Yamaha DVD-S796 - Manual (Page 36)

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For Your Reference
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this player, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or
a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, contact your authorized
YAMAHA dealer or service center for instructions.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers
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Common Problems
No power.
The player is automatically
switched to the standby mode.
Play fails to start even when
[
1 PLAY] is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
No picture.
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Picture is distorted during rapid
advance or rapid reverse.
No key operation (by the player
and/or the remote control) is
effective.
The picture shown on the
television is not normal.
(The sides of the picture are cut
off or black bands appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.)
No on-screen display.
On-Screen Menu Icons not
displayed or only partially
displayed on the TV screen.
The language for the player’s
menus and on-screen messages is
wrong.
No operations can be performed
with the remote control.
Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. 9
To conserve power, the player is automatically switched to the standby mode after approx.
30 minutes elapsed in the stop mode (Auto power-off function). Turn the power back to ON.
Condensation has formed: wait about 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
This player cannot play discs other than DVD, Video CD and CD.
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DVDs with a region number other than “1” or “ALL” cannot be played. DVDs with multiple region
numbers including “1” can be played.
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The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning. V
Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards. >
Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. < =
Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g. VCR2) is correct.
Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 8 – =
Ensure that the input settings for the television and stereo system are correct.
Turn V.S.S. off if it is on.
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The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: this is normal.
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
Press [STANDBY/ON] to switch the player to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively,
press [STANDBY/ON] to switch the player to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply
cord and then reconnect it. (The player may not be operating properly due to lightning, static
electricity or some other external factor.)
Go to the initial settings menu “6 TV Aspect” and change the setting to suit your television. You may
also need to change the screen mode on the television itself.
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The “Off” setting is selected for “1 On-Screen Messages” in “4 On-Screen Messages”:
select “On”.
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Change the position of the On-Screen Menu Icons using “2 Color and Position” in “4 On-Screen
Messages” of the initial settings.
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Go to the initial settings menu “3 Menu Language” and change the language. O
To conserve power, the player is automatically switched to the standby mode after approx.
30 minutes have elapsed in the stop mode (Auto power-off function). Turn the power back to ON.
Check the batteries are installed with the correct polarities (
i and j ). 5
The batteries are depleted: replace them with new ones. 5
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. 5
Operate the remote control at a distance of not more than 23 feet (7 m) from the remote control
sensor.
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Remove the obstacles between the remote control and remote control sensor. 5