Pioneer DVR-230-s User Manual

Page of 76
 
Additional information
09
 
63
 
En
 
Troubleshooting
 
Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunction. If you think there is something wrong with this 
component, please check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the 
other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the 
points below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
 
General
 
Problem
Remedy
The disc is automatically ejected 
after closing the disc tray
 
• Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DualDisc or other 
incompatible format disc (page 7).
• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).
• Take out the disc and clean it (page 69).
• Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder (page 71).
 
No picture
 
• Check that everything is connected properly (page 9).
• Check that the connected TV and/or the AV amp/receiver is set to the correct 
input.
• The recorder may be set to progressive-scan with an incompatible TV. Reset to 
interlace by pressing and holding the 
 
+
 
 button (front panel) then pressing 
 
 
 
STANDBY/ON
 
 (front panel). 
 
Can’t play a disc
 
• Check that the disc is not a DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW, DualDisc or other 
incompatible format disc (page 7).
• Take out the disc and clean it (page 69).
• Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up).
• There may be condensation in the recorder. Leave the recorder for an hour or so 
for the condensation to evaporate.
 
All settings are reset
 
• If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is on, 
all the settings will be lost.
• Make sure that you switch the recorder into standby before unplugging the 
power cord.
 
Screen goes blank and controls are 
inoperative
 
• Press 
 
 
 then restart playback.
 
Remote control does not work
 
• Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 52). (When 
the batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to 1.)
• Use the remote within its operating range (page 6).
• Replace the batteries (page 6).
 
No sound or sound is distorted
 
• Make sure that the amp/receiver or TV is set to the correct input and the volume 
turned up.
• There is no sound when the picture is paused, or during scanning (even forwards 
at regular play speed) or slow motion play. Press 
 
 
 to resume regular playback.
• DTS discs can only be played if this recorder is connected to a DTS decoder or 
DTS compatible amp/receiver. If you have connected a suitable decoder, also 
make sure that the 
 
Initial
 
 
 
Setup
 
 > 
 
Audio
 
 > 
 
Audio Out
 
 > 
 
DTS
 
 setting is 
 
On
 
.
• Some 96kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack. In this case, 
switch the input of your amp/receiver to analog.
• Check the audio cable connections (page 9).
• If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs.
 
The picture from the external input 
is distorted
 
• If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you cannot 
connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV.
DVR-230_UK.book Page 63 Friday, July 1, 2005 11:52 AM