Sony DVP-FX980 Operating Instructions

4-411-682-21(1)

Portable CD/DVD Player

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

DVP-FX980

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 Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-6022008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our

Customer Information Service Center at 1- 877-899-7669 or

write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

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.

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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.

• All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

• 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.”

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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.

Connecting to a TV

You can enjoy images on your TV or monitor.

1 Connect the player to your TV or

monitor using the audio/video adaptor (supplied).

To AUDIO/ VIDEO input jacks of a TV or monitor

Audio/video adaptor (supplied)

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the equipment to be connected.

• Before connecting, turn off the player and the equipment to be connected, then unplug from their wall sockets.

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Playback

Playing Discs

For playable discs, see “Playable Media” (page 21). Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor.

1 Open the LCD panel, and turn on

the player.

2 Push the PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to

open the disc lid, and place the disc.

Place with the playback side down and push gently until it clicks. Do not touch the lens surface.

Notes on the screen saver

• A screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you press N. For the setup of “Screen Saver,” see page 15.

• The player goes to standby, 15 minutes after starting the screen saver function. Press N to come out of standby mode.

To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

When you press N again after you stop playback, the player starts playback from the point when you pressed x.

• Depending on the stop point, Resume play may not start from exactly the same point.

• The resume point is cleared when: – you open the disc lid. – you press OPTIONS and select USB.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (Playback Control) functions, the menu for your selection appears. For the setup of “PBC,” see page 16.

Playback

Lens surface

Playback side facing down

POWER switch

3 Close the disc lid, and press N.

The player starts playback. Depending on the disc, a menu may appear. Press C/X/x/c to select the item, and press ENTER.

Using the Playback Information Display

You can check the playback information and change the playback mode. When you enter the numbers, use the remote.

1 Press DISPLAY while playing a

disc.

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Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO

Items

Title Chapter Audio Subtitle

Title Elapsed 00:12:01

02/07

03/20 01 5.1CH D English 01 English

2 Select and adjust each of the

following items by pressing X/x and ENTER.

• Title*

• Chapter*

•Audio

• Subtitle

• Angle*

• T.Time (title time)

• C.Time (chapter time)

•Repeat

• A-B Repeat*

• Time Disp. (time display)

*1When a DVD (VR mode) is played, “PL”

(playlist) or “ORG” (original) is displayed

next to the title number. *2You can also select the number using X/x. *3Select “SET,” and press ENTER. Select point

A and point B by pressing ENTER.

Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files

For playable files, see “Playable Media” (page 21). When you set a DATA media, a list of albums appears. Depending on the disc, playback starts automatically.

1 Press X/x to select the album,

and press ENTER.

Example: The list of MP3 files

Dir:001

MY BEST . .

BEST HITS BEST3 01 Stardust 02 Fire 03 Wing

2 Press X/x to select the file, and

press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected file.

• When a CD or VIDEO CD is played, only the

available items are displayed.

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to

set some items.

• The Repeat setting will be canceled after Title

Search or Chapter Search.

To turn off the display

Press DISPLAY or RETURN.

Playing JPEG files

To rotate a JPEG image

Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image file. Rotate every file. C/c: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter clockwise/clockwise. X/x: Reverses the image vertically (up and down)/horizontally (left and right).

To display the list of thumbnails

Press MENU. The image files in the album appear in 12 sub-screens.

1234

5678

Playing data on a USB device

1 Connect a USB device to the USB

jack.

A/V

DC IN 12V

PHONES

OFF ON

POWER

USB device

OUT

2 Press OPTIONS. 3 Press X/x to select “USB” and

press ENTER.

Playback

910

11 12

Slide Show

Prev Next

To play a Slide Show

Select the “Slide Show” at the list of thumbnails, and press ENTER.

To exit the list of thumbnails

Press MENU to return to the list of albums.

To disconnect a USB device

Press OPTIONS to select “Disc” and press ENTER, then disconnect the USB device.

• Do not disconnect the USB device while its access indicator is flashing. Doing so may cause data corruption or loss of data.

• USB devices which can connect to the player are flash memory and digital still camera. Other devices (USB hub, etc.) cannot be connected. When an unsupported device is connected, an error message appears.

• Some USB devices may not work with this player.

• The player can recognize Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices that are FAT-compatible.

• Set LUN setting on a digital still camera to “Single.” Refer to the instructions supplied with the digital still camera.

Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality

You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen.

1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press X/x to select “LCD

Mode” and press ENTER.

3 Select and adjust each of the

following items by pressing C/ X/x/c and ENTER.

• LCD Aspect: Change the picture size.

• Backlight: Adjust the brightness.

• Contrast: Adjust the difference between light and dark areas.

• Hue: Adjust the red and green color balance.

• Color: Adjust the richness of colors.

• Default: Return all settings to the factory defaults.

To turn off the menu display

Press OPTIONS or RETURN.

Depending on the disc, the screen size you can select differs.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Display

You can change the settings of the player. The default settings are underlined. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority.

1 Press OPTIONS when the player

is in stop mode.

During Resume Play, you cannot use the setup display. Press x twice and press OPTIONS.

2 Press X/x to select “Setup,”

and press ENTER.

General Setup

◆ TV Display (DVD only)

4:3 Pan Scan

4:3 Letter Box

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Settings and Adjustments

3 Press X/x to select the setup

category and press ENTER.

: General Setup : Audio Setup

: Language Setup : Parental Control

4 Select and adjust each of the

following items by pressing X/x and ENTER.

To turn off the setup display

Press OPTIONS or RETURN.

16:9

◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only)

Displays the angle mark when you can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. Select “On

◆ Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears. For this function, see page 11. Select “On

Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

” or “Off.”

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