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Question posted by Grmg313442805 on March 10th, 2021

Disc Checking - Have Waited For Several Hours And Still Get Same Reading

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on March 11th, 2021 5:18 AM

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You could try the factory initializing process I found on another webesite (AVS Forums): "Had this message pop up a few weeks ago.

Tried the solutions in the manual, no go. Tried unplugging it for 7 days, no go. Called pioneer customer service @1-800-631-3811, the tech told me:

1) turn on TV and set to receive your DVD signal

2) Turn on DVD player and remove any discs

3) put Dvd / VCR selector on DVD

4) at the same time, push channel selector button UP (^) along with the PLAY button

5) hold the buttons down until TV screen shows "Initializing" message, release buttons, let DVD player go thru it's reset cycle and shut down

6) turn DVD player on and watch your DVD movies now Works like a charm. Put this in your manual for the next time." My unit has not worked since December of last year, I

only had it for one year and it conveniently stopped working right after the one year warranty.

My unit was not functioning whatsoever past turning it on, but when I did the factory initialization I was able to operate my unit again....

UNFORTUNATELY, it still does not read disks, I still get the "Disc Reading" message. I guess I could consider it progress. But still try it, it may work for you. My unit just seems to be fried beyond repair.

https://www.fixya.com/support/t453666-pioneer_dvr_...

Thanks

Techygirl

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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