PIONEER Service Manual. A subscription to, or additional copies Also test with plug reversed of, PIONEER Ser vice Manual may be obtained at a (Using AC adapter Earth nominal charge from PIONEER. plug as required)
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IMPORTANT THIS PIONEER APPARATUS CONTAINS WARNING! LASER OF CLASS 1. DEVICE INCLUDES LASER DIODE WHICH SERVICING OPERATION OF THE APPARATUS EMITS INVISIBLE INFRARED RADIATION SHOULD BE DONE BY A SPECIALLY WHICH IS DANGEROUS TO EYES. THERE IS INSTRUCTED PERSON. A WARNING SIGN ACCORDING TO PICTURE 1 INSIDE THE DEVICE CLOSE TO THE LASER DIODE.
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To protect products from damages or failures during transit, the shipping mode should be set or the shipping screws should be installed before shipment. Please be sure to follow this method especially if it is specified in this manual. DVR-RT400-S...
33.4 / 32.4 / 40.9MHz FP-FS 5.5 / 6.5 / 6.5MHz Auto Tuning Method ALL Band (Not C.C.I.R. CH Plan) Auto Guide Ch Area Preset CH 80CH RF Converter Output Channel Level/Impedance Sound Selector Stereo/Dual TV Sound G.ST/NICAM DUAL Tuner Sound Muting DVR-RT400-S...
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Wow And Flutter : Less than 0.01 %Wrms Channel Separation : More than 60 dB Harmonic Distortion : Less than 0.01 Accessories 75 Ω coaxial cable Transmitter unit Dry cell battery (AAA/R03) 21 pin SCART cable (076R0JZ030) (06CDVA5002) (06CDL020004) DVR-RT400-S...
For the applying amount of lubricants or glue, follow the instructions in this manual. (In the case of no amount instructions, apply as you think it appropriate.) 2.1 PACKING 8, 9, 10, 11 DVR-RT400-S...
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752WSA0391 Shield, Jack 752WUA0008 Angle, DVD (L) 761WSA0150 Angle, DVD (R) 761WSA0151 Holder, Top 701WPA0781 Cabinet, Earth-Top 753WUA0062 Cushion (20 x 5 x T1) 800WFA0055 Cushion 65TS10-10 8965TS1017 (17.5 x 20 x 14) Holder, DVD 713WPA0337 Cushion 65TS10-5 8965TS1015 DVR-RT400-S...
3. In case of using a cassette tape, press the VCR EJECT button to insert or eject a cassette tape. Turn on the power and re-check the cable before checking the trouble points. When you servicing with connection of DVD, perform the operations above step 2 to step 3. DVR-RT400-S...
2-2 CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO/CONTROL HEAD 2-3 TAPE RUNNING ADJUSTMENT (X VALUE ADJUSTMENT) 2-4 CONFIRM HI-FI AUDIO (Hi-Fi model only) [Electrical Part] 1. BASIC ADJUSTMENT 1-1 PG SHIFTER DCR SIDE EEPROM (IC3099) INITIAL SETTING REPLACING EEPROM (IC4002) IC REGION SETTING REPLACING NEW DVD LOADER DVR-RT400-S...
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Mechanical point None DECK ASSY VCR MT PCB ASSY Electrical point Replacing Mechanical point None IC3099 (DCR SIDE EEPROM) Electrical point Replacing Mechanical point None IC4002 (DVD SIDE EEPROM) Electrical point Replacing Mechanical point None DVD LOADER Electrical point DVR-RT400-S...
DVD mode STOP 2 sec. Region setting. (STOP) Refer to the "6.8 WHEN REPLACING NEW DVD LOADER". DVD mode STOP 2 sec. Measure ment of Error Rate. (DVD Play Refer to the "7.2 Measure ment of Error Rate". back) DVR-RT400-S...
Clean the full erase head in the same manner. (Refer to the figure below.) NOTE Do not exert force against the cylinder head. Do not move the chamois upward or downward on the head. Use the chamois one by one. Cylinder Head Audio Control Head DVR-RT400-S...
2. Confirm that the right meter of the torque tape indicates 50~90gf•cm during playback in SP mode. 3. Confirm that the left meter of the torque tape indicates Height Adjustment Washer 25~40gf•cm during playback in SP mode. 2.6 × 4.7 × T0.13 2.6 × 4.7 × T0.25 Fig. 1-1-B DVR-RT400-S...
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7. If the difference are more than 3 steps, set the X Value adjustment driver (GGF1510) to 4 of Fig. 2-2-B. Change the X Value and adjust it so that the value becomes within 2 steps. 0.25 ± 0.05 mm Fig. 2-2-C DVR-RT400-S...
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1. Tension Connect 6. P4 Post 2. Tension Arm 7. T Brake Spring 3. Guide Roller 8. T Reel 4. Audio/Control Head 9. S Reel 5. X value adjustment driver hole 10. Adjusting section for the Tension Arm position DVR-RT400-S...
2 seconds to set tracking to center. 4. Press both VCR/DVD button on the set and the REC button on the set for more than 2 seconds. CH-2 6.5 H CH-1 Fig. 1-1-A CH-2 CH-1 6.5 H Fig. 1-1-B DVR-RT400-S...
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CP501 CD502 CP1701 CP504 CD7304 FAN MOTOR CP506 CP102 CP103 CD7301 FE HEAD CD7302 AC HEAD CD7303 CP7301 CP651 CP4001 CP7304 TP102 TP103 OS651 J654 TP651 V651 OPERATION PCB ASSY CD651 CP681 DVD/HD MPEG PCB ASSY DRIVE ASSY R7R DVR-RT400-S...
9. Press both CH DOWN button on the set and the DVD/VCR button on the set for more than 2 seconds. Information screen will be displayed on the TV Monitor. (Refer to Fig. 1) 10. If the writing Region No. is appeared, the Region setting is completed. 11. Turn off the power. RPE4A191-p OEC0152A909A 1A8D Region No. Fig. 1 DVR-RT400-S...
Press both CH UP button on the set and the PLAY button on the set for more than 2 seconds. After the finishing of the initializing of shipping, the unit will turn off automatically. The unit will now have the correct DATA for the new MEMORY IC. DVR-RT400-S...
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12. After the finishing of the initializing of shipping, the unit will turn off automatically. The unit will now have the correct DATA for the new MEMORY IC. * : When initializing to shipping data, the VCR operating time record is cleared. DVR-RT400-S...
15. Press both CH DOWN button on the set and the VCR/DVD button on the set for more than 2 seconds. Information screen will be displayed on the TV Monitor. (Refer to Fig. 1) 16. When the changed version displays, the Re-write will be completed. 17. Turn off the power Firmware version RPE4A191-P OEC0152A909A 040501BD 1A8D Fig. 1 DVR-RT400-S...
When clearing this display, the error rate measurement is not executed. Table 1: List of Reference Value Disc Type Recording Mode Reference Value 8.0 × 10 – 4 DVD-VIDEO 1.0 × 10 – 3 DVD-R Video mode 1.0 × 10 – 3 DVD-RW Video mode DVR-RT400-S...
5. Repeat the above step 3~4. Then take out the Video Cassette from the Deck Chassis. Be careful not to scratch on the tape. Loading Motor Screw Capstan DD Unit Pinch Roller Cam Main Cam Insert hole for screwdriver Clutch Assy Main Chassis (Front Side) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 DVR-RT400-S...
3. Simultaneously press and hold the 'STOP' key on the front panel. 4. Hold both keys for more than 2 seconds. 5. The Tray Lock has now been cleared. 6. Turn Unit OFF. NB: No indications on the screen when the Tray Lock is setting. DVR-RT400-S...
1. Open Flap to 90° and flex in direction of arrow (A), at Deck Shield Assy the same time slide in direction of arrow (B). 2. Then lift in direction of arrow (C). DVD Angle (R) DVD MPEG PCB MPEG Shield Flap Fig. 1-2 Fig. 1-3 DVR-RT400-S...
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5. Remove the 3 screws 3. 6. Disconnect the following connectors: (CP101, CP102, CP3001). 7. Remove the AC Head Cover and VCR Deck in the direction of arrow. FE Head AC Head Cover VCR Deck Top Holder Fig. 1-5 DVR-RT400-S...
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2. Remove the Link Lever. Side L/R. 3. Remove the Flap Lever. 3. Unlock the support 2 and then remove the Locker R. Locker Spring Cassette Holder Flap Lever Locker R Link Lever Cassette Side R Cassette Side L Fig. 2-3-A Fig. 2-5 DVR-RT400-S...
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Loading Motor Tension Band Tension Connect Fig. 2-7-C Tension Connect Cassette Opener [OK] Tension Band Tension Connect [NG] Fig. 2-6-C Tension Band Fig. 2-7-D Pink Capstan DD Unit Loading Motor Tension Connect White Main Chassis Fig. 2-6-D Fig. 2-7-E DVR-RT400-S...
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5. When you install the reel, clean the shaft and grease it (FG-84M). (If you do not grease, noise may be heard in FF/REW mode.) 6. After installing the reel, adjust the height of the reel. (Refer to MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT) DVR-RT400-S...
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(2), finally tighten the screw (3). Cylinder Unit Assy AHC Assy A/C Head A/C Head Spring A/C Head Base Screw Torque: Screw Torque: 3 ± 0.5kgf•cm 5 ± 0.5kgf•cm (Screw 1) Fig. 2-11-A Fig. 2-13 DVR-RT400-S...
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1. In case of the Pinch Roller Cam and Main Cam installation, install them as the circled section of Fig. 2-15-B so that the each markers are met. Loading Arm T Unit Loading Arm S Unit (Refer to Fig. 2-15-B) Fig. 2-16-B DVR-RT400-S...
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[NG] 1. Remove the P4 Cap. 2. Unlock the support 1 and remove the Cassette Guide Cassette Guide Post Post. 3. Remove the Inclined Base S/T Unit. 4. Remove the screw 2. 5. Remove the LED Reflector. Fig. 2-18-C DVR-RT400-S...
6. When attaching the ferrite core to the CD7304, pass the wires through it twice (one wind around it). Incorrect attachment of the ferrite core may compromise its effects of reducing spurious radiation. DVR-RT400-S...
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9. Be sure to reattach the Shield 3 Pin so that part of it protrudes from the Plate bottom. Be careful that the Shield 3 Pin is not embedded between the Plate bottom and the circuit board. Shield Compo DVR-RT400-S...
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information. DVR-RT400-S...
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Editing (with limitation) • This unit cannot record on DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-R Video mode Playback and recording discs that are 8 cm in diameter. Ver.2.0 Editing (with limitation) • This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW. (Ver.2.0/4x/8x) DVR-RT400-S...
Before shipping out the product, be sure to clean the following positions by using the prescribed cleaning tools: Position to be cleaned Cleaning tools Pickup lenses Cleaning liquid : GEM1004 Cleaning paper : GED-008 Position to be cleaned Cleaning tools Fans Cleaning paper : GED-008 DVR-RT400-S...
Rear DECODER/EXTERNAL Scart socket (AV2) DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AC power cord RF IN jack AUDIO OUT jack DVD AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks RF OUT jack Make sure that when installed the fan is not obstructed TV Scart socket (AV1) DVR-RT400-S...
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The external input channel (AV1, AV2, or AV3) display. Lights during playback of DVD and CD. Flashes in auto resume. DVD or CD is temporarily stopped. Lights during DVD recording. NOTE: Some discs may not playback correctly, or chapter number, playback time, etc may not be displayed. DVR-RT400-S...
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ANGLE Changes playback angle of a DVD disc. SUBTITLE Selects subtitles of the DVD disc. Digital AUTO TRACKING. PLAY MODE Displays the playback mode. REPEAT Repeats playback. CLOCK/COUNTER Changes the front panel displa y mode. TV/VCR Changes the TV/VCR. DVR-RT400-S...
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Guide Roller Adjustment X Value Adjustment Screwdriver GGF1510 X Value Adjustment Mater Plane GGF1511 Reel Disk Height Adjustment Reel Disk Height Adjustment Jig GGF1512 Reel Disk Height Adjustment Torque Tape (VHT-063) GGV1186 Playback Torque, Back Tension Torque During Palyback DVR-RT400-S...