Sony DVP-FX701 User Manual
© 2004 Sony Corporation
DVP-FX701
Operating Instructions
Portable
CD/DVD Player
2-149-222-01(1)
WARNING
2
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this
CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This CD/DVD player is CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
This label is located on the bottom of the unit.
Important Safety Instructions
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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Precautions
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-FX701
Serial No.______________
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Precautions (continued)
• The power requirements and power consumption of this
unit are indicated on the AC power adaptor. Check that
the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your total
power supply.
On safety
• Caution – The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the player and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 9.8V (external
power input) jack.
On temperature increases
• Heat may build up while charging or during extented use.
This is not a malfunction.
• If the surrounding temperature is very high, the protective
function will turn off the player automatically.
Leave the player in a cool location for about 30 minutes
before using it again.
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any
other AC power adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
• If the AC power adaptor causes interference to radio
reception, move it away from the radio.
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with wet hands.
• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even
if the player itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet.To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Should the AC power cord need to be changed, have it
done at a qualified service shop only.
• Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.
Polarity of the plug
Wall outlet
AC plug adaptor
AC-FX100
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Precautions (continued)
On the rechargeable battery
• Charge the rechargeable battery before you start using it.
• Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery
terminals of the player and rechargeable battery.
• Do not short the terminals.
• Do not open the terminal covers of the player.
• Do not leave the battery in a place subject to direct
sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed.
• Keep the battery dry.
•
Use only the rechargeable battery(NP-FX100) supplied
with this player(DVP-FX701). Other rechargeable batteries
supplied with other models cannot be used with this player.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not incinerate.
• Dispose of used batteries promptly.
To dispose of the rechargeable battery
• Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery
used to power this product. Please consult with your local
authority.
To store the rechargeable battery
The rechargeable battery is consumed gradually as time
elapses even if is not used. In order to prevent the battery
from deteriorating, store the rechargeable battery as follows:
• Remove the rechargeable battery from the player after
use.
• Use up the battery completely on the player before storing it.
• Keep the rechargeable battery in a cool location to prevent it from deteriorating.
• Charge and use the rechargeable battery at least once in
6 months.
On charging the rechargeable battery
• Heat may build up in the rechargeable battery while
charging. This is not a malfunction.
• When the battery life of a fully charged rechargeable battery becomes about half the normal life, you may need to
replace the battery with a new one.
• Disconnect the rechargeable battery from the player as
soon as the battery has been charged. Leaving it connected may result in reduced battery performance.
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Precautions (continued)
On handing the player
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do not touch it. If
you do so, the lens may be damaged and the player will
not operate properly.
• Place the player in a location with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the player.
• Do not put any heavy object on top of the player. The
player and the discs may be damaged.
• Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, on an unlevel surface, or in a car with its windows closed.
• Do not wrap the player in a cloth or blanket during use as
it may cause malfunction or serious accidents.
• If the player causes interference to radio or television
reception, turn off the player or move it away from the
radio or television.
• Keep the player and discs away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• If the player is brought directly from a cold to warm location, or is placed in a very damp place, moisture may condense on the lenses of the player. Should this occur, the
player may not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and leave the player for about half an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g, heart, square, star)
cannot be player on this player. Do not use discs.
• While operating, do not move,shake or otherwise allow
any shock to the player. It may cause a malfunction.
• Use this player in a stable, horizontal position where it is
not subject to vibration.
• Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when you open
the lid.
• When you move the player, take out any discs in the
player. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
It’s too
warm!
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On handing the LCD screen
• The LCD is manufactured using high precision technology.
You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright
points(red,blue,green) that continuously appear on the
LCD.This is a normal result of the manufacturing process
and does not indicate a malfunction.
• Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on it. This could
cause a malfunction.
• Using the player in low temperature conditions may produce a residual image on the screen. This is not a malfunction. When the player returns to normal temperature,
the screen returns to normal.
• A residual image may appear on the screen if the same
image is displayed for a lengthy period of time. The residual image disappears in a while.
If you are going to leave the player for a long time, turn off
the power.
• The screen becomes warm during operation. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
On headphones
Preventing hearing damaged
Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Caring for others
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to
hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people
around you.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with
very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is
played.
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and headphones while
driving,cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may
create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can
also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high
volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings.
You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not install the monitor display where viewable by the
driver.
• Some states restrict the use of monitors and televisions in
vehicles. Where use is permitted, the units should not be
installed or operated so as to be viewable by the driver.
Precautions (continued)
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Precautions (continued)
On transportation
• When you transport this player, use the original carton
box and packing materials.
• Before you move this player, make sure to remove any
discs from the player.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may
cause a malfunction.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.You
can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call to 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution:
•
Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F
(60°C) such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct
sunlight.
• This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product
may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal
or recycling Electronics Industries Alliance.
(http://www.eiae.org)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video
image or on-screen display image on your television
screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you risk permanent damage to
your television screen. Plasma Display Panel televisions
and projection televisions are especially susceptible to
this.
On handling discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not
touch the surface.
• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
On storing discs
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the
car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
On cleaning discs
• Fingerprints or dust on a disc may cause the image or
sound quality to deteriorate. Use clean discs.
• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth from the center out.
• If the disc is very dirty, first wipe it with a damp cloth, then
wipe it again with a dry cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially, available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for
vinyl LPs.
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Notes about the Discs
About This Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
remote.You can also use the controls on the player if they
have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• Some DVD video discs have functions that may not be
explained in this owner’s manual. Therefore, some instructions may differ from this owner’s manual, and there may
be extra instructions. In this case, follow the instructions displayed on the LCD screen or package.
• “ ” may appear on the LCD screen during operation.
This icon means the function explained in this owner’s
manual is not available on that specific DVD video disc.
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Table of Contents
Introductions
❏ WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
❏ Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
❏ Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
❏ Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
❏ About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
❏ Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
❏ Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
❏ Identification of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-17
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-17
❏ Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20
AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-21
Basic Operations
❏ Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-26
Basic Playback
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-23
Stopping Play
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Resume Play
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Screen Saver
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Pause
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Skipping Chapters and Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To Scan at Fast Forward or Fast Reverse Playback . . . . . . .26
Playing in Slow-Motion
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Operation Using GUI Menu Icons
❏ General Information about GUI Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
❏ Detailed Description of each GUI Menu Icon . . . . . . . . . .28-29
Advanced Operations
❏ Using a Title Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
❏ Using a DVD Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
❏ Changing Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
❏ Changing Audio Soundtrack Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
❏ Viewing from another Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
❏ 3D Surround Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
❏ Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36
❏ Random Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
❏ Program Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39
❏ Operation
with Audio CD and MP3 discs
. . . . . . . . . . . . .40-42
❏
Operation with JPEG discs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44
Initial Settings
❏ Selection of Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
❏ Selecting Disc Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
❏ Selecting Rating Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
❏ Selecting an Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
❏ Selecting the TV Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
❏ Selecting the Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
❏ Selecting Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52
❏ Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
❏ Table of Languages and their Code Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . .54
❏ Area Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-56
Connections
❏ Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
❏
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Digital decoder
. .58
❏ Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a Dolby Pro Logic
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
❏ Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a DTS decoder . . .60
❏
Connecting to an amplifier equipped with a digital audio input . .
61
Reference
❏ To use the player with car battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . .62-64
❏ Disc Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
❏ Copyright Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
❏ Before Calling Service Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-69
❏ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-71
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Identification of Controls
Main Unit
BRIGHT
COLOR
LCD MODE
TOPMENU
MENU
RETURN
PUSH
ENTER
DISPLAY
OPEN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1. LCD screen
2. Speaker
3. COLOR control slide (page 21)
4. BRIGHT control slide (page 21)
5. LCD MODE (page 22)
NORMAL → FULL → ZOOM → OFF
6. TOP MENU (page 30)
Displays the title menu.
7. MENU (page 30)
Displays menu programs.
8. B/V/v/b button, ENTER button
9. RETURN button
10. DISPLAY (page 27-29)
Operation mode display.
11. OPEN button (page 21)
Push this button to open the Disc lid.
12. Disc Lid
NOTE:
Place a disc with the playback side down on the
spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc so
it goes into position.
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Identification of Controls (continued)
Main Unit
POWER /HOLD
VOLUME PHONES AUDIO VIDEO LINE SELECT
IN OUT
12 3456
7891011
12 13
1. Display Window
See details on next page.
2.
POWER and HOLD switch
To turn off the power, you need to press the
POWER switch for at least one second. This is to
prevent the player from being accidentally turned
off.
HOLD switch
• The hold function locks the buttons on the DVD player so that
they will not work if accidentally touched.
• To enable, slide the HOLD switch on the left side of the DVD
player to the HOLD position.
• To disable, slide the switch back to its original position.
3. PREV/NEXT buttons (page 25)
4. PLAY button (page 21)
5. PAUSE button (page 25)
6. STOP button
7. VOLUME dial (page 21)
8. PHONES connector
Connect the supplied Headphone Y-Splitter to
connect two sets of headphones at the same
time.
Note that the volume will drop when two sets of
headphones are connected.
9. AUDIO IN/OUT/ OPTICAL OUT connector
(page 57)
10. VIDEO IN/OUT connector (page 57)
11. LINE SELECT switch (page 57-61)
12. S-VIDEO OUT connector (page 57)
13. DC IN 9.8V connector (page 18)
Connect the AC adaptor.
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Identification of Controls (continued)
H
Display Window
Disc type
Battery remaining indicator
Repeat mode
When playing back a DVD: Playing time of the
current title or current Title/ Chapter number
(Press PLAY button while playing disc. Title/
Chapter number appears for 2 seconds.)
When playing back a VIDEO CD with Playback
Control(PBC): Playing time of the current track.
When playing back a CD, or VIDEO CD(without
PBC): Playing time of the current track and cur-
rent track number.
When playing back a DATA CD(JPEG):
Current track number.
Playing status
NOTES:
• “MP3” and “CD” are displayed in the Display
Window when a Data-Disc is played.
• Data-Discs are discs that contain MP3 or
JPEG files.
Disc type Indication
1. DVD : DVD
2. CD (CDDA) : CD
3. VCD : VCD
4. Data-Disc : CD and MP3
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Identification of Controls (continued)
Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the player using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA(R6) batteries (supplied) by matching
the and ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment. When using the remote, point it
at the remote sensor on the player.
Insert the end first
NOTES:
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
Identification of Controls (continued)
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Remote Control
AUDIO
PREV NEXT
CLEAR
PLAY PAUSE STOP
SET UP
SCAN
TOP MENU
MENU
DISPLAY RETURN
SLOW
REPEAT
RANDOM
A-B
PROGRAM
ANGLE
123
654
7
8
0
9
DVD PORTABLE
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
20
1. AUDIO button (page 32)
2. ANGLE button (page 33)
3. REPEAT button (page 35)
4. PROGRAM button (page 38-39)
5. RANDOM button (page 37)
6. A-B button (page 36)
7. PREV/NEXT button (page 25)
8. SCAN/SLOW button (page 26)
9. CLEAR button
10. PLAY button
11. * TOP MENU button (page 30)
12. DISPLAY button (page 27-29)
13. POWER button
14. NUMBER buttons
15. SET UP button (page 45)
9
18
19
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Identification of Controls (continued)
16. STOP button
17. MENU button
Use the MENU button to display the menu
screen included on a DVD disc.
To operate a menu screen, follow the
instructions in “Using a DVD Menu” (page 30).
18. PAUSE button
19. B/V/v/b button, ENTER button
(up, down, left, right) for use in highlighting a
selection on a GUI menu screen, TOP MENU
and MENU screen.
20. RETURN button
* TOP MENU button:
Use the TOP MENU button to display the title screen
included on DVD video discs. To operate a menu
screen, follow the instructions in “Using a Title Menu”
(page 30)
Power Connections
18
AC power Adaptor
VOLUME PHONES AUDIO VIDEO LINE SELECT
IN OUT
To DC IN 9.8V
AC power adaptor
(supplied)
1
2
3
AC Power cord
To AC outlet
Follow steps 1 to 3 to connect.
When disconnecting, reverse the order.
NOTES:
• When you disconnect the AC power cord, be sure to stop playback.
• Disconnecting the AC power cord during playback may cause a malfunction.
Power Connections (continued)
Introductions
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Battery Pack
You can use the NP-FX100 rechargeable battery pack
(supplied) to enjoy the player when an AC outlet is not
available.
• Charge the battery pack before using it for the first
time.
A
Attaching the battery pack (supplied)
1.Match the hooks of the battery pack into the holes
on the bottom of the player.
2.Press and slide the battery pack until the hooks
click.
NOTES:
• Do not detach the battery pack during playback.
• Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
A
Detaching the battery pack
1.Press the RELEASE switch
2.Slide the battery pack until the hooks click.
1
2
RELEASE Switch
1
2
Hooks
NOTE:
If you use the battery pack separately to the main
unit, use the tab on the player to keep the player
from tipping over.
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Power Connections (continued)
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Charging the battery pack
1. Attach the battery pack to the player.
2. Connect the AC power adaptor to the player and
then plug into an AC outlet.
3. During recharging, charge indicator is red.
If recharging is complete, charge indicator
changes to green color.
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Confirm the battery charge on the unit’s display
window
• If using the AC adaptor, battery display does not
appear.
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Recharging and play times
* When Brightness control is set to “–”.
NOTES:
• Recharging times shown above depend on operating
conditions.
• When the power is ON, you cannot charge the
battery.
• Charge the battery at a temperature of +5°C (+41°F)
to +35°C (+95°F).
The charging time may vary, depending on the
surrounding temperature.
• If the surrounding temperature is higher than approximately 86°F (30°C), the player’s temperature will rise
and the battery may not begin to charge as soon as
you turn off the player. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will begin to automatically charge as soon
as the surrounding temperature or the temperature of
the player drops.
VOLUME P HON ES AUDIO VIDEO LINE SELECT
IN OUT
Battery Pack
Charge indicator
Player
AC adaptor cord insert
jack (DC IN 9.8V)
Recharging Play time
with player LCD On LCD Off
Approx. Approx. Approx.
2.6 hours 3 hours* 5 hours
Full Low
Recharge
Playing a Disc
Basic Operation
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- Prepare the power supply.
1.Open the outer cover and slide the POWER
switch to the left to turn the unit on.
Power indicator lights and then the indicator will disappear after 5 seconds.
2.
Press OPEN to open the disc lid and insert a disc
with the side you want to play label up. Close the
disc lid by hand.
• If the disc is placed in upside down (and it is a single-
sided disc), “NO DISC” or “DISC ERROR” appears on
the LCD screen.
• If you insert an audio CD, the CD indicator lights up in
the display window.
• After playing back all of the chapters in the title, the
DVD player automatically stops and returns to the
menu screen.
3.Press PLAY to start play.
4.Adjust the volume.
NOTES:
• Place a disc with the playback side down on the
spindle, and push gently on the center of the disc
so it goes into position.
•
Confirm LCD MODE position by pressing LCD
MODE button.
• If no picture appears on the LCD, check that the
LINE SELECT switch is set to LINE OUT mode.
Adjusting color intensity
• Use the COLOR control slide –/+ to adjust the color
shade.
– ; black and white
+ ; color
• Power consumption increases with the level of color.
Adjusting the brightness
Use the BRIGHT control slide –/+ to adjust the
brightness.
– ; dark
+ ; light
Basic Playback
DVD VCD CD
1
2
3
4
BRIGHT
COLOR
LCD MODE
Playing a Disc (continued)
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Changing the size of the picture
Use the LCD MODE button to change the picture mode. The mode is shown on the unit’s display window as
follows.
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The picture mode and size
The picture shown on the LCD depends on the display mode and the size recorded on the disc.
NOTES:
• If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select OFF to conserve power.
• The LCD is turned off if you close the unit.
• Horizontal lines may appear in the picture when the mode is switched to ZOOM, but this is not an indication
of a malfunction.
Mode
Software
Wide-screen
Regular (4:3)
Regular (4:3),
Letterbox
NORMAL
Full screen
Screen with
blackbands on
the right and
left
The picture is
surrounded by
a black frame.
FULL
Full screen
The normal
mode screen is
horizontally
enlarged.
The normal
mode screen is
horizontally
enlarged.
ZOOM
Top and bottom
edges are cut
off.
Top and bottom
edges of the
full mode
screen are cut
off.
Full screen
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
DVD VCD CD
Playing a Disc (continued)
Basic Operation
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When a menu screen appears on the LCD
screen.
In case of interactive DVDs with control, a menu
screen appears on the LCD screen.
Press B/V/v/b and press ENTER, or press the
numeric button(s), to select the desired item.
Playback of the selected item begins.
•
For further information, also refer to the jacket or
case of the disc you are playing.
After operation
When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and press
POWER to turn off the DVD player.
NOTES:
•
When “ ” appears on the LCD screen while a
button is pressed, it means that this function is not
available on the disc you are playing.
•
Depending on the DVD disc, some operations may
be different or restricted. Refer to the jacket or
case of the disc you are playing.
Example of interactive
DVD On-Screen Menu
1
2
3
4
OR
Video CD
This contains recordings of pictures and sound
whose quality is on a par with that of video tape.
This player also supports Video CDs with playback
control (Version 2.0).
What is playback control (PBC)?
If a Video CD has “playback control” written on its
disc or jacket, it means that particular scenes or
information can be selected for viewing interactively with the LCD monitor using the menu screen.
DVD VCD CD
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