sony s7700 - Can not play this disc

My player recently started displaying this error for all DVDs..but
will still play audio CDs...

tech support is useless, anyone got any hints? Yes Ive tried multiple
DVDs, and a cold boot...etc.. etc..

TIA

Randall

Randall

"Randall" <> wrote in message
news: m...
> My player recently started displaying this error for all DVDs..but
> will still play audio CDs...
>
> tech support is useless, anyone got any hints? Yes Ive tried
> multiple DVDs, and a cold boot...etc.. etc..
>
> TIA
>
> Randall


The Sony 7700 was an expensive player when it was new in 1999. Didn't it
have a list price of around $1100? This player might not be worth
repairing because it is not progressive scan, its firmware might be
obsolete and it's black level capability may not be the best. I'm not
positive, but this player may have had a lip-sync problem before Sony
released updated firmware. I know that the 550, 530 and 330, which were
produced concurrently with the 7700, had the lip-sync problem. However,
if your firmware version is 2.02 or later, the lip-sync problem is not
an issue.

I have a Sony 550 which is a poor man's 7700. Yet, the video
performance, error correction and black level of my much cheaper Sony
360 (which came out one year after the 550) is superior. (If I remember
correctly, the 7700 had separate lasers for DVD and CD playback, but the
550, 530 and 330 had only a single laser assembly.) If this is the case,
you might have a failed DVD laser assembly.

The Sony DVD players from 1999 were all built like tanks. My Sony 550
has accumulated 2567 DVD hours and my Sony 360 has accumulated 3205 DVD
hours. (By the way, you have to look into the service menu to get these
figures.) So, I can't complain about the durability of these Sony
players.

You have very little to lose now by doing some experimentation. If you
are willing to enter the service menu of the player, you might be able
to perform a disk calibration which will fix the problem. Then again,
you might make things worse, although I think the chances of doing this
are minimal. The Sony DVD player calibration procedure posted below
covers a variety of models, but the instructions for the 7700 are
included.

The goal here is to try to force the player to accept and read a DVD.
Entering the service menu and performing the disk calibration procedure
may cause the player to reset itself and read the disk. On the other
hand, it may cause some unexpected problems in your misbehaving
player -- such as locking a DVD in the player. If this happens, you
should unplug the player, plug it in again and press the eject button.
This will probably solve the problem, but maybe not. When a player is
already having problems, there is no telling what will happen during a
disk calibration procedure. The disk calibration procedure is intended
to keep a healthy player healthy, not repair a failed unit.

Sony DVD Player Calibration Procedure

Updated October 8, 2003

The Sony 3000, 7000, 7700, 300, 330, 360, 400, 530, 550, 560, 570, 600,
650, 670, 700 and 860, players (and most other models produced after
199 have the ability to automatically calibrate the playback functions
of DVDs and CDs. Typically, player calibration is done only after many
hours of operation, or if there are problems changing layers and/or
accessing chapters or if the unit has been bumped hard enough to knock
it out whack, but not hard enough to damage it. Should the player
develop tracking problems, the disk calibration procedure may save a
trip to a service facility. Obviously, if the player is in such bad
shape that it cannot recognize and play disks, the calibration procedure
cannot be performed.

If you are willing to accept any risks which may be involved in
executing this procedure, the instructions follow.

Before you start, have ready at least two Dual-Layer DVDs and two
Single-Layer DVDs. Dual-Layer DVDs usually have a gold color playing
surface and most Single-Layer DVDs are silver. Be sure to use only
standard, 12 centimeter (4.75 inch) DVD and CD disks. Most Sony models,
have a layer indicator so you can positively verify the number of layers
present in a DVD, but the low-end 300 lacks this feature. You can also
run the audio CD calibration from the service menu. The reason that I
recommend having two of each type of disk is because the player might
produce an error message on one of the disks due to some minuscule
imperfection and you will have another to fall back on. (It is unlikely
that you will have a rare SACD disk so this part of the calibration
procedure can be skipped.) Once the calibration procedure has been
successfully completed, it is a good idea to make a note of which disks
were used so that these same disks can be used the next time that the
player is calibrated.

Before performing any disk calibration procedures, allow the unit to
warm up completely by playing a disk for at least one half hour. Then,
take the disk out of the player and make sure that the player is turned
OFF and in the STANDBY mode. The player is in the standby mode when it
is turned off and the little red LED is glowing above the ON/OFF button.

The key combination for entering the service menu of OLDER Sony players,
such as the 3000 and 7000 models, is slightly different from the NEWER
models and is detailed below.

*** NEWER Sony models. To enter the test mode press:
Title, Clear, Power. (If this key combination doesn't work, try the key
combination listed for OLDER Sony models, noted below BUT be sure to
read the "Important" note regarding OLDER Sony players.

This will produce the following menu on NEWER Sony players:

Test Mode Menu

0. Syscon Diagnosis (For technicians only)
1. Drive Auto Adjustment (Automatically calibrates DVDs and CDs)
2. Drive Manual Operation (Prompts before each calibration adjustment)
3. Mecha Aging (Gives technicians auto repeat mode for testing)
4. Emergency History (Shows the number of hours on your machine)
5. Version Information (Shows firmware version)
6. Video Level Adjustment. (Test pattern)

Exit: POWER Key.

You will be concerned only with items 1, 4, 5 and maybe 6. To escape
from all test modes, press the Return key.

*** OLDER Sony Players. To enter the test mode press:
Time, Clear, Power

This will produce the following menu:

0. Syscon Diagnosis
1. Drive Auto Adjustment
2. Drive Manual Operation
3. Emergency History
4. Other Checks

To escape from all test modes, press the Return key.

*** IMPORTANT!!! Notice Concerning OLDER Sony Models!!! If you are using
the key combination (Time, Clear, Power) to enter the service menu on an
OLDER Sony player, you are entering an area with which I am NOT
familiar. Chances are that item #1, Drive Auto Adjustment, provides the
same function as this same item found on NEWER Sony players. But at this
time, I can't say for sure. You can press #1 on the remote and see what
menu it produces. If it resembles the Drive Auto Adjustment menu shown
below, it is probably safe to proceed with the DVD-SL, CD and DVD-DL
calibrations. If you have any hesitation, follow the onscreen
instructions to escape the Test Mode Menu. ***

Press #1 on the remote and the following menu will appear on NEWER Sony
models. A similar menu MIGHT appear on older Sony models, but I don't
know for sure. Be sure to read the above notice concerning OLDER Sony
players.

## Drive Auto Adjustment ##

0. All
1. DVD-SL
2. CD
3. DVD-DL
4. SACD

Exit: RETURN

Press #1 on the remote and insert a Single-Layer DVD when the drawer
opens. Press the ENTER key and the machine will begin to calibrate all
of the playback features.

*** IMPORTANT!!! Always do the Single-Layer DVD calibration first, then
to proceed to the Dual-Layer calibration. If you do not do the
Single-Layer calibration first, the Dual-Layer calibration will probably
fail. ***

*** IMPORTANT!!! Press ENTER whenever *Onscreen Prompts* ask for
permission to proceed with a test. Some earlier Sony DVD players will
appear to be calibrating a disk (numbers will continue to flash like an
out of control pinball machine) when in fact, the machine is paused and
awaiting a response from the user to continue. (An often-unnoticed
onscreen prompt asks the user to press Enter in order to continue.) If
you do not press Enter at this point, the machine will sit in limbo
forever. ***

When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen instructions to
return to the Drive Auto Adjustment menu.

When the Drive Auto Adjustment menu returns, press #3 on the remote and
insert a Dual-Layer DVD when the drawer opens. Follow the instructions
as noted above. When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen
instructions to exit from the Test Mode.

Now you can turn the player back on and try your problem disks and see
if the player's performance has improved. I calibrate both my Sony 550
and 360 machines about 4 times each year, and they are both working
perfectly.

If you have any hesitation about trying the service mode calibration,
leave it for an authorized service facility.

Scot Gardner

"Scot Gardner" <> wrote in message
news:20031224204148.319$...
> "Randall" <> wrote in message
> news: m...
> > My player recently started displaying this error for all DVDs..but
> > will still play audio CDs...
> >
> > tech support is useless, anyone got any hints? Yes Ive tried
> > multiple DVDs, and a cold boot...etc.. etc..
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Randall
>
>
> The Sony 7700 was an expensive player when it was new in 1999. Didn't it
> have a list price of around $1100? This player might not be worth
> repairing because it is not progressive scan, its firmware might be
> obsolete and it's black level capability may not be the best. I'm not
> positive, but this player may have had a lip-sync problem before Sony
> released updated firmware. I know that the 550, 530 and 330, which were
> produced concurrently with the 7700, had the lip-sync problem. However,
> if your firmware version is 2.02 or later, the lip-sync problem is not
> an issue.
>
> I have a Sony 550 which is a poor man's 7700. Yet, the video
> performance, error correction and black level of my much cheaper Sony
> 360 (which came out one year after the 550) is superior. (If I remember
> correctly, the 7700 had separate lasers for DVD and CD playback, but the
> 550, 530 and 330 had only a single laser assembly.) If this is the case,
> you might have a failed DVD laser assembly.
>
> The Sony DVD players from 1999 were all built like tanks. My Sony 550
> has accumulated 2567 DVD hours and my Sony 360 has accumulated 3205 DVD
> hours. (By the way, you have to look into the service menu to get these
> figures.) So, I can't complain about the durability of these Sony
> players.
>
> You have very little to lose now by doing some experimentation. If you
> are willing to enter the service menu of the player, you might be able
> to perform a disk calibration which will fix the problem. Then again,
> you might make things worse, although I think the chances of doing this
> are minimal. The Sony DVD player calibration procedure posted below
> covers a variety of models, but the instructions for the 7700 are
> included.
>
> The goal here is to try to force the player to accept and read a DVD.
> Entering the service menu and performing the disk calibration procedure
> may cause the player to reset itself and read the disk. On the other
> hand, it may cause some unexpected problems in your misbehaving
> player -- such as locking a DVD in the player. If this happens, you
> should unplug the player, plug it in again and press the eject button.
> This will probably solve the problem, but maybe not. When a player is
> already having problems, there is no telling what will happen during a
> disk calibration procedure. The disk calibration procedure is intended
> to keep a healthy player healthy, not repair a failed unit.
>
> Sony DVD Player Calibration Procedure
>
> Updated October 8, 2003
>
> The Sony 3000, 7000, 7700, 300, 330, 360, 400, 530, 550, 560, 570, 600,
> 650, 670, 700 and 860, players (and most other models produced after
> 199 have the ability to automatically calibrate the playback functions
> of DVDs and CDs. Typically, player calibration is done only after many
> hours of operation, or if there are problems changing layers and/or
> accessing chapters or if the unit has been bumped hard enough to knock
> it out whack, but not hard enough to damage it. Should the player
> develop tracking problems, the disk calibration procedure may save a
> trip to a service facility. Obviously, if the player is in such bad
> shape that it cannot recognize and play disks, the calibration procedure
> cannot be performed.
>
> If you are willing to accept any risks which may be involved in
> executing this procedure, the instructions follow.
>
> Before you start, have ready at least two Dual-Layer DVDs and two
> Single-Layer DVDs. Dual-Layer DVDs usually have a gold color playing
> surface and most Single-Layer DVDs are silver. Be sure to use only
> standard, 12 centimeter (4.75 inch) DVD and CD disks. Most Sony models,
> have a layer indicator so you can positively verify the number of layers
> present in a DVD, but the low-end 300 lacks this feature. You can also
> run the audio CD calibration from the service menu. The reason that I
> recommend having two of each type of disk is because the player might
> produce an error message on one of the disks due to some minuscule
> imperfection and you will have another to fall back on. (It is unlikely
> that you will have a rare SACD disk so this part of the calibration
> procedure can be skipped.) Once the calibration procedure has been
> successfully completed, it is a good idea to make a note of which disks
> were used so that these same disks can be used the next time that the
> player is calibrated.
>
> Before performing any disk calibration procedures, allow the unit to
> warm up completely by playing a disk for at least one half hour. Then,
> take the disk out of the player and make sure that the player is turned
> OFF and in the STANDBY mode. The player is in the standby mode when it
> is turned off and the little red LED is glowing above the ON/OFF button.
>
> The key combination for entering the service menu of OLDER Sony players,
> such as the 3000 and 7000 models, is slightly different from the NEWER
> models and is detailed below.
>
> *** NEWER Sony models. To enter the test mode press:
> Title, Clear, Power. (If this key combination doesn't work, try the key
> combination listed for OLDER Sony models, noted below BUT be sure to
> read the "Important" note regarding OLDER Sony players.
>
> This will produce the following menu on NEWER Sony players:
>
> Test Mode Menu
>
> 0. Syscon Diagnosis (For technicians only)
> 1. Drive Auto Adjustment (Automatically calibrates DVDs and CDs)
> 2. Drive Manual Operation (Prompts before each calibration adjustment)
> 3. Mecha Aging (Gives technicians auto repeat mode for testing)
> 4. Emergency History (Shows the number of hours on your machine)
> 5. Version Information (Shows firmware version)
> 6. Video Level Adjustment. (Test pattern)
>
> Exit: POWER Key.
>
> You will be concerned only with items 1, 4, 5 and maybe 6. To escape
> from all test modes, press the Return key.
>
> *** OLDER Sony Players. To enter the test mode press:
> Time, Clear, Power
>
> This will produce the following menu:
>
> 0. Syscon Diagnosis
> 1. Drive Auto Adjustment
> 2. Drive Manual Operation
> 3. Emergency History
> 4. Other Checks
>
> To escape from all test modes, press the Return key.
>
> *** IMPORTANT!!! Notice Concerning OLDER Sony Models!!! If you are using
> the key combination (Time, Clear, Power) to enter the service menu on an
> OLDER Sony player, you are entering an area with which I am NOT
> familiar. Chances are that item #1, Drive Auto Adjustment, provides the
> same function as this same item found on NEWER Sony players. But at this
> time, I can't say for sure. You can press #1 on the remote and see what
> menu it produces. If it resembles the Drive Auto Adjustment menu shown
> below, it is probably safe to proceed with the DVD-SL, CD and DVD-DL
> calibrations. If you have any hesitation, follow the onscreen
> instructions to escape the Test Mode Menu. ***
>
> Press #1 on the remote and the following menu will appear on NEWER Sony
> models. A similar menu MIGHT appear on older Sony models, but I don't
> know for sure. Be sure to read the above notice concerning OLDER Sony
> players.
>
> ## Drive Auto Adjustment ##
>
> 0. All
> 1. DVD-SL
> 2. CD
> 3. DVD-DL
> 4. SACD
>
> Exit: RETURN
>
> Press #1 on the remote and insert a Single-Layer DVD when the drawer
> opens. Press the ENTER key and the machine will begin to calibrate all
> of the playback features.
>
> *** IMPORTANT!!! Always do the Single-Layer DVD calibration first, then
> to proceed to the Dual-Layer calibration. If you do not do the
> Single-Layer calibration first, the Dual-Layer calibration will probably
> fail. ***
>
> *** IMPORTANT!!! Press ENTER whenever *Onscreen Prompts* ask for
> permission to proceed with a test. Some earlier Sony DVD players will
> appear to be calibrating a disk (numbers will continue to flash like an
> out of control pinball machine) when in fact, the machine is paused and
> awaiting a response from the user to continue. (An often-unnoticed
> onscreen prompt asks the user to press Enter in order to continue.) If
> you do not press Enter at this point, the machine will sit in limbo
> forever. ***
>
> When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen instructions to
> return to the Drive Auto Adjustment menu.
>
> When the Drive Auto Adjustment menu returns, press #3 on the remote and
> insert a Dual-Layer DVD when the drawer opens. Follow the instructions
> as noted above. When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen
> instructions to exit from the Test Mode.
>
> Now you can turn the player back on and try your problem disks and see
> if the player's performance has improved. I calibrate both my Sony 550
> and 360 machines about 4 times each year, and they are both working
> perfectly.
>
> If you have any hesitation about trying the service mode calibration,
> leave it for an authorized service facility.
>
>
>Merry Christmas Scott,
Forgive my spellling, I've been up all night assemmbling bikes for kids>

You're a missing a step on your Sony history bud, first was the 7000, and
you're correct in the fact right about the model when you mentioned no Pro
scan, however my friend there is quite the groundswell in this area to
replace the output board and make them progressive. Mine is.
Here's the good part... right after the release of the 7000 Sony
released the giant-killer, the model DVP-S3000, the player that will live in
infamy. If you remember, the first 3000's were not introduced into the
market until after six months of the test martket in the five cities. By
that time the Sony 7000 (espicially the early models with the Macro and Zone
switches) was legend itself, hands down then the best player on the planet.
The 3000 came out and busted all sales expectations, the 7000 was sellling
at that time for about a grand, the 3000 for about seven hundred out the
door and paying the tax. I bought mine in May of 1997, the machine being a
test model and tagged on the back saying only for distribution in certain
cities, blah, blah.
Needless to say the great Sony cut the losses and dropped the 3000 from
the model line in less that six months. It really was the beast at the time,
the machined aluminum faceplate and decided heft paid homage to the 7000,
although in my heart of hearts the 3000 is actually a better looking machine
without the moterized door which takes too long to operate <ggg.> At the
time the Sony company just about peed, the flagship was widely considered
the best rig, but when writers started talking about 3000, it was like a dam
had burst. You couldn't find one for looking <ggg.> The 3000 used the exact
same twin laser heads used by the 7000, and everything else was pretty much
similer. The audio DAC's were different, oddly enough the 6mo newer 3000 had
better DAC's than its cousin. Happy holidays and a merry Christmas.
All the best, Mike

Mike Davis

"Mike Davis" <> wrote in message news:<->...
> "Scot Gardner" <> wrote in message
> news:20031224204148.319$...
> > "Randall" <> wrote in message
> > news: m...
> > > My player recently started displaying this error for all DVDs..but
> > > will still play audio CDs...
> > >
> > > tech support is useless, anyone got any hints? Yes Ive tried
> > > multiple DVDs, and a cold boot...etc.. etc..
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Randall
> >
> >
> > The Sony 7700 was an expensive player when it was new in 1999. Didn't it
> > have a list price of around $1100? This player might not be worth
> > repairing because it is not progressive scan, its firmware might be
> > obsolete and it's black level capability may not be the best. I'm not
> > positive, but this player may have had a lip-sync problem before Sony
> > released updated firmware. I know that the 550, 530 and 330, which were
> > produced concurrently with the 7700, had the lip-sync problem. However,
> > if your firmware version is 2.02 or later, the lip-sync problem is not
> > an issue.
> >
> > I have a Sony 550 which is a poor man's 7700. Yet, the video
> > performance, error correction and black level of my much cheaper Sony
> > 360 (which came out one year after the 550) is superior. (If I remember
> > correctly, the 7700 had separate lasers for DVD and CD playback, but the
> > 550, 530 and 330 had only a single laser assembly.) If this is the case,
> > you might have a failed DVD laser assembly.
> >
> > The Sony DVD players from 1999 were all built like tanks. My Sony 550
> > has accumulated 2567 DVD hours and my Sony 360 has accumulated 3205 DVD
> > hours. (By the way, you have to look into the service menu to get these
> > figures.) So, I can't complain about the durability of these Sony
> > players.
> >
> > You have very little to lose now by doing some experimentation. If you
> > are willing to enter the service menu of the player, you might be able
> > to perform a disk calibration which will fix the problem. Then again,
> > you might make things worse, although I think the chances of doing this
> > are minimal. The Sony DVD player calibration procedure posted below
> > covers a variety of models, but the instructions for the 7700 are
> > included.
> >
> > The goal here is to try to force the player to accept and read a DVD.
> > Entering the service menu and performing the disk calibration procedure
> > may cause the player to reset itself and read the disk. On the other
> > hand, it may cause some unexpected problems in your misbehaving
> > player -- such as locking a DVD in the player. If this happens, you
> > should unplug the player, plug it in again and press the eject button.
> > This will probably solve the problem, but maybe not. When a player is
> > already having problems, there is no telling what will happen during a
> > disk calibration procedure. The disk calibration procedure is intended
> > to keep a healthy player healthy, not repair a failed unit.
> >
> > Sony DVD Player Calibration Procedure
> >
> > Updated October 8, 2003
> >
> > The Sony 3000, 7000, 7700, 300, 330, 360, 400, 530, 550, 560, 570, 600,
> > 650, 670, 700 and 860, players (and most other models produced after
> > 199 have the ability to automatically calibrate the playback functions
> > of DVDs and CDs. Typically, player calibration is done only after many
> > hours of operation, or if there are problems changing layers and/or
> > accessing chapters or if the unit has been bumped hard enough to knock
> > it out whack, but not hard enough to damage it. Should the player
> > develop tracking problems, the disk calibration procedure may save a
> > trip to a service facility. Obviously, if the player is in such bad
> > shape that it cannot recognize and play disks, the calibration procedure
> > cannot be performed.
> >
> > If you are willing to accept any risks which may be involved in
> > executing this procedure, the instructions follow.
> >
> > Before you start, have ready at least two Dual-Layer DVDs and two
> > Single-Layer DVDs. Dual-Layer DVDs usually have a gold color playing
> > surface and most Single-Layer DVDs are silver. Be sure to use only
> > standard, 12 centimeter (4.75 inch) DVD and CD disks. Most Sony models,
> > have a layer indicator so you can positively verify the number of layers
> > present in a DVD, but the low-end 300 lacks this feature. You can also
> > run the audio CD calibration from the service menu. The reason that I
> > recommend having two of each type of disk is because the player might
> > produce an error message on one of the disks due to some minuscule
> > imperfection and you will have another to fall back on. (It is unlikely
> > that you will have a rare SACD disk so this part of the calibration
> > procedure can be skipped.) Once the calibration procedure has been
> > successfully completed, it is a good idea to make a note of which disks
> > were used so that these same disks can be used the next time that the
> > player is calibrated.
> >
> > Before performing any disk calibration procedures, allow the unit to
> > warm up completely by playing a disk for at least one half hour. Then,
> > take the disk out of the player and make sure that the player is turned
> > OFF and in the STANDBY mode. The player is in the standby mode when it
> > is turned off and the little red LED is glowing above the ON/OFF button.
> >
> > The key combination for entering the service menu of OLDER Sony players,
> > such as the 3000 and 7000 models, is slightly different from the NEWER
> > models and is detailed below.
> >
> > *** NEWER Sony models. To enter the test mode press:
> > Title, Clear, Power. (If this key combination doesn't work, try the key
> > combination listed for OLDER Sony models, noted below BUT be sure to
> > read the "Important" note regarding OLDER Sony players.
> >
> > This will produce the following menu on NEWER Sony players:
> >
> > Test Mode Menu
> >
> > 0. Syscon Diagnosis (For technicians only)
> > 1. Drive Auto Adjustment (Automatically calibrates DVDs and CDs)
> > 2. Drive Manual Operation (Prompts before each calibration adjustment)
> > 3. Mecha Aging (Gives technicians auto repeat mode for testing)
> > 4. Emergency History (Shows the number of hours on your machine)
> > 5. Version Information (Shows firmware version)
> > 6. Video Level Adjustment. (Test pattern)
> >
> > Exit: POWER Key.
> >
> > You will be concerned only with items 1, 4, 5 and maybe 6. To escape
> > from all test modes, press the Return key.
> >
> > *** OLDER Sony Players. To enter the test mode press:
> > Time, Clear, Power
> >
> > This will produce the following menu:
> >
> > 0. Syscon Diagnosis
> > 1. Drive Auto Adjustment
> > 2. Drive Manual Operation
> > 3. Emergency History
> > 4. Other Checks
> >
> > To escape from all test modes, press the Return key.
> >
> > *** IMPORTANT!!! Notice Concerning OLDER Sony Models!!! If you are using
> > the key combination (Time, Clear, Power) to enter the service menu on an
> > OLDER Sony player, you are entering an area with which I am NOT
> > familiar. Chances are that item #1, Drive Auto Adjustment, provides the
> > same function as this same item found on NEWER Sony players. But at this
> > time, I can't say for sure. You can press #1 on the remote and see what
> > menu it produces. If it resembles the Drive Auto Adjustment menu shown
> > below, it is probably safe to proceed with the DVD-SL, CD and DVD-DL
> > calibrations. If you have any hesitation, follow the onscreen
> > instructions to escape the Test Mode Menu. ***
> >
> > Press #1 on the remote and the following menu will appear on NEWER Sony
> > models. A similar menu MIGHT appear on older Sony models, but I don't
> > know for sure. Be sure to read the above notice concerning OLDER Sony
> > players.
> >
> > ## Drive Auto Adjustment ##
> >
> > 0. All
> > 1. DVD-SL
> > 2. CD
> > 3. DVD-DL
> > 4. SACD
> >
> > Exit: RETURN
> >
> > Press #1 on the remote and insert a Single-Layer DVD when the drawer
> > opens. Press the ENTER key and the machine will begin to calibrate all
> > of the playback features.
> >
> > *** IMPORTANT!!! Always do the Single-Layer DVD calibration first, then
> > to proceed to the Dual-Layer calibration. If you do not do the
> > Single-Layer calibration first, the Dual-Layer calibration will probably
> > fail. ***
> >
> > *** IMPORTANT!!! Press ENTER whenever *Onscreen Prompts* ask for
> > permission to proceed with a test. Some earlier Sony DVD players will
> > appear to be calibrating a disk (numbers will continue to flash like an
> > out of control pinball machine) when in fact, the machine is paused and
> > awaiting a response from the user to continue. (An often-unnoticed
> > onscreen prompt asks the user to press Enter in order to continue.) If
> > you do not press Enter at this point, the machine will sit in limbo
> > forever. ***
> >
> > When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen instructions to
> > return to the Drive Auto Adjustment menu.
> >
> > When the Drive Auto Adjustment menu returns, press #3 on the remote and
> > insert a Dual-Layer DVD when the drawer opens. Follow the instructions
> > as noted above. When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen
> > instructions to exit from the Test Mode.
> >
> > Now you can turn the player back on and try your problem disks and see
> > if the player's performance has improved. I calibrate both my Sony 550
> > and 360 machines about 4 times each year, and they are both working
> > perfectly.
> >
> > If you have any hesitation about trying the service mode calibration,
> > leave it for an authorized service facility.
> >
> >
> >Merry Christmas Scott,
> Forgive my spellling, I've been up all night assemmbling bikes for kids>
>
> You're a missing a step on your Sony history bud, first was the 7000, and
> you're correct in the fact right about the model when you mentioned no Pro
> scan, however my friend there is quite the groundswell in this area to
> replace the output board and make them progressive. Mine is.
> Here's the good part... right after the release of the 7000 Sony
> released the giant-killer, the model DVP-S3000, the player that will live in
> infamy. If you remember, the first 3000's were not introduced into the
> market until after six months of the test martket in the five cities. By
> that time the Sony 7000 (espicially the early models with the Macro and Zone
> switches) was legend itself, hands down then the best player on the planet.
> The 3000 came out and busted all sales expectations, the 7000 was sellling
> at that time for about a grand, the 3000 for about seven hundred out the
> door and paying the tax. I bought mine in May of 1997, the machine being a
> test model and tagged on the back saying only for distribution in certain
> cities, blah, blah.
> Needless to say the great Sony cut the losses and dropped the 3000 from
> the model line in less that six months. It really was the beast at the time,
> the machined aluminum faceplate and decided heft paid homage to the 7000,
> although in my heart of hearts the 3000 is actually a better looking machine
> without the moterized door which takes too long to operate <ggg.> At the
> time the Sony company just about peed, the flagship was widely considered
> the best rig, but when writers started talking about 3000, it was like a dam
> had burst. You couldn't find one for looking <ggg.> The 3000 used the exact
> same twin laser heads used by the 7000, and everything else was pretty much
> similer. The audio DAC's were different, oddly enough the 6mo newer 3000 had
> better DAC's than its cousin. Happy holidays and a merry Christmas.
> All the best, Mike


Great triva guys, but I just want to fix my player! I'll try the
service menu again, and see what happens..


enjoy the holidays
randall

Randall

"Randall" <> wrote in message
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<<I'll try the service menu again, and see what happens..>>

And did the player recognize the DVD?

Scot Gardner

"Mike Davis" <> wrote in message
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<<You're a missing a step on your Sony history bud, first was the 7000,
and you're correct in the fact right about the model when you mentioned
no Pro scan, however my friend there is quite the groundswell in this
area to
replace the output board and make them progressive. Mine is.>>


Sorry for the delay in replying. I spent Christmas in Northern
California, just a few miles from Ridgewood Ranch, which is the home of
Seabiscuit.

I have copied your Sony information to a file for future reference.

Scot Gardner

"Scot Gardner" <> wrote in message news:<20031228181643.654$>.. .
> "Randall" <> wrote in message
> news: m...
>
> <<I'll try the service menu again, and see what happens..>>
>
> And did the player recognize the DVD?


The player will recognize the type of DVD/CD via the service menu, but
does not get through the auto align sequence.

Thanks
Randall

Randall

"Scot Gardner" <> wrote in message news:<20031224204148.319$>.. .
> "Randall" <> wrote in message
> news: m...
> > My player recently started displaying this error for all DVDs..but
> > will still play audio CDs...
> >
> > tech support is useless, anyone got any hints? Yes Ive tried
> > multiple DVDs, and a cold boot...etc.. etc..
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Randall
>
>
> The Sony 7700 was an expensive player when it was new in 1999. Didn't it
> have a list price of around $1100? This player might not be worth
> repairing because it is not progressive scan, its firmware might be
> obsolete and it's black level capability may not be the best. I'm not
> positive, but this player may have had a lip-sync problem before Sony
> released updated firmware. I know that the 550, 530 and 330, which were
> produced concurrently with the 7700, had the lip-sync problem. However,
> if your firmware version is 2.02 or later, the lip-sync problem is not
> an issue.
>
> I have a Sony 550 which is a poor man's 7700. Yet, the video
> performance, error correction and black level of my much cheaper Sony
> 360 (which came out one year after the 550) is superior.

The 7700 was the poor man's 7000. Despite adding DTS compatibility,
the player was inferior in build (example; the door) and it's video
was not as good as the 7000. Sony obviously changed the electronics.
-Rich

Richard

(Richard) wrote in message news:<. com>...
> "Scot Gardner" <> wrote in message news:<20031224204148.319$>.. .
> > "Randall" <> wrote in message
> > news: m...
> > > My player recently started displaying this error for all DVDs..but
> > > will still play audio CDs...
> > >
> > > tech support is useless, anyone got any hints? Yes Ive tried
> > > multiple DVDs, and a cold boot...etc.. etc..
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Randall
> >
> >
> > The Sony 7700 was an expensive player when it was new in 1999. Didn't it
> > have a list price of around $1100? This player might not be worth
> > repairing because it is not progressive scan, its firmware might be
> > obsolete and it's black level capability may not be the best. I'm not
> > positive, but this player may have had a lip-sync problem before Sony
> > released updated firmware. I know that the 550, 530 and 330, which were
> > produced concurrently with the 7700, had the lip-sync problem. However,
> > if your firmware version is 2.02 or later, the lip-sync problem is not
> > an issue.
> >
> > I have a Sony 550 which is a poor man's 7700. Yet, the video
> > performance, error correction and black level of my much cheaper Sony
> > 360 (which came out one year after the 550) is superior.
>
> The 7700 was the poor man's 7000. Despite adding DTS compatibility,
> the player was inferior in build (example; the door) and it's video
> was not as good as the 7000. Sony obviously changed the electronics.
> -Rich

But at least Sony added the Chroma Upsample Error...

Evil

"Evil" <> wrote in message
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> > The 7700 was the poor man's 7000. Despite adding DTS
> > compatibility, the player was inferior in build (example; the door)
> > and it's video was not as good as the 7000. Sony obviously
> > changed the electronics.
> > -Rich
>
> But at least Sony added the Chroma Upsample Error...


I'd forgotten about that.

I believe that the Sony 7000 is the only Sony DVD player that does not
have the chroma bug.

Scot Gardner