Pioneer DV-S88A Settings are canceled, No picture, Screen is stretched or aspect does not change

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Settings are canceled.

When the power is turned off by power failure or by unplugging the power cord, settings will be canceled.

\Before unplugging the power cord, press

on the remote control checking that “--OFF--”disappears in the display.

Additionally, press POWER on the front panel to turn the player off (DV-S838A).

No picture.

Connection is incorrect.

\Check that cord connections are correct and that plugs are firmly connected.

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

\Be sure that your TV, receiver, or amplifier is set up to view DVD playback.

The screen is stretched or aspect does not change.

The multi aspect setting is not appropriate.

\Change the aspect setting in the [TV Screen] setting in the Setup screen Video menu to the screen type most appropriate to the TV or monitor you are using (page 36).

The screen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup screen is opened.

If the Setup screen is opened during playback of a DVD being viewed in the letter box format, the screen may switch to the wide screen format.

\This is not a malfunction. The screen will return to normal when the Setup screen is closed.

Picture disturbance during playback or dark.

This is not a malfunction.

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

When using a component video connection, if progressive scan output is selected with a TV that is not compatible with progressive scan video, you will not be able to see any picture. To, remedy this, do one of the following:

\Set the rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO OUT switch to 525i (480i). (This overrides the Setup menu setting.)

When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.

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.

Remote control operation is not possible.

The rear panel control input jack on the player is being used.

\Point the remote control at the component that the player is connected to (page 19).

The remote control is too far from the player, or the angle with the remote sensor is too wide.

\Be sure to operate the remote from a location within its operating range (page 8).

The batteries are exhausted.

\Replace the exhausted batteries with all new batteries (page 8).

Audio is not output or is distorted.

The Setup screen Audio 1 menu [Linear PCM Out] setting is set to [Down Sample On]. Digital output is prohibited on some discs.

\Be sure to make analog audio connections as well as digital connections (page 17).

The disc is dirty.

\Refer to ‘Disc Care’ (page 65).

The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the terminals or are not connected.

\Check that all connection plugs are firmly inserted.

The connection plug or terminal is dirty.

\Check that the plugs and terminals are wiped clean of dirt, etc.

Audio cable connection is wrong.

\Check to make sure that the audio cables are connected correctly (page 14).

Connection is made to the stereo amplifier‘s PHONO input terminal.

\Change connection to any input terminal except

PHONO.

The pause mode is engaged.

\Press PLAY 3 or PAUSE 8 to exit the pause mode.

Stereo amplifier operation is incorrect.

\Check input (CD, AUX, etc.) selector to determine if it is selected for DVD playback.

Noticeable difference in DVD and CD volume.

DVDs and CDs use different recording methods.

\This is not a malfunction.

\When playing DVDs with the Gain Setting set to [Variable], the overall volume may seem lower than on the [Fix] setting.

Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, the dialog of the actors cannot be heard).

Audio output selection is incorrect.

\When [5.1 Channel] is selected, Dialog is not output from the front left and right speakers. When [2 Channel] is selected, sound is only output through the front left and right speakers.

 

 

 

Caution

 

ADDITIONAL

 

 

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

 

INFORMATION

correct the problem, please consult your nearest

 

 

 

PIONEER service center.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents DV-S88A Page Page Playing DVD-RW discs DV-S88A only Features of This PlayerCompatible with DVD, Video CD and CD formats DV-S88A onlyFrame Search Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menusLine digital progressive-scan component video output Ntsc Digital Noise Reduction PRO Video Quality EnhancerDifferences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This ManualTable of contents Inserting batteries into the remote control Before UsingChecking Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlNames Functions Before Using / Names FunctionsFront Panel Display Window Rear Panel Remote Control = Previous 4/NEXT ¢ buttons JOG Mode indicator+ JOG Mode JOG button £ Search Mode buttonConnection Guide Connecting Your DVD PlayerRear Sub woofer Speaker L Speaker R Speaker LSpeaker R Home Theater Component ConnectionsVideo cord Coaxial cable Not included AV amplifier or receiverDigital OUT Coaxial Audio ConnectionsDigital Audio Connections Digital OUT OpticalStereo amplifier or receiver Analog Audio ConnectionChannel Audio OUT Making ConnectionsComponent Video Out D2NTSC Video ConnectionsVideo OUT Component Video OUTAbout MOD. Modulation PAL TV System switch Except for DV-S88ASystem Control Connections MakingUsing the Setup Navigator Setting Up the PlayerSettings Widescreen Standard Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguageSetting the TV screen size Settings EnglishNot Present To coordinate your speaker system for 5.1 channel outputChannel Not ConnectedUpthe Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputConfirming the settings To exit the Setup screenPlaying DVDs, Video CDs Getting Started Using Your DVD PlayerCDs DVD/Video CD/CD Yourdvd When a menu screen is displayedFast forward scanning Forward and ReverseAdvancing to the next chapter track Skipping back to the previous chapter trackDVD-Video/Video CD Stopping Playback Switching Power OffDVD/Video CD/CD Using the Setup Screen Menus Adjusting Audio Video SettingsMove the cursor control joystick down to enter the menu Basic Changing to the Setup Menu ModePress Setup to close the Setup screen AdjustingaudioandvideosettingsDTS Out Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCMSettings Down Sample On Down Sample Off Dolby Digital OutMpeg Out Adjusting the Dynamic Range Audio Soundtrack DVDDigital Out Expert About source audio output Settings 2 ChannelIndependently Setting for any speaker that was set to OffL/R setting. The LS and RS speakers must Multichannel Audio PlaybackVariable Adjust the output level from Speakers Gain settingWhen On is selected When Auto is selectedListening to higher quality CD Sound CD Digital Direct SettingsSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Wide Setting the TV Screen SizeDifferences in screen sizes and DVD formats Tip Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TVSettings Interlace ProgressiveSetting the position On-screen display Expert Switching the S-Video OutputSelecting the type of paused Image to display Expert DVD-Video Turning the angle indicator onSelecting the type of search Press Angle during playbackFrench Spanish Other Setting Language OptionsSetting the on-screen display OSD language Selecting an audio language preferencePress Audio repeatedly to select the desired language Changing Audio Type Video CD/CDOptions Press Subtitle repeatedly during playback Selecting a subtitle language preferenceLanguage selection screen appears When Other is selectedLanguage code list can be found on Press Enter to set the new languageOff Assist Subtitle Settings w/ Subtitle Language English French Spanish OtherSelecting a DVD menu language preference Expert Forcing subtitles to be displayed ExpertPress Enter to set the new password Setting the Parental Lock Level DVDWhen a DVD with a set Parental Lock level is loaded Entering the passwordSelect Password Change in the Parental Lock setting Setting the Parental Lock levelSelect Level Change in the Parental Lock setting Changing the passwordChanging the Background Color of the Screen Expert Turning the Screen Saver On Off ExpertAuto Disc Menu Expert Bonus Group ExpertNew selection is set Press Video Adjust V.ADJMove the cursor control joystick down to select Video Setup DVD/Video CDSelect Video Setup, then press Enter Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make adjustments to other settingsPrevious setting will be erased Viewing slow playback Viewing a still frameFrame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a time Press JOG Mode again to turn the Jog Mode off Manual scanning usingJog Mode DVD/Video CD Press JOG ModeDisc DVD/Video CD/CD Press Search Mode repeatedly to select the type of searchTitle/Group 3 Chapter/Track Off 2 *Time & frameTime Return to a specified location on a disc Repeat play of a chapter/trackRepeat play of a title Repeat play of a specified sectionDVD Random playback of titles/groupsRandom playback of tracks Random Play DVD/Video CD/CDProgramming DVDs Playback in a Desired OrderProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD Additional programming options Programming Video CDs, CDsAdvanced Functions Program is saved in memory To save a program in memory DVD-VideoTo erase a program saved in memory DVD-Video Press ProgramMemorizing a Last Memory location to return to later Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressedLast Memory DVD-Video/Video CD Enter Memory DVD/Video CD/CDCreating the Function Memory item list Calling up the Function Memory item listErasing the recorded contents When a disc that has memorized settings is loadedViewing Disc Information When you release the button, the information disappearsDVD-Audio CD and Video CD Resetting the Player to System SettingsVideo CD with PBC disabled DVD-RW DV-S88A onlyLanguage Code List Stereo Rack with Glass Doors Additional InformationDisc Care For Proper and Long Use This UnitCleaning the player TroubleshootingSwitch Power to Standby when not using the unit Power-cord cautionNo picture Settings are canceledScreen is suddenly squeezed when the Setup screen is opened Remote control operation is not possibleDTS TermsAdditional Information PCMSpecifications Page TOGZF/00K00001 Pioneer Corporation