Sony DVP-FX810 Owner’s Manual
SONY
2-684-485-11(3)
Porta
ayer
Operating Instructions
V 1 D E O DIGITAL AUDIO
D VP-FX810
0 2006 Sony Corporation
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.
CAUTIONCLASS 1M VISIBLE AND iNVISIBLE LASER RADIATIONI I
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WHENOPENANDINTERLOCKSDEFEATED. "J This label is located on the bottom of the unit.
DO NOTVIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL NSTRUMENTS. J
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.
1.Readtheseinstructions.
2.Keeptheseinstructions.
3.Heedallwarnings.
4.Followallinstructions.
5.Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6.Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
7.Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installin
accordancewiththemanufacturer'sinstructions.
8.Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchas
radiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherappa-
ratus(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
9.Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarized
orgrounding-typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwo
bladeswithonewiderthantheother.Agrounding
typeplughastwobladesandathirdgrounding
providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoes
notfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianfor
replacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10.Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonor
pinchedparticularlyatplugs,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.
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ForCustomersintheU.S.A
Owner'sRecord
Themodelandserialnumbersarelocatedonthebottomoftheunit.Recordtheserialnumberinthespace
providedbelow.RefertothemwheneveryoucalluponyourSonydealerregardingthisproduct.
ModelNo.DVP-FX810
SerialNo.
CAUTION
Youarecautionedthatanychangesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedinthismanualcouldvoidyour
authoritytooperatethisequipment.
NOTE
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuantto
Part15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulin-
terferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequency
energyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferenceto
radiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularin-
stallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe
determinedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferenceby
oneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
- Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
- Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
- Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
• 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 or to 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 i
• UseonlythesuppliedACadaptor. Do not use any other
AC adaptor. It may cause a malfunction.
Polarity of the_j___
• If the AC adaptor causes interference to radio reception,
move it away from the radio.
• Do not touch theAC 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
A C - FX 110 "_:::::_::_ ,,_ I_ ,,_' Q
AC plug adaptor
(not supplied)
CAUTION
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.
On the rechargeabie battery
• Charge the battery before you start using it.
• Do not allow dust to come into contact with the battery
terminals of the player and 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 battery(NP-FX110) supplied with this
player(DVP-FX810). Other rechargeable batteries
supplied with other models cannot be used with
this player. Note that is a danger of explosion 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 afully 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.
On handling the player
• Keep the tens on the player clean and do not touch
it. If you do so, the lens may be damaged, and the
player witl 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 ctosed.
• 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,
moisture may condense on the lenses of the
player. Should this occur, the player may not _"
operate properly, tn this case, remove the disc
and leave the player for about half an hour until o
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.
On handling the LCD screen
• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and has effective pixels of 99,99% or more,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (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.
*Aresidualimage 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 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.
Ontransportation
•Whenyoutransportthisplayer,usetheoriginal
cartonboxandpackingmaterials.
•Beforeyoumovethisplayer,makesuretoremove
anydiscsfromit.
Oncleaning
Cleanthecabinet,panel,andcontrolswithasoftcloth
slightlymoistenedwithamilddetergentsolution.Donot
useanytypeofabrasivepad,scouringpowder,orsolvent
suchasalcoholorbenzine.
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 LITHIUMqON BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. Yo_
can help preserve our environment by _tVR__R C"k_
returning your used rechargeable _ _/_ _
batteries to the collection and _t__
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.or_
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
orthe Electronics Industries Alliance,
(www,eiae.orq http://www.eiae,org)
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
, 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.
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* MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/MPEG
which compresses audio data.
Meaning
Functions available for DVD Video,
DVD+RW/DVD+R (+VR Mode),
DVD-RWIDVD_R (Video Mode)
Functions available for music CD or
CD-R/CD-RW in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CD/DATA
DVD (DATA DISC containing MP3 _"
audio tracks and JPEG image files)
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD+RW/+R
VIDEO
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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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 Doiby
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,
o 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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Regioncode
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 player.
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
ADualDisc is a twosided 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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SomeplaybackoperationsofDVDsmaybe
intentionallysetbysoftwareproducers.Sincethis
playerplaysDVDsaccordingtothedisccontentsthe
softwareproducersdesigned,someplayback
featuresmaynotbeavailable.Also,refertothe
instructionssuppliedwiththeDVDs.
Thisproductincorporatescopyrightprotection
technologythatisprotectedbyU.S.patentsand
otherintellectualpropertyrights.Useofthis
copyrightprotectiontechnologymustbeauthorized
byMacrovision,andisintendedforhomeandother
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limitedviewingusesonlyunlessotherwise =
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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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introduction
[3 WARNING ................................................................ 2
[3 Welcome! ................................................................. -2
[3 Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 3
CI Precautions ........................................................... 4-9
CI About This Manual .................................................. 16
_1 This Player Can Play the Following Discs ............ 16-12
CI Notes on playback operations of DVDs ..................... 13
Copyrights .............................................................. 13
[3 Notes about the Discs ............................................. 13
CI Table of Contents .................................................... 14
CI Identification of Controls ..................................... 15420
Main Unit ......................................................... 15q6
Remote ............................................................ 17q9
LCD Panel ............................................................. 20
Power Connections ............................................ 21_23
AC Adaptor ........................................................... 21
Battery Pack .................................................... 22-23
Basic Operations
O Playing a Disc ....................................................... 24-28
Basic Playback ..................................................... 24-26
Stop Ptay ................................................................ 27
Resume Play ........................................................... 27
Pause ..................................................................... 27
Search .................................................................... 27
Slow Motion ............................................................. 28
Screen Saver ........................................................... 28
O On-Screen Display ..................................................... 29
Advanced Operations
O General Features ................................................ 30-32
Top Menu .............................................................. 30
DVD Menu ............................................................ 30
Moving to another TITLE ......................................... 30
Moving to another CHAPTER .................................. 30
Time Search ............................................................. 3I
Changing the Audio Language ................................. 3I
SubtitIes ................................................................. 3t
Camera Angle ........................................................ 31
Repeat .................................................................. 32
RepeatA_B ............................................................. G2
Time Display ........................................................... 32
Playing an Audio CD or MP3 Disc ........................ 33-36
Programmed Playback ......................................... 36-37
Random Play ........................................................... 37
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Viewing a JPEG Disc ............................................ 38_39
initial Settings
[3 Initial Settings ...................................................... 40-43
GENERAL SETUP ................................................. 40-41
AUDIO SETUP .......................................................... 41
LANGUAGE SETUP .................................................. 41
PARENTAL CONTROL ........................................... 42-43
EXIT SETUP ............................................................. 43
Connections
[3 Setting up the Player ................................................. 44
[3 To use the player with car battery adaptor .............. 45-46
Reference
[3 Troubleshooting ........................................................ 47
[3 Specifications ........................................................... 48
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1. LCD screen (page 20)
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2. LCD MODE button (page 25-26)
3. DISPLAY button (page 29)
4o RETURN button (page 19)
5. ÷/÷/÷/-_button, ENTER button (page 19)
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6. Remote sensor (page 17)
7, MENU button (page 30)
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3
4
5
6
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
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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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