Pioneer DVR-RT300 manual Additional information Troubleshooting, Dvd/Vcr

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09Additional information

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.

Note

¥If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity, disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

DVD/VCR

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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DVD/VCR does not operate.

¥ Make sure the power cord is plugged in.

15

 

¥ Try another AC outlet.

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¥ Power is off, check fuse or circuit breaker.

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¥ Unplug unit, then plug it back in.

15

 

¥ Select the DVD or VCR mode before operating.

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No picture.

¥ Antenna connection is not correct or antenna cable is disconnected.

16~19

 

¥ The video channel is not in the correct position or the TV is not set to the

22

 

video channel 3 or 4.

 

 

¥ Check the unit is connected correctly.

16~21

 

¥ The video input selector of the TV is not set to VIDEO. Set to VIDEO (or

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equivalent).

 

 

¥ Channel is set to the external mode.

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No sound.

¥ Check the unit is connected correctly.

16~21

 

¥ Check the input selector of the amplifier is set properly.

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¥ The unit is in the Special playback mode.

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The remote control does not func- ¥ Aim at the remote control at the remote sensor.

 

tion.

¥ Operate within Approx. 5 meters or reduce the light in the room.

 

 

¥ Clear the path of the beam.

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¥ The batteries are weak. Replace the batteries.

 

 

¥ Check the batteries are inserted correctly.

 

No CATV reception

¥ Check all CATV connections.

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¥ Station or CATV system problems, try another station.

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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Display is not shown in your lan-

¥ Select proper language in the SETUP MENU.

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guage.

 

 

Playback doesn’t start.

¥ No disc is inserted.

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¥ The disc may be dirty. Clean up the disc.

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¥ The unit cannot play DVD-ROMs, etc.

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Stopping playback, search, slow-

¥ Some discs may not do some of the functions.

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motion play, repeat play, or program

 

 

play, etc. cannot be performed.

 

 

Recording does not work.

¥ Check the disc space, using the disc information.

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¥ Check the disc for protection.

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¥ Check if the video to be recorded is not Òcopy-guardedÓ.

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¥ Check that the number of recorded titles is 99 or less, using the disc

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information.

 

 

¥ Check the number of the total chapters for the recorded titles is 999,

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using the disc information.

 

 

¥ In a DVD-RW of Ver.1.0, recording in Video mode does not work. Check

10

 

the disc type.

 

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Contents DVR-RT500DVR-RT300 Equipment Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityInformation to User Important Safety Instructions Moisture will Condense on the Unit in the FOLLOW- ING Cases POWER-CORD CautionWhen YOU Experience the Above Conditions We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Dubbing RecordingEditing Additional informationChapter FeaturesBefore you start Discs which can be played back DVD-RW Before you start Discs on which video can be recordedRecording format DVD-RBefore you start When recording in the VR modeWhen recording in the Video mode Disc playback in other playersFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Rear panelDVD Controls and displays Display windowSP/SLP VCRAUDIO/AUDIO Select Controls and displays Remote controlCLEAR/CANCEL Power Source Using the remote controlRemote control basics To USE AC Power SourceAntenna connection Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Antenna to DVD/VCR ConnectionTo DVR/VCR Connecting upDVD/VCR to TV Connection Prevents Connecting up Catvcable TV connectionsAllows Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the Catv mode Connect to a TV with S-Video output for DVD/CD playback Connecting up Connections with the TV or audio componentConnect to a TV with Audio/Video output Stereo Amplifier Connecting the optical digital cable for DVD/CD playbackConnect to a stereo amplifier with audio output Built-in decoderGetting started Auto clock settingSetting the video channel Getting started ChapterEnter Using the Setup MenuGetting started DVD Menu Getting started Setting the languageOSD Language AudioTemporarily cancelling parental control Getting started Setting the parental controlTo cancel the locked parental control level Selecting parental controlAuto Clock Getting started Setting the clockClock manually Standard Time Time zoneNEW Disc Format Getting started Setting the discReformat You can format, protect, or finalize a discUndo Finalize FinalizeProtect Disc Dimmer Brightness of the display window Setting the screenStill Mode DISPLAY/CALL Turning the screen display on or OFFLINE1 INPUT/LINE2 Input Setting the image qualitySetting the audio BrightnessSetting the recording TV/CATV Select Getting started Setting the channelSetting other items Auto CH MemoryPlayback Chapter Playback procedurePlayback Press Play to start playback Press Stop to end playbackPress or to select the title you want to playback Playback Playback by selecting a titlePress Title MENU. The title menu will appear Playback Checking media information Press DISPLAY/CALL. Media information will appearPlayback Special playback Commercial skip Playback Commercial skip / Locating a specific sceneLocating a specific scene Repeat playback Playback Repeat playbackOne touch repeat ChapterDVD menu Playback Title selection / DVD menuTitle selection Press / or / to select the desired titleZooming Playback Changing angles / ZoomingChanging angles Turning the subtitles On and Off Playback Changing soundtrack language / Sub- titlesChanging soundtrack language Changing the subtitle languageExcluding specified track Playback CD Track Info screenPlaying back a selected track Press Title MENU/TOP MenuPlayback Random, repeat and program play Playback MP3/WMA/JPEG playback Using the Browser screenWhen the file to be displayed is selected Limitations on MP3/WMA/JPEG CD playbackMP3 CD PlaybackPlaying back MP3/WMA files WMA CDPress or to select Jpeg file Playing back Jpeg filesJpeg CD Press Enter to play the selected picturePress Play to start playback Playback Progressive scanDifferent scanning modes Interlaced scanUnloading Playback Loading and unloading a cassette tapeLoading Tape speed and maximum recording timeTo stop playback Forward/Reverse picture search modePlayback Cassette tape playback To rewind the tape or forward it rapidlyStill picture Adjusting tracking conditionPicture search Slow motionVideo index search system Playback Zero Return function / Video index search systemZero Return function Read this before recording on disc RecordingRecording Chapter Types of discImages that cannot be recorded RecordingDisc remaining time Catv Press REC MODE/SPEED to select the recording modeRecording Recording a TV program Cable TV channelsTo stop recording Auto Rewind featurePress REC To stop recording temporarilyExample Recording One-touch Timer Recording OTRTo cancel OTR Seconds Press Recording timeRecording VCR Plus+ programming system What is the VCR Plus+ programming system?Checking the channel setup to use the VCR Plus+ system Setting the timer program using the VCR Plus+ system Case timer programs-overlap Timer recordingChecking or changing the timer recording Setting timer recording PreparationPress or to select Timer REC SET Press SetupSetup Menu screen will appear Press or to select NEW and press EnterRecording Press or to select REC Mode and pressSelect OK and press Enter Output Sound Heard on Selection Both Speakers Recording Stereo recording and playbackOutput selection Editing the disc EditingEditing Chapter Will be used as the base of a playlist Editing Editing a playlistCreating a playlist Keyboard screen will appear EditingChanging a title name Use the keyboard screen to enter the title nameErasing a scene Edit title Edit Title screen appearsAdjust the start and end points Check the erased scenesCombining the title Erasing a playlist Selected playlist will be erasedEditing Editing an original title Adding a chapter markIf you want to continue to add chapter marks, repeat step To continue erasing chapter marks, repeat steps Combining chaptersChanging an original title name Then the Edit Title screen will appear ¥ By selecting ÒNOÓ, the title menu appearsErasing an original title Press Title Menu to display the title menu Editing Changing a disc nameChanging a disc name Press To display the editing menuUsing the keyboard screen Clear Dubbing a tape onto a disc DubbingDubbing Chapter Dubbing Dubbing a disc onto a tape Dubbing only the specified titles or the playlistYou can connect another VCR or camcorder for dubbing Dubbing Dubbing using other equipmentWhen a video is recorded using this unit Press Input Select and set the channel to L2 orAdditional information Language code listSetting Appearance 169 Additional information ChapterPlayback that repeats between two set points, a and B Feature that automatically sets the internal clockAdditional information Glossary Cable televisionProgram recorded on a disc is called a ÒtitleÓ Additional informationUser-created titles based on each original title Song on a music CD is called a ÒtrackÓAdditional information Error/Warning message list Cannot Record Switching to InterlaceDisc Error C306 Protected ImageAdditional information Troubleshooting DVD/VCROther Patible in order to play the discStoring discs Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs Damaged discsMoving the recorder Additional information Video head cleaningHints on installation Video head cloggingGeneral Additional information SpecificationsAccessories VCR sectionPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer CorporationPioneer Electronics USA INC Pioneer Europe NV
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