Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K manual Important information regarding the Hdmi connection, XM radio messages

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Important information regarding the HDMI connection

There are cases where you may not be able to route HDMI signals through this receiver (this depends on the HDMI- equipped component you are connecting–check with the manufacturer for HDMI compatibility information).

If you aren’t receiving HDMI signals properly through this receiver (from your component), please try one of the following configurations when connecting up.

Configuration A

Use component video cables to connect the video output of your HDMI-equipped component to the receiver’s component video input. The receiver can then convert the analog component video signal to a digital HDMI signal for transmission to the display. For this configuration, use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections.

Note

•The picture quality will change slightly during conversion.

Configuration B

Connect your HDMI-equipped component directly to the display using an HDMI cable. Then use the most convenient connection (digital is recommended) for sending audio to the receiver. See the operating instructions for more on audio connections. Set the display volume to minimum when using this configuration.

Note

•If your display only has one HDMI terminal, you can only receive HDMI video from the connected component.

•Depending on the component, audio output may be limited to the number of channels available from the connected display unit (for example audio output is reduced to 2 channels for a monitor with stereo audio limitations).

•If you want to switch the input source, you’ll have to switch functions on both the receiver and your display unit.

•Since the sound is muted on the display when using the HDMI connection, you must adjust the volume on the display every time you switch input sources.

XM radio messages

Symptom	Cause
Check XM Tuner	The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed or not fully seated
	in the XM Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM Mini-Tuner
	dock is not connected to this receiver.

Action

Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the dock and check the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is connected to this receiver.

Check Antenna	The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini-
	Tuner Dock or the XM antenna cable is damaged.

Check that the XM antenna is securely connected to the XM Mini-Tuner Dock and check the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM antenna if the cable is damaged.

Loading	The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring audio or program	This message should disappear in a few seconds in
	information from the XM satellite signal. This	good signal conditions.
	message can also occur in weak XM signal	If you see this message often, reposition the XM
	conditions.	antenna for better signal reception.
	Note that this receiver may not respond to some	Use the Antenna Aiming option to optimize the
	buttons while this message is displayed.	antenna position.
No Signal	The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM satellite	Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the
	signal. Something may be blocking the XM	XM antenna to get better signal reception. Use the
	antenna’s view of the satellites or the antenna is not	Antenna Aiming option to optimize the antenna
	properly aimed.	position.
		See instructions supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner
		and Dock for antenna installation information.
Off Air	You selected an XM channel is not currently	Check back later; in the mean time, select another
	broadcasting.	channel.
CH Unauthorized	You selected an XM channel that is blocked or	Consult the latest channel guide at
	cannot be receive with your XM subscription	www.xmradio.com for the current list of channels.
	package.	For information on receiving this channel, visit
		www.xmradio.com or contact XM Satellite Radio at
		1-800-967-2346.

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