Additional Information; Troubleshooting; Self-Diagnosis Function; Display) - Sony DVP-F25 Service Manual

N MPEG (DVD only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks, the
player outputs stereo signals
via the DIGITAL OUT
(OPTICAL) jack.
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
N DTS (DVD only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signal.
OFF
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
DTS decoder.
ON Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
Note
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
to listen to MPEG audio signals and set "MPEG" to
"MPEG" in "AUDIO SETUP," no sound will come
from your speakers if you select one of the TVS
modes.
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, The remote sensor of the player is exposed
to strong light.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
The disc does not play.
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the labeled (or non-
playback) side facing the disc window.
, 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 CD-Rs, CD-RWs,
DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that
are not finalized (page 7).
"Data error" appears when you play a
DATA CD.
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is
broken.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 38).
, 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
asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
or A-B Repeat Play has been selected (page
39).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 34).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
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, "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is
set to "ON" (page 65).
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 Programme
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
35).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits 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
35).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits 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
35).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the
indicator lights up in blue on the
Control Bar (page 51).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.

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.
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 cord is damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 18)
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
your player is connected to a combination
TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes
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 18).
, (For Asian models only)
If the colour system of your player does not
match with that of your TV, change the
colour system of the player. For details, see
page 15. (You cannot change the colour
system of the DVD disc itself.)
, The picture on the screen becomes black
and white when you play a disc recorded in
a colour system that is different from your
TV.
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
Five numbers or letters are displayed on
the screen.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
(See the table on page 71.)
The disc does not eject and "Locked"
appears on the TV screen.
, Child Lock is set (page 33).
The disc does not enter or eject.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
, The disc is non-standard shaped (page 3).
, The disc does not enter if there is an another
disc inside.
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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 23,
24, 25).
, 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 (OPTICAL) jack, check
the audio settings (page 67).
, 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 AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
(page 31).
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"ON" (page 66).
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 66).
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
"OFF" (page 66).
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.
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Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 00)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
appears on the screen. In this case, check the
following table.
C:13:00
First three Cause and/or corrective
characters of action
the service
number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth (page 8).
C 31 The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the
(xx is a number) player has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the 5-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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