Sony DVP-FX815 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Setting up the player
Refer to the owner's manual of your TV as well.
Before you connect the player to your TV be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from
the wall outlet.
the wall outlet.
Connect the player to your TV directly. If you connect the player to a VCR, the playback picture will
be distorted because DVD video discs are copy-protected.
be distorted because DVD video discs are copy-protected.
Be sure to slide the LINE SELECT IN/OUT switch to OUT, or the player may not work.
Switch between LINE SELECT IN and LINE SELECT OUT.
LINE SELECT IN: Receive an input signal from an external source.
“Line ln” appears on the LCD screen until a signal is received.
LINE SELECT OUT: Send a signal from the unit to the TV.
At this time, the player is in normal playback mode.
NOTES:
LINE IN
LINE OUT
TO AUDIO IN / OUT TO VIDEO IN / OUT
Audio / Video cable (supplied)
Switch to the “OUT” mode
Switch to the “IN” mode
TV or monitor with
audio / video inputs
Camcorder or DVD Player
with audio / video outputs
Audio / Video cable (supplied)
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DVP-FX815
To use the player with car battery adaptor
Connect the player to the cigarette lighter socket using the supplied car battery adaptor (DCC-FX110).
This adaptor can only be used 12V electrical currents .It will not work with 24V electrical currents.
Route the cords so that they will not interfere with
driver.
driver.
Turn off the player by POWER switch .If you turn
off the player by turning off the ignition key of the
car when the rechargeable battery is not
attached, the settings may be cleared.
off the player by turning off the ignition key of the
car when the rechargeable battery is not
attached, the settings may be cleared.
Do not install the monitor display where viewable
by the driver.
by the driver.
Some states restrict the use of monitors and
televisions in vehicles .Where use is permitted,
the units should not be installed or operated so as
to be viewable by the driver.
televisions in vehicles .Where use is permitted,
the units should not be installed or operated so as
to be viewable by the driver.
Keep this unit away from Sony DVP-FX815 if the
picture is disturbed.
picture is disturbed.
If the car adaptor should interfere with the
movement of the gear lever, etc., use a
commercially available car socket extension
movement of the gear lever, etc., use a
commercially available car socket extension
NOTES:
To a cigarette lighter socket
To a cigarette lighter socket
DCC-FX110
(supplied)
(supplied)
To a DC power input jack
(DC IN 9.5V)
(DC IN 9.5V)
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Connections
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Always keep the metal contacts clean.
If the car's cigarette lighter socket is dirty with
ash, etc., the plug part will become hot due to a
poor connection. Be sure to clean it before using.
ash, etc., the plug part will become hot due to a
poor connection. Be sure to clean it before using.
Do not disassemble or convert the unit.
Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
Heat may build up while charging or during
extended use. This is not a malfunction.
extended use. This is not a malfunction.
While listening to the car radio, keep the plug of
the Car Battery Cord out of the cigarette lighter
socket or keep the radio away from the unit to
avoid static.
the Car Battery Cord out of the cigarette lighter
socket or keep the radio away from the unit to
avoid static.
Avoid placing it where it would be subject to
vibration.
vibration.
Avoid leaving the unit where it would be subject to
high temperatures, such as direct sunlight e.g. on
the dashboard or hot air from the heater.
high temperatures, such as direct sunlight e.g. on
the dashboard or hot air from the heater.
Use this car battery adaptor only car which uses a
12 volt battery.
12 volt battery.
Do not use this with a car that has a 24 volt
battery.
battery.
There are cars which are negatively grounded and
there are others which are positively grounded.
there are others which are positively grounded.
This car battery adaptor is for negatively
grounded cars only.
grounded cars only.
Use the unit with the car engine running. If you use
the unit with the car engine stopped, the car battery
may become unusable.
the unit with the car engine stopped, the car battery
may become unusable.
This unit is not disconnected from the power source
as long as it is connected to the cigarette lighter
socket of a car.
as long as it is connected to the cigarette lighter
socket of a car.
Unplug the car battery cord from the cigarette lighter
socket when not in use. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
socket when not in use. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Do not operate the unit if it has been dropped or
damaged.
damaged.
Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact
with the metal parts of the unit. If it does, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
with the metal parts of the unit. If it does, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
To use the player with car battery adaptor (continued)
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Symptom
Cause
Correction
No power.
No picture on the LCD
or TV (including video
from another unit).
or TV (including video
from another unit).
No sound.
The DVD player does
not start playback.
not start playback.
NO response when
buttons are pressed.
The remote control does
not work properly.
buttons are pressed.
The remote control does
not work properly.
The power cord is disconnected.
The battery is discharged.
The video cable is not connected securely.
LCD mode is set to OFF.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
Recharge the battery.
Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.
Select an LCD mode other than OFF.
Adjust the brightness.
Select the appropriate video input mode on the
TV so the picture from the player appears on the
LCD screen.
TV so the picture from the player appears on the
LCD screen.
Slide the switch to OUT position.
Select the correct input mode of the audio
receiver so you can listen to the sound from the
DVD player.
receiver so you can listen to the sound from the
DVD player.
Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely.
Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color
system, and Regional code.)
system, and Regional code.)
Cancel the Rating function or change the rating
level.
level.
“ ”may appear on the screen during operation .
Point the remote at the remote sensor and
operate it within close proximity of the player.
operate it within close proximity of the player.
Move the player away from direct sunlight or the
fluorescent light source.
fluorescent light source.
Replace all batteries in the remote with new ones.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the player.
the player.
Check that Brightness control is set to
minimum.
minimum.
The TV is not set to receive DVD signal
output.
output.
The audio cables are not connected securely.
An unplayable disc is inserted.
The Rating level is set.
Some discs prohibit certain operations.
The remote control is not far from the DVD
player.
player.
Direct sunlight or light from a fluorescent light
source is hitting the remote sensor.
source is hitting the remote sensor.
The batteries are weak.
The signals are not reaching the player.
LINE SELECT IN/OUT switch to IN position.
The equipment connected with the audio
cable is not set to receive DVD signal output.
cable is not set to receive DVD signal output.
Troubleshooting
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Reference
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MEMO
2-1
Note:
Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. MAIN BOARD
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
DVP-FX815
8
four screws
(M2.5 x 11)
(M2.5 x 11)
3
two foot rubbers
1
two foot rubbers
4
two screws
2
two screws
9
bottom assy
qd
two screws
(TS2 x 4.5)
(TS2 x 4.5)
qf
MAIN board
0
connector
qa
connector
qs
screw
(TS2 x 4.5)
(TS2 x 4.5)
6
six screws
5
screw
7
open preve sheet
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