Sony DVP-FX815 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Identification of Controls (continued)
Remote
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote.
Insert two size AA(R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the and ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Insert two size AA(R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the and ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the compartment. When using the
remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
NOTES:
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
humid place.
Do not drop any foreign object into the remote
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
If you do not use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Insert the end first
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1. AUDIO button (page 30)
2. ANGLE button (page 30)
3. REPEAT button (page 31)
4. PROGRAM button (page 35-36)
5. RANDOM button (page 36)
6. A-B button (page 34)
7. PREV/NEXT button (page 29)
8. SCAN/SLOW button (page 26-27)
9. CLEAR button (page 35)
10. PLAY button (page 23)
11. *TOP MENU button (page 18)
12. DISPLAY button (page 28)
13. POWER button
14. Number button
15. SET UP button (page 42-45)
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Identification of Controls (continued)
Introduction
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16. STOP button (page 26)
17. MENU button (page 29)
17. MENU button (page 29)
Use the MENU button to display the menu screen
included on a DVD disc.
included on a DVD disc.
To operate a menu screen, follow the instructions
in “Using a DVD Menu”.
in “Using a DVD Menu”.
18. PAUSE button (page 26)
19. / / / button, ENTER button
19. / / / button, ENTER button
(Left, up, down, right) for use in highlighting a
selection on a GUI menu screen, TOP MENU and
MENU screen.
selection on a GUI menu screen, TOP MENU and
MENU screen.
When playing a DVD, the / buttons on the unit
perform as SCAN/SLOW buttons, and the ENTER
button on the unit performs as the PLAY button.
perform as SCAN/SLOW buttons, and the ENTER
button on the unit performs as the PLAY button.
NOTE:
When playing some DVDs, the / buttons on the
unit may not function. Use the / buttons on the
remote instead.
unit may not function. Use the / buttons on the
remote instead.
20. RETURN button
Use the remote in front of the remote sensor.
Do not drop or hit the remote.
Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
humid place.
Do not expose the remote to water or set it on top
of something wet.
of something wet.
Do not disassemble the remote.
Use the RETURN button to return from the menus
of Display, Setup or LCD Mode.
of Display, Setup or LCD Mode.
*TOP MENU button:
Use the TOP MENU button to display the title
screen included on DVD video discs (page 29).
screen included on DVD video discs (page 29).
About the Remote
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Identification of Controls (continued)
LCD Panel
Features of Revolving LCD panel
You can revolve the LCD panel of this player
clockwise a maximum of 180° for use. You can also
operate the player after revolving the LCD panel 180°
and folding it back down.
clockwise a maximum of 180° for use. You can also
operate the player after revolving the LCD panel 180°
and folding it back down.
Revolving the LCD panel
1. Place the unit on a stable and even surface such as
on a table.
2. Push the LCD panel up using your thumbs and then
lift it into a vertical position. (Refer to Picture 1.)
3. Revolve the LCD panel clockwise slowly 180° until
it clicks. (Refer to Picture 2.)
TIPS:
Do not revolve the LCD panel if it is not fully
opened, as it may become scratched.
opened, as it may become scratched.
Do not revolve the LCD panel more than 180° or
in the opposite direction as shown below. Doing
so may damage the LCD panel.
in the opposite direction as shown below. Doing
so may damage the LCD panel.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Folding the LCD panel after revolving it
Press the LCD panel down to the top of the unit
after revolving it clockwise 180°. In this position,
the panel faces up word. (Refer to Picture 3.)
after revolving it clockwise 180°. In this position,
the panel faces up word. (Refer to Picture 3.)
Revolving the LCD panel to its original position
1. Open the LCD panel to a vertical position.
2. Revolve the LCD panel counterclockwise slowly
180° until it clicks.
When finished using the player, return the LCD
panel to its original position.
panel to its original position.
Do not leave the LCD panel in the face-up
position, or sudden shocks may damage it.
position, or sudden shocks may damage it.
TIPS:
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Identification of Controls (continued)
Introduction
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AC Adaptor
Follow steps 1 to 3 to connect.
When disconnecting, reverse the order.
When disconnecting, reverse the order.
To DC IN 9.5V
AC adaptor (supplied)
AC power cord
(supplied)
To AC outlet
When you disconnect the AC power cord, be sure to stop playback.
Disconnecting the AC power cord during playback may cause a malfunction.
Disconnecting the AC power cord during playback may cause a malfunction.
NOTES:
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Power Connections
Battery Pack
You can use the NP-FX110 rechargeable battery pack
(supplied) to enjoy the player when an AC outlet is not
available.
(supplied) to enjoy the player when an AC outlet is not
available.
Attaching the battery pack (supplied)
1. Match the hooks of the battery pack into the holes
on the bottom of the player.
2. Press and slide the battery pack until the hooks
click.
NOTES:
Do not detach the battery pack during pack during
playback.
playback.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
Detaching the battery pack
1. Press the RELEASE knob.
2. Slide the battery pack until the nooks click.
Charge the battery pack before using it for the first
time.
time.
RELEASE knob
Hooks
Power Connections (continued)
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Introduction
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Power Connections (continued)
Charging the battery pack
1. Attach the battery pack to the player.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the player and then plug
into an AC outlet.
Player Battery Pack
AC adaptor cord insert
jack (DC IN 9.5V)
jack (DC IN 9.5V)
Charge indicator
When charging starts, the charge indicator lights up
in orange.
in orange.
3.
During recharging, the charge indicator lights up in
orange. When recharging is complete, the indicator
turns off.
turns off.
4.
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the player and pull
out the plug from the AC outlet after charging.
out the plug from the AC outlet after charging.
Confirm the battery charge on the LCD screen
during stop.
during stop.
When the charge is very low, “ ” appears and
the charge indicator flashes in orange.
The battery mark does not appear during DVD or
JPEG playback. To check the battery charge, stop
playback.
the charge indicator flashes in orange.
The battery mark does not appear during DVD or
JPEG playback. To check the battery charge, stop
playback.
If using the AC adaptor, battery display does not
appear.
appear.
Recharging and play times
Recharging (Power Off)
With player
Approx.
5 hours and 30 minutes
Play time (DVD-VIDEO)
LCD
On
Approx.
6 hours*
When Backlight control is set to minimum.
- using the headphones.
- at room temperature (+25 °C, +77 °F).
- using the headphones.
- at room temperature (+25 °C, +77 °F).
NOTES:
In “LINE IN” mode, the battery mark will not appear on
the screen.
the screen.
Recharging times shown above depend on operating
conditions, such as use conditions, picture brightness
and setup, operational temperature and so on.
conditions, such as use conditions, picture brightness
and setup, operational temperature and so on.
Charge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F) to
+35°C (+95°F).
+35°C (+95°F).
The charging time may vary depending on the
surrounding temperature.
surrounding temperature.
The battery may not be charged when it is naturally or
purposely discharged completely, because the unit can
not perceive battery voltage, even if you attached the
battery.
purposely discharged completely, because the unit can
not perceive battery voltage, even if you attached the
battery.
When you are in this situation, power on the unit and
then power off again. Then battery charging will
proceed.
then power off again. Then battery charging will
proceed.
Full
Low
Recharge
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Basic Playback
-Prepare the power supply.
1. Open the outer cover and slide the POWER
1. Open the outer cover and slide the POWER
switch to the right to turn the unit on.
The power indicator lights up in green.
The power indicator lights up in green.
2. Slide the Lid open knob to open the disc lid and
insert a disc onto the side you want to play,
label up. Close the disc lid by hand.
label up. Close the disc lid by hand.
If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single
sided disc), “No Disc” or “Check Disc” appears on
the LCD screen.
sided disc), “No Disc” or “Check Disc” appears on
the LCD screen.
3. Press PLAY to start play.
After playing back all of the chapters in the title, the
DVD player automatically stops and returns to the
menu screen.
DVD player automatically stops and returns to the
menu screen.
4. Adjust the volume.
Reduce the volume before playback, and then
gradually increase it.
gradually increase it.
After operation
When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and slide the
POWER switch to the right and hold it there to turn off the
DVD player.
The power indicator turns off.
POWER switch to the right and hold it there to turn off the
DVD player.
The power indicator turns off.
When a menu screen appears on the LCD screen.
In case of interactive DVD with control, a menu
screen appears on the LCD screen.
screen appears on the LCD screen.
Press / / / and press ENTER, or press the
number buttons to select the desired item.
number buttons to select the desired item.
Playback of the selected item begins.
For further information, also refer to the jacket or
case of the disc you are playing.
case of the disc you are playing.
NOTES:
Place a disc with the playback side down on the
spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc
so it goes into position.
spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc
so it goes into position.
Confirm LCD MODE position by pressing LCD
MODE button (page 24-25).
MODE button (page 24-25).
If parental control is set and the disc is not within
the rating settings, you must input the password.
(See “PARENTAL CONTROL” on page 44-45.)
the rating settings, you must input the password.
(See “PARENTAL CONTROL” on page 44-45.)
DVD may have a region code. Your player does
not play discs that have a region code different
from your player.
not play discs that have a region code different
from your player.
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Playing a Disc
Basic
Operation
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