Installation And Maintenance; Hints On Installation; Troubleshooting; General - Pioneer RCS-404H Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and maintenance

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this system for years to come,
so please bear in mind the following points when
choosing a location:
Do...
Use in a well-ventilated room.
Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or
.
stereo rack

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks
listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
• If the system does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the plug from
the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
• If there is no sound or no multichannel sound from the DVR-640H-AV/DVR-440H-AV DVD recorder, try setting the
recorder's audio-related settings back to their defaults—see The Initial Setup menu on page 128.

General

Problem
The power does not turn on, or
switches off suddenly (an error
message may be displayed at
startup).
No sound is output when a
function is selected.
No sound from surround or
center speakers.
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Remedy
• Leave the unit plugged in, wait for one minute, then switch back on.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of wire touching the unit. This could cause the
system to shut off automatically.
• Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
• Make sure there is enough space for ventilation around the receiver subwoofer.
• Make sure the voltage of the mains power source is correct for the model.
• Try reducing the volume level.
• If the problem persists, take it to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your
dealer for servicing.
• If you're playing from the DVD recorder, make sure that the digital coaxial cable is
connected properly. Also make sure that the DVD recorder's Digital Out and DTS Out
settings are set to On, and that the MPEG Out setting is set to MPEG
• If you're using the line input, make sure the component is connected correctly (see
Connecting auxiliary components on page 34).
• Turn up the volume.
• Refer to Channel level setting on page 31 to check the speaker levels.
• Check that you haven't selected the AUTO, STEREO, or VIRTUAL mode (see Listening in
surround sound on page 25).
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to Connecting up).
• If you're playing from the DVD recorder, check that the Dolby Digital Out setting is set to
Dolby Digital.
• If the source is 96 kHz, this will be played in stereo. If you want to play it in surround
sound, set the DVD recorder's 96 kHz PCM Out setting to 96 kHz
Don't...
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity,
including near radiators and other heat-generating
appliances.
Place on a window sill or other place where the system will
be exposed to direct sunlight.
Use in an excessively dusty or damp environment.
Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in
your stereo system that becomes hot in use.
Use near a television or monitor as you may experience
interference—especially if the television uses an indoor
antenna.
Use in a kitchen or other room where the system may be
exposed to smoke or steam.
Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloth—this may
prevent proper cooling of the system unit.
Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough
to support all four of the system unit's feet.
PCM.
48 kHz.