Pioneer 310-S Owner's Manual - Page 85

Additional information 13 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 The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray Remedy • Check that the disc is loaded properly (aligned in disc tray and label-side up). • Take out the disc and clean it (page 92). • Check that the disc has a region code compatible with the recorder (page 94). No picture • Check that everything is connected properly (page 12). • Check that the connected TV and/or the AV receiver is set to the correct input. • Make sure that the disc is NTSC format. • The recorder may be set to progressive-scan with an incompatible TV. Reset to interlace by pressing and holding PAUSE (front panel) then pressing DISC NAVIGATOR. Can't play a disc • Take out the disc and clean it (page 92). • 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 • Press STOP then restart playback. inoperative Remote control does not work • If you connected this recorder to another Pioneer product using the CONTROL IN jack, point the remote control at the other component to use (page 12). • Set the remote control to the same ID number as the recorder (page 72). (When the batteries run down, the remote mode is automatically reset to 1.) • Use the remote within its operating range (page 8). • Replace the batteries (page 8). No sound or sound is distorted • Make sure that the amplifier/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 PLAY to resume regular playback • DTS discs can only be played if this recorder is connected to a DTS decoder or DTS compatible amplifier/receiver. If you have connected a suitable decoder, also make sure that the Initial Setup > Audio Out > DTS Output setting is On. • Some 96kHz discs do not output audio through the digital jack. In this case, switch the input of your amplifier/receiver to analog. • Check the audio cable connections (page 12). • If the sound is distorted, try cleaning the cable plugs. The picture from the external input • If the video signal from the external component is copy-protected, you cannot is distorted connect via this recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV. 85 En