Pioneer DV-48AV No picture/No color, Screen is stretched or, Aspect does not change

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Additional information

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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 52 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 51).

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 39).

Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG out settings (page 39) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver — check the instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.

SACDs and some 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-48AV Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization To establish a safe level POWER-CORD CautionContents Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter What’s in the box Before you startPutting the batteries in the remote This unit will play DVD+R/+RW discs Before you start Hints on installationDisc/content format playback compatibility CD-R/-RW compatibilityAbout MPEG-4 AAC DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibilityDVD-R/-RW compatibility Compressed audio compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility DivX video compatibilityAbout WMV Jpeg file compatibilityConnections Chapter ConnectionsEasy connections Connecting using the component video output Connections Connecting using the S-video outputTip Connecting to an AV receiverConnections  STANDBY/ON Coaxial input on your AV receiver Connecting the multichannel analog outputsConnecting the digital output Coaxial Digital Audio OUT jack to aConnections Connecting using Hdmi  STANDBY/ON Connections About HdmiControls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel FL Dimmer Controls and displays Remote controlControls and displays Setting up the remote to control your TVUsing the remote control Using the TV remote control buttonsGetting started Chapter Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting startedSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Getting started Setting up the player for yourPress  OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting started Playing discsPress  play to start playback Numbers Getting startedBasic playback controls Resume and Last MemoryEnter DVD-Video and DivX disc menusReturn Video CD PBC menus Why won’t the disc I loaded play?My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Why can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs?Disc may have been illegally copied Playing in slow motion Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Scanning discsBrowsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc Navigator Playing discs Viewing a Jpeg slideshowSelect a view option Use the cursor buttons /// Enter to navigate Select the thumbnail image for what you want to playSelect a repeat play option Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menuSelect a random play option Using random playUse the following controls during random play Clear Playing discs Creating a program listOther functions available from the program menu Repeat to build up a program ListPress Enter to start playback Switching subtitlesSelect a search mode Playing discs Searching a discDisplaying disc information Playing discs Switching audio language/ channelsSwitching camera angles Zooming the screenUSB playback Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Chapter Virtual Surround Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings menuMake settings using the /// cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu Settings High, Medium, Low, Off defaultInitial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Lpcm 2CH Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settingsDTS Mpeg PCMInitial Settings menu Video Output settings Display settings Initial Settings menu Language settingsStereo Initial Settings menu Options settingsRegistering a new password Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code Initial Settings menuChanging your password Setting/changing the Parental LockSelect ‘Display’ About DivX VOD contentPlaying DivX VOD content Displaying your DivX VOD registration codeAudio Output Mode Initial Settings menu Speakers settingsDTS CD About the audio output settingsLpcm 2CH Initial Settings menu About the Hdmi audio output settingsSacd L and R speakers are paired you can’t set them differently Default settings all speakers 10.0ftSpeaker Distance Use the / cursor up/down to select a speakerDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Speaker InstallationUse the / cursor up/down buttons to select a speaker Additional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationDVD-Video regions Additional information Resetting the playerSelecting languages using the language code list All the player’s settings are now resetDoesn’t seem to work Additional information TroubleshootingRemote control Disc won’t play or is automatically ejected after loadingAspect does not change DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Screen is stretched orVirtual Surround Can’t hear effectBe set to Interlace 720 x Hdmi troubleshootingNo Hdmi audio output Component Out cannotSystem USB troubleshootingPlayer Transfers Is not recognized byDivX Additional information GlossaryWMA Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Language Language code letter, Language code±0.001 % W. Peak or lower Additional information SpecificationsPower requirements DimensionsPioneer Corporation

DV-48AV specifications

The Pioneer DV-48AV is an exceptional multi-format player that epitomizes versatility and high-quality performance. Designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts alike, this device combines a plethora of features that cater to diverse media playback requirements.

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