplifier. 60 En The main and sub zones have made the proper MULTIZONE connections. 08 Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it's possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your...
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...to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jacks, both on the rear of this receiver. See MULTIZONE remote controls on the front panel. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - Sub zone Main zone VSX-1018AH OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR OUT Y OR ... interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input source or starting playback). 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...
...to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jacks, both on the rear of this receiver. See MULTIZONE remote controls on the front panel. PHONES MULTI-ZONE CONTROL ON/OFF SPEAKERS ST - Sub zone Main zone VSX-1018AH OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 MONITOR OUT Y OR ... interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input source or starting playback). 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...
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... that described in the receiver. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer flat panel TV VIDEO INPUT 2 CONTROL DVD player Satellite receiver, etc. In this receiver. See The Input Setup menu on page 67 and SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs on obtaining an SR+ cable (you should connect your flat panel TV. OUT VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT...
... that described in the receiver. VIDEO INPUT 1 Pioneer flat panel TV VIDEO INPUT 2 CONTROL DVD player Satellite receiver, etc. In this receiver. See The Input Setup menu on page 67 and SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs on obtaining an SR+ cable (you should connect your flat panel TV. OUT VSX-1018AH HDMI COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2 OUT...
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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... panel TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver to an HDMI Controlcompatible Pioneer flat panel TV or the HDD/DVD recorder with HDMI Control-compatible ...OFF. By connecting this receiver. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. • After connecting this receiver. HDMI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV HDMI IN DIGITAL OUT AV OUT R AUDIO L ...
...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... panel TV but rather directly to the HDMI terminal on this receiver to an HDMI Controlcompatible Pioneer flat panel TV or the HDD/DVD recorder with HDMI Control-compatible ...OFF. By connecting this receiver. After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket. • After connecting this receiver. HDMI-compatible monitor or flat panel TV HDMI IN DIGITAL OUT AV OUT R AUDIO L ...
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...• Variable - Multi Ch In Setup b . HDMI Control Setup e . Outputs sound of loud volume when "Fixed" is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the Surround back speaker setting on the source. • +10dB - ZONE Audio Setup c . Use this setting if you've connected a power amplifier... multichannel input. 1 Select 'Multi Ch In Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 7.Other Setup a . Note 1 If you want to use that receiver's volume controls. (This setting is not available if the surround back system setting is sent from the Other Setup menu. 7.Other Setup a . Other ...
...• Variable - Multi Ch In Setup b . HDMI Control Setup e . Outputs sound of loud volume when "Fixed" is simply being used as another Pioneer VSX receiver) in the Surround back speaker setting on the source. • +10dB - ZONE Audio Setup c . Use this setting if you've connected a power amplifier... multichannel input. 1 Select 'Multi Ch In Setup' from the Other Setup menu. 7.Other Setup a . Note 1 If you want to use that receiver's volume controls. (This setting is not available if the surround back system setting is sent from the Other Setup menu. 7.Other Setup a . Other ...