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

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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 , "AUTO PLAY" in "CUSTOM SETUP" is
to strong light.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
Playback stops automatically.
The disc does not play. , While playing discs with an auto pause
, There is no disc inside.
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the labeled (or non-
playback) side facing the disc window.
You cannot perform some functions such
, The player cannot play certain discs (page 7).
as Stop, Search, Slow-motion Play,
, The region code on the DVD does not match
Repeat Play, Shuffle Play, or Programme
the player.
, Moisture has condensed inside the player Play.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
(page 3).
, The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs,
DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (video mode) that
are not finalized (page 7).
The language for the sound track cannot
"Data error" appears when you play a
be changed.
DATA CD. , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the
, The MP3 audio track you want to play is
broken.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
, The DVD prohibits changing of the
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 38).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
The subtitle language cannot be changed
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
or turned off.
Level 2 or Joliet.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the , Try using the DVD's menu instead of the
extension ".MP3."
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
though it has the extension ".MP3."
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in , The DVD prohibits changing of the
MP3PRO format.
The title of the MP3 audio album or track The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD's menu instead of the
is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
asterisks.
, The angle can only be changed when the
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Programme Play, Shuffle Play, Repeat Play,
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
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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set to "ON" (page 65).
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
to do some of the operations above. See the
operating manual that comes with the disc.
direct selection button on the remote (page
35).
DVD being played.
language for the sound track.
direct selection button on the remote (page
35).
the DVD being played.
subtitles.
direct selection button on the remote (page
35).
being played.
indicator lights up in blue on the
Control Bar (page 51).
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Even though you set the aspect ratio in "TV
TYPE" of "SCREEN SETUP," the picture

Additional Information

does not fill the screen.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your

Troubleshooting

DVD.
Sound
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the player, use this
There is no sound.
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
problem before requesting repairs. Should
, The connecting cord is damaged.
any problem persist, consult your nearest
, The player is connected to the wrong input
Sony dealer.
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 23,
24, 25).
Power
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
The power is not turned on.
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow-
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
motion Play mode.
securely. , The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
Picture
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack, check
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
the audio settings (page 67).
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
, The connecting cord is damaged.
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
, Check the connection to your TV (page 18)
come out when you select "2:STEREO,"
and switch the input selector on your TV so "2:1/L" or "2:2/R."
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
Sound is noisy.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
, If the picture output from your player goes
noise will come from the AUDIO OUT L/R
through your VCR to get to your TV or if
jacks or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
your player is connected to a combination
(page 31).
TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes
Sound distortion occurs.
could affect picture quality. If you still
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
experience problems even when you
connect your player directly to your TV,
"ON" (page 66).
please try connecting your player to your
TV's S VIDEO input (page 18).
The sound volume is low.
, (For Asian models only)
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
If the colour system of your player does not
The sound volume may improve if you set
match with that of your TV, change the
"AUDIO DRC" to "TV MODE" (page 66).
colour system of the player. For details, see
, Set "AUDIO ATT" in "AUDIO SETUP" to
page 15. (You cannot change the colour
"OFF" (page 66).
system of the DVD disc itself.)
, The picture on the screen becomes black
Operation
and white when you play a disc recorded in
a colour system that is different from your
The remote does not function.
TV.
, 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 player does not operate properly.

Self-diagnosis Function

, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
(When letters/numbers appear in the
player.

display)

Five numbers or letters are displayed on
the screen.
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
, The self-diagnosis function was activated.
to prevent the player from malfunctioning, a
(See the table on page 71.)
five-character service number (e.g., C 13 00)
with a combination of a letter and four digits
The disc does not eject and "Locked" appears on the screen. In this case, check the
following table.
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
First three
disc inside.
characters of
the service
number
C 13
C 31
E XX
(xx is a number)
c continued
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C:13:00
Cause and/or corrective
action
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth (page 8).
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
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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