Troubleshooting - Pioneer PDSP-1 Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Many malfunctions can be the result of operating errors. If you experience trouble with the digital sound projector,
use this troubleshooting guide together with thorough checks of the other components in your system. If the problem
is not corrected after doing so, consult your authorized service center.
Sound
No sound
Problems?
?
Sound has a poor surround effect
Sound has poor balance
No sound from the connected sub-woofer, or sound volume is too low
Recording isn't possible on the connected components
Video
Digital sound projector menu screens don't appear
Problems?
?
No image is visible on the connected TV monitor.
Table of Remote Control Unit Menu
Displays
Use the remote control unit's PDSP menu to check INPUTs 1-5, and
confirm you have selected the correct input.
Check the front panel VOLUME LEVEL indicator to confirm whether the
MUTE button has been pressed, or if the sound volume has been set to its
minimum setting.
Confirm that the digital sound projector's main power is turned ON and
that the front panel's POWER ON indicator (Blue) is lighted.
Confirm whether the audio mode has been set to "Mono" for monaural
sound.
Confirm whether the audio mode has been set to "Stereo" for stereo sound.
Check the playback source to confirm that it is a multi-channel source.
Confirm that the proper room sound setting has been chosen.
If the digital sound projector has been physically moved, or if the furniture
in the room been significantly rearranged or changed, consult your
installation technician to have the digital sound projector recalibrated for
the new room environment.
Confirm whether the sub-woofer's output level has been set low.
If the playback source is a digital signal, it may be protected with a
copyguard function, in which case it cannot be recorded. In this case, use
an analog connection between the playback component and recording
component, and record the source in analog mode.
Confirm that the proper video input has been selected on the television
monitor.
Confirm that the proper video input has been selected on the television
monitor.
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Index
P19
P10
P10
P26
P25
P32
P30