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SERVICE MANUAL
DVD VIDEO PLAYER
FILE NO. 810-200109
SD-3755


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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 . . . .SUMMARY
SECTION 2 . . . .CABINET & MAIN CHASSIS
SECTION 3 . . . .ELECTRICAL
SECTION 4 . . . .MECHANISM


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SECTION 1
SUMMARY
CONTENTS
OWNER'S MANUAL................................................................................................................... 1-3
PRODUCT SAFETY SERVICING GUIDELINES FOR VIDEO PRODUCTS ........... 1-26
SERVICING PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................ 1-27
· General Servicing Precautions
· Insulation Checking Procedure
· Electrostatically Sensitive Devices


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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Safety
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IMPOR
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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4-5
Precautions
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Notes
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Identification
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Controls
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8-1
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Front
Panel/Display
Window
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Rear
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Preparing
the
Remote
Control
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Operating
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Remote
Control
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1
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Connections
Connecting
to
a
TV
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Connecting
to
a
TV
equipped
with
component
video
inputs
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Connecting
to
an
Audio
System
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Connecting
to
Optional
Audio
System
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15-17
Enjoying
Dolby
Digital
Sound
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Enjoying
Dolby
Pro
Logic
Surround
Sound
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Enjoying
2
Channel
Digital
Stereo
Sound
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Enjoying
DTS
Sound
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Basic
Operations
Basic
Playback
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Stopping
Play
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Resume
Play
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Last
Scene
Memory
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Exchanging
Discs
during
Playback
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Skipping
Discs
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Exchanging
the
Disc
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Starting
Playback
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Special
Playback
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Picture
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Frame
Advance
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Skipping
Chapters
and
T
racks
Forward
or
Back
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How
T
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Set
The
V
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Mode
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To
Scan
at
Fast
Forward
or
Fast
Reverse
Playback
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Playing
in
Slow-Motion
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Operation
Using
GUI
Menu
General
Information
about
GUI
Menu
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Detailed
Description
of
each
GUI
Menu
Icon
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Advanced
Operation
Using
a
T
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Menu
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Using
a
DVD
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Changing
Subtitle
Language
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Changing
Audio
Soundtrack
Language
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V
iewing
Multi
Angle
Discs
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Producing
a
3D
Surround
Ef
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Repeat
Play
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Storing
Markers
in
Memory
to
be
V
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or
Listened
to
again
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Zoom
Feature
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Random
Play
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Program
Play
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Initial
Settings
Selection
of
Initial
Settings
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Selecting
Disc
Languages
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Selecting
Rating
Level
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Password
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Selecting
TV
Aspect
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Selecting
Menu
Language
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Selecting
Progressive
Scan
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Selecting
Digital
Audio
Output
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Others
(DRC/V
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T
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of
Languages
and
Their
Abbreviations
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Reference
Disc
Requirements/Copyright
Information
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Before
Calling
Service
Personnel
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Specifications
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Others
LIMITED
W
ARRANTY
DVD
VIDEO
PLA
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P
AGE
2
INTRODUCTION
Safety
Precautions
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
`dangerous
voltage'
within
the
product'
s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
suf
ficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangle
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
W
A
RNING:
T
O
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
PRODUCT
T
O
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
T
O
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
MA
TCH
WIDE
BLADE
OF
PLUG
T
O
WIDE
SLOT
,FULL
Y
INSERT
.
A
T
TENTION:
POUR
EVITER
LES
CHOCS
ELECTRIQUE,
INTRODUIRE
LA
LAME
LA
PLUS
LARGE
DE
LA
FICHE
DANS
LA
BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE
DE
LA
PRISE
ET
POUSSER
JUSQU
'AU
FOUD.
CAUTION:
This
Digital
V
ideo
Disc
Player
employs
a
Laser
System.
T
o
ensure
proper
use
of
this
product,
please
read
this
owner
's
manual
carefully
and
retain
for
future
reference.
Should
the
unit
require
maintenance,
contact
an
authorized
service
location-see
service
procedure.
Use
of
controls,
adjustments
or
the
performance
of
procedures
other
than
those
specified
may
result
in
hazardous
radiation
exposure.
T
o
prevent
direct
exposure
to
laser
beam,
do
not
try
to
open
the
enclosure.
V
isible
laser
radiation
is
present
when
the
enclosure
is
opened.
DO
NOT
ST
ARE
INT
O
BEAM.
FCC
NOTICE:
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
There
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
of
fand
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
-Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
-Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver
.
-Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
dif
ferent
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connect
ed.
-Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
FCC
W
ARNING:
Changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
by
the
party
responsible
for
compliance
could
void
the
user
's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
INDUSTR
Y
CANADA
REQUIREMENT
:
This
Class
B
digital
apparatus
meets
all
requirements
of
the
Canadian
Interference-Causing
Equipment
Regulations.
Cet
appareil
numéruque
de
la
classe
B
respecte
toutes
les
exigences
du
Règlement
sur
le
matériel
brouilleur
du
Canada.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
WARNING
:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER
SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISQUE
DE
CHOC
ELECTRIQUE
NE
PAS
OUVRIR
RECORD
YOUR
MODEL
NUMBER
(Now
,while
you
can
see
it)
The
model
and
serial
number
of
your
new
DVD
player
are
located
on
the
back
of
the
DVD
player
cabinet.
For
your
future
conve-
nience,
we
suggest
that
you
record
these
numbers
here:
MODEL
NO.____________________________________
SERIAL
NO.____________________________________
OWNER'S MANUAL


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1-4
INTRODUCTION
P
AGE
5
13.
Accessories
Do
not
place
this
product
on
an
unstable
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table.
The
product
may
fall,
causing
serious
injury
to
a
child
or
adult,
and
serious
damage
to
the
product.
Use
only
with
a
cart,
stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
,or
sold
with
the
product.
Any
mounting
of
the
product
should
follow
the
manufacturer
's
instructions,
and
should
use
a
mounting
accessory
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
.
A
product
and
cart
combination
should
be
moved
with
care.
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
product
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
14.
Disc
T
ray
Keep
your
fingers
well
clear
of
the
disc
tray
as
it
is
closing.
It
may
cause
serious
personal
injury
.
15.
Burden
Do
not
place
a
heavy
object
on
or
step
on
the
product.
The
object
may
fall,
causing
serious
personal
injury
and
serious
damage
to
the
product.
16.
Connecting
When
you
connect
the
product
to
other
equipment,
turn
of
fthe
power
and
unplug
all
of
the
equipment
from
the
wall
outlet.
Failure
to
do
so
may
cause
an
electric
shock
and
serious
personal
injury
.Read
the
owner
's
manual
of
the
other
equipment
carefully
and
follow
the
instructions
when
making
any
connections.
17.
Sound
V
olume
Reduce
the
volume
to
the
minimum
level
before
you
turn
on
the
product.
Otherwise,
sudden
high
volume
sound
may
cause
hearing
or
speaker
damage.
18.
Sound
Distortion
Do
not
allow
the
product
to
output
distorted
sound
for
a
prolonged
time.
It
may
cause
speaker
over-
heating
and
fire.
19.
Headphones
When
you
use
the
headphones,
keep
the
volume
at
a
moderate
level.
If
you
use
the
headphones
continuously
with
high
volume
sound,
it
may
cause
hearing
damage.
20.
Laser
Beam
Do
not
look
into
the
opening
of
the
disc
tray
or
ventilation
opening
of
the
product
to
see
the
source
of
the
laser
beam.
It
may
cause
damage
to
your
vision.
21.
Disc
Do
not
use
a
cracked,
deformed,
or
repaired
disc.
These
discs
are
easily
broken
and
may
cause
serious
personal
injury
and
product
malfunction.
22.
Damage
Requiring
Service
Unplug
this
product
from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
under
the
following
conditions:
a)
When
the
power-supply
cord
or
plug
is
damaged.
b)
If
liquid
has
been
spilled,
or
objects
have
fallen
into
the
product.
c)
If
the
product
has
been
exposed
to
rain
or
water
.
d)
If
the
product
does
not
operate
normally
by
following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only
those
controls
that
are
covered
by
the
operating
instructions
as
an
improper
adjustment
of
other
controls
may
result
in
damage
and
will
often
require
extensive
work
by
a
qualified
technician
to
restore
the
product
to
its
normal
operation.
e)
If
the
product
has
been
dropped
or
damaged
in
any
way
.
f)
When
the
product
exhibits
a
distinct
change
in
performance-this
indicates
a
need
for
service.
23.
Servicing
Do
not
attempt
to
service
this
product
yourself
as
opening
or
removing
covers
may
expose
you
to
dangerous
voltage
or
other
hazards.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
24.
Replacement
parts
When
replacement
parts
are
required,
be
sure
the
service
technician
has
used
replacement
parts
specified
by
the
manufacturer
or
have
the
same
characteristics
as
the
original
part.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in
fire,
electric
shock,
or
other
hazards.
25.
Safety
Check
Upon
completion
of
any
service
or
repairs
to
this
product,
ask
the
service
technician
to
perform
safety
checks
to
determine
that
the
product
is
in
proper
operating
condition.
IMPORT
ANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(Cont
'd)
P
AGE
4
INTRODUCTION
C
A
U
T
IO
N
:
PLEASE
READ
AND
OBSER
VE
ALL
W
ARNINGS
AND
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THIS
OWNER
'S
MANUAL
AND
THOSE
MARKED
ON
THE
UNIT
.RET
AIN
THIS
BOOKLET
FOR
FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This
set
has
been
designed
and
manufactured
to
assure
personal
safety
.Improper
use
can
result
in
electric
shock
or
fire
hazard.
The
safeguards
incorporated
in
this
unit
will
protect
you
if
you
observe
the
following
procedures
for
installation,
use
and
servicing.
This
unit
is
fully
transistorized
and
does
not
contain
any
parts
that
can
be
repaired
by
the
user
.
DO
NOT
REMOVE
THE
CABINET
COVER,
OR
YOU
MA
Y
BE
EXPOSED
T
O
DANGEROUS
VOL
T
AGE.
REFER
SER
VICING
T
O
QUALIFIED
SER
VICE
PERSONNEL
ONL
Y
.
1.
Read
owner
's
manual
After
unpacking
this
product,
read
the
owner
's
manual
carefully
,and
follow
all
operating
and
related
instructions.
2.
Power
Sources
This
product
should
be
operated
only
from
the
type
of
power
source
indicated
on
the
label.
If
you
are
not
sure
of
the
type
of
power
supply
in
your
home,
consult
your
product
dealer
or
local
power
company
.
For
products
intended
to
operate
from
battery
power
,or
other
sources,
refer
to
the
operating
instructions.
3.
Grounding
or
Polarization
This
product
is
equipped
with
a
polarized
alternating
current
line
plug
(a
plug
having
one
blade
wider
than
the
other).
This
plug
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
one
way
.
This
is
a
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
plug.
If
the
plug
should
still
fail
to
fit,
contact
your
electrician
to
replace
your
obsolete
outlet.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug.
4.
V
entilation
Slots
and
openings
in
the
cabinet
are
provided
for
ventilation
and
to
ensure
reliable
operation
of
the
product
and
to
protect
it
from
overheating.
These
openings
must
not
be
blocked
or
covered.
The
openings
should
never
be
blocked
by
placing
the
product
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug
or
other
similar
surface.
This
product
should
not
be
placed
in
a
built-in
installation
such
as
a
bookcase
or
rack
unless
proper
ventilation
is
provided
or
the
manufacturer
's
instructions
have
been
adhered
to.
5.
Heat
The
product
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
products
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
6.
W
ater
and
Moisture
Do
not
use
this
product
near
water-for
example,
near
a
bath
tub,
wash
bowl,
kitchen
sink.
or
laundry
tub;
in
a
wet
basement;
or
near
a
swimming
pool
and
the
like.
7.
Cleaning
Unplug
this
product
from
the
wall
outlet
before
cleaning.
D
o
not
use
liquid
cleaners
or
aerosol
cleaners.
Use
a
damp
cloth
for
cleaning.
8.
Power-Cord
Protection
Power-supply
cords
should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
not
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
placed
upon
or
against
them,
playing
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
product.
9.
Overloading
Do
not
overload
wall
outlets,
extension
cords,
or
integrated
convenience
receptacles
as
this
can
result
in
a
risk
of
fire
or
electric
shock.
10.
Lightning
For
added
protection
of
this
product
during
storms,
or
when
it
is
left
unattended
and
unused
for
long
periods
of
time,
unplug
it
from
the
wall
outlet.
This
will
prevent
damage
to
the
product
due
to
lightning
and
power-line
surges.
1
1
.
Object
and
Liquid
Entry
Never
push
objects
of
any
kind
into
this
product
through
openings
as
they
may
touch
dangerous
voltage
points
or
short-out
parts
that
could
result
in
a
fire
or
electric
shock.
Never
spill
liquid
of
any
kind
on
the
product.
12.
Attachments
Do
not
use
attachments
not
recommended
by
the
product
manufacturer
as
they
may
cause
hazards.
IMPORT
ANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS