Pioneer PRO-1000HD Owner's Manual - Page 38

Additional Information General problems Problem • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control does not operate. • INPUT is not changed. • Picture is cut off. • Strange color, light color, or dark, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off. • No picture Possible Solution • Is the power cord disconnected? (page 16) • Has the main power switch been switched on? (page 7) • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the main power switch on/off, or unplugging the power cord and re-plugging it in after 1 to 2 minutes. • Are batteries inserted with polarity (+, -) correctly aligned? (page 5) • Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries). • Is a plug connected to the CONTROL IN connector? When a plug is connected to the CONTROL IN connector, the signal from that connector is given priority, thus disabling the remote control signal receiver (page 15). • Is the Auto function being used? (page 32) • Is the selected screen size correct? Switch to another screen size (page 22). • Are SCREEN mode adjustments such as picture size made correctly? (pages 26-27). • Is the Point Zoom function being used? (page 23) • Adjust the picture tone (page 25). • Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright. • Is CLAMP POSITION setup correct? (page 19) • The unit's internal temperature has increased. (Air vents are blocked.) Remove any objects blocking vent or clean (page 33). • Is the POWER MANAGEMENT or AUTO POWER OFF function set to ON? (page 24). • Condensation has formed on internal parts due to suddenly increasing ambient temperature. Allow condensation to dry thoroughly before using. • Is connection to other components correct? (pages 9 to 15) • Has setup been done correctly after connection? (pages 18 and 19) • Is the correct input selected? (page 20) • Is a non-compatible signal being input? (pages 9, 37 and 38) • Is picture adjustment correct? (page 25) Problems commonly mistaken as breakdown Problem • The screen is displayed in a small size. • Letter breakup on screen. • A sharp sound is sometimes heard from the cabinet. • Bright portions of image appear to be losing intensity. • Speckles or noise appears on screen. • Stripes appear on the screen. • Sound is heard from inside the unit. • Fan isn't moving • Fan speed changes. Possible Solution • Check the input signal compatibility chart (pages 37-39). • Is the correct screen size selected? (pages 22, 26 and 27) • Adjust using "SCREEN" mode on the menu screen (pages 26, 27). If there is still no improvement, this unit may be limiting the displayable range. Check the personal computer input signal compatibility chart (pages 37-39). • Expansion/contraction caused by surrounding temperature change may result in sound being heard from the cabinet. This is not a malfunction. • When the video input signal's level is too high, the bright portions may appear to be losing their intensity. Increase the adjustment level of the contrast and check the picture (page 25). • May be caused by radio wave interference from appliances with motors such as hair dryers, electric vacuum cleaners, electric power drills, ignition systems of cars, motorcycles etc., switch devises such as thermostats etc., neon signs or electrical discharge from power lines etc.. • May be caused by radio wave mingling from TV station, FM station, amateur radios, public radios (simplified radios) etc., or a nearby personal computer, TV, or video/audio component. • A strong electromagnetic field may cause picture distortion and similar problems. • Normal sound of the cooling fan and internal sliding parts of the plasma display panel. Not a malfunction. • Fan is set to operate only after ambient temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F)(differs depending on installation conditions). Not a malfunction. • Fan speed changes automatically in accordance with ambient conditions. Not a malfunction. 34 PRO-1000HD / PRO-800HD