Pioneer DVR-RT501-S Video head cleaning, Resetting the recorder, Video Head Clogging

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Additional information

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SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

 

 

VCR

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TV recording does not work.

¥

The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.

46,52

¥

The unit is in the external input mode.

 

 

 

¥

The time is not set correctly.

22

Timer recording does not work.

¥

The recording start/end time is not set correctly.

60

 

¥

TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit).

58, 61

 

¥

Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.

48

Noise bars on screen.

 

Try Manual tracking adjustment.

 

¥

Video heads are dirty.

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¥

The tape is worn or damaged.

Ð

 

 

 

 

OTHER

 

 

 

No 4:3 (16:9) picture.

¥

The setup does not match your TV.

24

 

 

 

 

No on-screen display.

¥

Select Display ÒONÓ.

24

 

 

 

 

Nothing appears in the display window.

¥

Check the DIMMER setting for SETUP.

24

 

 

 

 

No surround sound.

¥

The setup does not match your stereo system.

18

The unit or remote operation key is

¥

Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several min-

Ð

not functioning.

 

utes, then replug it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback does not start when the

¥

Check the Parental setup.

21

title is selected.

 

 

 

Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle

 

 

 

language is not changed when you

¥

Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.

20

playback a DVD.

 

 

 

No subtitles.

¥

Some discs have no subtitles.

20, 37

¥

Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE.

 

 

I can't change the subtitles.

¥

Subtitles on a DivX¨ file cannot be changed.

44

Angle cannot be changed.

¥

Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.

Ð

Ò Ó appears on the screen.

¥

The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.

Ð

 

 

 

 

Video head cleaning

Video Head Clogging

The video heads record and playback pictures and sound

 

 

on the video tape. In the event that they become dirty you

 

 

won't be able to do a perfect recording and the playback

 

 

picture will be extremely snowy. Also, keep in mind that a

 

 

poor tape quality and a damaged cassette may contribute

 

 

to the rapid accumulation of dirt on the heads.

Good Picture

Snowy Picture

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting service.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.

NOTES: ¥ Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.

¥ To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

Resetting the recorder

If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure that the recorder is on and remove the disc.

2 Press and hold

 

and press

 

STANDBY/ON.

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The recorder turns off with all settings reset.

 

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Contents DVR-RT501-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating Environment For USE in the UnitedKingdom Contents Media mark Tape playbackWhen YOU Experience the Above CONDI- Tions PrecautionsBefore using your unit What is Moisture CONDENSATION?Copyright AccessoriesEdit function FeaturesPlayback function Recording functionOperating DVD-Video DiscDiscs which can be played back Region management informationFormat modes that can be used with each disc VR modeVideo mode Recording formatTitle/Chapter/Track When recording in the VR modeWhen recording in the Video mode Disc playback in other playersSTANDBY/ON Parts and functionsFront Channel +/ÐDVD SP/LPCD-R CD-RWDVD/VCR Remote controlUse dry cell batteries type AAA/R03 How to install the batteriesConnection to a Satellite Receiver Connecting this unit to your TV using the Scart connectionsBasic connections Playback connectionInterlaced outputs Connect to a Stereo Amplifier with AudioOutput Progressive outputsBBC Automatic TV tuning and clock settingVarious settings PreparationReturn Using the Setup MenuPreparation EnterSelectable languages Setting the languageSelecting parental control Setting the parental controlTemporarily cancelling parental control To cancel the locked parental control levelYou can format, protect, or finalise a disc Setting the clockSetting the disc To set the Auto TimeNEW Disc Format DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFF Other System SetupSetting the screen Dimmer Brightness of the display windowStill by Frame VideoÒrgbó This section describes recording settings Setting the audioSetting the recording This section describes audio settingsBe labelled EXT / AUX etc Setting the otherÒUsing theSETUP Menuó onpage DivX VODSetting the channel Automatic station presettingTo skip a channel position Select Òmoveó and press Enter Various settings Replace TV station positionsManual TV station presetting Select Òtuningó tuning scale and press¥ If a non-compatible disc is loaded Playback procedureDisc playback Press OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray will openPress Enter or Play Playback by selecting a titlePress Title Menu Title menu will appearChecking media information Special playback Locating a specific scene Play mode screen will appearCommercial skip / Locating a specific scene Commercial skipTitle, Chapter repeat playback Repeat playbackOne touch repeat Repeat playbackDVD menu Title selection / DVD menuSubtitles Changing angles / Zooming / SubtitlesChanging angles ZoomingVo. on Changing soundtrack language / Karaoke playbackChanging soundtrack language Karaoke playbackPress Title MENU/TOP Menu Various operations on CDPlaying back a selected track Excluding specified trackPlaying back programs Random playbackRepeat playback of selected track Repeat playback of all tracksLimitations on MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX file playback Using the Browser screenWhen the file to be displayed is selected MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX playbackMP3 file specifications WMA file specificationsPlaying back MP3/WMA files Next or the previous page. See Jpeg file specificationPlaying back Jpeg files Press To select Jpeg filePlaying back DivX video files DivX video file specificationsProgressive scan Different scanning modes Interlaced scanProgressive scan Tape playback Loading and unloading a cassette tapeTo rewind the tape or forward it rapidly Forward/Reverse picture search modeCassette tape playback To stop playbackSlow motion Adjusting tracking conditionPicture search Still pictureZero Return function / Video index searchsystem Zero Return functionVideo index search system Recording modes Read this before recording on discRecording Types of discCopy Never recording prohibited Disc remaining timeImages that cannot be recorded Copy Free unrestricted recordingPress REC Appears on the screen for about Recording a TV programMODE/SPEED is pressed Press the numeric keys or CH + / toTo stop recording temporarily To stop recordingOne-touch Timer Recording OTR To cancel OTRPress numeric keys or CH + / to select Guide CH no Checking the channel setup to use the Video Plus+ systemVideo Plus+ programming system There are two ways to enter aSetting the timer program using the Video Plus+ system Press Video Plus+Use the numeric keys to enter the PlusCode number TYPE!#$OK% Once Checking or changing the timer recording Cancelling the timer recordingCase Timer programs-overlap Press Timer recordingSetting timer recording Preparation Timer REC SET screen will appearPress or to select Òchó and press Enter Select the recording mode and press EnterPress or to select Òtypeó and press Enter Press or to select Òdateó and press EnterProgram Deleted Parts Output selection for DVD VR mode Video mode DVD-R Stereo recording and playbackNicam programmes are divided into 4 types as shown below Playlist Editing the discEditing the disc Original titleCreating a playlist Editing a playlistPress Display to return the title menu Changing a title namePress Enter Edit Title screen appears Erasing a scene Edit title+*,!%& * !# Title Menu Combining the titlePress Enter Selected playlist will be erased Erasing a playlistAdding a chapter mark Editing an original titleCombining chapters Changing an original title name Erasing a scene Edit title Erasing an original title Changing a disc name Changing a disc nameYou can change a disc name from the title menu There are two methods for inputting characters Editing the disc Using the keyboard screenKeyboard screen types Inputting charactersSelecting between uppercase and lowercase letters Cancelling character inputCancel Erasing a characterDubbing a tape onto a disc DubbingYou can record video or audio on a video tape onto a disc Dubbing a disc onto a tape Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlistDubbing only a specified scene Dubbing using other equipment When a video is recorded using this unit PreparationYou can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Dubbing Playback unit connection Dubbing with A/V-cable or S-Video cable not suppliedDubbing with Scart cable not supplied MP3 GlossaryAdditional information DTSSetup Menu Screen sizes and disc formatsScreen sizes and disc formats Language code list Cause Possible Solutions Error/Warning message listProblems and troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Solutions VCR/DVDDVD Video head cleaning Resetting the recorderVideo Head Clogging Dont Other Additional informationVCR section SpecificationsAccessories GeneralAdditional information Additional information Pioneer Corporation
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