Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K manual Connecting an IR receiver, MULTI-ZONE remote controls, Press Control

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2Press CONTROL.

•When the receiver is on,1 make sure that any operations for the sub zone are done while ZONE 2 shows in the display. If this is not showing, the front panel controls affect the main zone only.

3Use the INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source for the zone you have selected.

For example, ZONE 2 CD-Rsends the source connected to the CD-Rinputs to the sub room (ZONE 2).

•If you select FM/AM, you can use the tuner controls to select a preset station (see Saving station presets

Connecting an IR receiver

If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the remote sensor on the front panel of

this receiver.5

1Connect the IR receiver sensor to the IR ZONE2 IN jack on the rear of this receiver.

on page 36 if you’re unsure how to do this).2

•You can’t use the iPod USB, XM and SIRIUS Radio functions simultaneously with using the MULTI- ZONE feature.

4Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume.

This is only possible if you selected the VARIABLE volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 69.3

5When you’re finished, press CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls.

You can also press the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone.4

MULTI-ZONE remote controls

Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 to operate the corresponding zone.

The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls:

Button What it does

Switches on/off power in the sub zone.

INPUT	Use to select the input source in the sub zone.
SELECT
Input	Use to select the input source directly (this may
source	not work for some functions) in the sub zone.
buttons
MASTER	Use to set the listening volume in the sub zone.
VOLUME
+/–

Closet or shelving unit
			Non-Pioneer
IR			component
IN
		Pioneer
CONTROL		component
IN	OUT
HDMI
	COAXIAL
	ASSIGNABLE 1 - 2
			VIDEO
			IN IN	OUT IN	OU
OUT	IN 1		D)		DVD
	(DVD)
	IN 2				AUDIO
BD IN	(CD)		N DVD TV SAT	DVR1	IN
	XM IN	CON-	AUDIO	CON-	IN
			IN	TROL	OU
			IN IN	OUT IN
	OPTICAL	TROL	LAL		L

IN 1	IN 1	OUT	1	OUT
	(TV SAT)

	IN 2		RAT)
		IR
	(DVR1)				R
		ZONE2	2
IN 2	ASSIGNABLE	IN		MULTI CH IN	IR
	1 - 2		R1)
ASSIGN-	OUT	OUT			ZONE2
1 - 2
ABLE			FRONT CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
			L3		IN
			R2)
DIGITAL			R		OUT
			UT	SUBWOOFER	FRONT
			SIGNABLE		L

IR receiver

2Connect the IR ZONE2 IN jack of another component to the IR ZONE2 OUT jack on the rear of this receiver to link it to the IR receiver.

Please see the manual supplied with your IR receiver for the type of cable necessary for the connection.

•If you want to link a Pioneer component to the IR receiver, see Operating other Pioneer components with this receiver’s sensor on page 79 to connect to the CONTROL jacks instead of the IR ZONE2 OUT jack.

Note

1If the receiver is in standby, the display is dimmed, and ZONE 2 continues to show in the display.

2The tuner cannot be tuned to more than one station at a time. Therefore, changing the station in one zone also changes the station in the other zone. Please be careful not to change stations when recording a radio broadcast.

3The volume levels of the main and sub zones are independent.

4• You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.

•If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.

5• Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver remote sensor window.

•Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for IR compatibility.

•If using two remote controls (at the same time), the IR receiver’s remote sensor takes priority over the remote sensor on the front panel.

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