The Initial Setup menu

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Setting

Options

Explanation

 

 

 

 

 

Colour

RGB (0–255)

Use if colours are weak and black appears to ‘float’

 

 

on the RGB (16–235)setting.

 

 

 

 

 

RGB (16–235)

Use this setting if colours appear overly rich and the

 

 

black too deep on the RGB (0–255)setting.

 

 

 

 

 

YCbCr 4:2:2

The video signal is output as a 10-bit YCbCr 4:2:2

 

 

component signal. This is the standard setting for

 

 

HDMI-compatible devices.

 

 

 

 

 

YCbCr 4:4:4

The video signal is output as a 8-bit YCbCr 4:4:4

 

 

component signal.

Depending on the connected device some settings may not be available.

When a DVI device is connected, the YCbCr 4:2:2 and YCbCr 4:4:4 options are not available.

You cannot choose YCbCr 4:2:2 when the Screen Resolution is set to 720 x 576i (720 x 480i).

Audio Output

Auto •

Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS sources are output as a

 

 

bitstream signal. However, depending on the Audio

 

 

Out setting, number of audio channels, and the HDMI-

 

 

connected device, Linear PCM audio may be output.

 

 

 

 

PCM

All audio signals are converted to Linear PCM

 

 

(except DTS).

Bitstream Priority Select if the connected device is compatible with bitstream audio.

This setting is not available when a DVI device is connected.

HDMI Control

On •

Enable the HDMI Control function. Select this option

 

 

when connected to an HDMI Control-compatible

 

 

Pioneer plasma display, AV system (amplifier or AV

 

 

receiver etc.).

 

 

 

 

Off

Disable the HDMI Control function. Select this option

 

 

when not connected to an HDMI Control-compatible

 

 

component, or when connected to a component

 

 

manufactured by a company other than Pioneer.

For more information about HDMI Control, see HDMI Control on page 22.

This setting is available even if you are not connected to an HDMI device.

For more information see Troubleshooting on page 126.

Options

On Screen Display

On •

The recorder displays operation displays (Stop, Play,

 

 

etc.) on-screen.

 

 

 

 

Off

Switches off the on-screen operation displays.

 

 

 

Front Panel Display

On •

The time is shown in the front panel display when the

 

 

recorder is in standby.

 

 

 

 

Off

The front panel display is switched off in standby.

 

 

 

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Pioneer DVR-450H-S Colour RGB, YCbCr, Audio Output Auto, Hdmi Control, Options On Screen Display, Front Panel Display

DVR-450H-S specifications

The Pioneer DVR-450H-S is a versatile digital video recorder that has garnered reputation for its impressive features and functionalities catering to both casual users and enthusiasts. A standout characteristic of the DVR-450H-S is its ability to record high-quality video in a variety of formats, making it a solid choice for those looking to preserve their favorite shows and movies.

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