The Official VSX-1018AH-K Owners, Reviews, and Comments Thread! - Page 190

Originally Posted by bhlonewolf

Yep -- in my case when I turn off the receiver and back on again, it must rehandshake and the problem is resolved.

Part of the problem might be the order of device turn on.

So for example, suppose the kids were playing Wii. Then they turn it off (inputs still set for Wii of course). I walk in, press "Watch TV" which turns DirectV dvr on, my 1018, and the TV, and sets the 1018 input to the DVR.

Occasionally (and that's what makes this frustrating), I'll get a blue "no signal" screen on my Mits DLP. Changing the input doesn't seem to do anything. I can hear the audio on the 1018, so I know the signal is getting that far. When I turn off/on the 1018, something fixes it (re-handshake?) and it's back.

So, I'm not sure what to do. Not as bad as your problem of course ... wish you luck in fixing it..

Originally Posted by skybuzzard

Just purchased a Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K receiver which plays amazingly great through all inputs except for when receiving HDMI input from a blu-ray player. The receiver video output is spectacular, vivid and uninterrupted.

Our problem is that the receiver audio output briefly cuts on and off as the receiver panel display switches between various codes (IE: stereo to DIAL Normal +4 to DOPLII Movie , DOLBY DIGTAL , etc) particularly during the opening previews of a DVD but also periodically during a DVD feature.

Originally had a SONY BDP-S300 hooked to the Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K receiver. Tried switching the input among the three different HDMI inputs, this did not correct the problem. Tried different HDMI cables, this did not correct the problem. Connected the Blu-ray directly to the TV input HDMI and ran an optical digital cable from the TV audio out into the receiver which corrected the problem but obviously does not offer high sound quality.

Wrote to Pioneer tech support with this information and was advised it was the outdated SONY BDP-S300 causing the problem.

Just hooked up an OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray and still experience the same problem.

Are there any recommended receiver setting(s) we should try? Does this appear to be operator error or a defective receiver?

Appreciate reading the various assistance offered to the array of owner problems and concerns throughout this thread.

Originally Posted by harrytorres

Hello and Merry Christmas! I'm sure someone has probably touched on this but I can't seem to have the (7) seven channels (L,C,R,RS,LS,BRL & BRR) all light up on my display at the same time. What settings and DVD/Blu-Ray would I have to use to have this light up? I am running (6) six Bose Jewel cubes and a Bose center speaker plus (2) two subwoofers one passive and one powered and I have used the MCACC to set everything up. I have accomplished (6) channels but never (7)...please help, thank you!

Originally Posted by skybuzzard

crosbyct, Thanks for your 12-30-09 reply, it was an open box from Amazon but supposedly carries the original warranty.

After two emails & one call to pioneer support depicting this problem, I was told to take the 1018 in to an authorized repair center for warranty service.

As I write this the 1018 is at the service center. The service center called this morning and said their bench test confirmed my complaint, however, they report that Pioneer has told them that the 1018 is “functioning properly” and that “audio drop out is common when using HDMI cables/connections.”

I am told that Pioneer immediately recognized the 1018 symptoms being described by the authorized repair center technician. Pioneer promptly indicated that industry wide the topic of HDMI cables and connections has generated a great deal of conversation regarding audio and or video “drop out” and in turn Pioneer support fields numerous HDMI related complaints.

The repair center technician indicated while this is the first Pioneer to come in, that they have had other brand name receivers and televisions brought in for HDMI related issues.

Supposedly the workaround will be making connections via the 5 component cables. I have asked the service center to verify that the component connections actually resolve the problem before I retrieve my 1018 from them.

Theoretically I understand the argument that HDMI is compressing a large amount of audio and video signal data into relatively small gauge wiring when compared to that of the 5 component cables. With that the potential for errors, flaws and or compatibility issues to cause “signal drop out” is highly likely. As I am not a technician, I am just parroting what I am being told.

My dismay is with Pioneer for not divulging this “potential for HDMI signal dropout” information within their owner manual or even to me personally during my emails & phone call.

If this HDMI diagnosis is true, I obviously added to my own dismay for not conducting enough HDMI research to reveal this diagnosis and remedy on my own. While researching the 1018 against other receivers within other forums I do not recall any similar complaints. I am still skimming through the nearly 6000 posts to this particular forum thread, so it is possible the topic is here unbeknownst to me.

What leaves me puzzled is if HDMI cables/connections are so widely prone to “audio and or video dropout” as I am being told here, why are so many consumers indicating an ever increasing demand for additional HDMI ports on their audio/video equipment?

For those reading this thread please note that I researched the 1018 against other receivers for over a year. I waited too long to purchase and ended up purchasing an open box. Overall I am pleased with the 1018 and if I can work around the HDMI “signal drop out” issue I will be satisfied to use component cables for all connections. The unit is amazing for the price and it runs very cool compared to others I have seen. I would recommend trying to find a new or used one for yourself.

Within my particular situation I am now looking to sort out fact from fiction. Can’t help but think I am getting some jive thrown my way?

Originally Posted by crosbyct

That is total BS. Tell Amazon about this and also report this to Pioneer. My HDMI works flawlessly. I have a feeling you found out why this was an open box.

Originally Posted by skybuzzard

I was told to take the 1018 in to an authorized repair center for warranty service.

Originally Posted by sniper_

Maybe this is buried somewhere in this forum, but I couldn't find it.
For some reason, I cannot get sound from my right speaker (only the left gives sound) when running composite from the vcr through DVR1. I have tried running the vcr composite cable right to the tv and I get sound from the tv's left and right channels. I have tried running the composite through DVR2, no luck. I have tried runnung the Wii through DVR1 and I get sound from both speakers.

Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by SnafuJG

I'm having a problem with my receiver where, every time I switch inputs, or the receiver changes between Dolby Digital and Stereo, I'm getting a pulse of some sort out of the LFE to my Sub. So every time the reciver switches in any way, I get a loud thump out of my powered sub (Elemental Designs A2-300). The sub is brand new, so I know it's not the sub. I was just wondering if anyone has had any similiar issues. I think what's happening is, when the receiver switches, it cuts the feed to the sub preamp. And then when it send the signal back, it's sending too much of a signal, or something along those lines. Any Ideas?

Originally Posted by crosbyct

Is this a new problem or has it always done this?

Originally Posted by erich_cool2hate

i just moved and i lost my fm antenna wire. any recommendations on where to get a new one.. not looking to pick up fm signals from saturn or anything.. just a replacement.

thanks!