Pioneer DV-05 operating instructions Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible causes

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Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Symptom

Possible causes

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Operation

1. The disc comes back out

 

even when the disc table is

 

closed.

 

2. Playback is not possible.

÷ The disc is dirty or warped.

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÷ The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.

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÷ Region No. does not conform with this unit.

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÷ Condensation has formed inside the player.

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÷This player cannot play PAL and SECAM format DVD discs.

÷The disc has been loaded upside down.

Picture

3.

mark appears on screen. ÷ The selected function does not operate for that disc.

4. mark appears on screen. ÷ The operation is prohibited by player.

5.Picture playback stops and ÷ First stop the disc (press the 7 button), then start playback

the operation button can not

again.

be used.

 

6.Settings are canceled. ÷ When the power is turned off by power failure or unplugging of the power cord, settings will be canceled.

When unplugging the power cord, please be sure to do so after first canceling the display window's “-off-” indicator by

 

 

pressing the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit or the

 

 

7. No picture.

remote control unit.

 

 

÷ Connection is incorrect.

 

 

8. Picture is dark.

÷ Operation (settings) of TV or AV amplifier is not appropriate.

 

 

÷ This unit is compatible with analog copy protect formatted copy

 

 

 

guard. Some discs include a copy prohibit signal and when

 

 

 

these types of discs are played back, the screen may darken

 

 

9. The screen is stretched or

depending on the TV. This not a malfunction of this unit.

 

 

÷ The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.

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aspect does not change.

 

 

 

10. Picture disturbance during

÷ This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy guard.

 

 

playback.

Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this

 

 

 

type of disc is played back, stripes etc., may appear on some

 

 

 

sections of the picture depending on the TV. (This is not a

 

 

11. When recorded on a VCR

malfunction.)

 

 

÷ This player is compatible with analog copy protect technology

 

 

there is disturbance in the

copy guard. Some discs include a copy prevention signal and

 

 

playback picture.

the copy guard system will prevent proper playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control

12. Remote control operation is

÷ The rear panel CONTROL IN jack on the player is being used.

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not possible.

÷ The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with

 

 

 

the remote sensor is too sharp.

 

 

13. Improper operation of TV

÷ The batteries are exhausted.

 

 

÷ Some TVs that have wireless remote control functions may

 

 

set, etc., occurs.

not operate properly with this remote control.

 

Audio

14. Audio is not output or is

÷ The DIGITAL OUTPUT’s Linear PCM setting is set to 96KHz.

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distorted.

Digital output is prohibited on some discs.

 

 

 

÷ The disc is dirty.

 

 

 

÷ The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals

 

 

 

or are not connected.

 

 

 

÷ The connection plug or terminal is dirty.

 

 

 

÷ Audio cable connection is wrong.

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÷ Connection is made to the stereo amplifier's PHONO input

 

 

 

terminal.

 

 

 

÷ The pause mode is engaged.

 

 

 

÷ Stereo amplifier operation is wrong.

 

 

 

(Check input (CD, AUX etc.) selector)

 

 

15. Noticeable difference in

÷ The DVD playing is recorded in DTS audio.

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÷ Although you may notice a difference in volume between CDs

 

 

DVD and CD volume.

and DVDs, this is a the result of a difference in disc recording

 

 

16. No digital output

methods.

 

 

÷ Digital output may not be output during Virtual Dolby Digital

 

playback.

Caution

Static electricity or other external influence may cause malfunctioning of this unit. In this case, unplugging the power cord and then re-plugging it in will usually reset the unit for proper operation. If this does not correct the problem, please consult your the nearest PIONEER service center.

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Contents DV-05 Important Notice Important Safety Instructions Information to User Disc Types Compatible with This Unit Disc Types Compatible with This UnitSee What You Can Do Dolby DigitalWide range of DVD features are available for your enjoyment Control unit, and how to make connectionsContents DVD CD Video CD Introduction THXBefore Using Check accessoriesVRB1205 Connecting the Player Precautions when connecting the playerNames and Functions Connecting the Player Dolby Digital = PCMFiber cable Accessory video cordOptical Coaxial cable Cord with a mini plug no resistance, 3.5øAV amplifier without built-in decoder Coaxial cable Optical fiber cableAV amplifier Video cable Digital recording components Coaxial cableDigital recorder Accessory audio cord Video cable For stereo TV with S-VIDEO inputTo a TV with component video Accessory video cordAccessory audio cord Coaxial cable InputButtons indicated with are used for menu operation Remote control operationNames and Functions Random button Random W Shuttle ring SHUTTLEt Jog dial JogqFront panel Forward ¡¢ button tDisplay window Basic Operation Next Playing DVDs, CDs and Video CDsPrevious Fast reverse FastSkipping back to the previous chapter track ¶ Press to skip forward to the next chapter track¶ To return to the menu screen Stopping Playback & Switching Power Off ¶ Playback stopsSet up About the main menu About the title menuMenu button To go to menus setting selected beforeButton name Return buttonCurrent set-up condition Selection item numbersChanging Settings G. Color Lang SET Select a language from the 136 different languagesWide Pan Scan96KHz Changing picture quality of DVDs and Video CDs DNR During playback, press Mode to selectChanging Picture and Sound Quality DNRChanging the still picture Condition of DVDsPress direction buttons 2/ 3 to select Changing the sound quality of DVDs Audio D.R.CDirection buttons 2/3 VDD or VDSWhen a disc that has Memorized settings is loaded Erasing the recorded contentsPress Audio button during playback Press Audio button to select the desired language¶ Audio type changes each time you press the button Press Subtitle button to select the desired language To check whether or not the disc is recorded with anglesPress Subtitle button during playback Press Angle button during playbackVideo CD Viewing Disc InformationPress Display button during playback Within titleDetailed Operation ¶ The Last Memory indicator lights on the player Memorizing the place where you stopped watchingResuming playback from where you stopped Press the Last Memo button during playSearching with the menu Select a title number using Direction buttons 5/∞Direct search with title numbers Press Title buttonDirect search using number buttons When the chapter/track number is largeTime search Press CHP/TIME button twice Chapter Number Search with the menuSearching by time Select the chapter by numberProgramming DVD titles/chapters 9, 7, and 18 in order ¶ Follow procedure 4 to select a titleProgramming DVD Programs with a maximum of 24 steps can be memorizedHow to confirm, add to, or Delete programs Program setting Video CDs, CDsWhen the wrong number button Programming a pauseRepeat play of a specified section Repeat play of a chapter/trackRepeat play of a title Return to a specified locationViewing a still frame Slow playback Viewing a slow PictureRandom playback of titles Random PlayRandom playback of chapters within one title Stopping Random playFor Proper and Long Use Do not place an object on the unitTroubleshooting Symptom Possible causesUse a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. For stubborn dirt, soak Care of DiscsTerms Aspect Playback Control PBCMulti-angle Parental levelLanguage Code List ÷ See LanguageLanguage Code List Specifications We Want You Listening For a Lifetime 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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