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NWBadger · 11-29-2002, 09:30 AM

My Sony DVP-S530D has served me well for a few years, and it still does the job, except for one glitch: It no longer lets me turn off closed captioning. Every DVD I play plays with the English subtitles on, even after I "turn them off" using the menu system with the remote.

Can this be repaired cheaply -- say, with the replacement of a cheap chip -- or would I end up spending as much on the repair as I would on a new player? Any ideas, anyone?

***chlngr1970*** · 11-29-2002, 05:37 PM

I would doubt anything on a DVD player can be replaced "cheaply" due to the simple fact the labor rates range anywhere from $50-$100us an hour. I would go to a shop that will give you an estimate. If that estimate is acceptable, then every one is happy.

good luck.

j

NotaNumber · 11-29-2002, 08:22 PM

Unfortunately most shops these days charge a minimum "diagnostic" fee, applicable to any actual repairs. They ususally charge in the $40-60 range.

Jellodyne · 11-30-2002, 04:19 AM

You may want to contact Sony, particularly if you have a local service center like we do here in Minneapolis. It may be as simple as a firmware upgrade, which shouldn't cost too much. The 530D is still a decent player, particularly if you have a 5.1 'ready' receiver.

NWBadger · 12-01-2002, 12:01 AM

Thanks. I found out that Sony service centers' fixed price to repair this player is $132. Since I can get a new Pioneer DV-353K for $119 including shipping, the repair isn't worth it. But I am going to e-mail Sony to ask whether they offer a free firmware upgrade that might fix this problem.

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Originally posted by Jellodyne
You may want to contact Sony, particularly if you have a local service center like we do here in Minneapolis. It may be as simple as a firmware upgrade, which shouldn't cost too much. The 530D is still a decent player, particularly if you have a 5.1 'ready' receiver.

jonathan_little · 12-01-2002, 12:32 AM

That's a bummer. A coworker of mine sent a broken Sony DVD player back to them (while under warranty) and instead of fixing the machine, they just sent her a new one. I believe that all it cost her was the price to box it up and ship the broken unit to them.

The Pioneer won't let you down. I've had a DV-440 for a year now and it's played everything I've put in it without a glitch.

NotaNumber · 12-02-2002, 12:38 AM

...other than the chroma bug...

tomdkat · 12-02-2002, 09:11 PM

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Originally posted by NotaNumber
...other than the chroma bug...

... that his Sony probably had anyway....

Peace.....

jonathan_little · 12-04-2002, 01:11 AM

I've examined the damn Toy Story titles forever, and I haven't been able to see the chroma bug. :p

tomdkat · 12-04-2002, 04:47 AM

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Originally posted by jonathan_little
I've examined the damn Toy Story titles forever, and I haven't been able to see the chroma bug. :p

A LOT of people can't see it either. Unfortunately, there are some people whose eyes are VERY sensitive to it and it's very annoying to them. I'm glad I don't fall into that category....

Peace...

11-29-2002, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
NWBadger Supporting Actor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Washington state	Sony DVD player repair? My Sony DVP-S530D has served me well for a few years, and it still does the job, except for one glitch: It no longer lets me turn off closed captioning. Every DVD I play plays with the English subtitles on, even after I "turn them off" using the menu system with the remote. Can this be repaired cheaply -- say, with the replacement of a cheap chip -- or would I end up spending as much on the repair as I would on a new player? Any ideas, anyone?

11-29-2002, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	I would doubt anything on a DVD player can be replaced "cheaply" due to the simple fact the labor rates range anywhere from $50-$100us an hour. I would go to a shop that will give you an estimate. If that estimate is acceptable, then every one is happy. good luck. j __________________ "The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return" Christian, Moulin Rouge

11-30-2002, 04:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jellodyne Actor Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN, US	You may want to contact Sony, particularly if you have a local service center like we do here in Minneapolis. It may be as simple as a firmware upgrade, which shouldn't cost too much. The 530D is still a decent player, particularly if you have a 5.1 'ready' receiver. __________________ DO NOT SIT NEXT TO DENIS!

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11-29-2002, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
NotaNumber I paid for this! Join Date: May 2002	Unfortunately most shops these days charge a minimum "diagnostic" fee, applicable to any actual repairs. They ususally charge in the $40-60 range.

12-01-2002, 12:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
jonathan_little Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	That's a bummer. A coworker of mine sent a broken Sony DVD player back to them (while under warranty) and instead of fixing the machine, they just sent her a new one. I believe that all it cost her was the price to box it up and ship the broken unit to them. The Pioneer won't let you down. I've had a DV-440 for a year now and it's played everything I've put in it without a glitch.

12-02-2002, 12:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
NotaNumber I paid for this! Join Date: May 2002	...other than the chroma bug...

12-04-2002, 01:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
jonathan_little Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	I've examined the damn Toy Story titles forever, and I haven't been able to see the chroma bug. :p