Sony RMT-D139P User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
AEP Model
UK Model
Russian Model
Mexico Model
Hong Kong Model
Korea Model
SACD/DVD PLAYER
DVP-NS900V
RMT-D139P/D140A/D140E/D140P
SPECIFICATIONS
Photo:Titanium gray type
System
Laser Semiconductor laser
Signal format system NTSC/PAL
Audio characteristics
Frequency response DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 2 Hz to 44 kHz (–2 dB ±1 dB at 44 kHz)
SACD: 2 Hz to 100 kHz (–3 dB ±1 dB at 50 kHz)
CD: 2 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio) 115 dB (DVD VIDEO) (AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks only)
Harmonic distortion 0.002 %
Dynamic range DVD VIDEO/SACD: 103 dB
CD: 99 dB
Wow and flutter Less than detected value (±0.001% W PEAK)
Outputs
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz (US, CND, MX)
220 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (AEP, UK, RUS)
220 V AC, 60 Hz (HK, KR)
See page 2 for further information.
Power consumption 25 W (AEP, UK, RUS)
26 W (EXCEPT AEP, UK, RUS)
Dimensions (approx.) 430 ×113 ×343 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.) 5.3 kg
Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Jack name Jack type Output level Load impedance
AUDIO OUT L/R Phono jack 2 Vrms (at 50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) Optical output jack –18 dBm Wave length: 660 nm
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) Phono jack 0.5 Vp-p 75 ohms terminated
5.1CH OUTPUT Phono jack 2 Vrms (50 kilohms) Over 10 kilohms
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT(Y, P
B /C B , P R /C R )Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p P B /C B , P R /C R : 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative 75 ohms
VIDEO OUT Phono jack 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms, sync negative
S VIDEO OUT 4-pin mini DIN Y: 1.0 Vp-p
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)
75 ohms, sync negative
75 ohms terminated
PHONES Phone jack 12mW 32 ohms
Check that you have the following items:
•Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 ypinplug ×3) (1)
•S VIDEO cord (1)
•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D139P (1) (AEP1, AEP3, UK1, RUS)
•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140A (1) (US, CND, MX, KR)
•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140E (1) (HK)
•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140P (1) (AEP2, UK2)
•Size R6 (AA) batteries (2)
•Abbreviation
CND
HK
KR
MX
RUS
: Canadian
: Hong Kong
: Korea
: Mexican
: Russian

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WARNING!!
WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER
EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS
NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION,
BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DISTANCE OF
MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE
OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK. CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous ra-
diation exposure.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0
SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE
DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ
DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COM-
POSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES
NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB-
LISHED BY SONY.
CAUTION:
The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye
hazard.
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
1.5 k Ω 0.15 µF
AC
voltmeter
(0.75 V)
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
Earth Ground
LEAKAGETEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground
and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having
a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1. A commercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these
instruments.
2. A battery-operatedAC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a
VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit”indica-
tion is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low-
voltage scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are ex-
amples of a passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery
operated digital multimeters that have a 2VAC range are suit-
able. (See Fig. A)
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol-
dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder
splashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched”or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis-
tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them
out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom-
mend their replacement.
5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the
replacement of any such line cord to the customer.
6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized”knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
Service Note ............................................................................ 5
1. GENERAL
Getting Started .............................................................. 1-3
Hookups ........................................................................ 1-4
Playing Discs ................................................................. 1-8
Searching for a Scene................................................... 1-11
Viewing Information About the Disc.............................. 1-13
Sound Adjustments ....................................................... 1-14
Enjoying Movies ............................................................ 1-15
Using Various Additional Functions .............................. 1-17
Settings and Adjustments ............................................. 1-19
Additional Information ................................................... 1-23
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Top Case Removal ........................................................ 2-1
2-2. Tray Panel Assy Removal.............................................. 2-1
2-3. Front Panel Block Assy Removal .................................. 2-1
2-4. FL-125 Board Removal ................................................. 2-1
2-5. FR-182 Board Removal................................................. 2-2
2-6. HP-134 Board Removal ................................................ 2-2
2-7. IF-87 Board Removal .................................................... 2-2
2-8. Front Sub Panel Block Removal ................................... 2-2
2-9. Power Block Removal ................................................... 2-3
2-10. MB-101 Board Removal ................................................ 2-3
2-11. AU-230 Board Removal ................................................ 2-3
2-12. RY-13 Board Removal ................................................... 2-3
2-13. VP-57 Board Removal (EXCEPT AEP, UK, Russian) .. 2-4
2-14. EV-14 Board Removal (AEP, UK, Russian) .................. 2-4
2-15. Mechanism Deck Removal............................................ 2-4
2-16. Optical Pick-up Removal ............................................... 2-4
2-17. Internal Views ................................................................ 2-5
2-18. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-6
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. Overall Block Diagram................................................... 3-1
3-2. RF/Servo Block Diagram............................................... 3-3
3-3. Signal Process Block Diagram...................................... 3-5
3-4. System Control Block Diagram ..................................... 3-7
3-5. Video (1) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-9
3-6. Video (2) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-11
3-7. Video (3) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-13
3-8. Audio (1) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-15
3-9. Audio (2) Block Diagram ............................................... 3-17
3-10. Interface Control Block Diagram ................................... 3-19
3-11. Power (1) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-21
3-12. Power (2) Block Diagram .............................................. 3-23
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAMS
4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram............................................ 4-3
Frame (1) ....................................................................... 4-3
Frame (2) ....................................................................... 4-5
4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-7
MB-101 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-7
MB-101 (RF AMP, SERVO) Schematic Diagram.......... 4-11
MB-101 (ARP, SERVO DSP) Schematic Diagram........ 4-13
MB-101 (AV DECODER) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-15
MB-101 (BNR) Schematic Diagram .............................. 4-17
MB-101 (DRIVE) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-19
MB-101 (SYSTEM CONTROL)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-21
MB-101 (CLOCK GENERATOR)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-23
MB-101 (FLASH MEMORY, OTP)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-25
MB-101 (AUDIO DSP) Schematic Diagram.................. 4-27
MB-101 (2ch/6ch DAC) Schematic Diagram ................ 4-29
MB-101 (H3GA) Schematic Diagram............................ 4-31
MB-101 (SACD DECODER) Schematic Diagram ........ 4-33
MB-101 (DSD DSP) Schematic Diagram ..................... 4-35
MS-81 (LOADING)
Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ............. 4-37
FR-182 Printed Wiring Board........................................ 4-39
FR-182 (FUNCTION SWITCH) Schematic Diagram .... 4-41
AU-230 Printed Wiring Board........................................ 4-43
AU-230 (AUDIO) Schematic Diagram........................... 4-45
AU-230 (DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL)
Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-47
HP-134 (HEADPHONE)
Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ............. 4-49
IF-87 Printed Wiring Board ........................................... 4-51
IF-87 (INTERFACE CONTROL) Schematic Diagram... 4-53
FL-125 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-55
FL-125 (IF CON) Schematic Diagram .......................... 4-57
VP-57 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-59
VP-57 (PROGRESSIVE) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-63
VP-57 (VIDEO ENCODER) Schematic Diagram.......... 4-65
VP-57 (I/P CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-67
VP-57 (D/A CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-69
VP-57 (VIDEO BUFFER) Schematic Diagram ............. 4-71
RY-13 (RELAY)
Printed Wiring Board and Schematic Diagram ............. 4-73
EV-14 Printed Wiring Board .......................................... 4-75
EV-14 (VIDEO ENCODER) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-77
EV-14 (VIDEO BUFFER) Schematic Diagram.............. 4-79
EV-14 (EURO AV) Schematic Diagram ........................ 4-81
HS15S1E Printed Wiring Board
(AEP, UK, HK, KR, RUS)............................................... 4-83
HS15S1E Schematic Diagram
(AEP, UK, HK, KR, RUS)............................................... 4-85
HS15S1U Printed Wiring Board (US, CND, MX) .......... 4-87
HS15S1U Schematic Diagram (US, CND, MX) ............ 4-89
5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
5-1. System Control Pin Function
(MB-101 Board IC104) .................................................. 5-1
6. TEST MODE
6-1. General Description ...................................................... 6-1
6-2. Starting Test Mode ........................................................ 6-1
6-3. Syscon Diagnosis.......................................................... 6-1
6-4. Drive Auto Adjustment .................................................. 6-5
6-5. Drive Manual Operation ................................................ 6-7
6-6. Mecha Aging ................................................................. 6-10
6-7. Emergency History........................................................ 6-10
6-8. Version Information ....................................................... 6-11
6-9. Video Level Adjustment ................................................ 6-11
6-10. IF CON Self Diagnostic Function.................................. 6-11
6-11. Troubleshooting ............................................................. 6-18
7. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT
7-1. Power Supply Check ..................................................... 7-1
1. HS15S1E/HS15S1U...................................................... 7-1
7-2. Adjustment of Video System ......................................... 7-2
1. Video Level Adjustment ................................................ 7-2
2. Checking S Video Output S-Y....................................... 7-2
3. Checking S Video Output S-C....................................... 7-2
4. Checking Component Video Output Y .......................... 7-2
5. Checking ComponentVideo Output B-Y ...................... 7-3
6. Checking ComponentVideo Output R-Y ...................... 7-3
7. Checking RGB Output R ............................................... 7-3
8. Checking RGB Output G............................................... 7-3
9. Checking RGB Output B ............................................... 7-4
7-3. Adjustment Related Parts Arrangement ....................... 7-6

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Section Title Page
8. REPAIR PARTS LIST
8-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1
8-1-1. Main Assembly ......................................................... 8-1
8-1-2. Chassis Assembly .................................................... 8-3
8-1-3. Mechanism Deck Assembly ..................................... 8-5
8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-6
• Abbreviation
CND : Canadian
HK :Hong Kong
KR :Korea
MX :Mexican
RUS : Russian

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SERVICE NOTE
1. DISASSEMBLY
•This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
Set
Top Case
(Page 2-1)
IF-87 Board
(Page 2-2) Optical Pick-Up (Page 2-4)
Front Sub Panel
Block
(Page 2-2)
Power Block
(Page 2-3)
FL-125 Board
(Page 2-1) FR-182 Board (Page 2-2) HP-134 Board (Page 2-2 )
Mechanism Deck
(Page 2-4)
Tray Panel Assy
(Page 2-1) MB-101 Board (Page 2-3) AU-230 Board (Page 2-3) RY-13 Board (Page 2-3)
Front Panel Block
Assy
(Page 2-1)
VP-57 Board
(Page 2-4) EV-14 Board (Page 2-4)

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2. DISC REMOVAL PROCEDURE
(at POWER OFF)
1) Insert a tapering driver into the aperture of the unit bottom,
and move the lever of chuck cam 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)
Fig. 1
Tray
Lever of chuck cam
Aperture
B
A
3. HOW TO SERVICE MB-101 BOARD
1) Remove the top case from the set. (Refer to 2-1)
2) Remove the MB-101 board as shown in Fig. 2.
4) Set the MB-101 board as shown in Fig. 4.
3) Set the service jig (two flexible flat cables) (J-6090-109-A) as
shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
1Flexible flat cable
(FMA-003/FMA-004)
(CN601)
1Flexible flat cable
(FIM-001/FIM-002)
(CN101)
2Connector
(CN101)
3Two screws (B3)
3Two screws
(B3)
4Harness
5MB-101 board
2Connector
(CN407)
1Flexible flat cable
(27pin) (CN601)
4Connector
(CN407)
2Connector
(CN101)
MB-101 board
3Flexible flat cable
(8pin) (CN407)
MB-101 board

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SECTION 1
GENERAL This section is extracted from instruction
manual (3-070-853-11).
DVP-NS900V
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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.
•The meaning of the icons used in this
manual is described below:
“DVD”may be used as a general term for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs, and DVD-RWs.
This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
“DVD VIDEO”and “DVD-RW”are trademarks.
Your player has a region code printed on the
back of the unit and only will play DVD
VIDEO discs (playback only) labeled with
identical region codes.
DVDs labeled will also play on this
player.
If you try to play any other DVD, the
message “Playback prohibited by area
limitations.”will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
The player cannot play the following discs:
•CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)
•All CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than music and
VCD format CD-Rs/CD-RWs
•Data part of CD-Extras
•DVD-ROMs
•DVD Audio discs
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
•
A DVD with a different region code (page 97).
•A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM (this player
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
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Icon Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
in Video mode
Functions available for DVD-
RWs in VR (Video Recording)
mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Functions available for Super
Audio CDs
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
z
More convenient features
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW
SACD
VIDEO CD
Region code
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
Format of discs
Music CD
ALL
MODEL NO.
DVP–XXXX
CD/DVD PLAYER
AC 00V 00Hz
00W
NO.
SONY CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN 0-000-000-00
X
Region code
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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. DVD-RWs in
VR mode may also take time to play back due to the
recording condition.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
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.
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.
Notes about the Discs
On handling 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.
•After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning
•Before playing, 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.
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Copyrights
8
Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses.
Front panel
APOWER switch/indicator (37)
2(remote sensor) (16)
3Disc tray (37)
4MULTI CHANNEL indicator
Lights up when:
—playing a disc that contains multiple
audio signal channels
—the disc is not inserted
5Front panel display (9)
6A(open/close) button (37)
7H(play) button/indicator (37)
8X(pause) button/indicator (38) (77)
9x(stop) button (37)
q; C/X/x/c/ ENTER button (31)
qa Click shuttle (49)
qs JOG button/indicator (50)
qd ORETURN button (42)
qf MENU button (40)
qg TOP MENU button (40)
qh DISPLAY button (13)
qj ./>(previous/next) buttons (38)
qk SACD indicator
Lights up when the disc is a Super Audio
CD
ql DVD indicator
Lights up when the disc is a DVD
w; FL OFF button/indicator (86)
wa VIDEO OFF button/indicator (37)
ws PHONES LEVEL control (37)
wd PHONES jack (37)
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* When playing the SACD layer of SACD discs, the disc type is not displayed.
z You can turn off the front panel display by:
—pressing FL OFF on the player
—using the scroll key and LCD screen on the remote (page 12)
—setting “DIMMER”of “CUSTOM SETUP”to “OFF”or “AUTO OFF”in the Setup Display (page 86).
When the front panel display turns off, the FL OFF indicator lights up on the player.
Front panel display
When playing back a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW
When playing back a VIDEO CD (PBC)
When playing back an SACD, CD, or VIDEO CD (without PBC)
TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE NTSC HOUR MIN SEC
Digital
V-PARTPROGRESSIVE
MPEG MULTI SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1 DMIX P. PCM
PGM A-B
Playing time (54)
Disc type
Current chapter (54)Current audio
signal (59)
Lights up when you can change
the angle (64)
Current play
mode (43) Current title (54)
Lights up when the player
outputs progressive signals (84)
TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR MIN SEC
Digital
V-PARTPROGRESSIVE
MPEG MULTI SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1 DMIX P. PCM
BGM A-B
Current play mode (43)
Disc type
Current scene (54) Playing time (54)
Lights up when the player
outputs progressive signals (84)
TITLE TRACK CHAP INDEX ANGLE HOUR MIN SEC
Digital
V-PARTPROGRESSIVE
MPEG MULTI SHUFFLE
REPEAT 1 DMIX P. PCM
PGM A-B
Playing time (54)
Disc type*Current track and index (54)
Current play mode (43)
Lights up when playing the multi-
channel playback area on SACDs (41)
Lights up when the
player outputs
progressive signals
(84)
continued

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10
Rear panel
1DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (25)
(27) (29)
2DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (25)
(27) (29)
3S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack (17)
4AUDIO OUT L/R 1/2 jacks (24) (27)
(29)
55.1CH OUTPUT jacks (25)
6COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/SCAN
SELECT switch (84)
7COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B , P R )
jacks (20)
8S VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20)
9VIDEO OUT 1/2 jacks (20)
11
1TV/DVD switch (78)
2ZOPEN/CLOSE button (38)
3LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen
(12)
4PROGRAM button (43)
5VIDEO EQ (video equalizer) button (67)
6/ SEARCH buttons (49)
7./>PREV/NEXT (previous/next)
buttons (38)
8HPLAY button (37)
The Hbutton has a tactile dot.
9VIDEO ON/OFF button (37)
JClick shuttle (49)
KDISPLAY button (13)
LTOP MENU button (40)
MNumber buttons (40)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
NCLEAR button (43)
OSEARCH MODE button (50)
P[/1(on/standby) button (37) (78)
QScroll key (12)
RPICTURE MEMORY button (83)
SBOOKMARK button (53)
TREPLAY button (38)
UxSTOP button (37)
VXPAUSE button (38)
WJOG button (50)
XENTER button (31)
YC/X/x/cbuttons (31)
wh ORETURN button (42)
wj MENU button (40)
wk CH (channel) +/–buttons (78)
The + button has a tactile dot.
wl VOL (volume) +/–buttons (78)
The + button has a tactile dot.
e; ENTER button
ea WIDE MODE button (78)
es TV/VIDEO button (78)
Remote
12
Guide to the Remote Control LCD Screen
The supplied remote has an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen and scroll key for controlling
the player without using the Control Menu Display. By pushing the scroll key up or down, you
can call up various displays and functions such as “TIME/TEXT”and “SUBTITLE.”
The following commands are contained in the LCD. The commands will scroll continuously if
you keep the scroll key pushed up or down.
1Toggle the scroll key up or down to select a command.
2Point 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. For a
description of each command listed above, refer to the pages in parentheses.
LCD contents
Operating the LCD and scroll key
Scroll key
LCD screen
TIME/TEXT (page 55)
Y
AUDIO (page 58)
Y
SUBTITLE (page 65)
Y
ANGLE (page 64)
Y
SURROUND (page 60)
Y
SHUFFLE (page 45)
MULTI/2CH (page 41)
Y
SACD/CD (page 42)
Y
DVE (page 70)
Y
BNR (page 66)
Y
A-B (page 47)
Y
REPEAT (page 46)
FL ON/OFF
(page 86)
Tt
yy
13
Guide to the Control Menu Display
Use the Control Menu to select a function that you would like to use. The Control Menu display
appears when the DISPLAY button is pressed. For details, please refer to the page in parentheses.
List of Control Menu Items
Control Menu
OFF
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 (VIDEO CD/SACD/
CD: index number)
Playing time
Total number of chapters or indexes recorded
Currently playing title number
(VIDEO CD/SACD/CD: track number)
Options
Current setting
Total number of titles or tracks recorded
Playback status
(NPlayback, XPause, xStop, etc.)
Functionnameofselected
Control Menu item
Operation message
Icon of selected
Control Menu item
Control Menu items
Type of disc being
played back
TITLE (page 50)/SCENE (page
50)/TRACK (page 50)
Selects the title, scene, or track to be played.
CHAPTER (page 50)/INDEX
(page 50)
Selects the chapter or index to be played.
TRACK (page 50) Selects the track to be played.
INDEX (page 50) Selects the index to be played.
TIME/TEXT (page 50)
TIME/MEMO (page 50)
Checks the elapsed time and the remaining
playback time.
Input the time code for picture and music
searching.
Displays the DVD or SACD/CD text.
Displays the label (Disc Memo) you assigned
to a disc.
ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST (page
40)
Selects the type of titles (DVD-RW) to be
played, the ORIGINAL one, or an edited
PLAY LIST.
AUDIO (page 58) Changes the audio setting.
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MULTI/2CH (page 41) Selects the playback area on SACDs when
available.
SUBTITLE (page 65) Displays the subtitles.
Changes the subtitle language.
ANGLE (page 64) Changes the angle.
SURROUND (page 60) Selects the surround functions.
ADVANCED (page 57) Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on
the disc while playing a DVD.
PARENTAL CONTROL (page
72)
Set to prohibit playback on this player.
SETUP (page 80) 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, and the
appropriate speaker settings.
CUSTOM Setup
In addition to the Quick Setup setting, you can
adjust other various settings.
RESET
Returns the settings in “SETUP”to the default
setting.
PROGRAM (page 43) Selects the title, chapter, or track to play in the
order you want.
SHUFFLE (page 45) Plays the title, chapter, or track in random
order.
REPEAT (page 46) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks)
repeatedly or one title/chapter/track
repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT (page 47) Specifies the parts you want to play repeatedly.
BNR (page 66) Adjusts the picture quality by reducing the
“block noise”or mosaic like patterns that
appear on your TV screen.
VIDEO EQUALIZER (page 67) Adjusts the video signal from the player. You
can select the picture quality that best suits the
program you are watching.
DIGITAL VIDEO ENHANCER
(page 70)
Exaggerates the outline of the image to
produce a sharper picture.
VIEWER (page 52) Divides the screen into 9 subscreens to help
you find the scene you want quickly.
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zEach time you press DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes as follows:
When playing an SACD/CD disc, only the Control Menu display 1 will appear. The Control Menu items are different
depending on the disc.
zThe Control Menu icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except
“OFF.”(“SURROUND,”“PROGRAM,”“SHUFFLE,”“REPEAT,”“A-B REPEAT,”“BNR,”“DIGITAL VIDEO
ENHANCER”only). The “ANGLE”indicator lights up in green only when the angles can be changed. The “VIDEO
EQUALIZER”indicator lights up in green when any setting other than “STANDARD”is selected. The “VIEWER”
indicator lights up in green when a bookmark is set.
Control Menu display 1
m
Control Menu display 2
m
ADVANCED display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF.”See page 57.)
m
Control Menu display off
,
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Getting Started
Quick Overview
A quick overview presented in this chapter will give you enough information to start using the
player for your enjoyment. To use the surround sound features of this player, refer to “Hookups”
on page 20.
Notes
•You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
•Be sure to turn off the power of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
•Audio/video cord (pinplug ×3 ypinplug ×3) (1)
•S VIDEO cord (1)
•Remote commander (remote) RMT-D140A (1)
•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Step 2: Inserting Batteries into the Remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3and #ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the player.
Notes
•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
•If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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Step 3: TV Hookups
Connect the supplied audio/video cord and the power cord in the order (1~4) shown below.
Be sure to connect the power code last.
When connecting to a wide screen TV
Depending on the disc, the image may not fit your TV screen.
If you want to change the aspect ratio, please refer to page 82.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
INPUT
S-LINK
CONTROL S
to video input
3Power source
SACD/DVD Player
1Audio/video
cord (supplied)
to audio input
to VIDEO
OUT 1 to AUDIO OUT
L/R 1
4Power source
To S-LINK (control S)
To S-LINK/CONTROL S IN
2S-LINK cord
(not supplied)
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When connecting to a TV that accepts progressive (480p) format signals
You need to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks to view progressive signals. Hook up
your TV using pattern Con page 20, and then run Quick Setup on page 31.
If your TV has an S-LINK (control S) input jack
You can control the player from a Sony TV, or control a Sony TV using the player. For instance,
when you play a DVD, the TV’s input will automatically switch to the jack to which you
connected the player.
Connect the TV via the S-LINK/CONTROL S IN jack using an S-LINK cord (not supplied).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the TV.
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Step 4: Playing a Disc
1Turn on the TV.
2Switch the input selector on the TV to the player.
3Press POWER on the player.
4Press Aon the player to open the disc tray.
5Place the disc on the tray with the playback side facing down.
6Press H.
The disc tray closes and the player begins playing the disc.
After Step 6
Depending on the disc, a menu may be displayed on the TV screen. If so, select the item you want
from the menu and play the DVD VIDEO (page 40) or VIDEO CD disc (page 42).
To stop playing
Press x.
To take out the disc
Press A.
To turn off the player
Press [/1on the remote. The player is set to standby mode and the power indicator lights up in
red. Press POWER on the player to turn off completely.
With the playback side facing down
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Hookups
Hooking Up the Player
Follow Steps 1 to 4 to hook up and adjust the settings of the player.
Before you start, turn off the power, check that you have all of the supplied accessories, and insert
the batteries into the remote (page 16).
Notes
•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
•Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
Step 1: Connecting the Video Cords
Connect this player to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord.
Select one of the patterns Athrough C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver). In order to view progressive signal (480p) pictures with a compatible
TV, projector, or monitor, you must use connection C.
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INPUT
S VIDEO
B
P R
P B
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
C
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
INPUT
A
SACD/DVD player
l: Signal flow
S VIDEO cord
(supplied)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(yellow)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(green) (blue) (red)
Component videocord
(not supplied) (green)
(blue)
(red)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
TV, projector or AV
amplifier (receiver)
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