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Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this
component, please 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 checking the
points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
General
ProblemRemedy
The disc is automatically ejected Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DualDisc or other
after closing the disc trayincompatible format disc (page 7).
Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).
Take out the disc and clean it (page 69).
Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder (page 71).
No picture Check that everything is connected properly (page 9).
Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is set to the correct
input.
The recorder may be set to progressive-scan with an incompatible TV. Reset to
interlace by pressing and holding the + button (front panel) then pressing
STANDBY/ON (front panel).
CanOt play a disc Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DualDisc or other
incompatible format disc (page 7).
Take out the disc and clean it (page 69).
Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).
There may be condensation in the recorder. Leave the recorder for an hour or so
for the condensation to evaporate.
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.
Screen goes blank and controls are Press then restart playback.
inoperative
Remote control does not work Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 52). (When
the batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to 1.)
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 (even forwards
at regular play speed) or slow motion play. Press 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 > Audio Out > DTS setting is On.
Some 96kHz 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 9).
If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.
The picture from the external input If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you cannot
is distortedconnect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV.
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