Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K manual Using the MULTI-ZONE controls, MULTI-ZONE listening options

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MULTI-ZONE listening options

The following table shows what you can listen to in the sub zone:

Sub Zone

Input sources available

ZONE2

iPod, XM or SIRIUS Radio, the built-in tuner

 

and other analog audio sources.a With video

 

sources, only composite video is possible.

 

Please note that the XM/SIRIUS Radio

 

function is not available for sub zone (ZONE

 

2) listening when using the MULTI-ZONE

 

feature.

 

 

a. • With the MULTI CH IN input, sound is output only from the front L/R channels.

• The USB audio cannot be output to ZONE 2.

Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

•Connect a separate amplifier to the ZONE 2 AUDIO OUT jacks and a TV monitor to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jacks, both on the rear of this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration.

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

 

 

 

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

DVR2

SIRIUS

ZONE 2

 

 

 

OUT

IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

CD

CD-R

SPEAKERS

FRONT

 

CENTER

 

SURR

A

R

 

L

 

R

 

ACK

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

VSX-1018AH

•Connect a TV monitor to the ZONE 2 VIDEO OUT jacks on the rear of this receiver.

You should have a pair of speakers attached to the surround back speaker terminals as shown below.

Sub zone

Main zone

 

 

VSX-1018AH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO

 

MONITOR

ANTENNA

 

IN 1

IN 2

IN 3

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Y

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PB

FM UNBAL 75

AM LOOP

S

ZONE 2

 

 

 

PR

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

1 - 3

 

 

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

FRONT CENTER

(Single) PRE OUT

 

 

CD

CD-R

SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND BACK

T

L

CENTER

R

SURROUND

SURROUND BACK / B

 

 

 

L

R

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Single)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTABLE VOIR LE MODE D'EMPLOI

Using the MULTI-ZONE controls

The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See MULTI- ZONE remote controls on page 62.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1018AH

 

STANDBY/ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHASE

 

ADVANCED

 

 

DIGITAL PRECISION

 

DIGITAL VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

MCACC

 

 

PROCESSING

 

SCALER

 

HDMI

 

 

 

DVD

BD

TV

SAT

DVR 1/DVR 2

VIDEO

HDMI 1/HDMI 2

CD/CD-R

FM/AM

XM/SIRIUS

iPod USB

MULTI CH IN

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MASTER

SELECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

AUTO SURR/

SOUND

STANDARD

 

ADVANCED

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER

SURROUND

 

SURROUND

A.L.C.

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPod DIRECT

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

DIGITAL IN

USB

SETUP MIC

 

 

PHONES

MULTI-ZONE

 

 

ST –

ST +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO SURR/

SOUND

STANDARD

ADVANCED

 

STEREO/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STREAM DIRECT RETRIEVER

SURROUND

SURROUND

 

A.L.C.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

MULTI-ZONE

 

ST –

 

ST +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

ON/OFF

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2)

You must select ZONE 2 in Surround back speaker setting on page 41 to use this setup. Note that the sound in the sub zone will be temporarily interrupted when controlling the main zone (for example, changing the input source or starting playback).

1Press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front panel.

Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option:

•ZONE 2 ON – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature on

•ZONE 2 OFF – Switches the MULTI-ZONE feature off

The MULTI-ZONEindicator lights when the MULTI-ZONE control has been switched ON.

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Contents VSX-1018AH-K Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Operating EnvironmentModel Number VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Hdmi ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundStart Minute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to playPhase Control on Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable Connect using an Hdmi cableFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection.2 Use a three-way component video cableConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a coaxial cable for the connectionConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 12 13Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlSOURCE TV CtrlMute ReceiverListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsListening in stereo Pro Logic IIx Music SeeUsing Stream Direct Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSelecting Mcacc presets Using surround back channel processing Choosing the input signalHdmi Digital Analog Using the Virtual Surround Back mode DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Using the genre synchronizing functionSources Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMcacc System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceStanding Wave Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Frequency response of your room.1Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSpeaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Select a setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Channel LevelCurve Speaker DistanceConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterOther connections Switching the iPod controls2Basic playback controls Connecting your USB device to the receiver Other connections Connecting a USB deviceSwitch on the receiver and your TV Basic playback controlsConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioCompressed audio compatibility Saving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundUsing the XM Menu Listening to XM RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioPress Sirius to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioUsing the Sirius Menu Connecting the multichannel analog inputsPress / to select the channel preset you want Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Switching the speaker system Speaker B setup Are for the Speaker B setting only.2 Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below MULTI-ZONE listening Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMaking MULTI-ZONE connections LargeBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlVideo ANT MPX Signal SEL Setting the Hdmi Control mode Setting the Hdmi optionsHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modeHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu SetupOther Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupOSD Adjustment SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsAUTOc IMAGEhSelect the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingPrepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the systemPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Sound Retriever to confirmSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs Controlling the rest of your systemTV  Controls for other componentsCH + VOL +Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Video SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay USB interface Remote controlOther setting for your component Or other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Dolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS Digital Surround Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24About Sirius Additional information About XMAbout Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready LegalPRO Logic a Stereo 2 channel signal formatsNeural THX b PRO Logic DTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie a Multichannel signal formatsDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Music DTS +Neo6Dolby Digital Plus Straight decoding Dolby Digital Surround Direct Pure DirectAdditional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example 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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