Sony DVP-FX820 / DVP-FX825 Service Manual ▷ View online
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Connecting to Video Player or Camcorder
To receive the playback signal from a Video Player or Camcorder
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Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “IN.”
Note
Set the LINE SELECT switch to “OUT” after use. You cannot play back on the player if the switch is set to
“IN.”
“IN.”
DC IN
9.5V
AUDIO
VIDEO
PHONES
OPTICAL
OUT
OUT
A
B
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
Video player or camcorder
To AUDIO/VIDEO
Audio/video cord (supplied)
To AUDIO/VIDEO output
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
difficulties while using the player, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
, When using with the battery pack, check
that the battery pack is sufficiently charged.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, The brightness is set at minimum. Set the
, The brightness is set at minimum. Set the
brightness in “LCD Mode” (page 27).
, When you play discs, set the LINE SELECT
switch to “OUT.” When you send the
playback signal to other device, set the
LINE SELECT switch to “OUT.” When
you receive the playback signal from other
device, set the LINE SELECT switch to
“IN” (page 34).
playback signal to other device, set the
LINE SELECT switch to “OUT.” When
you receive the playback signal from other
device, set the LINE SELECT switch to
“IN” (page 34).
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 34)
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 34)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The player is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, P
B
, P
R
) jacks
of high-vision TV.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your video deck to get to your TV
or if you are connected to a combination
TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes
could affect picture quality.
or if you are connected to a combination
TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes
could affect picture quality.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV
Display” under “General Setup.”
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV
Display” under “General Setup.”
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
The black points appear and the red, blue,
green points remain on the LCD.
green points remain on the LCD.
, This is a structural property of the LCD and
not mulfunction.
Sound
There is no sound.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow Play
mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 35).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the OPTICAL OUT jack, check the audio
settings (page 31).
settings (page 31).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in “Audio Setup” to “TV
Mode” (page 30).
“Audio DRC” in “Audio Setup” to “TV
Mode” (page 30).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
, Direct sunlight or strong illumination is
striking the remote sensor.
,
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Nothing happens when buttons are
pressed.
pressed.
, The player’s \/1/HOLD switch is set on
“HOLD” (page 16).
The disc does not play.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
down.
, The disc is not set correctly.
, The player cannot play certain discs
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 7).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player (page 8).
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
, Parental Control has been set. Change the
setting.
, The LINE SELECT switch on the player’s
right side is set to “IN.”
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search,
Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, or Random
Play cannot be performed.
Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, or Random
Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
disc.
the operating instructions supplied with the
disc.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 17).
(page 17).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
or turned off.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 17).
(page 17).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 17).
(page 17).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the
“
” indicator lights up on the screen
(page 19).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 39).
(page 39).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet.
Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
Disk Format).
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
, The MP3 audio track is damaged.
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The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 39).
(page 39).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet.
Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
Disk Format).
, The JPEG image file does not have the
extension “.JPG.”
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even
though it has the extension “.JPG.”
, The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 39).
, The image is larger than 3078 (width)
u
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
, The JPEG image file is damaged.
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*.”
“*.”
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
beginning.
, Repeat Play or Random Play is selected
(pages 21 and 23).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 17).
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
player.
About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
and JPEG Image Files
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the
player can play
player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-
ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format or multiple sessions.
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format or multiple sessions.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image
file that the player can play
file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
• MP3 audio tracks with the extension
files:
• MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.MP3.”
• JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPG.”
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
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Notes
• Change the extension to “.JPG,” for files with
“.JPE” or “.JPEG” extension.
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3” or “.JPG,” even if they are not in MP3 or
JPEG format. Playing this data may generate a
loud noise which could damage your speaker
system.
JPEG format. Playing this data may generate a
loud noise which could damage your speaker
system.
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• The player can display a file or track name up to
• The player can display a file or track name up to
14 characters. Any characters after the 14th
character do not appear on the screen.
character do not appear on the screen.
• Characters that are not displayable appear as “*.”
• Depending on the disc, a file or track name that is
• Depending on the disc, a file or track name that is
not displayable appears as “*.”
• You cannot display correctly the CD-R/CD-RW
file names written in the UDF file system.
• When playing an MP3 audio track recorded in
VBR mode, you cannot display the bit rate
correctly.
correctly.
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
tracks, and files
Tracks and files within an album play in the
order of the recorded media (CD-R etc.).
order of the recorded media (CD-R etc.).
z
Hint
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Notes
• The player can recognize up to 299 albums
(including albums that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files). The player will not
play any albums beyond the 299th album.
tracks and JPEG image files). The player will not
play any albums beyond the 299th album.
• The player can recognize a combined total of up
to 648 files, tracks, and albums. The player will
not play beyond the 648th file, track or album.
not play beyond the 648th file, track or album.
• Depending on the writing condition of the disc,
the total number of files, tracks, and albums
recognizable may be fewer than 648.
recognizable may be fewer than 648.
• The Album List displays only the currently
playing album name. Any album located on the
upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”
upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”
Notes About the Discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry the
label before playing.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Upper view
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A VOL (sound volume) –/+ button*
B ./> (previous/next) buttons (16)
C x (stop) button (16)
D X (pause) button (16)
E H (play) button (15)*
F Speaker (16)
G LCD panel (10)
H DISPLAY button (20)
B ./> (previous/next) buttons (16)
C x (stop) button (16)
D X (pause) button (16)
E H (play) button (15)*
F Speaker (16)
G LCD panel (10)
H DISPLAY button (20)
I MENU button (17)
J RETURN button (20)
K
J RETURN button (20)
K
(remote sensor) (9)
L OPTIONS button (27)
M C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (17)
N Disc lid (15)
O PUSH CLOSE (15)
P OPEN button (15)
M C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (17)
N Disc lid (15)
O PUSH CLOSE (15)
P OPEN button (15)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player. The H (play) and VOL + buttons
have a tactile dot.
have a tactile dot.
VOL
DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
OPTIONS
OPEN
PUSH CLOSE
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Front view
A POWER indicator (15)
B CHARGE indicator (13)
B CHARGE indicator (13)
C
(remote sensor) (9)
Right view
A \/1 (on/standby)/HOLD switch (15)
B PHONES (headphone) jack A, B
C AUDIO (input/output) jack/OPTICAL
B PHONES (headphone) jack A, B
C AUDIO (input/output) jack/OPTICAL
OUT (optical output) jack (34, 35)
D VIDEO (input/output) jack (34)
E LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch (15)
F DC IN 9.5V (AC adaptor input) jack
E LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch (15)
F DC IN 9.5V (AC adaptor input) jack
(11)
CHARGE
POWER
DC IN
9.5V
AUDIO
VIDEO
PHONES
OPTICAL
OUT
OUT
A
B
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
HOLD
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Remote
A DISPLAY button (20)
B Number buttons (17)*
C TOP MENU button (17)
D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (17)
E O RETURN button (20)
F ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT
B Number buttons (17)*
C TOP MENU button (17)
D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (17)
E O RETURN button (20)
F ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT
buttons (16)
G m/M (scan/slow) buttons (22)
H
H
ADVANCE button (16)
I X PAUSE button (16)
J \/1 (on/standby) button (15)
K VOL (sound volume) +/– buttons
L CLEAR button (32)
M AUDIO button (18)*
N MENU button (17)
O SUBTITLE button (19)
P ANGLE button (19)
Q OPTIONS button (27)
R H PLAY button (15)*
S x STOP button (16)
J \/1 (on/standby) button (15)
K VOL (sound volume) +/– buttons
L CLEAR button (32)
M AUDIO button (18)*
N MENU button (17)
O SUBTITLE button (19)
P ANGLE button (19)
Q OPTIONS button (27)
R H PLAY button (15)*
S x STOP button (16)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player. The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
0
9
1-11
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Index
Numerics
16:9
29
4:3 Letter Box
29
4:3 Pan Scan
29
A
Album
40
Angle
19
Audio
18
,
31
Audio DRC
30
Audio Setup
30
B
Batteries
9
C
CD
7
,
15
Connecting
34
D
DATA CD
7
,
39
DATA DVD
7
,
39
Digital output
30
Disc Menu
31
Display
20
,
28
Dolby Digital
18
,
31
DTS
18
,
31
DVD
7
,
15
DVD+RW
7
DVD’s menu
17
DVD-RW
7
F
Fast forward
22
Fast reverse
22
G
General Setup
29
H
Handling discs
40
J
JPEG
6
,
39
L
Language Setup
31
M
MP3
6
,
39
O
OPTICAL OUT
30
OSD (On-Screen Display)
31
R
Random Play
23
Remote
9
,
44
Repeat Play
21
,
23
Resume Play
17
S
Scan
22
Screen Saver
30
Search
22
Setup
28
Slide Show
26
Slow Play
23
Subtitle
19
,
31
T
Top Menu
17
Troubleshooting
37
TV Display
29
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Usable discs
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