10Other Settings

Input function default and possible settings

The terminals on the rear of the receiver generally correspond to the name of one of the input source functions. If you have connected components to this receiver differently from (or in addition to) the defaults below, see The Input Setup menu on page 67 to tell the receiver how you’ve connected up. The dots () indicate possible assignments.

Input source

 

Input Terminals

 

Digital

HDMI

Component

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

COAX 1

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BD

 

(BD)

 

 

 

 

 

TV SAT

OPT 1

a

DVR1

OPT 2

a

DVR2

 

a

VIDEO

(Fixed)

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 1

 

(HDMI-1)

 

 

 

 

 

HDMI 2

 

(HDMI-2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPod USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIRIUS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD

COAX 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FM/AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.With HDMI Control set to ON, assignments cannot be made (see HDMI Control on page 65).

The Other Setup menu

The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.

 

 

 

 

PARAMETER

 

PARAMETER

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

TUNE

TOOLS

MEM

RECEIVER

 

 

SOURCE

TOP MENU

 

AUDIO DISPLAY

CH

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T.EDIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

TV CTRL

RECEIVER

DVD

BD

TV

HDMI

ST

ST

 

DVR 1

DVR 2

CD

CD-R

CATEGORY

 

RETURN

 

FM/AM

XM

SIRIUS

iPod USB

SETUP

TUNE

MAIN

ZONE 2

iPod CTRL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. Use the  RECEIVER button to switch on.

2Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press

the SETUP.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use / // and ENTER to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

3Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER.

System Setup MENU

 

7.Other Setup

1

. Auto

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

2

. Surround Back System

 

 

a . Multi

Ch In Setup

 

3

. Manual MCACC

 

 

b . ZONE Audio Setup

 

4

. Data

Management

 

 

c . SR+

Setup

5

. Manual SP Setup

 

 

d . HDMI Control Setup

6

. Input

Setup

 

 

e . OSD

Adjustment

 

7

. Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

:Exit

 

 

 

:Return

4 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

Multi Ch In Setup – Specifies the optional settings for a multi-channel input.

ZONE Audio Setup – Specifies your volume setting for a MULTI-ZONE setup (see ZONE Audio Setup on page 69).

SR+ Setup – Specifies how you want to control your Pioneer flat panel TV (see SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs on page 70).

HDMI Control Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting HDMI Control (see Setting the HDMI Control mode on page 65).

OSD Adjustment – Adjusts the position of the on- screen display on your TV (see OSD Adjustment on page 70).

5Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K manual Other Settings, Other Setup menu, Input function default and possible settings

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.

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