Sony DVP-FX810 User Manual

Portable
CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

COMPACT

VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO

DVP-FX810

© 2006 Sony Corporation

2-684-485-11(3)

WARNING

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.

CAUTION CLASS 1M VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

This label Is located on the bottom of the unit.

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.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable CD/DVD Player. Before operating this player, please read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed ali 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 appa
ratus (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. Agrounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
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 s
receptacles, and the point where they exit from o
the apparatus. c

11 .Only use attachments/accessories specified by o'

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 anyway, 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

For Customers in the U.S.A
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-FX810
Serial No.________________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes 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 In
terference 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 In
stallation. 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 radlo/TV technician for help.

Precautions (continued)

• The power requirements and power consumption of this
unit are indicated on the AC adaptor. Check that the unit's

operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

On safety

• Caution-The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, the apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and 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 per
sonnel before operating it any further.

• Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 9.5V (external
power input) jack.

• This car adaptor is not intended to be serviced.

Should the product cease to function in its intended

manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer orto be

discarded.

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.

On power sources ■

* Use only the supplied AC adaptor. Do not use any other ^

AC adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

If theAC adaptor causes interference to radio reception,
move it away from the radio.

Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet hands.

Even when the player is turned off, it is still connected to
theAC power source (mains) as long as it remains
connected to the wall outlet.

If you are not going to use the player for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the player from the wall outlet. To dis
connect theAC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.

Should theAC power cord need to be changed, have it
done at a qualified service shop only.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necess
ary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Wall outlet

AC-FX110 —

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AC plug adaptor

(not supplied)

Precautions (continued)

CAUTiON

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above
140° F (60° C) such as in a car parked in the sun or

underdirect suniight.

On the rechargeabie battery

• Charge the battery before you start using it.

• Do not aliow dust to come into contact with the battery
terminais of the piayerand battery.

• Do not short the terminais.

• Do not open the terminai covers of the piayer.

• Do not ieave the battery in a piace subject to direct

sunlight, or in a car with its windows ciosed.

• Keep the battery dry.

• Use oniy the battery(NP-FXIIO) suppiied with this

player(DVP-FX810). Other rechargeabie batteries
suppiied with other modeis cannot be used with

this player. Note that is a danger of expiosion if

battery is incorrectly replaced.

• 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 battery is consumed gradually as time elapses even if
is not used. In order to prevent the battery from
deteriorating, store it as follows:

• Remove the battery from the player after use.
(Even if the player is off, it still uses some power.)

• Use up the battery completely on the player before
storing it.

• Keep the battery in a cool location to prevent it
from deteriorating.

• Charge and use the battery at least once every 6 months.

On charging the rechargeable battery

• Heat may build up in the battery while charging.
This is not a malfunction.

• When the battery life of a fully charged battery becomes
about half the normal life, you may need to replace the
battery with a new one.

• Disconnect the battery from the player as soon as it has
been charged. Leaving it connected may result in reduced
battery performance.

Precautions (continued)

On handling 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 uneven 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.

•Do not Install this equipment In a confined space

such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

If the player Is brought directly from a cold to ■
warm location, or Is placed in a very damp place, 2.
moisture may condense on the lenses of the o
player. Should this occur, the player may not c
operate properly. In this case, remove the disc s.
and leave the player for about half an hour until a
the moisture evaporates.

Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g, heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this player.
Do not use such 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.

Before moving the player, remove the disc from it.

Precautions (continued)

On handling the LCD screen

•Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision

technoiogy and has effective pixeis of 99.99% or more,
biack dots may appear or bright points of iight (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This
is a structural property of the LCD panel and is not 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 fora lengthy period of time. The residual
image disappears in a while.

•If you are going to leave the player fora 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 damage

Avoid using headphones at high volume. Hearing experts
advise against continuous, loud, and extended play. If you
experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or
discontinue use.

Showing consideration for others

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to
hear outside sounds and still be considerate to the people
around you.

On adjusting the volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with
very low level inputs or no audio signal. 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)

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 it.

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, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc or
disc/lens cleaner (wet or spray type). These may cause
the apparatus to malfunction.

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.

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 bat
teries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,
or visit http://www.rbrc.ora/

Caution:

• Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above
140°F (60° C) such as in a car parked in the sun or under
direct sunlight.

• For the customers in the United States
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may
be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronics Industries Alliance.
(www.eiae.org http://www.eiae.org)

If you have any questions or problems concerning

your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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.

•The meanings of the icons used in this manual are
described below:

“®”may appear on the LCD screen during operation.

This icon means the function explained in this

instruction manual is not available on that specific
DVD video disc.

This Player Can Play the Following Discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RW/-R

DVD+RW/+R

Music CD

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* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layers) is a standard format defined by

iSO (Internationai Organization for Standardization)/ MPEG

which compresses audio data.

Functions available for DVD Video,
DVD+RW/DVD+R (+VR Mode),
DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video Mode)

Functions available for music CD or
CD-R/CD-RW in music CD format

Functions available for DATACD/DATA
DVD (DATA DISC containing MP3 *
audio tracks and JPEG image files)

Disc-related terms
DVD±R/DVD±RW

DVD+R/DVD-R are recordable discs that are the same
size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD+R/DVD-R, and will have the same
format as a DVD VIDEO.
A DVD+RW is a recordable and rewritable disc.
DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable
to the DVD VIDEO format.
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has
two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs
created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording)
mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

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This Player Can Play the Following Discs (continued)

MP3

MP3 is a popular compression format used for digital
audio files that yields very high, near-CD quality.

JPEG

Joint Pictures Expert Group. JPEG is a compressed
file format that allows you to save images with no

limit on the number of colors.

Title (DVD video discs only)

Atitle is generally a distinct section of a DVD disc.

For example the main feature could be title 1,
a documentary describing how the film was made
could be title 2, and cast interviews could be title 3.

Each title is assigned a reference number enabling
you to locate it easily.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D

symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

NOTES:

• Depending on the conditions of the recording =
equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) disc
itself, some CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/±RW) discs
cannot be played on the unit.

• MP3 and JPEG files recorded on the second layer
of a recordable double-layer DVD cannot be
played.

• The recorded CD-R/RW (DVD±R/±RW) in the way
of packet write cannot be played.

• The recorded CD-R/RW (DVD±R/±RW) of
multi-session cannot be played sometimes.

• DVD-R and DVD-RW discs recorded in VR (video
recording format) mode cannot be played.

• The displayed name of the folder or file recorded
by UDF File System in CD-R/RW (DVD±R/±RW)
disc does not correspond with the actual one.

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This Player Can Play the Following Discs (continued)

Region code

Your player has a region code printed on the back of
the unit and only will play DVD VIDEO discs
(playback only) labeled with Identical region codes.
This system is used to protect copyrights.

DVD VIDEO labeled will also play on this piayer.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO,

the message “Wrong Region” will appear on the

LCD screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no
region code indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area
restrictions.

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Region code

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDIsc Is a two sided disc product which mates

DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio
material on the other side. However, since the audio
material does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product Is not guaranteed.

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Note on playback operations of DVDs

Copyrights

Some playback operations of DVDs may be
intentionally set by software producers. Since this
player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback
features may not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVDs.

Notes about the Discs

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.

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

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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Table of Contents

Introduction

□ WARNING 2

□ Welcome!..............................................................................-2

□ Important Safety Instructions..............................................3

□ Precautions

□ About This Manual .............................................................10

□ This Player Can Play the Following Discs
□ Notes on playback operations of DVDs

□ Copyrights.......................................................................... 13

□ Notes about the Discs

□ Table of Contents............................................................... 14

□ Identification of Controls..............................................15-20

Main Unit...................................................................... 15-16

Remote .........................................................................17-19

LCD Panel 20

□ Power Connections ......................................................21-23

AC Adaptor....................................................................... 21

Battery Pack 22-23

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Basic Operations

□ Playing a Disc

Basic Playback.............................................................24-26

Stop Play ...........................................................................27

Resume Play......................................................................27

Pause................................................................................. 27

Search.................................................................................27

Slow Motion....................................................................... 28

Screen Saver......................................................................28

□ On-Screen Display..............................................................29

Advanced Operations

□ General Features...........................................................30-32

Top Menu ...........................................................................30

DVD Menu 30

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24-28

Moving to another TITLE

Moving to another CHAPTER ............................................30

Time Search.........................................................................31

Changing the Audio Language..........................................31

Subtitles ..............................................................................31

CameraAngle ......................................................................31

Repeat...................................................................................32

RepeatA-B

Time Display.........................................................................32

□ Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc ................................33-36

□ Programmed Playback

□ Random Play ........................................................................37

□ Viewing a JPEG Disc.......................................................38-39

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36-37

initial Settings

□ Initial Settings

GENERAL SETUP ............................................................40-41

AUDIO SETUP 41

LANGUAGE SETUP 41

PARENTAL CONTROL 42-43

EXIT SETUP 43

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40-43

Connections

□ Setting up the Player..............................................................44

□ To use the player with car battery adaptor

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45-46

Reference

□ Troubleshooting ....................................................................47

□ Specifications.........................................................................48

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Identification of Controls

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1. LCD screen (page 20)

2. LCD MODE button (page 25-26)

3. DISPLAY button (page 29)

4. RETURN button (page 19)

5. ◄■/♦/♦/■►button, ENTER button (page 19)

6. Remote sensor (page 17)

7. MENU button (page 30)

8.Speaker

9. PREV / NEXT buttons (page 30)

10. STOP button (page 27)

11. PAUSE button (page 27)

12. PLAY button (page 27)

13. Disc Lid (page 24)

14. Charge indicator (page 23)

During recharging: Orange ON

15. Power indicator (page 24)

POWER ON: Green ON
POWER OFF: Green OFF

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 Controis (continued)

1. Lid open knob

2. Remote sensor (page 17)

3. POWER and HOLD switch (page 24)

To turn off the power, you need to slide 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 leftside of the DVD

player to the HOLD position.

* To disable, slide the switch back to its original position.

4. VOLUME dial (page 24)

5. PHONES Jacks 1,2

6. AUDIO IN/OUT Jack (page 44)

7. VIDEO IN/OUT Jack (page 44)

8. LINE SELECT IN / OUT Switch (page 44)

9. DC iN 9.5V Jack (page 21)

Connect the AC adaptor.

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Identification of Controis (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 o and e ends on the batteries to the markings

Inside the compartment. When using the remote, point
it at the remote sensor H 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.

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Identification of Controis (continued)

1. AUDiO button (page 31)

2. ANGLE button (page 31)

3. REPEAT button (page 32)

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4. PROGRAM button (page 36-37)

5. RANDOM button (page 37)

6. A-B button (page 35)

7. PREV/NEXT button (page 30)

8. SCAN/SLOW button (page 27-28)

9. CLEAR button (page 36)

10. PLAY button (page 24)

11. *TOP MENU button (page 19)

12. DiSPLAY button (page 29)

13. POWER button

14. Number buttons

15. SET UP button (page 40-43)

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Identification of Controis (continued)

16. STOP button (page 27)

17. MENU button (page 30)

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”.

18. PAUSE button (page 27)

19. ◄■/4/f/■►button, ENTER button

(Left, up, down, right) for use in highlighting a

selection on a GUI menu screen, TOP MENU

and MENU screen.

When playing a DVD, the^-/+- buttons on the

unit perform as SCAN/SLOW buttons, and the

ENTER button on the unit performs as the PLAY

button.

NOTE:

When playing some DVDs, the^
unit may not function. Use the-<
remote instead.

20. RETURN button

Use the RETURN button to return from the
menus of Display, Setup or LCD Mode.

► buttons on the

•buttons on the

* TOP MENU button: ■

Use the TOP MENU button to display the title screen 2.
included on DVD video discs (page 30).

About the Remote

• Use the remote in front of the remote sensor.

• Do not drop or hit the remote.

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.

• Do not expose the remote to water or set it on

top of something wet.

• Do not disassemble the remote.

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Identification of Controls (continued)

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Features of Revolving LCD panel

You can revolve the LCD panel of this player

clockwise a maximum of 180° for use. You can
also operate the player after revolving the LCD
panel 180° and folding it back down.

Revolving the LCD panel

1. Place the unit on a stable and even surface such
as on a table.

2. Push the LCD panel up using your thumbs and
then iift it into a vertical position. ( Refer to
Picture 1.)

3. Revolve the LCD panel clockwise slowly 180°
until it clicks. ( Refer to Picture 2.)

Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

TIPS:

• Do not revolve the LCD panel if it is not fully opened,
as it may become scratched.

• Do not revolve the LCD panel more than 180°or
In the opposite direction as shown below. Doing so
may damage the LCD panel.

Folding the LCD panel after revolving it

Press the LCD panel down to the top of the unit after
revolving it clockwise 180°. In this position, the panel
faces upword. ( Refer to Picture 3.)

Revolving the LCD panel to its original position

1. Open the LCD panel to a vertical position.

2. Revolve the LCD panel counterclockwise slowly 180°

until It clicks.

TIPS:

• When finished using the player, return the LCD panel to
Its original position.

• Do not leave the LCD panel In the face-up position, or
sudden shocks may damage it.

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Power Connections

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NOTES:

• When you disconnect the AC power cord, be sure to stop playback.

• Disconnecting the AC power cord during playback may cause a malfunction.

Follow steps 1 to 3 to connect.
When disconnecting, reverse the order.

AC adaptor (supplied)

To DC IN 9.5V

AC power cord

(supplied)

1

3 To AC outlet

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Power Connections (continued)

^^B^tery Pack^

You can use the NP-FX110 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.

■ 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.

■ Detaching the battery pack

1. Press the RELEASE knob.

2. Slide the battery pack until the hooks click.

Hooks

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Power Connections (continued)

■ Charging the battery pack

1. Attach the battery pack to the player.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the player and then
plug into an AC outlet.

Player Battery Pack

AC adaptor cord insert
jack (DC IN 9.5V)

Charge indicator

When charging starts, the charge Indicator lights

up In orange.

3. During recharging, the charge indicator lights up
in orange. When recharging is complete, the
Indicator turns off.

4. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the player and
pull out the plug from the AC outlet after charging.

■ Confirm the battery charge on the LCD screen

during stop.

When the charge is very low.“i; ^’’appears

and the charge Indicator flashes In orange.
The battery mark does not appear during DVD or
JPEG playback. To check the battery charge,
stop playback.

C-1: :

Full

Low Recharge

If using the AC adaptor, battery display does not
appear.

■ Recharging and play times

Recharging (Power Off)

With player

Approx.

5 hours and 30 minutes

Playtime (DVD-VIDEO)

LCD On

Approx.
6 hours *

• When Backlight control is set to minimum.

- using the headphones.

- at room temperature (+25°C, +77°F).

NOTES:

• In ‘‘LINE IN” mode, the battery mark will not
appear on the screen.

• Recharging times shown above depend on operating

conditions, such as use conditions, picture brightness
and setup, operational temperature and so on.

• 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.

• The battery may not be charged when it is naturally or

purposely discharged completely, because the unit
can not perceive battery voltage, even If you attached

the battery.
When you are in this situation, power on the unit and

then power off again. Then battery charging will

proceed.

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Playbac^

- Prepare the power supply.

1. Open the outer cover and slide the POWER

switch to the right to turn the unit on.

The power indicator iights up in green.

2. Slide the Lid open knob to open the disc lid
and insert a disc onto the side you want to

piay, label up. Close the disc iid by hand.

*if the disc is piaced in upside down (and it is a singie

sided disc),“No Disc” or “Check Disc ” appears on
the LCD screen.

3. Press PLAY to start play.

• After playing back all of the chapters in the title, the

DVD player automatically stops and returns to the
menu screen.

4. Adjust the volume.

* Reduce the volume before playback, then gradually

increase it.

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When the unit is not in use, remove the disc and slide the
POWER switch to the right and hold it there to turn off the
DVD player.
The power Indicator turns off.

When a menu screen appears on the LCD screen.

In case of interactive DVD with control, a menu

screen appears on the LCD screen.
Press'^/ 4/ +/ ■►and press ENTER, or press the number

buttons 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.

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 (page 25-26).

• If parental control is set and the disc is not within

the rating settings, you must input the password.

(See “PARENTAL CONTROL” on page 42-43.)

• DVD may have a region code. Your player does
not play discs that have a region code different

from your player.

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Playing a Disc (continued)

Changing the size of the picture

Use the LCD MODE button to change the picture
mode.

DVD disc

Normal, Full, Off

Audio CD / MP3 disc / JPEG disc (Menu)

Off

JPEG disc (Slide show)

Normal, Full, Off

LCD Aspect
Normal
Full
Off

NOTES:

• The picture mode will appear differently for
different kinds of discs.

• When “TV Display” in the “SETUP” menu is set
to “16:9”, you can not select “Normal” during
playback of titles recorded in Wide screen (16:9)
mode.

■ Picture mode and size

The picture shown on the LCD depends on the
display mode and the size recorded on the disc.

NOTES:

• Select “Off” to conserve power when not using the
LCD screen on this player. To turn on LCD, press
Enter or LCD MODE button.

• The LCD turns off automatically when you close

the LCD panel.

• When recorded disc of 4:3 starts playing, LCD

Aspect setting returns to “Normal” even though

it was set to “Full”.

• In Line In mode, to change to “Normal” or “Full”,
press LCD MODE button.

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Playing a Disc (continued)

Adjusting LCD display effect

Press LCD MODE to display the LCD picture menu.

Menu
LCD Aspect
Backlight
Contrast
Hue
Color
Default

Backlight! Wifij

1. Adjusting Backlight

Select “Backlight” and then press ♦/■► to adjust
the LCD Backlight.

2. Adjusting Contrast

Select “Contrast” and then press ♦/■► to adjust the
difference between light and dark areas.

3. Adjusting Hue

Select “Hue” and then press ♦/■► to adjust the
balance between red and green.

4. Adjusting Color

Select “Color” and then press to adjust the

richness of the color.

5. Default

Select “Default" and then press ENTER to return
all LCD MODE options to their factory settings.

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Playing a Disc (continued)

Stop Play

Press STOP during playback.

NOTE:

Do not touch the disc if it is still spinning when you

open the lid.

Resume Play

When play is stopped, the unit records the point

where STOP was pressed (RESUME function).

Press PLAY or ENTER. Play will resume from this
point.

NOTES:

• When you press the STOP button, “Resume” appears
on the LCD screen and the player enters the resume
mode.

•Turn off the power in resume mode and turn on the
power again. Playback starts automatically from
the Resume Point.

•To exit from Resume function:

Press STOP button twice continuously.

Open Disc Lid when the power is on.

• For MP3/JPEG data no information may be displayed
depending upon the condition of the disc.

Pause

1. Press PAUSE during playback.

2. To exit pause mode, press PLAY or PAUSE.

Search

1. Press SCAN/SLOW-« or»>-during playback.
The playerwill now go into SEARCH mode.

2. Press SCAN/SLOWor^^ repeatedly to select
the required speed:

Slow > > > > Quick
Scan FWD ED aa ED ED—
Scan REV ED S3 S3 ED—

3. When you press or-^ in the unit, the DVD
player acts as the same as you press SCAN/
SLOW or»*- .

4. To exit SEARCH mode, press the buttons:
Remote: PLAY
Unit: PLAY or ENTER

NOTES:

• The DVD player does not play sound during the
high speed reverse and forward playback of DVD

videodiscs.

• Scanning speed varies according to different disc.

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Playing a Disc (continued)

Slow Motion I’l'i'a’a

1. Press PAUSE (ii) during playback. The player
will now go into PAUSE mode.

2. Use the SCAN/SLOW-«or»*-to select the
required speed:

Quick > > > >Slow

Slow FWD tra RJM EtM
Slow REV ED ^3 ED ED^Q

3. To exit slow motion mode, press PLAY.

Screen Saver

The screen saver appears when you leave the player
In Stop mode for about 15 minutes. If the Screen
Saver Is displayed for 15 minutes, the Player
automatically turns itself off.

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On-Screen Display

You can display the general playback status on the
screen. Some Items can be changed using the menu.
To use the on-screen display:

1. Press DISPLAY during playback or Pause.

2. Press to select an item.
The selected item is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to access sub-menu.Press

and ENTER to execute the setting. You can also
use the number buttons If appropriate (e.g.

Inputting the title number).

Example: On-Screen Display during playing of DVD disc

On-Screen Display items:

1. Title

2. Chapter

3. Audio

4. Subtitle

5. Angle

6. T. Time (Title Time)

7. C. Time (Chapter Time)

8. Repeat

9. Time Disp.

NOTES:

• In Play, Pause, Search or Slow Motion mode, the
corresponding icon appears in the top left corner of
the Display menu.

• Some discs may not provide all of the features
described on the next page.

• The items of On-Screen Display can be changed
during playback.

• Press DISPLAY or RETURN to exit the display menu.

• Use the number buttons of remote when change

the items of Title, Chapter, T.Time, C.Time, and
Angle.

• For the default of Time Disp item Is Title Elapsed,
it is to change the item only In Display menu.

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General Features

Top Menu ■■I'i’B’*

DVDs may offer menus that allow you to access

special features. To use the disc menu,

press TOP MENU. Input the corresponding number
or use the ♦/♦/♦/■► buttons to highlight your
selection.
Then press ENTER.

DVD Menu «‘W'a'a

1. Press MENU. If the current title has a menu, the
menu appears on the screen. Otherwise, the disc
menu may appear.

2. The menu offers features such as camera
angles, spoken language and subtitle options,
and chapters for the title.
Press ♦/♦/ + /■► and ENTER, or press the
number button(s) to select desired Item.

Unless stated otherwise, all operations described
use the remote . Some features may also be

available on the Display menu.

Moving to another TITLE

When a disc has more than one title, you can move

to another title.

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.

2. Press to select Title item and press ENTER.

3. Press number buttons to enter title number.

NOTE:

Use remote to change Title.

Moving to another CHAPTER ■■w’bw

When a title on a disc has more than one chapter,
you can move to another chapter as follows:

• Press PREV m / NEXT briefly during
playback to return to the beginning of the current
chapter or to select the next chapter.

• Press PREV twice briefly to step back to the

previous chapter.

• To go directly to any chapter during DVD
playback, press DISPLAY and press to

select the chapter item. Press ENTER and use

number buttons to enter the chapter number.

NOTES:

• To go to the previous or next chapter during DVD

playback, press any number button to display
“Direct Search Dialogue” on the LCD screen,
and enter a 2-diglt chapter number using the
number buttons. To move to any title, move the
Direct Search Dialogue to left by ♦ button. Operate
as Instructed above.

Use remote to change the Chapter.

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General Features (continued)

Time Search

To start playing at any chosen time on the disc:

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.

2. Press to select T.Time item or C.Time
item and press ENTER. “0:00:00” appears.

3. Use the number buttons to enter the required

start time In hours, minutes, and seconds from
left to right.

4. Playback starts from the selected time.

NOTE:

Use remote to do Time Search.
The Time Search functions may not be available
on some DVD discs.

Changing the Audio Language «‘Vi’a'a

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to hear a
different audio language or audio track.
This operation works only with discs on which
multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded.
The Audio Language functions may not be available
on some DVD discs.

Subtitles

It Is possible to change the subtitle language to a
different language from the one selected at the initial
settings. (See page 41 for further info.)
This operation works only with discs on which
multiple subtitle languages are recorded.

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.

2. Press to select the Subtitle item and press
ENTER.

3. Press 4/t repeatedly until the desired Subtitle Is
selected. Each time this button Is pressed, the
LCD screen display changes.

NOTE:

The Subtitles functions may not be available on
some DVD discs.

CameraAngle «‘Vi’a'a

If the disc contains scenes recorded at different
camera angles, you can change to a different
camera angle during playback.

1. Press ANGLE during playback.

2. Press ANGLE repeatedly until the desired Angle
is selected or press DISPLAY to select angle.

NOTES:

• You cannot change the angle during Slow F/R
and Scan F/R playback.

• The angle mark icon appears only when “Angle
Mark” in the “SETUP” menu is set to “On”.

• Use remote to change Angle.

TIP: The angle Indicator will appear on the screen
during scenes recorded at different angles as an

Indication that angle switching is possible.

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Repeat <ЗЗЮ

Each time this button is pressed, the LCD screen
changes as shown beiow and the disc wiii repeat a
chapter or title (DVD).

DVD Video Discs - Repeat Chapter/Title/AII/Off

• Chapter: repeat the current chapter.

• Title : repeat the current title.

• All: repeat the disc.

• Off: do not play repeatedly.

NOTE:

Repeat play may not work correctly with some DVDs.

RepeatA-B

To repeat a sequence.

1. Press A-B during playback at your chosen
starting point. “C^ A ” appears briefly on the
screen.

2. Press A-B again at your chosen end point.

A B” appears briefly on the screen and the

repeat sequence begins.

3. Press A-B again to cancel.

NOTES:

• A-B repeat can only be used within a single title.

• A-B repeat can be used in the following modes:
Play, Pause, F/RSlow, FF1, FR1

Time Display

You can change the time display during playback

1. Press DISPLAY during playback.

2. Select “Time Disp” using ♦ /♦ and press ENTER.

3. Select a type of time display from among the
following using ♦ / ♦ and press ENTER:
Title Elapsed, Title Remain, Chapter Elapsed,
Chapter Remain.

NOTE:

For the default of Time Disp item is Title Elapsed,
it is to change the item only in Display menu.

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Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc

This player can play MP3 formatted recordings on
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD±R or DVD±RW discs.

Audio CD dB

When you insert an audio CD, Track number and Time

appear on the screen.

To go to the beginning of the current track or the

next track, press PREV /NEXT ►« during
playback. To go to the previous track, press
PREV *** twice.

NOTE:

If you press DISPLAY during CD playback, the
following will appear on the LCD screen in order:
Track Elapsed, Track Remain, Disc Elapsed,
Disc Remain, Display Off.

MP3 «171

1. Press ^Hr to select a folder, and press ENTER to
see the folder contents.

2. Press to select a track then press PLAY or

ENTER. Playback starts.

sc- The name of the current folder appears here.

It is displayed in the form of “\..\”showing the

folder’s path.

TIPS:

• To return to the Folder list, press ♦ / ♦ to select 2]_
and press ENTER.

• To go to the previous or next page of the list, press
PREV /NEXT in stop mode.

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Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc (continued)

Audio CD and MP3 Disc Features Pause dB

Press PAUSE during playback.

To exit pause mode, press PLAY or PAUSE.

Stop

When you press STOP during CD playback,
“Resume” appears on the LCD screen. Press
PLAY to resume playback from the point where
STOP was pressed.
When you press STOP during MP3 playback,
“ ►” changes to “ ■ ” on the LCD screen.

Press PLAY or ENTER. Play will start from the

beginning of the current highlighted file.

Moving to another Track CH>

Press PREV / NEXT (K«or^w) briefly during
playback to go to the previous or next file.

NOTE:

• To go to the previous or next track during CD
playback, press any number button to display
“Direct Search Dialogue” on the LCD screen,
and enter a 2-digit file number using the number
buttons.

Search

1. Press SCAN/SLOW (■« or ►►) during playback.
The player will now go into SEARCH mode.

2. Press SCAN/SLOW (-« or») repeatedly to
Search speed and direction are indicated on the

menu screen.

3. To exit SEARCH mode, press PLAY.

Repeat ggtB grai

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback to

select a repeat mode.

• CD
Track: repeat the current track

All: repeat all the tracks on a disc

Off: return to normal playback (No display)

• MP3

Repeat One: repeat the current file
Repeat Folder: repeat all the files in the current

folder

Off: return to normal playback (No display)

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Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc (continued)

Repeat A-B dB liMV

1. To repeat a sequence during disc piayback, press
A-B at your chosen starting point. The Repeat
icon and “C^A” appear on the menu screen.

2. Press A-B again at your chosen end point. The
Repeat icon and “C^AB” appear on the menu
screen, and the sequence begins to piay
repeatediy.

3. To exit the sequence and return to normai piay,
press A-B again. The Repeat icon disappears

from the menu screen.

MP3 disc compatibility with this player is limited
as follows:

• Sampling frequency: within 11-48 kHz (MP3)

• Bit rate: within 32-320kbps (MP3)

• The piayer cannot read an MP3 fiie that has a fiie

extension other than “.mp3”.

• CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660.

• If you record MP3 files using software that

cannot create a file system (eg. Direct-CD),
it is impossible to playback MP3 files. We
recommend that you use Easy-CD Creator,

which creates an ISO 9660 file system.

• File names should have a maximum of 14 letters
and must incorporate an .mp3 extension.

• They should not contain special letters such as
/?*:“<>! etc.

• The total number of files on the disc able to

be played is about 648.

• The total numberof folders on the disc

able to be played is about 299.

NOTES:

• When playing back an MP3 in VBR mode, the

displayed Bit Rate will be incorrect. The Time
search function and time counter may not work
correctly during the playback of an MP3 in
VBR mode.

• The number of files and folders on the disc able

to be played is determined by the recording
conditions, but the total number cannot exceed

648.

• If layer 1 and 2 of MPEG 1 are not compatible

with the player, noise may be heard during
playback of files in these formats.

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Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc (continued) Programmed Playback

This DVD player requires discs and recordings
to meet certain technical standards in order to
achieve optimal playback quality. Pre-recorded
DVDs are automatically set to these standards.
There are many different types of recordable
disc formats (including CD-R containing MP3
files) and these require certain pre-existing
conditions (see above) to ensure compatible
playback.

Customers should note that permission is
required in order to download MP3 files and
music from the Internet. Our company has no
right to grant such permission. Permission

should always be sought from the copyright

owner.

The program function enables you to store the

playback order of your favorite tracks from any
disc in the player memory.

Program playback

1. Insert a disc.

2. Press PROGRAM.

The Program list appears on the LCD screen.

3. Select the program step number using ◄■/♦/♦/■►.

4. Enterthe track numbers using the number buttons.

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Program list

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program other tracks.

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Programmed Playback (continued) Random Play

6. Select “Start” using 4 /♦.
Playback starts in the order in which you
programmed the tracks.
Playback stops after all of the tracks on the
Program list have played once.
To clear all the tracks on the Program list, select
“Clear all” using
To exit Program Playback, select “Exit” using ♦/♦.

NOTES:

• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.

• When program list appears, operation can not work

for CD.

Random play TB gtlSl

You can play back tracks in random order.

1. Press RANDOM during playback.
The player starts random playback and the
RANDOM indicator appears on the LCD screen.

2. To return to normal play, press RANDOM again.

NOTES:

• RANDOM playback does not work with DVD movie
discs.

• RANDOM playback may not be possible with

certain discs.

• If you press PREV /NEXT during random

playback, the DVD player goes to another track
randomly and starts playback.

• The same track may be played more than once
during random playback.

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Viewing a JPEG Disc

Using this DVD Piayeryou can view discs with
JPEG files.

1. Insert a disc, the menu appears on the screen.

2. Press ♦ /+ to seiect a foider, and press ENTER.
Alist of files in the folder appears. If you are in a
fiie list and want to return to the previous Foider
iist, use the buttons on the remote to
highiight £].. and press ENTER.

3. if you want to view a particuiarfiie, press to
highiight a fiie and press ENTER or PLAY.

Viewing of the fiie starts.

4. Press PREV /NEXT once whiie viewing
a picture to go to the previous or next file.

5. Whiie viewing a file, you can press STOP to
return to the previous file list.

Thumbnail Mode €QB

While viewing afile, press MENU. Athumbnail
display appears as follows:

Slide Show Help dPrev NextP

1. To display a full-screen image, select a picture
using 4/ ♦ I-*- /■► and press ENTER or PLAY.

2. To start a slide show, select “Slide Show" using
♦ /4 /♦ /■► and press ENTER.

To cancel the slide show, press STOP or MENU.

3. Select “Help” on the screen “Remote Key
Function” appears.

4. To go to the previous or next page of the
thumbnail display, select “-«Prev” or “Next^”.

5. To exit the thumbnail display, press MENU.

Pause slide show

1. Press PAUSE during a slide show.

2. To return to the slide show, press PLAY or PAUSE.

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Viewing a JPEG Disc (continued)

To rotate picture

Press ♦ for horizontal flip and ♦ for vertical flip.
Press and ■►to rotate pictures 90° counterclockwise
and clockwise.

JPEG disc compatibility with this player is

limited as follows:

■ Depending upon the size and numberof JPEG files, it
could take a long time for the DVD player to read the
disc’s contents. If you don’t see an on-screen display
after several minutes, some of the files may be too
large reduce the resolution of the JPEG files to less
than 6M pixels as 3078 x 2048 pixels. (For progressive
JPEG file, itis2000x1200.)

• The total numberof files on the disc able to be played is
about 648.

• The total number of folders on the disc able to be
played is about 299.

• Some discs may be incompatible due to a different
recording format or the condition of disc.

• Ensure that all the selected files have the “.jpg”
extensions when copying into the CD layout.

• If the files have “.Jpe” or “.jpeg" extensions, please
rename them as “.jpg” files.

’ File names without “.jpg” extension cannot be read

by this DVD player, even though the files are shown

as JPEG image files in Windows Explorer.

’ Files in KODAK ERI JPEG format are not supported.
’ The number of files and folders on the disc able to be

played is determined by the recording conditions, but

the total number cannot exceed 648.

’ CD-R physical format should be ISO 9660.

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Initial Settings

Initial Settings

By using the Setup menu, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound.
You can also set a language for the subtitles and
the Setup menu, among otherthings. For details
on each Setup menu item, see pages 40 to 43.

To display and exit the Menu:

Press SETUP to display the menu. Asecond press

of SETUP or RETURN will take you back to initial

screen.

Basic Operation

1. Press SETUP. The Setup menu appears.

2. Use ♦/■►to select the desired option then press ♦

to move to the second level. The screen shows
the current setting for the selected item, as well
as alternate settlng(s).

3. Use to select the second desired option then

press ■► to move to the third level or press ♦ to
move to the first level.

4. Use ♦/+ to select the desired setting then press
ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items
require additional steps.

5. Press SETUP, RETURN or select the exit setup
option to exit the Setup menu.

GENERAL SETUP

TV Display

Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio
of your TV. The displayable picture depends on
each DVD Video. Therefore, the playback picture
of some DVD videos may not conform to the picture
size you select.

4:3 PS (Pan scan):

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.
Automatically display the wide picture on the
entire screen and cut off the portions that do

not fit.

4:3 LB (Letter Box):

Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected.

Display a wide picture with bands on the upper

and lower portions of the screen.

16:9 (Wide):

Select when a 16:9 wide TV is connected.

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Initial Settings (continued)

Angle Mark
If the scene was shot multiple angles, then you
can easily change the camera angle of thescene
you are watching. The settings are ON or OFF.

Screen Saver

Your player Is equipped with a screen saver that

appears when the player has been idle for 15
minutes. The settings are ON or OFF.

Defauit
Each function returns to its originai factory setting.

Select “Reset” and press ENTER.
The reset operation is finished and the player exits
from the “SETUP” menu.

AUDIO SETUP

A ^ X

Audio

Dolby Digital

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DRC

You can select the dynamic range (difference
between soft and loud sounds) setting when playing
a DVD that conforms to DRC.

LANGUAGE SETUP

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Language
OSD Language ENG
Disc Menu ENG
Subtitle ENG

Audio ENG

Ca X

OSD Language

Select a language for the Setup menu and

on-screen display.

Disc Menu/Subtitle/Audio

Select the language you prefer for the audio track ^
(disc audio), subtitles, and the disc menu. E

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PARENTAL CONTROL

Password (Security Code)

You can enter or change a password.

1. Select “Password” and press ENTER.

2. To change the password, enter the current
6-digit password in the “Old Password” box,
then enter the new password in the “New
Password” box. Enter the new password again
in the “Verify Password” box to confirm. Press
ENTER.

NOTES:

If using a password for the first time, create a new
password.

If you forget your security code

If you forget your security code, you can clear it using
the following steps:

1. Perform step 1 in Password as described left.

2. Input “136900” in the left box and the
security code will be cleared.

3. Perform step 2 to enter a new code as described

“Old Password”.

4. Original password is “136900”.

Parental

Some movies contain scenes that may not be suitable
for children. Many of these discs contain parental
control Information that applies to the complete disc or to
certain scenes on the disc. Movies and scenes are rated
from 1 to 8. Some discs offer more suitable scenes as an
alternative.

The parental control feature allows you to block

access to scenes below the rating you input, thereby
preventing your children from being abie to view
material you believe Is unsuitable.

1. Select “Parental” and press .

2. To access Parental and Password, you must
input the 6-digit security code you created. If you
have not yet entered a security code, you will be
prompted to do so.

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Initial Settings (continued)

Input a 6-digit code and press ENTER. Enter it
again and press ENTER to verify. If you make a
mistake before pressing ENTER, press CLEAR.

3. Select a level from 1 to 8 using ♦/f .
Parental 1 -8: Parental one (1) has the most

restrictions and Parental eight (8) has the least.

4. Press ENTER to confirm your Parental selection,
then press SETUP to exit the menu.

NOTE:

If you set a rating for the player, all disc scenes with
the same rating or higher are played. Lower rated
scenes are not played unless alternate scenes are
available on the disc. The alternatives must have
the same or a higher rating. If no suitable alternative
is found, playback stops. You must enter the 6-diglt
password or change the rating level In order to play
the disc.

EXIT SETUP

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Select the exit setup option to exit the Setup menu.

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Setting up the Player

LINE OUT

TO AUDIO IN/OUT

LINE IN

NOTES:

• Refer to the owner’s manual of your TV as well.

• Before you connect the player to your TV be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from

the wall outlet.

• Connect the player to your TV directly. If you connect the player to a VCR, the playback picture

will be distorted because DVD video discs are copy-protected.

• Be sure to slide the LINE SELECT IN/OUT switch to OUT, or the player may not work.

Switch between LiNE SELECT iN and LiNE SELECT OUT.

LINE SELECT IN: Receive an Input signal from an external source.

“ Line In ” appears on the LCD screen until a signal is received.

LINE SELECT OUT: Send a signal from the unit to the TV.

At this time, the player Is In normal playback mode.

TO VIDEO IN/OUT

Audio / Video cable (supplied)

Audio / Video cable (supplied)

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TV or monitor with

audio/video Inputs

switch to the “IN” mode

Camcorder or DVD Player
with audio / video outputs

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To use the player with car battery adaptor

Connect the player to the cigarette lighter socket using the supplied car battery adaptor (DCC-FX110).
This adaptor can only be used 12V electrical currents. It will not work with 24V electrical currents.

To a cigarette lighter socket

NOTES;

To a cigarette lighter socket

To a DC power input jack
(DC IN 9.5V)

• Route the cords so that they will not interfere with
driver.

• Turn off the player by POWER switch. If you turn
off the player by turning off the ignition key of the

car when the rechargeable battery is not attached
the settings may be cleared.

• 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.

• Keep this unit away from Sony DVP-FX810 if the

picture is disturbed.

• If the car adaptor should interfere with the

movement of the gear lever, etc., use a
commercially available car socket extension cord

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To use the player with car battery adaptor (continued)

Others

• Use this car battery adaptor only for cars which
use a 12 volt battery.

Do not use this with a car that has a 24 volt
battery.

• There are cars which are negatively grounded and
there are others which are positively grounded.

This car battery adaptor is for negatively
grounded cars only.

• Use the unit with the car engine running.
If you use the unit with the car engine stopped, the
car battery may become unusable.

• This unit is not disconnected from the power
source as long as it is connected to the cigarette
lighter socket of a car.

• Unplug the car battery cord from the cigarette
lighter socket when not in use. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord
itself.

■ Do not operate the unit if it has been dropped or

damaged.

• Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact
with the metal parts of the unit. If it does, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.

Always keep the metal contacts clean.
If the car’s cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ash,

etc., the plug part will become hot due to a poor
connection. Be sure to clean it before using.

Do not disassemble or convert the unit.
Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit.
Heat may build up while charging or during

extended use. This Is not a malfunction.
While listening to the car radio, keep the plug of

the Car Battery Cord out of the cigarette lighter
socket or keep the radio away from the unit to
avoid static.

Avoid placing It where it would be subject to
vibration.

Avoid leaving the unit where it would be subject to
high temperatures, such as direct sunlight e.g. on
the dashboard or hot air from the heater.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

No power.

No picture on the LCD
or TV (including video
from another unit).

No sound.

The DVD player does
not start playback.

No response when
buttons are pressed.

The remote control does
not work properly.

Cause

• The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely.
* The battery is discharged. • Recharge the battery.

■ The video cable is not connected securely.■ Connect the video cable into the jacks securely.

• LCD mode is set to OFF.

■ Check that Brightness control is set

to minimum.

• The TV is not set to receive DVD signal

output.

• LINE SELECT IN/OUT switch to IN position.

■ The equipment connected with the audio cable

is not set to receive DVD signal output.

• The audio cables are not connected

securely.

■ An unplayable disc is inserted.

■ The Rating level is set.

• Some discs prohibit certain operations.

• The remote control is too far from the

DVD player.

■ Direct sunlight or light from a fluorescent

light source is hitting the remote sensor.

■ The batteries are weak.

• The signals are not reaching the player.

• Select an LCD mode other than OFF.

• Adjust the brightness.

■ Select the appropriate video input mode on the
TV so the picture from the player appears on the

LCD screen.

' Slide the switch to OUT position.

■ Select the correct input mode of the audio

receiver so you can listen to the sound from the
DVD player.

■ Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely.

■ Insert a playable disc. (Check the disc type, color
system, and Regional code.)

■ Cancel the Rating function or change the rating

level.

• “ S ” may appear on the screen during operation.

■ Point the remote at the remote sensor and
operate it within close proximity of the player.

■ Move the player away from direct sunlight or the
fluorescent light source.

■ Replace all batteries in the remote with new ones.

■ Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the player.

Correction

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Specifications

CD/DVD Player

Power Requirements:

DC 9.5V (AC adaptor/ Car Battery Adaptor terminal),
DC 7.4V (Battery)

Power consumption: 23W with Battery pack

(DVD VIDEO Playback with the LCD screen turned on.)

Weight: 2.244 lbs (1.02kg) (without battery pack)

External dimensions (W x H x D):

8.90x6.30x 1.28 inches (226x 160x32.4 mm)

Signal system: NTSC

Frequency range (audio):

DVD linear sound: 48kHz sampling 20 Hz to 20 kHz

96kHz sampling 20 Hz to 44 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio (audio): More than 95 dB

Dynamic range (audio): More than 90 dB
Harmonic distortion (audio): 0.008 %

Operating conditions:

Temperature: 41 °F to 95°F, Operation status: Horizontal

Connectors

Video IN/OUT (VIDEO Out):

1.0 V (p-p), 75 Q, negative sync., 03.5mm minijackx 1

Audio IN/OUT (AUDIO Out, analog audio):

2.0 Vrms(1 KHz, 0 dB), 03.5mm stereo mini jack x 1

Earphone terminal: 03.5mm stereo minijackx2

Liquid Crystal Display
Panel size: 8 inches wide (diagonal)
Projection system: R.G.B
Driving system: TFT active matrix
Resolution: 480 x 220

(effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%)

Supplied Accessories

• RCAAudio/Video cable............................................1

• AC Adaptor (AC-FX110)..........................................1

• AC Power Cord........................................................1

• Car Battery Adaptor (DCC-FX110)..........................1

• Battery Pack (NP-FX110)........................................1

• Remote (RMT-D182A)

• Batteries for Remote (Size : AA(R6))

■ Design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

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