Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to obtain warranty service. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from your convenience, Sony Electronics...
... customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to obtain warranty service. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from your convenience, Sony Electronics...
Operating Instructions
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...'s enclosure that to rain or moisture. Record the serial number in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with this equipment. DVP-FX74 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. However, there is connected. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of the FCC Rules. If the...
...'s enclosure that to rain or moisture. Record the serial number in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with this equipment. DVP-FX74 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. However, there is connected. - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use of the FCC Rules. If the...
Operating Instructions
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... authorized by Macrovision, and is listed under license from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. For details, see "Playable Media" (page 25). • NEED-to-know information (tips...
... authorized by Macrovision, and is listed under license from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This player is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. For details, see "Playable Media" (page 25). • NEED-to-know information (tips...
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 14 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 17 Using the Setup Display 17 Additional Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Precautions 22 Playable Media 25 Specifications 27 Index 28 4
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Rechargeable Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3 and JPEG Files 14 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 15 Settings and Adjustments 17 Using the Setup Display 17 Additional Information 20 Troubleshooting 20 Precautions 22 Playable Media 25 Specifications 27 Index 28 4
Operating Instructions
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Player PUSH CLOSE TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN POWER CHARGE POWER OFF ON HOLD PHONES AB AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DC IN 9.5V The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot. Center button (ENTER) Enters the selected item. • When playing a DVD or CD:ENTER on the remote. D DISPLAY button Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD:Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. See page 14. A LCD panel (page 11) B Speaker C TOP MENU button When playing a DVD VIDEO: Displays the top...
Player PUSH CLOSE TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN POWER CHARGE POWER OFF ON HOLD PHONES AB AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT DC IN 9.5V The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons have a tactile dot. Center button (ENTER) Enters the selected item. • When playing a DVD or CD:ENTER on the remote. D DISPLAY button Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD:Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. See page 14. A LCD panel (page 11) B Speaker C TOP MENU button When playing a DVD VIDEO: Displays the top...
Operating Instructions
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.... button Adjusts the volume. M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on the remote remain operable. O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P AUDIO OUT jack (page 10) Q VIDEO OUT jack (page 10) R DC IN 9.5V jack (page 8, 9) Connect the AC power adaptor or car battery adaptor. F N (play) button (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. OPTIONS button Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 15) and using the setup display (page 17). x (stop) button (page 11) Stops playback. . (previous)/> (next) button...
.... button Adjusts the volume. M POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on the remote remain operable. O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B P AUDIO OUT jack (page 10) Q VIDEO OUT jack (page 10) R DC IN 9.5V jack (page 8, 9) Connect the AC power adaptor or car battery adaptor. F N (play) button (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. OPTIONS button Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 15) and using the setup display (page 17). x (stop) button (page 11) Stops playback. . (previous)/> (next) button...
Operating Instructions
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.../briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only). When " " (Angle Mark) appears, you press the button, the language of the sound track switches. Each time you press the button, the mode switches between stereo and monaural (left/ right). Press repeatedly to change angles. V ANGLE button Changes the angle. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. Press repeatedly to change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only) AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO:Each time you can change the speed. Depending on the disc...
.../briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only). When " " (Angle Mark) appears, you press the button, the language of the sound track switches. Each time you press the button, the mode switches between stereo and monaural (left/ right). Press repeatedly to change angles. V ANGLE button Changes the angle. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. Press repeatedly to change the angle. (DVD VIDEO only) AUDIO button Changes the audio signal. • When playing a DVD VIDEO:Each time you can change the speed. Depending on the disc...
Operating Instructions
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... the player is stopped, the battery indicator is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes. When the battery is empty, is displayed. Backlight set to minimum Depending on the player. b • The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving. • Arrange the cord so as not to "OFF," connect the AC power adaptor, and recharge the battery. Preparations Charging time and playing time Charging time: approx. 3 hours Playing time: approx. 3 hours Times...
... the player is stopped, the battery indicator is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes. When the battery is empty, is displayed. Backlight set to minimum Depending on the player. b • The driver should not connect or disconnect the car battery adaptor while driving. • Arrange the cord so as not to "OFF," connect the AC power adaptor, and recharge the battery. Preparations Charging time and playing time Charging time: approx. 3 hours Playing time: approx. 3 hours Times...
Operating Instructions
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... fast reverse or fast forward (Scan Play) Press C/c repeatedly on the stop point, Resume play starts automatically. About various playback operations To Operation Change the LCD Press OPTIONS to select "Repeat" (page 13). Notes on again after starting the screen saver function. information Play DVDs repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY to picture size select "LCD Mode" (page 15). To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after you stop playback, the player starts playback...
... fast reverse or fast forward (Scan Play) Press C/c repeatedly on the stop point, Resume play starts automatically. About various playback operations To Operation Change the LCD Press OPTIONS to select "Repeat" (page 13). Notes on again after starting the screen saver function. information Play DVDs repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press DISPLAY to picture size select "LCD Mode" (page 15). To resume playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after you stop playback, the player starts playback...
Operating Instructions
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... the player is in stop mode. General Setup The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. The menu display appears. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. setup category items General Setup TV Display : Angle Mark : Screen Saver : Default 16 : 9 On On 3 Press X/x to select "Setup," and press ENTER. When you watch a DVD on -screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 19) Sets the parental control limit. 4 Select and adjust...
... the player is in stop mode. General Setup The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. The menu display appears. Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. setup category items General Setup TV Display : Angle Mark : Screen Saver : Default 16 : 9 On On 3 Press X/x to select "Setup," and press ENTER. When you watch a DVD on -screen display or sound track. : Parental Control (page 19) Sets the parental control limit. 4 Select and adjust...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the subtitle language. Off Deactivates the screen saver function. ◆ Default Each function returns to its original factory settings. Standard Standard sound. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. When you select "Original," the language given priority in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu. 4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter...
... Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes the sound clear when the volume is selected. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the subtitle language. Off Deactivates the screen saver function. ◆ Default Each function returns to its original factory settings. Standard Standard sound. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. When you select "Original," the language given priority in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu. 4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter...
Operating Instructions
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... the parental control function. In this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Parental Control Old Password New Password Verify Password OK 3 Enter your current password in "New Password" and "Verify Password," and press ENTER. The display for the parental control function. Enter your new password in "Old Password," your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select "Parental Control," and...
... the parental control function. In this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the level. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Parental Control Old Password New Password Verify Password OK 3 Enter your current password in "New Password" and "Verify Password," and press ENTER. The display for the parental control function. Enter your new password in "Old Password," your 4-digit password using the number buttons on the remote. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select "Parental Control," and...
Operating Instructions
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... be charged. , You cannot charge the rechargeable battery when power is not set "Audio DRC" in slow play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound. , The player is set at the auto pause signal. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch is in pause mode or in "Audio Setup" to "OFF" (page 8). The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , While playing discs with the playback...
... be charged. , You cannot charge the rechargeable battery when power is not set "Audio DRC" in slow play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Picture There is no sound. , The player is set at the auto pause signal. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. , The HOLD switch is in pause mode or in "Audio Setup" to "OFF" (page 8). The player starts and stops playing the disc automatically. , The disc features an auto playback function. , While playing discs with the playback...
Operating Instructions
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..., use C/c on the disc, you may disappear temporarily. The disc does not start playing from the DVD menu. C/c does not work , select and operate it from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Shuffle Play is damaged. , Check the setting of a connected TV or amplifier. Other characters are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The file or album names are displayed as " * " (page 26). The remote does not function. , Batteries...
..., use C/c on the disc, you may disappear temporarily. The disc does not start playing from the DVD menu. C/c does not work , select and operate it from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Shuffle Play is damaged. , Check the setting of a connected TV or amplifier. Other characters are not displayed correctly. , The player can only display numbers and alphabet. The file or album names are displayed as " * " (page 26). The remote does not function. , Batteries...
Operating Instructions
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... the battery used for others: Keep the volume at high volumes. Failure to clean the lens. If water enters, a malfunction may result. • If picture/sound is not a malfunction. • Do not place or drop any type of various colors. Avoid touching the lens directly during cleaning. On Liquid Crystal Display • Although manufactured with the soft dry cloth lightly. Exchange...
... the battery used for others: Keep the volume at high volumes. Failure to clean the lens. If water enters, a malfunction may result. • If picture/sound is not a malfunction. • Do not place or drop any type of various colors. Avoid touching the lens directly during cleaning. On Liquid Crystal Display • Although manufactured with the soft dry cloth lightly. Exchange...
Operating Instructions
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... normal playback. • The player does not support playback of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Additional Information Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode CD DATA disc - • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VR (video recording format) mode...
... normal playback. • The player does not support playback of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. Additional Information Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode CD DATA disc - • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VR (video recording format) mode...
Operating Instructions
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... (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of folders may not be fully displayed if they are too long. Special character appears as follows: - The number of DVDs may not be 100 or less. - b • The player will play on commercial discs Region code It is...
... (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed even if the size is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of folders may not be fully displayed if they are too long. Special character appears as follows: - The number of DVDs may not be 100 or less. - b • The player will play on commercial discs Region code It is...
Operating Instructions
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Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Region code 26 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Shuffle Play 12 Slide Show 15 Subtitle 7, 18 T Troubleshooting 20 TV Display 17 28
Index Numerics 16:9 17 4:3 Letter Box 17 4:3 Pan Scan 17 A Angle Mark 7, 18 Audio 7, 18 Audio DRC 18 Audio Setup 18 C CD 11, 25 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 14, 25 Disc Menu 18 DVD 11, 25 G General Setup 17 J JPEG 14, 26 L Language Setup 18 LCD Aspect 15 LCD Mode 15 M MP3 14, 26 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 18 P Parental Control 19 Password 19 Playable Media 25 Playback Information Display 13 R Region code 26 Repeat Play 12 Resume Play 12 S Screen Saver 12, 18 Setup 17 Shuffle Play 12 Slide Show 15 Subtitle 7, 18 T Troubleshooting 20 TV Display 17 28
Marketing Specifications
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... of battery life, the DVP-FX74 lets you play a DVD with the Sony® DVP-FX74 portable DVD player, featuring a compact seven-inch (measured diagonally) screen. 3 hour rechargeable battery: With up a DVD where you left off. DVP-FX74 Key Features 7-inch (diag.) widescreen monitor 3-hour rechargeable battery1 Unique textured design Multiple format disc playback2 2 built-in headphone jacks3 Car adaptor included Disc resume Remote control included A/V output 12-bit/108MHz Video DAC 7" (Diag.) Portable DVD Player...
... of battery life, the DVP-FX74 lets you play a DVD with the Sony® DVP-FX74 portable DVD player, featuring a compact seven-inch (measured diagonally) screen. 3 hour rechargeable battery: With up a DVD where you left off. DVP-FX74 Key Features 7-inch (diag.) widescreen monitor 3-hour rechargeable battery1 Unique textured design Multiple format disc playback2 2 built-in headphone jacks3 Car adaptor included Disc resume Remote control included A/V output 12-bit/108MHz Video DAC 7" (Diag.) Portable DVD Player...
Marketing Specifications
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...: Yes2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes2 JPEG Playback: Yes2 Audio CD Playback: Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)2 MP3 Playback: Yes 2 Specifications General Tray Type: Top load door Disc Capacity: 1 Video Digital-to change without Battery) Dimensions (Approx.): 7.9" x 6.1" x 1.7" (200 x 155 x 42.4mm (with Battery)) Supplied Accessories Remote Control (RMT-D195) Rechargeable Battery Pack (Built-in) AC Adaptor (AC-FX160) Car Battery Charger (DCC-FX160) Owners Manual A/V Cable Color: Black UPC Code...
...: Yes2 DVD+R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD+RW Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-R Read Compatibility: Yes2 DVD-RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility: Yes2 JPEG Playback: Yes2 Audio CD Playback: Yes (CD, CD-R, CD-RW)2 MP3 Playback: Yes 2 Specifications General Tray Type: Top load door Disc Capacity: 1 Video Digital-to change without Battery) Dimensions (Approx.): 7.9" x 6.1" x 1.7" (200 x 155 x 42.4mm (with Battery)) Supplied Accessories Remote Control (RMT-D195) Rechargeable Battery Pack (Built-in) AC Adaptor (AC-FX160) Car Battery Charger (DCC-FX160) Owners Manual A/V Cable Color: Black UPC Code...