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... receiver is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off and on the apparatus. Model No. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of optical instruments with one or more of the following measures: - Install in this equipment. DVP-FX730 Serial...
... receiver is connected to the wall outlet, even if the player itself has been turned off and on the apparatus. Model No. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of optical instruments with one or more of the following measures: - Install in this equipment. DVP-FX730 Serial...
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... (to prevent incorrect operation) is used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for long periods of Dolby Laboratories. • "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. Use of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. For details, see...
... (to prevent incorrect operation) is used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for long periods of Dolby Laboratories. • "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. Use of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. For details, see...
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 14 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 17 Using the Setup Display 17 Additional Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Precautions 22 Playable Media 25 Specifications 27 Index 28 4
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 14 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 17 Using the Setup Display 17 Additional Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Precautions 22 Playable Media 25 Specifications 27 Index 28 4
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... when operating the player. ,continued 5 Player PUSH CLOSE TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN POWER CHARGE POWER OFF ON A PHONES B AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DC IN 9.5V A LCD panel (page 11) B Speaker C TOP MENU button Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD VIDEO: Displays the top menu. • When playing a DVD VR:Switches between "Original" and "Play List" on the remote. Buttons C D E and F are the same in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as those on the disc created...
... when operating the player. ,continued 5 Player PUSH CLOSE TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN POWER CHARGE POWER OFF ON A PHONES B AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DC IN 9.5V A LCD panel (page 11) B Speaker C TOP MENU button Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD VIDEO: Displays the top menu. • When playing a DVD VR:Switches between "Original" and "Play List" on the remote. Buttons C D E and F are the same in parentheses. Use the tactile dot as those on the disc created...
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...-starts playback. M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on the remote remain operable. G Disc Lid (page 11) H OPEN button (page 11) Opens the disc lid. 6 E VOLUME (sound volume) +/- X (pause) button (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. J POWER indicator (page 11) K CHARGE indicator (page 8) L (remote sensor) When operating by the remote, point it at the remote sensor . x (stop) button (page 11) Stops playback. . (previous) button Skips to the previous display. O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P AUDIO OUT jack (page 10) Q VIDEO OUT...
...-starts playback. M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on the remote remain operable. G Disc Lid (page 11) H OPEN button (page 11) Opens the disc lid. 6 E VOLUME (sound volume) +/- X (pause) button (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. J POWER indicator (page 11) K CHARGE indicator (page 8) L (remote sensor) When operating by the remote, point it at the remote sensor . x (stop) button (page 11) Stops playback. . (previous) button Skips to the previous display. O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P AUDIO OUT jack (page 10) Q VIDEO OUT...
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... change the speed. • When playing a DVD:Slow reverses/ slow forwards when pressed during playback. Depending on a disc switches between stereo and monaural (left/ right). Press repeatedly to change the speed. V AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO:Each time you press the button, the mode switches between main, sub and main/sub sound. • When playing a CD:Each time you press the button, the language of the sound track switches. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. The number 5, N and AUDIO buttons...
... change the speed. • When playing a DVD:Slow reverses/ slow forwards when pressed during playback. Depending on a disc switches between stereo and monaural (left/ right). Press repeatedly to change the speed. V AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO:Each time you press the button, the mode switches between main, sub and main/sub sound. • When playing a CD:Each time you press the button, the language of the sound track switches. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. The number 5, N and AUDIO buttons...
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...; Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote (with battery) (1) To replace the remote battery When the battery becomes depleted, operation is set to "ON." CAUTION Danger of the CHARGE indicator, the POWER switch is not possible. Change the battery. 1 Prepare a new battery (lithium battery CR2025). 2 Pull out the battery holder (2) while pressing the lock lever (1). Replace only with the 3 side up instead of explosion if battery is depleted. 1 Connect...
...; Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono plug × 3) (1) • Remote (with battery) (1) To replace the remote battery When the battery becomes depleted, operation is set to "ON." CAUTION Danger of the CHARGE indicator, the POWER switch is not possible. Change the battery. 1 Prepare a new battery (lithium battery CR2025). 2 Pull out the battery holder (2) while pressing the lock lever (1). Replace only with the 3 side up instead of explosion if battery is depleted. 1 Connect...
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... stopped, the battery indicator is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes. When the battery is empty, is displayed. b • The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving. • Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the car engine off, the car battery may become depleted. ,continued 9 Set the POWER switch to minimum Depending on the player. Also, do not use...
... stopped, the battery indicator is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes. When the battery is empty, is displayed. b • The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving. • Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the car engine off, the car battery may become depleted. ,continued 9 Set the POWER switch to minimum Depending on the player. Also, do not use...
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... N. Switch between original and Playlist in pause or stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. Notes on the stop playback, the player starts playback from the beginning of "Screen Saver," see page 18. • The player goes to standby, 15 minutes after power off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Play DVDs in fast reverse or fast forward (Scan Play) Press C/c repeatedly on again after starting the screen saver function. Display the DVD Press MENU...
... N. Switch between original and Playlist in pause or stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. Notes on the stop playback, the player starts playback from the beginning of "Screen Saver," see page 18. • The player goes to standby, 15 minutes after power off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Play DVDs in fast reverse or fast forward (Scan Play) Press C/c repeatedly on again after starting the screen saver function. Display the DVD Press MENU...
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... set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and so on the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. When entering the numbers, operate the number buttons on . "00:00:00" will appear by pressing X/x. • T.Time: Time appears while playing a title. The playback information display also allows you to select items and press ENTER. • Title: Select the title number by pressing X/x or number buttons. • Chapter: Select the chapter number by pressing X/x or number buttons. • Audio: Select...
... set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and so on the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. When entering the numbers, operate the number buttons on . "00:00:00" will appear by pressing X/x. • T.Time: Time appears while playing a title. The playback information display also allows you to select items and press ENTER. • Title: Select the title number by pressing X/x or number buttons. • Chapter: Select the chapter number by pressing X/x or number buttons. • Audio: Select...
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... to select and press ENTER. To stop playback Press x. The image files in the album appear in 12 sub-screens with the displayed file in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start . For details on playable files, see "Playable Media" (page 25). When you set a DATA media, a list of files in the album appears. Selecting a JPEG file 1 Press X/x to select the file, and press ENTER. Example: The list of...
... to select and press ENTER. To stop playback Press x. The image files in the album appear in 12 sub-screens with the displayed file in KODAK Picture CD format automatically start . For details on playable files, see "Playable Media" (page 25). When you set a DATA media, a list of files in the album appears. Selecting a JPEG file 1 Press X/x to select the file, and press ENTER. Example: The list of...
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... OPTIONS VOLUME OPTIONS RETURN PUSH CLOSE OPEN x : General Setup (page 17) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 18) Makes the audio settings according to select "Setup," and press ENTER. The setup display appears. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the setup display, you can make various settings to select the setup category and press ENTER. ,continued 17 During Resume Play, you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Automatically displays a wide picture on -screen display or sound track. : Parental Control...
... OPTIONS VOLUME OPTIONS RETURN PUSH CLOSE OPEN x : General Setup (page 17) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 18) Makes the audio settings according to select "Setup," and press ENTER. The setup display appears. Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the setup display, you can make various settings to select the setup category and press ENTER. ,continued 17 During Resume Play, you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Automatically displays a wide picture on -screen display or sound track. : Parental Control...
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... not recorded on the disc, one of being at a live performance. b If you leave the player in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that all of your display equipment from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N to turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to its original factory settings. Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you select a language in pause or stop mode...
... not recorded on the disc, one of being at a live performance. b If you leave the player in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that all of your display equipment from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N to turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to its original factory settings. Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you select a language in pause or stop mode...
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... the password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. To change the parental control level while playing the disc. Parental Control Old Password New Password Verify Password OK Enter password, then press ENTER . 3 Enter your current password in step 3, and re-enter the password. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. If the Resume Play mode is selected and press ENTER. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select "Parental Control," and...
... the password appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. To change the parental control level while playing the disc. Parental Control Old Password New Password Verify Password OK Enter password, then press ENTER . 3 Enter your current password in step 3, and re-enter the password. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. If the Resume Play mode is selected and press ENTER. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select "Parental Control," and...
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...). , The brightness is sufficiently charged (page 8). The sound volume may improve if you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Check the region code matches the player, and that the rechargeable battery is set . Set the brightness in "LCD Mode" (page 15). Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at minimum. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you set in the direction of the arrow (page...
...). , The brightness is sufficiently charged (page 8). The sound volume may improve if you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Check the region code matches the player, and that the rechargeable battery is set . Set the brightness in "LCD Mode" (page 15). Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at minimum. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you set in the direction of the arrow (page...
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... screen turns blue when playing a DVD (VR mode) disc. , Images taken from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (page 12). , Resume play has taken effect (page 12). , The Playlist of the images. " " or " " appears and the player does not function according to the button pressed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform certain operations. In this case, use C/c on the disc, you change playback...
... screen turns blue when playing a DVD (VR mode) disc. , Images taken from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (page 12). , Resume play has taken effect (page 12). , The Playlist of the images. " " or " " appears and the player does not function according to the button pressed. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform certain operations. In this case, use C/c on the disc, you change playback...
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.... The disc will not play images that contain a copy protection only Images in music CD format DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 or JPEG files. Note that protects the copyright of the recording device and authoring software. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that some playback functions may not be played on the player due to the recording quality...
.... The disc will not play images that contain a copy protection only Images in music CD format DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 or JPEG files. Note that protects the copyright of the recording device and authoring software. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that some playback functions may not be played on the player due to the recording quality...
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... (height) in normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) × 1200 (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is used to protect copyrights. ALL DVD playback operations Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally set by some time. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with no more than 648. • The player can display a file or album name up...
... (height) in normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) × 1200 (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is used to protect copyrights. ALL DVD playback operations Some playback operations of DVDs may be intentionally set by some time. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with no more than 648. • The player can display a file or album name up...
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... Outputs VIDEO (video output): Minijack Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms AUDIO (audio output) Stereo minijack Output 2.0 Vrms/47 kilohms Recommended load impedance over 47 kilohms PHONES (headphones) A/B: Stereo minijack Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 7 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 480 × 234 (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%) General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (rechargeable battery) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 7 W (when used with digital audio...
... Outputs VIDEO (video output): Minijack Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms AUDIO (audio output) Stereo minijack Output 2.0 Vrms/47 kilohms Recommended load impedance over 47 kilohms PHONES (headphones) A/B: Stereo minijack Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 7 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 480 × 234 (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%) General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (rechargeable battery) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 7 W (when used with digital audio...
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Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Random Play 12 Region code 26 Remote battery 8 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 28 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Slide Show 15 Subtitle 7, 18 T Troubleshooting 20 TV Display 17
Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Random Play 12 Region code 26 Remote battery 8 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 28 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Slide Show 15 Subtitle 7, 18 T Troubleshooting 20 TV Display 17