This manual has been provided for the use of authorized YAMAHA Retailers and their service personnel.
It has been assumed that basic service procedures inherent to the industry, and more specifically YAMAHA Products, are already
known and understood by the users, and have therefore not been restated.
WARNING:Failure to follow appropriate service and safety procedures when servicing this product may result in personal
IMPORTANT: The presentation or sale of this manual to any individual or firm does not constitute authorization, certification or
The data provided is believed to be accurate and applicable to the unit(s) indicated on the cover. The research, engineering, and
service departments of YAMAHA are continually striving to improve YAMAHA products. Modifications are, therefore, inevitable
and specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation to retrofit. Should any discrepancy appear to exist, please
contact the distributor's Service Division.
WARNING:Static discharges can destroy expensive components. Discharge any static electricity your body may have
IMPORTANT: Turn the unit OFF during disassembly and part replacement. Recheck all work before you apply power to the unit.
injury, destruction of expensive components, and failure of the product to perform as specified. For these reasons,
we advise all YAMAHA product owners that any service required should be performed by an authorized
YAMAHA Retailer or the appointed service representative.
recognition of any applicable technical capabilities, or establish a principle-agent relationship of any form.
accumulated by grounding yourself to the ground buss in the unit (heavy gauge black wires connect to this buss).
■ CONTENTS
TO SERVICE PERSONNEL ...................................... 2–3
PREVENTION OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .... 4
LOCALE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION ................... 4
FRONT PANEL .............................................................. 5
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST .............................. 40–41
P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan
'07.09
DVD-C961
■ TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
1. Critical Components Information
Components having special characteristics are
marked s and must be replaced with parts having
specifications equal to those originally installed.
2. Leakage Current Measurement (For 120V Models
Only)
When service has been completed, it is imperative to
verify that all exposed conductive surfaces are properly insulated from supply circuits.
● Meter impedance should be equivalent to 1500 ohms
shunted by 0.15µF.
WALL
OUTLET
● Leakage current must not exceed 0.5mA.
● Be sure to test for leakage with the AC plug in both
polarities.
EQUIPMENT
UNDER TEST
INSULATING
TABLE
AC LEAKAGE
TESTER OR
EQUIVALENT
WARNING: CHEMICAL CONTENT NOTICE!
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
DO NOT PLACE SOLDER, ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC OR PLASTIC COMPONENTS IN YOUR MOUTH FOR ANY REASON WHAT SO EVER!
Avoid prolonged, unprotected contact between solder and your skin! When soldering, do not inhale solder fumes or expose
eyes to solder/flux vapor!
If you come in contact with solder or components located inside the enclosure of this product, wash your hands before
handling food.
About lead free solder
All of the P.C.B.s installed in this unit and solder joints are soldered using the lead free solder.
Among some types of lead free solder currently available, it is recommended to use one of the following types for the repair
work.
• Sn + Ag + Cu (tin + silver + copper)
• Sn + Cu (tin + copper)
• Sn + Zn + Bi (tin + zinc + bismuth)
Caution:
As the melting point temperature of the lead free solder is about 30°C to 40°C (50°F to 70°F) higher than that of the lead
solder, be sure to use a soldering iron suitable to each solder.
DVD-C961
WARNING: Laser Safety
This product contains a laser beam component. This component may emit invisible, as well as visible radiation,
which may cause eye damage. To protect your eyes and skin from laser radiation, the following precautions must be
used during servicing of the unit.
1) When testing and/or repairing any component within the product, keep your eyes and skin more than 30 cm away from
the laser pick-up unit at all times. Do not stare at the laser beam at any time.
2) Do not attempt to readjust, disassemble or repair the laser pick-up, unless noted elsewhere in this manual.
3) CAUTION : Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
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Laser Emitting conditions:
1) When the Top Cover is removed, and the STANDBY/ON SW is turned to the "ON" position, the laser component will emit
a beam for several seconds to detect if a disc is present. During this time (5-10 sec.) the laser may radiate through the
lens of the laser pick-up unit. Do not attempt any servicing during this period!
If no disc is detected, the laser will stop emitting the beam. When a disc is loaded, you will not be exposed to any laser
emissions.
2) The laser power level can be adjusted with the VR on the pick-up PWB, however, this level has been set by the factory
prior to shipping from the factory. Do not adjust this laser level control unless instruction is provided elsewhere in this
manual. Adjustment of this control can increase the laser emission level from the device.
The primary side of the power supply carries live mains voltage when the pla yer is connected to the mains e ven when
the player is switched off !
This primary area is not shielded so it is possible to touch copper tracks and/or components when servicing the player.
Service personnel have to take precautions to prevent touching this area or components in this area.
Note:
The screws on the DVD mechanism may never be touched, removed or re-adjusted.
Handle the DVD mechanism with care when the unit has to be exchanged!
The DVD mechanism is very sensitive for dropping or giving shocks.
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■ PREVENTION OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
The laser diode in the DVD mechanism may be damaged due to static electricity from clothes or the human body. Use caution
to prevent electrostatic damage when servicing or handling the DVD-mechanism.
1. Grounding for electrostatic damage prevention
Some devices, such as the DVD player, use an optical pickup (laser diode) that will be damaged by static electricity in the
working environment. Only attempt service after ensuring that all grounding procedures have been completed.
1. Worktable grounding
Put a grounded conductive material (sheet) or iron sheet on the area where the optical pickup is placed.
2. Human body grounding
Use an anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static electricity from your body.
2. Handling Precautions for DVD mechanism
1. Handle the DVD mechanism gently, as it is an extremely high-precision assembly.
2. The flexible cable lines may break if an excessive force is applied to it. Use caution when handling the cable.
3. The semi-fixed resistor for laser power adjustment should not be adjusted. Do not turn the resistor.
■ LOCALE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
Locale Management Information : This DVD player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Locale
Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Locale number described on the DVD disc does not
correspond to the Locale number of this DVD player, this DVD player cannot play this disc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
DVD-C961
Anti-static wrist strap
1M-ohms
Conductive material
(sheet) or steel sheet
5
2
1
4
2
5
5
6
3
2
4
4
■ FRONT PANEL
U model
■ REAR PANEL
U model
DVD-C961
■ REMOTE CONTROL PANEL
DVD-C961
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■ SPECIFICATIONS
PLAYBACK SYSTEM
DVD-video, VR (video recording) format (DVD-RW)
DVD-audio
DVD-R, DVD-RW
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL
Video CD, SVCD
SA-CD multi-channel and SA-CD stereo
CD
Picture CD
CD-R, CD-RW
MP3 (ISO 9660)fs 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz /
WMAfs 44.1 kHz, 62 kbps to 192 kbps
DivX
JPEG3072 x 2048 pixels or less
VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Video (CVBS) output1 Vpp into 75 ohms
S-video outputY: 1 Vpp into 75 ohms
Component video output Y: 1 Vpp into 75 ohms
Black level shiftOn/Off
AUDIO FORMAT
Digital Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG
Full decoding of Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel sound
Analog stereo sound
Dolby surround compatible downmix from Dolby Digital multichannel sound
Dolby Pro Logic II
3D sound for virtual 5.1 channel sound on 2 speakers
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
DA converter24 bits, 192 kHz
Signal to noise (1 kHz)105 dB
Dynamic range (1 kHz)100 dB
DVDfs 96 kHz2 Hz to 44 kHz
SVCDfs 48 kH z2 Hz to 22 kHz
DVD-C961
CD/VCDfs 44.1 kH z2 H z to 20 k Hz
Distortion and noise (1 kHz)
TV STANDARD
Number of linesPAL: 625, NTSC: 525
Vertical frequencyPAL: 50 Hz, NTSC: 60 H z
PlaybackMultistandard (PAL/NTSC)
HDMI video output480 p/60 Hz, 576 p/50 Hz, 720 p/60 Hz,
CONNECTIONS
Video outputRCA/Phono x 1 (yellow)
S-video outputMini DIN, 4 pins x 1
Y outputRCA/Phono x 1 (green)
PB outputRCA/Phono x 1 (blue)
outputRCA/Phono x 1 (red)
P
R
2-channel audio output (L+R)
RCA/Phono x 1 pair (white/red)
6-channel audio output
Audio front L/RRCA/Phono x 1 pair (white/red)
Audio surround L/R
RCA/Phono x 1 pair (white/red)
Audio centerRCA/Phono x 1 (black)
Audio subwoofer RCA/Phono x 1 (black)
Digital output
CoaxialRCA/Phono x 1
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM, IEC61937
for MPEG2, Dolby Digital, DTS
OpticalRCA/Phono x 1
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM, IEC61937
for MPEG2, Dolby Digital, DTS
HDMI (Ver. 1.1)Type A x 1
IEC60958 for CDDA / LPCM, IEC61937
for MPEG2, Dolby Digital, DTS
PCM (PPCM) multi / 2ch (DVD-audio),
PCM multi / 2ch (SA-CD)
Remote control
Inputø3.5 mm mini jack x 1
Outputø3.5 mm mini jack x 1
RS-232CD-sub 9 P
GENERAL
Dimensions (W x D x H)435 x 425 x 75 mm
(17-1/8" x 16-3/4" x 2-15/16")
WeightApprox. 5.5 kg (12 lbs. 2 oz.)
FinishBlack color
Power supplyAC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumptionApprox. 20 W
Standby power consumptionLess than 0.5 W
ACCESSORIES
Remote control x 1
Battery (R6, AA, UM-3) x 2
Power cable (1.5 m) x 1
Audio/Video pin cable (1.5 m) x 1
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
U ........ U.S.A. model
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro
Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of DTS,
Inc.
“DCDi” is a trademark of Faroudja,
a division of Genesis Microchip, Inc.
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Power supply unit
Front side
RS232C P.C.B.
OKNG
Top view
Switch (Ref. No. 1107)
Potentiometer (Ref. No. VR1)
DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of
DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High
Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
• DIMENSIONS
■ INTERNAL VIEW
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■ REPAIR NOTES
1. DVD 5-disc changer module
•When installing a new traverse unit, remove the solder from the shorted point of P.C.B. using an electrostatic
shielding soldering iron. (Fig. 1)
Traverse unit
Solder
Fig. 1
2. Power supply unit
•The power supply unit has to be replaced in case of failure.
•Never touch the potentiometer (Ref. No. VR1) installed to the power supply unit. (Fig. 2)
3. P.C.B. assembly
•When a failure has occurred in the P.C.B. assembly, replace each P.C.B..
•Never touch the switch (Ref. No. 1107) installed to the RS232C P.C.B.. (Fig. 2)
435 (17-1/8")
425 (16-3/4")
75
Unit: mm (inch)
1
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
2
RS232C P.C.B.
3
DVD 5-DISC CHANGER MODULE
4
FRONT (4) P.C.B.
5
HDMI P.C.B.
6
AV P.C.B.
7
MONO P.C.B.
8
(2-15/16")
FRONT (2) P.C.B.
9
FRONT (1) P.C.B.
0
FRONT (3) P.C.B.
7
890
Fig. 2
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■ DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
See replacement parts list for item numbers.
Front Panel Ass'y [101]
➝ Remove 2 screws.
[257] (
➝ Unlock front panel from frame by
➝ Remove 1105, 1109 and ground lead.
Bracket Front
➝ Remove 4 screws. [252]
➝ Remove bracket front.
FRONT (2) P.C.B. [1200]
➝ Remove 1100 (FRONT).
(Fig. 1)
➝ Remove 3 screws. [252]
➝ Remove P.C.B..
FRONT (1) P.C.B. [1200]
➝ Remove 2 screws. [251]
➝ Remove P.C.B..
Bracket front to bottom frame.
releasing successively 4 snaps.
(2 on the side and 2 on the bottom.)
(Fig. 1)
(Bracket front to front panel.)
FRONT (3) P.C.B. [1200]
➝ Remove 1101 (FRONT).
(Fig. 1)
➝ Remove 5 screws. [252]
➝ Remove P.C.B..
When disassembling, use the special screw driver with tip shape in figure.
2.7 mm
T10
Top Cover [240]
➝ Remove 7 screws. [257]
(4 on side and 3 rear side.)
➝
Lift top cover from rear side to remove.
Preventive Measure for Laser Diode
➝ Remove 2 screws (1). (Fig. 2)
)
DVD 5-Disc Changer Module
Tray Ass'y
➝ Remove stopper screw (3). on the
tray. (Fig. 5)
(See "Removal of tray ass'y".)
➝ Open tray. (Fig. 4)
(See "How to manually open the tray
ass'y".)
➝ Gently pull the tray out.
Traverse Unit
➝ Remove 4 screws (2).
(Traverse unit to CM unit.)
*
Use the phillips screwdriver to
remove screws marked (
➝ Remove A and B.
(Fig. 1)
➝ Remove traverse unit.
➝ Remove clamper ass’y. (Fig. 2)
➝ Solder the lands of the optical pick
up. (Fig. 2)
MONO P.C.B. [1300]
➝ Open tray. (Fig. 4)
(See "How to manually open the tray
ass'y".)
➝ Remove 1101 (MONO), 1102 (MONO),
1104 (MONO), 1105, 1301, 1303, 1304
and 1305. (Fig. 1)
On tray ass’y setting.
Check the direction of marking " " on gear according
to this drawing.
b. c.
Top cover
Tray ass'y
a.
3
Tray ass'y
Flatblade screwdriver
Flatblade screwdriver
Bottom side
Slider
•Preventive measure for laser diode from electrostatic breakdown
When replacing the MONO P.C.B. or DVD 5-disc changer module, solder between lands of the optical pick up P.C.B. to
protect the laser diode against electrostatic breakdown.
Use the phillips screwdriver to remove screws (2). (Fig. 2)
*
1
Clamper ass'y
2 *
Traverse unit
•How to manually open the tray ass’y
a. Move the slider in the direction indicated with a flatblade screwdriver until the tray is ejected.
b. Gently pull the tray ass’y out.
Fig. 4
Notes
•Use an anti-static soldering iron to short-circuit and
unshort-circuit laser diode.
•After you have finished repairing, remove the
solder from the short-circuit location.
•When installing a new traverse unit, remove the
solder from the shorted point of P.C.B. using an
electrostatic shielding soldering iron.
Fig. 2
Traverse unit
Optical pick up
•Removal of tray ass’y
*The tray ass’y cannot be supplied independently. The tray ass’y is contained in DVD 5-disc changer module and
supplied as a DVD 5-disc changer module.
a. Remove the top cover.
b. Open tray (see “How to manually open the tray
ass’y”).
c. Remove screw (3).
d. Remove the tray ass’y.