Multichannel signal formats | Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 guide

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Multichannel signal formats

SBch Processing	Input signal format	Standard	Auto Surround
SBch Processing	Dolby Digital Plus	Straight decoding	Straight decoding
ON	Dolby TrueHD
(7.1 channel decoding	DTS-HD
used for all sources)	DTS-HD Master Audio
	DTS-HD Master Audio
	WMA9 Pro
	PCM
	(6.1/7.1 channel)

	Dolby Digital Plus	Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX
	Dolby TrueHD	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa
	(5.1 channel)	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
	DTS-EXPRESS	Straight decoding	Straight decoding
	DTS-HD
	DTS-HD Master Audio
	(5.1 channel)

	Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX
	(6.1 channel flagged)	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIEa
		2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
	DTS-ES	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)	DTS-ES(Matrix/Discrete)
	(6.1 channel sources/	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa
	6.1 channel flagged)	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
		DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
	DTS and DTS 96/24	DTS+Neo:6	DTS+Neo:6
	(5.1 channel encoding)	DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa
		DTS+2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
	Dolby Digital	Dolby Digital EX	Dolby Digital EX
	WMA9 Pro	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa	2 Pro Logic llx MOVIEa
	PCM	2 Pro Logic llx MUSIC
	(5.1 channel encoding)

	SACD	As above	As above
	(5.1 channel encoding)

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Multichannel signal formats

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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 FeaturesBefore you start Chapter 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 Connecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel 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 Placing the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections 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 Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitSpeakers 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 Using Stream Direct Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceSelecting Mcacc presets Using surround back channel processing Choosing the input signalHdmi Digital Analog 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 ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect an option and 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 Connecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioCompressed audio compatibility Using the XM Menu Saving channel presetsUsing XM HD Surround Listening to XM Radio Connecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius RadioListening to Sirius Radio 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 Bi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below 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  & Enter Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorHDD Additional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information Chapter SymptomRemedy Additional information Other audio problems Settings Video Professional Calibration EQ graphical output Signal SEL buttonDisplay 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 SBch Processing Input signal format Standard Auto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsON/AUTO 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 Once you have established a comfortable sound level To establish a safe levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. 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