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If the DV-S205TX begins to operate improperly, use the troubleshooting guide below to help you ascertain
the problem.
Because the unit contains a microcomputer to provide advanced functions, it may malfunction due to
external noise or static electricity. If this happens, disconnect the power cord and then plug it in again after
about 5 seconds.
Troubleshooting guide
Causes
The mains lead is disconnected.
There is external noise in the computer circuits
of the DVD Player.
The AC fuse is blown.
No disc is inserted.
The region number of the disc does not match
that of the DVD Player.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The disc is placed upside down.
The disc is not placed within the disc tray
guide.
The disc is dirty.
The parental lock function is activated.
Copy protection is activated.
It is in fast forward or fast reverse playback.
The DVD Player is in repeat playback mode,
memory playback mode, or random playback
mode, etc.
The TV is not set to receive the output signals
from the DVD Player.
The DVD Player is not properly connected.
A wrong sound signal conversion method
(AUDIO OUT) is selected.
The TV is not set to receive the output signals
from the DVD Player.
The DVD Player is not properly connected.
"AUDIO OUT" is set to "SPDIF/RAW".
Symptoms
The DVD Player doesn’t switch
on.
The DVD Player does not start
playback.
Brightness is unstable or noise
is visible on the playback
picture.
The playback picture is
occasionally distorted.
Playback doesn’t follow the
course of the disc’s programs.
The picture from the DVD
Player doesn’t appear on the
TV screen.
No sound is reproduced.
The volume of vocal is low,
when it is recorded or heard
through headphone.
Remedies
Check the connection of the mains lead.
Switch off the main power, then switch it
on again. If not recovered, disconnect the
mains lead, then connect it again.
Contact your nearest ONKYO service
center.
Insert a disc. (Check that “DVD”, “VCD”,
or “CD” is lit in the DVD Player’s display.)
See “Regional Restriction Codes (Region
Number)” on page 7.
Check the playable discs.
Place the disc with the playback side
down.
Place the disc within the proper guide on
the disc tray.
Eject the disc and clean it.
Deactivate the parental lock function or
change the parental lock level. (See page
49.)
Connect the DVD Player directly to the
TV. Avoid connecting the DVD Player to
the TV through a VCR.
Sometimes a small amount of picture
distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.
Resume normal playback.
Set the TV to the DVD Player’s input.
Check the connections to the DVD Player.
Check the current sound signal
conversion method, and select the right
setting for “AUDIO OUT”. (See page 44.)
Set the TV to the DVD Player’s input.
Check the connections to the DVD Player.
Set “AUDIO OUT” to “SPDIF/PCM”. (See
page 44.)
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