Plug the power cord into a power outlet | Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7

03Connecting your equipment

Plugging in the receiver

Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.

Caution

•Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.

•The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation.

•Make sure the blue  STANDBY/ON light has gone out before unplugging.

•Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver, Plug the power cord into a power outlet

Contents

VSX-1018AH-K Operating Environment Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number VSX-1018AH-K Responsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Hdmi Control Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Installing the receiver Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteries Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Follow the instructions on-screen Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to play Better sound using Phase Control Phase Control onPhase Control OFF Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment When making cable connections About the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About Hdmi Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-ray disc playerConnect using a standard video cable Connect using an Hdmi cable For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Using the component video jacks Connecting digital audio sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection.2 Use a three-way component video cable Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Use a coaxial cable for the connection Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections Connecting antennas Connecting external antennas Connecting your equipment Plugging in the receiver Plug the power cord into a power outlet Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel 13 14 Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysSpeakers Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVER TV Ctrl SOURCEMute Receiver Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Using the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening in stereo Pro Logic IIx Music See 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 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode SBch Standard Type of sourcePro Logic Auto Using the genre synchronizing function ModePro Logic Neo6 DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radio Using the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu 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 Adjust the level of the left channel Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data Management Checking Mcacc preset data Copying Mcacc preset dataRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionAdjust the level of each channel using / Channel Level Speaker Distance Curve Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections Chapter Switching the iPod controls2 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.3Other connections Basic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverSwitch on the receiver and your TV Basic playback controls Using XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Saving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundUsing the XM Menu Listening to XM Radio Using Sirius Radio Connecting your SiriusConnect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Press / to select the channel preset you want Speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemAre for the Speaker B setting only.2 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your front speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Other connections Connecting additional amplifiers MULTI-ZONE listeningMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Large Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Basic MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening options Connecting an IR receiver MULTI-ZONE remote controlsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press Control Video ANT MPX Signal SEL Setting the Hdmi options Setting the Hdmi Control modeHdmi Control Hdmi Control Chapter Synchronized amp mode Before using synchronizationHdmi Control About Hdmi Control Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Setup Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Press Receiver on the remote control, then press Setup Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menu Using other functions Setting the Video optionsUse / to select the setting you want to adjust Press RECEIVER, then press Video Parameter Making an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPrepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etc Using the sleep timer Switching the speaker impedanceChecking your system settings Dimming the display Resetting the system Default system settingsPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Press Sound Retriever to confirm Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyPreset code list Controlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor  & EnterHDD Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information Chapter SymptomRemedy Additional information Other audio problems Settings Video Signal SEL button Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control USB interface Or other setting for your component Other setting for your componentReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Hdcp Error shows Configuration a Configuration BImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection XM radio messages Symptom Cause Action Sirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats Dolby Windows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS Digital SurroundDTS Neo6 DTS 96/24 Additional information About XM About Neural THX SurroundAbout XM Radio XM Ready Legal XM Ready Subscription 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 GamePRO Logic 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 To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Electronics USA INC Pioneer Electronics of CANADA, INCPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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