Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-1018AH-KOperating Instructions• Protect your new investmentThe details of your purchase will be on file for refe

5 minute guide0210EnAutomatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC)The Auto MCACC Setup measures the acoustic characteristics of your listeni

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5 minute guide0211En• With error messages (such as Too much ambient noise! or Check Microphone.) select RETRY after checking for ambient noise (see Pr

5 minute guide0212EnIt is possible to check on the display whether or not multi-channel playback is being performed properly.When using a surround bac

Connecting your equipment0313EnChapter 3:Connecting your equipmentThis receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have t

Connecting your equipment0314En11 SIRIUS Radio input  See Using SIRIUS Radio on page 56.12ZONE 2 audio/video outputsUse to connect a second receiver

Connecting your equipment0315EnWhen making cable connections• To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.• When connecting

Connecting your equipment0316EnConnecting using HDMIIf you have an HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver usi

Connecting your equipment0317EnConnecting your TV and DVD playerThe diagram shows a basic setup of this receiver together with a TV and DVD player, wi

Connecting your equipment0318EnConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxSatellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tun

Connecting your equipment0319En3 If the device can output digital audio, connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICA

IMPORTANT NOTICE – THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. PLEASE WRITE THIS SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD AND

Connecting your equipment0320En1 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on your digital component to the COAXIAL IN 2 (CD) input.Use a coaxial c

Connecting your equipment0321EnInstalling your speaker systemTo take full advantage of the receiver’s surround sound capabilities connect front, cente

Connecting your equipment0322EnBare wire connectionsMake sure that the speaker cable you’re going to use is properly prepared with about 10 mm (3/8 in

Connecting your equipment0323EnThe diagrams below show suggested surround and surround back speaker orientation. The first diagram (fig. A) shows orie

Connecting your equipment0324EnPlugging in the receiverOnly plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speak

Controls and displays0425EnChapter 4:Controls and displaysFront panel1INPUT SELECTOR dialUse to select an input source.2 STANDBY/ON Switches the rece

Controls and displays0426En10MCACC SETUP MIC jackUse to connect the supplied microphone.11PHONES jackUse to connect headphones. When the headphones ar

Controls and displays0427EnDisplay1SIGNAL indicatorsLight to indicate the currently selected input signal. AUTO lights when the receiver is set to sel

Controls and displays0428EnRemote controlThe remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press

Controls and displays0429EnRETURN – Press to confirm and exit the current menu screen (also use to return to the previous menu with DVDs or to select

D3-4-2-1-1_En-AThe exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenan

Listening to your system0530EnChapter 5:Listening to your system Important• The listening modes and many features described in this section may not be

Listening to your system0531En• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC

Listening to your system0532EnUsing Front Stage Surround AdvanceThe Front Stage Surround Advance function allows you to create natural surround sound

Listening to your system0533En• While listening to a source, press RECEIVER, then press MCACC.Press repeatedly to select one of the six MCACC presets1

Listening to your system0534EnUsing the Virtual Surround Back modeWhen you’re not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode allows you to hear

Listening to your system0535EnUsing the genre synchronizing functionThis feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for

Using the tuner0636EnChapter 6:Using the tunerListening to the radioThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using th

Using the tuner0637EnNaming station presetsFor easier identification, you can name your station presets. 1 Choose the station preset you want to name.

The System Setup menu0738EnChapter 7:The System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menuThe following section shows you how to ma

The System Setup menu0739En1 Select ‘Auto MCACC’ from the System Setup menu, then press ENTER.If the System Setup screen is not displayed, refer to Ma

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The System Setup menu0740En5 Wait for the Auto MCACC Setup to finish outputting test tones.A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver

The System Setup menu0741EnPress ENTER after you have finished checking each screen. When you’re finished, select RETURN to go back to the System Setu

The System Setup menu0742En2 Select the setting you want to adjust.If you’re doing this for the first time, you might want to make these settings in o

The System Setup menu0743EnListen to the reference speaker and use it to measure the target channel. From the listening position, face the two speaker

The System Setup menu0744En3 Select the channel(s) you want and adjust to your liking. Use / to select the channel. Use / to select the frequency

The System Setup menu0745En• Reverb characteristics for different channels – Reverb characteristics can be somewhat different for each channel. Since

The System Setup menu0746En5If ‘Advanced EQ Setup’ is selected, enter the desired time setting for calibration. Press  to proceed to the next screen,

The System Setup menu0747EnChecking MCACC preset dataAfter you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 10 or A

The System Setup menu0748EnManual speaker setupThis receiver allows you to make detailed settings to optimize the surround sound performance. You only

The System Setup menu0749En• SW – LFE signals and bass frequencies of channels set to SMALL are output from the subwoofer when YES is selected. Choose

5EnContents01 Before you startFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Checking what’s in the box. . . .

The System Setup menu0750EnSpeaker DistanceFor good sound depth and separation from your system, you need to specify the distance of your speakers fro

Other connections0851EnChapter 8:Other connections Caution• Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power c

Other connections0852En3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press  to start playback.1Navigation through categories on

Other connections0853EnConnecting a USB deviceIt is possible to listen to two-channel audio1 using the USB interface on the front of this receiver. Co

Other connections0854EnCompressed audio compatibilityNote that although most standard bit/sampling rate combinations for compressed audio are compatib

Other connections0855En• If after pressing XM the display shows Check XM Tuner or Check Antenna, try disconnecting the receiver and tuner connections,

Other connections0856En•Memory Recall – Use / to browse your saved song information (See Tip above)3 When you’re finished press TOP MENU to return t

Other connections0857En Tip• You can select channels directly by pressing D.ACCESS, then the three-digit channel number.•You can press DISPLAY to chan

Other connections0858EnSelecting the multichannel analog inputsIf you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as above, you must select the analog mu

Other connections0859En• SP (off) – No sound is output from the speakers. The same sound is output from the pre-out terminals (including from your su

6En08 Other connectionsConnecting an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Connecting your iPod to the receiver . . . . . .

Other connections0860EnConnecting additional amplifiersThis receiver has more than enough power for any home use, but it’s possible to add additional

Other connections0861EnMULTI-ZONE listening optionsThe following table shows what you can listen to in the sub zone:Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)• C

Other connections0862En2 Press CONTROL.• When the receiver is on,1 make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE 2 shows in the d

Other connections0863EnUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TVIf you have a Pioneer flat panel TV, you can use an SR+ cable1 to connect it to

Other connections0864EnUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TVWhen connected using an SR+ cable, a number of features become available to make

HDMI Control0965EnChapter 9:HDMI Control Important• The KURO LINK function name used on the web and in catalogues is referred to as HDMI Control in th

HDMI Control0966En1 Press RECEIVER, then press the SETUP button.2 Select ‘Other Setup’, then press ENTER.3 Select ‘HDMI Control Setup’ from the Other

Other Settings1067EnChapter 10:Other SettingsThe Input Setup menuYou only need to make settings in the Input Setup menu if you didn’t hook up your dig

Other Settings1068EnInput function default and possible settingsThe terminals on the rear of the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of t

Other Settings1069EnMulti Channel Input SetupYou can adjust the level of the subwoofer for a multi-channel input.1 Select ‘Multi Ch In Setup’ from the

Before you start017EnChapter 1:Before you startFeatures• Advanced Direct Energy designThis receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique

Other Settings1070EnSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsMake the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer flat panel TV to this receiver usi

Using other functions1171EnChapter 11:Using other functionsSetting the Audio optionsThere are a number of additional sound settings you can make using

Using other functions1172EnSetting the Video optionsThere are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the Video Parameter menu. The

Using other functions1173EnMaking an audio or a video recordingYou can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or

Using other functions1174EnReducing the level of an analog signalThe input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong.

Using other functions1175EnThe front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each:2 When you’re finished, press STATUS ag

Controlling the rest of your system1276EnChapter 12:Controlling the rest of your systemSetting the remote to control other componentsMost components c

Controlling the rest of your system1277EnControls for TVsThis remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the re

Controlling the rest of your system1278EnControls for other componentsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes

Controlling the rest of your system1279EnOperating other Pioneer components with this receiver’s sensorMany Pioneer components have CONTROL jacks whic

Before you start018En• XM and SIRIUS ReadyWith the new XM and SIRIUS Radio terminals, you’ll be up and running in no time. This receiver’s enhanced co

Additional information1380EnChapter 13:Additional informationTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If y

Additional information1381EnNo sound from the surround or center speakers.• Check that the Stereo listening mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance m

Additional information1382EnOther audio problemsSymptom RemedyBroadcast stations cannot be selected automatically, or there is considerable noise in r

Additional information1383EnVideoSettingsSymptom RemedyNo image is output when an input is selected.• Check the video connections of the source compon

Additional information1384EnProfessional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplaySymptom RemedyThe EQ response displayed in the graphical output followi

Additional information1385EnRemote controlUSB interfaceSymptom RemedyCannot be remote controlled. • Try replacing the batteries in the remote control

Additional information1386EnHDMISymptom RemedyThe HDMI indicator blinks continuously.• Check all the points below.No picture or sound. • This receiver

Additional information1387EnImportant information regarding the HDMI connectionThere are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through

Additional information1388EnSIRIUS radio messages Note• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disco

Additional information1389EnSurround sound formatsBelow is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on DVDs, satellite, cabl

5 minute guide029EnChapter 2:5 minute guideIntroduction to home theaterHome theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround so

Additional information1390EnManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and the double-D symbol are tradem

Additional information1391EnAbout XMAbout XM RadioXM is North America’s number one satellite radio company, offering an extraordinary variety of comme

Additional information1392EnListening modes with different input signal formatsThe following charts outline the listening modes available with differe

Additional information1393EnSBch Processing OFFcDolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHD2 Pro Logic ll MOVIE2 Pro Logic ll MUSIC2 Pro Logic ll GAME2 PRO LOGICSt

Additional information1394EnMultichannel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto SurroundSBch ProcessingON(7.1 channel decodi

Additional information1395EnSBch ProcessingAUTO(Automatically selects 6.1/7.1 channel decoding)Dolby Digital PlusDolby TrueHDDTS-HDDTS-HD Master Audio

Additional information1396EnStream direct with different input signal formatsThe following charts show what you will hear with different input signal

Additional information1397EnSpecificationsAmplifier sectionContinuous average power output of 110 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 2

Additional information1398EnCleaning the unit• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust and dirt.• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a s

Additional information1399EnS001_EnSelecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.