Operating Instructions
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... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to them whenever you call upon your b ... Rules. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Connect the equipment into your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Refer servicing to which can be changed only ...or modifications not expressly approved in the event of trouble. • The player is located on the apparatus. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Install in...
... to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this CD/DVD player is intended to alert the user to them whenever you call upon your b ... Rules. Record the serial number in a particular installation. Connect the equipment into your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Refer servicing to which can be changed only ...or modifications not expressly approved in the event of trouble. • The player is located on the apparatus. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Install in...
Operating Instructions
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...top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can result in any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL... useful information) is listed under the b icon. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are susceptible to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the z icon. 3 Plasma display panel ...
...top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can result in any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL... useful information) is listed under the b icon. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are susceptible to prevent incorrect operation) is listed under the z icon. 3 Plasma display panel ...
Operating Instructions
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... modes each time pressed. Guide to select a displayed item. ,continued 5 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 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...Adjusts the volume. C/X/x/c Moves the highlight to Parts and Controls The available functions of the player and remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). x (stop) (page 11) Stops playback. ...
... modes each time pressed. Guide to select a displayed item. ,continued 5 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. 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...Adjusts the volume. C/X/x/c Moves the highlight to Parts and Controls The available functions of the player and remote differ depending on the disc or the situation. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). x (stop) (page 11) Stops playback. ...
Operating Instructions
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... "Original" and "Play List." U Number buttons Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. V TOP MENU button Displays the DVD VIDEO's top menu. • When playing a DVD VR, switches between stereo and monaural. AUDIO button Changes the audio signal each time pressed. CLEAR button Clears the entry field... it 180 degrees clockwise slowly. After rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees clockwise, push the LCD panel down onto the main body of the player. X m/M (scan/slow) buttons • Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during pause. b Return the LCD panel to its original ...
... "Original" and "Play List." U Number buttons Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. V TOP MENU button Displays the DVD VIDEO's top menu. • When playing a DVD VR, switches between stereo and monaural. AUDIO button Changes the audio signal each time pressed. CLEAR button Clears the entry field... it 180 degrees clockwise slowly. After rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees clockwise, push the LCD panel down onto the main body of the player. X m/M (scan/slow) buttons • Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during pause. b Return the LCD panel to its original ...
Operating Instructions
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Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. The player starts playback. For more information about finalizing, refer to shut the disc... Playback Playing Discs 4 Insert the disc. Depending on the disc, some operations may appear. Place with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. z When you change.... ,continued 11 Press C/X/x/c to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. b • Discs created on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Wait until it clicks. Depending on the disc, a menu may be...
Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. The player starts playback. For more information about finalizing, refer to shut the disc... Playback Playing Discs 4 Insert the disc. Depending on the disc, some operations may appear. Place with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. z When you change.... ,continued 11 Press C/X/x/c to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. b • Discs created on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Wait until it clicks. Depending on the disc, a menu may be...
Operating Instructions
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... again after you pressed x. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) • When playing a DVD VIDEO, press DISPLAY to set a title/chapter or change sound/subtitle, and so on the stop playback, the player starts playback from the point when you stop point, ...Resume play from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after power off ), press MENU repeatedly (page 5). Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you enter the...
... again after you pressed x. Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) • When playing a DVD VIDEO, press DISPLAY to set a title/chapter or change sound/subtitle, and so on the stop playback, the player starts playback from the point when you stop point, ...Resume play from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after power off ), press MENU repeatedly (page 5). Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you enter the...
Operating Instructions
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The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 ...of the screen. 3 Press X/x to select the setup category and press ENTER. : General Setup (page 16) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 17) Makes the audio settings according to select "Setup," and press ENTER. Press x ...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 the upper and lower portions of "4:3 Pan Scan...
The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 ...of the screen. 3 Press X/x to select the setup category and press ENTER. : General Setup (page 16) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 17) Makes the audio settings according to select "Setup," and press ENTER. Press x ...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 the upper and lower portions of "4:3 Pan Scan...
Operating Instructions
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... Default Each function returns to its original factory settings. b If you select "Off," no subtitle is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. On Displays the angle mark. Off Deactivates the Audio DRC function. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen... you select a language in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that conforms to turn off the screen saver. Settings and Adjustments ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu.
... Default Each function returns to its original factory settings. b If you select "Off," no subtitle is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. On Displays the angle mark. Off Deactivates the Audio DRC function. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen... you select a language in "Disc Menu," "Subtitle," or "Audio" that conforms to turn off the screen saver. Settings and Adjustments ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu.
Operating Instructions
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...the disc, you may not be able to operate abnormally, set "Original." Hookup There is automatically played. Refer to select "USB" (page 14). USB The player does not recognize a USB device connected to select "Line In" (page 10). In this case, use C/c on the disc, you may appear instead of a... and leave for video files, playback may take time to perform certain operations. "Copyright Lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD (VR mode) disc. , When images that contain copy protection signals are weak. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the...
...the disc, you may not be able to operate abnormally, set "Original." Hookup There is automatically played. Refer to select "USB" (page 14). USB The player does not recognize a USB device connected to select "Line In" (page 10). In this case, use C/c on the disc, you may appear instead of a... and leave for video files, playback may take time to perform certain operations. "Copyright Lock" appears and the screen turns blue when playing a DVD (VR mode) disc. , When images that contain copy protection signals are weak. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the...
Operating Instructions
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... the disc by normal playback. • For player that some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-R DLs in video mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVDR DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode...RWs in music CD format • VIDEO 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 Media) is a coding technology that contain a...
... the disc by normal playback. • For player that some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-R DLs in video mode DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVDR DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode...RWs in music CD format • VIDEO 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 Media) is a coding technology that contain a...
Operating Instructions
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... appear smooth, the sound may take some files may not play the high bit rate video file on the DATA CD smoothly. Notes on the player. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play any file in the above table, even if the file format differs. z • To play a complex hierarchy of files... play on commercial discs Region code It is the system that is recommended to play the high bit rate video file using the DATA DVD. • The player can display only the currently playing album name. The region code is still noisy, check the audio format. (MPEG-4 video files should be played...
... appear smooth, the sound may take some files may not play the high bit rate video file on the DATA CD smoothly. Notes on the player. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play any file in the above table, even if the file format differs. z • To play a complex hierarchy of files... play on commercial discs Region code It is the system that is recommended to play the high bit rate video file using the DATA DVD. • The player can display only the currently playing album name. The region code is still noisy, check the audio format. (MPEG-4 video files should be played...
Operating Instructions
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Since the player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (video ... 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 this product. Specifications and design are subject to 80% AC Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Car Battery Adaptor...
Since the player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (video ... 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 this product. Specifications and design are subject to 80% AC Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Car Battery Adaptor...