Problems And Troubleshooting - Pioneer DV-PT100 User Manual

Problems and troubleshooting

Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this unit, 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.
NOTE:
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the
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outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
SYMPTOMS
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR does not operate.
No picture.
No sound.
The remote control does not function.
No CABLE reception.
VCR
TV recording does not work.
Timer recording does not work.
Noise bars on screen.
DVD
Display is not shown in your language.
Playback doesn't start.
Stopping playback, search, slow-
motion play, repeat play, or program
play, etc. cannot be performed.
No picture, or the screen is blurred or
divided into two parts.
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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
• Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
• Try another AC outlet.
• Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.
• Unplug unit, then plug it back in.
• Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.
• Antenna connection is not correct or antenna cable is disconnected.
• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not set to
the video channel 3 or 4.
• The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to VIDEO (or
equivalent).
• Channel is set to the external mode.
• Check the unit is connected correctly.
• Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.
• The unit is in the Special playback mode.
• Aim at the remote control at the remote sensor.
• Operate within Approx. 5 Meters (15 ft.) or reduce the light in the room.
• Clear the path of the beam.
• The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.
• Check the batteries are inserted correctly.
• Check all CABLE connections.
• Station or CABLE system problems, try another station.
• The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.
• The unit is in the external input mode.
• The time is not set correctly.
• The recording start/end time is not set correctly.
• TIMER REC has not been pressed (
• Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit. Try
Manual tracking adjustment.
• Video heads are dirty.
• The tape is worn or damaged.
• Select proper language in the menu options.
• No disc is inserted.
• The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.
• The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.
• Some discs may not do some of the functions.
• The S-VIDEO/COMPONENT selecter is not set correctly.
• The progressive scanning mode is active through the unit is
connected to a TV via the VIDEO OUT jack.
is not lit).
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