Limited Warranty (US Only)
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... invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage...
... invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage...
Operating Instructions
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... to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are trademarks of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Refer servicing to excessive heat such as it is a trademark of time you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your television screen indefinitely. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be unplugged from the...
... to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of Mind Warranty Replacement service. Plasma display panel televisions and projection televisions are trademarks of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair. Refer servicing to excessive heat such as it is a trademark of time you have any questions or problems concerning your player, please consult your television screen indefinitely. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be unplugged from the...
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 Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files 12 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 14 Settings and Adjustments 15 Using the Setup Display 15 Additional Information 17 Troubleshooting 17 Precautions 19 Playable Media 21 Specifications 22 Index 23 4US
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files 12 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 14 Settings and Adjustments 15 Using the Setup Display 15 Additional Information 17 Troubleshooting 17 Precautions 19 Playable Media 21 Specifications 22 Index 23 4US
Operating Instructions
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... car battery adaptor. Press repeatedly to change the speed. • Slow reverses/slow forwards ( / ) when pressed for DVD, VIDEO CD and video files.) N (play) (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. x (stop) (page 11) Stops playback. E VOLUME (sound volume) +/- Slow forward play is available for more than one second during pause. Q Number buttons Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. I POWER indicator J CHARGE indicator (page 8) K (remote sensor) L POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on the player have a tactile dot. Use...
... car battery adaptor. Press repeatedly to change the speed. • Slow reverses/slow forwards ( / ) when pressed for DVD, VIDEO CD and video files.) N (play) (page 11) Starts or re-starts playback. x (stop) (page 11) Stops playback. E VOLUME (sound volume) +/- Slow forward play is available for more than one second during pause. Q Number buttons Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. I POWER indicator J CHARGE indicator (page 8) K (remote sensor) L POWER switch (page 11) Turns the player on the player have a tactile dot. Use...
Operating Instructions
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... playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (Playback Control) functions, the menu for more than 15 minutes. b • Depending on the player. 2 Push the PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc lid. - you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a disc. ,continued 11US Press C/X/x/c to standby, 15 minutes after you leave the player in advance or connect the AC adaptor. 1 Open the LCD panel, and turn on the stop mode without operation for your selection appears. Charge...
... playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (Playback Control) functions, the menu for more than 15 minutes. b • Depending on the player. 2 Push the PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc lid. - you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a disc. ,continued 11US Press C/X/x/c to standby, 15 minutes after you leave the player in advance or connect the AC adaptor. 1 Open the LCD panel, and turn on the stop mode without operation for your selection appears. Charge...
Operating Instructions
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... playback settings, which take priority. 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. Press x twice and press OPTIONS. 2 Press X/x to select the setup category and press ENTER. : General Setup : Audio Setup : Language Setup : Parental Control 4 Select and adjust each of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. Select "On" or "Off." ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears. Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments General Setup ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Using the Setup Display You can change...
... playback settings, which take priority. 1 Press OPTIONS when the player is in stop mode. Press x twice and press OPTIONS. 2 Press X/x to select the setup category and press ENTER. : General Setup : Audio Setup : Language Setup : Parental Control 4 Select and adjust each of the following items by pressing X/x and ENTER. Select "On" or "Off." ◆ Screen Saver The screen saver image appears. Settings and Adjustments Settings and Adjustments General Setup ◆ TV Display (DVD only) Using the Setup Display You can change...
Operating Instructions
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... subtitle language. Enter your settings will be lost. Note that all of the sound track. Enter your password. ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of your password. 16US To set the parental control, you need to set the password first. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for entering your password Enter "1369" for the current password. To play a disc for VIDEO CDs with the PBC (Playback Control) function. For this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password Select "Password" using...
... subtitle language. Enter your settings will be lost. Note that all of the sound track. Enter your password. ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of your password. 16US To set the parental control, you need to set the password first. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for entering your password Enter "1369" for the current password. To play a disc for VIDEO CDs with the PBC (Playback Control) function. For this setting, use the remote. ◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) Enter or change the password Select "Password" using...
Operating Instructions
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... slow play mode. , The player is turned over, a "No Disc" or "Cannot play has taken effect (page 11). , The Playlist of between 5 °C (41 °F) to enable button operation (page 5). The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play (page 11) is automatically played. Should any of the LCD and not malfunction. Charge the battery in fast forward or fast reverse mode. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture The black...
... slow play mode. , The player is turned over, a "No Disc" or "Cannot play has taken effect (page 11). , The Playlist of between 5 °C (41 °F) to enable button operation (page 5). The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play (page 11) is automatically played. Should any of the LCD and not malfunction. Charge the battery in fast forward or fast reverse mode. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Picture The black...
Operating Instructions
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... no picture or sound on the player. , Direct sunlight or strong illumination is not supported, "Data Error" appears and the file will not be able to select "USB" (page 13). "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 connected equipment. , Re-connect the connecting cable securely (page 10). , The connecting cable...
... no picture or sound on the player. , Direct sunlight or strong illumination is not supported, "Data Error" appears and the file will not be able to select "USB" (page 13). "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 connected equipment. , Re-connect the connecting cable securely (page 10). , The connecting cable...
Operating Instructions
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... layer is used with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs A/V OUT (audio/video output): Minijack PHONES (headphones): Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory) Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 General Power requirements: DC 12 V 0.95 A (AC Adaptor) DC 12 V 1.5 A (Car battery adaptor) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used to the disc contents...
... layer is used with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs A/V OUT (audio/video output): Minijack PHONES (headphones): Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory) Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 General Power requirements: DC 12 V 0.95 A (AC Adaptor) DC 12 V 1.5 A (Car battery adaptor) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used to the disc contents...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio 7, 12, 16 Audio DRC 16 Audio Setup 16 C CD 11, 21 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 12, 21 Disc Menu 16 DVD 11, 21 G General Setup 15 J JPEG 12, 21 L Language Setup 16 LCD Aspect 14 LCD Mode 14 M MP3 12, 21 MPEG-4 (video file) 12, 21 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 16 P Parental Control 16 Password 16 PBC 11, 16 Playable Media 21 Playback Information Display 11 R Region code 22 Repeat 12 Resume Play 11 S Screen Saver 11, 15 Setup...
... Audio 7, 12, 16 Audio DRC 16 Audio Setup 16 C CD 11, 21 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 12, 21 Disc Menu 16 DVD 11, 21 G General Setup 15 J JPEG 12, 21 L Language Setup 16 LCD Aspect 14 LCD Mode 14 M MP3 12, 21 MPEG-4 (video file) 12, 21 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 16 P Parental Control 16 Password 16 PBC 11, 16 Playable Media 21 Playback Information Display 11 R Region code 22 Repeat 12 Resume Play 11 S Screen Saver 11, 15 Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... that the AC power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this CD/DVD player 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. Refer servicing to operate this apparatus near any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with this manual could void your...
... that the AC power cord can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this CD/DVD player 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. Refer servicing to operate this apparatus near any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with this manual could void your...
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 Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files 12 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 14 Settings and Adjustments 15 Using the Setup Display 15 Additional Information 17 Troubleshooting 17 Precautions 19 Playable Media 21 Specifications 22 Index 23 4
Table of Contents WARNING 2 Guide to Parts and Controls 5 Preparations 8 Checking the Accessories 8 Charging the Battery 8 Using the Car Battery Adaptor 9 Connecting to a TV 10 Playback 11 Playing Discs 11 Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files 12 Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality 14 Settings and Adjustments 15 Using the Setup Display 15 Additional Information 17 Troubleshooting 17 Precautions 19 Playable Media 21 Specifications 22 Index 23 4
Operating Instructions
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... the setup of standby mode. Charge the battery in pause or stop playback, the player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after starting the screen saver function. Press C/X/x/c to open the disc lid. - The image disappears when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a disc. ,continued 11 To resume playback from the point when you stop mode without operation for your selection appears...
... the setup of standby mode. Charge the battery in pause or stop playback, the player starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play) When you press N again after starting the screen saver function. Press C/X/x/c to open the disc lid. - The image disappears when you enter the numbers, use the remote. 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a disc. ,continued 11 To resume playback from the point when you stop mode without operation for your selection appears...
Operating Instructions
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... "Off." ◆ Default Each function returns to set the password first. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the current password. Audio Setup ◆ Audio DRC (DVD only) Makes low sounds clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that has the parental control function. If you forget your settings will be lost. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. To set the parental control, you operate this function, see page 11...
... "Off." ◆ Default Each function returns to set the password first. ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language for the current password. Audio Setup ◆ Audio DRC (DVD only) Makes low sounds clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that has the parental control function. If you forget your settings will be lost. Language Setup ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. ◆ Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only) Set the limitation level. To set the parental control, you operate this function, see page 11...
Operating Instructions
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.... Picture The black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on the LCD. , This is inserted. The disc does not play. , If the disc is turned over, a "No Disc" or "Cannot play mode. , The player is in pause mode or in fast forward or fast reverse mode. Sound There is no sound. , The player is in slow play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are...
.... Picture The black points appear and the red, blue, green points remain on the LCD. , This is inserted. The disc does not play. , If the disc is turned over, a "No Disc" or "Cannot play mode. , The player is in pause mode or in fast forward or fast reverse mode. Sound There is no sound. , The player is in slow play this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Operation Nothing happens when buttons are...
Operating Instructions
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... follows: - "Copyright Lock" appears. *3 DATA CDs must be played. The number of albums in the media should be played. • The player cannot play a video file of albums and files in progressive JPEG. • Some video files cannot be no more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB. • The player may not be recorded according to the operating instructions for the recording device. *1 Only DVP-FX980 supports DL discs. *2 Images with...
... follows: - "Copyright Lock" appears. *3 DATA CDs must be played. The number of albums in the media should be played. • The player cannot play a video file of albums and files in progressive JPEG. • Some video files cannot be no more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB. • The player may not be recorded according to the operating instructions for the recording device. *1 Only DVP-FX980 supports DL discs. *2 Images with...
Operating Instructions
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... Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs A/V OUT (audio/video output): Minijack PHONES (headphones): Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory) Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 General Power requirements: DC 12 V 0.95 A (AC Adaptor) DC 12 V 1.5 A (Car battery adaptor) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Any album located on the player. The region code...
... Signal format system: NTSC Inputs/Outputs A/V OUT (audio/video output): Minijack PHONES (headphones): Stereo minijack USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB memory) Liquid Crystal Display Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal) Driving system: TFT active matrix Resolution: 800 × 480 General Power requirements: DC 12 V 0.95 A (AC Adaptor) DC 12 V 1.5 A (Car battery adaptor) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 6.5 W (when used to the instructions supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Any album located on the player. The region code...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio 7, 12, 16 Audio DRC 16 Audio Setup 16 C CD 11, 21 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 12, 21 Disc Menu 16 DVD 11, 21 G General Setup 15 J JPEG 12, 21 L Language Setup 16 LCD Aspect 14 LCD Mode 14 M MP3 12, 21 MPEG-4 (video file) 12, 21 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 16 P Parental Control 16 Password 16 PBC 11, 16 Playable Media 21 Playback Information Display 11 R Region code 22 Repeat 12 Resume Play 11 S Screen Saver 11, 15 Setup...
... Audio 7, 12, 16 Audio DRC 16 Audio Setup 16 C CD 11, 21 Charging time and playing time 9 D DATA 12, 21 Disc Menu 16 DVD 11, 21 G General Setup 15 J JPEG 12, 21 L Language Setup 16 LCD Aspect 14 LCD Mode 14 M MP3 12, 21 MPEG-4 (video file) 12, 21 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 16 P Parental Control 16 Password 16 PBC 11, 16 Playable Media 21 Playback Information Display 11 R Region code 22 Repeat 12 Resume Play 11 S Screen Saver 11, 15 Setup...
Marketing Specifications
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... Audio Features Dolby® Dolby® Digital Convenience Features Auto Power Auto Power Off Save Background Graphics Yes Convenience Features Closed Caption Multiple Language Display Yes English (Default) FrenchSpanish Parental Control Yes Screen Saver Yes Dot Display Features LCD Mode LCD Size LCD Type Swivel LCD General Features General Features Built-in the palm of your hands. DVP-FX980 Enjoy sharp, crisp video and images with the USB input.3 Enhanced listening Choose from four Selectable sound modes...
... Audio Features Dolby® Dolby® Digital Convenience Features Auto Power Auto Power Off Save Background Graphics Yes Convenience Features Closed Caption Multiple Language Display Yes English (Default) FrenchSpanish Parental Control Yes Screen Saver Yes Dot Display Features LCD Mode LCD Size LCD Type Swivel LCD General Features General Features Built-in the palm of your hands. DVP-FX980 Enjoy sharp, crisp video and images with the USB input.3 Enhanced listening Choose from four Selectable sound modes...