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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K User Manual

Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K
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VSX-1018AH-S
VSX-1018AH-K
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
Operating Instructions
VSX-1018AH_HY.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:08 PM

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Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Specifications

General IconGeneral
Impedance6 Ω
RMS rated power150 W
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)92 dB
Frequency band0.005 — 100 GHz
Dimensions (WxDxH)420 x 433 x 173 mm
Power requirements220 — 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Connectivity technologyWired
Headphone outputs1
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Product colorBlack
Power consumption (standby)0.75 W
Power consumption (typical)410 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight13300 g

Summary

01 Before You Start

Features and Initial Setup

Details receiver features like Advanced Direct Energy, MCACC, THX, Dolby/DTS support, and initial setup steps.

02 5 Minute Guide

Home Theater Introduction and Basic Setup

Introduces home theater concepts and guides a quick surround sound setup.

03 Connecting Your Equipment

Rear Panel Connections and Cable Management

Details receiver's rear panel terminals and provides cable connection advice.

HDMI and Digital/Analog Audio/Video Connections

Guides connecting various digital/analog sources including HDMI, TV, DVD, Blu-ray, and audio.

Speaker System Installation and Wiring

Instructions for installing speakers, connecting wires, and placing them optimally.

Antenna Connections and THX Speaker Setup

Details antenna setup and placement guidelines for THX speaker systems.

Receiver Power-Up and External Antennas

Provides instructions for safely plugging in the receiver and connecting external antennas.

04 Controls and Displays

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Identifies and describes front panel controls, indicators, and the remote sensor.

Remote Control Functions and Operation Range

Details remote functions, operating range, and display indicators.

05 Listening to Your System

Playback Modes and Surround Sound Options

Covers auto playback, surround sound, THX, Advanced Surround, and stereo modes.

Stream Direct, MCACC Presets, and Input Signal Selection

Explains Stream Direct, MCACC presets, and how to choose input signals.

Surround Back Channel and Virtual Surround Modes

Guides on using surround back channels and virtual surround effects.

Genre Synchronizing Function

Explains automatic selection of Advanced Surround mode based on genre.

06 Using the Tuner

Radio Tuning and Preset Management

Guides tuning radio, saving presets, naming stations, and using RDS.

RDS Information Display and EON Feature

Explains displaying RDS information and using the EON feature.

07 The System Setup Menu

Receiver Settings and Automatic MCACC Calibration

Guides navigating setup menu and performing expert automatic MCACC calibration.

Manual Speaker Configuration and Calibration

Details manual MCACC setup, channel levels, speaker distance, and EQ adjustments.

Data Management and MCACC Preset Handling

Covers managing MCACC presets: checking, renaming, copying, and clearing.

Speaker Settings and Advanced Calibration Options

Guides manual speaker setup, X-Curve, and THX audio settings.

08 Other Connections

iPod and USB Device Connectivity

Instructions for connecting and playing music from iPod and USB devices.

Analog Audio, Speaker B, and Bi-Wiring

Covers multichannel analog inputs, Speaker B setup, bi-amping, and bi-wiring.

MULTI-ZONE Setup and IR Receiver Connection

Details MULTI-ZONE listening, connections, controls, and IR receiver setup.

12 Volt Trigger, Pioneer TV SR+ Mode, and PC Connection

Covers auto power control, Pioneer TV integration, and PC connection for MCACC.

09 HDMI Control

HDMI Control Setup and Operation

Guides making HDMI control connections, setting options, and understanding synchronization.

10 Other Settings

Input Setup Menu and Configuration

Guides setting up input functions, naming inputs, and configuring 12V trigger.

Other Setup Menu: Multi Channel, ZONE Audio, SR+, HDMI, OSD

Covers Multi Channel Input, ZONE Audio, SR+, HDMI Control, and OSD adjustments.

11 Using Other Functions

Audio Options and Video Settings

Details audio adjustments (EQ, Delay) and video settings (brightness, contrast).

Recording, Signal Level, Sleep Timer, and Display Adjustments

Covers recording, analog signal attenuation, sleep timer, and display dimming.

Speaker Impedance, System Settings, and System Reset

Guides setting speaker impedance, checking system settings, and resetting the system.

Default System Settings

Lists the factory default settings for various receiver parameters.

12 Controlling the Rest of Your System

Remote Control Setup for Components

Guides setting up the remote to control other components via preset codes.

TV and Component Remote Control Functions

Details remote functions for controlling TVs and other components.

Pioneer Component Linking and IR Receiver

Explains linking Pioneer components and connecting an IR receiver.

13 Additional Information

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Addresses problems with power, sound, video, remote control, USB, and HDMI.

Dolby and DTS Surround Sound Formats

Describes Dolby and DTS surround sound technologies and formats.

THX Technologies and Neural Surround

Explains THX standards, modes, and Neural Surround technology.

Listening Modes with Input Signal Formats

Charts listening modes based on input signal format and SBch processing.

Specifications

Provides technical specifications for amplifier, audio, video, tuner, and miscellaneous sections.

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