The "Official" Pioneer VSX-1020-K Owner's Thread - Page 140

I'll sure give it a try, it's always nice to have new ways to interact with existing devices.

Yet the point is, with the Pio 1020 (staying on topic here), one has to go through a separate media player, which is annoying. I must research the "home radio station" solution more.

Hey guys, quick question...

Is it possible to get into the menu without the remote? I need to turn on one of the HDMI inputs and I got rid of my Harmony. (never had the original remote)

I can't find it in the manual and I'm hoping it's a combination of buttons I haven't tried or I'm screwed.

Anyone?

If you're close to NE Philly, you can borrow mine. I don't think there's menu access from the front panel buttons.

Why, in Heaven's name, did you get rid of your Harmony?!

Michael

Hi Johnny -- assuming you're not just wanting to select an HDMI input (in which cas of course you can use the left wheelbutton to select it) --- no, you can't access the menu from the front panel, as far as I know.

However you may be able to use the iControlAV app for iOS to switch on or off any input. If you go to the Control section, then select the input select button (arrow going into a box), now from this page you can tap the parameters button on the top right. From the Parameters menu, select the second one (Input Parameters): every input is then listed, and you can enable / disable them by checking the checkboxes.

Good luck...

Thanks guys... (Thanks Mike, but I'm in Pittsburgh area) Yeah, I can't select it with the wheel because I disabled all of the inputs I wasn't using.

I sold an old TV and Blu-Ray player and didn't have the remote, so I threw the Harmony in with the deal. Oddly enough, with the way HDMI control is these days, I didn't really use it (The 550) that much anymore.

Looks like it's time to pick up another Harmony.

Thanks again, for confirming that.

Or, today:

Logitech Harmony 650 Universal Remote Control

Hi fellas, first time posting to this particular thread. My 1020k has been having weird bluring issues the last couple of weeks. I thought It was an issue with my tv because the issue would come and go and would happen on all sources. I had forgotten that i was using hdmi out on the receiver. Anyhow, when I fired up my receiver today it was stuck at the power up screen. No lights flashing just POWER ON. I tried unplugging and holding stand by and it will never get past this screen. I have found others on this thread with similiar issues. I purchased from BB 1 year 11 months ago for $375. Is this unit worth repairing? Has anyone payed to have theirs repaired? Unfortunately this couldnt have come at a worse time, with Christmas just around the corner. Funny thing about all this is I just purchased an HSU VTF-15H 3 weeks ago. That money would be nice to have back.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry nn, I really can't say much except that the Hsu is probably worth it Also consider yourself lucky that you haven't paid twice that amount. If you want to take that unit to a generic shop I managed to find the technical manuals for the 1020 -- pm me if interested. I for one am crossing my fingers since my unit is now out of warranty too.

Anyone had issues with 3D and audio sync with the 1020? I just got an LG 55LM8600 and every 3D item i through at it from either plex/usb/bluray all have delay when going through the 1020k. When I connect with the same HDMI cable directly to the tv everything is perfect.

I get zero lag from the 1020 on 2d so adjusting the delay wouldn't help. Is there a 3D setting i am missing?


signed 3D muted

Yay!!!! I fixed my receiver todsy. It would not get past the power on screen. I found a factory reset code on fixya and was able to input it. It powered up right away. I then ran it through a few tests. Everything is back to just the way it was.

Unfortunately the blurring is a tv issue. Apparently my lcd panel is on its way out.

Glad that you fixed your receiver nn. Did you use the procedure on page 75 of the manual ("Resetting the system"), or is it something else?

As for your TV, sorry to hear that, Did you confirm you get the blurring by using a player directly connected to your TV?

Also, how do you like your VTF-15H?

Yes that is the one. They way it is described in the book it shoukd reset all settings. I woukd not think it would effect power on.

As fsr as the blurring. Yes I plugged the dvr directly into the tv. I also checked the offiial forums here on the site. Apparentky others have the ssme issue and have posted pics thst look the same as my issue.

The HSU is bit to much for my room. I have a 3500cubic foot room. On some scenes the bass is so much my closet door in same room vibrstes against the door frame. I have to go to it and place something against it to make it stop. It is loudest most powerful hone theatre sub I have ever heard.

I had no idea either but it was certainly worth a shot, and it's good to know. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for letting us know how it worked.

It's a good-sized room; and there's no such thing as too much subwoofage anyway. Rattling is expected when you're using a real sub -- it means you're doing it right . Now you just have to find out what rattles and fix *that*.

EDIT:

BTW Anthony, sorry, I don't have a 3D TV so I can't comment on your particular problem I hope you find a fix or solution. Did you contact Pioneer?

Quick question. There are several hdmi ports on the back of the unit. I believe they are labeled 1-4. However one is labeled for bluray. Does wiring to this port giving any added benefits over one of the other ports? The reason I ask is because I have our satellite receiver wired to hdmi1 in order for it to be easier for wife to quickly find when she want to watch tv.

No added benefit AFAIK... I think HDMI1 is special because it can take video from the HDMI port and audio from an optical or coax port, but that's it... you can plug any HDMI device into any HDMI input.

thanks alot!

I wanted to pass along something that recently happened with my 1020-K last week, and what I did to fix it.

I've been using the headphone jack for late night TV watching (newborn + tired wife), and usually when I am ready to call it a night, I would unplug the headphones, then power down. When unplugging the jack, the receiver would automatically switch back to sending power/output to the speakers. One night I just powered down the receiver without unplugging the headphones. The next morning, I unplugged them before turning the receiver back on. When I finally did turn the receiver on, no sound would come from the speakers. I plugged the headphones back in, and the sound was fine. But when I unplugged the jack, the receiver would not switch back to outputting to the speakers. I check AVSforum, and there were a few similar instances, and one in particular that sounded exactly like my issue. His solution was to stick a screwdriver into the headphone jack. Not appealing.

I went into the home menu and performed an speaker level test...this worked fine as the receiver started to generate sounds from each channel. But when completed, I still didn't have sound. I then changed the system setting from Speaker B (I have a 7.1 setup) to Zone 2 and this WORKED. The speakers sounded great. I then changed the system setting back to Speaker B, and everything was fine.

I don't know why it worked, but it did.

Thanks for reporting that... (And congrats for the newborn). It's definitely weird though. So the problem was not mechanical at all... Certainly good to know as I use the headphones in a similar context. Sticking a screwdriver in the jack might still work because the headphones output is turned on by the contact with internal posts.

Hi fellas, has anyone found a way to use AppleTV 3 audio with zone 2? I understand zone 2 only takes in analog signal, so I need a way to convert optical or the hdmi out on the appletv to analog without buying an expensive converter.

^^^

one of these will do the job... 20 bucks...

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=6884&seq=1&format=2

Thanks. i like Monoprice when I buy items in bulk but when you buy a single item, the shipping can be quite high.

Instead, i picked one up (looks almost identical to mp) from ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-Optical-Coax-Coaxial-Toslink-to-Analog-RCA-L-R-Audio-Adapter-Converter-/200807046020?pt=US_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item2ec1085b84

Hi all,
I just wanted to send out an update on my Dead VSX 1020..
My VSX 1020 died and was not able to be repaired.
Link to post here.. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1245449/the-official-pioneer-vsx-1020-k-owners-thread/4080#post_22271326

It would turn itself OFF and then back ON so many times, that I could not watch TV with it.
I contacted Pioneer in August of this year and then went through a long process that took me until Monday Dec. 10th to fully resolve.
I had to supply Pioneer with the paperwork from their local Authorized Repair Facility that stated after three attempts,
they could NOT diagnose the actual problem with my receiver and thus they could not repair my VSX 1020!
They could not even give me a quote and this left me in a stale-mate! Which I told Pioneer has left me with no options and just a non operable receiver!
It would be one thing if I did not want to repair it or it was going to be too much, but I do not even have those options.
I was in essence, dead in the water like their receiver!
The repair facility even wrote on their last attempted repair invoice, that I should ask Pioneer to swap out my VSX 1020!
I even sent Pioneer a video showing them exactly what my 1020 was doing.

So anyway after a lot of back and forth, Pioneer ultimately gave me the option to purchase a current model at a much lesser charge, pay the taxes and a $10.00 shipping fee.
I chose the Elite VSX 60 and after all of the T's were crossed and the I's were dotted, I finally got a new Elite VSX 60 AV receiver from Pioneer a few days ago on Monday.
Pioneer also wanted me to ship my VSX 1020 back to them.
I would think that this was so they themselves could find out exactly what happened to my receiver.
If it happened to me, it could happen to you!

So, if you have a problem and your Pioneer Dies (Out of Warranty) make sure and send them an email and they may work with you to help you get into another receiver.
They could have just said sorry Charlie, No Warranty, No Help!
It was NOT a quick process, five months in all, a month at the repair facility and then another four months of emails and a few calls back and forth with Pioneer!
I also listened to my Vizio's HDTV's tiny speakers from August until last Monday!!
An easy process, not in the least, but with my new Elite VSX 60 finally here, it seems worth it.
I did not want to buy a new receiver after only 2 years!

In Summary..or hindsight if you will, this process has taught me one big lesson....in today's throw away electronics mindset..
Always get a WARRANTY and for as many years as possible!
My new Elite has a 2 year warranty from Pioneer but I will also be checking into some other companies for an extended Warranty for year 3 and beyond!

Happy Holidays!

Bud B
Edited by Bud B - 12/12/12 at 8:25am

You're a very patient man Bud I guess since the 1020 was out of warranty, what you got is better than nothing. I'll cross my finger and try to run my 1020 as long as possible but when it dies, I'll take the opportunity to upgrade. Chances are my next AVR won't be a Pio however... Especially if it fails soon after the end of the warranty.

So weird that they couldn't diagnose the problem. Good to hear that Pioneer at least gave you something. Hopefully they can report back to you that it was just something minor or?? update us if you ever hear.

Hi guys,
I'll let you know if I ever hear what was actually wrong with the 1020, but somehow I don't think that I will ever hear from Pioneer.
I'm really happy with my new Elite VSX 60 though, it sounds great and is a definite upgrade from my 1020!
It took awhile but my persistence paid off in the end!

Happy Holidays,

Bud B
PS. I will definitely buy Pioneer again, they have quality products.
I don't hold this against them at all, every manufacturer has some sick or dead units, it's how they deal with it in the end that counts.
And ALWAYS get the Extended Warranty on Electronics!

I've had my VSX-1020 since November of 2010 and has worked in everyway like a charm. Traded in an old I-Touch for I-Pad Mini for XMAS. The touch always worked great showing movies amd listening to music, still one of the best Ipod players out there. Listening to music I get album artwork and everything works great. So I bought a Lightning to 30 pin adapter thinking this would solve to movie issue. Trying to play movies the mini shows assesory connected but no video. The audio comes thru great. On the TV the Video option is Greyed out. Best Buy told me this adapter would work with all Pioneer Recievers with Ipod Control. Does anyone out there have a fix for this? Any input would be appreciated.

I don't think you can actually use the adapter as a *video* source, alas. You can use it to send audio and to display album artwork, but that's it.

I was the one I think that originally reported the screwdriver fix... turns out it works with anything, doesn't have to be metal. I recently started using a simple plastic straw. Don't have to worry about shorting anything out with that. It still seems to happen about once every 4 to 6 weeks, so not really too annoying as long as it continues to correct with the simple fix.