Operating Instructions
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... accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to operate this equipment. DVP-FX921 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and...
... accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to qualified personnel only. For customers in the literature accompanying the appliance. Refer to operate this equipment. DVP-FX921 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are provided for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and...
Operating Instructions
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... Material - Servicing is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. You can be authorized by Macrovision, and is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. For the State of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on...
... Material - Servicing is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. You can be authorized by Macrovision, and is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. For the State of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on...
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel 8 Preparations 9 Checking the Accessories 9 Charging the Battery Pack 9 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 11 Connecting to Other Equipment 12 Playback 13 Playing Discs 13 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 16 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 17 Settings and Adjustments 19 Using the Setup Display 19 Additional Information 22 Troubleshooting 22 Precautions 24 Playable Media 27 Specifications 29 Index 30 4
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Rotating and Folding Down the LCD Panel 8 Preparations 9 Checking the Accessories 9 Charging the Battery Pack 9 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 11 Connecting to Other Equipment 12 Playback 13 Playing Discs 13 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 16 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 17 Settings and Adjustments 19 Using the Setup Display 19 Additional Information 22 Troubleshooting 22 Precautions 24 Playable Media 27 Specifications 29 Index 30 4
Operating Instructions
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... disc lid. K POWER indicator (page 13) L CHARGE indicator (page 10) M POWER switch (page 13) Turns the player on the remote. E MENU Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD: Displays the menu. • When playing a CD: Each time you press the button, the time information switches. RETURN Returns to select a displayed item. • When playing a DVD or CD: C/c on the player works as the same as N. OPTIONS Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 17) and using the setup display...
... disc lid. K POWER indicator (page 13) L CHARGE indicator (page 10) M POWER switch (page 13) Turns the player on the remote. E MENU Displays the menu or changes the playback mode. • When playing a DVD: Displays the menu. • When playing a CD: Each time you press the button, the time information switches. RETURN Returns to select a displayed item. • When playing a DVD or CD: C/c on the player works as the same as N. OPTIONS Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 17) and using the setup display...
Operating Instructions
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... U 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 player, the default is applied. • Line In: When inputting a playback signal from connected A/V equipment. Press repeatedly to change the speed. W ADVANCE button Briefly fast forwards the current scene (DVD only). Depending on the player. X AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each time you press the button, the type of the sound track...
... U 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 player, the default is applied. • Line In: When inputting a playback signal from connected A/V equipment. Press repeatedly to change the speed. W ADVANCE button Briefly fast forwards the current scene (DVD only). Depending on the player. X AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each time you press the button, the type of the sound track...
Operating Instructions
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... pressing the lock lever (1). Replace only with DVP-FX921K only) Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted. 1 Attach the battery pack to the player. Preparations Preparations Checking the Accessories Check that you have the following items: • Battery pack (NP-FX110) (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Car battery adaptor (1) • Audio/video cord (mini...
... pressing the lock lever (1). Replace only with DVP-FX921K only) Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted. 1 Attach the battery pack to the player. Preparations Preparations Checking the Accessories Check that you have the following items: • Battery pack (NP-FX110) (1) • AC power adaptor (1) • Car battery adaptor (1) • Audio/video cord (mini...
Operating Instructions
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... stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. Press N to picture size select "LCD Mode" (page 17). information Play DVDs* repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY to standby, 15 minutes after power off, resume play from the beginning of "Screen Saver," see page 20. • The player goes to select "Repeat" (page 15). you disconnect the adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Display the DVD Press MENU (page 6) menu...
... stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. Press N to picture size select "LCD Mode" (page 17). information Play DVDs* repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY to standby, 15 minutes after power off, resume play from the beginning of "Screen Saver," see page 20. • The player goes to select "Repeat" (page 15). you disconnect the adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning off the player (including standby mode) while playing a DVD (VR mode). - Display the DVD Press MENU (page 6) menu...
Operating Instructions
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... X/x or number buttons. • Audio: Select the sound by pressing X/x. • Subtitle: Select the subtitle by pressing X/x. • Angle: Select the angle by pressing X/x. • Time Disp.: "Title Elapsed" is displayed. Playback Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you to set some items. Battery status Elapsed or remaining time * When a DVD (VR mode) is played, "PL" (playlist) or "ORG" (original) is displayed next to the title number. 2 Press X/x to set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and...
... X/x or number buttons. • Audio: Select the sound by pressing X/x. • Subtitle: Select the subtitle by pressing X/x. • Angle: Select the angle by pressing X/x. • Time Disp.: "Title Elapsed" is displayed. Playback Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you to set some items. Battery status Elapsed or remaining time * When a DVD (VR mode) is played, "PL" (playlist) or "ORG" (original) is displayed next to the title number. 2 Press X/x to set a title/chapter or change sound/ subtitle, and...
Operating Instructions
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... stop mode. Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the setup display, you can make various settings to playback conditions. : Language Setup (page 20) Makes the language settings for the on-screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 21) Sets the parental control limit. 4 Select and adjust each of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. 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...
... stop mode. Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display By using the setup display, you can make various settings to playback conditions. : Language Setup (page 20) Makes the language settings for the on-screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 21) Sets the parental control limit. 4 Select and adjust each of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... player in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu. Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you can change the viewing angles during playback of the recorded languages will be lost. The screen saver will be automatically selected. 20 Standard Standard sound. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you select a language in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that conforms to "Audio DRC." b If you turn off the screen...
... player in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu. Off Hide the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you can change the viewing angles during playback of the recorded languages will be lost. The screen saver will be automatically selected. 20 Standard Standard sound. TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you select a language in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that conforms to "Audio DRC." b If you turn off the screen...
Operating Instructions
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... "Old Password," and enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the disc, you play a disc for entering the password appears. In this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the parental control level while playing the disc. b • When you may be limited on the player. • Depending on the remote, and press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. If the Resume Play mode is...
... "Old Password," and enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the disc, you play a disc for entering the password appears. In this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the parental control level while playing the disc. b • When you may be limited on the player. • Depending on the remote, and press ENTER. Settings and Adjustments Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. If the Resume Play mode is...
Operating Instructions
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... black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on . Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at minimum. Sound There is no picture/picture noise appears. , The disc is dirty or flawed (page 26). , The brightness is displayed, press INPUT (page 7). The disc does not play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch...
... black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on . Insert the disc with an auto pause signal, the player stops playback at minimum. Sound There is no picture/picture noise appears. , The disc is dirty or flawed (page 26). , The brightness is displayed, press INPUT (page 7). The disc does not play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch...
Operating Instructions
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... playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (page 14). , Resume play original titles, press TOP MENU to set the POWER switch to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. The remote does not function. , The battery in DVD (VR mode). When images that contain copy protection signals are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. It may take time to start. , Playback may not be played (page 28). , The file format...
... playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (page 14). , Resume play original titles, press TOP MENU to set the POWER switch to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. The remote does not function. , The battery in DVD (VR mode). When images that contain copy protection signals are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. It may take time to start. , Playback may not be played (page 28). , The file format...
Operating Instructions
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... files. 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-Rs/CD-RWs in DVD (VR mode) with CPRM* protection may not work with some playback functions may not be played on the player due to the operating instructions for Recordable...
... files. 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-Rs/CD-RWs in DVD (VR mode) with CPRM* protection may not work with some playback functions may not be played on the player due to the operating instructions for Recordable...
Operating Instructions
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... progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is used to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since the player plays DVDs according to the region of DVDs may generate noise that can result in speaker damage. • Some DATA discs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. • Some DATA discs created in the above table, even if the file format differs. ALL DVD playback operations...
... progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is used to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since the player plays DVDs according to the region of DVDs may generate noise that can result in speaker damage. • Some DATA discs created in Packet Write format cannot be played. • Some DATA discs created in the above table, even if the file format differs. ALL DVD playback operations...
Operating Instructions
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... Inputs/Outputs VIDEO (video input/output): Minijack Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms AUDIO (audio input/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: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%) General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (Battery pack) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 8.5 W (when used with digital audio...
... Inputs/Outputs VIDEO (video input/output): Minijack Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms AUDIO (audio input/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: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 (effective pixel rate: more than 99.99%) General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (Battery pack) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 8.5 W (when used with digital audio...
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Index Numerics 16:9 19 4:3 Letter Box 19 4:3 Pan Scan 19 A Angle Mark 8, 20 Audio 7, 20 Audio DRC 20 Audio Setup 20 C CD 13, 27 Charging time and playing time 10 D DATA 16, 27 Disc Menu 20 DVD 13, 27 G General Setup 19 J JPEG 16, 28 L Language Setup 20 LCD Aspect 17 LCD Mode 17 M MP3 16, 28 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 20 P Parental Control 21 Password 21 Playable Media 27 Playback Information Display 15 R Random Play 14 Region code 28 Remote battery 9 Repeat Play 14 Resume Play 14 S Screen Saver 14, 20 Setup 19 Slide Show 17 30 Subtitle 8, 20 T Troubleshooting 22 TV Display 19
Index Numerics 16:9 19 4:3 Letter Box 19 4:3 Pan Scan 19 A Angle Mark 8, 20 Audio 7, 20 Audio DRC 20 Audio Setup 20 C CD 13, 27 Charging time and playing time 10 D DATA 16, 27 Disc Menu 20 DVD 13, 27 G General Setup 19 J JPEG 16, 28 L Language Setup 20 LCD Aspect 17 LCD Mode 17 M MP3 16, 28 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 20 P Parental Control 21 Password 21 Playable Media 27 Playback Information Display 15 R Random Play 14 Region code 28 Remote battery 9 Repeat Play 14 Resume Play 14 S Screen Saver 14, 20 Setup 19 Slide Show 17 30 Subtitle 8, 20 T Troubleshooting 22 TV Display 19
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to obtain warranty service. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty...
... improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by Sony to service the Product. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to obtain warranty service. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty...
Marketing Specifications
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... enhanced remote control use Car adaptorand Headphones included Disc resume AV input and output 9" (diag.) Portable DVD Player Key Technologies 9-inch (diag.), high-resolution, widescreen monitor: Enjoy entertainment on the frame surrounding the player's screen. DVP-FX921K Key Features 9-inch (diag.), high-resolution, widescreen monitor 6-hour rechargeable battery1 180-degree swivel and flip screen Touch keys on bezel for easy operation Multiple format disc playback2 2 built-in headphone jacks. Multiple format disc playback: View...
... enhanced remote control use Car adaptorand Headphones included Disc resume AV input and output 9" (diag.) Portable DVD Player Key Technologies 9-inch (diag.), high-resolution, widescreen monitor: Enjoy entertainment on the frame surrounding the player's screen. DVP-FX921K Key Features 9-inch (diag.), high-resolution, widescreen monitor 6-hour rechargeable battery1 180-degree swivel and flip screen Touch keys on bezel for easy operation Multiple format disc playback2 2 built-in headphone jacks. Multiple format disc playback: View...
Marketing Specifications
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... Electronics Inc. Sony, Precision Drive, Precision Cinema Progressive are trademarks of Sony. Actual time may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, operating environment and battery condition. 2. DVP-FX921K Features Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes DVD Playback: Yes2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 JPEG Playback: Yes2 Audio CD Playback: Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)2 MP3 Playback: Yes 2 Convenience On-Screen Display: Yes UPC Code: 027242756793 1. All...
... Electronics Inc. Sony, Precision Drive, Precision Cinema Progressive are trademarks of Sony. Actual time may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, operating environment and battery condition. 2. DVP-FX921K Features Video DVD (VR Mode) Playback: Yes DVD Playback: Yes2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes DVD-RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 JPEG Playback: Yes2 Audio CD Playback: Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)2 MP3 Playback: Yes 2 Convenience On-Screen Display: Yes UPC Code: 027242756793 1. All...