Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K manual Checking Mcacc preset data, Copying Mcacc preset data

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The System Setup menu

Checking MCACC preset data

After you have completed Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 10 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38, you can check your calibrated settings using the on-screen display.

1Select ‘MCACC Data Check’ from the Data Management setup menu.

4.Data Management

 

4a.MCACC Data

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a . MCACC Data Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

b . Memory Rename

 

 

 

1

. Speaker

Setting

 

 

c . MCACC Memory Copy

 

 

2

. Channel

Level

 

 

d . MCACC Memory Clear

3

. Speaker

Distance

 

 

 

4

. Standing

Wave

 

 

 

5

. Acoustic

Cal

EQ

 

:Return

 

 

ENTER:Next

:Return

2Select the setting you want to check.

•It is useful to do this while a source is playing so you can compare the different settings.

3Select the MCACC preset that you want to check. Use / if necessary to switch speakers/settings.

4a5.EQ

Data

Check

 

MCACC

 

 

 

63Hz

0.0

 

M1

 

Ch

 

[SBL]

 

125Hz

0.0

dB

 

 

 

250Hz

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

500Hz

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

1kHz

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

2kHz

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

4kHz

0.0

 

 

 

 

 

8kHz

0.0

 

63 125 250 500 1k

2k 4k 8k 16k

TRM

16kHz

0.0

 

:Return

 

TRIM

0.0

4Press RETURN to go back to the Data Check menu, repeating steps 2 and 3 to check other settings.

5When you’re finished, press RETURN.

You will return to the Data Management setup menu.

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Copying MCACC preset data

If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup on page 41), we

recommend copying your current settings1 to an unused MCACC preset. Instead of just a flat EQ curve, this will give you a reference point from which to start.

1Select ‘MCACC Memory Copy’ from the Data Management setup menu.

4.Data Management

 

4c.MCACC Memory Copy

 

a . MCACC Data Check

 

Copy

 

 

 

b . Memory Rename

 

All Data

 

All Data

 

 

c . MCACC Memory Copy

 

 

From

 

 

 

 

d . MCACC Memory Clear

 

 

[ M1. MEMORY 1 ]

 

 

 

 

To

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ M2. MEMORY 2 ]

 

 

 

 

Start Copy

[ Cancel ]

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Cancel

2Select the setting you want to copy.

•All Data – Copies all the settings of the selected MCACC preset memory.

•LEVEL & DISTANCE – Copies only the channel level and speaker distance settings of the selected MCACC preset memory.

3Select the MCACC preset you’ll be copying the settings ‘From’, then specify where you want to copy them (‘To’).

Make sure you don’t overwrite an MCACC preset you’re currently using (this can’t be undone).

4Select ‘Copy’ to confirm and copy the settings. Completed! shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been copied, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

Renaming MCACC presets

If you have several different MCACC presets that you’re using, you may want to rename them for easier identification.

1Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menu.

Clearing MCACC presets

If you are no longer using one of the MCACC presets stored in memory, you can choose to clear the calibration settings of that preset.

1Select ‘MCACC Memory Clear’ from the Data Management setup menu.

4.Data Management

 

4b.Memory Rename

 

 

 

 

4.Data Management

 

4d.MCACC Memory Clear

 

a . MCACC Data Check

 

MCACC Position Rename

 

 

 

 

 

 

a . MCACC Data Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

b . Memory Rename

 

 

M1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c . MCACC Memory Copy

 

 

 

MEMORY

1

 

 

 

 

b . Memory Rename

 

 

 

 

 

 

d . MCACC Memory Clear

 

M2

[ MEMORY

2

]

 

 

c . MCACC Memory Copy

 

Clear

 

 

 

 

 

 

M3

[ MEMORY

3

]

 

 

d . MCACC Memory Clear

 

 

 

M1. MEMORY 1

 

 

 

 

 

M4

[ MEMORY

4

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M5

[ MEMORY

5

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M6

[ MEMORY

6

]

 

 

 

 

 

Start Clear

[ Cancel ]

 

:Return

 

 

 

 

 

:Finish

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2Select the MCACC preset you want to rename, then

select an appropriate preset name.

Use / to select the preset, then / to select a preset name.

3Repeat for as many MCACC presets as necessary, then press RETURN when you’re finished.

You will return to the Data Management setup menu.

2Select the MCACC preset you want to clear. Make sure you don’t clear an MCACC preset you’re currently using (this can’t be undone).

3Select ‘Clear’ to confirm and clear the preset. Completed! shows in the OSD to confirm the MCACC preset has been cleared, then you automatically return to the Data Management setup menu.

Note

1The settings made in Automatically setting up for surround sound (Auto MCACC) on page 10 or Automatic MCACC (Expert) on page 38.

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Contents VSX-1018AH-K Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Model Number VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party NameRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterStart Select the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourcePhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control OFFRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnect using an Hdmi cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connect using a standard video cableFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use a three-way component video cable Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use an optical cable for the connection.2Use a coaxial cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting external antennas Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver12 13 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelSpeakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver TV CtrlSOURCE MuteListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackPro Logic IIx Music See Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Listening in stereoSelecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Hdmi Digital Analog Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Sources Using the genre synchronizing functionDTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMcacc System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelStanding Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustFrequency response of your room.1 How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press EnterChannel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using /Curve Speaker DistanceOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Other connections Basic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Switch on the receiver and your TVCompressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to XM Radio Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Using the XM MenuListening to Sirius Radio Using Sirius RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Press Sirius to switch to the Sirius inputSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the Sirius Menu Press / to select the channel preset you wantSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Are for the Speaker B setting only.2Connect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsMULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZonePress Control Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeVideo ANT MPX Signal SEL Hdmi Control Chapter Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi ControlAbout Hdmi Control Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization Hdmi ControlSetup Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuPress Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsIMAGEh Using other functionsSetting the Video options AUTOcTune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordDimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsPress Sound Retriever to confirm Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct buttonControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Preset code listControls for TVs Controlling the rest of your systemVOL + Controls for other componentsTV  CH +Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output USB interface Remote controlHdcp Error shows Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor featureXM radio messages Configuration aConfiguration B Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionSirius radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6About XM Radio XM Ready Legal Additional information About XMAbout Sirius About Neural THX SurroundNeural THX b Stereo 2 channel signal formatsPRO Logic a PRO Logic DTS +Neo6 Multichannel signal formatsDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie a DTS +2 Pro Logic llx MusicDolby Digital Plus Straight decoding Dolby Digital Surround Direct Pure DirectAdditional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit Decibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation

VSX-1018AH-K specifications

The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K is a powerful home theater receiver that embodies a blend of quality, features, and innovative technology, making it a standout choice for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. This 7.1-channel receiver boasts a robust output of 110 watts per channel, designed to deliver immersive audio across various environments.

One of the key features of the VSX-1018AH-K is its support for advanced audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. These formats provide a lossless soundtrack experience, ensuring that audio reproduction remains faithful to the original source. This receiver is also equipped with Pioneer’s proprietary MCACC (Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration System), which allows users to optimize sound settings based on their specific room acoustics. By analyzing and adjusting the sound fields, MCACC ensures that every listener enjoys an enhanced audio experience.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-1018AH-K excels with its array of inputs and outputs. It includes multiple HDMI inputs, allowing users to seamlessly connect various devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. Additionally, it supports HDMI version 1.3, which means it can handle high-definition video signals and deep color technology, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

For those who appreciate versatility, this receiver also features built-in support for both wireless and wired network audio streaming. Users can connect to their home network to enjoy music stored on their devices or access popular streaming services. The USB port allows for easy connection of flash drives, enabling playback of high-resolution audio files.

Moreover, the receiver is equipped with a user-friendly interface and an intuitive remote control, making it easy to navigate through various settings and options. The graphical user interface is designed for simplicity, enabling users to customize preferences without hassle.

The Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K not only focuses on sound but also on video quality, thanks to its upscale capabilities that can convert standard-definition video to high-definition, ensuring that all media looks great on HD displays. Overall, the Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K represents a comprehensive solution for anyone looking to enhance their home theater system, merging advanced technology with user-friendly features aimed at delivering an unparalleled home entertainment experience.
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