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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 Stereo 2 channel signal formats, 13Additional information, SBch Processing

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Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

13Additional information

Listening modes with different input signal formats

The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected.

Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

SBch Processing	Input signal format	Standard	Auto Surround
SBch Processing	Dolby Digital Plus	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	Stereo playback
ON/AUTO	Dolby TrueHD	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
(Automatically selects		2 Pro Logic llx GAME
6.1/7.1 channel		2 PRO LOGICa
decoding)		2 PRO LOGICa
	DTS-HD Master Audio	Stereo playback	As above
	DTS-HD
	DTS-EXPRESS

	Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
		2 Pro Logic llx GAME
		2 PRO LOGICa
		Neo:6 CINEMA
		Neo:6 MUSIC
	DTS Surround	As above	Neo:6 CINEMA

	SACD	As above	Stereo playback

	XM Radio	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	XM HD Surround
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
		2 Pro Logic llx GAME
		2 PRO LOGIC
		Neo:6 CINEMA
		Neo:6 MUSIC
		XM HD Surround
	Other stereo sources	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIE	Stereo playback
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
		2 Pro Logic llx GAME
		2 PRO LOGICa
		Neo:6 CINEMA
		Neo:6 MUSIC
		Neural THXb

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 Stereo 2 channel signal formats, 13Additional information, SBch Processing, Input signal format

Contents

VSX-1018AH-K AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVEROperating Instructions Register your product atOperating Environment VENTILATION CAUTION1Read these instructions 2Keep these instructions Wash hands after handling For U.S. and Australia ModelContents 06 Using the tuner03 Connecting your equipment 07 The System Setup menu10 Other Settings 11 Using other functions08 Other connections 09 HDMI ControlBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Installing the receiver 01Before you startChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteries5 minute guide 5 minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound4Follow the instructions on-screen 025 minute guide1Switch on the receiver and your TV Playing a source Problems when using the Auto MCACC Setup5 minute guide Better sound using Phase Control Phase Control ONPhase Control OFF 025 minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipmentChapter Rear panel03Connecting your equipment See Using SIRIUS Radio on pageSee Using the component video jacks on page See Connecting analog audio sources on pageConnecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 03Connecting your equipment Connecting using HDMI About HDMIConnecting your TV and DVD player Connecting your Blu-raydisc playerConnecting your equipment Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack cable03Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder 03Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Bare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections 03Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Connecting antennasConnecting external antennas •Plug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiver03Connecting your equipment Controls and displays Controls and displaysFront panel 13 14Operating range of remote control unit 04Controls and displaysDisplay Controls and displays04Controls and displays Remote control 5 Tuner/component control buttons/SETUP1 RECEIVER 2 Input source buttonsControls and displays 6 /// TUNE/ST /ENTERListening to your system 05Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsListening to your system Using Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectSelecting MCACC presets 05Listening to your systemListening to your system Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back mode 05Listening to your systemUsing the genre synchronizing function Listening to your systemAUTO sourcesUsing the tuner 06Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Tuning directly to a stationListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets Automatic MCACC Expert The System Setup menu07The System Setup menu Chapter The System Setup menu 07The System Setup menu Surround back speaker setting Manual MCACC setupThe System Setup menu 2Select the surround back speaker setting07The System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance The System Setup menu Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustStanding Wave How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional 07The System Setup menuUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional The System Setup menuData Management 07The System Setup menuChecking MCACC preset data Copying MCACC preset dataRenaming MCACC presets Clearing MCACC presets07The System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingChannel Level The System Setup menu4When you’re finished, press RETURN 2Select a setup optionSpeaker Distance X-Curve07The System Setup menu 1 Select ‘X-Curve’from the Manual SP Setup menuConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls208Other connections Connecting a USB device Connecting your USB device to the receiverOther connections Basic playback controlsUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverCompressed audio compatibility Other compatibility informationSaving channel presets Using XM HD SurroundUsing the XM Menu Listening to channel presetsUsing SIRIUS Radio Connecting your SiriusConnect TunerListening to SIRIUS Radio 08Other connectionsConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Using the SIRIUS MenuSaving channel presets Listening to channel presetsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemSelecting the multichannel analog inputs 08Other connectionsOther connections Bi-wiringyour speakersBi-ampingyour front speakers Connecting additional amplifiers MULTI-ZONElisteningMaking MULTI-ZONEconnections 08Other connectionsUsing the MULTI-ZONEcontrols Basic MULTI-ZONEsetup ZONESurround Back System MULTI-ZONEsetup ZONE MULTI-ZONElistening options08Other connections Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONEremote controls Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV Other connectionsUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 08Other connectionsSetting the HDMI options Setting the HDMI Control modeHDMI Control HDMI Control ChapterBefore using synchronization Canceling synchronized amp mode09HDMI Control Synchronized amp modeThe Input Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input function default and possible settings 10Other SettingsThe Other Setup menu ZONE Audio Setup Other SettingsMulti Channel Input Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVs OSD Adjustment10Other Settings 1 Select ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functionsSetting the Audio options Chapter11Using other functions Setting the Video options1 Press RECEIVER, then press VIDEO PARAMETER 3 Use / to set it as necessaryMaking an audio or a video recording Using other functions1 Select the source you want to record 2 Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsUsing other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyPreset code list Controlling the rest of your systemControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsCATV CD-R12Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsD.ACCESS D.ACCESSControlling the rest of your system the chain to the appropriate component.1Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information 13Additional information Chapterto see The Input Setup menu on page Additional informationSymptomRemedy Other audio problems 13Additional informationSymptom Speaker Setting on pageSettings VideoSymptom SymptomProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output DisplaySymptom the Manual MCACC setup onRemote control USB interfaceSymptom Operating range of remote control unit on pageHDMI Symptom13Additional information RemedyConfiguration A Configuration BXM radio messages Additional informationSIRIUS radio messages SymptomUpgrade XM Tuner XM Power ErrorAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyDolby Digital Dolby Digital PlusWindows Media Audio 9 Professional DTS-EXPRESSDTS Digital Surround DTS-ESAbout XM About Neural – THX SurroundAbout XM Radio XM Ready LegalStereo 2 channel signal formats Input signal format13Additional information SBch ProcessingInput signal format Additional informationSBch Processing StandardMultichannel signal formats Input signal format13Additional information SBch ProcessingInput signal format Additional informationSBch Processing StandardStream direct with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsMultichannel signal formats Input signal formatAdditional information Specifications Amplifier sectionAudio Section Composite Video Section13Additional information Cleaning the unit We Want You Listening For A Lifetime To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Additional informationPIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INCPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV