12Additional information

iPod messages

Symptom

Cause

Action

Error I1

There is a problem with the signal path from the

 

iPod to the amplifier.

Switch off the amplifier and reconnect the iPod to the amplifier. If this doesn’t seem to work, try resetting your iPod.

Error I2

The software version being used with the iPod

Update the software being used with the iPod

 

needs to be updated.

(please use the latest iPod software versions

 

 

later than the iPod updater 2004-10-20).

 

 

 

Error I3

The iPod that is not supported is connected.

Check whether the iPod was supported by this

 

 

receiver (page 55).

 

 

 

 

When the iPod software version is too old.

Update the iPod software to the latest version.

 

 

 

Error I4

When there is no response from the iPod.

Update the iPod software to the latest version.

 

 

No Music Track There are no playable songs currently stored in

Input some music files compatible with iPod

 

the iPod.

playback.

 

 

 

No Track

When there are no tracks in the category

Select a different category.

 

selected on the iPod.

 

 

 

 

XM radio messages

Symptom

Cause

Action

Check XM Tuner

The XM Mini-Tuner is not installed in the XM

Confirm the XM Mini-Tuner is fully seated in the

 

Mini-Tuner Dock or the XM Mini-Tuner dock is

dock and check the XM Mini-Tuner dock cable is

 

not connected to this receiver.

connected to this receiver.

 

 

 

Check Antenna

The XM antenna is not connected to the XM Mini-

Check that the XM antenna is securely

 

Tuner Dock or the XM antenna cable has

connected to the XM Mini-Tuner Dock and check

 

become damaged.

the antenna cable for damage. Replace the XM

 

 

antenna if the cable is damaged.

 

 

 

Loading

The XM Mini-Tuner is acquiring audio or

This message should disappear in a few seconds

 

program information from the XM satellite

in good signal conditions. If you see this

 

signal. This message can also occur in weak XM

message often, reposition the XM antenna to get

 

signal conditions.

better signal reception.

No Signal

The XM Mini-Tuner is not receiving the XM

 

satellite signal. Something may be blocking the

 

XM antenna’s view of the satellites or the

 

antenna is not properly aimed.

Check for antenna obstructions and reposition the XM antenna to get better signal reception. See instructions supplied with the XM Mini-Tuner and Dock for antenna installation information.

Off Air

The XM channel you selected is not currently

Check back at a later time; in the mean time,

 

broadcasting.

select another channel.

 

 

 

CH Unauthorized

You may be attempting to tune to an XM channel

Consult the latest channel guide at

 

that is blocked or that you cannot receive with

www.xmradio.com for the current list of

 

your XM subscription package.

channels. For information on receiving this

 

 

channel, visit www.xmradio.com or contact XM

 

 

Satellite Radio at 1-800-967-2346.

 

 

 

CH Unavailable

The selected channel is not available. The

Consult the latest channel guide at

 

channel may have been reassigned to a different

www.xmradio.com for the current list of

 

channel number. This message may occur

channels. For cases of a new radio or a radio that

 

initially with a new radio or a radio that has not

has not received XM’s signal for an extended

 

received XM’s signal for an extended period.

period, allow the radio to receive the XM satellite

 

 

signal for at least 5 minutes and then try to select

 

 

the channel again.

 

 

 

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Pioneer VSX-918V, VSX-818V operating instructions IPod messages, XM radio messages, Symptom Cause Action

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