Pioneer DV-655A No picture/No color, Video OFF button, No audio, or audio is dis, Torted

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Problem	Cause / Remedy
No picture/No color.	• Check that the VIDEO OFF indicator is not lit. If it is, press the
	VIDEO OFF button (page 18).
	• 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 ouput is set to progressive but your TV/monitor is
	not compatible with progressive scan: Press the PROGRESSIVE
	button on the front panel to set to interlace (the indicator above
	the button should not be lit) (page 18).
	• When set to progressive video output, there is no video output
	from the composite or S-video outputs.

Screen is stretched or aspect does not change.

•The TV Screen setting in the Initial Settings menu is incorrect. See page 67 for how to set it correctly for your TV/monitor.

•If your TV/monitor is connected using an S-video cable, try changing the S-Video Out setting (page 53).

Picture disturbance during • This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System copy playback or the picture is dark. 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. 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.

•The TV system may be set inappropriately. See Setting the TV System on page 73.

No audio, or audio is dis-	• No audio is output during slow motion playback or when
torted.	scanning discs other than audio CDs
	• 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 65).
	• 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.).

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