Pioneer DV-444-K Operating Instructions Manual page 59

Remote control operation is not possible.
The rear panel control input jack on the player is being
used.
\ Point the remote control at the component that
the player is connected to (page 14).
The remote control is too far from the player, or the
angle with the remote sensor is too wide.
\ Be sure to operate the remote from a location
within its operating range (page 6).
The batteries are exhausted.
\ Replace the exhausted batteries with all new
batteries (page 6).
Some settings in the Setup Menu do not appear.
\ The Setup Menu Mode is set to [Basic]; set it to
[Expert] (page 23).
Audio is not output or is distorted.
The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [96 kHz PCM Out]
setting is set to [96 kHz].
\ Either connect using the analog outputs, or set
[96kHz PCM Out] in the Audio 1 menu to [96kHz
3 48 kHz] (pages 13, 25).
The disc is dirty.
\ Refer to 'Disc Care' (page 53).
The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the
terminals or are not connected.
\ Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted.
The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
\ Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped
clean of dirt, etc.
Audio cable connection is wrong.
\ Check to make sure that the audio cables are
connected correctly (page 13).
Connection is made to the stereo amplifier's PHONO
input terminal.
\ Change connection to any input terminal except
PHONO.
The pause mode is engaged.
\ Press PLAY 3 or PAUSE 8 to exit the pause
mode.
Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect.
\ Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine
if it is selected for DVD playback.
Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.
DVDs and CDs use different recording methods.
\ This is not a malfunction.
No DTS audio output.
\ You can only play DTS discs if you have a DTS-
compatible amplifier or a DTS decoder. From the
disc menu screen, or using the AUDIO button,
select a non-DTS setting (pages 19, 32).
\ If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compaible
amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set
[DTS Out] to [Off] in the Setup menu. If you do
not do this, noise will be output if you try and play
a DTS disc (page 25).
\ 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 (page 13).
"DTS DIGITAL OUT OFF" is displayed on-screen.
If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible
amplifier or decoder, set [DTS Out] and [Digital
Out] to [On] from the Setup menu (page 25). If you
do not have a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder,
you cannot play DTS discs. In this case, select a non-
DTS setting from the disc menu or by using the
AUDIO button (pages 19, 32).
The disc containing the MP3 tracks won't play.
If the disc is a recordable CD, make sure that the disc
is finalized. If the message "UNPLAYABLE MP3
FORMAT" is displayed when you try to play a disc/
track:
\ Check that the track(s) are in the MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3 format.
\ Check that the sampling rate of the track(s) are
44.1 or 48kHz.
Some MP3 tracks appear to be missing from a disc.
\ If a track name does not end in ".mp3" or
".MP3", this player will not recognize it as an MP3
track.
\ This player only recognizes the first 250 folders
and tracks on a disc. If there are more folders/
tracks than this, you will not be able to play them.
\ This player is not compatible with multi-session
discs. If the disc is multi-session, you will only be
able to play tracks recorded onto the first session.
Caution
Static electricity or other external influence may cause
malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging
the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually
reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not
correct the problem, please consult your nearest
PIONEER service center.
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