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03Connecting your equipment

11SIRIUS Radio input

See Using SIRIUS Radio on page 56.

12ZONE 2 audio/video outputs

Use to connect a second receiver in a separate room.

See MULTI-ZONE listening on page 60.

13 Component video connections (x4)

Use the inputs to connect any video source that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. Use the output for connection to a monitor or TV.

See Using the component video jacks on page 19.

14Stereo analog audio source inputs/(outputs) (x3) Use for connection to audio sources such as CD players, tape decks, turntables, etc.

See Connecting analog audio sources on page 20.

15Multichannel pre-amplifier outputs

Use to connect separate amplifiers for front, center, surround, surround back and subwoofer channels.

See Connecting additional amplifiers on page 60 (see also Installing your speaker system on page 21 for powered subwoofer connection).

16 AM and FM antenna terminals

Use to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for radio broadcasts.

See Connecting antennas on page 23.

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Connecting your equipment

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VSX-1018AH-K Model Number VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi Control Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteries Introduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround Sound Follow the instructions on-screen Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to play Phase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About Hdmi Connect using a standard video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connect using an Hdmi cable For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use an optical cable for the connection.2 Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cable About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Use a coaxial cable for the connection Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Banana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Plug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 13 14 Speakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER Mute TV CtrlSOURCE Receiver Auto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround sound Listening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Pro Logic IIx Music See Selecting Mcacc presets Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Hdmi Digital Analog Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Pro Logic Using the Virtual Surround Back modeSBch Standard Type of source Auto Pro Logic Neo6 Using the genre synchronizing functionMode DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Saving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radio Listening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menu Mcacc If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker Distance Adjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data Management Renaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presets Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the level of each channel using / Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Channel Level Speaker Distance Curve Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections Chapter Other connections Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Basic playback controls Switch on the receiver and your TV Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Basic playback controls Compressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Using the XM Menu Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Listening to XM Radio Listening to Sirius Radio Using Sirius RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Connecting the multichannel analog inputsUsing the Sirius Menu Press / to select the channel preset you want Are for the Speaker B setting only.2 Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Connect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Large Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening options Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Press Control Video ANT MPX Signal SEL Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control Chapter Hdmi Control Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi Control Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Setup Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Press Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio Setup Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Setting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Use / to select the setting you want to adjust Using other functionsSetting the Video options Press RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Prepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc Checking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the display Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Sound Retriever to confirm Preset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other components HDD Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor & Enter Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information Chapter SymptomRemedy Additional information Other audio problems Settings Video Display Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control USB interface Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error shows Important information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B XM radio messages Symptom Cause Action Sirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby DTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24 About XM Radio XM Ready Legal Additional information About XMAbout Neural THX Surround XM Ready Subscription ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsSBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround PRO Logic Pro Logic ll MoviePro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll Game Pro Logic ll Movie Pro Logic ll Music Pro Logic ll Game Multichannel signal formats PCM Direct Pure Direct Dolby Digital Surround Additional information Specifications Additional information Cleaning the unit Decibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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