Sony DVP-S560D "No Disc" Error message

[Alex Gudkov]

Hi!
I've got a problem :(
My 2 years old DVP-S560D player doesn't recognize any discs. I'm getting "No
Disc" Error message for all kinds of discs (DVD or CD). It worked just fine
without any problems during 2 years. I tried to clean Laser Lens with lens
cleaner, but player did not accept this disc neither. I heard that there is
a procedure "laser alignment " which could fix this problem, but I don't
know how to do it...
So... If somebody know what this problem about, please reply
Thank you
Alex

[Tyronne Foy]

This procedure appeared a few weeks ago for calibration Sony 560D.
Credit JDMoose. It worked for me after I got a decent, error free
"Single Layer" DVD.

Note: Most single layer DVDs have a "silvery" finish like audio cd's &
Dual Layer DVD's have a "brassy, bronze , copper or gold" finish.

Tyronne

Before you start, have ready at least two dual layer DVDs (RSDL) and two
single layer DVDs.
The reason of having two of each type disc is that the player might produce
an error message on one of the discs due to some imperfection and you will
have another to fall back on the second disc. You can also run the audio CD
calibration if you want. The calibration procedure for a SACD disc will be
skipped. The apparent ability of Sony DVD players to play Super Audio
Compact Discs is an undocumented feature and I have not heard of anyone
reporting on this
feature.

HOW TO PERFORM THE CALIBRATION
Make sure that the DVD player is turned OFF and in the stand-by mode with
the little red LED glowing above the on/off button.
To enter the service mode/test mode, press Title, Clear, and Power on the
remote.
This will produce the following menu:
Test Mode Menu
0. Syscon Diagnosis
1. Drive Auto Adjustment
2. Drive Manual Operation
3. Mecha Aging
4. Emergency History
5. Version Information
6. Video Level Adjustment

Exit: POWER Key
What each item does:
Syscon Diagnosis = Leave this for service technicians.
Drive Auto Adjustment = Automatically calibrates DVDs and CDs.
Drive Manual Operation = Manually calibrates DVDs and CDs with prompts for
permission to skip, execute and/or proceed after each adjustment is made or
skipped. Offers a fascinating look at all of the many adjustments made, but
this method is time consuming.
Mecha Aging = Allows auto repeat mode for testing purposes.
Emergency History = Shows the number of hours on your machine.
Version Information = Shows firmware version.
Video Level Adjustment = Test pattern.
Press #1 (Drive Auto Adjustment) on the remote and the following menu will
appear: (note SACD may not be on the menu)
Drive Auto Adjustment
0. All
1. DVD-SL
2. CD
3. DVD-DL
4. SACD

Exit: RETURN
Press #1 (DVD-SL) on the remote and insert a Single Layer DVD when the
drawer opens.
Even though you may be interested in calibrating only a dual-layer DVD, do
not skip the single-layer calibration procedure. For some reason, the
player
prefers to first calibrate a single-layer DVD before proceeding to a
dual-layer disc. Error messages may result if the single-layer calibration
procedure is not performed first.
Press the enter key and the machine will begin to calibrate all of the
playback features. When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen
instructions to return to the above menu.
When the Drive Auto Adjustment menu returns, press #3 (DVD-DL) on the
remote
and insert a Dual Layer DVD when the drawer opens. Follow the instructions
as noted above.
When calibration is completed, follow the onscreen instructions to exit
from
the Test Mode Menu. Now you can turn the player back on and try your dual
layer discs to see if the layer change has improved.
If you have any concerns about trying this service mode calibration, leave
it for an authorized service facility.

[Vikram]

Hi,

I am having the same issue, but when I tried the auto-calibration,

I recieved a message,

SLED on
Error!!!

Can you please help on what my next steps should be!

I'd hate to retire this player in just over a year.

Vikram

[Paul]

"Tyronne Foy" <tf...@infi.net> wrote in message
news:3D2978CE...@infi.net...

> This procedure appeared a few weeks ago for calibration Sony 560D.
> Credit JDMoose. It worked for me after I got a decent, error free
> "Single Layer" DVD.

Hi,

I have the same problem with my Samsung 711. It has troubles playing about
30% of all gold tinted discs.

Do you know where I could find similar instructions to calibrate my DVD?

Thanks,
Paul