Troubleshooting - Pioneer DVD-V555 Operating Insructions

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component,
check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances
being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized
service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Operation 1. The disc comes back out
even when the disc table is
closed.
2. Playback is not possible.
3. Picture disturbance during
playback.
4. When recorded on a VCR
there is disturbance in the
playback picture.
5.
6. Picture playback stops and
the operation button can not
be used.
7. Remote control operation is
Remote control
not possible.
8. Improper operation of TV set,
etc., occurs.
9. Audio is not output or is
Audio
distorted.
10. Noticeable difference in
volume.
Troubleshooting
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Symptom
÷ The disc is dirty or warped.
÷ The disc is not placed properly on the disc table.
÷ Region No. does not conform with this unit.
÷ Condensation has formed inside the player.
÷ This player cannot play PAL and SECAM format DVD
÷ This player is compatible with Macro-Vision System
÷ This player is compatible with analog copy protect
mark appears on screen.
÷ The selected function does not operate for that disc.
÷ First stop the disc (press the 7 button), then start
÷ The rear panel CONTROL IN jack on the player is being
÷ The remote control is too far from the player, or the
÷ The batteries are exhausted.
÷ Some TVs that have wireless remote control functions
÷ Digital signal is not output in KARAOKE MODE.
÷ Digital output is prohibited for some discs.
÷ The connection plugs are not inserted fully into the
÷ The connection plug or terminal is dirty.
÷ Audio cable connection is wrong.
÷ Connection is made to the stereo amplifier's PHONO
÷ The pause mode is engaged.
÷ Stereo amplifier operation is wrong.
÷ Although you may notice a difference in volume
DVD and CD
Possible causes
discs.
copy 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.)
technology copy guard. Some discs include a copy
prevention signal and the copy guard system will
prevent proper playback.
playback again.
used.
angle with the remote sensor is too sharp.
may not operate properly with this remote control.
terminals or are not connected.
input terminal.
(Check input (CD, AUX etc.) selector)
between CDs and DVDs, this is a the result of a
difference in disc recording methods.
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