Pioneer DV-588A-S No picture/No color, Screen is stretched or, Aspect does not change

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08Additional information

Problem

Remedy

No picture/No color.

• Incorrect video connections: Check that connections are correct

 

and that plugs are inserted fully. Also check the video cable for

 

damage.

 

• TV/monitor or AV amplifier settings are incorrect: Check the

 

instruction manual of the connected equipment.

 

• The video output is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is not

 

compatible with progressive scan: See page 13 for how to set to

 

interlace.

 

 

Screen is stretched or

• The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See

aspect does not change.

page 46 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.

 

 

Picture disturbance

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

during playback or the

Some discs include a copy prevention signal, and when this type of

picture is dark.

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

 

picture depending on the TV. This is not a malfunction.

 

• Due to the player’s copy protection circuits, connection of this

 

device through a VCR or an AV selector may prevent recording or

 

cause picture problems. This is not a malfunction.

No audio, or audio is distorted.

No audio is output during slow motion playback or when scanning discs other than audio CDs and SACDs.

Some DVD discs do not output digital audio: Switch your amplifier to the player's analog outputs.

Check that the disc is free from dust and dirt, and that it is not damaged (page 45).

Check that all interconnects are firmly inserted.

Check that the plugs and terminals are free of dirt, oxide, etc. and clean if necessary. Also check the cable for damage.

Make sure the player's output is not connected to the amplifier's phono (turntable) inputs.

Check your amplifier/receiver’s settings (volume, input function, speaker settings, etc.).

The analog audio is OK, but there appears to be no digital audio signal.

Make sure that the Digital Out setting is set to On (page 35).

Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings (pages 35–36) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.

SACDs and DVD-Audio discs do not output digital audio. Listen through the player’s analog audio outputs.

Noticeable difference in • This is due to differences in the audio format and is not a

DVD and CD volume.

malfunction.

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Contents DV-588A-s Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization We Want You Listening For a Lifetime Contents Before you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Putting the batteries in the remote Hints on installationBefore you start What’s in the box CD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityAbout WMA Before you startCompressed audio compatibility About DivXPC-created disc compatibility DivX video compatibilityJpeg file compatibility Easy connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting using the component video output Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Interlace Plasma displayTip Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting the digital output Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlGetting started Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started ChapterGetting started Setting up the player for yourSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Press play to start playback Getting started Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Numbers Basic playback controlsResume and Last Memory DVD disc menus Video CD PBC menusMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motionBrowsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseViewing a Jpeg slideshow Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play Use the cursor buttons Enter to navigateLooping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menuSelect a repeat play option Playing discs Using repeat playUsing random play Creating a program list Select a random play optionOther functions available from the program menu Select a search modeSearching a disc Zooming the screen Switching subtitlesSwitching audio language/ channels Displaying disc information Playing discs Switching camera anglesDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio DRCMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu DialogUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Digital Audio Out settingsLanguage settings Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Display settings Options settingsParental Lock Registering a new passwordChanging your password About DivX VOD content Setting/changing the Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code DTS DownmixSelect ‘Display’ Playing DivX VOD contentDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Initial Settings menu Speakers settings Audio Output ModeAbout the audio output settings DTS CDSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker DistanceUse Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceTo change the current setting Speaker InstallationDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerTaking care of your player and discs Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsDVD-Video regions Resetting the playerSelecting languages using the language code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Troubleshooting Screen is stretched or DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Aspect does not changeVirtual Surround OutputCan’t hear effect Glossary DivXWMA Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Corporation