Sony DVPFX980 User Manual

4-411-682-11(1)

Portable CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

DVP-FX980/FX97

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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 symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

“dangerous

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Precautions

• Install this system so that the AC power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

• The player is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at 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.

Serial No.______________

operating and

______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.

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 susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Copyrights, trademarks and software licence information

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE

MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM

About this manual

• In this manual, “disc” is used as a general reference for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Playable Media” (page 21).

• NEED-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the NICE-to-know information (tips and other useful information) is listed under the

z icon.

b icon.

Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Car Battery Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Guide to Parts and Controls

A LCD panel (page 11)

B Speaker

The available functions differ depending on the disc or the situation.

Player

The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

C HOLD

Prevents accidental button operation when pressed for more than two seconds. All the buttons on the player are locked, while the buttons on the remote remain operable.

SOUND

Switches among 4 different sound modes each time pressed.

D DISPLAY

Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode (page 11).

Displays the DVD VIDEO’s menu. When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 13).

C/X/x/c

Moves the highlight to select a displayed item.

ENTER

Enters the selected item.

RETURN

Returns to the previous display.

OPTIONS

Displays the options menu.

• Disc/USB (page 13)

• LCD Mode (page 14)

• Setup (page 15)

• Menu/Top Menu: Displays the DVD VIDEO’s menu/top menu.

• Original/Play list: Select the DVD VR’s “Original” or “PlayList.”

,continued

E VOLUME (sound volume) +/–

Adjusts the volume.

N USB jack (type A) (page 13)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

F ./> (previous/next)

Skips to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. Only the buttons on the player have the following functions.

• Fast reverses/fast forwards (m/ M) when pressed for more than one second during playback. Press repeatedly to change the speed.

• Slow reverses/slow forwards ( /

) when pressed for more than one second during pause. Press repeatedly to change the speed. (Slow reverse play is available for DVD only. Slow forward play is available for DVD, VIDEO CD and video files.)

N (play) (page 11)

Starts or re-starts playback.

X (pause) (page 11)

Pauses or re-starts playback.

x (stop) (page 11)

Stops playback.

G Disc Lid (page 11)

H PUSH OPEN/CLOSE (page 11)

Opens and closes the disc lid.

O A/V OUT jack (page 10)

P DC IN 12V jack (page 8, 9)

Connect the AC adaptor or car battery adaptor.

Remote

I POWER indicator

J CHARGE indicator (page 8)

K (remote sensor)

L POWER switch (page 11)

Turns the player on or off.

M PHONES (headphone) jack

The VOL +, number 5, N and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player.

Q Number buttons

Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.

CLEAR

Clears the entry field.

R TOP MENU

Displays the DVD VIDEO’s top menu.

S REPLAY/ ADVANCE

Replays the scene/briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only).

T m/M (scan/slow)

• Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during playback. Press repeatedly to change the speed.

• Slow reverses/slow forwards when pressed during pause. Press repeatedly to change the speed. (Slow reverse play is available for DVD only. Slow forward play is available for DVD, VIDEO CD and video files.)

U ANGLE

Changes the angles recorded on a DVD VIDEO.

AUDIO

Changes the language recorded on a DVD VIDEO with each press. When playing a CD or VIDEO CD, switches between stereo and monaural.

SUBTITLE

Changes the subtitles recorded on a DVD VIDEO each time pressed.

Preparations

Checking the Accessories

Check that you have the following items:

• AC adaptor (1)

• Car battery adaptor (1)

• Audio/video adaptor (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Preparing the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the compartment.

Charging the Battery

Charge the rechargeable battery before using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted.

1 Connect the AC adaptor.

The CHARGE indicator lights up while charging.

A/V

DC IN 12V

PHONES

POWEROFF ON

Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).

OUT

DC IN 12V

AC adaptor (supplied)

To a wall outlet

Charging time and playing time

Charging time: approx. 4 hours Playing time: approx. 4 hours

Times indicated are under the following conditions:

• Charging time – moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) – power-off

• Playing time – moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) – headphone use – backlight set to minimum

Depending on the ambient temperature or rechargeable battery condition, charging time may be longer, or playing time may be reduced.

Using the Car Battery Adaptor

Preparations

The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a 12 V car battery, negative earth (do not use it with a 24 V car battery, positive earth).

1 Connect the car battery adaptor.

To check the battery level

When the player is stopped, the battery indicator is displayed. When the battery is empty, is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes.

Full Empty

To cigarette lighter socket

Car battery adaptor (supplied)

After using the player in a car

Disconnect the car battery adaptor from a cigarette lighter socket.

• The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving.

• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where the driver can watch.

• Clean the cigarette lighter socket. If it is dirty, it may cause contact failure or malfunction.

• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine running. If it is used with the car engine off, the car battery may become depleted.

• Do not leave the player or accessories in the car.

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