Sony DVP-NS518P / DVP-NS618P Service Manual ▷ View online
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DVP-NS518P/NS618P
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Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers appear on the
screen)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen. In this case, check the
following table.
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen. In this case, check the
following table.
First three
characters of
the service
number
characters of
the service
number
Cause and/or corrective
action
action
C 13
The disc is dirty or recorded
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 37).
in a format that this player
cannot play (page 37).
, Clean the disc with a
cleaning cloth or check its
format.
format.
C 31
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
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Playable Media
*
1
DVP-NS628P only.
*
2
DVP-NS518P can play video files in MPEG-1 format only.
Notes about video, photo, or
music files that the player can
play
music files that the player can
play
The player can play the following files:
*
1
DVP-NS618P and DVP-NS628P only
DivX
DivX
®
is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivX, Inc.
*
2
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
*
3
Only support movie data of cyber shot.
*
4
Files with copyright protection (Digital Right
Management) cannot be played.
Management) cannot be played.
*
5
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission)
MPEG which compresses audio data.
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/IEC
(International Electrotechnical Commission)
MPEG which compresses audio data.
The player will play any file in the above
table, even if the file format differs. Playing
such data may generate noise that can result
in speaker damage. The player can play the
following files:
• Photo files that conform to the DCF*
table, even if the file format differs. Playing
such data may generate noise that can result
in speaker damage. The player can play the
following files:
• Photo files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
• DATA CDs recorded according to ISO
9660** Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet.
format, Joliet.
• DATA DVDs recorded according to UDF
(Universal Disk Format).
Type
Disc Logo
Icon
Characteristic
DVD VIDEO
• Commercial DVD
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R
DLs in video mode
DVD-VR mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-R
DLs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Recording) mode
CD
• Music CD
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
format
VIDEO CD
• Super VCDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
CD/Super VCD format
DATA disc or USB
*
1
–
• DATA CD/DATA DVD or
USB
*
1
devices containing
video
*
2
, photo, or music
files
File Type
File format
Extension
Video
DivX
*
1
*
2
“.avi” or
“.divx”
“.divx”
MPEG-1
*
3
“.mpg” or
“.mpeg”
“.mpeg”
MPEG-4
(simple
profile)
(simple
profile)
*
1
*
4
“.mp4” or
“.m4v”
“.m4v”
Photo
JPEG
“.jpeg” or
“.jpg”
“.jpg”
Music
MP3
*
5
“.mp3”
WMA
*
4
“.wma”
AAC
*
4
“.m4a”
LPCM/WAVE “.wav”
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* “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).
** A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
Organization for Standardization).
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• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the file names, the files will be played in that
order.
order.
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may take
some time. Create albums with no more than two
hierarchies.
hierarchies.
• Set “MEDIA” to “PHOTO/MUSIC” to repeat
both music and photo files. See “Playing
repeatedly (Repeat Play)” page 22.
repeatedly (Repeat Play)” page 22.
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• Some video, photo, and music files may not play,
• Some video, photo, and music files may not play,
depending on the encoding/recording condition.
• To start playback and proceed to the next or
another album may take some time.
• The player cannot play music files in mp3PRO or
WMA Pro format.
• If the playing time of either music or photo is
longer, the longer one continues without sound or
image.
image.
• To display Progressive photo files or photo files
of 3,000,000 pixels or more may take time and the
duration may seem longer than your selected
setting.
duration may seem longer than your selected
setting.
• The player will recognize a maximum of 200
albums, regardless of the selected mode. It can
recognize up to 300 music files and 300 photo
files when “PHOTO/MUSIC” is selected, 600
music files when “MUSIC” is selected, 600 photo
files when “PHOTO” is selected, and 600 video
files when “VIDEO” is selected.
recognize up to 300 music files and 300 photo
files when “PHOTO/MUSIC” is selected, 600
music files when “MUSIC” is selected, 600 photo
files when “PHOTO” is selected, and 600 video
files when “VIDEO” is selected.
• The player may not play a combination of two or
more video files.
• The player cannot play a video file of size more
than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• The player may not play certain video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
• Depending on the file, normal playback may not
be possible. The picture may be unclear, playback
may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, etc.
You are recommended to create the file at a lower
bit rate.
may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, etc.
You are recommended to create the file at a lower
bit rate.
• The player may not playback the high bit rate
video file on the DATA CD smoothly. You are
recommended to playback using DATA DVD.
recommended to playback using DATA DVD.
• When playing visual data that is not supported by
MPEG-4 format, only sound will be heard.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
back of the unit and only will play
commercial DVDs (playback only) labelled
with identical region codes. This system is
used to protect copyrights.
Commercial DVDs labelled
will also
play on this player.
Depending on the commercial DVD, there
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
may be no region code indication, even
though playing the commercial DVD is
prohibited by area restrictions.
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• Notes about recordable media
• Notes about recordable media
Some recordable media cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA discs created in Packet Write format
cannot be played.
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. For more information, refer to the
operating instructions for the recording device.
Note that some playback functions may not work
with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs,
even if they have been correctly finalized. In this
case, view the disc by normal playback. Also
some DATA discs created in Packet Write format
cannot be played.
• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Various music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
• For player that cannot play images that
contain a copy protection only
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Images in DVD-VR mode with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a
copy protection signal, “Copyright lock” appears
on the screen.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
copyright of images.
• Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
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00V 00Hz
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NO.
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Region code
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However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
About MPEG-4 VISUAL (DVP-
NS618P and DVP-NS628P only)
NS618P and DVP-NS628P only)
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING
VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL
AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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DVP-NS518P/NS618P
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Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
(Jack name: Jack type/Output level/Load
impedance)
LINE OUT (AUDIO):
Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
) (Taiwan model):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
:
interlace*
1
= 0.648 Vp-p,
progressive or interlace*
2
= 0.7 Vp-p/75
ohms
*
1
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is ON
*
2
BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) is OFF
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
) (Model for other area):
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/ C
R
:
0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms
LINE OUT (VIDEO):
Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
USB (DVP-NS628P only):
USB jack Type A, maximum current
500 mA (For connecting USB device)
500 mA (For connecting USB device)
General
Power requirements:
Power requirements:
Taiwan model: 110 V AC, 60Hz
Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
See page 2 for further information.
Model for other areas: 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
See page 2 for further information.
Power consumption:
DVP-NS518P and DVP-NS618P: 8 W
DVP-NS628P: 10 W
DVP-NS628P: 10 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430
u 43 u 207 mm (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.):
DVP-NS518P and DVP-NS618P: 1.5 kg
DVP-NS628P: 1.6 kg
DVP-NS628P: 1.6 kg
Operating temperature: 5
qC to 35 qC
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
• Audio/Video cable (phono plug
• Audio/Video cable (phono plug
u 3
y
phono plug
u 3) (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
change without notice.
E
NERGY
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TAR
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is a U.S. registered mark.
As an
E
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TAR
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Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this product
meets the
meets the
E
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TAR
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guidelines for
energy efficiency.
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2-1
DVP-NS518P/NS618P
Chassis Back
4 Two Tapping
S
crews
6 Upper case
3 Tray Cover
5 Three Tapping
S
crews
1 D
u
st
Cover
S
ticker
2
5 Front Panel Assembly
4 Claw
1 Claw
3 Claw
2 Claw
Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. UPPER CASE
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
2-2. FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
2-2
DVP-NS518P/NS618P
b
a
a
b
5 PM-152 Harness
(CN201,
(CN201,
10P)
6 One
S
crew
+BV
3
(
3
-CR)
7 Loading Assembly
1 FMO-017 Flat Flexible Cable (CN101, 24P)
3 FM
S
-017 Flat Flexible Cable (CN202, 5P)
2 MD-125 Harness (CN201, 6P)
4 PM-152 Harness (CN501, 10P)
2-3. LOADING ASSEMBLY
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