[LA-2300] Vision and sound issues

mlcsmith · Posted: 18 Oct 2011, 21:18

I've got a couple of issues with my Denon LA-2300 that I thought I'd run by the forum in case anyone knows what is going on.

Firstly, the composite video output seems to be missing a field. There is quite thick interlacing lines on the image that leads me to believe that somehow the player is dropping out a whole field. The S-Video output is working fine, but the composite out on this model provides a better image, which is why I'd like to explore fixing it.

Second, the analog audio has a deep bass sound that is going constantly. The distortion sort of flutters.

Any ideas on what these problems are and if they can be repaired?

krbahr · Posted: 19 Oct 2011, 00:19

Hate to say it but this sounds more like the output from the laser is getting weak. Open up the player and see if it has a RF gain or RF level to adjust on the main circuit board. Not all players have this.

mlcsmith · Posted: 19 Oct 2011, 06:54

krbahr wrote:

Hate to say it but this sounds more like the output from the laser is getting weak. Open up the player and see if it has a RF gain or RF level to adjust on the main circuit board. Not all players have this.

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. What should I look for when I open it up?

rixrex · Posted: 19 Oct 2011, 16:10

As I recall, that's the clone of the CLD-D515, and should be a PAL/NTSC dual format player. Is that an accurate description of your player?

Oddly enough, my CLD-D515 doesn't have S-video out, but has a scart output. Does yours have a scart output?

mlcsmith · Posted: 19 Oct 2011, 21:22

Definitely a clone, but this model does not have a scart output.

mlcsmith · Posted: 19 Oct 2011, 22:05

rixrex wrote:

should be a PAL/NTSC dual format player.

The LA-2300 is also NTSC only. It is the LA-2300A that is dual format.

krbahr · Posted: 19 Oct 2011, 22:15

mlcsmith wrote:

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. What should I look for when I open it up?

When you open it up look inside next to where the power cord comes into the player, the fuse will be near that. Then you'll see a diode bridge IC and the Arc Suppressor will be around that.

mlcsmith · Posted: 21 Oct 2011, 02:03

I opened it up and had a look. Found the fuse, but it was quite densely packed and I couldn't make out anything that I could adjust with my limited knowledge of electronics. Not to worry, I'll just run it into the ground and then switch to my backup until I can afford a suitable replacement. With that in mind, what laserdisc player should I look to buy next for longevity and ease of repair? Perhaps that should be a new thread.

Thanks for your help.

krbahr · Posted: 21 Oct 2011, 05:29

Everyone talk highly of the 925 for a PAL/NTSC player. I just use NTSC so I cannot say from experience.

[LA-2300] Vision and sound issues

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