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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 User Manual

Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7
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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-1018AH-K
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Channels7.1
HDMI Version1.3a
Zone 2/Zone 3 OutputsZone 2
Network CapabilityNo
Audio D/A Converter192 kHz / 24-bit
HDMI SwitchingYes
Component Video Inputs3
Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 kHz
Input Sensitivity200 mV
HDMI Inputs3
Audio Formats SupportedDolby Digital, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6
Video Formats Supported1080p
Amplification TypeAnalog
Digital Audio Inputs2 Optical, 2 Coaxial
Video Inputs3 Composite
Video Outputs1 Composite
Audio Outputs7.1
HDMI FeaturesDeep Color, x.v.Color

Summary

Operating Instructions

Regulatory Compliance and Notices

FCC Declaration and Important Notices

Covers FCC compliance, important notices, and user information regarding operation.

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Symbols and Warnings

Explains critical safety symbols and provides warnings for safe operation.

Chapter 1: Before You Start

Product Features Overview

Describes key technologies like Advanced Direct Energy, MCACC, and format decoding.

Chapter 2: 5 Minute Guide

Home Theater Introduction and Quick Setup

Explains home theater concepts and provides a quick setup guide.

Automated Surround Sound Setup

Auto MCACC Setup Procedure

Step-by-step guide for automatic speaker and room calibration.

Auto MCACC Troubleshooting and Playback

Optimizing Sound with Phase Control

Better Sound Using Phase Control

Explains how Phase Control enhances sound reproduction.

Chapter 3: Connecting Your Equipment

Rear Panel Connections Overview

Identifies and describes all rear panel input/output terminals.

Connecting via HDMI

HDMI Connection Steps and Technology

Guides on connecting HDMI devices and understanding HDMI technology.

Connecting Audio/Video Sources

Speaker System Installation

Installing Your Speaker System

Guides on setting up front, center, surround, and surround back speakers.

Connecting the Speakers

Instructions for correctly connecting speaker wires to terminals.

Speaker Wiring and Placement

Optimal Speaker Placement

Provides guidelines for speaker placement to maximize sound quality.

Chapter 4: Controls and Displays

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identifies and explains the functions of front panel buttons and displays.

Remote Control Operation

Front Panel Display Indicators

Understanding the Display Indicators

Explains the meaning of various indicators on the receiver's display.

Remote Control Functions

Receiver and Input Source Controls

Describes buttons for controlling the receiver and selecting input sources.

Chapter 5: Listening to Your System

Auto Playback and Surround Sound Modes

Covers automatic source detection and standard surround modes.

Listening in Surround Sound

Explains how to select and use various surround sound listening modes.

Advanced Listening Modes

Front Stage Surround and Stream Direct

Front Stage Surround Advance

Describes creating surround effects using only front speakers.

Using Stream Direct Mode

Guides on bypassing processing for pure analog/digital sound.

Signal Input and Surround Processing

Virtual Surround Back Mode

Using Virtual Surround Back Mode

Simulates surround back channels without physical speakers.

Chapter 6: Using the Tuner

Tuning Radio Stations and Presets

Guides on tuning, saving, and listening to radio stations.

Chapter 7: The System Setup Menu

Making Receiver Settings via System Setup

Overview of accessing and navigating the System Setup menu.

Automatic MCACC (Expert) Setup

Detailed guide for advanced automatic room and speaker calibration.

Auto MCACC Setup Procedure

Configuring Auto MCACC Settings

Steps for selecting MCACC presets and customizing calibration parameters.

Auto MCACC Analysis and Data Check

Completing Auto MCACC Analysis

Instructions for confirming speaker configuration and analysis results.

MCACC Data Check Options

How to review individual MCACC settings like speaker size and distance.

Surround Back Speaker and Manual MCACC Setup

Surround Back Speaker Setting

Options for using surround back terminals for different setups.

Manual MCACC Setup Overview

Introduction to fine-tuning speaker settings manually.

Manual MCACC Fine-Tuning

Fine Channel Level and Speaker Distance Adjustment

Adjusting speaker levels and distances for optimal sound balance and depth.

Manual MCACC Advanced Adjustments

Standing Wave and EQ Adjust

Controls for reducing room resonance and manually adjusting EQ.

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Guide

EQ Adjust and Graphical Output Interpretation

Explains EQ adjustment and interpreting graphical frequency response.

Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional

Guide for manual calibration using direct sound and graphical output.

Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Details

Data Management for MCACC Presets

Managing MCACC Presets

Options for checking, copying, renaming, and clearing MCACC presets.

MCACC Preset Data Operations

Chapter 7: Manual Speaker Setup

Manual Speaker Setup Overview

Detailed manual configuration of speaker system parameters.

Manual Speaker Setup Details

Manual Speaker Setup Fine-Tuning

Chapter 8: Other Connections

Connecting and Playing USB Devices

Using SIRIUS Radio

Using with Pioneer Flat Panel TV

SR+ Mode Functionality

Chapter 9: HDMI Control

HDMI Control Overview and Connection

Introduces HDMI Control and connection steps.

HDMI Control Mode and Synchronization

Chapter 10: Other Settings

Input Configuration and Other Settings Menu

Chapter 11: Using Other Functions

Audio and Video Parameter Settings

Resetting the System

Resetting System to Factory Defaults

Procedure to restore all receiver settings to factory defaults.

Chapter 12: Controlling the Rest of Your System

Setting Remote for Other Components

Guides on programming the remote to control other devices.

Chapter 13: Additional Information

Troubleshooting: Power and Sound Issues

Solutions for common power-on failures and no sound problems.

Troubleshooting: Audio Output and Digital Issues

Troubleshooting: Audio Problems

Troubleshooting: Video and Settings Issues

Troubleshooting: Display and Format Indicators

Troubleshooting: Remote and USB Interface

Troubleshooting: HDMI Issues

HDMI Connection Information and XM Radio Errors

Surround Sound Formats: Dolby

Surround Sound Formats: DTS and WMA

Listening Modes Guide: Stereo Signals

Listening Modes Guide: Multichannel Signals

Multichannel Signal Formats (SBch ON)

Multichannel Signal Formats (SBch AUTO/OFF)

Stream Direct Mode Guide

Specifications

Amplifier, Audio, Video, Tuner, and Miscellaneous Specs

Technical specifications for receiver components and furnished parts.

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