Pioneer DV-434 operating instructions Troubleshooting

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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.

The disc table comes back out automatically, shortly after the disc table is closed.

The disc is dirty or warped.

\Refer to “Disc Care” (page 50).

The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.

\Use the disc table guide to align the disc (page 20).

Region number does not conform with this unit.

\If the region number on the disc does not match the number on the player, the disc cannot be used (page 56).

There is condensation on the operating section of the player.

\Allow time for condensation to evaporate. If player is near an air conditioning unit, you should move the player (page 51).

Playback is not possible.

The disc has been loaded upside down.

\Check that the disc has been loaded with the label side facing up.

mark appears on screen.

The selected function does not operate for that disc.

mark appears on screen.

The operation is prohibited by the player.

Picture playback stops and the operation buttons cannot be used.

Player malfunctions.

\Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start playback again.

New settings made in the Setup screen menus while a disc is playing are ineffective.

Some settings can be changed while a disc is playing, but are not effective. This is not a malfunction.

\Make the same setting when the player is stopped.

\Stop disc playback (press STOP 7), then start playback again. When playback is resumed, the new settings should be in effect. Please note that making settings in the Setup screen menus may cancel the resume function.

When making changes in the Setup screen menus, is displayed.

There is a Video CD or CD loaded in the player and the setting that was changed only applies to DVD performance.

\The setting will be effective the next time a DVD is loaded.

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 STANDBY/ON and check that “--OFF--”disappears in the display.

No picture.

The rear panel’s VIDEO OUT SELECT switch setting is not correct.

\Check that the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch is set to the correct position for the monitor connection you are using (page 16).

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 [Component Video] menu is set to [Progressive] but your TV/monitor is not compatible with progressive scan.

\Reconnect the player to your TV using a composite or S-video cord, then set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel to COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO. With your TV connected using either the composite or S-Video terminals, choose the [Interlace] setting in the [Component Video] menu, then set the rear panel switch back to COMPONENT (page 29).

\Reset the player (page 49). [Component Video] will be reset to [Interlace] but you’ll also loose other settings.

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 28).

This is not a malfunction.

\The aspect ratio of some progressive-scan compatible TVs cannot be changed.

Picture disturbance during playback or dark.

 

 

(Interlace/Progressive-scan)

 

 

 

 

This is not a malfunction.

 

 

\ This player is compatible with Macro-Vision

 

 

System copy guard. Some discs include a copy

ADDITIONAL

When using progressive-scan.

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.

INFORMATION

selector, there is disturbance in the playback picture.

\ If your TV is connected using the COMPONENT

 

 

VIDEO OUT jacks, set the [Component Video]

 

 

menu to [Interlace] (page 29).

 

 

When recorded on a VCR or passed through an AV

 

 

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.

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Contents DV-434 Information to User Important Notice For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Pour le modèle CanadienImportant Safety Instructions Playing recordable CDs Features of This PlayerEIA Line digital progressive-scan component video output Easy setup and adjustment using on-screen menusWide range of DVD viewing options Energy-saving designDifferences in Disc Composition How to Proceed in This ManualTable of contents Checking Accessories Before UsingPreparing the Remote Control Inserting batteries into the remote controlFront Panel Before USING/NAMES and FunctionsNames Functions Display Window Names and Functions Rear PanelLast Memory button Setup buttonStandby/on button Subtitle buttonPreset Code List £ Search Mode button# Angle button $ Display buttonConnection Guide Connecting Your DVD PlayerDigital Audio Connections Audio ConnectionsAnalog Audio Connection Audio OUTSystem Control Connections Video ConnectionsVideo OUT Component Video OUT Interlace/Progressive-scanUsing the Setup Navigator Setting Up the PlayerSetting the TV screen size Setting the OSD Language On-Screen Display LanguageSettings English Settings Widescreen StandardConfirming the settings Setting compatibility with 96 kHz outputTo exit the Setup screen To change other player settings in the Setup screen menusPlayer Getting StartedPlaying DVDs, Video CDs CDs DVD/Video CD/CDTo open or return to the DVD or Video CD menu screen When a menu screen is displayedTo navigate a menu screen To play Video CDs without displaying menu ScreensAdvancing to the next chapter track Forward and ReverseSkipping back to the previous chapter track Fast forward scanningDVD/Video CD/CD Resuming Playback from Where You Stopped DVD/Video CDGetting Started Using Your DVD Player Using the Setup Screen Menus Adjusting Audio Video SettingsUse the cursor buttons 3 to enter the setting options Use the cursor buttons 2/3 to select the menu you wantVideo Settings Changing to the Setup Screen Expert Menu ModeSetup screen closes Settings ExpertSettings 96 kHz 3 48 kHz* 96 kHz Settings Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 3 PCMDolby Digital Out DTS OutDigital Out Expert Adjusting the Dynamic Range Audio Soundtrack DVDMpeg Out Differences in screen sizes and DVD formats Setting the TV Screen SizeSettings 43 Letter Box Pan & Scan Wide Progressive Auto Progressive Connecting to a progressive scan- compatible TVTip Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVsSelecting the type of paused image to display Expert Setting the position of the on-screen display ExpertContent DVD/Video CD Adjusting Audio and Video Settings Turning the angle indicator onPress Angle during playback To check whether or not a disc is recorded with anglesSetting the on-screen display OSD language Setting Language OptionsSelecting an audio language preference French Spanish OtherPress Audio repeatedly to select the desired language Changing Audio Type Video CD/CDOptions AudioSubtitle Selecting a subtitle language preferencePress Subtitle repeatedly during playback Language code list can be found on When Other is selectedUse the cursor buttons to select Other and press Enter Press Enter to set the new languageSelecting a DVD menu language preference Expert Setting w/ Subtitle Language English French Spanish OtherForcing subtitles to be displayed Expert Off Assist SubtitleAdvanced Functions Setting the Parental Lock Level DVDAdvanced Functions Changing the Background Color of the Screen Expert Viewing a still frame Still Frame/Slow Play/Frame Advance Playback DVD/Video CDViewing slow playback Frame by frame advance playback Viewing one frame at a timeWhen performing a time search Press Search Mode repeatedly to select the type of searchType of search changes which each press as follows Title Chapter/Track Off TimeRepeat play of a title Repeat play of a chapter/trackRepeat play of a specified section Return to a specified location on a discRandom playback of titles DVD Random playback of chapters within one title DVDRandom playback of tracks Random Play DVD/Video CD/CDProgram Play DVD/Video CD/CD Playback in a Desired OrderProgramming DVDs Additional programming options Programming Video CDs, CDsTo save a program in memory DVD To erase a program saved in memory DVDPress Program Program is cleared from memoryMemory DVD/Video CD Resuming playback from where Last Memory was pressedMemorizing a Last Memory location to return to later Press Condition Memory during playback When a disc that has memorized settings is loadedErasing the recorded contents Viewing Disc Information When you release the button, the information disappearsDisplay Display off Title informationCD and Video CD Resetting the Player to System SettingsVideo CD with PBC disabled Disc Care Additional InformationFor Proper and Long Use This Unit Language Input-code Language Code ListTroubleshooting Digital Out menu is set to Off Remote control operation is not possibleNo sound from the Digital OUT optical or coaxial jacks Mpeg 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