Pioneer DVR-450H-S manual ProblemRemedy

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ProblemRemedy

All settings are reset • If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the

recorder is on, all the settings will be lost.

•Make sure that you switch the recorder into standby before unplugging the power cord.

Remote control does • If you connected this recorder to another Pioneer product using the

not workCONTROL IN jack, point the remote control at the other component to use (page 14).

•Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 116). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to Recorder1.)

•Use the remote within its operating range (page 6).

•Replace the batteries (page 6).

No sound or sound is distorted

•Make sure that the amp/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and the volume turned up.

•There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning or slow motion play. Press PLAY to resume regular playback.

•DTS discs can only be played if this recorder is connected to a DTS decoder or DTS compatible amp/receiver. If you have connected a suitable decoder, also make sure that the Initial Setup > Audio Out > DTS Out setting is On.

•Some 96 kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack. In this case, switch the input of your amp/receiver to analog.

•Check the audio cable connections (page 14).

•If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.

Cannot switch a dual • During real-time copying it is not possible to switch audio channels.

mono/bilingual The main and sub channels are both output. programme

The picture is distorted • Change the Input Line System setting (page 117). (You can also change it by pressing the (Stop) button and INPUT SELECT on the front panel simultaneously with the recorder stopped.)

The picture from the	• If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected,
external input is	you cannot connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly
distorted	to your TV.
Screen is stretched	• Make sure that the TV Screen Size setting (page 113) is correct for
vertically or	the kind of TV you have (see also page 132).
horizontally	• If you have a widescreen TV, check its aspect ratio settings.
	• This recorder’s input switches into wide mode automatically
	according to the input signal. When the unit connected is not
	compatible with VIDEO ID-1 (widescreen signalling), set the
	connected component to output 4:3 aspect ratio (standard) video.

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