Troubleshooting - Yamaha DVD-S557 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the
problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does
not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and
contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
Problem
No power
No picture
Distorted picture
Completely distorted picture
or black/white picture with
DVD
No sound or distorted sound
No audio at digital output
No sound and picture
Disc can't be played
Picture freezes momentarily
during playback
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Solution
– Check if the AC power cord is properly connected.
– Press the STANDBY/ON on the front of the DVD system
to turn on the power.
– Refer to your TV's manual for correct Video In selection.
Change the TV input until you see the DVD screen.
– Check if the TV is switched on.
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion may appear
depending on the disc being played back. This is not a
malfunction.
– Make sure the disc is compatible with the DVD Player.
– Ensure that the DVD Player's TV Type is set to match that
of the disc and your TV.
– Adjust the volume.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check the digital connections.
– Check if your receiver can decode MPEG-2 or DTS and if
not, please make sure the digital output is set to
PCM ONLY.
– Check if the audio format of the selected audio language
matches your receiver capabilities.
– Check that the RGB/SCART cable is connected to the
correct device (See "Video Connections").
– The CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD-RW
(VR format) must be finalized.
– Ensure the disc label is facing up.
– Check if the disc is defective by trying another disc.
– If you have recorded a Picture CD or MP3 CD yourself,
ensure that your disc contains at least 10 pictures or 5 MP3
tracks.
– Region code incorrect.
– Check the disc for fingerprints/scratches and clean with a
soft cloth wiping from centre to edge.