Sony DVP-FX815 (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
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On handing the player
Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged, and the
player will not operate properly.
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged, and the
player will not operate properly.
Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the player.
Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The
player and the discs may be damaged.
player and the discs may be damaged.
Do not leave the player in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical
shock, on an uneven surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical
shock, on an uneven surface, or in a car with its
windows closed.
Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket during
use as it may cause malfunction or serious
accidents.
use as it may cause malfunction or serious
accidents.
If the player cause interference to radio or television
reception, turn off the player or move it away from
the radio or television.
reception, turn off the player or move it away from
the radio or television.
Keep the player and discs away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or
large loudspeakers.
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or
large loudspeakers.
If the player is brought directly from a cold to
warm location, or is placed in a very damp place,
moisture may condense on the lenses of the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player for about half an hour until
the moisture evaporates.
warm location, or is placed in a very damp place,
moisture may condense on the lenses of the
player. Should this occur, the player may not
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the player for about half an hour until
the moisture evaporates.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g, heart,
square, star) cannot be player on this player. Do
not use such discs.
square, star) cannot be player on this player. Do
not use such discs.
While operating, do not move, shake or otherwise
allow any shock to the player. It may cause a
malfunction.
allow any shock to the player. It may cause a
malfunction.
Use this player in a stable, horizontal position
where it is not subject to vibration.
where it is not subject to vibration.
Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when
you open the lid.
you open the lid.
Before moving the player, remove the disc from it.
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Precautions (continued)
Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a
structural property of the LCD panel and is not a
malfunction.
technology and has effective pixels of 99.99% or more,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue, or
green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This is a
structural property of the LCD panel and is not a
malfunction.
Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could
cause a malfunction.
cause a malfunction.
Using the player in low temperature conditions may
produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a
malfunction. When the player returns to normal
temperature, the screen returns to normal.
produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a
malfunction. When the player returns to normal
temperature, the screen returns to normal.
A residual image may appear on the screen if the same
image is displayed for lengthy period of time. The residual
image disappears in a while.
image is displayed for lengthy period of time. The residual
image disappears in a while.
If you are going to leave the player for a long time, turn off
the power.
the power.
The screen becomes warm during operation, This is
normal and does not indicate a mal function.
normal and does not indicate a mal function.
On headphones
Preventing hearing damage
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuous, loud, and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
advise against continuous, loud, and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.
On handling the LCD screen
Showing consideration for others
Keep the volume at moderate lever. This will allow you to
hear outside sounds and still be considerate to the
people around you.
hear outside sounds and still be considerate to the
people around you.
On adjusting the volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with
very low level inputs or no audio signal. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak-level section is
played.
very low level inputs or no audio signal. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak-level section is
played.
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and headphones while
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It
can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets
at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It
can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets
at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Do not install the monitor display where viewable by the
driver.
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.
in vehicles. Where use is permitted, the units should not
be installed or operated so as to be viewable by the
driver.
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Precautions (continued)
Introduction
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When you transport this player, use the original carton box
and packing materials.
and packing materials.
Before you move this player, make sure to remove any
discs from it.
discs from it.
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or
disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image
or on-screen display image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of
time you risk permanent damage to your television screen.
Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions
are especially susceptible to this.
or on-screen display image on your television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen
display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of
time you risk permanent damage to your television screen.
Plasma Display Panel televisions and projection televisions
are especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
On transportation
On cleaning
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You
can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,
or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,
or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion
batteries. Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 140 °F (60 °C) such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
batteries. Never expose the battery pack to
temperatures above 140 °F (60 °C) such as in a
car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight.
Caution:
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Precautions (continued)
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/ MPEG
which compresses audio data.
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/ MPEG
which compresses audio data.
Disc-related terms
DVD±R/DVD±RW
DVD+R/DVD-R are recordable discs that are the same
size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD+R/DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD+R/DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
A DVD+RW is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RW
use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD
VIDEO format.
use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD
VIDEO format.
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the
same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two
different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD created
in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow
the contents to be programmed or edited.
same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two
different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD created
in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO,
while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow
the contents to be programmed or edited.
About This Manual
Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the controls on the player if
they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
remote. You can also use the controls on the player if
they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
The meanings of the icons used in this manual are
described below:
described below:
“ ” may appear on the LCD screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this instruction
manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
DVD+RW/+R
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
The “DVD VIDEO” “DVD+RW” “DVD-RW”
“DVD+R” “DVD+R DL” “DVD-R” “CD” are
trademarks.
“DVD+R” “DVD+R DL” “DVD-R” “CD” are
trademarks.
Format of discs
Functions available for DVD VIDEO, DVD+RW/DVD+R
(+VR Mode), DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video Mode)
(+VR Mode), DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video Mode)
Functions available for music CD or CD-R/CD-RW in
music CD format
music CD format
Functions available for DATA CD/DATA DVD (DATA DISC
containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files)
containing MP3* audio tracks and JPEG image files)
Icon Meaning
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Introduction
Functions available for a data disc (Including DivX video
files)
files)
DivX
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MP3
MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital
audio files that yields very high, near-CD quality.
audio files that yields very high, near-CD quality.
JPEG
Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed
file format that allows you to save images with no limit
on the number of colors.
file format that allows you to save images with no limit
on the number of colors.
Title (DVD video discs only)
A title is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc.
For example the main feature could be title 1, a
documentary describing how the film was made could
be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each
title is assigned a reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
For example the main feature could be title 1, a
documentary describing how the film was made could
be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3. Each
title is assigned a reference number enabling you to
locate it easily.
This Player Can Play the Following Discs (continued)
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Depending on the conditions recording
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW)
disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc
cannot be played on the unit.
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW)
disc itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc
cannot be played on the unit.
MP3 and JPEG files recorded on the second layer
of a recordable double-layer DVD cannot be
played.
of a recordable double-layer DVD cannot be
played.
The recorded CD-R/RW (DVD±R/±RW) in the way
of packet write cannot be played.
of packet write cannot be played.
The recorded CD-R/RW (DVD±R/±RW) of multi-
session cannot be played sometimes.
session cannot be played sometimes.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (video
recording format) mode cannot be played.
recording format) mode cannot be played.
The displayed name of the folder or file recorded
by UDF File System in CD-R/RW disc does not
correspond with the actual one.
by UDF File System in CD-R/RW disc does not
correspond with the actual one.
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Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the back of
the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs
(playback only) labeled with identical region codes.
the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs
(playback only) labeled with identical region codes.
This system is used to protect copyrights
.
DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message
“Wrong Region” will appear on the LCD screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be labeled even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
“Wrong Region” will appear on the LCD screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be labeled even though playing the
DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on Dual Discs
A Dual Disc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
material on the other side. However, since the audio
material does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
material on the other side. However, since the audio
material does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
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Region code
This Player Can Play the Following Discs (continued)
Introduction
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Some playback operations of DVDs may be
intentionally set by software producers. Since this
player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs.
intentionally set by software producers. Since this
player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs.
Note on playback operations of DVDs
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macro vision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macro vision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Notes about the Discs
On handling discs
To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge.
Do not touch the surface.
Do not touch the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
On storing discs
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as air ducts, or leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise
considerably inside the car.
sources such as air ducts, or leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise
considerably inside the car.
After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning discs
Fingerprints or dust on a disc may cause the image
or sound quality to deteriorate. Use clean discs.
or sound quality to deteriorate. Use clean discs.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth from the center out.
If the disc is very dirty, first wipe it with a damp
cloth, then wipe it again with a dry cloth.
cloth, then wipe it again with a dry cloth.
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
WARNING
Welcome!
Important Safety Instructions
Precautions
About This Manual
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
Notes on playback operations of DVDs
Copyrights
Notes about the Discs
Table of Contents
Identification of Controls
Main Unit
Remote
LCD Panel
Power Connections
AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Welcome!
Important Safety Instructions
Precautions
About This Manual
This Player Can Play the Following Discs
Notes on playback operations of DVDs
Copyrights
Notes about the Discs
Table of Contents
Identification of Controls
Main Unit
Remote
LCD Panel
Power Connections
AC Adaptor
Battery Pack
Basic Operations
Playing a Disc
Basic Playback
Stop Play
Resume Play
Pause
Search
Slow Motion
Screen Saver
On-Screen Display
Basic Playback
Stop Play
Resume Play
Pause
Search
Slow Motion
Screen Saver
On-Screen Display
Advanced Operations
General Features
Top Menu
DVD Menu
Top Menu
DVD Menu
Moving to another TITLE
Moving to another CHAPTER
Time Search
Changing the Audio Language
Subtitles
Camera Angle
Repeat
Repeat A-B
Time Display
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc
Programmed Playback
Random Play
Viewing a JPEG Disc
Playing a DivX video
Moving to another CHAPTER
Time Search
Changing the Audio Language
Subtitles
Camera Angle
Repeat
Repeat A-B
Time Display
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc
Programmed Playback
Random Play
Viewing a JPEG Disc
Playing a DivX video
Initial Settings
Initial Settings
GENERAL SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
EXIT SETUP
GENERAL SETUP
AUDIO SETUP
LANGUAGE SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL
EXIT SETUP
Connections
Setting up the Player
To use the player with car battery adaptor
To use the player with car battery adaptor
Reference
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Specifications
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Introduction
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