Sony DVP-FX815 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
1-9
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
1-10
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
1-11
Changing the size of the picture
Use the LCD MODE button to change the picture
mode.
Use the LCD MODE button to change the picture
mode.
Menu
LCD Aspect
Backlight
Contrast
Hue
Color
Default
Backlight
Contrast
Hue
Color
Default
DVD disc
Normal, Full, Off
Normal, Full, Off
Audio CD MP3 disc / JPEG disc (Menu)
Off
Off
JPEG disc (Slide show)
Normal, Full, Off
Normal, Full, Off
LCD Aspect
Normal
Full
Off
Full
Off
NOTES:
NOTES:
The picture mode will appear differently for
different kinds of discs.
different kinds of discs.
When “TV Display” in the “SETUP” menu is set to
“16:9”, you can not select “Normal” during
playback of titles recorded in Wide screen (16:9)
mode.
“16:9”, you can not select “Normal” during
playback of titles recorded in Wide screen (16:9)
mode.
Picture mode and size
The picture shown on the LCD depends on the
display mode and the size recorded on the disc.
display mode and the size recorded on the disc.
Select “Off” to conserve power when not using
the LCD screen on this player. To turn on LCD,
press Enter or LCD MODE button.
the LCD screen on this player. To turn on LCD,
press Enter or LCD MODE button.
The LCD turns off automatically when you close
the LCD panel.
the LCD panel.
When recorded disc of 4:3 starts playing, LCD
Aspect setting returns to “Normal” even though it
was set to “Full”.
Aspect setting returns to “Normal” even though it
was set to “Full”.
In the in mode, to change to “Normal” or “Full”,
press LCD MODE button.
press LCD MODE button.
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Playing a Disc (continued)
Menu
LCD Aspect
Backlight
Contrast
Hue
Color
Default
Backlight
Contrast
Hue
Color
Default
Backlight 08
Adjusting LCD display effect
Press LCD MODE to display the LCD picture menu.
1. Adjusting Backlight
Select “Backlight” and then press / to adjust
the LCD Backlight.
the LCD Backlight.
2. Adjusting Contrast
Select “Contrast” and then press / to adjust
the difference between light and dark areas.
the difference between light and dark areas.
3. Adjusting Hue
Select “Hue” and then press / to adjust the
balance between red and green.
balance between red and green.
4. Adjusting Color
Select “Color” and then press / to adjust the
richness of the color.
richness of the color.
5. Default
Select “Default” and then press ENTER to return
all LCD MODE options to their factory settings.
all LCD MODE options to their factory settings.
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Playing a Disc (continued)
Basic
Operation
1-12
Stop Play
Press STOP during playback.
NOTE:
Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when you
open the lid.
open the lid.
Resume Play
When play is stopped, the unit records the point
where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). Press
PLAY or ENTER. Play will resume from this point.
where STOP was pressed (RESUME function). Press
PLAY or ENTER. Play will resume from this point.
When you press the STOP button, “Resume”
appears on the LCD screen and the player enters
the resume mode.
appears on the LCD screen and the player enters
the resume mode.
Turn off the power in resume mode and turn on the
power again. Playback starts automatically from the
Resume Point.
power again. Playback starts automatically from the
Resume Point.
To exit from Resume function:
Press STOP button twice continuously.
Open Disc Lid when the power is on.
For MP3/JPEG data no information may be
displayed depending upon the condition of the disc.
displayed depending upon the condition of the disc.
NOTES:
Pause
1. Press PAUSE during playback.
2. To exit pause mode, press PLAY or PAUSE.
Search
1. Press SCAN/SLOW or during playback. The
player will now go into SEARCH mode.
2. Press SCAN/SLOW or repeatedly to select
the required speed:
Slow > > > > Quick
Scan FWD
Scan REV
Scan REV
3. When you press or in the unit, the DVD
player acts as the same as you press
SCAN/SLOW or .
SCAN/SLOW or .
4. To exit SEARCH mode, press the buttons:
Remote: PLAY
Unit: PLAY or ENTER
The DVD player does not play sound during the
high speed reverse and forward playback of DVD
video discs.
high speed reverse and forward playback of DVD
video discs.
Scanning speed varies according to different
disc.
disc.
NOTES:
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Playing a Disc (continued)
DivX
DivX
DivX
DivX
1. Press PAUSE ( ) during playback. The player will
now go into PAUSE mode.
2. Use the SCAN/SLOW or to select the required
speed:
3. To exit slow motion mode, press PLAY.
Slow Motion
Screen Saver
The screen saver appears when you leave the player
in Stop mode for about 15 minutes. If the Screen
Saver is displayed for 15 minutes, the Player
automatically turns itself off.
in Stop mode for about 15 minutes. If the Screen
Saver is displayed for 15 minutes, the Player
automatically turns itself off.
Quick > > > > Slow
Slow FWD
Slow REV
Slow REV
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Playing a Disc (continued)
Basic
Operation
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