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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

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Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support at the above listed number for assistance.

Pioneer Electronics Service, Inc.

P.O. BOX 1760, Long Beach,

CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.

Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian

Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.

Alternatively, please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address:

Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.

Customer Satisfaction Department

300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2

1-877-283-5901

905-479-4411

For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.

Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à la clientèle de Pioneer:

Pioneer Électroniques du Canada, Inc. Service Clientèle

300, Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2 1-877-283-5901 905-479-4411

Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit.

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PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411

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178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300

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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 ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore 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 SoundFollow the instructions on-screen 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 Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear 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 speakersPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana 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 13 14Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers 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 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 SBch Standard Type of sourcePro Logic AutoUsing the genre synchronizing function ModePro Logic Neo6 DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereoUsing 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 Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect 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 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3Other connections Basic playback controlsOther connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverSwitch 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 SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius RadioListening to Sirius Radio Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Press / to select the channel preset you wantSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemAre 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 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 optionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterMaking 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  & Enter Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorHDD Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterSymptomRemedy Additional informationOther audio problems Settings VideoProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay 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 messagesSymptom Cause Action Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24Additional information About XM About Neural THX SurroundAbout XM Radio XM Ready Legal XM Ready SubscriptionSBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO Pro Logic ll Movie Pro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll GamePRO Logic Pro Logic ll Movie Pro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll GameMultichannel signal formats PCM Direct Pure Direct Dolby Digital SurroundAdditional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Electronics USA INC Pioneer Electronics of CANADA, INCPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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