Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K 7 operating instructions Remote control, USB interface

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Remote control

Symptom	Remedy
Cannot be remote controlled.	• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 8).
	• Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 feet) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
	Operating range of remote control unit on page 26).
	• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
	• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
	• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this
	receiver’s sensor on page 79).
Other components can’t be	• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
operated with the system	• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.
remote.
The SR cable is connected, but	• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a
the connected components	Pioneer flat panel TV on page 63).
can’t be operated with the	• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI connection between the units. This is necessary for the
remote.	SR feature to work.
	• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer
	equipment.

USB interface

Symptom	Remedy
USB mass storage device is	• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.
not recognized by the receiver.	• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.
	• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not supported).
	• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.
USB ERROR3 shows in the	• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in Important on page 53 of
display when connecting a	Connecting a USB device, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your
USB device.	dealer for servicing.
Can’t play audio files.	• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit
	rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see Compressed audio compatibility on page 54). This is not a
	malfunction.

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