Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Resetting the system, Default system settings

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Using other functions

The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each:

Input source

↓

Surround Back Processing

↓

MCACC preset

↓

ZONE 2

↓

HDMI Control

2When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this.

1Switch the receiver into standby.

2While holding down the front panel STEREO/A.L.C button, press and hold  STANDBY/ON for about two seconds.

The display shows RESET?.

3Press the front panel AUTO SURR/STREAM DIRECT button.

The display shows OK.

4Press SOUND RETRIEVER to confirm.

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings.

•Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged.

Default system settings

Setting			Default
HDMI Audio			Amp

HDMI Control			ON

Digital Video Conversion			ON

Speakers			A

Surround Back System			Normal

Speaker System		Front	SMALL

		Center	SMALL

		Surr	SMALL

		SB	SMALLx2

		SW	YES

Crossover			80 Hz

X-Curve			OFF

Inputs

See Input function default and possible settings on page 68.

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	Setting		Default
	MULTI-ZONE
	Zone 2 Volume Type		Variable

	Zone 2 Volume		–60 dB

	SR+
	SR+ Control On/Off		OFF

	SR+ Volume Control On/Off		OFF

	Monitor Out		OFF

	DSP
	Surround back channel Processing		ON

	Phase Control		ON

	Sound Retriever		OFF

	Sound Delay		0.0 frame

	Dual Mono		CH1

	DRC		OFF

	SACD Gain		0 dB

	LFE Attenuate		0 dB

	Auto delay		OFF

	Digital Safety		OFF

	Effect Level	Extended Stereo	90

		Other modes	50

	2 PL II Music	Center Width	3
	Options
	Options	Dimension	0
		Dimension	0

		Panorama	OFF

	Neo:6 Options	Center Image	3 (Neo:6 Music)
			10 (Neo:6
			Cinema)

	All Inputs	Listening Mode	AUTO
		(2 ch)	SURROUND

		Listening Mode	AUTO
		(x ch)	SURROUND

		Listening Mode	STEREO
		(HP)

See also Setting the Audio options on page 71 for other default DSP settings.

MCACC

	MCACC Position Memory		M1: MEMORY 1

	Channel Level (M1–M6)		0.0 dB

	Speaker Distance (M1–M6)		10’00’’
			(10 ft. 00 in.)

	Standing Wave	ATT	0.0 dB
	(M1–M6)
	(M1–M6)	SWch Wide Trim	0.0 dB
		SWch Wide Trim	0.0 dB

	EQ Data (M1–M6)	All channels/bands	0.0 dB

		EQ Wide Trim	0.0 dB

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Contents VSX-1018AH-K Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Model Number VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party NameRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Select the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourcePhase Control indicator on the front panel lights Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control OFFConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnect using an Hdmi cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connect using a standard video cableFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use a three-way component video cable Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use an optical cable for the connection.2Use a coaxial cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver13 14 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver TV CtrlSOURCE MuteListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackPro Logic IIx Music See Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Listening in stereoListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingHdmi Digital Analog Auto Using the Virtual Surround Back modeSBch Standard Type of source Pro LogicDTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Using the genre synchronizing functionMode Pro Logic Neo6Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMcacc System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingFine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSelect ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave ControlAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select the channels you want and adjust to your likingUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press EnterChannel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using /Curve Speaker DistanceOther connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Other connectionsBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Switch on the receiver and your TVUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Listening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Using the XM MenuUsing Sirius Radio Connecting your SiriusConnect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Press / to select the channel preset you want Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the Sirius Menu Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Are for the Speaker B setting only.2Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connectionsMULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZonePress Control Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volumeVideo ANT MPX Signal SEL Hdmi Control Chapter Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi ControlAbout Hdmi Control Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization Hdmi ControlSetup Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuPress Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settingsZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupSelect the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuPress Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio optionsPress RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Using other functionsSetting the Video options Use / to select the setting you want to adjustTune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordDimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsPress Sound Retriever to confirm Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct buttonControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Preset code listControls for TVs Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor  & EnterHDD Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information SymptomRemedyOther audio problems Video SettingsSignal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay USB interface Remote controlHdcp Error shows Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor featureXM radio messages Configuration aConfiguration B Important information regarding the Hdmi connectionSirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6XM Ready Subscription Additional information About XMAbout Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready LegalStereo 2 channel signal formats SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto SurroundON/AUTO Pro Logic ll Movie Pro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll Game Pro Logic ll MoviePro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll Game PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats PCM Dolby Digital Surround Direct Pure DirectAdditional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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