I have a Pioneer DVR 531H and I get the HDD error message What's the solution Barry

I've never fiddled with this dvr but i belive there is a service cd you can download if you search around. Not sure it will help but i guess it's a start.

no drivers

Hi,
Go to http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/latd630/en/AMT/MEBX.htm
You have to disable Intel ME State Control , and you do not get any pop up masages any more.
I hawe that problem with secundary HDD.
Regardes.

Since my last post, I have rectified the problem.....

1) I opened the unit to find a seagate HDD
2) I downloaded the Seatools in dos format and burned the image on to a cd rom
3)Taking out the HDD from my recorder,I hooked it up to another pc and ran the seatools disk @ bootup.
I tried for 2 hrs to repair the bloody thing ( 160 gb!) so i gave up and tried to erase the full HDD...which worked.
4) on my laptop i navigated to Pioneers site and found my recorder along with instructions and a zip file that contained 2 files.
5)After reading the destructions erm i mean instructions ;) I put the HDD back into the recorder and followed the instructions again..

Crossing my fingers i turned the recorder back on and to my amazement i was able to have more functionality..BUT... it says my HDD name error so I ran the disk again and wallah! all worked XDDDD

Here are the links

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/content/support/support/update/DVR.html check if your model is there.

http://download.seagate.com/seatools/registration.nsf/desktop?openform Just add your email too download.

I hope you fix yours XD

player only read +r

check ebay - i got a disc for my 530h on there which unlocked it perfectly

Greeting, I have same problem too, and now recorder is in warranty service. HDD sucks. This recorder is piece of ****. HHD is noisy and poor quality.
Stay in peace

Check this site out:

http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/support/manuals/DVR-5100H-S/index.html

Try using a different cable for starters, regular rca, another optical or coaxial. If the optical works, then its a cable problem. If the coaxial works(and another optical doesnt), then its a cable/jack problem. If the RCA works(and the rest don't), then its a problem with the digital output. Try blowing into the holes, and if nothing works and you can't find any other advice, contact Pioneer. Good luck