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r0q steady · 01-15-2009, 04:45 AM

Hey guys,

I recently bought a Pioneer VSX-818V-K receiver. I am having problems getting it to work correctly. I have a Vizio LCD, so I am running HDMI from my PS3 and my cable box to the receiver, and HDMI from the receiver to the TV. When I try to watch TV, it says HDCP Error (H1001). Or even when I try use it with the PS3, I just get a black screen. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks guys

DJ Matt · 01-15-2009, 03:05 PM

I'm not sure what's you problem. Be ssure to have the 2 imputs in the 2 "HDMI in" on the receiver and the "HDMI out" to TV. Now, the PS3 and cable box must be set to HDMI. Then it's only to be sure that you're on the right "input" select on your receiver.
But as I read the manual on page 17, this receiver doesn't manage audio through HDMI !?!?

What the hell ! Am I getting something wrong...
See also page 65 about assinging HDMI imputs.
Hope it'll help.
DJ Matt

r0q steady · 01-15-2009, 03:44 PM

Thanks for your response, I double checked our inputs and outputs, and they are correct. So I really don't know what is wrong with it, because not only am I not getting sound, I am also not getting a picture. I didn't get a chance to look at the manual again talking about the audio through HDMI. Maybe I can return this receiver, to get the Onkyo 606 that it seems like I should have went with in the first place.

My_Two_Cents · 01-15-2009, 03:57 PM

Exchange it for the Onkyo. You'll not get to enjoy HD audio with that Pioneer receiver, which makes it a waste of money IMO.

brett_day · 01-15-2009, 04:01 PM

sounds like a handshake issue to me! are there any updates in firmware for your tv? check the manufacturers website, if not check for updates on your receiver from their website

aramis109 · 01-15-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by r0q steady

Thanks for your response, I double checked our inputs and outputs, and they are correct. So I really don't know what is wrong with it, because not only am I not getting sound, I am also not getting a picture. I didn't get a chance to look at the manual again talking about the audio through HDMI. Maybe I can return this receiver, to get the Onkyo 606 that it seems like I should have went with in the first place.

Go straight to the TV from the player. Try both cables. Does it work on one cable but not the other? It's a cable issue. Does it work on both cables? It's a receiver issue. Does it not work at all? It's either an HDTV or Player or cable issue (if they're the same cable).

There's something that's out of HDCP compliance. I'm betting its either the receiver or the cables.

r0q steady · 01-15-2009, 04:24 PM

I've tested the cables and they work fine when i bypass the receiver. Wonder if Best Buy will let me return it when it is opened.

brett_day · 01-15-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0q steady

I've tested the cables and they work fine when i bypass the receiver. Wonder if Best Buy will let me return it when it is opened.

yes they will as long as everything that came in the box goes back in the box

r0q steady · 01-15-2009, 05:30 PM

guess that's that.. thanks for the help guys

r0q steady · 01-16-2009, 04:29 PM

I was able to return it and get the onkyo 606.. can't wait for it to be shippped!

sidenote: i actually returned my polk speakers also and bought them from newegg and save more money!

r0q steady · 01-21-2009, 03:54 PM

I just wanted to say thanks, I got the new system in and it sounds AWESOME!

I guess that Pioneer just wasnt compatible or something.

01-15-2009, 04:45 AM	#1
r0q steady Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:73	Help Please Hey guys, I recently bought a Pioneer VSX-818V-K receiver. I am having problems getting it to work correctly. I have a Vizio LCD, so I am running HDMI from my PS3 and my cable box to the receiver, and HDMI from the receiver to the TV. When I try to watch TV, it says HDCP Error (H1001). Or even when I try use it with the PS3, I just get a black screen. What am I doing wrong? Thanks guys

01-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#5
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	sounds like a handshake issue to me! are there any updates in firmware for your tv? check the manufacturers website, if not check for updates on your receiver from their website Last edited by brett_day; 01-15-2009 at 04:05 PM.

01-15-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
DJ Matt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Longueuil, Qc, Canada Blu-ray collection:340 DVD collection:7	I'm not sure what's you problem. Be ssure to have the 2 imputs in the 2 "HDMI in" on the receiver and the "HDMI out" to TV. Now, the PS3 and cable box must be set to HDMI. Then it's only to be sure that you're on the right "input" select on your receiver. But as I read the manual on page 17, this receiver doesn't manage audio through HDMI !?!? What the hell ! Am I getting something wrong... See also page 65 about assinging HDMI imputs. Hope it'll help. DJ Matt

01-15-2009, 03:44 PM	#3
r0q steady Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:73	Thanks for your response, I double checked our inputs and outputs, and they are correct. So I really don't know what is wrong with it, because not only am I not getting sound, I am also not getting a picture. I didn't get a chance to look at the manual again talking about the audio through HDMI. Maybe I can return this receiver, to get the Onkyo 606 that it seems like I should have went with in the first place.

01-15-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Exchange it for the Onkyo. You'll not get to enjoy HD audio with that Pioneer receiver, which makes it a waste of money IMO.

01-15-2009, 04:24 PM	#7
r0q steady Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:73	I've tested the cables and they work fine when i bypass the receiver. Wonder if Best Buy will let me return it when it is opened.

01-15-2009, 05:30 PM	#9
r0q steady Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:73	guess that's that.. thanks for the help guys

01-16-2009, 04:29 PM	#10
r0q steady Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:73	I was able to return it and get the onkyo 606.. can't wait for it to be shippped! sidenote: i actually returned my polk speakers also and bought them from newegg and save more money!

01-21-2009, 03:54 PM	#11
r0q steady Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:73	I just wanted to say thanks, I got the new system in and it sounds AWESOME! I guess that Pioneer just wasnt compatible or something.

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