Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K manual Controls for other components, Tv , Ch +, Vol +,  & Enter

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12Controlling the rest of your system

Button(s)

Function

Components

TV

Press to switch the component

Cable TV/

 

assigned to the TV CTRL button

Satellite TV/TV/

 

on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

INPUT

Switches the TV input. (Not

Cable TV/

 

possible with all models.)

Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

CH +/–

Selects channels.

Cable TV/

 

 

Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

VOL +/–

Adjust the TV volume.

Cable TV/

 

 

Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

SOURCE

Switches the DTV on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

 

Switches the TV or CATV between

Cable TV/

 

standby and on.

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

Switches the DTV on or off.

DTV

 

 

 

Press to get information on DTV

DTV

 

programs.

 

 

 

 

AUTO/

Use to choose the BLUE

DTV

DIRECT

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

ADV SURR

Use to choose the YELLOW

DTV

 

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

STEREO/

Use to choose the RED

DTV

A.L.C.

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

STANDARD

Use to choose the GREEN

DTV

 

commands on a DTV menu.

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

Use to switch DTV audio tracks.

DTV

 

 

 

ANT

Use to select the VHF/UHF

Cable TV/TV

 

antennas or Cable TV.

 

 

 

 

TOOLS

Use to display the TOOLS menu

TV

 

on the flat panel TV.

 

 

 

 

EXIT

Use to return to the normal

TV

 

screen in one step.

 

 

 

 

RETURN

Use to select RETURN or EXIT.

DTV

 

 

 

Number

Use to select a specific TV

Cable TV/

buttons

channel.

Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

D.ACCESS

Use to add a decimal point when

DTV

 

selecting a TV channel.

 

 

 

 

ENTER/

Use to enter a channel.

Cable TV/

CLASS

 

Satellite TV/TV/

 

 

DTV

 

 

 

MENU

Select different menus from the

DTV

 

DTV functions.

 

 

 

 

 

Select the menu screen.

Cable TV/

 

 

Satellite TV/TV

 

 

 

///

Select, adjust and navigate items

Cable TV/

 & ENTER

on the menu screen.

Satellite TV/TV/

DTV

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Controls for other components

This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 76 for more on this). Use the input source buttons to select the component.

Button(s)

Function

Components

SOURCE

Press to switch the component

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

between standby and on.

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

BD/DVR

 

 

player/

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

Press to return to the start of the

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

current track or chapter.

DVD/LD/BD

 

Repeated presses skips to the

player

 

start of previous tracks or

 

 

chapters.

 

 

 

 

Press to advance to the start of

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

the next track or chapter.

DVD/LD/BD

 

Repeated presses skips to the

player

 

start of following tracks or

 

 

chapters.

 

 

 

 

Pause playback or recording.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

BD/DVR

 

 

player/

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

Start playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

BD/DVR

 

 

player/

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

Hold down for fast forward

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

playback.

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

BD/DVR

 

 

player/

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

Hold down for fast reverse

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

playback.

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

BD/DVR

 

 

player/

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

Stops playback.

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

 

VCR/DVD/LD/

 

 

BD/DVR

 

 

player/

 

 

Cassette deck

 

 

 

Number

Directly access tracks on a

CD/MD/CD-R/

buttons

program source.

VCR/LD/BD

 

 

player

 

 

 

 

Use the number buttons to

DVD/DVR

 

navigate the on-screen display.

player

 

 

 

D.ACCESS

Selects tracks higher than 10. (For

CD/MD/CD-R/

 

example, press +10, then 3 to

VCR/LD player

 

select track 13.)

 

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-1018AH-K Model Number VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundStart Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnect using a standard video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connect using an Hdmi cableFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use an optical cable for the connection.2 Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Use a coaxial cable for the connectionConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting antennas Connecting external antennasConnecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Plug the power cord into a power outletFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 12 13Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERMute TV CtrlSOURCE ReceiverAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Pro Logic IIx Music SeeListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingHdmi Digital Analog Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereoSources Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu McaccIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupFine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Frequency response of your room.1Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using / Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Channel LevelSpeaker Distance CurveOther connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterSwitching the iPod controls2 Other connectionsBasic playback controls Switch on the receiver and your TV Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controlsUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Using the XM Menu Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioPress Sirius to switch to the Sirius input Using Sirius RadioConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to Sirius RadioPress / to select the channel preset you want Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the Sirius Menu Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2Are for the Speaker B setting only.2 Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Making MULTI-ZONE connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening LargeSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Press ControlVideo ANT MPX Signal SEL Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control ChapterHdmi Control Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter SetupInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuAUTOc Using other functionsSetting the Video options IMAGEhPrepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the display Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Resetting the system Default system settings Press Sound Retriever to confirmPreset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsCH + Controls for other componentsTV  VOL +Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control USB interfaceReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error showsImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyDTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24About Neural THX Surround Additional information About XMAbout Sirius About XM Radio XM Ready LegalStereo 2 channel signal formats PRO Logic aNeural THX b PRO Logic DTS +2 Pro Logic llx Music Multichannel signal formatsDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie a DTS +Neo6Dolby Digital Plus Straight decoding Direct Pure Direct Dolby Digital SurroundAdditional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound 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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