Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Professional Calibration EQ graphical output, Display, Signal SEL button

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Professional Calibration EQ graphical output

Symptom

Remedy

The EQ response displayed in

• There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJUST in the

the graphical output following

Auto MCACC Setup) due to adjustments made to compensate for room characteristics to achieve

calibration does not appear

optimal sound.

entirely flat.

• Areas of the graph may appear identical (before and after) when there is little or no adjustment

 

needed.

 

• The graph may appear to have shifted vertically when comparing before and after measurements.

 

 

EQ adjustments made using

• Despite level adjustments being made, the filters used for analysis may not display these

the Manual MCACC setup on

adjustments in the graphical output. However, these adjustments are taken this into account by the

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filters dedicated to overall system calibration.

change the graphical output.

 

Lower frequency response curves do not seem to have been calibrated for SMALL speakers.

•Low frequencies used in bass management (the subwoofer channel) will not change for speakers that have been specified as SMALL in the configuration, or do not output these frequencies.

•Calibration is performed, but due to your speakers’ low frequency limitations, no measurable sound is output for display.

Display

Symptom

Remedy

The display is dark or off.

• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

 

 

After making an adjustment

• Press DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to select a different brightness.

the display goes off.

 

 

 

You can’t get DIGITAL to

• Check the digital connections and make sure that the digital inputs are assigned correctly (see The

display when using the

Input Setup menu on page 67).

SIGNAL SEL button.

• If the multichannel analog inputs are selected, select a different input source.

 

 

The Dolby/DTS indicator

• These indicators do dot light if playback is paused.

doesn’t light when playing

• Check the playback (especially the digital output) settings of the source component.

Dolby/DTS software.

 

 

 

When playing a DVD-Audio

• This is not a malfunction. 96 kHz audio from DVD-Audio discs is only output from the analog

disc, the DVD player display

outputs of the DVD player. This receiver cannot show the playback sample rate when using the

shows 96 kHz. However, the

analog inputs.

receiver’s display does not.

 

 

 

During playback of a DTS 96/24

• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

source, the display doesn’t

 

show 96 kHz.

 

 

 

When playing Dolby Digital or

• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.

DTS sources, the receiver’s

• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

format indicators do not light.

• Check that the player isn’t set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.

 

• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.

 

 

When playing certain discs,

• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what

none of the receiver’s format

audio tracks are recorded on the disc.

indicators light.

 

 

 

When playing a disc with the

• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 33).

listening mode set to Auto

• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is

Surround, the 2PL II or Neo:6

not a malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.

indicator lights on the receiver.

 

 

 

During playback of a Surround

• The source may be Dolby Surround EX/DTS-ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1

EX or DTS-ES source on the

compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 33), then switch

SBch AUTO setting, the EX

to the Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 30).

and ES indicators don’t light, or

 

the signal is not properly

 

processed.

 

 

 

During playback of DVD-Audio,

• This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a

the display shows PCM.

malfunction.

 

 

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Contents VSX-1018AH-K Operating Environment Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel 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 Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi ControlFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundStart Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playBetter sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control OFF 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 HdmiConnecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerConnect using a standard video cable Connect using an Hdmi cableFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection.2 Use a three-way component video cableConnecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder 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 outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 12 13Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERTV Ctrl SOURCEMute ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo 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 Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu McaccIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupAdjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Standing WaveHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional 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 ManagementChecking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSystem Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Channel LevelSpeaker Distance CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterSwitching the iPod controls2 Other connectionsBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverSwitch on the receiver and your TV Basic playback controlsUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsUsing the XM Menu Listening to XM RadioUsing Sirius Radio Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerPress Sirius to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the Sirius MenuPress / to select the channel preset you want Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2Speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemAre for the Speaker B setting only.2 Selecting the multichannel analog inputsBi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections LargeUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsConnecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlVideo ANT MPX Signal SEL Setting the Hdmi options Setting the Hdmi Control modeHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterSynchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu SetupOther Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsAUTOc IMAGEhMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPrepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcUsing the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the displayResetting the system Default system settingsPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Sound Retriever to confirmSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components TV CH + VOL +Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control USB interfaceOr other setting for your component Other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About XM About SiriusAbout Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready LegalStereo 2 channel signal formats PRO Logic aNeural THX b PRO Logic Multichannel signal formats DTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie aDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Music 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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