I had a DVP-S7000 that I got through a work giveaway. It was really nice and certainly a show piece that could sit along Sony ES audio equipment if you had those components. I used it for a few years but ultimately switched to a PlayStation 2 and a cheap Apex player which had a region free firmware mod a couple of years later. To me, the benefits of gaming & movies in a single box or access to other region DVDs ended up more important than absolute image or audio quality back then
Hi David! I assume it was a while back? That's was a nice giveaway. Yes agreed, someone else said it looked like a debadged ES and I agree since this one was a reference player and considered high end. I really like the unit and I paid only $10. After the work I did on it, I'm not sure I want to part with it. Really nice unit. I have an original PS3 that was a great Blu-ray player but did not like the way it plays regular DVDs for some reason. So, I'm going to try this one. Thanks for watching!
I have one of these. The picture quality is still pretty nice for a non progressive scan player. It can’t compare to an Oppo, but still pretty nice. The build quality is what makes this so cool. And the shuttle remote is great.
Hi! Yes it definitely took me by surprise. I never owned an Oppo, however I can say that this Sony was certainly top notch. When I tested after restoration I could not believe the picture quality for a standard DVD. The shuttle is great, I also have it on an old LD player. Thanks for watching!
I found a high-tech industrial electronics manufacturer's RUclips video that used an industrial washing machine to refurbish their PCB boards. Their equipment was in the 10s of thousands cost $$$. If it is good enough for an ISO-9000 credited manufacturer, it is good enough for bloody low stakes entertainment electronics.
Yup! And I worked for two companies in which I saw that being done. But people in the comments always tell me I'm insane or wrong! There's just a few guidelines to follow.
Things were made such good quality I still have my Childhood VCR 1985 Zenith thing is a tank . I’ve held onto most of my DVD players & collect physical media DVD , Blu-ray & 4K .
Hi! Yeah I saw when researching they had it available in that color. I haven't tried an audio CD yet but I can imagine with the build quality and being a reference player it must be really nice. And with fresh audio caps, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Just haven't had time to plug it in my Home Theater. Thanks for watching!
It's amazing how overbuilt these units are. I have the earlier DVP-S7000 and it's equally as impressive. Looks like I need to recap my unit and change the belt as well. Thanks for another great video!
Yes but so much fun working in a unit like that. All the screws are the same, they are sturdy and you have space. Funny enough these old quality Japanese made units are like working on old American cars vs newer Japanese made ones; they were built like tanks to last. Changing the caps on this unit made a drastic difference as you see in the before and after. I was very impressed with the picture quality. Thanks again!
My man BigD in the house!! Well, I was a 90's teenager so I didn't get my first DVD player until 2001 which was a Toshiba dual tray system when I moved in to my 1st apartment. I don't see any of those around anymore nowadays.
I have this DVD player. Bought it from Crutchfield back in the 90s. It still works. The remote is great, actually one of the main selling points because it has a big wheel that allows you to move frame by frame through any special effects or special, uh, scenes you might want a good look at! Sharon Stone's leg crossing scene in Basic Instinct anyone? Just for reference, "chassis" rhymes with "classy". You said it so many times I had to let you know!
Who hasn't tried to freeze frame that one back in the day! lol Yes my apologies, sometimes it's just a different pronunciation like "Z" but in this case it's the same for us as well and when I read it fast from teleprompter and concentrate on other things I don't catch myself making mistakes. Oh well! Thanks for watching!
Hi There! Thank you very much for the compliment. I've said it before and will say it again, it's comments like yours that keep me going. I love what I do but it's certainly heart warming to hear that people are enjoying it. Thanks for watching!
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Hi Chris. Correct you are. At the time however I had no idea it was even a reference player. I just thought it looked nice and picked it up. Thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy I bought this player back then when it came out and it was a stunning DVD player. Sony made some of the best hardware back then. I still have it and it's still in mint condition.
Superb find and restoration a quality unit from sony and the caps made a massive difference always worth changing them i believe, like you said they wear out over time .
Hi Paul! Yes agreed! I'm always preaching this but some say it's a waste of time. They last an average 15-20 years and this always depends on the environment and use. Thanks for watching!
I worked as a higher end Hi-FI store at the time when DVD came out. We had DVD players but, no movies. I found a place to get DVDs and ordered Eraser from CA. I we were one of the first retail shops in New England (MA) to have a DVD like 2 months before the market was flooded, I still have that DVD... I still own a DVP-S7000, no question it was a top one for the day, they started around $1K...
Hi! That's a nice unit to own and knowing its history like that is really great. I find stuff all the time and wonder where it came from and what it's been through. Each unit tells a story about those times and I love that. Trying to teach the kids about all that but it's hard to keep them interested at times.
@@RetroRepairGuy I did see one at a Good Will like 3 months ago, they were asking $5 for it, I would have grabbed if I didn't have one. I looked at it and said to myself, someone is going to get a great deal...
On cleaning the boards I personally use an ultrasonic cleaner nothing too fancy but it gets the job done and they look like they’re brand new when it comes out😊
Yeah ultrasonic cleaners can be good as well which is still dunking them in water but they are a bit expensive especially if it's a large one. Dishwasher is free and the soap is anti corrosive, it does a great job! You just have to set it to air dry only.
@@RetroRepairGuy The reason why I have a small ultrasonic cleaner was due to the fact that I had to repair quite a few controllers for game systems and for the money it saved me and customers because I don’t know if you know this but a game controller nowadays usually cost around $60 to $70 and you multiply that by say five or seven or even 10 getting cleaned and then put back into service that adds up. And I usually do it locally. Usually when they come out they work 100% no stick drift i’m happy the customers happy😀 you can’t use the dishwasher for game controllers due to the corrosiveness of the dish soap that dishwashers use and if you use regular dish soap in a dishwasher the dishwasher will have a heart attack. I did that once my wife got angry with me because we had to repair it. Regular dish soap has too much foaming action in it and then the pump struggles with it so basically you’re almost running the dishwasher dry. That’s why I usually don’t use the dishwasher for that kind of stuff but everyone can use what works best for them. I’m glad to see it works for you. I forgot to add in usually because if you ever played games before and you eat snacks while you’re doing it like Cheetos or potato chips they get into your controllers and they gum up the buttons and the sticks and the controller won’t function properly. That’s the main thing I’m always faced with when I have to fix them sometimes I have to replace the sticks themselves I buy them by the bulk from eBay. That’s why I have a vacuum powered desoldering tool I used to use the manual one like what you have and it was a pain in the butt. But since I got this new tool it’s a cinch replacing the sticks. Otherwise I was always fighting with the solder removal.😀
@@SuperAgentman007 Yes I know the controllers are harder and expensive to find. Luckily every time I go to the thrift store they have a rack and sell them for around five dollars. I don't care which ones they are for I just grab them all and have a tub full. From Xbox, PS and even huge wingman for PCs. I don't put anything with contacts in the dishwasher. The controllers I take apart and wash them first with gentle dish soap to get all the grease and Cheetos out and for the contacts I clean them with electrical contact cleaner. The only thing I put in the dishwasher is big boards when they are really dirty and like the Xbox I fixed had cap juice all over it, came out perfect. Yeah Mrs. RRG freaks out about the dishwasher she said "get your own" and upset when I put that stuff in. She made me promise to buy a new one for her after Christmas. 🙄😂
@@RetroRepairGuy Game controllers for save the PS five PS4 PS3 Xbox series X those are the ones that I’m talking about. They are easy to get from the store but they are expensive so a lot of times people bring me ones to be fixed. Rather than spending another $69 for a new one. We don’t have a thrift store where I live. We used to years ago.
Hi Bryan. Yes the S7000 was also a great unit. Not sure exactly what they changed or what is different in 7700. I did not know the Toshiba SD-9200, I just looked it up now. Looks like a very nice unit and from what I can see also has the copper chassis. Would love to take a look inside. Thanks for watching!
R.R.G. ? A big Demand I get asked all the time is, "How do you paint the Black Top Cover the correct way?" DVD, CD Players, etc. Maybe you could cover this in the future. (If that's something that interests you). Thanks. Duane, Michigan. My wife lives in Montreal. She's French. I enjoy your videos.
Hi Duane! RRG (Retro Repair Guy)! Yeah the cover is sometimes hard to match. There is a service at the hardware store that scan scan and give you more accuracy, however let's not forget that with age, even the black isn't that black and shiny anymore. This is why I rarely do it except in extreme cases. However if you need to, I think it's safe to go with a semi-gloss black, in spray of course. Some think matte, but it's really not. You don't want it too shiny but you need to be able to clean it and shine a little (sort of like the walls). Have you had the opportunity to come to Montreal? Nice city I assume your wife understands English also or are you learning French? Most people here speak French and English. Mrs. RRG is from Poland so she had to learn two new languages. Thank you so much for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy That would be difficult to learn two New Languages! Yikes! I tried French on / off. I can't do a complete sentence. I can understand simple words like ça va. Etc.
@@duanecummins9516 Yes French is pretty difficult. Mrs. RRG struggles the most with that. English she just has an accent but that's cute! However I tried learning Polish and that was impossible!
Hi! Agree however in this particular case it had a reason to be bulky because of the quality. I also love the bulky and sturdy stuff even when it comes to cars. Thanks for watching!
This looks almost like a debadged ES product going by the front panel design. In fact, the copper chassis pretty much has me convinced that this is a debadged ES product, as if I remember right, copper chassis were typically an ES trait. That's awesome.
Hi Josh! You mean their high performance ES series? It very well could be and that makes sense since it was considered "high end" and a reference player. But then why remove the ES branding? Thanks for watching!
That DVP-S7700 is not ES because it's video equipment. ES was exclusively audio equipment. Sony didn't start selling Elevated Standard video players until the early 2000s, by which time the DVP-S7700 was superseded by models like the DVP-NS9000ES, mainly because that model could also play SACDs.
@@Watcher3223 They made ES AVRs then, which this DVD player takes a few styling cues from, eg. with the hideaway drive tray being implemented similarly to how hideaway control panels on the ES AVRs of the day were implemented, plus they kinda/sorta tried a VCR equivalent of the ES line with an SVHS VCR once: the SLV-R5.
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As we careen into the big, surreal Tech world, I like my DVDs more and more as a tangible and valuable record of the past ...I feel the same about CDs...There are millions who get it ...
Hi John! I certainly get it! I have LDs, CDs, VHS, Cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays, HD-DVDs. I regret however many years ago when DVDs came out, I replaced a very large collection of mint VHS tapes that were all THX, Widescreen and/or special editions. Oh well. Thanks for watching!
I bought a DVP-S7700 very early after they came out. It was a wonderful player and it could perfectly play scratched CD's that other players wouldn't even start to play. What is funny is that at first the release rate of DVDs seemed really slow and I wasn't sure this DVD thing was going to be a new standard. So I traded the DVP-S7700 for an Ascend Pipeline ISDN router. I got a lot of use out of the Pipeline but obviously that thing went to E-Waste heaven 10 years ago and the DVP-S7700 might still be useful to me.
Hi Chris! Although I couldn't afford a DVD-S7700 back then, over the years I also gave away and sent to the "e-graveyard" quite a few things that I regret today. I think most of us have been there but on the other hand it makes me appreciate it a lot more today. By the way, yes I do think it would still be useful. I have the original PS3 FAT which was one of the best Blu-ray DVD players but I have to say that regular DVDs never looked better than on this DVP-S7700. As you saw in the final test, the Back To The Future DVD looked really amazing. When I get a chance I will make space and hook it up to my 120" screen and DLP projector and try out a few movies. Thanks for watching!
i got a 30 year old stereo from sony i use it everyday sinds new and it has a broken part on the back but it works like new no cracks or hissing the remote went missing but thats it. Oh and maybe im wrong but it looks like the bottom part of the front still has the protective film on it.
Hi. While it was true that the 80s and 90s had some pretty good electronics made in Japan, I believe Sony until today still make very good quality components. Thanks for watching!
from my experience most people don't know how to adjust office chairs correctly to get the most comfortable ride. start by adjusting the height of the seat so that while sitting at the work surface with your arms comfortable by your sides and your forearms resting on the worksurface. if after adjusting the seat height your feet are not flat on the floor you should use a footrest which you can buy but anything the right height will work. adjust the angle of the backrest so that its leaning backwards slightly, if the backrest is height adjustable move it up and down until you find the most comfortable height. adjust the chair arms to the work surface height. another often overlooked thing you can adjust is your posture while using your office chair ie. sit back in the chair with your head level "increase you monitor height so with your head level the top of the monitors screen is at the same height as your eyes. get in the habit of taking regular small breaks from your chair. more expensive chairs have additional features to make them more adjustable so try them out if you have them. When you sit on a chair for the first time take it for a test drive before using it, i have lost count of the number people who i have helped adjust a chair taking it from an painful chair to a nice comfortable chair.
Hi Geoff! Yeah I remember years ago in offices they had ergo therapists come in and explain all that but let's face it, i'm a big guy and the new stuff doesn't seem as sturdy as the old stuff, just like new cars comparing to new ones. However with all that said, if you watch episode 25 ruclips.net/video/iOc5PIs5hJw/видео.html I found an old 70s green chair with no adjustments (except for spinning it around to make it higher) for only $10 at the thrift store and never been so comfortable. Needless to say it's all welded metal as opposed to arm rests screwing in and the screws giving out after a while. Who knew I needed a fifty year old chair to be comfortable. Thanks for watching!
Don’t make ‘em like they used to. Surprised Sony didn’t put an ES on the end of this model. I can’t think of a single blue ray player with this build quality. Nice restoration. I’ve had a few good thrift finds, but $10 for this unit is awesome!
Hi there! Yes a few people brought it up and said it was a debadged ES. Sure seems like it but why? One of the best I opened up in quite a while for sure! Thrift stores are getting flooded with people now and here Walmart acquired one of the chains and up the prices on everything. They lost their minds. One old pair of speakers I saw today that would normally be at $10-15 was marked $179. They make the staff look at eBay and what people are asking and put these insane prices on. No one will ever buy them and it defies the purpose of a thrift store. Thanks for watching!
I'd love to have one of the Pioneer DVD players from the late 90s that also have a LaserDisc player. Imagine one with HDMI output for the DVD output only, while having a pure composite output for the LaserDisc playback.
Hi Kyle! Yeah would be cool! But sometimes there's nothing better than watching a movie through an old composite or coax connection. I still have my Pioneer LD player in mint condition by the way. Thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy I have a marantz 5.1 decoder I got in prep for a laser disc set up. Both units Only have RCA mono output and are pioneer. I’m not at house to check model number. Zero sound output is the issue. Video output is fine
It always makes me wonder what people do with stuff? These obviously were not cheap but all the ones I’ve looked at in ebay recently are all scratched, dented etc. I’ve got kit that’s over 20 years old and it still looks like it did when it was new. Caring for something isn’t difficult.
Hi Andrew! Seriously I wonder also! I understand when it's an old PS2 as I saw how my ten year old nephews threw it on the floor and fought over the controllers and had finger marks and scratches all over the DVDs. But I have a PS3 Fat (the original one when it came out) and it looks as shiny as the day I bought it. Every six months I go outside with a blower and clean it and take a microfiber cloth and clean the exterior, granted I'm not normal. But seriously for an expensive unit like this DVD player, it was pretty scratched up. Well that's why I'm here to hopefully give these items a new life. Thanks for watching!
Hi! When we first bought the house and before I renovated the kitchen I couldn't afford a new one and found this one used for $50 from someone selling their house. So, I would say a very simple happy accident. Recently Mrs. RRG has been shopping for a new one and I kind of assumed this feature is in all of them but now I guess I'll be double checking that and adding it to the list. Thanks for watching!
Hi and thank you. Sadly I don’t own any products from their ES line. Was wondering if the products in this series were only audio but this player would in my opinion fit the bill as it was used in many magazine as a reference player and the built quality is superb.
Hi Marcos! Sorry for the delay in responding I've been busy filming. I say it often in my videos but you can see the details and explanation here ruclips.net/video/SZvlNHj2Ruw/видео.html I always use Nichicon and no, I am not affiliated, this is my personal preference. I always buy from reputable sources like DigiKey. Basically low impedance for power supply, audio the rest but for switching there is also the high ripple current ones. If a special value is not available you can also opt for Rubycon or Vishay. And again, this is just what I use. Thanks for watching and hope this helps!
Shhhh! What are you doing! Want to get banned from this channel! 😂😂 Don't ever let Mrs. RRG hear you say that! She's already giving me a hard time about it! Honestly, I thought about something for the basement but it would interfere with the popcorn machine! Thanks for watching!
Hi there from OZ ! I picked one of these up a few years ago mint in its box but we pay heaps here for such a machine $300 - $450 sold as vintage HiFi. My question although late is when compared to even Spotify and back to cd Spotify has more life about the sound. Could this just be audio caps ? Don’t use the dvd section just cd. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Great vid by the way you learn something every day ( dish washer ) who’d ever thought?? 😅
Hi Nathan! OZ? As in the magical land? Wow that's expensive but I can understand if it's in great shape like the one restored but used, I paid $10! Two things, the first is that this was a reference player for DVDs but I don't see any mention of it being a reference player for audio CDs anywhere. Normally it's the same laser pickup but not in this case, there is two separate laser pickup assemblies in the unit, one for DVDs and one for audio CDs. So off the bat that would make a huge difference. Secondly, yes obviously old caps which have a fifteen to max twenty year life span, depending on usage, can affect quality. Perfect example in this video that you can see with your eyes, is the difference between the washed out picture and how great it looks after the caps were replaced. Apply the same logic to the audio. However, I have not tried any audio CDs in there, only DVDs, to be able to tell you how it sounds as a CD player. Streaming is processed a certain way, compressed and LUFS are adjusted, normally I would think it should always sound better on a CD. So perhaps your ear got used to it, or there's a problem with the player or the speakers are low quality. Too many factors to pinpoint the exact problem. Yeah I love comments about the dishwasher but I've seen this done since the 90s in large companies. However during a quick repair of a TV set at RCA where there were twenty TVs waiting to have the same problem fixed, cleaning sprays is what we used. They were expensive but easier because you did not have to dry or let it sit but it often left residue and didn't clean as well. I take my time and dry everything because I am restoring the equipment and not just fixing it so I want it to be perfect inside out. You just have to know what to do and how to do it and of course make sure it's dry. Thanks for watching!
Hi Harry. I don't keep a list of parts replaced. I normally have them in stock because they are common values and I order in bulk. So, I can't provide you with a list but you can look it up in the service manual. Also, I have never ordered from Mouser nor am I affiliated with them. You will have to make a list and find the parts one by one. I can suggest you get some good quality capacitors like Nichicon and you could get some audio caps from their UKZ, UKW, UKT or UFW lines but for the power supply I would suggest you get from the extremely low impedance series like UHD, UHE or UHW lines. And again, I am not affiliated with Nichicon, it's simply what I use and like. Hope this helps.
Hi, my s7000 developed a fault. It will not turn on. The power indicator led stays red and will not turn on/ turn green after pressing the button. Any idea where I should look? So far I’ve checked the power transformer and it works ok. Many thanks
Hi! Normally if there's a red light I would assume the power transformer is OK. There are a couple of fuses in there if I remember. Could also be a short from a dead cap. I would also follow the current from the on/off switch. Has it ever been serviced? Was it victim to any power surges? Could be a voltage regulator. Hard to diagnose without seeing it. This unit is pretty robust and had at least half the boards with higher end caps so I don't think it's a huge fix. Thanks for watching.
Unfortunately mine is now dead. I went to turn it on and you can here a relay click, screen flashes E.06.00 twice then relay clicks and powers off. I can't find anything on code E.06.00?
Hi Nancy and welcome to the channel! So the Sony codes on this unit E.XX.YY mean the following: XX = EMG Code YY = Disc Type So for your code: 06 = IFCON SYSCON Communication NG 00 = No Disc Now you know the code but I know it's not much help. Believe it or not, me either. Basically the manual or myself cannot tell you exactly what it is but the manual offers a bunch of tests via oscilloscope. In layman's terms I would say it's just old and needs servicing. It could be that you have bad caps or burned out component that is not giving the proper voltage to an IC which is throwing this code and so on. There is no "change this" and it will work again scenario. You need to bring it to an older service guy who used to fix DVDs or VCRs and he would be able to fix it. These are high quality great players. If you intend to keep it it would be worth it to do something like I did in the video. Sorry but without the unit opened up in front of me it's impossible to diagnose. Thanks for watching!
hi, i have a dvp s7700, when i got it it ran for a couple of seconds and then it just died, first the display and now doesn't want to power on anymore, no standby led on the display either, do you have any idea as to what could be the problem?
Hi! Well if the power led is not even coming on or the display I would be suspecting the power supply. There are two that have a transformer, one large and one small. You can see me undo and replace the caps here at 12:52 ruclips.net/video/IKEXNez6Bnw/видео.html I would of course change the capacitors however, if it blew because of bad caps or surge, etc. there's a big possibility that the voltage regulators are gone as well. You can see the regulators on this board here ruclips.net/video/IKEXNez6Bnw/видео.html do a visual inspection first see if anything is burnt like the diodes, take a multimeter and check the regulators and of course replace the caps. You can download the service manual through a Google search. From there you can see what voltage should be coming out of the board. There's also a fuse you can see it here ruclips.net/video/IKEXNez6Bnw/видео.html check that it is not blown. If it is, before replacing and just plugging it back in I would make sure the power supplies are in order. Thanks for watching.
Hi! Is it cream or dark beige? Just looks so dark like here backtothefuture.fandom.com/wiki/DustBuster. I was still happy to find one! Thanks for watching!
Hi! I just Googled it and saw the different one but funny thing is they both have the same model number RMT-D100A. I'm guessing one of them replaced the other at some time but I don't know which came first. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
Hi, please make a tutorial video how to fix "no disc" Issue on this model, mine is dvp-s7000 but i see the optical mechanism look same with yours, most of tutorial vids on yt was told bout diode, but i'm lil bit confuse cause this model has 3 diodes, thanks in advance, sorry if my english was bad.
Hi Muhlasin. Your English is fine. I'm not sure about this problem and would have to look into it. I'll keep it in mind as a short "in between" video but I have so many planned restorations so, no promises. Thanks for watching!
@@muhlasinaditiya2686 Great but I must say it's rare these things need an adjustment to read any CDs or DVDs. Normally when this happens it's either when the laser assembly is failing or not getting the proper voltage and you're compensating by "adjusting" it. You would need the service manual and would be good to first go into test mode and run the "Drive auto adjustment". This unit is more complex than cheap ones and has many different possible auto adjustments like Loop Filter Offset, Focus Offset, Tilt Offset, Focus Gain and Tracking Gain and this does a bunch of adjustments automatically. After which you can do manual adjustments, however if at this point it needs more, I would suspect it's bad caps causing incorrect voltage. Remember these units are over 25 years old and the caps have dried out and have ESR. Last note, in this particular unit there are two separate laser assemblies, one fort audio, one for the DVDs.
Hi. Thank you! It's best getting an external box for such a thing as it has components to upscale the image and output to HDMI. Also, I like to keep stuff as original as possible. I don't mind an upgrade if it's electronic and on the board but no adding and making holes etc. Thanks for watching!
May I make a suggestion on your desoldering tool I personally use this one YIHUA 948-II 4 in 1 Hot Air Rework Soldering Iron and Desoldering Suction Tin Gun Station with Suction Pick Up Pen °F /°C it works like butter when it comes to desoldering stuff. And it was at a good price $299 😊
Hi again. Thanks for the suggestion. In my latest episode ruclips.net/video/n-cj6yT5a_s/видео.html I was explaining that I was old school and liked the manual ones and didn't want to spend over $200 but I found a new electric pump for $50. It works really well!
Thank you very much I can’t hear this enough. Yes I really wish RUclips would expose it to a larger audience or create something like “discover new creators” instead of shorts. Thanks for watching.
I’m curious if progressive scan was possible back then, but I guess you need an equally capable TV. I have a later model Sony DVP-NS601HP with progressive scan and 1080 upscaling. It’s definitely a good picture and if home video never progressed any further it would suffice. The only weakness is watching on a screen bigger than about 40” shows the limits of upscaled 480p.
Hi John! Progressive Scan became a technical standard in the early 90s. And many don't know or remember but around the same time as DVD was the Digital VHS known as DVHS that used to output 720P and 1080i. So yes it was already a thing back then, however most DVD players were outputting 480i and the higher end one like these 480P. Then of course came the upscalers and so on. And yes, you are correct, you would have needed an equally capable display. So, it was for the hard core early adopters of technology. I haven't plugged it in to my 120" screen yet but I actually can't wait to have time to do it because I want to compare it with playing regular DVDs on the PS3 both regular and upscaled. At first glance on the small test screen I was truly impressed.
@@RetroRepairGuy Thanks for the reply! I am slightly familiar with the dvhs format from watching plenty of channels that have touched on the subject in the past few years. I’ve always been imagining what, given video cassettes limitations, what’s the highest analog lines of resolution possible? Did anything, even prototypes or drafts/designs, surpass SVHS in terms of resolution? I love messing around with video and audio tape and trying to get the cleanest, sharpest image out of my VHS deck or how close to CD can I get a compact cassette.
it is very convenient to repair working products) you would better show the causes of the video freezing problem after 2 - 3 hours of work, that would be interesting
Hi there! The DVD player was not freezing, the colors were washed out and this was originally supposed to be a reference player. If you look at the end I clearly show the comparison. My show is not a repair show, it's a restoration show but when I fix and restore equipment I don't know if it works or not, I just select it and then film if it's working or not and go from there. When I created the show I wanted to stay away from trying to teach electronic repair but I do give occasional advice when restoring equipment. Anything over 25 years of age starts to need some TLC and new caps and my goal is to bring this equipment back to its original glory. Thank you for watching and for the feedback, I do appreciate it.
Hi, thanks for the great video. I own a 7700 and it works (and sounds) great but the CD tray is sluggish to open/close. What is the part number for the rubber belt you used in the restoration and where can I purchase a few?
Hi! Unfortunately the only part numbers you might get was from an old PRB book but I have one from 2006 and it doesn't even list it. PRB used to make replacement belts. And some people still sell NOS (new old stock) but they'll charge you twenty buck for old rubber and this is not something I suggest you buy because rubber deteriorates over time. There is a company in the UK that makes new belts and have the PRB numbers but mostly for turntables and Cassette players. The solution is actually simple because this is not an important belt like one that drives a motor for a turntable that could cause wow and flutter, this only opens and closes the tray. So, you can get a bag of a hundred assorted belts from aliexpress for two to three dollars and then you select one that is just a tiny bit smaller. The tray is sluggish because the belt is slipping and lost its elasticity. Cleaning the pulleys with alcohol and putting a tighter belt will do the trick and what I did here. You just can put one too tight to prevent the motor from turning. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy Thank you kindly for the informative and speedy response, I will do that. 1 additional question, what liquid cleaner are you using to wipe down the chassis?
@@ivandjdocrodriguez After I cleaned it in the sink with mild dish soap to remove any grease I spray it with 303 Aerospace protectant, the same used in car detailing.
My unit won't recognize CD or DVD when I first power it on. But after about 30 minutes of being powered on I re-open and close with same disc and the disc can be read. What is the problem? Does something need to be lubed? Maybe laser guides? Thanks
Hi Jon. When a laser does not recognize the CD we always start with cleaning it. However, the fact that you tell me it works after 30 minutes, without making any adjustments to the laser, would make me believe it's a voltage problem and we are talking about capacitors because if it was a voltage regulator it would not work after "warming up". For example, the very first PS1 that some audiophiles used for playing music CDs; they would let it "warm up" for a day or two. This problem is only capacitors. The unit should not have to "warm up". It's probably giving the wrong voltage output which is leading to this problem. Before attempting any adjustments, I would recap the power supply, get the service manual and verify what the voltage output should be at those adjustment points.
Always hard to diagnose without seeing the unit but the first thing that comes to mind is that the laser can't read the table of content and therefore can't load the information. Could be several things like it's not spinning at all, could be dirty, could be belts, the laser might be out of focus, could also be a fault with an IC. I would start with a good cleaning and see if the laser assembly is working. Thanks for watching.
@@jaylongton Hi. Sorry had not seen your reply. I'm not sure I'll have time to make a separate video for this but I can tell you the disassembly is extremely easy as it's only the shield and four screws holding the whole thing. Starting at 9:15 you can see a close up and then the disassembly of the unit. All the screws are the exact same which also makes it very easy. The only two different screws hold the small black plastic shield over the tray and they are black to match. The ribbon cables you just pull out one by one except for the one on the right it has a little clip that you pull open before pulling the cable out. Everything I show in the Disassembly chapter starting at 7:32 is in the exact order of how I reached the unit, just skip removing the bottom or the back power supply. This unit is very straightforward, uses all the same screws and has lots of space to work. When I reassemble the unit you can skip to 26:50 and start from there, again in this chapter this is the exact order in which I reassembled the unit. While the video goes a little fast for the purposes intended here, I filmed every screw location.
@@RetroRepairGuy does every single one of the capacitors need to be replaced for reliability to be probably feasible to expect from the unit? Even if fwiw currently it seems to at first work so far?
Great video. I have an 11y/o Oppo BDP-93 in pristine condition that's been sparingly used and kept in a climate/humidity controlled and smoke-free environment over the past decade. In your opinion, is it time to have a preemptive cap change done?
Hi! For an 11 year old device that's been well taken care of, I would say no recap is needed. Of course a cleaning of the heads yes, but that's just alcohol and qtips. Caps normally have a 15-20 year life span depending on the environment and while there's no guarantee that a capacitor will last that long, unless you see any deterioration in the image quality or any other problems I don't see the need. I would just clean the heads and check the belt that opens the door. Nothing else. Thanks for watching!
Hi Lawrence. Well Sony does says it is copper but they might have mixed in something or treated it with a coating. It feels very smooth like a varnish so must be what's keeping it from getting discolored. Thanks for watching!
Hi Tony. I saw no signs that anyone had worked on it before or perhaps just a head cleaning at some point. Boards were a bit dirty/dusty but nothing bad. It was really the exterior that was scratched up and I cleaned the boards from having worked on them. But as you saw it needed maintenance and it's outputting an amazing image now. Thanks for watching!
Purchased a unit 6 months ago to use as a CD transport and had been working just fine until yesterday. Unplugged the unit to move and when I plugged it back in I heard that common pop followed by the electric burn smell. Unit won't power back on and there was another pop when I tried to power on. The power board must have failed but since there are two I don't know which to replace. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi! When you smell burning or hear anything like that, never plug it in again. And don't plug it now until it's repaired as you can continue to damage other parts. At 12:53 in my video you can see this is the main power board with the fuse and relays but then there is another with the voltage regulators you can see it up close at 14:35 . However, you will need to visually inspect first to see if the damage stopped there. It probably did because this unit is well built. Now as for what "popped", could be a capacitor, fuse or more. Check visually if you see any caps that leaked or popped. Also, if the cap popped and you plugged it in again and turned it on and heard another pop, you could have damaged the voltage regulators and more. Mine was working so I did preventative maintenance but if this burned, you'll have some checks to perform. My advice and opinion is that I would just change all the caps on both these boards and test the voltage regulators and diodes and change if in doubt. Remember to opt for same or higher voltage and low ESR for power supplies as I did. A lot of work but if you intend on keeping the unit it might be worth it. PS To test the voltage regulator, remove it from the board to get accurate readings. Thanks for watching!
Will do. I've replaced power supply on OG Xbox before but this might be a bit tricky. If you were stateside and willing I'd pay for you to repair. Easily replaceable item though but this unit was in good cosmetic condition. Can always keep the casing for another unit if I mess up.
@@kingeo25 This unit is super simple to repair, easier than Xbox. The soldering is easier on the board, there's plenty of space and all the screws are identical so it's hard to make a mistake. If you're not sure get a scrap board and practice before going ahead with the work. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be able to repair it.
You dont happen to have the capasitor list for this service still? Great job as always, im about to do the same to mine. Still working ok but im not one to tempt fate. Im sure it is 10 years overdue..
Love the name BTW! LOL No unfortunately I never make or keep lists as I mostly order in bulk and keep on hand what I need. However the service manual has the entire list. I always recommend it having the manual anyway to make sure no one else has played in it or replaced a part with something else. Also good to have for adjustments and as a guide. This service manual happens to be very detailed. There is even some auto calibration in the hidden service menu. You can get it free here www.manualslib.com/manual/915608/Sony-Dvp-S7700.html There's a few ones online but this one was the most detailed one I found.
Thank You! For both the pointers and the liking of my name lol. It is a holdover from my younger days. In my bid to stay young I have just decided to roll with it.
It's kinda weird living throughout the entire life cycle of a media format. I remember when DVDs came out, and then when Bluray came out, now nobody owns anything and only realize when there's no internet they can't watch movies.
Hi Eric! Excuse me, stop trying to make me feel so old! 😂 I remember when LDs came out! You are right and why I still own LDs, Cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays, HD-DVDs and more but I have been guilty in the past of having gotten rid of a lot! I made a video about SHTF and how this old gear would keep us going if we had no Internet and stuff like that. ruclips.net/video/E8hyIBlINgc/видео.html Thanks for watching!
Hi Bill. Check the pinch roller and/or belts. The best to clean pinch rollers is Rubber Renue but you can use a bit of Alcohol and a swab. Thanks for watching.
Sony was a great company up till 1998 & then they fell off & started making lower quality products at a higher price point. Nothing they make these days is worth there asking price.
Hi! Yes it's true that by the end of the 90s, especially beginning in the noughties Sony's quality took a hit. However I must say that this particular player is really well made, sturdy with good quality boards and caps. Doesn't look like they cut corners on this one which was built in 97-98. Thanks for watching!
Hi there! Thank you! As for the water, many people have misconception about this because it's electronics. I worked for a company that used to dunk them in water with a solution mix. The copper traces have a coating and they are safe from water. The dishwasher soap is anti-corrosive and actually helps. The key is to really dry the board and never dry it in heat in dishwasher. Of course I know CRC, very expensive to clean stuff this way and does not do as nice of a job in my opinion, especially when cap juice got in everywhere like in the case of the Xbox. Of course, I still judge before putting them in; I won't put in a very old board that was poorly manufactured or plastic either. These were of very high quality and the result speaks for itself. Thanks for watching!
Tiež mám DVP-S7700, má vymenené operačné zosilovače za lepšie, (štúdiová úroveň) čo zvuk posunul výrazne vyššie než je jeho továrensky štandart, ale ani ten nieje vobec zlý. Terraz je ten Sony DVP-S7700 porovnateľný s Mc.Intosh prehrávačmi a to je už naozaj veľmi vysoka úroveň! Mal som ich viac kusov, a toto je dôvod prečo som všetky ostatné predal. Možno aj ľutujem teraz...A nechal som si tento jeden. A ten nedám ani Bohovi 😀
My latest video is out ruclips.net/video/Woo1-DSzc5A/видео.html I restored an old drum machine that was extremely dirty. It's a Yamaha RX5 which is the same model used by many groups in the 80s including a-ha, Prince, Madonna and Vangelis. Hope you enjoy! I worked really hard on it.
Now I can see why pioneer made that copper coated metal framework for the elite electronic series I have a laser disc that’s an pioneer elite. That’s probably why they only use that for high-end expensive models
Hi! Yes I have a Pioneer elite LD as well and a Pioneer elite 7.1 amp. The more expensive stuff really packs more and higher quality components including the case. It's easier and a lot more enjoyable to fix these components as well. Thanks for watching!
No large loss of the option to output 480p, all displays de-interlace, and DVD's are only 480i. ...it is not like a computer, where selecting a higher fidelity outputs a higher fidelity. 480i IS the entire video resolution! ...now the REAL question is the horizontal resolution, which will vary on different DVD codecs.
Hi there! Not sure I completely understand the comment. I think during the narration of the testing I made a mistake when I said it does not offer progressive output. It does not upscale but connecting the unit with the component cables normally outputs a resolution of 480P. Regardless I must say I was impressed with the picture. Thanks so much for watching!
It’s not the water that destroys electronics it’s the electricity interacting with the water. When electricity hits water it reacts as friction heating up the water and that heat is what destroys electrical components. As long as you let everything air dry it’ll be fine once you power it up again.
Hi Ryan. Exactly! I've said this many times in my videos. People think electricity but it's not plugged in! And yes I keep telling everyone "air dry" only. I actually remove them from the dishwasher and use an electric air blower to get all the water out of everywhere then let it dry so more and then they look great! Thanks for watching!
Great video, I just subscribed. Just picked up the 7700 super cheap knowing that the unit will not play CDs. (but does play DVDs.) Could it be something simple?
Hi Bob! Welcome to the channel and thank you! So this unit has separate optical units to play CDs and DVDs. Simple, yes and no. You could start with a simple cleaning as shown in my video with alcohol and a swab, could be dirty and having trouble reading the CD. Could also be that the optical unit is not receiving the proper voltage and therefore having trouble focussing for example but that would require troubleshooting. And lastly could be the optical unit itself. In the service manual there is a section that explains how to bring up the service menu and do tests and self calibration. But if you are not sure what you are doing I would ask a technician to do a quick diagnosis. The cleaning you can do yourself in 10 minutes however and worth a try. Thanks for watching!
Hi. Yes things like relays could get water inside. I mostly put caps and resistors. However the key is drying. Many large companies refurbish boards with industrial washers.
havent used my sony dvp-s7700 for awhile had it from the start but notice today that the cd tray is closing slowly ... any chance you know the size of the belt ? tried googling for belt info, service manual etc no luck, apart from finding your video ... love this machine will try to grease the tray and change the belt.
Hi! Yeah definitely the belt, as you saw I had the same problem. Unfortunately I did not note the size because I have big packs on hand so I just matched it and chose one just slightly smaller. I have the service manual but it just states part number 3-975-070-01. I took a look just now at my old PRB belt manuals from 2006 and they also have no equivalent to the part number. Your best bet is to purchase a bag of assorted belts from Amazon or Aliexpress, which are the only places selling them anyways these days, and match it. In the future I will try to note sizes and values in descriptions. Thanks for watching.
@@RetroRepairGuy thank you kind sir!, couldn't get any info on 3-975-070-01, will get a bag of belt and will follow your video & attempt to change the belt, still using it with my yamaha dsp-a1 & sony ja20, 20+ year of service, quality built.
@@pingpong4234 My pleasure! This unit caught me by surprise and the quality is outstanding still today! Good luck and don't hesitate to write if you have any questions. I can't always answer right away but I do my best to answer everyone.
Good video. OK, so I only watched from testing as nothing else interests me. I used to love taking things apart and repairing stuff,, but now my eyes are shot (for about 7 years now,) I just throw whatever is broken away and buy another if I want to use the electronic thing again. But, everything I do now is on PC I have no stand alone cd plyer, DVD player or anything anymore. Apart from 2 Vita games consoles and 2 Vita TV's. everything else is PC based. I did buy a new TV about a year ago which died on me a couple of weeks back, so I just got a new one and took the other down to the garbage men. What was wrong with it? I never knew. It's easier and safer just to get a new one or a refurbished whatever is broken. Well, for me anyway.
Hi there! I put chapters so people can watch the sections they like if they don't want to hear me bable. Fixing is not for everyone and I can tell you it's also hard for my eyes as well at times. I never used to use a magnifying glass and now using it too long gives me headaches. Yes it's much easier to throw but I just hate throwing out stuff, especially old and hard to find and rather fix it. Thanks for watching!
Hi there! Thank you very much. I had not noticed them on this board until you pointed it out but I can tell you this is original from the manufacturer and was not replaced. Sometimes there's a space issue and I've done that myself if a capacitor's legs didn't quite align with the hole but in this case it looks like they were all bent prior to installation at the same height to keep them away from the board while making a neat and even installation of the diodes. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I've owned an S7700 for a couple of weeks now, and all was working fine. I've watched 4 or 5 region 2 UK DVDs since I've set it up. However, just now it has started refusing to play my region 2 discs, saying playing is prohibited in this area?? I have a single region 1 DVD, which I inserted, and it played fine. So, have you any idea why it has changed to region 1 and locked itself? Can I change the region back to 2? Such a strange thing to happen?? If you could help me in any way, I'd be very grateful as I love this DVD player! I really hope you might be able to help me?
Hi Matt! I have no simple answer for this. DVD players are normally factory locked to the region. However, there are many "hacks" for many different players. I'm wondering if your player was ever modified or "hacked" in any way that had set it to Region 0 (which plays all regions) and a certain DVD made it lock to 1. Some people claimed they could change the region on this player by pressing for example 002 then STOP on the remote. Others claimed to hold the number down for a few seconds and when they let go the unit shuts off and then when you power it up again it would be in that region. The following is at your own risk: There is also an old document here that explains a hardware hack to make it permanently region free: web.archive.org/web/20031004105909/www.techtronics.com/files/pdfs/sony-7700.pdf Also you can enter test mode by pressing TITLE+CLEAR+POWER on the remote. This should bring up a menu. In the list there should be selection 0-6. Number 5 should be "Version Information". This should display two things under "SYScon" a Version number (1.5 to 1.8) and what Region the player is in. Older versions prior to 1.8 had trouble playing movies like The Matrix. Now if your version is not 1.8, according to Service Bulletin 43R2 you can get an upgrade to 1.8 from Sony regardless of warranty status. There is no way to get the file or do this yourself. When they do this they also could set it back to your Region 5. This of course is the safest way. I hope any of this helps and thanks for watching! PS One last thing. If ever you manage changing the Region with the remote. I cannot confirm this but was thinking there might be a maximum number of times you can switch. The old DVD players in computers were set this way. You could change region but after like five times, whatever last region you had it was locked to. Just a thought.
@@RetroRepairGuy Hi, and firstly, thank you for your quick and very helpful reply! I continued doing some research after I posted to you, and discovered some of the stuff you mentioned, like getting into the service menu etc. I did see a few posts about tad Techtronics hardware mod, but the links I was using to the pdf were dead, so thank you very much for providing a working link to that. I'm not feeling like I want to risk such an involved looking mod myself, but I have sent a message to Sony support, so will just keep my fingers crossed that they may be able to help me. I'll have a tinker myself with it and let you know how I get on. I really hope I can continue using it though, as I really love this machine! It is in mint condition, in champagne gold, and I bought an original remote for it too, plus it sounds great as a standalone CD player! It's no use to me locked to region 1 though! Thanks once again for your time in replying to me, it's very much appreciated. Amazing job on the restoration too! I watched all of it!
@@mattpburke My pleasure and please keep me posted, I would love to know the outcome. One thing I mentioned is that Sony should update to latest version regardless of warranty status. Tell them you can't watch movies like The Matrix. Hopefully they still have a technician that can do the work and switch you back to your Region.
Hi. Not sure how I would do that and would require changing the whole laser assembly and reprogram unit. I think it's better purchasing another thrift store $10 Bluray and fix it instead. Thanks for watching.
A Playstation 2 was cheaper than one of these early DVD players. About $300 instead of $900. People bought up Playstation 2's like hot cakes when they first came out. Not only could it play games, but DVD's, too.
Hi! Yes they did and was the same with the PS3 when I purchased it but the PS3 was considered a high end player for Blu-rays. However, sometimes the all in one doesn't do to well and in other cases like my Xbox, when I want to see a movie I sit there through an hour of updates since I hadn't played in a while. Also this player was definitely worth its price in terms of both build and image quality. Thanks for watching!
This player came out in 1999. Actually MP3 was invented before this player came out and Sony was part of one of the MPEG Audio development groups back in 1989. However there might have been many reasons not to include it. Sony was always one for backing the copyrights and secondly this was a high end player which might have defied the purpose since MP3 would not give you the high fidelity sound that should come out of this unit. Furthermore from 1998 on, all developers of MP3 encoders, rippers and decoders or players had to pay a licensing fee to the Fraunhofer Society who held the patent.
Hi Jared. Yeah I said it to someone else in the comments, the original FAT PS3 was/is an amazing player that actually used to be amongst the top players in Home Theater magazines as a truly high end Blu-ray player. However, in my opinion, I tried several regular DVDs and found that it didn't always shine in that department and I found this particular player, made by the same company, to really shine as you can see in the end results. I will do more testing once I get the time and hook it up to my 120" screen.
@@DFX4509B I tried the XB1S as a 4K player and I have no complaints but all in all I have a preference for separate players rather than using one in a Game Console. When I haven't used my console in a while I have to go through a half hour of updates before I can slip my movie in to watch it.
Dishwasher tabs can corrode aluminium and copper. Also, you are potentially contaminating your dishwasher with lead and heavy metals. Not ideal for something that you and your family are also using to clean the things that you cook/eat with. 🙄
Hi David! Well first the board's copper is not exposed and has a coating over it. Aluminum itself is said to be safe with dishwasher tabs. Many of the tabs contain salts with Alkali known as Sodium Hydroxide that reacts with the grease, one of its uses in industries is in degreasing metals and washes away. And while I am not a chemist, I read that they also protect the metal parts of the dishwasher from acid corrosion. I'm not sure what I would be contaminating my dishwasher with as it's only dust/dirt and flux on the boards and it all drains out. Thanks for watching!
Hi. This player has component out and capable of outputting 480P as long as the TV/monitor supported it. Granted it's still 480 but it outputs a very crisp image. Thanks for watching.
When it comes to the dishwasher… Pretty much the exact process as the big industrial board repair companies. All of the major repair houses wash them when they come in. Obviously getting things good and dry is really important. The only sketchy areas…. are things like transformers and inductors… Anywhere Water can wick into tiny hard to reach places. But this is easily solved with good airflow. And sometimes a bit of compressed air. In in my lab…. I usually opt for 99% alcohol, Followed by airflow. The alcohol penetrates the same areas as water…. It binds to the water and speeds up evaporation. Followed by a few hours in a specialized evaporation cabinet I built. Basically just an old chest freezer with a heating element and extremely high airflow duct fans. Like those used in telecom and server cabinets. The cabinet is capable of a higher temperatures… But I keep things low and barely warm. Nowhere near exceeding normal operating temperatures of the circuit. In my lab, I focus on component level board repair for industrial and government clients. I specialize in test equipment repair, calibration, and other metrology related tasks. It happened completely by accident. Was building vintage reproduction guitars and amps for the past 15 years full-time. And I hated electronics! Then about 8 years ago I got shocked so badly that it threw me against my wife’s car. And it left a dent. I was so ignorant…. I wasn’t even aware capacitors could store a charge long term. And I was working on a massive welder. One of those huge ones that can be towed behind a vehicle. All of those caps discharged into me ….. and I had a revolutionary idea! and I decided it was time to learn more about electronics. 😂 A few years later I was addicted to test equipment, buying it, fixing it, calibrating it, and chasing those ppm’s. Started to have old friends and clients ask me to repair boards for their industrial equipment and manufacturing stuff. Now here I am five or six years later with a lab full of stuff and I’m as happy as a pig in mud!
You are correct in saying that the only tricky thing is things like transformers. I did get water in the little transformer and there was plastic around. I used a tiny needle to poke a hole in the plastic and I also always use 99% alcohol and did the same as you mentioned and it completely evaporated. I will avoid transformers in the future. As for getting shocked, in the beginning when I was in school learning electronics and working on plugged in TVs I shocked my arm so bad my elbow flew into the wall and made a hole. You would think I would have learned but no, it took another two or three times; I was young! For me it's not just about fixing, it became a sickness to revive everything falling apart. I was the only kid happy to receive the worst rusted bike at ten years old, taking it apart and painting it instead of riding it. Did the same to my first car, a 64 Belair spending every dime I made restoring it. My mom said as long as I was home and not in street doing other things she was thrilled. I feel peace inside when doing this stuff.
Hi CJ. It's a retro repair show where I give tribute to all the old stuff up to the 90s and try to restore them and not about the latest and greatest. Sorry to disappoint but thanks for watching!
Hi! At times when explaining the history it's important to use some stock footage as "visual aids" otherwise you would be staring at a blank screen. Most of the footage in the history was from old 80s DVD factories, the others I filmed of the interior of the unit. I believe I used a total of four clips of a second or two each, the other is from my wife in our Home Theater. Thanks for watching.
@@RetroRepairGuy 0:52 - if your viewers need such visual aid you must think they are retarded? No one ever needs to see such clip and the fact that it exists is a sign that there is something seriously wrong with our civilization.
Hi. Vintage is normally a recognized adjective for something that is over 20-25 years old up to around 80-90 years at which point it becomes an antique. The DVD player was manufactured in 1997 and released in 98 making it 26 years old. So, yes it is "vintage". Same goes for the original Xbox. I think at my age I also can't get myself to come to terms with the fact that a DVD player is a thing of the past but it truly is. Thanks for watching.
Hi Ruben. When designing any circuits the ideal is to always have the lowest ESR possible. Manufacturers don't use cheap or standard capacitors because it's designed for that application. In standard capacitors the dielectric is made of plastic or ceramic whereas in audio caps it's made of a layer of aluminum oxide. It all comes down purely to cost. For example, replacing all the capacitors with Film Capacitors would work and give you better sounding audio but the cost would be astronomical. When it comes to a power supply the better the quality of the power supply, the better it will sound and that means also using the lowest ESR you can find. So it's not just that "audio caps" are designed for audio but that audio caps have very low ESR. Often times they are also rated for higher temperature and have a longer life span. There are other lines from Nichicon, for example the UCY line, that I used in a switching power supply fixing a VCR but it was for High Ripple Current and rated for 12K hours and 105 degrees and is more expensive. Standard basically is just the cheapest most cost effective there is. So by default audio caps, having low ESR, will always be better than "standard" capacitors and that is not a misconception but a fact. Thanks for watching.
@@RetroRepairGuy Generally, low ESR can be used to replace general purpose capacitors, but there are situations where the low ESR capacitor could cause oscillation due to the use of a finicky regulator.
Hi David! This unit was built in Japan and I must say the build quality of this unit is outstanding. Very sturdy, thick traces and boards while being considered a reference player at the time. Thanks for watching.
Miss you guys! Hope to see you again soon. I miss the restoration videos and Mrs. RRG! You guys are the best!
I had a DVP-S7000 that I got through a work giveaway. It was really nice and certainly a show piece that could sit along Sony ES audio equipment if you had those components. I used it for a few years but ultimately switched to a PlayStation 2 and a cheap Apex player which had a region free firmware mod a couple of years later. To me, the benefits of gaming & movies in a single box or access to other region DVDs ended up more important than absolute image or audio quality back then
Hi David! I assume it was a while back? That's was a nice giveaway. Yes agreed, someone else said it looked like a debadged ES and I agree since this one was a reference player and considered high end. I really like the unit and I paid only $10. After the work I did on it, I'm not sure I want to part with it. Really nice unit. I have an original PS3 that was a great Blu-ray player but did not like the way it plays regular DVDs for some reason. So, I'm going to try this one. Thanks for watching!
I have one of these. The picture quality is still pretty nice for a non progressive scan player. It can’t compare to an Oppo, but still pretty nice. The build quality is what makes this so cool. And the shuttle remote is great.
Hi! Yes it definitely took me by surprise. I never owned an Oppo, however I can say that this Sony was certainly top notch. When I tested after restoration I could not believe the picture quality for a standard DVD. The shuttle is great, I also have it on an old LD player. Thanks for watching!
Great video. If I can make 1 suggestion: drop the music or at least change it to something less bombastic.
Hi Justin! This is an older video, take a look at the newer ones, the music has been set to 16 LUFS and less "bombastic". 😊 Thanks for watching!
I found a high-tech industrial electronics manufacturer's RUclips video that used an industrial washing machine to refurbish their PCB boards. Their equipment was in the 10s of thousands cost $$$. If it is good enough for an ISO-9000 credited manufacturer, it is good enough for bloody low stakes entertainment electronics.
Yup! And I worked for two companies in which I saw that being done. But people in the comments always tell me I'm insane or wrong! There's just a few guidelines to follow.
Things were made such good quality I still have my Childhood VCR 1985 Zenith thing is a tank . I’ve held onto most of my DVD players & collect physical media DVD , Blu-ray & 4K .
I have a gold 7700, awesome looking player. And particularly amazing is the sound quality of CD's warm and detailed.
Hi! Yeah I saw when researching they had it available in that color. I haven't tried an audio CD yet but I can imagine with the build quality and being a reference player it must be really nice. And with fresh audio caps, I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Just haven't had time to plug it in my Home Theater. Thanks for watching!
It's amazing how overbuilt these units are. I have the earlier DVP-S7000 and it's equally as impressive. Looks like I need to recap my unit and change the belt as well. Thanks for another great video!
Yes but so much fun working in a unit like that. All the screws are the same, they are sturdy and you have space. Funny enough these old quality Japanese made units are like working on old American cars vs newer Japanese made ones; they were built like tanks to last. Changing the caps on this unit made a drastic difference as you see in the before and after. I was very impressed with the picture quality. Thanks again!
My man BigD in the house!! Well, I was a 90's teenager so I didn't get my first DVD player until 2001 which was a Toshiba dual tray system when I moved in to my 1st apartment. I don't see any of those around anymore nowadays.
I have this DVD player. Bought it from Crutchfield back in the 90s. It still works. The remote is great, actually one of the main selling points because it has a big wheel that allows you to move frame by frame through any special effects or special, uh, scenes you might want a good look at! Sharon Stone's leg crossing scene in Basic Instinct anyone?
Just for reference, "chassis" rhymes with "classy". You said it so many times I had to let you know!
Who hasn't tried to freeze frame that one back in the day! lol Yes my apologies, sometimes it's just a different pronunciation like "Z" but in this case it's the same for us as well and when I read it fast from teleprompter and concentrate on other things I don't catch myself making mistakes. Oh well! Thanks for watching!
Dude!! this video and your whole channel are absolute gold! Awesome quality and enjoyable to watch!
Hi There! Thank you very much for the compliment. I've said it before and will say it again, it's comments like yours that keep me going. I love what I do but it's certainly heart warming to hear that people are enjoying it. Thanks for watching!
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That was an absolute no-brainer for just $9.99
Hi Chris. Correct you are. At the time however I had no idea it was even a reference player. I just thought it looked nice and picked it up. Thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy I bought this player back then when it came out and it was a stunning DVD player. Sony made some of the best hardware back then. I still have it and it's still in mint condition.
Great video love the history behind the DVD player
Hi! Glad you enjoyed it. I started these a little while ago and they take time to research.
Superb find and restoration a quality unit from sony and the caps made a massive difference always worth changing them i believe, like you said they wear out over time .
Hi Paul! Yes agreed! I'm always preaching this but some say it's a waste of time. They last an average 15-20 years and this always depends on the environment and use. Thanks for watching!
I worked as a higher end Hi-FI store at the time when DVD came out. We had DVD players but, no movies. I found a place to get DVDs and ordered Eraser from CA. I we were one of the first retail shops in New England (MA) to have a DVD like 2 months before the market was flooded, I still have that DVD...
I still own a DVP-S7000, no question it was a top one for the day, they started around $1K...
Hi! That's a nice unit to own and knowing its history like that is really great. I find stuff all the time and wonder where it came from and what it's been through. Each unit tells a story about those times and I love that. Trying to teach the kids about all that but it's hard to keep them interested at times.
@@RetroRepairGuy I did see one at a Good Will like 3 months ago, they were asking $5 for it, I would have grabbed if I didn't have one. I looked at it and said to myself, someone is going to get a great deal...
@@TheCoolDave As I did with this one for $10!
Hilarious closing there, papa!
You might like the outro of this one and my little tennis match ruclips.net/video/oQpMx2KVrC4/видео.html starting at 32:08.
thank you
Hi. For what? Thanks for watching!
On cleaning the boards I personally use an ultrasonic cleaner nothing too fancy but it gets the job done and they look like they’re brand new when it comes out😊
Yeah ultrasonic cleaners can be good as well which is still dunking them in water but they are a bit expensive especially if it's a large one. Dishwasher is free and the soap is anti corrosive, it does a great job! You just have to set it to air dry only.
@@RetroRepairGuy The reason why I have a small ultrasonic cleaner was due to the fact that I had to repair quite a few controllers for game systems and for the money it saved me and customers because I don’t know if you know this but a game controller nowadays usually cost around $60 to $70 and you multiply that by say five or seven or even 10 getting cleaned and then put back into service that adds up. And I usually do it locally. Usually when they come out they work 100% no stick drift i’m happy the customers happy😀 you can’t use the dishwasher for game controllers due to the corrosiveness of the dish soap that dishwashers use and if you use regular dish soap in a dishwasher the dishwasher will have a heart attack. I did that once my wife got angry with me because we had to repair it. Regular dish soap has too much foaming action in it and then the pump struggles with it so basically you’re almost running the dishwasher dry. That’s why I usually don’t use the dishwasher for that kind of stuff but everyone can use what works best for them. I’m glad to see it works for you. I forgot to add in usually because if you ever played games before and you eat snacks while you’re doing it like Cheetos or potato chips they get into your controllers and they gum up the buttons and the sticks and the controller won’t function properly. That’s the main thing I’m always faced with when I have to fix them sometimes I have to replace the sticks themselves I buy them by the bulk from eBay. That’s why I have a vacuum powered desoldering tool I used to use the manual one like what you have and it was a pain in the butt. But since I got this new tool it’s a cinch replacing the sticks. Otherwise I was always fighting with the solder removal.😀
@@SuperAgentman007 Yes I know the controllers are harder and expensive to find. Luckily every time I go to the thrift store they have a rack and sell them for around five dollars. I don't care which ones they are for I just grab them all and have a tub full. From Xbox, PS and even huge wingman for PCs. I don't put anything with contacts in the dishwasher. The controllers I take apart and wash them first with gentle dish soap to get all the grease and Cheetos out and for the contacts I clean them with electrical contact cleaner. The only thing I put in the dishwasher is big boards when they are really dirty and like the Xbox I fixed had cap juice all over it, came out perfect. Yeah Mrs. RRG freaks out about the dishwasher she said "get your own" and upset when I put that stuff in. She made me promise to buy a new one for her after Christmas. 🙄😂
@@RetroRepairGuy Game controllers for save the PS five PS4 PS3 Xbox series X those are the ones that I’m talking about. They are easy to get from the store but they are expensive so a lot of times people bring me ones to be fixed. Rather than spending another $69 for a new one. We don’t have a thrift store where I live. We used to years ago.
I had the sibling DVP-S7000, I now have a Toshiba SD-9200 that replaced the Sony
Hi Bryan. Yes the S7000 was also a great unit. Not sure exactly what they changed or what is different in 7700. I did not know the Toshiba SD-9200, I just looked it up now. Looks like a very nice unit and from what I can see also has the copper chassis. Would love to take a look inside. Thanks for watching!
R.R.G. ? A big Demand I get asked all the time is, "How do you paint the Black Top Cover the correct way?" DVD, CD Players, etc. Maybe you could cover this in the future. (If that's something that interests you). Thanks.
Duane, Michigan. My wife lives in Montreal. She's French. I enjoy your videos.
Hi Duane! RRG (Retro Repair Guy)! Yeah the cover is sometimes hard to match. There is a service at the hardware store that scan scan and give you more accuracy, however let's not forget that with age, even the black isn't that black and shiny anymore. This is why I rarely do it except in extreme cases. However if you need to, I think it's safe to go with a semi-gloss black, in spray of course. Some think matte, but it's really not. You don't want it too shiny but you need to be able to clean it and shine a little (sort of like the walls). Have you had the opportunity to come to Montreal? Nice city I assume your wife understands English also or are you learning French? Most people here speak French and English. Mrs. RRG is from Poland so she had to learn two new languages. Thank you so much for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy That would be difficult to learn two New Languages! Yikes! I tried French on / off. I can't do a complete sentence. I can understand simple words like ça va. Etc.
@@duanecummins9516 Yes French is pretty difficult. Mrs. RRG struggles the most with that. English she just has an accent but that's cute! However I tried learning Polish and that was impossible!
Love the big bulky look of early dvd players makes it look expensive and high end everything gotten too small in my opinion
Hi! Agree however in this particular case it had a reason to be bulky because of the quality. I also love the bulky and sturdy stuff even when it comes to cars. Thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy yep
@@RetroRepairGuy my favourite looking dvd player would have to be the denon dvd-5910 it looks like a fucken tank
@@jackko21 Did not know that model, really does look like a tank! Would love to get my hands on one!
@@RetroRepairGuy I hear it's considered the greatest dvd player of all time
This looks almost like a debadged ES product going by the front panel design. In fact, the copper chassis pretty much has me convinced that this is a debadged ES product, as if I remember right, copper chassis were typically an ES trait. That's awesome.
Hi Josh! You mean their high performance ES series? It very well could be and that makes sense since it was considered "high end" and a reference player. But then why remove the ES branding? Thanks for watching!
It's sprayed its not copper. I checked.
That DVP-S7700 is not ES because it's video equipment. ES was exclusively audio equipment.
Sony didn't start selling Elevated Standard video players until the early 2000s, by which time the DVP-S7700 was superseded by models like the DVP-NS9000ES, mainly because that model could also play SACDs.
@@Watcher3223 They made ES AVRs then, which this DVD player takes a few styling cues from, eg. with the hideaway drive tray being implemented similarly to how hideaway control panels on the ES AVRs of the day were implemented, plus they kinda/sorta tried a VCR equivalent of the ES line with an SVHS VCR once: the SLV-R5.
@@DFX4509B Except plenty of styling and design cues were used between ES models and non-ES models throughout the years.
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As we careen into the big, surreal Tech world, I like my DVDs more and more as a tangible and valuable record of the past ...I feel the same about CDs...There are millions who get it ...
Hi John! I certainly get it! I have LDs, CDs, VHS, Cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays, HD-DVDs. I regret however many years ago when DVDs came out, I replaced a very large collection of mint VHS tapes that were all THX, Widescreen and/or special editions. Oh well. Thanks for watching!
I bought a DVP-S7700 very early after they came out. It was a wonderful player and it could perfectly play scratched CD's that other players wouldn't even start to play. What is funny is that at first the release rate of DVDs seemed really slow and I wasn't sure this DVD thing was going to be a new standard. So I traded the DVP-S7700 for an Ascend Pipeline ISDN router. I got a lot of use out of the Pipeline but obviously that thing went to E-Waste heaven 10 years ago and the DVP-S7700 might still be useful to me.
Hi Chris! Although I couldn't afford a DVD-S7700 back then, over the years I also gave away and sent to the "e-graveyard" quite a few things that I regret today. I think most of us have been there but on the other hand it makes me appreciate it a lot more today. By the way, yes I do think it would still be useful. I have the original PS3 FAT which was one of the best Blu-ray DVD players but I have to say that regular DVDs never looked better than on this DVP-S7700. As you saw in the final test, the Back To The Future DVD looked really amazing. When I get a chance I will make space and hook it up to my 120" screen and DLP projector and try out a few movies. Thanks for watching!
i got a 30 year old stereo from sony i use it everyday sinds new and it has a broken part on the back but it works like new no cracks or hissing the remote went missing but thats it. Oh and maybe im wrong but it looks like the bottom part of the front still has the protective film on it.
Hi. While it was true that the 80s and 90s had some pretty good electronics made in Japan, I believe Sony until today still make very good quality components. Thanks for watching!
Make sure to watch the latest Christmas episode I have two giveaways! ruclips.net/video/lYiceEtB4e4/видео.html
from my experience most people don't know how to adjust office chairs correctly to get the most comfortable ride.
start by adjusting the height of the seat so that while sitting at the work surface with your arms comfortable by your sides and your forearms resting on the worksurface.
if after adjusting the seat height your feet are not flat on the floor you should use a footrest which you can buy but anything the right height will work.
adjust the angle of the backrest so that its leaning backwards slightly, if the backrest is height adjustable move it up and down until you find the most comfortable height.
adjust the chair arms to the work surface height.
another often overlooked thing you can adjust is your posture while using your office chair ie. sit back in the chair with your head level "increase you monitor height so with your head level the top of the monitors screen is at the same height as your eyes.
get in the habit of taking regular small breaks from your chair.
more expensive chairs have additional features to make them more adjustable so try them out if you have them.
When you sit on a chair for the first time take it for a test drive before using it, i have lost count of the number people who i have helped adjust a chair taking it from an painful chair to a nice comfortable chair.
Hi Geoff! Yeah I remember years ago in offices they had ergo therapists come in and explain all that but let's face it, i'm a big guy and the new stuff doesn't seem as sturdy as the old stuff, just like new cars comparing to new ones. However with all that said, if you watch episode 25 ruclips.net/video/iOc5PIs5hJw/видео.html I found an old 70s green chair with no adjustments (except for spinning it around to make it higher) for only $10 at the thrift store and never been so comfortable. Needless to say it's all welded metal as opposed to arm rests screwing in and the screws giving out after a while. Who knew I needed a fifty year old chair to be comfortable. Thanks for watching!
Don’t make ‘em like they used to. Surprised Sony didn’t put an ES on the end of this model. I can’t think of a single blue ray player with this build quality. Nice restoration. I’ve had a few good thrift finds, but $10 for this unit is awesome!
Hi there! Yes a few people brought it up and said it was a debadged ES. Sure seems like it but why? One of the best I opened up in quite a while for sure! Thrift stores are getting flooded with people now and here Walmart acquired one of the chains and up the prices on everything. They lost their minds. One old pair of speakers I saw today that would normally be at $10-15 was marked $179. They make the staff look at eBay and what people are asking and put these insane prices on. No one will ever buy them and it defies the purpose of a thrift store. Thanks for watching!
I noticed that youve been shopping in Hill Valley again.
My favorite place! 🤫
Great find and restoration. Very glad I found this channel. Appreciate the detailed commentary around process and shots of the restoration in process.
Hi Chris! Welcome to the channel! I'm happy you found me! Thank you and please check out the other restorations. Thanks for watching!
I'd love to have one of the Pioneer DVD players from the late 90s that also have a LaserDisc player. Imagine one with HDMI output for the DVD output only, while having a pure composite output for the LaserDisc playback.
Hi Kyle! Yeah would be cool! But sometimes there's nothing better than watching a movie through an old composite or coax connection. I still have my Pioneer LD player in mint condition by the way. Thanks for watching!
This one was stellar sir, if you ever come across laser disc player love to see a restore job on one of those.
Thank you I worked hard on it! I have one but it’s mine from 1993 and it’s in mint condition and still works. I will keep an eye out!
@@RetroRepairGuy yeah I had a tough time finding one in working condition. Last two pioneers I picked up have sound issues.
What type of issues? If there is an AC3 output remember most do not work without an external decoder.
@@RetroRepairGuy I have a marantz 5.1 decoder I got in prep for a laser disc set up. Both units Only have RCA mono output and are pioneer. I’m not at house to check model number. Zero sound output is the issue. Video output is fine
It always makes me wonder what people do with stuff? These obviously were not cheap but all the ones I’ve looked at in ebay recently are all scratched, dented etc. I’ve got kit that’s over 20 years old and it still looks like it did when it was new. Caring for something isn’t difficult.
Hi Andrew! Seriously I wonder also! I understand when it's an old PS2 as I saw how my ten year old nephews threw it on the floor and fought over the controllers and had finger marks and scratches all over the DVDs. But I have a PS3 Fat (the original one when it came out) and it looks as shiny as the day I bought it. Every six months I go outside with a blower and clean it and take a microfiber cloth and clean the exterior, granted I'm not normal. But seriously for an expensive unit like this DVD player, it was pretty scratched up. Well that's why I'm here to hopefully give these items a new life. Thanks for watching!
*I'M NOT MUCH FOR THAT PANEL BUSINESS THAT LAYS DOWN.*
Hi Marco. Really? That's the thing I found cool about it. I will say the panel is heavy and sturdy though, not cheap at all. Thanks for watching.
Did you buy the dishwasher specifically for the air dry feature, or was that simply a happy accident?
Hi! When we first bought the house and before I renovated the kitchen I couldn't afford a new one and found this one used for $50 from someone selling their house. So, I would say a very simple happy accident. Recently Mrs. RRG has been shopping for a new one and I kind of assumed this feature is in all of them but now I guess I'll be double checking that and adding it to the list. Thanks for watching!
Nice Video.......I'm a SONY ES man myself !
Hi and thank you. Sadly I don’t own any products from their ES line. Was wondering if the products in this series were only audio but this player would in my opinion fit the bill as it was used in many magazine as a reference player and the built quality is superb.
This is referred to by Sony as a ES Dvd/Cd player. Original MSRP 1299.99 Cirra 1998 . Definately Hi/Fi even by today standards.
I had the same model modified with a switch to switch to progressive mode in YUV output.
Hi! That sounds like an interesting mod. Did you do it yourself? Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, I have the same player and want to change the capacitors too. Do you mind sharing what caps did you use for the power supply boards.
Hi Marcos! Sorry for the delay in responding I've been busy filming. I say it often in my videos but you can see the details and explanation here ruclips.net/video/SZvlNHj2Ruw/видео.html I always use Nichicon and no, I am not affiliated, this is my personal preference. I always buy from reputable sources like DigiKey. Basically low impedance for power supply, audio the rest but for switching there is also the high ripple current ones. If a special value is not available you can also opt for Rubycon or Vishay. And again, this is just what I use. Thanks for watching and hope this helps!
You can buy desktop dishwashers now with no need to plumb a water feed in. I think that'll be perfect for you!
Shhhh! What are you doing! Want to get banned from this channel! 😂😂 Don't ever let Mrs. RRG hear you say that! She's already giving me a hard time about it! Honestly, I thought about something for the basement but it would interfere with the popcorn machine! Thanks for watching!
Hi there from OZ ! I picked one of these up a few years ago mint in its box but we pay heaps here for such a machine $300 - $450 sold as vintage HiFi. My question although late is when compared to even Spotify and back to cd Spotify has more life about the sound. Could this just be audio caps ? Don’t use the dvd section just cd. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Great vid by the way you learn something every day ( dish washer ) who’d ever thought?? 😅
Hi Nathan! OZ? As in the magical land? Wow that's expensive but I can understand if it's in great shape like the one restored but used, I paid $10! Two things, the first is that this was a reference player for DVDs but I don't see any mention of it being a reference player for audio CDs anywhere. Normally it's the same laser pickup but not in this case, there is two separate laser pickup assemblies in the unit, one for DVDs and one for audio CDs. So off the bat that would make a huge difference. Secondly, yes obviously old caps which have a fifteen to max twenty year life span, depending on usage, can affect quality. Perfect example in this video that you can see with your eyes, is the difference between the washed out picture and how great it looks after the caps were replaced. Apply the same logic to the audio. However, I have not tried any audio CDs in there, only DVDs, to be able to tell you how it sounds as a CD player. Streaming is processed a certain way, compressed and LUFS are adjusted, normally I would think it should always sound better on a CD. So perhaps your ear got used to it, or there's a problem with the player or the speakers are low quality. Too many factors to pinpoint the exact problem. Yeah I love comments about the dishwasher but I've seen this done since the 90s in large companies. However during a quick repair of a TV set at RCA where there were twenty TVs waiting to have the same problem fixed, cleaning sprays is what we used. They were expensive but easier because you did not have to dry or let it sit but it often left residue and didn't clean as well. I take my time and dry everything because I am restoring the equipment and not just fixing it so I want it to be perfect inside out. You just have to know what to do and how to do it and of course make sure it's dry. Thanks for watching!
Hi, could you be kind enough to share a mouser parts order for the recapping?
Hi Harry. I don't keep a list of parts replaced. I normally have them in stock because they are common values and I order in bulk. So, I can't provide you with a list but you can look it up in the service manual. Also, I have never ordered from Mouser nor am I affiliated with them. You will have to make a list and find the parts one by one. I can suggest you get some good quality capacitors like Nichicon and you could get some audio caps from their UKZ, UKW, UKT or UFW lines but for the power supply I would suggest you get from the extremely low impedance series like UHD, UHE or UHW lines. And again, I am not affiliated with Nichicon, it's simply what I use and like. Hope this helps.
I love you man
Wow! Thank you!!
Hi, my s7000 developed a fault. It will not turn on. The power indicator led stays red and will not turn on/ turn green after pressing the button. Any idea where I should look? So far I’ve checked the power transformer and it works ok. Many thanks
Hi! Normally if there's a red light I would assume the power transformer is OK. There are a couple of fuses in there if I remember. Could also be a short from a dead cap. I would also follow the current from the on/off switch. Has it ever been serviced? Was it victim to any power surges? Could be a voltage regulator. Hard to diagnose without seeing it. This unit is pretty robust and had at least half the boards with higher end caps so I don't think it's a huge fix. Thanks for watching.
Unfortunately mine is now dead. I went to turn it on and you can here a relay click, screen flashes E.06.00 twice then relay clicks and powers off. I can't find anything on code E.06.00?
Hi Nancy and welcome to the channel! So the Sony codes on this unit E.XX.YY mean the following:
XX = EMG Code
YY = Disc Type
So for your code:
06 = IFCON SYSCON Communication NG
00 = No Disc
Now you know the code but I know it's not much help. Believe it or not, me either. Basically the manual or myself cannot tell you exactly what it is but the manual offers a bunch of tests via oscilloscope. In layman's terms I would say it's just old and needs servicing. It could be that you have bad caps or burned out component that is not giving the proper voltage to an IC which is throwing this code and so on. There is no "change this" and it will work again scenario. You need to bring it to an older service guy who used to fix DVDs or VCRs and he would be able to fix it. These are high quality great players. If you intend to keep it it would be worth it to do something like I did in the video. Sorry but without the unit opened up in front of me it's impossible to diagnose. Thanks for watching!
hi, i have a dvp s7700, when i got it it ran for a couple of seconds and then it just died, first the display and now doesn't want to power on anymore, no standby led on the display either, do you have any idea as to what could be the problem?
Hi! Well if the power led is not even coming on or the display I would be suspecting the power supply. There are two that have a transformer, one large and one small. You can see me undo and replace the caps here at 12:52 ruclips.net/video/IKEXNez6Bnw/видео.html I would of course change the capacitors however, if it blew because of bad caps or surge, etc. there's a big possibility that the voltage regulators are gone as well. You can see the regulators on this board here ruclips.net/video/IKEXNez6Bnw/видео.html do a visual inspection first see if anything is burnt like the diodes, take a multimeter and check the regulators and of course replace the caps. You can download the service manual through a Google search. From there you can see what voltage should be coming out of the board. There's also a fuse you can see it here ruclips.net/video/IKEXNez6Bnw/видео.html check that it is not blown. If it is, before replacing and just plugging it back in I would make sure the power supplies are in order. Thanks for watching.
The B2TF Dustbuster was a off white cream color.
Hi! Is it cream or dark beige? Just looks so dark like here backtothefuture.fandom.com/wiki/DustBuster. I was still happy to find one! Thanks for watching!
Remote for mine is different - RMT-D100A . Has a top flip up with the number pad underneath.
Hi! I just Googled it and saw the different one but funny thing is they both have the same model number RMT-D100A. I'm guessing one of them replaced the other at some time but I don't know which came first. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching!
Hi, please make a tutorial video how to fix "no disc" Issue on this model, mine is dvp-s7000 but i see the optical mechanism look same with yours, most of tutorial vids on yt was told bout diode, but i'm lil bit confuse cause this model has 3 diodes, thanks in advance, sorry if my english was bad.
Hi Muhlasin. Your English is fine. I'm not sure about this problem and would have to look into it. I'll keep it in mind as a short "in between" video but I have so many planned restorations so, no promises. Thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy thanks, it's work now by adjusting diodes, but it can't play dvd, only cd and vcd, dont know why
@@muhlasinaditiya2686 Great but I must say it's rare these things need an adjustment to read any CDs or DVDs. Normally when this happens it's either when the laser assembly is failing or not getting the proper voltage and you're compensating by "adjusting" it. You would need the service manual and would be good to first go into test mode and run the "Drive auto adjustment". This unit is more complex than cheap ones and has many different possible auto adjustments like Loop Filter Offset, Focus Offset, Tilt Offset, Focus Gain and Tracking Gain and this does a bunch of adjustments automatically. After which you can do manual adjustments, however if at this point it needs more, I would suspect it's bad caps causing incorrect voltage. Remember these units are over 25 years old and the caps have dried out and have ESR. Last note, in this particular unit there are two separate laser assemblies, one fort audio, one for the DVDs.
Love the videos,
Hey as an after thought, maybe you could have converted it to HDMI , if that's even possible ☺️
Hi. Thank you! It's best getting an external box for such a thing as it has components to upscale the image and output to HDMI. Also, I like to keep stuff as original as possible. I don't mind an upgrade if it's electronic and on the board but no adding and making holes etc. Thanks for watching!
Loved the end :D
Hi! Thank you! Here's another ruclips.net/video/oQpMx2KVrC4/видео.html Thanks for watching!
May I make a suggestion on your desoldering tool I personally use this one YIHUA 948-II 4 in 1 Hot Air Rework Soldering Iron and Desoldering Suction Tin Gun Station with Suction Pick Up Pen °F /°C it works like butter when it comes to desoldering stuff. And it was at a good price $299 😊
Hi again. Thanks for the suggestion. In my latest episode ruclips.net/video/n-cj6yT5a_s/видео.html I was explaining that I was old school and liked the manual ones and didn't want to spend over $200 but I found a new electric pump for $50. It works really well!
These keep getting better and better! I’m happy it was a a longer one too. You really should have much more subs it’s a great channel!
Thank you very much I can’t hear this enough. Yes I really wish RUclips would expose it to a larger audience or create something like “discover new creators” instead of shorts. Thanks for watching.
I’m curious if progressive scan was possible back then, but I guess you need an equally capable TV. I have a later model Sony DVP-NS601HP with progressive scan and 1080 upscaling. It’s definitely a good picture and if home video never progressed any further it would suffice. The only weakness is watching on a screen bigger than about 40” shows the limits of upscaled 480p.
Hi John! Progressive Scan became a technical standard in the early 90s. And many don't know or remember but around the same time as DVD was the Digital VHS known as DVHS that used to output 720P and 1080i. So yes it was already a thing back then, however most DVD players were outputting 480i and the higher end one like these 480P. Then of course came the upscalers and so on. And yes, you are correct, you would have needed an equally capable display. So, it was for the hard core early adopters of technology. I haven't plugged it in to my 120" screen yet but I actually can't wait to have time to do it because I want to compare it with playing regular DVDs on the PS3 both regular and upscaled. At first glance on the small test screen I was truly impressed.
@@RetroRepairGuy Thanks for the reply! I am slightly familiar with the dvhs format from watching plenty of channels that have touched on the subject in the past few years. I’ve always been imagining what, given video cassettes limitations, what’s the highest analog lines of resolution possible? Did anything, even prototypes or drafts/designs, surpass SVHS in terms of resolution? I love messing around with video and audio tape and trying to get the cleanest, sharpest image out of my VHS deck or how close to CD can I get a compact cassette.
Great video and work!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Rudy! An oldie but a goodie!
it is very convenient to repair working products) you would better show the causes of the video freezing problem after 2 - 3 hours of work, that would be interesting
Hi there! The DVD player was not freezing, the colors were washed out and this was originally supposed to be a reference player. If you look at the end I clearly show the comparison. My show is not a repair show, it's a restoration show but when I fix and restore equipment I don't know if it works or not, I just select it and then film if it's working or not and go from there. When I created the show I wanted to stay away from trying to teach electronic repair but I do give occasional advice when restoring equipment. Anything over 25 years of age starts to need some TLC and new caps and my goal is to bring this equipment back to its original glory. Thank you for watching and for the feedback, I do appreciate it.
Hi, thanks for the great video. I own a 7700 and it works (and sounds) great but the CD tray is sluggish to open/close.
What is the part number for the rubber belt you used in the restoration and where can I purchase a few?
Hi! Unfortunately the only part numbers you might get was from an old PRB book but I have one from 2006 and it doesn't even list it. PRB used to make replacement belts. And some people still sell NOS (new old stock) but they'll charge you twenty buck for old rubber and this is not something I suggest you buy because rubber deteriorates over time. There is a company in the UK that makes new belts and have the PRB numbers but mostly for turntables and Cassette players. The solution is actually simple because this is not an important belt like one that drives a motor for a turntable that could cause wow and flutter, this only opens and closes the tray. So, you can get a bag of a hundred assorted belts from aliexpress for two to three dollars and then you select one that is just a tiny bit smaller. The tray is sluggish because the belt is slipping and lost its elasticity. Cleaning the pulleys with alcohol and putting a tighter belt will do the trick and what I did here. You just can put one too tight to prevent the motor from turning. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy Thank you kindly for the informative and speedy response, I will do that. 1 additional question, what liquid cleaner are you using to wipe down the chassis?
@@ivandjdocrodriguez After I cleaned it in the sink with mild dish soap to remove any grease I spray it with 303 Aerospace protectant, the same used in car detailing.
@@RetroRepairGuy Thanks again!
@@ivandjdocrodriguez My Pleasure!
My unit won't recognize CD or DVD when I first power it on. But after about 30 minutes of being powered on I re-open and close with same disc and the disc can be read. What is the problem? Does something need to be lubed? Maybe laser guides? Thanks
Hi Jon. When a laser does not recognize the CD we always start with cleaning it. However, the fact that you tell me it works after 30 minutes, without making any adjustments to the laser, would make me believe it's a voltage problem and we are talking about capacitors because if it was a voltage regulator it would not work after "warming up". For example, the very first PS1 that some audiophiles used for playing music CDs; they would let it "warm up" for a day or two. This problem is only capacitors. The unit should not have to "warm up". It's probably giving the wrong voltage output which is leading to this problem. Before attempting any adjustments, I would recap the power supply, get the service manual and verify what the voltage output should be at those adjustment points.
@@RetroRepairGuy Thank you for your input. I'll take a look. Thanks
Unreal the whole lower chassis was copper!
Hi. Yes truly was and all the screws but I believe it had a coating or mixed with something because it would never tarnish. Thanks for watching!
Very nice. Everton Holtz - Brasil
Hi Everton! Thank you! Nive to see people all the way in Brasil watching!
My Sony DVD Progressive player will only say loading and won't do anything. Any ideas? Ty
Always hard to diagnose without seeing the unit but the first thing that comes to mind is that the laser can't read the table of content and therefore can't load the information. Could be several things like it's not spinning at all, could be dirty, could be belts, the laser might be out of focus, could also be a fault with an IC. I would start with a good cleaning and see if the laser assembly is working. Thanks for watching.
@@RetroRepairGuy Spins like new. I never used it, it's still new. Can you do a video on this unit and show how to clean the laser? Ty
@@jaylongton Hi. In this video the chapter called Cleaning the DVD and changing the belt at 24:02 shows how to do just that.
@@RetroRepairGuy Hi brother, I watched it and it doesn't go into the disassembly, you mentioned it but it doesn't show you doing it. Ty
@@jaylongton Hi. Sorry had not seen your reply. I'm not sure I'll have time to make a separate video for this but I can tell you the disassembly is extremely easy as it's only the shield and four screws holding the whole thing. Starting at 9:15 you can see a close up and then the disassembly of the unit. All the screws are the exact same which also makes it very easy. The only two different screws hold the small black plastic shield over the tray and they are black to match. The ribbon cables you just pull out one by one except for the one on the right it has a little clip that you pull open before pulling the cable out. Everything I show in the Disassembly chapter starting at 7:32 is in the exact order of how I reached the unit, just skip removing the bottom or the back power supply. This unit is very straightforward, uses all the same screws and has lots of space to work. When I reassemble the unit you can skip to 26:50 and start from there, again in this chapter this is the exact order in which I reassembled the unit. While the video goes a little fast for the purposes intended here, I filmed every screw location.
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Hi! Thank you and for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy does every single one of the capacitors need to be replaced for reliability to be probably feasible to expect from the unit? Even if fwiw currently it seems to at first work so far?
Great video. I have an 11y/o Oppo BDP-93 in pristine condition that's been sparingly used and kept in a climate/humidity controlled and smoke-free environment over the past decade. In your opinion, is it time to have a preemptive cap change done?
Hi! For an 11 year old device that's been well taken care of, I would say no recap is needed. Of course a cleaning of the heads yes, but that's just alcohol and qtips. Caps normally have a 15-20 year life span depending on the environment and while there's no guarantee that a capacitor will last that long, unless you see any deterioration in the image quality or any other problems I don't see the need. I would just clean the heads and check the belt that opens the door. Nothing else. Thanks for watching!
Not really copper is it? It would be horribly discoloured by now.
Hi Lawrence. Well Sony does says it is copper but they might have mixed in something or treated it with a coating. It feels very smooth like a varnish so must be what's keeping it from getting discolored. Thanks for watching!
It didn't look half bad on the inside considering its age.
Hi Tony. I saw no signs that anyone had worked on it before or perhaps just a head cleaning at some point. Boards were a bit dirty/dusty but nothing bad. It was really the exterior that was scratched up and I cleaned the boards from having worked on them. But as you saw it needed maintenance and it's outputting an amazing image now. Thanks for watching!
Purchased a unit 6 months ago to use as a CD transport and had been working just fine until yesterday.
Unplugged the unit to move and when I plugged it back in I heard that common pop followed by the electric burn smell. Unit won't power back on and there was another pop when I tried to power on. The power board must have failed but since there are two I don't know which to replace. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi! When you smell burning or hear anything like that, never plug it in again. And don't plug it now until it's repaired as you can continue to damage other parts. At 12:53 in my video you can see this is the main power board with the fuse and relays but then there is another with the voltage regulators you can see it up close at 14:35 . However, you will need to visually inspect first to see if the damage stopped there. It probably did because this unit is well built. Now as for what "popped", could be a capacitor, fuse or more. Check visually if you see any caps that leaked or popped. Also, if the cap popped and you plugged it in again and turned it on and heard another pop, you could have damaged the voltage regulators and more. Mine was working so I did preventative maintenance but if this burned, you'll have some checks to perform. My advice and opinion is that I would just change all the caps on both these boards and test the voltage regulators and diodes and change if in doubt. Remember to opt for same or higher voltage and low ESR for power supplies as I did. A lot of work but if you intend on keeping the unit it might be worth it. PS To test the voltage regulator, remove it from the board to get accurate readings. Thanks for watching!
@@RetroRepairGuy Thanks so much for the quick response and informative answer.
@@kingeo25 My pleasure! I hope it will be fixed, it's a very nice unit. Let me know what happens.
Will do. I've replaced power supply on OG Xbox before but this might be a bit tricky.
If you were stateside and willing I'd pay for you to repair.
Easily replaceable item though but this unit was in good cosmetic condition. Can always keep the casing for another unit if I mess up.
@@kingeo25 This unit is super simple to repair, easier than Xbox. The soldering is easier on the board, there's plenty of space and all the screws are identical so it's hard to make a mistake. If you're not sure get a scrap board and practice before going ahead with the work. Good luck, I'm sure you'll be able to repair it.
You dont happen to have the capasitor list for this service still? Great job as always, im about to do the same to mine. Still working ok but im not one to tempt fate. Im sure it is 10 years overdue..
Love the name BTW! LOL No unfortunately I never make or keep lists as I mostly order in bulk and keep on hand what I need. However the service manual has the entire list. I always recommend it having the manual anyway to make sure no one else has played in it or replaced a part with something else. Also good to have for adjustments and as a guide. This service manual happens to be very detailed. There is even some auto calibration in the hidden service menu. You can get it free here www.manualslib.com/manual/915608/Sony-Dvp-S7700.html There's a few ones online but this one was the most detailed one I found.
Thank You! For both the pointers and the liking of my name lol. It is a holdover from my younger days. In my bid to stay young I have just decided to roll with it.
It's kinda weird living throughout the entire life cycle of a media format. I remember when DVDs came out, and then when Bluray came out, now nobody owns anything and only realize when there's no internet they can't watch movies.
Hi Eric! Excuse me, stop trying to make me feel so old! 😂 I remember when LDs came out! You are right and why I still own LDs, Cassettes, DVDs, Blu-rays, HD-DVDs and more but I have been guilty in the past of having gotten rid of a lot! I made a video about SHTF and how this old gear would keep us going if we had no Internet and stuff like that. ruclips.net/video/E8hyIBlINgc/видео.html Thanks for watching!
My friend have about 20k Vhs, Dvd, Bd collection but he cannot watch the movie which can be watched by me with internet.
I have a old vçr that I got from fretter it's functional but the tape doesn't always pick up in the empty casatte
Hi Bill. Check the pinch roller and/or belts. The best to clean pinch rollers is Rubber Renue but you can use a bit of Alcohol and a swab. Thanks for watching.
Sony was a great company up till 1998 & then they fell off & started making lower quality products at a higher price point. Nothing they make these days is worth there asking price.
Hi! Yes it's true that by the end of the 90s, especially beginning in the noughties Sony's quality took a hit. However I must say that this particular player is really well made, sturdy with good quality boards and caps. Doesn't look like they cut corners on this one which was built in 97-98. Thanks for watching!
Water and PCB traces Dont mix sir. CRC electrical parts cleaner (the can should say plastic safe as well.) Otherwise You do a great job in my opinion
Hi there! Thank you! As for the water, many people have misconception about this because it's electronics. I worked for a company that used to dunk them in water with a solution mix. The copper traces have a coating and they are safe from water. The dishwasher soap is anti-corrosive and actually helps. The key is to really dry the board and never dry it in heat in dishwasher. Of course I know CRC, very expensive to clean stuff this way and does not do as nice of a job in my opinion, especially when cap juice got in everywhere like in the case of the Xbox. Of course, I still judge before putting them in; I won't put in a very old board that was poorly manufactured or plastic either. These were of very high quality and the result speaks for itself. Thanks for watching!
Tiež mám DVP-S7700, má vymenené operačné zosilovače za lepšie, (štúdiová úroveň) čo zvuk posunul výrazne vyššie než je jeho továrensky štandart, ale ani ten nieje vobec zlý. Terraz je ten Sony DVP-S7700 porovnateľný s Mc.Intosh prehrávačmi a to je už naozaj veľmi vysoka úroveň! Mal som ich viac kusov, a toto je dôvod prečo som všetky ostatné predal. Možno aj ľutujem teraz...A nechal som si tento jeden. A ten nedám ani Bohovi 😀
My latest video is out ruclips.net/video/Woo1-DSzc5A/видео.html I restored an old drum machine that was extremely dirty. It's a Yamaha RX5 which is the same model used by many groups in the 80s including a-ha, Prince, Madonna and Vangelis. Hope you enjoy! I worked really hard on it.
Now I can see why pioneer made that copper coated metal framework for the elite electronic series I have a laser disc that’s an pioneer elite. That’s probably why they only use that for high-end expensive models
Hi! Yes I have a Pioneer elite LD as well and a Pioneer elite 7.1 amp. The more expensive stuff really packs more and higher quality components including the case. It's easier and a lot more enjoyable to fix these components as well. Thanks for watching!
No large loss of the option to output 480p, all displays de-interlace, and DVD's are only 480i. ...it is not like a computer, where selecting a higher fidelity outputs a higher fidelity. 480i IS the entire video resolution! ...now the REAL question is the horizontal resolution, which will vary on different DVD codecs.
Hi there! Not sure I completely understand the comment. I think during the narration of the testing I made a mistake when I said it does not offer progressive output. It does not upscale but connecting the unit with the component cables normally outputs a resolution of 480P. Regardless I must say I was impressed with the picture. Thanks so much for watching!
In my country, there's Video CDs aka VCDs
Hi! I mentioned those in the short history in the beginning. Where are you from?
@@RetroRepairGuy Philippines.
It’s not the water that destroys electronics it’s the electricity interacting with the water. When electricity hits water it reacts as friction heating up the water and that heat is what destroys electrical components. As long as you let everything air dry it’ll be fine once you power it up again.
Hi Ryan. Exactly! I've said this many times in my videos. People think electricity but it's not plugged in! And yes I keep telling everyone "air dry" only. I actually remove them from the dishwasher and use an electric air blower to get all the water out of everywhere then let it dry so more and then they look great! Thanks for watching!
Great video, I just subscribed. Just picked up the 7700 super cheap knowing that the unit will not play CDs. (but does play DVDs.) Could it be something simple?
Hi Bob! Welcome to the channel and thank you! So this unit has separate optical units to play CDs and DVDs. Simple, yes and no. You could start with a simple cleaning as shown in my video with alcohol and a swab, could be dirty and having trouble reading the CD. Could also be that the optical unit is not receiving the proper voltage and therefore having trouble focussing for example but that would require troubleshooting. And lastly could be the optical unit itself. In the service manual there is a section that explains how to bring up the service menu and do tests and self calibration. But if you are not sure what you are doing I would ask a technician to do a quick diagnosis. The cleaning you can do yourself in 10 minutes however and worth a try. Thanks for watching!
I would be carefull with the dishwasher, not all components are water tight, like surtain relays
Hi. Yes things like relays could get water inside. I mostly put caps and resistors. However the key is drying. Many large companies refurbish boards with industrial washers.
havent used my sony dvp-s7700 for awhile had it from the start but notice today that the cd tray is closing slowly ... any chance you know the size of the belt ? tried googling for belt info, service manual etc no luck, apart from finding your video ... love this machine will try to grease the tray and change the belt.
Hi! Yeah definitely the belt, as you saw I had the same problem. Unfortunately I did not note the size because I have big packs on hand so I just matched it and chose one just slightly smaller. I have the service manual but it just states part number 3-975-070-01. I took a look just now at my old PRB belt manuals from 2006 and they also have no equivalent to the part number. Your best bet is to purchase a bag of assorted belts from Amazon or Aliexpress, which are the only places selling them anyways these days, and match it. In the future I will try to note sizes and values in descriptions. Thanks for watching.
@@RetroRepairGuy thank you kind sir!, couldn't get any info on 3-975-070-01, will get a bag of belt and will follow your video & attempt to change the belt, still using it with my yamaha dsp-a1 & sony ja20, 20+ year of service, quality built.
@@pingpong4234 My pleasure! This unit caught me by surprise and the quality is outstanding still today! Good luck and don't hesitate to write if you have any questions. I can't always answer right away but I do my best to answer everyone.
Good video. OK, so I only watched from testing as nothing else interests me. I used to love taking things apart and repairing stuff,, but now my eyes are shot (for about 7 years now,) I just throw whatever is broken away and buy another if I want to use the electronic thing again. But, everything I do now is on PC I have no stand alone cd plyer, DVD player or anything anymore. Apart from 2 Vita games consoles and 2 Vita TV's. everything else is PC based. I did buy a new TV about a year ago which died on me a couple of weeks back, so I just got a new one and took the other down to the garbage men. What was wrong with it? I never knew. It's easier and safer just to get a new one or a refurbished whatever is broken. Well, for me anyway.
Hi there! I put chapters so people can watch the sections they like if they don't want to hear me bable. Fixing is not for everyone and I can tell you it's also hard for my eyes as well at times. I never used to use a magnifying glass and now using it too long gives me headaches. Yes it's much easier to throw but I just hate throwing out stuff, especially old and hard to find and rather fix it. Thanks for watching!
Great video! At 14:42, why do those 3 diodes have kinks in their legs?
Hi there! Thank you very much. I had not noticed them on this board until you pointed it out but I can tell you this is original from the manufacturer and was not replaced. Sometimes there's a space issue and I've done that myself if a capacitor's legs didn't quite align with the hole but in this case it looks like they were all bent prior to installation at the same height to keep them away from the board while making a neat and even installation of the diodes. Thanks for watching!
Hi, I've owned an S7700 for a couple of weeks now, and all was working fine. I've watched 4 or 5 region 2 UK DVDs since I've set it up. However, just now it has started refusing to play my region 2 discs, saying playing is prohibited in this area?? I have a single region 1 DVD, which I inserted, and it played fine. So, have you any idea why it has changed to region 1 and locked itself? Can I change the region back to 2? Such a strange thing to happen?? If you could help me in any way, I'd be very grateful as I love this DVD player! I really hope you might be able to help me?
Hi Matt! I have no simple answer for this. DVD players are normally factory locked to the region. However, there are many "hacks" for many different players. I'm wondering if your player was ever modified or "hacked" in any way that had set it to Region 0 (which plays all regions) and a certain DVD made it lock to 1. Some people claimed they could change the region on this player by pressing for example 002 then STOP on the remote. Others claimed to hold the number down for a few seconds and when they let go the unit shuts off and then when you power it up again it would be in that region.
The following is at your own risk:
There is also an old document here that explains a hardware hack to make it permanently region free:
web.archive.org/web/20031004105909/www.techtronics.com/files/pdfs/sony-7700.pdf
Also you can enter test mode by pressing TITLE+CLEAR+POWER on the remote. This should bring up a menu. In the list there should be selection 0-6. Number 5 should be "Version Information". This should display two things under "SYScon" a Version number (1.5 to 1.8) and what Region the player is in. Older versions prior to 1.8 had trouble playing movies like The Matrix.
Now if your version is not 1.8, according to Service Bulletin 43R2 you can get an upgrade to 1.8 from Sony regardless of warranty status. There is no way to get the file or do this yourself. When they do this they also could set it back to your Region 5. This of course is the safest way. I hope any of this helps and thanks for watching!
PS One last thing. If ever you manage changing the Region with the remote. I cannot confirm this but was thinking there might be a maximum number of times you can switch. The old DVD players in computers were set this way. You could change region but after like five times, whatever last region you had it was locked to. Just a thought.
@@RetroRepairGuy Hi, and firstly, thank you for your quick and very helpful reply! I continued doing some research after I posted to you, and discovered some of the stuff you mentioned, like getting into the service menu etc. I did see a few posts about tad Techtronics hardware mod, but the links I was using to the pdf were dead, so thank you very much for providing a working link to that.
I'm not feeling like I want to risk such an involved looking mod myself, but I have sent a message to Sony support, so will just keep my fingers crossed that they may be able to help me.
I'll have a tinker myself with it and let you know how I get on. I really hope I can continue using it though, as I really love this machine! It is in mint condition, in champagne gold, and I bought an original remote for it too, plus it sounds great as a standalone CD player! It's no use to me locked to region 1 though!
Thanks once again for your time in replying to me, it's very much appreciated. Amazing job on the restoration too! I watched all of it!
@@mattpburke My pleasure and please keep me posted, I would love to know the outcome. One thing I mentioned is that Sony should update to latest version regardless of warranty status. Tell them you can't watch movies like The Matrix. Hopefully they still have a technician that can do the work and switch you back to your Region.
Why not upgrade it to a Bluerade player?
Hi. Not sure how I would do that and would require changing the whole laser assembly and reprogram unit. I think it's better purchasing another thrift store $10 Bluray and fix it instead. Thanks for watching.
A Playstation 2 was cheaper than one of these early DVD players.
About $300 instead of $900.
People bought up Playstation 2's like hot cakes when they first came out.
Not only could it play games, but DVD's, too.
Hi! Yes they did and was the same with the PS3 when I purchased it but the PS3 was considered a high end player for Blu-rays. However, sometimes the all in one doesn't do to well and in other cases like my Xbox, when I want to see a movie I sit there through an hour of updates since I hadn't played in a while. Also this player was definitely worth its price in terms of both build and image quality. Thanks for watching!
Old enough it definitely doesn't play MP3 audio CDs.
This player came out in 1999. Actually MP3 was invented before this player came out and Sony was part of one of the MPEG Audio development groups back in 1989. However there might have been many reasons not to include it. Sony was always one for backing the copyrights and secondly this was a high end player which might have defied the purpose since MP3 would not give you the high fidelity sound that should come out of this unit. Furthermore from 1998 on, all developers of MP3 encoders, rippers and decoders or players had to pay a licensing fee to the Fraunhofer Society who held the patent.
If you're watching this video looking for a high quality DVD player but want a cheaper easier option buy a ps3
Hi Jared. Yeah I said it to someone else in the comments, the original FAT PS3 was/is an amazing player that actually used to be amongst the top players in Home Theater magazines as a truly high end Blu-ray player. However, in my opinion, I tried several regular DVDs and found that it didn't always shine in that department and I found this particular player, made by the same company, to really shine as you can see in the end results. I will do more testing once I get the time and hook it up to my 120" screen.
The XB1X is supposedly a really nice HTPC too even still, moreso because of having a 4K BD player onboard.
@@DFX4509B I tried the XB1S as a 4K player and I have no complaints but all in all I have a preference for separate players rather than using one in a Game Console. When I haven't used my console in a while I have to go through a half hour of updates before I can slip my movie in to watch it.
Dishwasher tabs can corrode aluminium and copper. Also, you are potentially contaminating your dishwasher with lead and heavy metals. Not ideal for something that you and your family are also using to clean the things that you cook/eat with. 🙄
Hi David! Well first the board's copper is not exposed and has a coating over it. Aluminum itself is said to be safe with dishwasher tabs. Many of the tabs contain salts with Alkali known as Sodium Hydroxide that reacts with the grease, one of its uses in industries is in degreasing metals and washes away. And while I am not a chemist, I read that they also protect the metal parts of the dishwasher from acid corrosion. I'm not sure what I would be contaminating my dishwasher with as it's only dust/dirt and flux on the boards and it all drains out. Thanks for watching!
you lost me before "without further ado."
Oh well sorry about that! This is also why I include chapters for people who just want to see the repair/restoration and nothing else.
These older players only do 480i. Better to find an Oppo DVD player.
Hi. This player has component out and capable of outputting 480P as long as the TV/monitor supported it. Granted it's still 480 but it outputs a very crisp image. Thanks for watching.
When it comes to the dishwasher… Pretty much the exact process as the big industrial board repair companies. All of the major repair houses wash them when they come in.
Obviously getting things good and dry is really important. The only sketchy areas…. are things like transformers and inductors… Anywhere Water can wick into tiny hard to reach places.
But this is easily solved with good airflow. And sometimes a bit of compressed air. In in my lab…. I usually opt for 99% alcohol, Followed by airflow. The alcohol penetrates the same areas as water…. It binds to the water and speeds up evaporation. Followed by a few hours in a specialized evaporation cabinet I built. Basically just an old chest freezer with a heating element and extremely high airflow duct fans. Like those used in telecom and server cabinets.
The cabinet is capable of a higher temperatures… But I keep things low and barely warm. Nowhere near exceeding normal operating temperatures of the circuit.
In my lab, I focus on component level board repair for industrial and government clients. I specialize in test equipment repair, calibration, and other metrology related tasks.
It happened completely by accident. Was building vintage reproduction guitars and amps for the past 15 years full-time. And I hated electronics! Then about 8 years ago I got shocked so badly that it threw me against my wife’s car. And it left a dent.
I was so ignorant…. I wasn’t even aware capacitors could store a charge long term. And I was working on a massive welder. One of those huge ones that can be towed behind a vehicle. All of those caps discharged into me ….. and I had a revolutionary idea! and I decided it was time to learn more about electronics. 😂
A few years later I was addicted to test equipment, buying it, fixing it, calibrating it, and chasing those ppm’s. Started to have old friends and clients ask me to repair boards for their industrial equipment and manufacturing stuff. Now here I am five or six years later with a lab full of stuff and I’m as happy as a pig in mud!
You are correct in saying that the only tricky thing is things like transformers. I did get water in the little transformer and there was plastic around. I used a tiny needle to poke a hole in the plastic and I also always use 99% alcohol and did the same as you mentioned and it completely evaporated. I will avoid transformers in the future. As for getting shocked, in the beginning when I was in school learning electronics and working on plugged in TVs I shocked my arm so bad my elbow flew into the wall and made a hole. You would think I would have learned but no, it took another two or three times; I was young!
For me it's not just about fixing, it became a sickness to revive everything falling apart. I was the only kid happy to receive the worst rusted bike at ten years old, taking it apart and painting it instead of riding it. Did the same to my first car, a 64 Belair spending every dime I made restoring it. My mom said as long as I was home and not in street doing other things she was thrilled. I feel peace inside when doing this stuff.
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480p quality, and rec609 color, no thank you. 4K HDR blows crappy DVD away.
Hi CJ. It's a retro repair show where I give tribute to all the old stuff up to the 90s and try to restore them and not about the latest and greatest. Sorry to disappoint but thanks for watching!
Don't use the stock video clips, this doesn't add anything.
Hi! At times when explaining the history it's important to use some stock footage as "visual aids" otherwise you would be staring at a blank screen. Most of the footage in the history was from old 80s DVD factories, the others I filmed of the interior of the unit. I believe I used a total of four clips of a second or two each, the other is from my wife in our Home Theater. Thanks for watching.
@@RetroRepairGuy 0:52 - if your viewers need such visual aid you must think they are retarded?
No one ever needs to see such clip and the fact that it exists is a sign that there is something seriously wrong with our civilization.
"Still worth $1,500"
No.
DVD players are now known as vintage 🙄
Hi. Vintage is normally a recognized adjective for something that is over 20-25 years old up to around 80-90 years at which point it becomes an antique. The DVD player was manufactured in 1997 and released in 98 making it 26 years old. So, yes it is "vintage". Same goes for the original Xbox. I think at my age I also can't get myself to come to terms with the fact that a DVD player is a thing of the past but it truly is. Thanks for watching.
It's a misconception that low esr audio grated caps are better than standard.
Both have there own caractaristics used for different applications.
Hi Ruben. When designing any circuits the ideal is to always have the lowest ESR possible. Manufacturers don't use cheap or standard capacitors because it's designed for that application. In standard capacitors the dielectric is made of plastic or ceramic whereas in audio caps it's made of a layer of aluminum oxide. It all comes down purely to cost. For example, replacing all the capacitors with Film Capacitors would work and give you better sounding audio but the cost would be astronomical. When it comes to a power supply the better the quality of the power supply, the better it will sound and that means also using the lowest ESR you can find. So it's not just that "audio caps" are designed for audio but that audio caps have very low ESR. Often times they are also rated for higher temperature and have a longer life span. There are other lines from Nichicon, for example the UCY line, that I used in a switching power supply fixing a VCR but it was for High Ripple Current and rated for 12K hours and 105 degrees and is more expensive. Standard basically is just the cheapest most cost effective there is. So by default audio caps, having low ESR, will always be better than "standard" capacitors and that is not a misconception but a fact. Thanks for watching.
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Generally, low ESR can be used to replace general purpose capacitors, but there are situations where the low ESR capacitor could cause oscillation due to the use of a finicky regulator.
Это не ремонт а помвка простая!
Hi. This is a complete recap of the boards and if you watch until the end you will see the comparison of the two images at 32:45. Thanks for watching!
Even Sony ES is Chinese dog poop in that era..
Hi David! This unit was built in Japan and I must say the build quality of this unit is outstanding. Very sturdy, thick traces and boards while being considered a reference player at the time. Thanks for watching.
Передайте автору,чтоб по русски говорил.
Hi. Sorry I don't understand the comment it translates in Google to "Tell the author to speak Russian."
Спасибо за видео.
@@ELEMENT241987 You're welcome. Thanks for watching! (Пожалуйста. Спасибо за просмотр)