Yamaha S1500 MCXSP10 Manual - Page 30

Troubleshooting - dvd reset

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Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system in for repair. No power No picture Problem Distorted picture Completely distorted picture or black and white picture when playing a DVD/ Super Audio CD or Video CD No sound or distorted sound No audio at digital output Disc does not play. Picture freezes momentarily during playback. Fails to return to start-up screen when disc is removed No response to remote control Buttons do not work or player stops responding. No response to some operating commands during playback Cannot read CDs/DVDs The picture is not displayed in a proper position on the screen Connect record MP3 Solution - Check to ensure that the AC power cord is properly connected. - Check to ensure that the TV is switched on. - Check the video connection. - Occasionally, a small amount of image distortion may be visible. This is not a malfunction. - Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting on the DVD player matches the video signal of your television. (See "TV System (NTSC/PAL conversion)" on page 13.) - Adjust the volume. - Check that the speakers are connected correctly. - Check the digital connections. - Check the settings menu to ensure that the digital output is set to ALL or PCM. - Check to ensure that the audio format of the selected audio language matches your receiver capabilities. - Check that the disc label is facing up. - Determine if the disc is defective by trying another disc. - Check the disc for fingerprints or scratches. - Clean with a soft cloth, wiping from center to outside edge. - Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again. - Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player. - Reduce the distance to the player. - Replace the batteries in the remote control. - Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/- signs) as indicated. - To completely reset the player, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet for 5-10 seconds. - Certain operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the instructions for the disc. - Use a cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before sending this unit in for repair. - Change the parameter of the Video Shift menu in the On-screen menu (Preferences ➔ Picture ➔ Video Shift). See page 10, 10. - SCMS copy protected discs cannot e recorded digitally. Try recording by analog jacks. If the problem is not listed above, or if the instructions fail to help, turn off the power to the unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. 26

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Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do
not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system in for repair.
If the problem is not listed above, or if the instructions fail to help, turn off the power to the unit,
disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
Problem
Solution
No power
Check to ensure that the AC power cord is properly connected.
No picture
Check to ensure that the TV is switched on.
Check the video connection.
Distorted picture
Occasionally, a small amount of image distortion may be visible. This is not a
malfunction.
Completely distorted picture or black
and white picture when playing a DVD/
Super Audio CD or Video CD
Make sure the NTSC/PAL setting on the DVD player matches the video
signal of your television. (See “TV System (NTSC/PAL conversion)” on
page 13.)
No sound or distorted sound
Adjust the volume.
Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
No audio at digital output
Check the digital connections.
Check the settings menu to ensure that the digital output is set to ALL or
PCM.
Check to ensure that the audio format of the selected audio language
matches your receiver capabilities.
Disc does not play.
Check that the disc label is facing up.
Determine if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
Picture freezes momentarily during
playback.
Check the disc for fingerprints or scratches.
Clean with a soft cloth, wiping from center to outside edge.
Fails to return to start-up screen when
disc is removed
Reset the unit by switching the player off, then on again.
No response to remote control
Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the player.
Reduce the distance to the player.
Replace the batteries in the remote control.
Re-insert the batteries with their polarities (+/– signs) as indicated.
Buttons do not work or player stops
responding.
To completely reset the player, unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet for
5-10 seconds.
No response to some operating
commands during playback
Certain operations may not be permitted by the disc. Refer to the
instructions for the disc.
Cannot read CDs/DVDs
Use a cleaning CD/DVD to clean the lens before sending this unit in for
repair.
The picture is not displayed in a proper
position on the screen
Change the parameter of the Video Shift menu in the On-screen menu
(Preferences
Picture
Video Shift). See page 10, 10.
Connect record MP3
SCMS copy protected discs cannot e recorded digitally. Try recording by
analog jacks.