Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Controls and displays Remote control, Receiver

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04Controls and displays

Remote control

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

SOURCE

1

 

 

 

 

 

13

 

DVD

 

BD

 

TV

HDMI

2

DVR 1

DVR 2

CD

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM/AM

 

XM

SIRIUS

iPod USB

 

 

INPUT

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

3

 

GENRE

MCACC

SLEEP

3

4

 

 

5

 

6

SR+

 

SBch

 

A.ATT

 

7

 

 

8

 

9

 

D.ACCESS

CH LEVEL

CLASS

 

 

 

 

0

 

ENTER

 

 

 

INPUT

 

MASTER

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

4

TV CONTROL

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CH

 

 

VOL

 

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

5

PARAMETER

 

 

 

 

PARAMETER

EXIT

TUNE

TOOLS

TOP MENU

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

T.EDIT

ST

 

ENTER

 

ST

 

 

 

 

CATEGORY

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

SETUP

TUNE

 

 

 

iPod CTRL

 

 

 

 

7

AUTO/

STEREO/

 

BD MENU

DIRECT

 

A.L.C.

STANDARD ADV SURR

HDD

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

THX

 

STATUS

PHASE

8

ANT

 

 

MPX

SIGNAL SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEM

9

AUDIO

DISPLAY

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

TV CTRL

 

 

RECEIVER

 

 

 

 

 

16

11

 

MAIN

 

ZONE 2

RECEIVER

The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system (press the corresponding input source button to access):

White – Receiver controls (see below)

Blue – Other controls (page 78)

1 RECEIVER

This switches between standby and on for this receiver.

2 Input source buttons

Press to select control of other components (see

Controlling the rest of your system on page 76).

3Number buttons and other receiver/component controls

Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 36) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.

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ENTER can be used to enter commands for TV or DTV, and also to select a disc in a multi-CD player.

Press RECEIVER first to access:

INPUT SELECT – Use to select the input source. DIMMER – Dims or brightens the display (page 74).

GENRE – Automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the genre of the source currently being played back (this feature is available only when a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI Control is connected to this receiver via HDMI)

(page 35).

MCACC – Press to switch between MCACC presets (page 32).

SLEEP – Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before sleep (page 74).

SR+ – Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 64).

SBch – Use to select the surround/virtual back channel mode (page 33).

A.ATT – Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion (page 74).

CH LEVEL – Press repeatedly to select a channel, then use / to adjust the level (page 49).

Press FM/AM first to access:

D.ACCESS – After pressing, you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons (page 36).

CLASS – Switches between the three banks (classes) of radio station presets (page 36).

4 TV CONTROL buttons

These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CTRL button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CTRL input source button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 77 for more on this).

TV – Use to turn on/off the power of the TV. INPUT – Use to select the TV input signal. CH +/– – Use to select channels.

VOL +/– – Use to adjust the volume on your TV.

5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP

These button controls can be accessed after you have selected the corresponding input source button (DVD, DVR1, TV, etc.). The T.EDIT tuner controls are explained from page 36.

Press RECEIVER first to access:

AUDIO PARAMETER – Use to access the Audio options (page 71).

VIDEO PARAMETER – Use to access the Video options (page 72).

SETUP – Use to access the System Setup menu (page 38).

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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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