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DVP-NS955V
6.
TEST MODE
6-1.
General Description ...................................................... 6-1
6-2.
Starting Test Mode ........................................................ 6-1
6-3.
Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-1
6-4.
Mirror Time Adjustment ................................................. 6-1
6-5.
Executing IOP Measurement ....................................... 6-3
6-6.
Emergency History Check ........................................... 6-3
6-7.
Initializing Setup Data .................................................... 6-4
6-8.
Version Information ....................................................... 6-5
6-9.
If Con Self Diagnostic Function .................................... 6-5
7.
ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT
7-1.
Power Supply Adjustment ............................................. 7-1
7-2.
Adjustment of Video System ......................................... 7-2
8.
REPAIR PARTS LIST
8-1.
Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1
8-1-1. Main Section ............................................................. 8-1
8-1-2. Mechanism Deck Assembly .................................... 8-3
8-1-2. Mechanism Deck Assembly .................................... 8-3
8-2.
Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-4
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DVP-NS955V
SERVICE NOTE
1. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE (at POWER OFF)
1) Open dust cover to access to a hole insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom, and move the lever of chuck can in the
direction of the arrow A. (See Fig. 1)
2) Draw out the tray in the direction of the arrow B, and remove a disc. (See Fig. 1)
2. PWB caution for B3834, IF-115 and PL-035 boards
Please ignore screw mark on A side,
. Refer B side indication.
AV
: screw mount for NS775V
QS
: screw mount for NS955V
For PL-035 board,
Fig. 1.
The lever of a zipper cam
B
A
Hold
Tray
At this position, screw must mount for both model.
(NS775V and NS955V)
(NS775V and NS955V)
J
1-1
DVP-NS955V
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Precautions
On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
On power sources
• The player is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a
long time, be sure to disconnect the player
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the player in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the
player.
player.
• Do not place the player on a soft surface
such as a rug.
• Do not place the player in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
On operation
• If the player is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
damp room, moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the player. Should this occur,
the player may not operate properly. In this
case, remove the disc and leave the player
turned on for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the player, take out any
discs. If you don’t, the disc may be
damaged.
damaged.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
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.
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.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
concerning your player, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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 susceptible to this.
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 susceptible to this.
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” are
trademarks.
trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
RWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
ISO 9660* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended
format, Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following formats:
– DivX video files of format conforming to
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following formats:
– DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF.
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on the
previous page.
previous page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audios.
• DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audios.
• DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs
that do not contain any DivX video files.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Region code
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
will also play on
this player.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may
be no region code indication, even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, there may
be no region code indication, even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
(page 94)
(page 94)
DVD-RW
(page 94)
(page 94)
Super Audio
CD (page 94)
CD (page 94)
VIDEO CD
Music CD
ALL
DVP–XXXX
00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
0-000-000-00
X
Region code
,continued
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Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs 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, even if they
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write
format cannot be played.
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs 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, even if they
have been correctly finalized. In this case, view
the disc by normal playback. Also some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs 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.
Recently, 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.
Recently, 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.
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 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 instructions supplied with
the DVDs or VIDEO CDs.
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 Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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 Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• If you have printed the disc's label, dry the
label before playing.
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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.
controls on the player if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
*1 MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which
compresses audio data.
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG which
compresses audio data.
*2 DivX
®
is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used
under license.
under license.
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2
models: DVP-NS955V and DVP-LS785V.
Check your model name by looking at the
front panel of the player. DVP-NS955V is
the model used for illustration purposes.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-
NS955V only.”
models: DVP-NS955V and DVP-LS785V.
Check your model name by looking at the
front panel of the player. DVP-NS955V is
the model used for illustration purposes.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “DVP-
NS955V only.”
Icons
Meanings
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode
VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs or DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
format or Super VCD format)
CDs (including Super VCDs or
CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
format or Super VCD format)
Functions available for Super
Audio CDs
Audio CDs
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for DATA
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3*
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3*
1
audio
tracks, JPEG image files and
DivX*
DivX*
2
*
3
video files)
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing DivX*
DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing DivX*
2
*
3
video
files.
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruction
manual. 2-059-563-13
manual. 2-059-563-13
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DVP-NS955V
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
DVP-NS955V
DVP-LS785V
A [/1 (on/standby) button (32)
B SUPER AUDIO CD indicator (37, 94)
Lights up when:
– playing an HD (High Density) layer of
Super Audio CDs.
–no disc is inserted.
C MULTI CHANNEL indicator (37, 94)
Lights up when:
– playing a disc that contains multiple
audio signal channels.
– no disc is inserted.
D Disc tray (32)
E A (open/close) button (32)
F H (play) button (DVP-NS955V only)
(32)
G X (pause) button (33)
H x (stop) button (33)
I ./> (previous/next) buttons
(DVP-NS955V only) (44)
J PROGRESSIVE button/indicator (19)
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals.
progressive signals.
K Front panel display (10)
L Remote sensor (16)
M FL OFF (Front panel display off)
indicator (DVP-NS955V only) (83)
N VIDEO OFF indicator (DVP-NS955V
only) (32)
O H/Playback Dial (DVP-LS785V
only) (32, 44, 45)
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Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback Control (PBC) (38)
When playing back a Super Audio CD, CD, DATA DVD (DivX video), DATA CD (MP3 audio/
DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
DivX video), or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
*1 When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CDs, the disc type is not displayed.
*2 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.
*2 When playing DivX video files, the current track is not displayed.
z
Hint
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel
display by setting “DISPLAY” (DVP-NS955V
only) or “DIMMER” (DVP-LS785V only) in
“CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 83)
display by setting “DISPLAY” (DVP-NS955V
only) or “DIMMER” (DVP-LS785V only) in
“CUSTOM SETUP.” (page 83)
Current title/chapter or playing
time (49)
time (49)
Disc type
Current audio signal (53)
Lights up when you can change the angle (57)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (41)
Repeat Play (41)
Playing status
Disc type
Current scene or playing time (49)
Playing status
Lights up during A-B Repeat Play (42)
Playing time (49)
Disc type*
1
Current track*
2
(49)
Lights up during
Repeat Play (41)
Repeat Play (41)
Lights up when playing MP3 audio tracks (62)
Playing status
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Rear panel
DVP-NS955V
DVP-LS785V
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (24)
(25) (26)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (24)
(25) (26)
C 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (26)
D LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (23)
(24) (25)
E LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack (17)
F S VIDEO OUT jack (17)
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/
C
B
, P
R
/C
R
) jacks (17)
H LINE 1 (RGB)-TV jack (DVP-
NS955V only)/LINE (RGB)-TV jack
(DVP-LS785V only) (17)
(DVP-LS785V only) (17)
I LINE 2 jack (DVP-NS955V only) (17)
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE 1(RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
LINE 2
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
OPTICAL
FRONT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/MPEG/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DIGITAL OUT
5.1CH OUTPUT
LINE (RGB)-TV
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
R-AUDIO-L
LINE OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
Y
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
/C
R
P
B
/C
B
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Remote
A TV/DVD switch (78)
B
B
Z
(open/close) button (33)
C Number buttons (35)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (39)
E
E
(subtitle) button (57)
F
(audio) button (52)
G REPEAT button (41)
H SHUFFLE button (40)
I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio
H SHUFFLE button (40)
I SA-CD MULTI/2CH (Super Audio
CD multi/2 channel) button (37)
J SA-CD/CD (Super Audio CD/CD)
button (37)
K ./> (previous/next) buttons (33)
L
m/M
(scan/slow) buttons
(45)
M H (play) button (32)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
N X (pause) button (33)
O C/X/x/c buttons (35)
P DISPLAY button (13)
Q TOP MENU button (35)
R [/1 (on/standby) button (32)
S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (78)
O C/X/x/c buttons (35)
P DISPLAY button (13)
Q TOP MENU button (35)
R [/1 (on/standby) button (32)
S 2 (volume) +/– buttons (78)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
T t (TV/video)/TIME/TEXT button
(49)
U PICTURE MODE button (58)
V ENTER button (28)
W
V ENTER button (28)
W
(angle) button (57)
X SUR (surround) button (54)
Y VIDEO ON/OFF button
Y VIDEO ON/OFF button
(DVP-NS955V) (32)
A-B button (DVP-LS785V) (42)
A-B button (DVP-LS785V) (42)
Z SEARCH MODE button (46)
wj ALBUM +/– button (33, 64)
wk PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (47, 65)
wl ZOOM button (33, 65)
e;
(instant advance/step) button
(33, 45)
ea
(instant replay/step) button
(33, 45)
es x (stop) button (33)
ed ENTER button (28)
ef O RETURN button (33)
eg MENU button (35) (63)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.