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...Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The AC power ... maintenance (servicing) instructions in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to excessive heat such as vases, on , the user is intended to alert the user to them whenever you call upon your safety. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are provided for ...
...Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus near any ventilation openings. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The AC power ... maintenance (servicing) instructions in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to excessive heat such as vases, on , the user is intended to alert the user to them whenever you call upon your safety. DVP-FX970 Serial No CAUTION You are provided for ...
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... useful information) is listed under the z icon. 3 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 b icon. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM...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. Do not take apart or remodel the player...
... useful information) is listed under the z icon. 3 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 b icon. SEE HTTP:// WWW.MPEGLA.COM...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. Do not take apart or remodel the player...
Operating Instructions
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...) or Random Play. • When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 14). E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). 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...
...) or Random Play. • When playing a JPEG file, plays a slideshow (page 14). E DISPLAY Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD, changes the playback mode (page 12). 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...
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... the vertical position and rotate it counter-clockwise slowly. W REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons Replays the scene/briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only). Press repeatedly to its original positions after use, so the LCD panel will not be damaged by sudden shocks or rough treatment...playback. In this position the panel is available for DVD only. Slow forward play 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...
... the vertical position and rotate it counter-clockwise slowly. W REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons Replays the scene/briefly fast forward the current scene (DVD only). Press repeatedly to its original positions after use, so the LCD panel will not be damaged by sudden shocks or rough treatment...playback. In this position the panel is available for DVD only. Slow forward play 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...
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... select the item, and press ENTER. Press C/X/x/c to select "LCD Mode" (page 15). b • Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Place with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. The player starts...
... select the item, and press ENTER. Press C/X/x/c to select "LCD Mode" (page 15). b • Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly finalized to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Place with the DVD recorder. • The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is opened. The player starts...
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...12:01 2 Select and adjust each of standby mode. When you can check the playback information. Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you start from exactly the same point. • The resume point is off , resume play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the menu ...menu (press N when "Press SELECT." z • To play from the point when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. Press N to come out of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. • Title: Select the title number.*2 • Chapter: Select the chapter ...
...12:01 2 Select and adjust each of standby mode. When you can check the playback information. Using the Playback Information Display While playing a DVD, you start from exactly the same point. • The resume point is off , resume play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, the menu ...menu (press N when "Press SELECT." z • To play from the point when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD. Press N to come out of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. • Title: Select the title number.*2 • Chapter: Select the chapter ...
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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 select the album, and press ENTER. "00:00:00" will appear by...
... 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 select the album, and press ENTER. "00:00:00" will appear by...
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The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Settings and Adjustments To turn off the ...
The default settings are underlined. ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV. 4:3 Pan Scan Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. Settings and Adjustments To turn off the ...
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...you select "Original," the language given priority in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu. Settings and Adjustments ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you can enjoy playing interactive programs using the PBC (Playback Control) function of a VIDEO CD ...On Activates the PBC function. On Activates the Audio DRC function. When you select a language in the disc is displayed. ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. ,continued 17 b If you select "Original," the language given ...
...you select "Original," the language given priority in pause or stop mode for the disc's menu. Settings and Adjustments ◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only) Displays the angle mark when you can enjoy playing interactive programs using the PBC (Playback Control) function of a VIDEO CD ...On Activates the PBC function. On Activates the Audio DRC function. When you select a language in the disc is displayed. ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the recorded languages will be automatically selected. ,continued 17 b If you select "Original," the language given ...
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... to select the limitation level, and press ENTER. 3 Enter 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 the password first. 18 Enter your 4-digit password...1 Press X/x to set the parental control, you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change a password. Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. When you need to select "Password," and press ENTER. 2 Check "...
... to select the limitation level, and press ENTER. 3 Enter 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 the password first. 18 Enter your 4-digit password...1 Press X/x to set the parental control, you operate this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change a password. Parental Control You can limit playback of a DVD that has the parental control function. When you need to select "Password," and press ENTER. 2 Check "...
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... cable is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player for the disc menu. "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. , Check the setting of a connected TV or amplifier. Hookup...
... cable is not pointed at the remote sensor on the player for the disc menu. "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. , Check the setting of a connected TV or amplifier. Hookup...
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.../+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 • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in ...to the operating instructions for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that contain a copy protection only Images in video CD format DATA CD/DATA DVD or USB devices containing MP3, JPEG, or video files. b • Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be played if they...
.../+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 • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in ...to the operating instructions for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that contain a copy protection only Images in video CD format DATA CD/DATA DVD or USB devices containing MP3, JPEG, or video files. b • Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be played if they...
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... number of some files may not be unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the sound may take some time. It is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of folders may skip, etc. The number of albums and files in the media should be played. The picture...simple profile) 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 the extension ".jpe" or ".jpeg" can ...
... number of some files may not be unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the sound may take some time. It is shown on the DVD VIDEO packages according to the region of folders may skip, etc. The number of albums and files in the media should be played. The picture...simple profile) 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 the extension ".jpe" or ".jpeg" can ...
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Also, refer to change without notice. 25 Specifications and design are subject to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (... 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 a headphone) Dimensions (approx.): 233 × 44 × 173 mm (9 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 6 7/8 inches) (width/height...
Also, refer to change without notice. 25 Specifications and design are subject to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs VIDEO IN/OUT (... 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 a headphone) Dimensions (approx.): 233 × 44 × 173 mm (9 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 6 7/8 inches) (width/height...