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... Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ...safety. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. If the provided Install in accordance with the limits for help. DVP-FX921 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. WARNING To reduce the risk...
... Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency ...safety. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. If the provided Install in accordance with the limits for help. DVP-FX921 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the space provided below. WARNING To reduce the risk...
Operating Instructions
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... you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as , ... of each explanation indicate what kind of time you risk permanent damage to your nearest Sony dealer. NICE-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is damaged, liquid has been... screen indefinitely. For more information regarding recycling of this . IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is used with the apparatus. plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has...
... you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. • Icons, such as , ... of each explanation indicate what kind of time you risk permanent damage to your nearest Sony dealer. NICE-to-know information (to prevent incorrect operation) is damaged, liquid has been... screen indefinitely. For more information regarding recycling of this . IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is used with the apparatus. plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote. N HOLD switch To avoid accidental button operation of the player, set the HOLD switch to the direction of thumbnails and plays a slideshow. E MENU Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD: Displays the menu. • When playing a CD: Each time ... adaptor. 6 D DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD: Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. J PUSH CLOSE (page 13) Closes the disc lid. All the buttons on the player are locked, while the buttons on or off. See page 15. •...
... the remote. N HOLD switch To avoid accidental button operation of the player, set the HOLD switch to the direction of thumbnails and plays a slideshow. E MENU Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD: Displays the menu. • When playing a CD: Each time ... adaptor. 6 D DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD: Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. J PUSH CLOSE (page 13) Closes the disc lid. All the buttons on the player are locked, while the buttons on or off. See page 15. •...
Operating Instructions
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... X AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each time you cannot switch. Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Buttons B C D and E are the same in function as a reference when operating the player. During playback, you press the button, the language of the sound ... 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 player, the default is applied. • Line In: When inputting a playback signal from...
... X AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each time you cannot switch. Remote 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Buttons B C D and E are the same in function as a reference when operating the player. During playback, you press the button, the language of the sound ... 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 player, the default is applied. • Line In: When inputting a playback signal from...
Operating Instructions
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... panel will not be able to change angles. It may not be damaged by the arrow (clockwise). Depending on the disc, the choice of the player. b • Do not rotate the LCD panel over 180 degrees. Doing so will break the LCD panel. • Return the LCD panel to its original... position Open the LCD panel to the vertical position, then slowly rotate it closed or out of vertical. Each time you can change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only) Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel to the vertical position and rotate the LCD panel counterclockwise slowly. In...
... panel will not be able to change angles. It may not be damaged by the arrow (clockwise). Depending on the disc, the choice of the player. b • Do not rotate the LCD panel over 180 degrees. Doing so will break the LCD panel. • Return the LCD panel to its original... position Open the LCD panel to the vertical position, then slowly rotate it closed or out of vertical. Each time you can change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only) Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel to the vertical position and rotate the LCD panel counterclockwise slowly. In...
Operating Instructions
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... green. 3 Press OPEN to play back a disc after enjoying images by "Line In," press INPUT. b • Discs created on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Place with the playback side down 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the disc lid to the operating instructions...PUSH CLOSE OPEN POWER 6 Press N. For more information about finalizing, refer to select the item, and press ENTER. Playback Depending on the player. The player starts playback. Press C/X/x/c to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. x X Playback side facing down and push gently until the spinning...
... green. 3 Press OPEN to play back a disc after enjoying images by "Line In," press INPUT. b • Discs created on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Place with the playback side down 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the disc lid to the operating instructions...PUSH CLOSE OPEN POWER 6 Press N. For more information about finalizing, refer to select the item, and press ENTER. Playback Depending on the player. The player starts playback. Press C/X/x/c to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. x X Playback side facing down and push gently until the spinning...
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... repeatedly (page 7). Play CDs randomly (Random Play) Press MENU repeatedly (page 6). * DVD VIDEO only 14 Notes on again after power off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Display the DVD Press MENU (page 6) menu or TOP MENU (page 7). Switch between original and Playlist ...• A screen saver image appears when you press N. you disconnect the adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning off the player. Check the DVD Press DISPLAY playback (page 15). you turn off , resume play may not start from exactly the same point. • The ...
... repeatedly (page 7). Play CDs randomly (Random Play) Press MENU repeatedly (page 6). * DVD VIDEO only 14 Notes on again after power off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Display the DVD Press MENU (page 6) menu or TOP MENU (page 7). Switch between original and Playlist ...• A screen saver image appears when you press N. you disconnect the adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning off the player. Check the DVD Press DISPLAY playback (page 15). you turn off , resume play may not start from exactly the same point. • The ...
Operating Instructions
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...when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. x RETURN C/X/x/c ENTER OPTIONS VOL DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE : General Setup (page 19) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 20) Makes the audio settings according to items such as picture and sound. To turn off the portions that do...items General Setup TV Display Angle Mark Screen Saver Default 16 : 9 On On General Setup The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV...
...when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. x RETURN C/X/x/c ENTER OPTIONS VOL DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE : General Setup (page 19) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 20) Makes the audio settings according to items such as picture and sound. To turn off the portions that do...items General Setup TV Display Angle Mark Screen Saver Default 16 : 9 On On General Setup The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV...
Operating Instructions
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...9670; Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in the disc is selected. Off Deactivates the screen saver function. ◆ Default Each function returns to turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC." TV Mode Makes low sounds clear... language on the disc, one of the recorded languages will be lost. When you select "Off," no subtitle is displayed. ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of being at a live performance. On Activates the screen saver function. Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ...
...9670; Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in the disc is selected. Off Deactivates the screen saver function. ◆ Default Each function returns to turn the volume down when playing a DVD that conforms to "Audio DRC." TV Mode Makes low sounds clear... language on the disc, one of the recorded languages will be lost. When you select "Off," no subtitle is displayed. ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of being at a live performance. On Activates the screen saver function. Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ...
Operating Instructions
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..."New Password" and "Verify Password," and press ENTER. Enter your password appears. Settings and Adjustments Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. The display for entering the password appears. To set Insert the disc and press N, the display for the...1369" in "Old Password," and enter your new password in step 3, and re-enter the password. When you may be limited on the player. • Depending on the remote, and press ENTER. Set the password for entering your password using the number buttons on the remote. If ...
..."New Password" and "Verify Password," and press ENTER. Enter your password appears. Settings and Adjustments Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. The display for entering the password appears. To set Insert the disc and press N, the display for the...1369" in "Old Password," and enter your new password in step 3, and re-enter the password. When you may be limited on the player. • Depending on the remote, and press ENTER. Set the password for entering your password using the number buttons on the remote. If ...
Operating Instructions
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...this disc." The sound volume may improve if you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch is inserted. The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. ... Information Troubleshooting If you set in the direction of the arrow (page 6). Power The power is not turned on some DVDs. Picture There is no sound. , The player is in pause mode or in slow play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs.
...this disc." The sound volume may improve if you experience any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch is inserted. The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. ... Information Troubleshooting If you set in the direction of the arrow (page 6). Power The power is not turned on some DVDs. Picture There is no sound. , The player is in pause mode or in slow play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs.
Operating Instructions
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... the images. Playback may take a while when looking for the disc menu. The remote does not function. , The battery in DVD (VR mode). " " or " " appears and the player does not function according to the button. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform certain operations. "Copyright...-free signals. C/c does not work , select and operate it from the DVD menu. In this case, use C/c on the remote. Refer to "OFF" and disconnect the adaptor and remove the battery pack. ,continued 23 The player does not operate properly or the power does not turn off. , When static...
... the images. Playback may take a while when looking for the disc menu. The remote does not function. , The battery in DVD (VR mode). " " or " " appears and the player does not function according to the button. , Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform certain operations. "Copyright...-free signals. C/c does not work , select and operate it from the DVD menu. In this case, use C/c on the remote. Refer to "OFF" and disconnect the adaptor and remove the battery pack. ,continued 23 The player does not operate properly or the power does not turn off. , When static...
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... that cannot play if it has not been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. • For player that protects the copyright of the recording device and authoring software. "Copyright Lock" appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for the recording ...device. Additional Information Playable Media Type Disc Logo Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in DVD video mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode CD DATA disc - • Music CDs • CD...
... that cannot play if it has not been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback. • For player that protects the copyright of the recording device and authoring software. "Copyright Lock" appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for the recording ...device. Additional Information Playable Media Type Disc Logo Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in DVD video mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode CD DATA disc - • Music CDs • CD...
Operating Instructions
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...album in multiple sessions may not be available. The region code is displayed as "*." • The player can display only the currently playing album name. Since the player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be displayed correctly. ...hierarchy of folders may take some time. z • To play to 648 files and albums. The player will not play beyond the 648th file or album. • Depending on the player. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play on the writing condition of the media, the total number ...
...album in multiple sessions may not be available. The region code is displayed as "*." • The player can display only the currently playing album name. Since the player plays DVDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be displayed correctly. ...hierarchy of folders may take some time. z • To play to 648 files and albums. The player will not play beyond the 648th file or album. • Depending on the player. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play on the writing condition of the media, the total number ...