Pioneer VSX-1021 Owners' Thread - Page 21

Additionally, the reason for the change is to position myself for an eventual upgrade to a newer tv. The price for the vsx1021 at Amazon was too good to pass up,

Hello I just purchased by brand new Pioneer VSX-1021k a few days ago. Unfortunately I am having a serious issue with the unit. When I first power on the receiver it does not play any sound through the speakers for about 5 minutes and then it will magically begin......after changing no settings. It is really sort of creepy.

This happens with any source. I have my DVR, PS3, and Xbox 360 all wired in using HDMI cables. When either of those sources are on, and selected on the receiver after just powering it on, there will be no sound coming from any of the speakers for about 5 minutes. The video works fine immediately however. Once the receiver "warms up", the sound comes on and I can flip through HDMI input with out any issues and everything seems normal.


The only time this does not happen is if I have had the unit on for a few hours, turn it off, and then turn it back on within the immediate future. Where as if I turn the unit off before I go to sleep and then turn on in the morning it will have the no sound issue. That tells me that it needs to "warm up" first.

Is this plausible? Has any body else experienced this issue? Do I have to keep this thing on ALL the time? Do I have a defective receiver? If this is normal I definitely will not be keeping it and will most likely switch over to the Denon.

Please help!

My receiver is showing a blinking message that says "UE33". I can't figure out what the problem is. I was messing with my Ethernet connection...any help is appreciated.

I know how to fix this. I had the same issue.
The amp is trying to download the new firmware, and is unable to.
What I did is go to the pioneer website, downloaded the firmware, put it on a USB flash drive, put it in the usb port at the front of the amp.

Then you go to the setup menu where you update the firmware, and you can select via usb. And it updates, and you wont get that error any more.
I found that error was also causing issues with the network setup of the device.

The way I solved this was to run a component video and audio cable from the HD cable box directly to my TV. (I also have an HDMI cable from the HD Cable box to the AVR). All I have to do is select my video source on my TV to Component video and it's like the receiver isn't there. When I want to hear surround sound for a movie on tv or Bluray, then I just change the video source on my tv back to the receiver.

It appears that the audio and video will pass thru when the receiver is in standby mode only if your component supports HDMI control (pp. 43-45 in the manual). My TV supports HDMI Control, but not my Motorola DCH3200 cable box, therefore no audio or video when the AVR is off.

Why does it seem the industries don't communicate when making sure most components work together? Or am I missing something?

Hi

I love my new 1021k; it's been a clear step up since I replaced my Yamaha a few months back. Everything seems to have be working (touch wood) but for some reason the unit does not recognize my hd streamer/ media player.

When I connect my egreat r1b to the unit using hdmi, I get an unstable picture with a weird green screen alongside with constant flicker.. The player connects to my plasma effortlessly giving me a stable picture.

Clearly a problem with compatibility- any ideas? Thanks a ton...

I'm surprised nobody else is brining this up. This is driving me crazy. My old Airport Express synched exactly with my mac and receiver. If I was at my computer - I could hear the sparkers in the other room and all was good. Airplay for this receiver is not synched. It's of a fraction of a second off but - in a small house - enough to make my setup of receiver and computer speakers for full house sound unusable. This has got to be a Pioneer problem, right? If Airport Express - connected via one simple cable (I've got the old version - not the digital one) - synched exactly, why can't the Pioneer?

Yeah! This upsets me very much. I am starting to think that our units are faulty since no one else seem to have this problem. Could someone please confirm that this indeed works in their setup? I mean this must be one of the most common use cases for this receiver. Stream music from Mac with airplay/arirfoil, listen to audio in both mac and receiver simultaneously.

When I do this the delay of output sound in the VSX-1021 is not long, but to long to render the setup usable. I use a Windows HTPC as receiver instead of the receiver now. I have also tried to use iPad/iPhone as Airplay/Airfoil receiver and the sound is in perfect sync with these.

Earlier in this thread someone else had the same problem. It's a faulty relay in the receiver. Exchange it.


Alright. A certain online vender has a sale on the 1021 this weekend and I had two questions before I purchase it.

1. How does it work with only three front speakers and a sub attached? I won't want to run rear speakers initially. Will it shunt the rear audio through the front or will it drop it?

2. How does it work with no speakers? In other words if I can't buy my speaker kit for another month can I just use it as a HDMI switch for the time being and still have audio come out the TV?

I don't know we're looking same website, those prices too good to be true I couldnt believe my eyes , I really don't need second unit, but I will get it anyway.

1- No problem with 3.1 systems, I'm using it right now. You can add more speakers later. Just run the MACC that will detect front 3 and the sub.

2 -I don't see any problem with that. If you can, use any bookshelf speaker as center, it's still better than TV's speaker

Anyone with experience of using the system with a media player/ media streamer/ etc - like Roku/ PlayOn/ Xtreamer/ eGreat/etc - would be good to know your experience with this unit..

Has anyone seen any news about Pio updating the firmware/airplay build to matchup with what is available via Apple TV and iOS 5? I tried it the other night and it didn't work-tried it with my apple TV after the ios 5 update and it does work.

After seeing how fast this went on sale after the iOS 5 launch, am thinking no. The aTV has way more processing power than whatever chip Pio put in the unit to enable/manage airplay. Would be nice if they could update.

Airplay mirroring is one the coolest features ever. Real Racing 2 HD on the ipad gives a near original Xbox level gaming feel. And its likely to get better.

The VSX-1021 does not support Video over Airplay. I would be surprised if it ever will...but we can always keep our fingers crossed

I think it's been evident by the responses here that this is untrue.



I've been keeping track of my system's power usage recently, but not the receiver specifically. I noticed today that with my setup playing via Airplay in a 3.0 setup around -14dB, it was squeezing out 280-300watts, but that's with my other components (ATV2, LED TV, 2 subs, PS3) connected and powered off. I'm not inclined to dig into my cabinet just to separate the receiver's power cord, but I can give you a roundabout estimate comparing whatever setup you want vs all components powered off.



This could depend if it's a switch or a hub as someone else mentioned. I'm not sure if AirPlay would work if you have a 10/100/half segement of the network.

My first troubleshooting step when AirPlay acts up is to forcibly close the music app. Next would be to cycle power on the receiver, followed by power cycling the router. This has worked every time for me.



If your source is just 2-channel, you'll have to change the listening mode to a surround mode that replicates the sound to the other channels.




+1


The receiver will not down-convert digital HDMI signals. Nothing out of the ordinary there.


A note about Apple TV... I've recently run into issues where I received the error message that my connection doesn't support HDCP. I seemed to have fixed this by switching the ATV to the Video 1 input rather than the first 'Assignable' input. Just a heads up that all HDMI inputs might not pass this signaling.

Does anyone notice that the 1021 does not seem to remember the last audio settings?

I have mine set to ALC when on the DVR. Turn it off and the next day when viewing I check the audio and it is not set to ALC, and have to change it.

My VSX 826 remembered all the audio settings for each input.

Is there a setting that I missed?

I have my xbox connected via HDMI (as is my PS3, DVR) - sometimes I get 5.1 out of the receiver and others it's just Stereo. Tested every time just on the xbox dashboard. The settings are correct in xbox systems settings, to output digital 5.1. Any idea why sometimes it will choose 5.1 on the dashboard and other times it will go Stereo?

Thought it might just be because there was no 5.1 signal, so I started up a game that plays in 5.1 - the receiver still didn't switch to 5.1. Is there a way to force it?

Edit: Solution is to disable Display Detection in Settings -> diisplay menu in Xbox. Simple as that. At least worked for me. Connection is Xbox -> Receiver -> TV -- via HDMI.

Edit 2: solution above ended up not sticking. Turned everything back on a few hrs later and Xbox is back to Stereo. Pain in the a$$. Will try going optical audio I guess.

Just got a VSX-1021-K from newegg, and installed it last night.

I notice that when streaming movies though my PS3 slim, the front display panel reads "PCM". Is there a setting so that it will display the source (i.e. BluRay) instead of the audio format (PCM)?

I was able to easily change mine using the iPad app under "settings". You can also rename inputs using the receiver's remote control though. I believe when you press the 'Home Menu' key, one of the options is 'Input Setup'. From there you should be able to scroll through the inputs and rename/disable them. I was able to fit "PlayStation 3" into the input name for mine successfully, and display that on the receiver's screen.

Thanks, but that's not what I was asking.

I have also been able to customize the name of the source inputs directly with the remote control. (Don't need an iPad to do this.)

However, when I'm using the receiver, it shows the name of the audio format (for example, PCM, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS) that is being played. I would like to change it so that the display panel shows the source input instead (for example: Bluray, Playstation 3, DVR, TV/DBS). Is there a way to do this?

Ahh... gotcha. I'll have to fiddle with mine when I get home and see what I can come up with since I don't have a manual with me.

This is directly related to what I came in here to ask! I just got my 1021 today, I'm in the process of ordering a sub, front left/right, and center speakers. I have my FiOS DVR, PS3, and Apple TV hooked up to the device via HDMI, however, I cannot get any sound to play through the TV itself. Obviously this is just to hold me over until I get the speakers - but I'd really love to know how to do this!

Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!

I'm trying to get audio to play from my TV but I'm having trouble. I can get video (both from my cable box and my ipod) but no audio. I feel like my problem is a simple one that I'm overlooking so any help would be appreciated.

Bah, rewriting this post because of weird posting issues...

Anyways, my questions so far.

1. Radio wont tune when I hit the up and down on the remote. I have to walk up to the receiver and hit the tune buttons. Is that normal? Is my remote broke?

2. Missing TiVo sounds, would this have to do with no rear channels?

3. How do I turn on game mode for specific inputs?

4. Slow switching between inputs - black screen for 3-5 sec, then green screen for 1-2 sec, then I get the video.

Dan,
This is also my first post to this forum. Were you able to solve this problem? I am stuck.

I have replaced the patch cable to rule that out.
Reset the Router
Reset the Receiver

Please help - lost all network funtionality.

Hi, this is my first post. I am a complete newbie to AV technology. Anyhow, I've connected all my speakers to the system; I have a cable box with DVR connected to the VSX 1021 Via HDMI and HDMI to the TV. I can see the picture on my TV but I can't get any sound. I don't know if it's a setting on my cable box. I am going to attempt to use the Navi tonight to see if I did anything wrong. This is what I have wired:

Two Front's - Followed the bi-amping instructions (Yes, speakers have Hi/Low connection in series)
Two Rears
Center
Sub

I was meticulous in my wiring, all wires labeled and double checked for signage...

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Here's a weird one. I've had a Samsung plasma TV for months now, performing perfectly. I just connected a new Pioneer VSX-1021 and now I have problems receiving AM radio stations on the tuner, PLUS, in the basement below, an AM radio gets all kinds of buzzing interference whenever the TV is on upstairs! FM reception seems fine. Anybody know what might be going on?

Did you manage to play flac?

I'm looking at either purchasing the VSX-1021 or the Yamaha RX-V671. I will be running Energy RC-10's in the front and read and the Energy RCLCR for the center. I have an old Infinity sub that I will be using in the meantime for this setup.

Preferences between these two - anyone that has experience with both? Of course I understand there may be some biased people in this thread.

I had a strange problem today. All my devices connected to my 1021 are with a HDMI cable. Today no signal was outputted to my Panasonic 42" plasma tv. I tried the Tv tuner, BR player and my Dune mediaplayer. The light indicator (the red bloom on the right side) wasn't burning. No way to get a video output. I had to disconnect the powercord. Then there was output on the HDMI out. What could be the possible reason? Does anyone has the same problem? By the way: everything is normal again after disconnecting the power cord! Tia!!

Hey everyone. I picked up the 1021 tonight and am having issues with the hdmi pass through. I have a LG TV and was testing the yamaha rx-471 AVR prior to this pioneer. The HDMI pass through worked fine on that so my wife was able to just use the TV speakers when the yamaha was turned off.

I can't seem to figure it out on the pioneer, however. What do I need to do to get the hdmi pass through to work? I found the setting to toggle hdmi through... but even with it on as soon as i turn the receiver off the hdmi still won't allow audio/video through.

Does the receiver seriously have to be on at all times and will my wife have to learn to toggle this on and off?