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Question posted by mkliou on August 15th, 2023

On Startup, Power Is Turned Off Within 5 Secs.

After power on by pressing the front panel power button, the receiver turns off by itself in about 5 seconds. Front panel knobs and Remote controller work during those 5 seconds. Remote controller cannot turn the receive on.

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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on August 15th, 2023 10:16 PM
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The Pioneer VSX-822-K receiver turning off within 5 seconds of startup could be caused by a few different things. Here are a few things you can check:

Make sure that the receiver is getting power. Check the power cord to make sure that it is plugged in properly and that the outlet is working.

Try resetting the receiver. Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds. This will reset the receiver to its factory settings.

Check the fuses. The receiver may have a blown fuse. If so, you will need to replace the fuse.

Check the capacitors. The capacitors in the receiver may be bad. If so, you will need to replace the capacitors.

If you have checked all of these things and the receiver is still turning off, then you may need to contact Pioneer customer support for help.

Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting the Pioneer VSX-822-K receiver:

Try connecting the receiver to a different power outlet.

Try using a different power cord.

Try connecting the receiver to a different input source.

Try updating the receiver's firmware.

I hope this helps!


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Answer #2: Posted by Hanna0809 on August 19th, 2023 6:52 AM
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Of course, I understand your concern. It seems like there might be a problem causing your receiver to turn off shortly after you start it up. This can be frustrating, but there are a few things we can try to troubleshoot the issue.


First, it's worth checking if the receiver is getting enough airflow to prevent overheating. Dust or blocked ventilation can sometimes cause devices to shut down to protect themselves from damage. Make sure the area around the receiver is clear and that it has proper ventilation.


If you have any accessories connected to the receiver, try disconnecting them and then starting the receiver to see if the issue persists. Sometimes a faulty accessory can trigger automatic shutdown.


Another thing you can try is performing a factory reset if your receiver supports that option. This can help if there's a software glitch causing the problem.


Additionally, check if there are any firmware updates available for your receiver. Sometimes a software update can fix unexpected behavior.


If none of these steps work, I recommend reaching out to the manufacturer's customer support for further assistance. They might have more specific troubleshooting steps tailored to your receiver model. If you're not comfortable troubleshooting on your own, it's a good idea to consult with a professional technician who can help diagnose and fix the issue.

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

... settings on the receiver 6 01 Controls and displays Front panel 7 Display 8 Remote control 9 Loading the batteries 10 Operating range of remote control 10 02 Connecting your equipment Determining the speakers' application 11 Some tips for improving sound quality 11 Connecting the speakers 12 Connect the surround back or front height speakers (In case of VSX-1022 12 Connect...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

...the audio ...receiver. • About the video converter (VSX-1022 only) (page 16) • About video outputs connection (VSX-822 only) (page 16) • Connecting a TV and playback components (page 17) • Connecting antennas (page 21) • Plugging in damp or wet areas - The colors of the steps indicate the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control...
Owner's Manual - Page 9

... (page 36). Switches between the various surround modes (page 34). 7 Receiver and component control buttons The following buttons are not used to access: iPod CTRL - HOME MENU - Displays the disc 'top' menu of Blu-ray Disc player. 1 Remote control 1 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE 2 3 RECEIVER 4 INPUT 11 12 5 6 AUDIO PARAMETER TOP 7 MENU TUNE TOOLS MENU PRESET PRESET ENTER 8 HOME...
Owner's Manual - Page 10

... of remote control The remote control may have a longer life. to select ON, AUTO or OFF the surround back channel (page 35). Switches to play back (page 25). Never use or store batteries in four steps. 11 SOURCE Press to turn on a CD, etc. INPUT - Use to adjust the volume on /off the power of the component...
Owner's Manual - Page 12

...component is connected, either setting will work with a normal impedance between 6 Ω and 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver...panel it to complete all connections before touching any of VSX.... For DVD-Audio, the speakers ... it may cause the power to add a surround...VSX-822) Connect the PRE OUT SURR BACK/FRONT HEIGHT outputs of the VSX...
Owner's Manual - Page 14

... on the front panel to bend the cables over the top of digital audio that may cause a humming noise from the subwoofer (the LFE channel is compatible with components using the SPEAKERS button. This receiver supports the functions described below for the Surr.Back setting only.  Use the SPEAKERS button on page 46. VSX-1022 only...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

... connect analog audio components. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United States and other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly. • When an HDMI cable with a built-in the audio may occur when switching between the...
Owner's Manual - Page 17

... DVI (with HDCP) equipped component (Blu-ray Disc player, etc.), you can connect it to this receiver using an analog audio cables, set ARC at HDMI Setup to ON (see The Input Assign menu on page 49). If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with audio cables (as shown). -
Owner's Manual - Page 20

...the ADAPTER PORT terminal on the rear panel. • For instructions on playing...AUDIO Class 2 Wiring VSX-822 SPEAKERS Bluetooth® ADAPTER Connecting to the network through LAN interface By connecting this receiver...audio files stored on the components on page 30. Important • Do not move the receiver... Refer to set up the network manually. Turn on your router does not have as the...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... the input function buttons. 1 2 3 DISP RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE 4 5 6 CH INPUT 7 8 9 CH SHIFT CLR 0 ENTER  Press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the audio input signal corresponding to the source component. Turn down the volume of the source. For other inputs, H cannot be able to operate other components using the remote control. Chapter 4 Basic...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

... Listening to the radio above for more on the remote control to recall the station preset. The display shows PRESET, then a blinking MEM and station preset. 3 Press PRESET / to select the station preset you want . Note • If the receiver is blank, to keep the previous name. • Once you want . Naming...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

... case of VSX-822: Cannot be selected when the Speaker System is active. • You can listen to sources using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. UNPLUGGED Suitable for listening to the sound from a Bluetooth wireless technology device. Using the Sound Retriever When audio data is heard with headphones. 34 RECEIVER SLEEP SOURCE...
Owner's Manual - Page 39

... 10 seconds while the list screen is required between turning the power on and completion of radio waves broadcast from a transmitter through the air but are geographically restricted on this receiver is an audio broadcasting service transmitted via the Internet. Only audio files with the mark can perform the following list: • NETRADIO - Basic playback controls You...
Owner's Manual - Page 46

... is selected. 1 Switch on page 23). • Manual SP Setup - PressRECEIVER to navigate through the corresponding HDMI cable. 3 Press RECEIVER , then press HOME MENU. Auto MCACC 2 . Specify the size and number of speakers you've connected (see The Network Standby menu on the remote control to switch on page 51). Specify what you 've connected...
Owner's Manual - Page 49

...audio input terminal and component video input terminal (component video input terminal for VSX-1022 only). • For the assignment of the receiver. Analog Input b . Note • When playing analog input audio, switch to the CD or TV input menu, press RECEIVER and press... 1 . Auto Power Down 8 . The signal input from the composite and component video terminals will be...
Owner's Manual - Page 52

... the audio input of this unit. Important • When connecting this function with components that do not guarantee that all connections, connect the power cords to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. For more information see Connecting using the TV's remote control. • Power synchronization with TV • Automatic switching of HDMI cable is set this receiver. HDMI...
Owner's Manual - Page 53

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Owner's Manual - Page 59

... to return to your video component.  VSX-1022 only: Some components (such as you won't be converted. If adjusting this time), switch the receiver back on your TV to the Control with the DVD player.  There seems to set to OFF (see The Auto Power Down menu on the remote control to turn muting off , or the...
Owner's Manual - Page 60

...).  The router is not switched on the receiver. 3. Turn on . Check whether the component is properly connected to the network is not properly operated. - Audio files recorded in DHCP server function of the remote sensor (page 10).  Remove the obstacle or operate from this receiver or the power supply.  The PC or Internet radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 61

...; Turn the TV's power on before turning on this receiver (page 39).  The NETWORK function cannot be operated with the Deep Color feature.  No sound, or sound suddenly ceases.  Check that are input from the HDMI terminal will not work with this receiver to a component or TV with the buttons on the remote control.  The remote control is...

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