09Additional information

Problem

Remedy

Cannot play multi-

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel

channel audio.

(page 45).

 

• Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings (page 39)

 

are suitable for your amplifier/receiver — check the instruction manual

 

that came with your amplifier/receiver.

 

DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio.

 

Listen through the player’s analog outputs.

 

• Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are correct

 

(page 50).

 

• Check the audio options available from the disc menu.

Cannot listen to high- sampling rate audio through the digital output.

Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (page 39).

As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz audio. In this case, even if set to Down Sample Off, the player automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.

Cannot output 192 kHz or

• The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates. The

176.4 kHz digital audio.

digital output is automatically downsampled.

Cannot output 96 kHz or • Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Down Sample Off (page 39).

88.2kHz digital audio. • Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automatically downsampled.

No DTS audio output. • If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS > PCM (page 39). If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.

If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the cable is properly connected.

Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog).

Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you’ve connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV (page 45).

Can’t hear effect of

• Virtual Surround does not work with SACD or DVD-Audio.

Virtual Surround.

• The Virtual Surround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT

 

(2ch) analog audio outputs.

 

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel (page 45).

 

• The effectiveness of Virtual Surround varies with the disc.

 

 

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DV-48AV specifications

The Pioneer DV-48AV is an exceptional multi-format player that epitomizes versatility and high-quality performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike, this device combines a plethora of features that cater to diverse media playback requirements.

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