About the video converter | Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 manual

Connecting your equipment

When making cable connections

•To avoid hum, do not lay connected cables over the top of the receiver.

•When connecting optical cables, be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket.

•When storing optical cable, coil loosely. The cable may be damaged if bent around sharp corners.

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About the video converter

The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver’s HDMI video outputs when connecting this

video source.1

If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 67), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).

		Terminal for connection	Terminal for connection
		with source device	with TV monitor
	quality
	picture	HDMI IN	HDMI OUT
		HDMI IN	HDMI OUT
	High	Y	Y
	High	PB	PB
		PB	PB
		PR	PR
		COMPONENT VIDEO IN	COMPONENT VIDEO
			MONITOR OUT
		VIDEO IN	VIDEO
			MONITOR OUT

Video signals can be output

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Note

1• If the video signal does not appear on your TV or flat panel TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 72) OFF.

•The ZONE 2 video input can also be converted. For details, see Setting the Video options on page 72.

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 Connecting your equipment When making cable connections, About the video converter

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 Name Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Hdmi Control Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connections Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Listening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater Follow the instructions on-screen Select the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control OFF Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment About the video converter Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi Connect using an Hdmi cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player Connect using a standard video cable For 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.2 Use a coaxial cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Bare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting external antennas Connecting antennas Plug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver 13 14 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display RECEIVER Controls and displays Remote control Receiver TV CtrlSOURCE Mute Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Pro Logic IIx Music See Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Listening in stereo Listening 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 Logic DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Using the genre synchronizing functionMode Pro Logic Neo6 Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presets Select the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu Mcacc System Setup menu If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration OSD.1 Manual Mcacc setup Surround back speaker setting Fine Speaker Distance Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel Level Select ‘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 Control Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select the channels you want and adjust to your liking Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Clearing Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Channel Level Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Adjust the level of each channel using / Curve Speaker Distance Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections Basic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3 Other connections Basic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver Switch on the receiver and your TV Using XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Listening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Using the XM Menu Using 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.2 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Speaker B setupSwitching the speaker system Are for the Speaker B setting only.2 Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Large Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening Making MULTI-ZONE connections MULTI-ZONE listening options Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Press Control Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Use the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Video ANT MPX Signal SEL Hdmi Control Chapter Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control About Hdmi Control Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization Hdmi Control Setup Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menu Press Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Input function default and possible settings Zone Audio Setup Multi Channel Input Setup Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the Audio options Press RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Using other functionsSetting the Video options Use / to select the setting you want to adjust Tune 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 record Dimming the display Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settings Press Sound Retriever to confirm Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Preset code list Controls for TVs Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor  & EnterHDD Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional information Additional information SymptomRemedy Other audio problems Video Settings Signal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay USB interface Remote control Hdcp Error shows Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Receiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature XM radio messages Configuration aConfiguration B Important information regarding the Hdmi connection Sirius radio messages Symptom Cause Action Dolby Additional information Surround sound formats DTS 96/24 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS Neo6 XM Ready Subscription Additional information About XMAbout Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready Legal Stereo 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 Logic Multichannel signal formats PCM Dolby Digital Surround Direct Pure Direct Additional 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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