I tried the reset and still nothing. The BestBuy store I purchased it from is not near me, I tried the Pioneer link listed above but it is saying invalid model # when I enter VSX-LX302. I will try calling them.
This is just my suggestion, again no harm trying, when you call, insist on (but obviously very politely and respectfully, as you are asking for special considerations..) talking to a manager, or at least a supervisor who can make decisions. Then you can explain to him/her about your basement project resulting in the delay setting up of the unit, and that the BB store is far away. If you talk nicely and convincingly they may agree to send you a new one, consider the fact that your unit did fail upon powering up. Only after a long talk, should you agree to send it in for repair.
From my experience in trying to talk to a senior person, be prepared to get stone walled, and to wait for a long time on the phone, so use a land line and be patient.