Using the genre synchronizing function | Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7

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	SBch		Standard
Type of source	Processing /	Multichannel		Stereo sources	Advanced
Type of source	Virtual SB			Stereo sources	surround
	Virtual SB				surround
	mode	sources	2Pro Logic IIx	2 Pro Logic	Neo:6

Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD	ON			a	c
encoded stereo sources
encoded stereo sources	AUTO		b		c
	AUTO		b		c
					
DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD/	ON
DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo
DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo

sources	AUTO

a.Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. b.Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.

c.Advanced surround mode may not be available depending on the input signal.

d.Only applicable when two surround back speakers are connected. Also, depending on the input signal, it may happen that no sound is output from the surround back speakers.

Using the genre synchronizing function

This feature automatically selects the most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source currently being played back on a Pioneer DVD recorder supporting HDMI

Control connected to this receiver via HDMI.1 For details on HDMI Control, see About HDMI Control on page 66.

INPUT					MEM
SELECT		DIMMER	AUDIO	DISPLAY	CH
1	2	3
GENRE	MCACC	SLEEP	TV CTRL		RECEIVER
			TV CTRL		RECEIVER
4	5	6
SR+	SBch	A.ATT
7	8	9
D.ACCESS	CH LEVEL	CLASS		MAIN	ZONE 2
	0	ENTER

1Press RECEIVER, then press GENRE while the source assigned to a genre is being played back.

The most appropriate Advanced Surround mode for the source being played back is automatically selected.

Note

1• This feature is available only when the source being played back is assigned to a genre. When the source has no genre assigned to, NO GENRE appears showing that this feature is not available.

•Make sure that HDMI Control is set to ON. When OFF is selected, CANNOT SELECT appears showing that this feature is not available (see Setting the HDMI options on page 65).

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Using the genre synchronizing function, Mode, Pro Logic Neo6, Sources

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 Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start 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 Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter 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 Banana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers 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 Speakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays 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 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 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 Select an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then 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 Compressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to XM Radio Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Using the XM Menu Listening to Sirius Radio Using Sirius RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner 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 Connect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers 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 HDD Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor & Enter Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional information Additional information SymptomRemedy Other audio problems Video Settings Display Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output 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 ON/AUTO Stereo 2 channel signal formatsSBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround 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 Decibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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