For the latest information, always consult the current PIONEER Service Manual. A subscription to, or additional copies Also test with plug reversed of, PIONEER Service 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-RT500-S...
Fast Forward / Rewind Time (Approx.) at 25°C FF : 1'48" / REW : 1'48" with Cassette T-120 Forward / Reverse NTSC or PAL-M SP/LP/SLP = 3x, 5x / 7x, 9x / 9x, 15x Picture Search PAL or SECAM – Frame Advance Slow Speed 1/10 DVR-RT500-S...
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For displaying Loader Information and error rates NO DISC) For switching the RF output channels (CH 3/4) While the unit is off, hold the 3 or 4 key on the remote control unit pressed for at least 3 seconds. DVR-RT500-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 7, 8, 9 DVR-RT500-S...
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• • • • • • • NSP 15 Polyethylene Bag Y817041000 Instruction Book (English) J2D30901A Guarantee Card J2D30902A (2) CONTRAST TABLE DVR-RT500-S/UXTLCA and DVR-RT300-S/UXTLCA are constructed the same except for the following: DVR-RT500-S DVR-RT300-S Mark No. Symbol and Description /UXTLCA /UXTLCA 4 Gift Box 793WCD1572...
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Screw 811022680U Screw 810223060U Holder, Deck 701WPA0686 Holder, Deck 701WPA0751 (2) CONTRAST TABLE DVR-RT500-S/UXTLCA and DVR-RT300-S/UXTLCA are constructed the same except for the following: DVR-RT500-S DVR-RT300-S Mark No. Symbol and Description /UXTLCA /UXTLCA 1 DVD/HD MPEG PCB Assy A2D309AB10 *...
FAN MOTOR CD7304 CP102 CP506 TP8302 TP8301 CP103 CD7301 FE HEAD CD7302 AC HEAD CD7303 CP7301 CP651 CP4001 CP7304 TP101 TP701 TP3002 OS651 TP651 V651 OPERATION PCB CD651 CP681 DVD/HD MPEG PCB * All cables are ASSY parts. DECK CD DVR-RT500-S...
P.CON+12V MOTOR_GND P.FAIL P.FAIL OPTICAL DVD AUDIO OUT REAR OUT JACK TUNER+32V TUNER+32V COAXAL YUV OUT OS8001 -22V -22V J8003 J8006 BLACK HEATER - HEATER - INPUT HEATER + HEATER + WHITE AC120V_60Hz POWER PCB ASSY CD501_6 1209619904 (A2D309A240) DVR-RT500-S...
REAR OUT JACK REAR IN JACK AUDIO PB AUDIO PB Y/C SEPA S-VIDEO IN CONTROL J8004 CTL+ CTL+ J8001 REAR IN JACK CONTROL REAR OUT JACK CTL- CTL- J8002 J8005 AE HEAD(+) AE HEAD(+) CH.SW AE HEAD(-) AE HEAD(-) A.IN DVR-RT500-S...
ASP1 C7319 ASP2 P-H/I-L 12P CH L7306 CVBS FPCDOUT FPCCLK FPCDIN MPEG_CS +3.3V +1.8V FROM/TO ATAPI FROM/TO MEMORY +3.3V AUDIO SIGNAL(PB) LUMINANCE SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL COLOR SIGNAL TUNER AUDIO SIGNAL DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL(PB) TUNER VIDEO SIGNAL PLAYBACK COLOR SIGNAL DVR-RT500-S...
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DVD/HD MPEG PCB ASSY CP7301 (DVR-RT500-S : A2D309AB10) 04_6232_120_103_800 BS_AUDIO_L VCR AUDIO L (DVR-RT300-S : A2D311AB10) BS_AUDIO_R VCR AUDIO R AV IN/OUT BLOCK TU_AUDIO_L TU AUDIO L TU_AUDIO_R TU AUDIO R AUDIO_IN_L_2 REAR AUDIO L AUDIO_IN_R_2 REAR AUDIO R CP8301...
6.3V 330K AE HEAD(-) 0305 C118 AUDIO R108 PB SW R102 0.01 B Q101 KTC3875S_Y_RTK 4.7K BIAS OSC Q104 C110 KTC3203_Y TO FE HEAD AUDIO 6.3V PB SW R103 CP103 Q102 KTC3875S_Y_RTK 4.7K B2013H02-2P FE HEAD(GND) H5002 FE HEAD(HOT) DVR-RT500-S...
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BUFFER Q106 PHASE PHASE MAIN AUTO KTA1504S_Y_RTK BIAS EMPHA Y-GND fo-ADJ Q-ADJ 0 2.6 DVD_V_OUT V.ENV TP101 RECORD COLOR SIGNAL RECORD LUMINANCE SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL(REC) CAUTION: DIGITAL TRANSISTOR AUDIO SIGNAL(PB) PLAYBACK COLOR SIGNAL PLAYBACK LUMINANCE SIGNAL TUNER VIDEO SIGNAL DVR-RT500-S...
SIF OUT 6.3V 31.9 +32V R302 TU_V_OUT VIDEO MUTE Q8025 IF OUT DTC124EKA R303 VIDEO MUTE BUFFER Q8027 V.OUT Q301 KTA1504S_Y_RTK DTC124EKA VIDEO MUTE TU_A_MUTE-H Q8029 TU A MUTE SW DTC124EKA Q302 DTC124EKA CAUTION: DIGITAL TRANSISTOR CAUTION: DIGITAL TRANSISTOR DVR-RT500-S...
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YUV OUT J8006 RF_SW MSP-213V1-652_NI_LF FROM/TO REGULATOR MP_P.CON+3.3V MP_P.CON+5V +32V P.CON+12V P.CON+5V AT+5.2V DGND RECORD COLOR SIGNAL DIGITAL AUDIO SIGNAL(PB) RECORD LUMINANCE SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL(REC) PLAYBACK COLOR SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL(PB) PLAYBACK LUMINANCE SIGNAL TUNER AUDIO SIGNAL TUNER VIDEO SIGNAL DVR-RT500-S...
KTC3203_Y KTC3203_Y -15.8 W807 -14.7 -15.7 -15.7 DGND P.FAIL TUNER+32V -22V HEATER - R1722 HEATER + 8.2 1/2W CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE NO. 20N_1250FS FOR ICP1701 MFD, BY PICO. DVR-RT500-S...
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CP504 A2544WV2-4P 6.3V P.CON+12V M_GND DRIVE ASSY MOTOR GND D GND P.CON+D5V SAFTY SW CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION 2.22 Q504 AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. KTA1271_Y REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE 2.22 NO. 20N_1000FS FOR ICP501 MFD, BY PICO. DVR-RT500-S...
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Q501-Gate DVD PLAY DVD PLAY V: 1.0V/div. H: 1µsec/div. V: 100mV/div. H: 200µsec/div. IC8303-pin 7 (F/R_VIDEO_C) VIDEO IN V: 20mV/div. H: 10µsec/div. IC8302-pin 7 (F/R_VIDEO_Y) VIDEO IN V: 20mV/div. H: 10µsec/div. CP8301-pin 16 (ST_A_OUT_L) TUNER IN V: 20mV/div. H: 200µsec/div. DVR-RT500-S...
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J652 RCA JACK MSP-281V40-B 060J401098 J653 RCA JACK MSP-281V42-B 060J401099 J654 JACK MDC-012V1-A_LF 063D700010 J8001 JACK MDC-012V1-A_LF 063D700009 J8002 RCA JACK MSP-213V2-432_NI_LF 060J431020 J8003 RCA JACK MSP-213V1-432_NI_LF 060J411031 J8004 JACK MDC-070-B_LF 063D700008 J8005 RCA JACK MSP-213V1-732_NI_LF 060J41033 J8006 RCA JACK MSP-213V1-652_NI_LF 060J411032 DVR-RT500-S...
3. In case of using a cassette tape, press the 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-RT500-S...
2-2 CONFIRMATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF AUDIO/CONTROL HEAD 2-3 TAPE RUNNING ADJUSTMENT (X VALUE ADJUSTMENT) 2-4 CONFIRM HI-FI AUDIO [Electrical Part] 1. BASIC ADJUSTMENT 1-1 PG SHIFTER DVD SIDE EEPROM (IC4002) INITIAL SETTING REPLACING EEPROM (IC4002) IC REGION SETTING REPLACING NEW DVD LOADER DVR-RT500-S...
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CYLINDER UNIT ASSY Electrical point Replacing PCB Assy or Electrical Parts Replacing Mechanical point None DECK ASSY VCR MT PCB ASSY Electrical point Replacing Mechanical point None IC4002 (DVD SIDE EEPROM) Electrical point Replacing Mechanical point None DVD LOADER Electrical point DVR-RT500-S...
For displaying Loader Information and error rates NO DISC) For switching the RF output channels (CH 3/4) While the unit is off, hold the 3 or 4 key on the remote control unit pressed for at least 3 seconds. DVR-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-S...
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7. If the difference are more than 3 steps, set the X Value adjustment driver (JG153) 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-RT500-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-RT500-S...
2 seconds to set tracking to center. 4. Press both CH UP button on the set and the STOP 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-RT500-S...
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OS8001 CP501 J8003 CD502 CP504 FAN MOTOR CD7304 CP102 CP506 TP8302 TP8301 CP103 CD7301 FE HEAD CD7302 AC HEAD CD7303 CP7301 CP651 CP4001 CP7304 TP101 TP701 TP3002 OS651 TP651 V651 OPERATION PCB CD651 CP681 DVD/HD MPEG PCB DECK CD DVR-RT500-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. Region No. Fig. 1 DVR-RT500-S...
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-RT500-S...
16. 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) 17. When the changed version displays, the Re-write will be completed. 18. Turn off the power Firmware version Fig. 1 DVR-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-S...
4. Hold both keys for more than 2 seconds. 5. Press the OPEN/CLOSE key on the front panel to check the Tray Lock setting. NB: No indications on the screen when the Tray Lock is setting. To unlock the Tray Lock, follow the steps above again. DVR-RT500-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/HD MPEG PCB MPEG Shield Flap Fig. 1-2 Fig. 1-3 DVR-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-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-D DVR-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-S...
[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-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-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-RT500-S...
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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-RT500-S...
DVD S-VIDEO DVD/VCR common DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO AUDIO OUT jack IN (LINE 1) jacks DVD AUDIO (L/R) DVD/VCR common Make sure that when installed the fan is not obstructed. OUT jacks AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO OUT jacks DVR-RT500-S...
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-RT500-S...
VCR Plus+ timer programming. Repeats playback of the last 10 seconds of video. TIMER REC Sets the unit to start recording at a 25 CM SKIP Skips commercial breaks. preset time. INPUT SELECT Switches between the external inputs. DVR-RT500-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-RT500-S...