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...heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. These limits are provided for your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the... particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION The use this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to qualified personnel only. If the provided... shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. Model No. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Connect the equipment into your...
...heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. These limits are provided for your Sony dealer regarding this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the... particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - CAUTION The use this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to qualified personnel only. If the provided... shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to disassemble the cabinet. Model No. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are located at a qualified service shop. Connect the equipment into your...
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... apparatus. 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 your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Plasma display panel ... damaged in electric shock. Servicing is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being explained. ...
... apparatus. 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 your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Plasma display panel ... damaged in electric shock. Servicing is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your nearest Sony dealer. outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being explained. ...
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...IN 9.5V IN/OUT The VOL+ and N (play ) (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A LCD panel (page 7) B VOL (sound volume) +/- Adjusts...off), switches to Repeat Play (page 12) or Random Play. • When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 14). 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. RETURN Returns...
...IN 9.5V IN/OUT The VOL+ and N (play ) (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the player. A LCD panel (page 7) B VOL (sound volume) +/- Adjusts...off), switches to Repeat Play (page 12) or Random Play. • When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 14). 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. RETURN Returns...
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...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,.... b Return the LCD panel to its original position Open the LCD panel to change the speed. (Slow reverse play is available for DVD only. Press repeatedly to the vertical position and rotate it 180 degrees clockwise slowly. Slow forward play is facing up. V TOP MENU ...
...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,.... b Return the LCD panel to its original position Open the LCD panel to change the speed. (Slow reverse play is available for DVD only. Press repeatedly to the vertical position and rotate it 180 degrees clockwise slowly. Slow forward play is facing up. V TOP MENU ...
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... is opened. The player starts playback. For more information about finalizing, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be correctly finalized to play on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the disc...
... is opened. The player starts playback. For more information about finalizing, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be correctly finalized to play on DVD recorders must be different or restricted. Charge the battery in advance or connect the AC adaptor. Depending on the disc...
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...• Depending on the stop playback, the player starts playback from the point when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. you leave the player in the menu (press N when "Press SELECT." Notes on the screen saver • A screen saver image appears when you press INPUT...• The player goes to select "Repeat" (page 13). • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC function is cleared when: - Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the menu appears. To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) • When playing...
...• Depending on the stop playback, the player starts playback from the point when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. you leave the player in the menu (press N when "Press SELECT." Notes on the screen saver • A screen saver image appears when you press INPUT...• The player goes to select "Repeat" (page 13). • When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC function is cleared when: - Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO Items To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the menu appears. To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) • When playing...
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...:00" will appear by pressing X/x, and press ENTER. "00:00:00" will appear 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 select the file, and press ENTER or N. Enter the desired time code...
...:00" will appear by pressing X/x, and press ENTER. "00:00:00" will appear 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 select the file, and press ENTER or N. Enter the desired time code...
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... press ENTER. Using the Setup Display General Setup Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. 16
... press ENTER. Using the Setup Display General Setup Some discs have stored playback settings, which take priority. The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of "4:3 Pan Scan" or vice versa. 16
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... the screen saver function. On Activates the Audio DRC function. Note that is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. The screen saver will be automatically selected. ,continued 17 On Activates the PBC function.... Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes low sounds clear when the volume is selected. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on ...
... the screen saver function. On Activates the Audio DRC function. Note that is not recorded on the screen. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for 15 minutes. The screen saver will be automatically selected. ,continued 17 On Activates the PBC function.... Audio Setup The default setting is underlined. ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVD only) Makes low sounds clear when the volume is selected. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on ...
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...and press ENTER. 2 Check "Change" is set Insert the disc and press N. If you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password 1 Press X/x to return one by one before pressing ENTER in "New Password" and "Verify Password," and press...in step 3, and re-enter the password. The display for entering your new password in "New Password" and "Verify Password." ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select "Parental Control," and press ENTER. 2 Press...
...and press ENTER. 2 Check "Change" is set Insert the disc and press N. If you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password 1 Press X/x to return one by one before pressing ENTER in "New Password" and "Verify Password," and press...in step 3, and re-enter the password. The display for entering your new password in "New Password" and "Verify Password." ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. To set the parental control (limited playback) 1 Press X/x to select "Parental Control," and press ENTER. 2 Press...
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"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 disc, you ...
"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 disc, you ...
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...more 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 ...played if they have been correctly finalized. 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-...
...more 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 ...played if they have been correctly finalized. 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-...
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...) 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) ... specified capacity.) • The player may generate noise that can be played by changing the extension to protect copyrights. Notes on the player. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play on commercial discs Region code It is the system that is used to ".jpg." *3 Files with...
...) 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) ... specified capacity.) • The player may generate noise that can be played by changing the extension to protect copyrights. Notes on the player. DVD VIDEOs labeled "ALL" or "1" will play on commercial discs Region code It is the system that is used to ".jpg." *3 Files with...
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... VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some music discs encoded with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (video input/...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. Therefore, these discs may not be intentionally set by software producers. Specifications and design are subject to 80...
... VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some music discs encoded with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (video input/...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. Therefore, these discs may not be intentionally set by software producers. Specifications and design are subject to 80...