Re: DVD Player With Accessible Test Mode Menu


Arfa, thanks for the information.

I purchased the service manual for a cheap Sony DVD Player, DVP-NS57P for
$7.99, which I downloaded from http://www.completeservicemanuals.com From
the service manual, I found that this DVD player does, in fact, have a test
mode, so I ordered 3 of the DVD players for the classes.

Kevin
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I am looking for a DVD player model that has a user accesible test mode
menu that a service technician would use. We would like to be able to
make measurements of the DVD player's electronics in various test modes.
The purpose is for use in a class where we are teaching how CD and DVD
players work.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, Kevin

Most of the Sonys from a couple of years back had a full blown accessible
auto setup and auto diagnostic mode. I guess their current ones probably
do as well. I can't remember ever having seen a CD player with any
visually displayed test mode as such, although Pioneer players used to
have a test mode where various functions could be actioned manually ie run
the sled miotor, run the spindle motor, force the laser on, force
continuous focus seek etc.

But what is the mileage in this ? Modern DVD players - even the better
quality ones - are seldom worth repairing, even if the service info and
parts are available. Service assistance from the manufacturer usually
isn't. Most DVD faults are related to the optical block, which isn't
difficult to diagnose, but either isn't available as a spare, or is
prohibitively expensive. Next most common problem is power supply,
particularly electrolytics. Any other fault, is unlikely to be resolvable,
with 'standard' bench equipment, and limited knowledge, unless it's a
software problem that is known, and for which the manufacturer has a
patch. It is very rare to actually get into a player with a meter to
measure voltages.

CD player faults are almost always optical block, power supply, or
mechanical. Optical blocks can be had for most makes at a reasonable
price, so they are worth repairing, but with the notable exception of
Pioneer players, most these days do not have any setups that are intended
to be measured or adjusted.

Arfa



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