Sony DVP NS725P - Progressive-Scan DVD/CD Player, Service Manual

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Settings and Adjustments
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PAUSE MODE (DVD only)
Selects the picture in pause mode.
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TRACK SELECTION (DVD only)
Gives the sound track which contains the
highest number of channels priority when you
play a DVD on which multiple audio formats
(PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are
recorded.
Notes
• When you set the item to “AUTO,” the language
may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting
has higher priority than the “AUDIO” settings in
“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 54).
• If you set “DTS” to “OFF” (page 58), the DTS
sound track is not played even if you set “TRACK
SELECTION” to “AUTO.”
• If PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound tracks
have the same number of channels, the player
selects PCM, DTS, and Dolby Digital sound
tracks in this order.
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MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD/VIDEO CD
only)
Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on or
off. Resume playback can be stored in
memory for up to 6 different DVD/VIDEO
CD discs (page 26).
Settings for the Sound
(AUDIO SETUP)
“AUDIO SETUP” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “AUDIO SETUP” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 53).
The default settings are underlined.
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AUDIO ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “ON.” The player reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the LINE
OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks.
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AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVD only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is
turned down when playing a DVD that
conforms to “AUDIO DRC.” This affects the
output from the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only
when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-
PCM” (page 58).
AUTO The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally
select this position.
FRAME The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically,
is output in high resolution.
OFF
No priority given.
AUTO Priority given.
ON Stores the resume settings in
memory for up to six discs (The
settings remain in memory even
if you select OFF.)
OFF Does not store the resume
settings in memory. Playback
restarts at the resume point only
for the current disc in the player.
OFF Normally, select this position.
ON Select this when the playback sound
from the speakers is distorted.
STANDARD Normally select this position.
TV MODE Makes the low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
WIDE
RANGE Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DIGITAL OUT:
OFF
STANDARD
ON
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS: D-PCM
OFF
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DOWNMIX (DVD only)
Switches the method for mixing down to 2
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “Checking the
audio signal format” (page 40). This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when
“DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 58).
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DIGITAL OUT
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect a component such
as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see page 17.
Select “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” after
setting “DIGITAL OUT” to “ON.”
If you connect a component that does not
conform to the selected audio signal, a loud
noise (or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, affecting your ears or causing the
speakers to be damaged.
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DOLBY DIGITAL (DVD only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
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DTS (DVD only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
DOLBY
SUR-
ROUND
Normally, select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are
output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
NORMAL Multi-channel audio signals are
downmixed to two channels for
use with your stereo.
ON Normally select this position. When
you select “ON,” see “Setting the
digital output signal” for further
settings.
OFF The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is minimal.
AUDIO SETUP
AUDIO ATT:
AUDIO DRC:
DOLBY DIGITAL:
DTS:
OFF
STANDARD
DOWNMIX: DOLBY SURROUND
D-PCM
OFF
DIGITAL OUT: ON
D-PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can
select whether the signals
conform to Dolby Surround
(Pro Logic) or not by making
adjustments to the
“DOWNMIX” item in
“AUDIO SETUP” (page 58).
DOLBY
DIGITAL Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
OFF Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
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Additional Information
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 (for customers in the
U.S.A only).
Power
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
,
Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 15)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
,
If the picture output from your player goes
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
you are connected to a combination TV/
VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal
applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience
problems even when you connect your
player directly to your TV, please try
connecting your player to your TV’s S
VIDEO input (page 15).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in “TV
TYPE” of “SCREEN SETUP,” the picture
does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 19,
20, 21).
,
The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
,
The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
motion Play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack,
check the audio settings (page 58).
,
While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “2:STEREO,”
“2:1/L,” or “2:2/R.”
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE OUT L/R
(AUDIO) jacks (page 24) or DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL) jack.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“ON” (page 57).
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“AUDIO DRC” to “TV MODE” (page 57).
, Set “AUDIO ATT” in “AUDIO SETUP” to
“OFF” (page 57).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, 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.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
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The disc does not play.
,
The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down on the disc tray.
, The disc is skewed.
, The player cannot play certain discs (page 7).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 29).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet.
, 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 MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track
is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*”.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Program Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play, or
A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
30).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 26).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
,
The disc features an auto playback function.
, “AUTO PLAY” in “CUSTOM SETUP” is
set to “ON” (page 56).
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions such
as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play,
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Program
Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
27).
, 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.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
27).
,
Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote (page
27).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the
“
” indicator lights up on the front panel
display (page 9).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
5 numbers or letters are displayed on the
screen and on the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 61.)