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Remote control usb interface, Additional information 13 – Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K User Manual

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Additional information

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Remote control

USB interface

Symptom

Remedy

Cannot be remote controlled.

• Try replacing the batteries in the remote control (see

Loading the batteries on page 8).

• Be sure to operate within 7 m (23 feet) and a 30º angle of the remote sensor on the front panel (see
Operating range of remote control unit on page 26).

• 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

receiver’s sensor on page 79).

Other components can’t be
operated with the system
remote.

• 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.

The SR cable is connected, but
the connected components
can’t be operated with the
remote.

• Reinsert the SR cable, making sure it’s connected to the right jack (see

Using this receiver with a

Pioneer flat panel TV on page 63).

• Make sure that there is an analog or HDMI 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.

Symptom

Remedy

USB mass storage device is
not recognized by the receiver.

• Try switching the receiver off, then on again.

• Make sure you have completely inserted the USB connector to this receiver.

• Check that the memory format is FAT16 or FAT32 (FAT12, NTFS and HFS are not supported).

• USB devices with an internal USB hub are not supported.

USB ERR3 shows in the display
when connecting a USB
device.

• If this message continues to appear after going through all the checks in

Important on page 53 of

Connecting a USB device, take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your
dealer for servicing.

Can’t play audio files.

• The WMA or MPEG-4 AAC files were recorded using DRM (digital rights management), or the bit
rate/sampling rate is not compatible (see

Compressed audio compatibility on page 54). This is not a

malfunction.

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