Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Remote control, USB interface

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Remote control

Symptom	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 8).
	• Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 feet) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
	Operating range of remote control unit on page 26).
	• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
	• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
	• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this
	receiver’s sensor on page 79).

Other components can’t be	• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
operated with the system	• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.
remote.

The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a
the connected components	Pioneer flat panel TV on page 63).
can’t be operated with the	• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the
remote.	SR feature to work.
	• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer
	equipment.

USB interface

Symptom	Remedy
USB mass storage device is	• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.
not recognized by the receiver.	• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.
	• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not supported).
	• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.

USB ERROR3 shows in the	• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in Important on page 53 of
display when connecting a	Connecting a USB device, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your
USB device.	dealer for servicing.

Can’t play audio files.	• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit
	rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see Compressed audio compatibility on page 54). This is not a
	malfunction.

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Contents VSX-1018AH-K Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Operating EnvironmentModel 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 Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Hdmi ControlBefore you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start Installing the receiverChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guide Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPlaying a source Select the input source you want to playPhase Control on Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control OFF Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using HdmiConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnect using a standard video cable Connect using an Hdmi cableFor a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Connecting digital audio sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection.2 Use a three-way component video cableConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a coaxial cable for the connectionConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemPlacing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiverControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel 13 14Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote controlSOURCE TV CtrlMute ReceiverListening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Advanced surround effectsListening 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 SBch Standard Type of source Using the Virtual Surround Back modePro Logic AutoMode Using the genre synchronizing functionPro Logic Neo6 DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereoUsing the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustMcacc System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuHow to interpret the graphical output How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect 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 Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuCopying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSpeaker Setting System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuConfirm your selected setup option Select a setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Channel LevelCurve Speaker DistanceConnecting your iPod to the receiver Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections ChapterPress iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Switching the iPod controls2Other connections Basic playback controlsConnecting your USB device to the receiver Other connections Connecting a USB deviceSwitch on the receiver and your TV Basic playback controlsConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioCompressed audio compatibility Using XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsUsing the XM Menu Listening to XM RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius RadioListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius Menu Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Press / to select the channel preset you wantSwitching the speaker system Speaker B setupAre 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 MULTI-ZONE listening Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMaking MULTI-ZONE connections LargeBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press ControlVideo ANT MPX Signal SEL Setting the Hdmi Control mode Setting the Hdmi optionsHdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Synchronized amp modeHdmi Control About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu SetupOther Setup menu Other SettingsInput function default and possible settings Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupZone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input SetupOSD Adjustment SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantUsing other functions Chapter Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuSetting the Video options Using other functionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video ParameterSelect the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingPrepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayDefault system settings Resetting the systemPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Sound Retriever to confirmSelecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs Controlling the rest of your systemControls for other components  & Enter Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorHDD Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information SymptomRemedyOther audio problems Video SettingsProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay USB interface Remote controlOther setting for your component Or other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error showsConfiguration B Configuration aImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsDTS Digital Surround Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24About Neural THX Surround Additional information About XMAbout XM Radio XM Ready Legal XM Ready SubscriptionSBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO Pro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll Game Pro Logic ll MoviePRO Logic Pro Logic ll Movie Pro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll GameMultichannel signal formats PCM Dolby Digital Surround Direct Pure DirectAdditional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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