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Table of contents 3 About this manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 9 Precautions 12 Notes about the Discs Getting Started 13 Unpacking 14 Using the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1 only) 16 TV Hookups 19 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 22 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 25 Connecting the AC Power Adaptor 26 Using ... 28 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display Playing discs 30 Playing discs 33 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 35 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 37 Using the DVD's Menu 39 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 41 ...
Table of contents 3 About this manual 6 This Player Can Play the Following Discs 9 Precautions 12 Notes about the Discs Getting Started 13 Unpacking 14 Using the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1 only) 16 TV Hookups 19 Receiver (Amplifier) Hookups 22 5.1 Channel Surround Hookups 25 Connecting the AC Power Adaptor 26 Using ... 28 Selecting the Language for the On-Screen Display Playing discs 30 Playing discs 33 Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 35 Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) 37 Using the DVD's Menu 39 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) 41 ...
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LASER LINK 98 Watching the Picture of Other Equipment on the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1 only) Additional Information 99 Troubleshooting 105 Self-diagnosis Function 106 Specifications 108 Glossary 110 Language Code List 112 Index to Parts and Controls 119 ... 76 Using the Setup Display 79 Setup Display Item List 80 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) 83 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 85 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 91 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 94 Preventing the Buttons from being Pressed Accidentally Additional Operations 95 Listening...
LASER LINK 98 Watching the Picture of Other Equipment on the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1 only) Additional Information 99 Troubleshooting 105 Self-diagnosis Function 106 Specifications 108 Glossary 110 Language Code List 112 Index to Parts and Controls 119 ... 76 Using the Setup Display 79 Setup Display Item List 80 Setting the Display Language or Sound Track (LANGUAGE SETUP) 83 Settings for the Display (SCREEN SETUP) 85 Custom Settings (CUSTOM SETUP) 91 Settings for the Sound (AUDIO SETUP) 94 Preventing the Buttons from being Pressed Accidentally Additional Operations 95 Listening...
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... disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be available. Note on the screen. This Player Can Play the Following Discs Disc logo DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Audio CDs Contents Audio + Video Audio + Video Audio Disc size 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm ...singlesided DVD) / about 8 h (for doublesided DVD) About 80 min. (for single-sided DVD) / about 160 min. (for doublesided DVD) 74 min. 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. DVP-XX PORTABLE CD/DVD PLAYER Region code DVDs labeled ALL will appear on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs you...
... disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may be available. Note on the screen. This Player Can Play the Following Discs Disc logo DVD VIDEOs VIDEO CDs Audio CDs Contents Audio + Video Audio + Video Audio Disc size 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm ...singlesided DVD) / about 8 h (for doublesided DVD) About 80 min. (for single-sided DVD) / about 160 min. (for doublesided DVD) 74 min. 20 min. 74 min. 20 min. DVP-XX PORTABLE CD/DVD PLAYER Region code DVDs labeled ALL will appear on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs you...
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... player conforms to the disc type. in video software, or the name of an album in CDEXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high density) layer of several chapters. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to the video playback functions of VIDEO CD standards. VIDEO CDs with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving...
... player conforms to the disc type. in video software, or the name of an album in CDEXTRAs, DVD-ROMs, DVD-audio, HD (high density) layer of several chapters. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to the video playback functions of VIDEO CD standards. VIDEO CDs with PBC (playback control) functions, the menu screens, moving...
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... the turntable does not work properly, check for cameras. Be careful not to prevent residual images. • The screen becomes warm during operation. On handling the LCD screen (DVP-FX1 only) The LCD is manufactured using a soft cloth. • Never remove the printed "Warranty void if ... not use a lens cleaning disc. This is not a malfunction. The residual image disappears in your nearest Sony dealer. When the player returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to remove any discs from operating properly, clean the lens with a mild detergent solution. This is displayed...
... the turntable does not work properly, check for cameras. Be careful not to prevent residual images. • The screen becomes warm during operation. On handling the LCD screen (DVP-FX1 only) The LCD is manufactured using a soft cloth. • Never remove the printed "Warranty void if ... not use a lens cleaning disc. This is not a malfunction. The residual image disappears in your nearest Sony dealer. When the player returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to remove any discs from operating properly, clean the lens with a mild detergent solution. This is displayed...
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... tape on your TV for vinyl LPs. Wipe the disc from the center out. 12 Introduction • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as the temperature may cause the player to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in its edge. If... onscreen display image displayed on the disc. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Precautions (continued) IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is glue (or a similar substance) on your television screen.
... tape on your TV for vinyl LPs. Wipe the disc from the center out. 12 Introduction • Do not use irregularly shaped CDs such as the temperature may cause the player to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in its edge. If... onscreen display image displayed on the disc. On cleaning • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Precautions (continued) IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: The enclosed DVD player is glue (or a similar substance) on your television screen.
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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen If necessar y, adjust the brightness of the player to connect the TV or the receiver (amplifier). Opening the LCD panel 1 When using the AC power adaptor , pull out the stabilizer tab on page ... r echar geable batter y pack" on the bottom of the LCD screen using the LCD scr een, you do not have to pr event the player fr om tipping over . 2 Press PUSH OPEN and lift open the LCD panel. Using the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1 only) You can watch the playback pictur e on the LCD...
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen If necessar y, adjust the brightness of the player to connect the TV or the receiver (amplifier). Opening the LCD panel 1 When using the AC power adaptor , pull out the stabilizer tab on page ... r echar geable batter y pack" on the bottom of the LCD screen using the LCD scr een, you do not have to pr event the player fr om tipping over . 2 Press PUSH OPEN and lift open the LCD panel. Using the LCD Screen (DVP-FX1 only) You can watch the playback pictur e on the LCD...
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... ratio of the picture recorded on all sides. You can select the display mode accor ding to fit the screen. • Cinema mode Enlarges the 4:3 letter box pictur e and cuts of the DVD ( , , ). • Wide mode Enlarges the 4:3 pictur e. Selecting the display mode You can also adjust the volume of exter nal... volume When you pr ess DISPLAY MODE, the mode changes as it is printed on both sides. Each time you listen to fit the 16:9 screen. The 4:3 pictur e will have black bands on the jacket of f the black bands to the sound thr ough the built-in speakers, adjust the ...
... ratio of the picture recorded on all sides. You can select the display mode accor ding to fit the screen. • Cinema mode Enlarges the 4:3 letter box pictur e and cuts of the DVD ( , , ). • Wide mode Enlarges the 4:3 pictur e. Selecting the display mode You can also adjust the volume of exter nal... volume When you pr ess DISPLAY MODE, the mode changes as it is printed on both sides. Each time you listen to fit the 16:9 screen. The 4:3 pictur e will have black bands on the jacket of f the black bands to the sound thr ough the built-in speakers, adjust the ...
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continued Getting Started 17 CD/DVD player Getting Started Set LINE SELECT to OUT IN OUT LINE SELECT OPTICAL OUT AUDIO VIDEO DC OUT 5V S VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT To VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO input TV To VIDEO input To AUDIO input INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO : Signal flow For DVP-FX1 • To tur n of f the LCD screen: press the DISPLAY MODE button on the player r epeatedly . • To adjust the volume of the built-in speakers: turn the VOL dial on the player .
continued Getting Started 17 CD/DVD player Getting Started Set LINE SELECT to OUT IN OUT LINE SELECT OPTICAL OUT AUDIO VIDEO DC OUT 5V S VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT To VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO OUT To S VIDEO input TV To VIDEO input To AUDIO input INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R S VIDEO : Signal flow For DVP-FX1 • To tur n of f the LCD screen: press the DISPLAY MODE button on the player r epeatedly . • To adjust the volume of the built-in speakers: turn the VOL dial on the player .
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If you do, noise may appear in "SCREEN SETUP" to "4:3 LETTER BOX" (default setting) or "4:3 P AN SCAN." VCR TV CD/DVD player Connect directly Setups for the player Some setup adjustments ar e necessar y for the player depending on using the setup display , see page 83. • To connect the player to a wide-secern TV In the setup display...
If you do, noise may appear in "SCREEN SETUP" to "4:3 LETTER BOX" (default setting) or "4:3 P AN SCAN." VCR TV CD/DVD player Connect directly Setups for the player Some setup adjustments ar e necessar y for the player depending on using the setup display , see page 83. • To connect the player to a wide-secern TV In the setup display...
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...available. Note Do not touch the ter minals on the bottom of the player, as shown below . 2 Slide the player for ward in the dir ection of the battery pack to the lowest level (DVP-FX1 only , page 14) Attaching the battery pack 1 Fit the ...26 Getting Started Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack You can use the NP-FX1 r echar geable batter y pack (supplied with DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD DVP-FX1 (LCD screen: On) 4.5 4.5 4.5 DVP-FX1 (LCD screen: Of f) 8.0 8.0 8.0 DVP-F5 8.0 8.0 8.0 * Approximate hours when played continuously at r oom temperatur e (20°C) while: -
...available. Note Do not touch the ter minals on the bottom of the player, as shown below . 2 Slide the player for ward in the dir ection of the battery pack to the lowest level (DVP-FX1 only , page 14) Attaching the battery pack 1 Fit the ...26 Getting Started Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack You can use the NP-FX1 r echar geable batter y pack (supplied with DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD DVP-FX1 (LCD screen: On) 4.5 4.5 4.5 DVP-FX1 (LCD screen: Of f) 8.0 8.0 8.0 DVP-F5 8.0 8.0 8.0 * Approximate hours when played continuously at r oom temperatur e (20°C) while: -
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... select the language for the setup display, the Contr ol Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. Selected item SETUP Select: ENTER 2 Press ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW To set, press , then ENTER . The on...-scr een menu STOP items ar e dif ferent DVD depending on whether ther e is in the player or not. The setup display appears on the scr een. The default setting is "ENGLISH." ?/>/.///ENTER DISPLAY ?/>/./// ENTER DISPLAY ...
... select the language for the setup display, the Contr ol Menu display or the messages displayed on the screen. Selected item SETUP Select: ENTER 2 Press ENTER. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH ORIGINAL AUDIO FOLLOW To set, press , then ENTER . The on...-scr een menu STOP items ar e dif ferent DVD depending on whether ther e is in the player or not. The setup display appears on the scr een. The default setting is "ENGLISH." ?/>/.///ENTER DISPLAY ?/>/./// ENTER DISPLAY ...
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...FOLLOW Getting Started 4 Select "OSD" using M/m, then pr ess ENTER. The languages you can select ar e displayed. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Select the desir ed language using M/m, then pr ess , or ENTER. To ... in step 4. The setup display disappears. 7 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to the pervious screen Press ORETURN. To set , press , then ENTER . Pour quitter, appuyez sur DISPLAY . CHOIX DE LA LANGUE ECRANS: MENU DVD : AUDIO: SOUS-TITRE: FRANÇAIS ENGLISH ORIGINAL IDEM AUDIO 6 Press DISPLAY...
...FOLLOW Getting Started 4 Select "OSD" using M/m, then pr ess ENTER. The languages you can select ar e displayed. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU: AUDIO: SUBTITLE: ENGLISH ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH PORTUGUESE 5 Select the desir ed language using M/m, then pr ess , or ENTER. To ... in step 4. The setup display disappears. 7 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to the pervious screen Press ORETURN. To set , press , then ENTER . Pour quitter, appuyez sur DISPLAY . CHOIX DE LA LANGUE ECRANS: MENU DVD : AUDIO: SOUS-TITRE: FRANÇAIS ENGLISH ORIGINAL IDEM AUDIO 6 Press DISPLAY...
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... page 54.) If you have made the connections using an optical digital connecting cord and play a CD with the remote, you can play the disc interactively, following Step 4 x When playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may affect your ears or cause your ears or causing the speakers to ... more than 30 minutes. When you have made the connections using an audio connecting cord. • If the player is automatically turned off whenever, - x When playing a VIDEO CD A menu screen may cancel the settings of the DTS sound tracks are output only when you set "DTS" in the setup ...
... page 54.) If you have made the connections using an optical digital connecting cord and play a CD with the remote, you can play the disc interactively, following Step 4 x When playing a DVD A DVD menu or title menu may affect your ears or cause your ears or causing the speakers to ... more than 30 minutes. When you have made the connections using an audio connecting cord. • If the player is automatically turned off whenever, - x When playing a VIDEO CD A menu screen may cancel the settings of the DTS sound tracks are output only when you set "DTS" in the setup ...
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Press OPEN You can play discs in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track or scene in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For Control Menu operations, see page 45. 32 Playing discs Playing Discs (continued) Additional operations OPEN ./> ./> x X H x X H To Stop Pause Resume playback after pause Go to the next chapter, track or scene in continuous play and remove the disc Operation Press x Press X Press X or H Press > Press .
Press OPEN You can play discs in continuous play mode Stop play mode Go back to the preceding chapter, track or scene in various modes such as Program Play using the on-screen menu (Control Menu). For Control Menu operations, see page 45. 32 Playing discs Playing Discs (continued) Additional operations OPEN ./> ./> x X H x X H To Stop Pause Resume playback after pause Go to the next chapter, track or scene in continuous play and remove the disc Operation Press x Press X Press X or H Press > Press .
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... each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction ×2B (DVD/CD only) t FF1M t FF2M R Opposite direction ×2b (DVD only) t FR1m t FR2m R The ×2B/×2b playback speed... only for a Particular Point on a Disc (continued) Locating a point quickly by watching the screen (Slow-motion play , the playback speed changes. Three speeds are available. Two speeds are available...to locate a point in the playback direction, or press to normal playback speed. When the player is about twice the normal speed. When you find the point you want , press H...
... each press, the indication changes as follows: Playback direction ×2B (DVD/CD only) t FF1M t FF2M R Opposite direction ×2b (DVD only) t FR1m t FR2m R The ×2B/×2b playback speed... only for a Particular Point on a Disc (continued) Locating a point quickly by watching the screen (Slow-motion play , the playback speed changes. Three speeds are available. Two speeds are available...to locate a point in the playback direction, or press to normal playback speed. When the player is about twice the normal speed. When you find the point you want , press H...
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... window before you can resume playback from that point. Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when "RESUME" appears on the display window, you start from current point. To...Press H. As long as you do not open the lid, Resume Play will restart from beginning, press [STOP] again." The player starts playback from the point where you press POWER. "RESUME" appears on the screen. x H Playing discs x H 1 While playing a disc, press x to reset the playing time, then press H.
... window before you can resume playback from that point. Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc (Resume Play) The player remembers the point where you stopped the disc, and when "RESUME" appears on the display window, you start from current point. To...Press H. As long as you do not open the lid, Resume Play will restart from beginning, press [STOP] again." The player starts playback from the point where you press POWER. "RESUME" appears on the screen. x H Playing discs x H 1 While playing a disc, press x to reset the playing time, then press H.
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When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu. ?/>/.///ENTER TITLE TITLE ?/>/.// /ENTER 1 Press TITLE. The title menu appears on the screen. Using the title menu A DVD is provided with DVDs only. Playing discs Using the DVD's Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is divided into long sections of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press The contents of a picture or a music feature called "titles."
When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the title menu. ?/>/.///ENTER TITLE TITLE ?/>/.// /ENTER 1 Press TITLE. The title menu appears on the screen. Using the title menu A DVD is provided with DVDs only. Playing discs Using the DVD's Menu Some DVDs have a title menu or a DVD menu that is divided into long sections of the menu vary from disc to disc. 2 Press The contents of a picture or a music feature called "titles."
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Using the DVD's Menu (continued) Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using a menu. The DVD menu appears on the screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to select the disc contents using the DVD menu. DVD MENU ?/>/./// ENTER DVD MENU ?/>/.///ENTER 1 Press DVD MENU. When you play these DVDs, you to disc. 2 Press
Using the DVD's Menu (continued) Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you can select the language for the subtitles, the language for the sound, etc., using a menu. The DVD menu appears on the screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to select the disc contents using the DVD menu. DVD MENU ?/>/./// ENTER DVD MENU ?/>/.///ENTER 1 Press DVD MENU. When you play these DVDs, you to disc. 2 Press
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... number buttons on the remote. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in "Playing Discs" on the screen. You can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ./>, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback. ./> ORETURN M/m/ENTER... the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. continued Playing discs 39 PBC Playback allows you to select the item number. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions by following Steps 1 to 4 in...
... number buttons on the remote. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Follow the instructions in "Playing Discs" on the screen. You can enjoy simple interactive operations, search functions, and other such operations. On this player, you can use the number buttons, ENTER, ./>, M/m and ORETURN during PBC Playback. ./> ORETURN M/m/ENTER... the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD. continued Playing discs 39 PBC Playback allows you to select the item number. Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (PBC Playback) When playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions by following Steps 1 to 4 in...
