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Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DVP-FX820 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Install in... interference to rain or moisture. Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to operate this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure ...in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to persons. WARNING To reduce the risk of trouble. • The player is not disconnected from the AC...
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. DVP-FX820 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Install in... interference to rain or moisture. Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to operate this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure ...in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this product. To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to persons. WARNING To reduce the risk of trouble. • The player is not disconnected from the AC...
Operating Instructions
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... controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. About This Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode... Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files) * MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO ...
... controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. About This Manual • Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. • "DVD" may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (video mode... Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks, and JPEG image files) * MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO ...
Operating Instructions
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... and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R (finalized disc) DVD+RW/+R (finalized disc) Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. Also, the player cannot play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following format: - Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format or...
... and JPEG image files of discs DVD VIDEO DVD-RW/-R (finalized disc) DVD+RW/+R (finalized disc) Music CD CD-RW/-R "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. Also, the player cannot play DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs recorded in the following format: - Also some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet Write format or...
Operating Instructions
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...discs, there are trademarks of sale. The region code is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note on this player. Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback... is prohibited. 8 Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by this player plays DVDs according to the instructions supplied with digital audio material on this product is not guaranteed.
...discs, there are trademarks of sale. The region code is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of Dolby Laboratories. • Manufactured under license under license from Dolby Laboratories. Note on this player. Also, refer to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback... is prohibited. 8 Reverse engineering or disassembly is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by this player plays DVDs according to the instructions supplied with digital audio material on this product is not guaranteed.
Operating Instructions
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Recharge the battery, when is not displayed when a DVD or JPEG file are being played. Set Backlight Adjustment to the player, and then connect the AC power cord into a wall outlet (page 11). Notes • The battery indicator does not appear on the screen ...factors. Headphone Use - DC IN 9.5 V jack CHARGE indicator HOLD PHONES AB AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.5V POWER CHARGE Player Battery pack When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator turns on the screen. normal temperature (20°C (68°F)) - Battery condition may differ from the...
Recharge the battery, when is not displayed when a DVD or JPEG file are being played. Set Backlight Adjustment to the player, and then connect the AC power cord into a wall outlet (page 11). Notes • The battery indicator does not appear on the screen ...factors. Headphone Use - DC IN 9.5 V jack CHARGE indicator HOLD PHONES AB AUDIO OPTICAL OUT VIDEO LINE SELECT IN OUT DC IN 9.5V POWER CHARGE Player Battery pack When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator turns on the screen. normal temperature (20°C (68°F)) - Battery condition may differ from the...
Operating Instructions
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... refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side down 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the player to be different or restricted. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD, some operations may be played. Playing Discs x H VOL DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE POWER ... • After all titles have been played, the player will stop itself and the display will return to "OUT." Push with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be correctly finalized to play this player. Wait until it clicks. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up , a...
... refer to the operating instructions supplied with the playback side down 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the player to be different or restricted. Playing Discs Playing Discs Depending on the DVD, some operations may be played. Playing Discs x H VOL DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE POWER ... • After all titles have been played, the player will stop itself and the display will return to "OUT." Push with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be correctly finalized to play this player. Wait until it clicks. The player turns on and the power indicator lights up , a...
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...continuous play DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • The player's speaker does not output DTS sound. To avoid accidental button operation on the player Set the player's \/1/HOLD switch to "On" in this operating instruction is not available on a DVD VIDEO, connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) (...receiver) without operation for details. • The player turns off the power Press the remote's \/1 button or slide the player's \/1/HOLD switch to the Press . The image disappears when you play DTS sound tracks on the current DVD VIDEO. See page 30 for more than 15 minutes...
...continuous play DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO • The player's speaker does not output DTS sound. To avoid accidental button operation on the player Set the player's \/1/HOLD switch to "On" in this operating instruction is not available on a DVD VIDEO, connect the player to an AV amplifier (receiver) (...receiver) without operation for details. • The player turns off the power Press the remote's \/1 button or slide the player's \/1/HOLD switch to the Press . The image disappears when you play DTS sound tracks on the current DVD VIDEO. See page 30 for more than 15 minutes...
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... again. The player starts playback from the point you disconnect the battery pack and the AC adaptor. - Notes • Depending on the stop point and displays a message on the screen. you change . 3 Press ENTER. Note Depending on the remote. ,continued 17 Using the DVD's menu A DVD is divided into ...long sections of the player for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the TOP MENU button. Resume Play works even after power off , ...
... again. The player starts playback from the point you disconnect the battery pack and the AC adaptor. - Notes • Depending on the stop point and displays a message on the screen. you change . 3 Press ENTER. Note Depending on the remote. ,continued 17 Using the DVD's menu A DVD is divided into ...long sections of the player for the sound and subtitles, select these items using the TOP MENU button. Resume Play works even after power off , ...
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... audio formats. • If "DTS" in "Audio Setup" is recorded with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. The default setting is recorded in multiple audio formats. ◆ When playing a CD • Stereo:... selecting the left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUDIO 1 Press ...
... audio formats. • If "DTS" in "Audio Setup" is recorded with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. The default setting is recorded in multiple audio formats. ◆ When playing a CD • Stereo:... selecting the left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. Changing the sound When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS), you can change the sound. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUDIO 1 Press ...
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The scene changes to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to select a setting. To turn them off. • While you play a disc with subtitles, the ... step 1. This means that you press . You also may disappear when you can switch the subtitles in the Playback Settings Display while playing a DVD (page 20). Notes • Some DVD VIDEOs prohibit changing angles even when multi-angles are recorded. • You cannot change the viewing angle. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ANGLE 1 ...
The scene changes to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on it. Notes • Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to select a setting. To turn them off. • While you play a disc with subtitles, the ... step 1. This means that you press . You also may disappear when you can switch the subtitles in the Playback Settings Display while playing a DVD (page 20). Notes • Some DVD VIDEOs prohibit changing angles even when multi-angles are recorded. • You cannot change the viewing angle. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ANGLE 1 ...
Operating Instructions
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...; Chapter • T.Time* • C.Time* * You can use the number buttons or X/x. Note Depending on the screen. The player starts playback from the entered time code. Enter the desired time code using the number buttons, and press ENTER. See page 22 for details... details about searching for a title/chapter, etc. DISPLAY Number buttons C/X/x/c ENTER O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. The Playback Settings Display also allows you select "T.Time" or "C.Time" in the upper right corner of the Playback Settings Display. z Hints • You can...
...; Chapter • T.Time* • C.Time* * You can use the number buttons or X/x. Note Depending on the screen. The player starts playback from the entered time code. Enter the desired time code using the number buttons, and press ENTER. See page 22 for details... details about searching for a title/chapter, etc. DISPLAY Number buttons C/X/x/c ENTER O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. The Playback Settings Display also allows you select "T.Time" or "C.Time" in the upper right corner of the Playback Settings Display. z Hints • You can...
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... displaying the elapsed time of the titles. on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. To return to normal play all of the titles on a DVD VIDEO, or a single title or chapter repeatedly. 1 Select "Repeat" on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. 2 Press X/x to select the setting, and ...same as the number recorded on the disc. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use MENU (page 23). Playing a DVD VIDEO repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can check the playing time and remaining time of "Time Disp." and exiting from the Playback Settings Display, the "...
... displaying the elapsed time of the titles. on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. To return to normal play all of the titles on a DVD VIDEO, or a single title or chapter repeatedly. 1 Select "Repeat" on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. 2 Press X/x to select the setting, and ...same as the number recorded on the disc. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use MENU (page 23). Playing a DVD VIDEO repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can check the playing time and remaining time of "Time Disp." and exiting from the Playback Settings Display, the "...
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...changes. Locating a point quickly using the number buttons. - While playing a DVD VIDEO, you can search for a particular point only on the remote. z Hint C/c on the player works the same as m/M on the remote, and ENTER on the player works the same as shown below. ◆ Playback direction H t 1M...you can search directly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. z Hint When you know the chapter or track number, you play for a DVD. • Scan speed differs depending on a disc by entering these numbers using the ./> PREV (previous)/ NEXT buttons (Search) During playback, press...
...changes. Locating a point quickly using the number buttons. - While playing a DVD VIDEO, you can search for a particular point only on the remote. z Hint C/c on the player works the same as m/M on the remote, and ENTER on the player works the same as shown below. ◆ Playback direction H t 1M...you can search directly by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. z Hint When you know the chapter or track number, you play for a DVD. • Scan speed differs depending on a disc by entering these numbers using the ./> PREV (previous)/ NEXT buttons (Search) During playback, press...
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... 20). When you insert DATA CDs and DATA DVDs, the list of the current track appear. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch the time information as below. • Track Elapsed • Track Remain • Disc Elapsed • Disc Remain Note The player does not display "Disc Elapsed" or "Disc ...Remain" on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). For playable MP3 audio files and JPEG image files, see page 39. C/X/x/c...
... 20). When you insert DATA CDs and DATA DVDs, the list of the current track appear. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch the time information as below. • Track Elapsed • Track Remain • Disc Elapsed • Disc Remain Note The player does not display "Disc Elapsed" or "Disc ...Remain" on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). For playable MP3 audio files and JPEG image files, see page 39. C/X/x/c...
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... progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is within this specified capacity.) • The total albums and files the player can recognize is about 299. To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. To go to the next or previous JPEG image file Press > or .. C: ... larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in normal mode, or more , may take longer to display than others. • The player cannot play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a Slide Show You can play the JPEG image file that the view also returns to normal if you...
... progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is within this specified capacity.) • The total albums and files the player can recognize is about 299. To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. To go to the next or previous JPEG image file Press > or .. C: ... larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in normal mode, or more , may take longer to display than others. • The player cannot play JPEG image files on a DATA CD or DATA DVD successively as a Slide Show You can play the JPEG image file that the view also returns to normal if you...
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... Display Press OPTIONS or O RETURN twice. General Setup TV Display Angle Mark Screen Saver Default 16 : 9 On On Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the screen.
... Display Press OPTIONS or O RETURN twice. General Setup TV Display Angle Mark Screen Saver Default 16 : 9 On On Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the screen.
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... signals are underlined. Audio Setup Audio DRC Digital Output TV Mode Off Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down . Standard Normally, select this position. On Normally select this position. Note Depending..." or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark Displays the angle mark when you to set to "Audio DRC." Wide Range Gives you leave the player in the Setup Display. Off The influence of your display device from the following jacks: - Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver...
... signals are underlined. Audio Setup Audio DRC Digital Output TV Mode Off Select: ENTER Cancel: RETURN ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down . Standard Normally, select this position. On Normally select this position. Note Depending..." or vice versa. ◆ Angle Mark Displays the angle mark when you to set to "Audio DRC." Wide Range Gives you leave the player in the Setup Display. Off The influence of your display device from the following jacks: - Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver...
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...Note If you connect a component that is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the subtitle language. For connection details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 28). Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.... ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. On Select this when the player is connected to output DTS signals. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (Language Setup) "Language Setup" allows you connect an audio...
...Note If you connect a component that is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the subtitle language. For connection details, see "Using the Setup Display" (page 28). Dolby Digital Select this when the player is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.... ◆ DTS Selects whether or not to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. On Select this when the player is connected to output DTS signals. Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (Language Setup) "Language Setup" allows you connect an audio...
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.... Setting the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to return one by the parental control function. Parental Control Settings (Parental Control) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. Changing the password 1 Press X/x to select "Password" in the "Verify Password" box, then press ENTER to...
.... Setting the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to return one by the parental control function. Parental Control Settings (Parental Control) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. Changing the password 1 Press X/x to select "Password" in the "Verify Password" box, then press ENTER to...
Operating Instructions
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..., set "Audio DRC" in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to your nearest Sony dealer. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO... connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR) jacks of high-vision TV. , If the picture output from the player appears on your DVD. Set the brightness in "LCD Mode" (page 27). , When you set the LINE SELECT switch to "IN" (page 34). , Re-connect the connecting cord ...
..., set "Audio DRC" in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The player is connected to your nearest Sony dealer. Operation The remote does not function. , The batteries in the remote are weak. , There are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO... connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR) jacks of high-vision TV. , If the picture output from the player appears on your DVD. Set the brightness in "LCD Mode" (page 27). , When you set the LINE SELECT switch to "IN" (page 34). , Re-connect the connecting cord ...