The "Official" Pioneer VSX-1019AH Owner's Thread - Page 108

Originally Posted by manpreet200

I think this was answered a few posts back... I believe you have to use the Ext.Speaker setting to get all the speakers to work.

Originally Posted by phatttty

I have a simple dumb question. I do go about having audio and video coming out of this receiver from 2 different inputs?

Originally Posted by wetgravity

LG LH90 55" LED 240hz
DirecTV HD DVR
LG270 Blu-Ray
Harmony One remote
Infinity TSS-100 satellite speakers
Klipsch Sub-10

One more bit of advice, I needed to go though the remote setting of the video and audio parameters (again, only fond this walking through the manual) and set the signal inputs so that instead of hdmi1 being my signal select, I used TV/SAT instead and assigned hdmi1 to it....closed all the signal inputs I am not using so now it's almost impossible for the hdmi 1 not to come up when I switch to TV/Sat.

Originally Posted by vtompke

Hey guys - still looking for an answer - does video upscaling that the 1019 promises means that it will change my satellite signal from 1080i to 108p.

If this is the case then this would be an advantage over the 919?

Originally Posted by variableloudness

I have had this issue twice and I am not sure what's going on OR if I should be concerned. I power on my 1019 and my Sony CD player. I start to listen to a selection and almost immediately the system shuts down and goes into protect. The power light flashes and I have to unplug the AVR and plug it back in. After which it goes right back to being the somewhat awesome unit it is.

I checked all my speaker connections and I am using those "safe connect" banana plugs going into the rear of the AVR itself. Everything seems to be OK.

The unit is about 2 months old. Do you think I should send it in for repair? I am certainly a bit disappointed but I may need to rise above my disappointment so that it get's taken care of via warranty. What would you do?

Originally Posted by hernanu

What speakers are you using? (Manufacturer, model, ohm rating) ?

Banana plugs may help avoid shorts, double check your connections, to make sure your speakers are plugged in correctly. I assume you ran MCACC.

When it is re-started, does it sound correct?

Originally Posted by smack518

Thought some people might be interested. Amazon is showing the 1019 as in-stock and sold by Amazon. They're selling it at MSRP.

919 still shows 2-4 weeks and no changes for either model at J+R.

Originally Posted by variableloudness

Thank you for your response hernanu. Yes, I have ran the MCACC. An odd occurrence happened however and I will relate that to you.

I ran the full automated MCACC about a month ago. Everything seemed fine. All speakers checked OK and were set to Large when the process was completed.

I use a Frankenstein special with respect to the speakers. I am using two front ADS L620, 2 Sony SSF5000 (surround), the sub is a Sony SAW2500 and the surround back and center channels are both from this somewhat cheesy Sony surround system purchased like 14 years ago. All speakers are rated at 8ohm.

Last week I wanted to set up a specific MCACC memory slot for audio so I ran the whole pro automated feature again. This time however the right rear/back surround speaker showed to be out of phase. I thought that was odd because I had ran the MCACC at least 5 times and it had never shown as being out of phase prior. I know no one switched the wires because the system is in a room that is somewhat a personal den that stays locked when I am not there. I switched positive and negative speaker wires at the SBR speaker's terminal and ran the test again. Everything checked normal.

It's important to note that the volume was not turned up loud at all when it went into protect this morning.When the unit restarted after being disconnected from the power source, all was completely normal other than the fact that I noticed the volume reset to where it was when the reciever was first powered up.

Originally Posted by hernanu

One of the less dependable aspects of MCACC is the detection of out of phase wiring. It is better to check visually and ensure the proper connections, ignore the MCACC response after that. It also told me that mine were wrong when I inspected them and knew they were correct. I would set the connections by eye and ignore MCACC information in that regard.

Originally Posted by variableloudness

I am still waiting to hear how others more so knowledgeable than myself would react to the initial problem I reported. Would you send it in for repair?

Originally Posted by variableloudness

Figured I would answer myself and pass along the info to everyone. I understand the possible apprehension providing an opinion on this matter. I actually appreciate the prudence.

I called and spoke to a very nice person at Pioneer and what they had to say was very interesting. I learned the following. My speakers are very suspect. As speakers get older they go down in ohm rating or in other words their impedance degrades. Admittedly the issue could be a precautionary low frequency response from the analog conveyed CD source, so the tech recommended that I set the "LFE" (LFE Attenuation) to -10 to curb a possible low frequency source issue.

The good (GREAT!) news is that the issue is most likely not any cause for alarm. Very doubtful. These amps are VERY sensitive to impedance and it is FAR more likely that one or more of my speakers has decayed or degraded to an unacceptable impedance level. I know this is a fact because of how I have observed speakers and their cabinets falling apart after 20 or so years of use. Those so so Sonys I am using for my surround speakers replaced some old Bose 401s that fell apart.

I now have a reason to go speaker shopping. One I am certain my wife will more than support...NOT!

any recommendations for front and back speakers as I already have a new sub and surround speakers?

Man, I WISH that I could afford some truly decent speakers, It's a bit embarrassing to admit I am using what I am. Reality is, these are TOUGH times.

Originally Posted by variableloudness

any recommendations for front and back speakers as I already have a new sub and surround speakers?

Originally Posted by hernanu

Depending on what you want to spend, you can still get some good speakers. It also depends on the size of your area.

I like Energy speakers - several of their very good lines are being phased out and you can get some very good deals.

Smaller areas: The Energy Take Classic speakers. (fairly inexpensive).
Medium to larger area: Five of these RC-mini's will do a good job at a moderate price.

Larger areas (within reason) : Two RC-10's as fronts and three of the above rc-mini's would be very good.

I assume you have a good sub, if not a smaller Hsu, there area some other good options. One thing to remember as well is that the surrounds can be updated later, the most important are the fronts and the center.

Originally Posted by variableloudness

These are doable. Thanks very much for the recommendation. I have never heard of them or Vanns prior. Both seem like tremendously solid recommendations.

So, you really think one of the minis would by adequate for a center channel speaker? Now that I have been listening to the various decoded formats as well as SACD, I really notice how dramatically important the center channel is. My speaker system is presently horrible.

It's so obvious how unmatched everything is. Especially via the fact that those ADS L620 fronts are so much better and more powerful sounding than everything else. Having a nice matched set of speakers would be incredible.

I would definitely go with 2 RC-10s and 3 RC minis. I have a sub but I listen to as much or more music on this system as I do film based audio so I would need the bass response from my front speakers.

Originally Posted by variableloudness

I would definitely go with 2 RC-10s and 3 RC minis. I have a sub but I listen to as much or more music on this system as I do film based audio so I would need the bass response from my front speakers.

Originally Posted by johnxxsmith

I have a VSX-919, and just installed ati hd 5 series card in the htpc.

WWhen connected with hdmi to receiver i only get a flashing hdcp error. Connected directly to tv and it works.

Ive skimmed the thread and is this a faulty receiver issue?

Originally Posted by hernanu

Anndd... here's my pitch for subs when listening to music.

I assume you're planning on two channel. The RC-10's are not going to dip as low as most monolithic larger speakers. They are meant to be supported by a sub, so when listening to music, it would be much better to get the sub involved; the RC-10's will go as low as 50Hz, but you still have some bass and other signals which will go lower. The sub will get those nicely. So my pitch would be for 2.1 when listening to music, unless you're going SACD or DVDAudio. I have an OPPO BDP-83 which performs nicely with these formats, the 1019 does pretty well with it.