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SERVICE NOTE
1.
DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
Set
Top Case
(Page 2-1)
Front Panel
Block Assembly
(Page 2-1)
FL-29 Board
(Page 2-1)
CK-119 Board
(Page 2-3)
Optical Pick-up
(Page 2-4)
Power Block
(Page 2-1)
Mechanism
Deck
(Page 2-2)
IF-98 Board
(Page 2-2)
Loading
Assembly
(Page 2-4)
EV-15 Board
(Page 2-3)
VP-58 Board
(Page 2-3)
Power
Transformer
(Page 2-2)
AU-232 Board
(Page 2-2)
MB-107 Board
(Page 2-3)
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from instruc-
tion manual (3-077-160-11).
tion manual (3-077-160-11).
DVP-NS999ES
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Precautions
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye hazard.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
vases, on the apparatus.
• 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 as long as it is connected to
the wall outlet, even if the player itself has
been turned off.
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, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified service
shop only.
shop only.
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 that might block the
ventilation holes.
ventilation holes.
• 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.
Projection televisions are especially
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.
Projection televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
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Example of discs that the player
cannot play
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded
in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD format
–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
in the following formats:
–music CD format
–video CD format
–MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*
Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format,
Joliet
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audios
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audios
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-
ROMs defined by ISO (International Standards
Organization).
Organization).
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
conforms to the NTSC color system).
conforms to the NTSC color system).
• 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.
Note
Some DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, CD-Rs, or 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.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. Also, images in DVD-RWs with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a copy
protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the
screen. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that discs
created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
cannot be played on this player due to the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device.
The disc will not play if it has not been correctly
finalized. Also, images in DVD-RWs with CPRM*
protection may not be played if they contain a copy
protection signal. “Copyright lock” appears on the
screen. For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device. Note that discs
created in the Packet Write format cannot be played.
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects the
copyright of images.
copyright of images.
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
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents, other
intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation, and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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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 center 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.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
A [/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (35)
Lights up in green when the power is on
and lights up in red when the player is in
standby mode.
and lights up in red when the player is in
standby mode.
B MULTI CHANNEL indicator
Lights up when:
— playing a disc that contains three or
— playing a disc that contains three or
more audio signal channels.
— no disc is inserted.
C Disc tray (35)
D A (open/close) button (35)
E ./> (previous/next) dial (36)
D A (open/close) button (35)
E ./> (previous/next) dial (36)
F x (stop) button (36)
G X (pause) button (36)
H H (play) button (35)
I FL OFF indicator (10)
J VIDEO OFF indicator (35)
K Front panel display (10)
L SUPER AUDIO CD indicator
G X (pause) button (36)
H H (play) button (35)
I FL OFF indicator (10)
J VIDEO OFF indicator (35)
K Front panel display (10)
L SUPER AUDIO CD indicator
Lights up when:
— playing an HD (High Density) layer of
Super Audio CDs.
— no disc is inserted.
M
(remote sensor) (17)
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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) (42)
When playing back a CD, Super Audio CD, DATA CD (MP3 audio), or VIDEO CD (without
PBC)
PBC)
* When playing the HD layer of Super Audio CDs,
the disc type is not displayed.
To turn off the front panel display
Toggle the scroll key up or down to display
“FL ON/OFF” in the LCD screen. Then point
the remote to the player and press down on
the scroll key so that
“FL ON/OFF” in the LCD screen. Then point
the remote to the player and press down on
the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD
screen.
When the front panel display turns off, the FL
OFF indicator lights up on the player.
OFF indicator lights up on the player.
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Hint
You can adjust the lighting of the front panel
display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” (page 79).
display by setting “DIMMER” in “CUSTOM
SETUP” (page 79).
Digital
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
HOUR
MIN
SEC
MULTI
PROGRESSIVE
REPEAT 1
SHUFFLE PGM A–B
Playing time (54)
Disc type
Current audio
signal (58)
signal (58)
Lights up when you can
change the angle (60)
change the angle (60)
Current play
mode (45)
mode (45)
Current audio signal (58)
Playing status
Current title and
chapter (54)
chapter (54)
Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (78)
Digital
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
HOUR
MIN
SEC
MULTI
REPEAT
1
MPEG
SHUFFLE PGM
A–B
PROGRESSIVE
Disc type
Playing time (54)
Current scene (54)
Current play mode (45)
Playing status
Lights up when the player outputs progressive signals (78)
Digital
TITLE
TRACK
CHAP
INDEX
ANGLE
HOUR
MIN
SEC
MULTI
REPEAT 1
MP3
SHUFFLE PGM A–B
PROGRESSIVE
Playing time (54)
Disc type
*
Lights up when
playing MP3
audio tracks (43)
playing MP3
audio tracks (43)
Current play
mode (45)
mode (45)
Current track
and index (54)
and index (54)
Playing status
Lights up when playing the multi-channel
playback area on Super Audio CDs
playback area on Super Audio CDs
Lights up when the player outputs
progressive signals (78)
progressive signals (78)
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Rear panel
A DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (27)
(28) (29)
B DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (27)
(28) (29)
C S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (21)
D AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (26) (27)
D AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (26) (27)
(28)
E 5.1CH OUTPUT jacks (29)
F AC IN terminal (17)
F AC IN terminal (17)
G COMMAND MODE switch (1, 2, 3)
(17)
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN
SELECT switch (78)
I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
,
P
R
) jacks (21)
J S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (21)
K VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (21)
K VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (21)
SELECTABLE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN SELECT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
P
R
P
B
Y
5.1CH OUTPUT
FRONT
REAR
CENTER
WOOFER
L
R
1 2
COMMAND MODE
3
S VIDEO
OUT
2
1
VIDEO
OUT
2
1
AUDIO OUT
1
2
L
R
S-LINK
CONTROL S
IN
DIGITAL OUT
PCM/ DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL OPTICAL
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Remote
A TV/DVD switch (72)
B
B
Z
OPEN/CLOSE button (35)
C LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
(13)
D PROGRAM button (45)
E VIDEO CONTROL button (62)
F
E VIDEO CONTROL button (62)
F
/
SEARCH buttons (37)
G ./> PREV/NEXT (previous/
next) buttons (36)
H H PLAY button (35)
The H button has a tactile dot.*
I PICTURE NAVI (picture navigation)
button (50)
J Click shuttle (37)
K DISPLAY button (14)
L TOP MENU button (39)
M Number buttons (39)
K DISPLAY button (14)
L TOP MENU button (39)
M Number buttons (39)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*
N CLEAR button (46)
O SEARCH MODE button (49)
P PICTURE MEMORY button (77)
Q [/1 (on/standby) button (35) (72)
R Scroll key (13)
S A-B button (48)
T BOOKMARK button (51)
U REPLAY button (36)
V x STOP button (36)
W X PAUSE button (36)
X JOG button (38)
Y ENTER button (31)
Z C/X/x/c button (39)
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O SEARCH MODE button (49)
P PICTURE MEMORY button (77)
Q [/1 (on/standby) button (35) (72)
R Scroll key (13)
S A-B button (48)
T BOOKMARK button (51)
U REPLAY button (36)
V x STOP button (36)
W X PAUSE button (36)
X JOG button (38)
Y ENTER button (31)
Z C/X/x/c button (39)
wj
O RETURN button (36)
wk MENU button (39)
wl CH (channel) +/– buttons (72)
wl CH (channel) +/– buttons (72)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
e; VOL (volume) +/– buttons (72)
The + button has a tactile dot.*
ea ENTER button
es WIDE MODE button (72)
ed COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,
es WIDE MODE button (72)
ed COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,
2, 3) (17)
ef TV/VIDEO button (72)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player.
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Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen
The supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling
the player. By pushing the scroll key up or down, you can call up various displays and functions
such as “TIME/TEXT” and “SUBTITLE.”
the player. By pushing the scroll key up or down, you can call up various displays and functions
such as “TIME/TEXT” and “SUBTITLE.”
Operating the LCD and scroll key
1
Toggle the scroll key up or down to select a command.
The following commands are contained in the LCD. The commands will scroll continuously
if you keep the scroll key pushed up or down. For details about each of the command, see
the pages in parentheses.
if you keep the scroll key pushed up or down. For details about each of the command, see
the pages in parentheses.
* Super Audio CD.
2
Point the remote at the
(remote sensor) on the player and press down on the word
PUSH imprinted on the scroll key so that
appears in the LCD screen.
The player will respond to the selected command as long as the command remains in the
LCD screen. Some commands require you to press down on the scroll key repeatedly.
The display appears on the TV screen.
LCD screen. Some commands require you to press down on the scroll key repeatedly.
The display appears on the TV screen.
Example: When “ANGLE” is selected.
LCD screen
Scroll key
AUDIO (page 57)
Y
SUBTITLE (page 61)
Y
ANGLE (page 60)
Y
SURROUND (page 59)
Y
SHUFFLE (page 46)
y
TIME/TEXT (page 53)
y
VIDEO OFF (page 35)
Y
FL ON/OFF (page 10)
Y
MULTI/2CH (page 41)
Y
SACD*/CD (page 41)
Y
REPEAT (page 47)
T
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2
Selected command icon
Selected option
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Guide to the Control Menu Display
You can use the Control Menu to select a function and view related information. The Control
Menu display shows different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
Menu display shows different items depending on the disc type.
Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO.
*
Displays the scene number for VIDEO CDs
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
Super audio CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA CDs.
(PBC is on), track number for VIDEO CDs/
Super audio CDs/CDs, album number for
DATA CDs.
** Displays the index number for VIDEO CDs/
Super audio CDs/CDs, MP3 audio track number
for DATA CDs.
for DATA CDs.
Using the Control Menu display
1
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on or change the Control Menu display as follows:
2
Select the Control Menu item you want to set up for the current disc using X/x, and
press ENTER.
press ENTER.
Available options for the selected Control Menu item appear.
3
Select the option you want by pressing X/x, and press ENTER.
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Hint
You can skip the ADVANCED display by setting “OFF” under “ADVANCED” in the Control Menu
(page 55).
(page 55).
OFF
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
1: ENGLISH
2: FRENCH
3: SPANISH
OFF
1 8 ( 3 4 )
1 2 ( 2 7 )
T 1 : 3 2 : 5 5
DVD VIDEO
PLAY
Select: Cancel:
SUBTITLE
ENTER
RETURN
Currently playing chapter number
**
Playing time
Total number of chapters
**
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles
*
Playback status
(
(
N
Playback,
X
Pause,
x
Stop, etc.)
Function name of
selected Control
Menu item
selected Control
Menu item
Operation message
Selected item
Control Menu items
Type of disc
being played
being played
Currently playing title number
*
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2 (DVD/VIDEO CD only)
m
ADVANCED display (DVD only. See page 55.)
m
Control Menu display off
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List of Control Menu items
Following are brief explanations on the Control Menu items. Available options for each item are
described on the pages in parentheses.
described on the pages in parentheses.
Item
Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type
TITLE (page 49)/SCENE (page 49)/TRACK (page 49)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 49)/INDEX (page 49)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
ALBUM (page 43)
Selects the album to be played.
TRACK (page 49)
Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 49)
Selects the index to be played.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page 40)
Selects the type of titles to be played, the ORIGINAL one or an edited PLAY LIST.
TIME/TEXT (page 49, 53)
TIME/MEMO (page 49, 66)
TIME/MEMO (page 49, 66)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA CD’s track name.
Allows you to name a disc, or displays the label (Disc Memo) you assigned to the
disc.
Input the time code for picture and music searching.
Displays the DVD/Super Audio CD/CD text, or the DATA CD’s track name.
Allows you to name a disc, or displays the label (Disc Memo) you assigned to the
disc.
MULTI/2CH (page 41)
Selects the playback area on Super Audio CDs when available.
AUDIO (page 57)
Changes the audio setting.
SUBTITLE (page 61)
Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 60)
Changes the angle.
SURROUND (page 59)
Selects the surround functions. Available when 4 to 6 speakers are connected.
ADVANCED (page 55)
Displays the information (bit rate or layer) of the disc currently playing.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page 67)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
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Hint
The Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green
when you select any item
except “OFF.” (“SURROUND,” “PROGRAM,”
“SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT” only).
The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only
when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO
CONTROL” indicator lights up in green when any
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The
“PICTURE NAVIGATION” indicator lights up in
green when a bookmark is set.
“SHUFFLE,” “REPEAT,” “A-B REPEAT” only).
The “ANGLE” indicator lights up in green only
when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO
CONTROL” indicator lights up in green when any
setting other than “STANDARD” is selected. The
“PICTURE NAVIGATION” indicator lights up in
green when a bookmark is set.
SETUP (page 75)
QUICK Setup (page 31)
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
Use Quick Setup to choose the desired language of the on-screen display, the aspect
ratio of the TV, the audio output signal, and the size of the speakers you are using.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can adjust various other settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting.
PROGRAM (page 45)
Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 46)
Plays the title, chapter, or track in random order.
REPEAT (page 47)
Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all albums) repeatedly or one title/chapter/
track/album repeatedly.
track/album repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 48)
Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
VIDEO CONTROL (page 62)
Adjusts the video signal from the player in various ways.
Select the setting that suits the program you are watching. Or, make detailed
adjustments to each element of the picture qualities, such as brightness, color, noise,
sharpness, and many others.
Select the setting that suits the program you are watching. Or, make detailed
adjustments to each element of the picture qualities, such as brightness, color, noise,
sharpness, and many others.
PICTURE NAVIGATION (page 50)
Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help you find the scene you want quickly.
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