Remote Control; Hdmi - Pioneer Elite VSX-81TXV-S Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information
Symptom
When playing Dolby Digital or
DTS sources, the receiver's
format indicators do not light.
When playing certain discs, none
of the receiver's format
indicators light.
When playing a disc, the
2 PL II or Neo:6 indicator lights
on the receiver.
During playback of a Surround
EX or DTS ES source on the SBch
AUTO setting, the EX and ES
indicators don't light, or the
signal is not properly processed.
During playback of DVD-Audio,
the display shows PCM.

Remote control

Symptom
Cannot be remote controlled.
Other components can't be
operated with the system remote.
The SR cable is connected, but
the connected components can't
be operated with the remote.

HDMI

Symptom
The HDMI indicator blinks
continuously.
No picture or sound.
No sound, or sound suddenly
ceases.
Noisy or distorted picture.
Remedy
• Check that the player is connected using a digital connection.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).
• Check that the player isn't set up so that Dolby Digital and DTS sources are converted to PCM.
• Ensure that if there are several audio tracks on the disc, the Dolby Digital or DTS is selected.
• The disc may not contain 5.1/6.1 channel material. Check the disc packaging for more on what audio
tracks are recorded on the disc.
• Make sure that the receiver is set to AUTO or DIGITAL (see Choosing the input signal on page 29).
• If a two channel soundtrack is currently playing (including Dolby Surround encoded), then this is not a
malfunction. Check the disc packaging for details about the audio tracks available.
• The source may be Dolby Surround EX / DTS ES software, but it has no flag to indicate it is 6.1
compatible. Set to SBch ON (see Using surround back channel processing on page 29) then switch to the
THX Surround EX or Standard EX listening mode (see Listening in surround sound on page 26).
• This will occur when playing DVD-Audio material over the HDMI connection. This is not a malfunction.
Remedy
• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see Loading the batteries on page 7).
• Be sure to operate within 23 feet and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see Operating
range of remote control unit on page 22).
• Check that there are no obstacles between the receiver and the remote control.
• Make sure that there is no fluorescent or other strong light shining on to the remote sensor.
• Check the connections of the CONTROL IN jack (see Operating other Pioneer components with this unit's
sensor on page 70).
• If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset codes.
• The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes.
• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it's connected to the right jack (see Using this receiver with a Pioneer
plasma display on page 55).
• Make sure that there is an analog connection between the units. This is necessary for the SR feature to
work.
• Check that the other component is made by Pioneer. The SR feature only works with Pioneer equipment.
• Check that the IR receiver setting in Multi-Room and IR receiver setup on page 59 is correct.
Remedy
• Check all the points below.
• This receiver is HDCP-compatible. Check that the components you are connecting are also HDCP-
compatible. If they are not, please connect them using the component, S-video or composite video jacks.
• Depending on the connected source component, it's possible that it will not work with this receiver (even
if it is HDCP-compatible). In this case, connect using the component, S-video or composite video jacks
between source and receiver.
• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please
consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
• To see the on-screen display, you must also connect the receiver and TV with a composite, component,
or S-video cable.
• Check that the HDMI AV setting is set to AMP/THROUGH.
• If the component is a DVI device, use a separate connection for the audio.
• Check the audio output settings of the source component.
• If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to your monitor, please
consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for support.
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