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...Setup menu 47 Dynamic Range Control Setup 47 Dual Mono Setup 48 LFE Attenuator Setup 48 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 48 Video Converter Setup 48 10 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording 49 Reducing the level of an analog signal 49 Watching video and... remote to use in a restaurant or use for other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 56 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Power 57 No sound 57 Other audio problems 58 Video 59 Settings 59 Display 60 Remote control 60 HDMI 61 XM radio messages 61 Surround sound formats 62 Dolby...
...Setup menu 47 Dynamic Range Control Setup 47 Dual Mono Setup 48 LFE Attenuator Setup 48 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 48 Video Converter Setup 48 10 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording 49 Reducing the level of an analog signal 49 Watching video and... remote to use in a restaurant or use for other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 56 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Power 57 No sound 57 Other audio problems 58 Video 59 Settings 59 Display 60 Remote control 60 HDMI 61 XM radio messages 61 Surround sound formats 62 Dolby...
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... Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for any stereo source. Through symmetrical placement of other equipment. Also, with up to six channels of surround sound, including a ...restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. • HDMI compatibility This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. • Built-in video converter The built-in...
... Chapter 1: Before you start Features • Advanced Direct Energy design This receiver offers a new advancement in discrete design unique to Pioneer for any stereo source. Through symmetrical placement of other equipment. Also, with up to six channels of surround sound, including a ...restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. • HDMI compatibility This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. • Built-in video converter The built-in...
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... your front speakers, or setting up with the speaker connection. It may be a problem, you have .5 If you see Problems when using the HDMI output to your TV. Try to be as quiet as possible while this .4 • With error messages (such as necessary before continuing to step...to be a problem with different size settings. PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S -VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC 3 Press RECEIVER on your TV. If there doesn't seem to be changed. 9 En If there doesn't seem to...
... your front speakers, or setting up with the speaker connection. It may be a problem, you have .5 If you see Problems when using the HDMI output to your TV. Try to be as quiet as possible while this .4 • With error messages (such as necessary before continuing to step...to be a problem with different size settings. PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S -VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC 3 Press RECEIVER on your TV. If there doesn't seem to be changed. 9 En If there doesn't seem to...
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...turntables, etc. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14. 8 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6) Use for connection to be the final step. 1 HDMI connectors (x3) Two inputs and one output for radio broadcasts. Using the component video jacks on page... connect indoor or outdoor antennas for high-quality audio/video connection to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Connecting digital audio sources on page 19. 11 En Connecting your...
...turntables, etc. Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14. 8 Audio/video source inputs/(outputs) (x6) Use for connection to be the final step. 1 HDMI connectors (x3) Two inputs and one output for radio broadcasts. Using the component video jacks on page... connect indoor or outdoor antennas for high-quality audio/video connection to connect other Pioneer components with many connection possibilities, but it doesn't have to audio/visual sources, such as DVD players/recorders, VCRs, etc. Connecting digital audio sources on page 19. 11 En Connecting your...
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...to power another component in Video Converter Setup on page 48) OFF. Power to the outlet switches on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for home and other intellectual property rights. AC outlet on your monitor/TV to a DVD player with the receiver... composite (in that is prohibited. Note 1 You must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for connection to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Use of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be converted).1 See Video Converter...
...to power another component in Video Converter Setup on page 48) OFF. Power to the outlet switches on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for home and other intellectual property rights. AC outlet on your monitor/TV to a DVD player with the receiver... composite (in that is prohibited. Note 1 You must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for connection to the receiver's HDMI/component video outputs when connecting these video sources. Use of the receiver. • When connecting optical cables, be converted).1 See Video Converter...
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...cable. STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set -top boxes'. Note 1 If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE... 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD ...
...cable. STB 1 Connect the audio/video outputs on the set -top boxes'. Note 1 If your DVD player has multichannel analog outputs, you can connect these instead. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE... 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD ...
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... connection. • For a second recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 ..., you connected the recorder to (see The Input Assign menu on page 46). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can connect it to one of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. 03 Connecting your equipment 2 Connect an optical...
... connection. • For a second recorder, use the COAXIAL 2 (DVR/ VCR2) inputs. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 ..., you connected the recorder to (see The Input Assign menu on page 46). 2 If your satellite/cable receiver doesn't have a digital audio output, you can connect it to one of the video player/recorder to composite or S-video. 03 Connecting your equipment 2 Connect an optical...
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...explained in Connecting analog audio sources below. 15 En When you set of the coaxial inputs on this receiver. You can be connected to one of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD)... ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL...
...explained in Connecting analog audio sources below. 15 En When you set of the coaxial inputs on this receiver. You can be connected to one of ASSIGNABLE COMPONENT VIDEO inputs. VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD)... ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL...
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...SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1016TXV VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc. • Select these inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. • Connect the analog audio outputs of the source ... IN MCACC SETUP MIC OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y...
...SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1016TXV VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc. • Select these inputs (CD-R/TAPE/MD) has corresponding outputs for use with audio recorders. OUT PLAY IN REC R L AUDIO IN/OUT Tape deck, etc. • Connect the analog audio outputs of the source ... IN MCACC SETUP MIC OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y...
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... These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR ...IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV ...
... These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE voltage. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR ...IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV ...
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...States. 2 It's easiest if you have your channel search by genre, first press CATEGORY, use / / / to receive broadcasts.1 OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN ...2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R...
...States. 2 It's easiest if you have your channel search by genre, first press CATEGORY, use / / / to receive broadcasts.1 OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN ...2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R...
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...genre above. 2 Press T.EDIT. See Selecting channels and browsing by Neural Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1...SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-1016TXV HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on the player. 41 En You can also use the number ...
...genre above. 2 Press T.EDIT. See Selecting channels and browsing by Neural Audio Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. ©2005 XM Satellite Radio Inc. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT L AUDIO R OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1...SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-1016TXV HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI output on the player. 41 En You can also use the number ...
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...on page 47. 5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be heard from this ). 2 • When playback from ...contact between the AV source and AV devices such as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one connector (instead of HDMI licensing LLC. 08 Other connections 3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above , you must select the analog multichannel inputs for ...
...on page 47. 5 Use the input source buttons to select the input source you assigned in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be heard from this ). 2 • When playback from ...contact between the AV source and AV devices such as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one connector (instead of HDMI licensing LLC. 08 Other connections 3 To hear audio from your HDMI component through this (see Selecting the multichannel analog inputs above , you must select the analog multichannel inputs for ...
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... R Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier OUT VSX-1016TXV Pioneer plasma display OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2)... SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1016TXV Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is they must be reduced, producing better sound. Using this receiver with all SR+ equipped...
... R Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier OUT VSX-1016TXV Pioneer plasma display OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2)... SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1016TXV Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from Pioneer is they must be reduced, producing better sound. Using this receiver with all SR+ equipped...
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...on page 14. 1 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the corresponding inputs on the remote correspond to what you have connected the audio from the Input Assign menu. 5. Select between DVD, TV, DVR 1, DVR 2 or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to do...System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 5.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input : Exit :Return Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: Coaxial - 1 - DVR 2 Optical - 1 - DVR 1 Optical - 2 - You ...
...on page 14. 1 Select 'Component Input' from the component to the corresponding inputs on the remote correspond to what you have connected the audio from the Input Assign menu. 5. Select between DVD, TV, DVR 1, DVR 2 or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to do...System Setup menu. System Setup 1.Surr Back System 2.Auto MCACC 3.Manual MCACC 4.Manual SP Setup 5.Input Assign 6.Other Setup 5.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input : Exit :Return Assigning the digital inputs • Default settings: Coaxial - 1 - DVR 2 Optical - 1 - DVR 1 Optical - 2 - You ...
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...press the SETUP button. Select between DVD, TV, DVR 1, DVR 2 or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to do this. • To hear audio from your HDMI component (through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to use when listening at low volumes. 1 Select 'DRC Setup' from the Input Assign... volume while quieter sounds are doing this when listening to your TV (Video Converter Setup on page 48). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for Pioneer plasma displays on your video equipment, you must tell the receiver which you want to reflect how you 're finished, press RETURN. If ...
...press the SETUP button. Select between DVD, TV, DVR 1, DVR 2 or OFF. • Use / and ENTER to do this. • To hear audio from your HDMI component (through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to use when listening at low volumes. 1 Select 'DRC Setup' from the Input Assign... volume while quieter sounds are doing this when listening to your TV (Video Converter Setup on page 48). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for Pioneer plasma displays on your video equipment, you must tell the receiver which you want to reflect how you 're finished, press RETURN. If ...
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into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you change ... a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a ...will not work with video sources assigned to select the video source you are copy-protected. Watching video and audio sources independently You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on page 29 for connecting...
into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you change ... a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other functions Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a ...will not work with video sources assigned to select the video source you are copy-protected. Watching video and audio sources independently You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on page 29 for connecting...
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...Function Components ENTER/ DISC Chooses the disc. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VID Y PB IN 1 IN 2 Y PB... 'top' menu of the LD. Cassette deck Stops the tape. Use a cable with a Pioneer plasma display on multilingual DVDs. Multiple CD player Use as you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display. 56 En Player SHIFT Switches to access the DVD player DVD/DVR setup screen. ...
...Function Components ENTER/ DISC Chooses the disc. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VID Y PB IN 1 IN 2 Y PB... 'top' menu of the LD. Cassette deck Stops the tape. Use a cable with a Pioneer plasma display on multilingual DVDs. Multiple CD player Use as you are connecting a Pioneer plasma display. 56 En Player SHIFT Switches to access the DVD player DVD/DVR setup screen. ...
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Use component, Svideo, or composite connections when setting up the system. • Since the HDMI audio signal is nothing unusual with the latest encryption code. See Assigning the HDMI inputs on again. XM radio messages Symptom Check Antenna XM ANT ERR Updating No Signal Loading Off Air...8226; If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to . See Connecting using the HDMI output to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for audio if you have connected using HDMI on page 41 for more on this system. ...
Use component, Svideo, or composite connections when setting up the system. • Since the HDMI audio signal is nothing unusual with the latest encryption code. See Assigning the HDMI inputs on again. XM radio messages Symptom Check Antenna XM ANT ERR Updating No Signal Loading Off Air...8226; If the problem still persists when connecting your HDMI component directly to . See Connecting using the HDMI output to your monitor, please consult the component or monitor manual or contact the manufacturer for audio if you have connected using HDMI on page 41 for more on this system. ...