Troubleshooting - Yamaha DVD-S2500 Owner's Manual

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.
Problem
No power
No picture
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
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.
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Troubleshooting

– 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 15.)
– 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 only].
– 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
– SCMS copy protected discs cannot be recorded digitally. Try recording by
analog jacks.
Solution
Video shift). See page 12, 13.