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...Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to rain or moisture. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to operate this product will not occur in accordance ...of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the AC power cord can be exposed to radio communications. If this CD/DVD player is no guarantee that any heat sources such as sunshine, fire or the like. Connect the equipment into your safety. The...
...Refer to them whenever you call upon your authority to rain or moisture. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to operate this product will not occur in accordance ...of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that the AC power cord can be exposed to radio communications. If this CD/DVD player is no guarantee that any heat sources such as sunshine, fire or the like. Connect the equipment into your safety. The...
Operating Instructions
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...TV for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to prevent incorrect operation) is capable of Dolby Laboratories. • "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and ...extended period of time you have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the function being explained. SEE HTTP://...
...TV for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to prevent incorrect operation) is capable of Dolby Laboratories. • "DVD+RW," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," "DVD+R DL," "DVD-R," "DVD VIDEO," and "CD" logos are trademarks. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and ...extended period of time you have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for the DVDs or CDs unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the function being explained. SEE HTTP://...
Operating Instructions
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...as a reference when operating the player. X (pause) (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). C/X/x/c Moves the highlight to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. Adjusts the volume. This function is off), switches... AUDIO IN/OUT VIDEO DC IN 9.5V IN/OUT The VOL+ and N (play ) (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. 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.
...as a reference when operating the player. X (pause) (page 11) Pauses or re-starts playback. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). C/X/x/c Moves the highlight to the previous/next chapter, track, or file. Adjusts the volume. This function is off), switches... AUDIO IN/OUT VIDEO DC IN 9.5V IN/OUT The VOL+ and N (play ) (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. 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.
Operating Instructions
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... b Return the LCD panel to the vertical position and rotate it counter-clockwise slowly. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitles recorded on a DVD VIDEO. Press repeatedly to the vertical position and rotate it 180 degrees clockwise slowly. CLEAR button Clears the entry field. Slow forward ...play is facing up. 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...
... b Return the LCD panel to the vertical position and rotate it counter-clockwise slowly. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitles recorded on a DVD VIDEO. Press repeatedly to the vertical position and rotate it 180 degrees clockwise slowly. CLEAR button Clears the entry field. Slow forward ...play is facing up. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...Discs 4 Insert the disc. b • Discs created on the player. Depending on the disc, some operations may be correctly finalized to play on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Place with the playback side down Lens surface 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the disc, a menu may be ...when the disc lid is opened. Refer to shut the disc lid. 6 Press N. Depending on the disc lid to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. • The disc may appear. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. Press C/X/x/c to open the disc lid. z ...
...Discs 4 Insert the disc. b • Discs created on the player. Depending on the disc, some operations may be correctly finalized to play on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Place with the playback side down Lens surface 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the disc, a menu may be ...when the disc lid is opened. Refer to shut the disc lid. 6 Press N. Depending on the disc lid to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. • The disc may appear. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. Press C/X/x/c to open the disc lid. z ...
Operating Instructions
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...; When turning power on again after starting the screen saver function. you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. The playback information display also allows you to standby, 15 minutes after power off ), press MENU repeatedly (page 5). Select an item using a...Audio: Select the sound. • Subtitle: Select the subtitle. • Angle: Select the angle. 12 Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you to select "Repeat" (page 13). • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC function is cleared when: - When you start ...
...; When turning power on again after starting the screen saver function. you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. The playback information display also allows you to standby, 15 minutes after power off ), press MENU repeatedly (page 5). Select an item using a...Audio: Select the sound. • Subtitle: Select the subtitle. • Angle: Select the angle. 12 Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you to select "Repeat" (page 13). • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC function is cleared when: - When you start ...
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... 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 set a DATA media, a list of albums appears. x X MENU N ./> VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU...
... 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 set a DATA media, a list of albums appears. x X MENU N ./> VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU...
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... X/x and ENTER. 16:9 Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode function. The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. 16 b Depending on the entire screen and cuts off the setup display Press OPTIONS...
... X/x and ENTER. 16:9 Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with a wide mode function. The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. 16 b Depending on the entire screen and cuts off the setup display Press OPTIONS...
Operating Instructions
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... mode for the disc's menu. Off Deactivates the screen saver function. ◆ PBC You can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. Note that conforms to "Audio DRC." When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is displayed...On Activates the screen saver function. When you select a language in the disc is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. On Activates the Audio DRC function. On Activates the PBC function. Off Deactivates the Audio...
... mode for the disc's menu. Off Deactivates the screen saver function. ◆ PBC You can change the viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded with multi-angles. Note that conforms to "Audio DRC." When you select "Original," the language given priority in the disc is displayed...On Activates the screen saver function. When you select a language in the disc is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. On Activates the Audio DRC function. On Activates the PBC function. Off Deactivates the Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... using the number buttons. To play a disc for entering your new password in "New Password" and "Verify Password." ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To set Insert the disc and press N. The display for... in "Old Password," your password appears. To set the password first. 18 If you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password 1 Press X/x to set the parental control, you forget your password Enter "1369" in "Old Password,"...
... using the number buttons. To play a disc for entering your new password in "New Password" and "Verify Password." ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. To set Insert the disc and press N. The display for... in "Old Password," your password appears. To set the password first. 18 If you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password 1 Press X/x to set the parental control, you forget your password Enter "1369" in "Old Password,"...
Operating Instructions
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... monitor). , Re-connect the connecting cable securely (page 10). , The connecting cable is automatically played. "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 damaged. , Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to operate abnormally, set "Original...
... monitor). , Re-connect the connecting cable securely (page 10). , The connecting cable is automatically played. "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 damaged. , Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to operate abnormally, set "Original...
Operating Instructions
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... information, refer to the recording quality or physical condition of the media, or the characteristics of images. ,continued 23 Note that some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. b • Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be... Lock" appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for the recording device. 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 • Music CDs • CD-Rs/...
... information, refer to the recording quality or physical condition of the media, or the characteristics of images. ,continued 23 Note that some DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they contain a copy protection signal. b • Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be... Lock" appears. * CPRM (Content Protection for the recording device. 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 • Music CDs • CD-Rs/...
Operating Instructions
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...) x 2048 (height) in normal mode, or larger than 3 hours. • Depending on the video file, normal playback may not be possible. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play on the player. Files in MPEG-4 AVC format cannot be played. It is displayed as "\..\." • ...with the extension ".mp4"*3. • DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended format, Joliet. • DATA DVDs must be recorded according to UDF (Universal Disk Format). *1 Files in mp3PRO format cannot be played. *2 Files with copyright protection (Digital Right Management)...
...) x 2048 (height) in normal mode, or larger than 3 hours. • Depending on the video file, normal playback may not be possible. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play on the player. Files in MPEG-4 AVC format cannot be played. It is displayed as "\..\." • ...with the extension ".mp4"*3. • DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended format, Joliet. • DATA DVDs must be recorded according to UDF (Universal Disk Format). *1 Files in mp3PRO format cannot be played. *2 Files with copyright protection (Digital Right Management)...
Operating Instructions
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...: 25% to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since the player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some music discs encoded with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Therefore, these discs may not be intentionally set by software...; 44 × 173 mm (9 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 6 7/8 inches) (width/height/depth) incl. Additional Information DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies do not conform to change...
...: 25% to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Since the player plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some music discs encoded with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Therefore, these discs may not be intentionally set by software...; 44 × 173 mm (9 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 6 7/8 inches) (width/height/depth) incl. Additional Information DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with copyright protection technologies do not conform to change...