Pioneer DVR-RT501-S Video head cleaning, Resetting the recorder, Video Head Clogging

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SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

VCR

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TV recording does not work.	¥	The erase prevention tab of the video cassette is broken off.	46,52
	¥	The unit is in the external input mode.
	¥	The time is not set correctly.	22
Timer recording does not work.	¥	The recording start/end time is not set correctly.	60
	¥	TIMER REC has not been pressed ( is not lit).	58, 61
	¥	Tracking adjustment beyond range of automatic tracking circuit.	48
Noise bars on screen.		Try Manual tracking adjustment.
	¥	Video heads are dirty.	87
	¥	The tape is worn or damaged.	Ð
OTHER
No 4:3 (16:9) picture.	¥	The setup does not match your TV.	24
No on-screen display.	¥	Select Display ÒONÓ.	24
Nothing appears in the display window.	¥	Check the DIMMER setting for SETUP.	24
No surround sound.	¥	The setup does not match your stereo system.	18
The unit or remote operation key is	¥	Turn off the unit and unplug the AC power cord for several min-	Ð
not functioning.		utes, then replug it.
Playback does not start when the	¥	Check the Parental setup.	21
title is selected.
Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not changed when you	¥	Multilingual language is not recorded on the DVD disc.	20
playback a DVD.
No subtitles.	¥	Some discs have no subtitles.	20, 37
	¥	Subtitles are cleared. Press SUBTITLE.
I can't change the subtitles.	¥	Subtitles on a DivX¨ file cannot be changed.	44
Angle cannot be changed.	¥	Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD disc.	Ð
Ò Ó appears on the screen.	¥	The function is prohibited with the unit or the disc.	Ð

Video head cleaning

Video Head Clogging

The video heads record and playback pictures and sound
on the video tape. In the event that they become dirty you
won't be able to do a perfect recording and the playback
picture will be extremely snowy. Also, keep in mind that a
poor tape quality and a damaged cassette may contribute
to the rapid accumulation of dirt on the heads.	Good Picture	Snowy Picture

VIDEO HEAD CLEANING

Video head cleaning is needed when the playback picture becomes unclear. This signifies that the heads are getting dirty and can occur when playing poor quality or damaged tapes. If the heads require cleaning, use a equivalent high quality chemical non-abrasive (wet) head cleaning tape or have them cleaned professionally. If playing a head cleaning tape in the VCR once does not improve the picture, play it several times before requesting service.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE VIDEO HEADS OR SERVICE THE UNIT BY REMOVING THE TOP COVER.

NOTES: ¥ Video heads may eventually wear out and should be replaced when they fail to produce clear pictures.

¥ To help prevent video head clogging, use only good quality VHS tapes. Discard worn out tapes.

Resetting the recorder

If you need to, you can reset the recorder to all its factory settings. 1 Make sure that the recorder is on and remove the disc.

2 Press and hold	and press	STANDBY/ON.	87
The recorder turns off with all settings reset.

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