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... trouble. • The player is connected. - Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. The wide blade or the third prong are cautioned that any ventilation openings. Precautions • Install this system so that to which can be determined by one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. DVP-FX970 Serial...
... trouble. • The player is connected. - Record the serial number in the literature accompanying the appliance. The wide blade or the third prong are cautioned that any ventilation openings. Precautions • Install this system so that to which can be determined by one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. DVP-FX970 Serial...
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... the function being explained. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is used as , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this . Consult your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are trademarks. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories...
... the function being explained. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM About this manual • In this manual, "disc" is used as , listed at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) Unplug this . Consult your television screen. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are trademarks. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories...
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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 Other Equipment 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files 13 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 16 Using the Setup Display 16 Additional Information 19 Troubleshooting 19 Precautions 21 Playable Media 23 Specifications 25 Index 26 4
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 Other Equipment 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files 13 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 16 Using the Setup Display 16 Additional Information 19 Troubleshooting 19 Precautions 21 Playable Media 23 Specifications 25 Index 26 4
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C N (play ) buttons have a tactile dot. MENU Displays the DVD VIDEO's menu. • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC function is available only for the sound output from the player's speaker. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. x (stop) (page 11) Stops playback. ./> (previous/next) Skips to Repeat Play (page 12) or Random Play. • When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 14). D SOUND Switches among 4 different sound modes each time pressed. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page...
C N (play ) buttons have a tactile dot. MENU Displays the DVD VIDEO's menu. • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC function is available only for the sound output from the player's speaker. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. x (stop) (page 11) Stops playback. ./> (previous/next) Skips to Repeat Play (page 12) or Random Play. • When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 14). D SOUND Switches among 4 different sound modes each time pressed. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page...
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... In (page 10) Remote L CHARGE indicator (page 8) M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on or off. F (remote sensor) G Speaker H Disc Lid (page 11) I OPEN button (page 11) Opens the disc lid. T INPUT SELECT button (page 10) Each time you press the button, the LCD screen image switches as N. O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P USB jack (type A) (page 14) Connect a USB device to the direction of the player, set the HOLD switch to this jack. K POWER indicator Q AUDIO IN/OUT jack (page...
... In (page 10) Remote L CHARGE indicator (page 8) M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on or off. F (remote sensor) G Speaker H Disc Lid (page 11) I OPEN button (page 11) Opens the disc lid. T INPUT SELECT button (page 10) Each time you press the button, the LCD screen image switches as N. O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P USB jack (type A) (page 14) Connect a USB device to the direction of the player, set the HOLD switch to this jack. K POWER indicator Q AUDIO IN/OUT jack (page...
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... button Changes the audio signal each time pressed. X m/M (scan/slow) buttons • Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during pause. In this position the panel is available for DVD, VIDEO CD and video files.) Y ANGLE button Changes the angles recorded on a DVD VIDEO each time pressed. • When playing a DVD VIDEO, switches the recorded language. • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD, switches between "Original" and "Play List." V TOP MENU button Displays the DVD VIDEO's top menu. • When playing a DVD VR, switches between stereo and monaural. Press repeatedly...
... button Changes the audio signal each time pressed. X m/M (scan/slow) buttons • Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during pause. In this position the panel is available for DVD, VIDEO CD and video files.) Y ANGLE button Changes the angles recorded on a DVD VIDEO each time pressed. • When playing a DVD VIDEO, switches the recorded language. • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD, switches between "Original" and "Play List." V TOP MENU button Displays the DVD VIDEO's top menu. • When playing a DVD VR, switches between stereo and monaural. Press repeatedly...
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...; Playing time - headphone use it with the car engine running. b • The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving. • Arrange the cord so as not to minimum Depending on the ambient temperature or rechargeable battery condition, charging time may be reduced. Also, do not use - moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) - INPUT SELECT POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B AUDIO IN...
...; Playing time - headphone use it with the car engine running. b • The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving. • Arrange the cord so as not to minimum Depending on the ambient temperature or rechargeable battery condition, charging time may be reduced. Also, do not use - moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) - INPUT SELECT POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B AUDIO IN...
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x X N VOLUME VOL SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE PUSH CLOSE POWER CHARGE OPEN ON POWER OFF Playback side facing down and push gently until the spinning stops before removing the disc. ,continued 11 The player starts playback. Depending on the disc, some operations may be correctly finalized to open the disc lid. Place with the DVD recorder. • The disc may appear. Do not touch the lens surface. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC...
x X N VOLUME VOL SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE PUSH CLOSE POWER CHARGE OPEN ON POWER OFF Playback side facing down and push gently until the spinning stops before removing the disc. ,continued 11 The player starts playback. Depending on the disc, some operations may be correctly finalized to open the disc lid. Place with the DVD recorder. • The disc may appear. Do not touch the lens surface. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC...
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... change sound/subtitle, and so on. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) • When playing a DVD VIDEO, press DISPLAY to play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, and press N. • When turning power on again after you stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. Then, follow the instructions in pause or stop playback, the player starts playback...
... change sound/subtitle, and so on. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) • When playing a DVD VIDEO, press DISPLAY to play from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, and press N. • When turning power on again after you stop mode without operation for more than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. Then, follow the instructions in pause or stop playback, the player starts playback...
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... select the number, use X/x or the number buttons. Enter the desired time code number. • C.Time: Time appears while playing a chapter. Enter the desired time code number. • Repeat: Select the Repeat mode. • A-B Repeat: Select "Set" by pressing ENTER. • Time Disp.: Select the time information displayed. *1 When a DVD (VR mode) is played, "PL" (playlist) or "ORG" (original) is displayed next to the list of MP3 files Dir:001 MY BEST . . To turn off the display Press DISPLAY or RETURN. Playback • T.Time: Time appears while playing...
... select the number, use X/x or the number buttons. Enter the desired time code number. • C.Time: Time appears while playing a chapter. Enter the desired time code number. • Repeat: Select the Repeat mode. • A-B Repeat: Select "Set" by pressing ENTER. • Time Disp.: Select the time information displayed. *1 When a DVD (VR mode) is played, "PL" (playlist) or "ORG" (original) is displayed next to the list of MP3 files Dir:001 MY BEST . . To turn off the display Press DISPLAY or RETURN. Playback • T.Time: Time appears while playing...
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... you cannot use the setup display. Press x twice and press OPTIONS. 2 Press X/x to playback conditions. : Language Setup (page 17) Makes the language settings for the on the entire screen and cuts off the setup display Press OPTIONS or RETURN. x RETURN VOLUME VOL SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE C/X/x/c ENTER OPTIONS 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. Automatically displays a wide picture on -screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 18) Sets the parental control limit. 4 Select and adjust each...
... you cannot use the setup display. Press x twice and press OPTIONS. 2 Press X/x to playback conditions. : Language Setup (page 17) Makes the language settings for the on the entire screen and cuts off the setup display Press OPTIONS or RETURN. x RETURN VOLUME VOL SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS POWER CHARGE C/X/x/c ENTER OPTIONS 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. Automatically displays a wide picture on -screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 18) Sets the parental control limit. 4 Select and adjust each...
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... function. Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes low sounds clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that is selected. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the disc, one of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. Off Hides the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that conforms to "Audio DRC." Press N to its original factory settings. Settings...
... function. Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes low sounds clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that is selected. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the disc, one of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. Off Hides the angle mark. ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears when you leave the player in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that conforms to "Audio DRC." Press N to its original factory settings. Settings...
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... operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password 1 Press X/x to set Insert the disc and press N. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. When you make a mistake entering your password Press CLEAR, or press C to select the limitation level, and press ENTER. 3 Enter your password using the number buttons. The display for the parental control function. Enter your password appears. Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD...
... operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password 1 Press X/x to set Insert the disc and press N. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. When you make a mistake entering your password Press CLEAR, or press C to select the limitation level, and press ENTER. 3 Enter your password using the number buttons. The display for the parental control function. Enter your password appears. Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD...
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... nearest Sony dealer. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch is not turned on . message appears. Charge the battery in the direction of the LCD and not malfunction. Sound There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly. , The player is connected, the ambient temperature may have not used the player for stand-alone use this troubleshooting guide to select the disc mode (page 6). , Parental Control has been set until...
... nearest Sony dealer. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch is not turned on . message appears. Charge the battery in the direction of the LCD and not malfunction. Sound There is no sound or the sound is not output correctly. , The player is connected, the ambient temperature may have not used the player for stand-alone use this troubleshooting guide to select the disc mode (page 6). , Parental Control has been set until...
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... the compression technology used for the disc menu. The remote does not function. , Batteries in the remote are played, a blue screen and the message may take time to use C/c on the player for video files, playback may appear instead of a connected TV or amplifier. There is striking the remote sensor. Hookup There is no picture or sound from a connected equipment (video player or camcorder). , Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. , The Playlist of...
... the compression technology used for the disc menu. The remote does not function. , Batteries in the remote are played, a blue screen and the message may take time to use C/c on the player for video files, playback may appear instead of a connected TV or amplifier. There is striking the remote sensor. Hookup There is no picture or sound from a connected equipment (video player or camcorder). , Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. , The Playlist of...
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... deteriorates over time and repeated use a commercially-available blower brush for others: Keep the volume at high volumes. A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). - Please consult with very low level inputs or no audio signals. On AC adaptor and car battery adaptor • Use the supplied adaptors for the player, as other metal objects. On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while...
... deteriorates over time and repeated use a commercially-available blower brush for others: Keep the volume at high volumes. A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). - Please consult with very low level inputs or no audio signals. On AC adaptor and car battery adaptor • Use the supplied adaptors for the player, as other metal objects. On adjusting volume Do not turn up the volume while...
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... not work with some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. Note that protects the copyright of the recording device and authoring software. "Copyright Lock" appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that some playback functions may not be played on the player due to the operating instructions for the recording device. Additional Information Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD CD DATA disc or USB -
... not work with some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. Note that protects the copyright of the recording device and authoring software. "Copyright Lock" appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that some playback functions may not be played on the player due to the operating instructions for the recording device. Additional Information Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD CD DATA disc or USB -
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... be recorded according to 14 characters. The number of folders may skip, etc. z • To play the high bit rate video file using the DATA DVD. • The player can display a file or album name up to UDF (Universal Disk Format). *1 Files in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed correctly. Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video files The player can play on the player. Files in the media should be unclear, playback...
... be recorded according to 14 characters. The number of folders may skip, etc. z • To play the high bit rate video file using the DATA DVD. • The player can display a file or album name up to UDF (Universal Disk Format). *1 Files in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed correctly. Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video files The player can play on the player. Files in the media should be unclear, playback...
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... discs may not be available. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (video input/output): Minijack AUDIO IN/OUT (audio input/output): Stereo minijack PHONES (headphones) A/B: Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory) Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V 1.2 A (AC Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs...
... discs may not be available. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (video input/output): Minijack AUDIO IN/OUT (audio input/output): Stereo minijack PHONES (headphones) A/B: Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory) Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 General Power requirements: DC 9.5 V 1.2 A (AC Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs...
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... 7, 17 Audio 7, 17 Audio DRC 17 Audio Setup 17 C CD 11, 23 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 13, 23 Disc Menu 17 DVD 11, 23 G General Setup 16 J JPEG 13, 24 L Language Setup 17 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 13, 24 MPEG-4 (video file) 13, 24 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 17 P Parental Control 18 Password 18 PBC 12, 17 Playable Media 23 Playback Information Display 12 R Random Play 5 Region code 24 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 26 S Screen Saver...
... 7, 17 Audio 7, 17 Audio DRC 17 Audio Setup 17 C CD 11, 23 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 13, 23 Disc Menu 17 DVD 11, 23 G General Setup 16 J JPEG 13, 24 L Language Setup 17 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 13, 24 MPEG-4 (video file) 13, 24 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 17 P Parental Control 18 Password 18 PBC 12, 17 Playable Media 23 Playback Information Display 12 R Random Play 5 Region code 24 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 26 S Screen Saver...