4-266-600-12(1)

Portable
CD/DVD Player
Operating Instructions US

Manual de instrucciones ES

DVP-FX970
© 2011 Sony Corporation
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intended to alert the that interference will not occur in
WARNING user to the presence a particular installation. If this
of important equipment does cause harmful
To reduce the risk of fire or operating and interference to radio or television
electric shock, do not maintenance (servicing) reception, which can be
expose this apparatus to instructions in the literature determined by turning the
rain or moisture. accompanying the appliance. equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
Precautions
To avoid electrical shock, interference by one or more of
• Install this system so that the
do not open the cabinet. the following measures:
AC power cord can be
Refer servicing to qualified – Reorient or relocate the
unplugged from the wall socket
personnel only. receiving antenna.
immediately in the event of
– Increase the separation
trouble.
The AC power cord must be between the equipment and
• The player is not disconnected
changed only at a qualified receiver.
from the AC power source as
service shop. – Connect the equipment into an
long as it is connected to the
outlet on a circuit different
wall outlet, even if the player
Batteries or batteries from that to which the receiver
itself has been turned off.
installed apparatus shall is connected.
• To prevent fire or shock
not be exposed to – Consult the dealer or an
hazard, do not place objects
excessive heat such as experienced radio/TV
filled with liquids, such as
sunshine, fire or the like. technician for help.
vases, on the apparatus.
CAUTION For customers in the U.S.A IMPORTANT SAFETY
The use of optical instruments Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are INSTRUCTIONS
with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam
located at the bottom of the unit. 1) Read these instructions.
Record the serial number in the 2) Keep these instructions.
used in this CD/DVD player is space provided below. Refer to
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to 3) Heed all warnings.
them whenever you call upon your 4) Follow all instructions.
disassemble the cabinet. Sony dealer regarding this product.
Refer servicing to qualified Model No. DVP-FX970
5) Do not use this apparatus
personnel only. Serial No.______________ near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
CAUTION 7) Do not block any
You are cautioned that any
ventilation openings.
This label is located on the Install in accordance with
bottom of the unit. changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this the manufacturer’s
manual could void your authority instructions.
to operate this equipment. 8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
b heat registers, stoves, or
This equipment has been tested other apparatus (including
and found to comply with the amplifiers) that produce
limits for a Class B digital heat.
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 9) Do not defeat the safety
FCC Rules. These limits are purpose of the polarized or
This symbol is designed to provide reasonable grounding-type plug. A
intended to alert the protection against harmful polarized plug has two
user to the presence interference in a residential blades with one wider than
of uninsulated installation. This equipment
“dangerous the other. A grounding type
generates, uses, and can radiate plug has two blades and a
voltage” within the product’s radio frequency energy and, if
enclosure that may be of third grounding prong. The
not installed and used in wide blade or the third
sufficient magnitude to constitute accordance with the instructions,
a risk of electric shock to prong are provided for
may cause harmful interference
persons. to radio communications.
your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your

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 outlet, consult an PROVIDER LICENSED BY
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10) Protect the power cord of holding a still video image NO LICENSE IS GRANTED
from being walked on or or on-screen display image on OR SHALL BE IMPLIED
pinched particularly at your television screen FOR ANY OTHER USE.
plugs, convenience indefinitely. If you leave the ADDITIONAL
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receptacles, and the point
display image displayed on INCLUDING THAT
where they exit from the RELATING TO
your TV for an extended period
apparatus. PROMOTIONAL,
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combination to avoid DVDs or CDs unless otherwise
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illustrations.
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information the top of each explanation
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from Dolby Laboratories. can be used with the function
Dolby and the double-D being explained.
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13) Unplug this apparatus Media” (page 23).
Dolby Laboratories.
during lightning storms or • “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” • NEED-to-know information
when unused for long “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” (to prevent incorrect operation)
periods of time. “DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” is listed under the b icon.
14) Refer all servicing to and “CD” logos are NICE-to-know information
qualified service trademarks. (tips and other useful
personnel. Servicing is • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding information) is listed under the
required when the technology and patents z icon.
apparatus has been licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
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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 Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playable Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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 A LCD panel (page 7)
Guide to Parts and
Controls B VOLUME (sound volume) +/–
Adjusts the volume.
The available functions of the player and
remote differ depending on the disc or the C N (play) (page 11)
situation. Starts or re-starts playback.
X (pause) (page 11)
Player Pauses or re-starts playback.
x (stop) (page 11)
Stops playback.
./> (previous/next)
Skips to the previous/next chapter,
track, or file.

VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS

D SOUND
Switches among 4 different sound
modes each time pressed.
This function is available only for the
sound output from the player’s
speaker.

E DISPLAY
OPEN

PUSH CLOSE

Displays the playback information.

• When playing a DVD, changes the
POWER CHARGE

playback mode (page 12).

MENU
Displays the DVD VIDEO’s menu.
• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD
(PBC function is off), switches to
POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B
AUDIO
IN/OUT
VIDEO
IN/OUT
DC IN 9.5V
Repeat Play (page 12) or Random
Play.
• When playing a JPEG file, plays a
slideshow (page 14).
RETURN
The VOLUME+ and N (play) buttons Returns to the previous display.
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a C/X/x/c
reference when operating the player.
Moves the highlight to select a
displayed item.

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 • C/c on the player works the same as
m/M on the remote.
Q AUDIO IN/OUT jack (page 10)

Center button (ENTER) R VIDEO IN/OUT jack (page 10)

Enters the selected item.
• ENTER on the player works the S DC IN 9.5V jack (page 8, 9)
same as N. Connect the AC adaptor or car battery
OPTIONS adaptor.
Displays the menu for adjusting the
LCD screen (page 15) and using the T INPUT SELECT button (page 10)
setup display (page 16). Each time you press the button, the
LCD screen image switches as
F (remote sensor) follows:
• Disc (default)
• USB (page 14)
G Speaker
• Line In (page 10)

H Disc Lid (page 11)

Remote
I OPEN button (page 11)
Opens the disc lid.

J PUSH CLOSE (page 11)

Closes the disc lid.

K POWER indicator

L CHARGE indicator (page 8)

M POWER switch (page 11)

Turns the player on or off.

N HOLD switch
To avoid accidental button operation
of the player, set the HOLD switch to
the direction of the arrow.
All the buttons on the player are
locked, while the buttons on the
remote remain operable.

O PHONES (headphone) jack A, B

P USB jack (type A) (page 14) The VOL +, number 5, N and AUDIO
Connect a USB device to this jack. buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile

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dot as a reference when operating the SUBTITLE button
player. Changes the subtitles recorded on a
DVD VIDEO each time pressed.
U Number buttons
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc. Rotating and Folding Down the
CLEAR button LCD Panel
Clears the entry field.
Open the LCD panel to the vertical
position and rotate it 180 degrees
V TOP MENU button
clockwise slowly.
Displays the DVD VIDEO's top menu.
• When playing a DVD VR, switches
between “Original” and “Play List.”

W REPLAY/ ADVANCE
buttons
Replays the scene/briefly fast forward
the current scene (DVD only). After rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees
clockwise, push the LCD panel down onto
X m/M (scan/slow) the main body of the player. In this
buttons position the panel is facing up.
• Fast reverses/fast forwards when
pressed during playback. Press
repeatedly to change the speed.
• Slow reverses/slow forwards when
pressed during pause. Press
repeatedly to change the speed. To return the LCD panel to its original
(Slow reverse play is available for position
DVD only. Slow forward play is Open the LCD panel to the vertical
available for DVD, VIDEO CD and position and rotate it counter-clockwise
video files.) slowly.

Y ANGLE button b
Changes the angles recorded on a • Return the LCD panel to its original positions
DVD VIDEO. after use, so the LCD panel will not be
damaged by sudden shocks or rough treatment.
AUDIO button • Do not rotate the LCD panel while keeping it
Changes the audio signal each time closed or out of vertical. It may scratch the
player.
pressed.
• When playing a DVD VIDEO,
switches the recorded language.
• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD,
switches between stereo and
monaural.

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 Charging the Battery
Preparations
Charge the rechargeable battery before
Checking the using the player for the first time, or when
the battery is depleted.
Accessories
Check that you have the following items:
1 Connect the AC adaptor.
When charging begins, the CHARGE
• AC adaptor (1)
indicator lights up in orange.
• Car battery adaptor (1)
• Audio/video cable (mini plug × 2 y INPUT SELECT

phono plug × 3) (1)

AUDIO VIDEO DC IN 9.5V
POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B IN/OUT IN/OUT

• Remote commander (remote) (1) To a wall

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2) DC IN 9.5V outlet

Preparing the remote

Insert two Size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the
batteries to the markings inside the
compartment.
AC Adaptor (supplied)

When charging ends, the CHARGE

indicator lights off.
Disconnect the AC adaptor.

z
Charging takes longer if the player is turned on.
When you only want to charge the battery, turn
off the player.

b
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of
between 5 °C (41 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F).

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Charging time and playing time
Charging time: approx. 6 hours
Playing time: approx. 6 hours
Using the Car Battery
Adaptor
Times indicated are under the following
conditions: The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a

Preparations
• Charging time 12 V car battery, negative earth (do not use
– moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F)) it with a 24 V car battery, positive earth).
– power-off
• Playing time
– moderate temperature (20 °C (68 °F))
1 Connect the car battery adaptor.
– headphone use INPUT SELECT

AUDIO VIDEO DC IN 9.5V

POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B IN/OUT IN/OUT

– backlight set to minimum

Depending on the ambient temperature or
rechargeable battery condition, charging time DC IN 9.5V
may be longer, or playing time may be reduced.

To check the battery level

When the player is stopped, the battery
indicator is displayed. When the battery is To cigarette
empty, is displayed or the CHARGE lighter socket
indicator flashes.

Car battery adaptor (supplied)

Full Empty

After using the player in a car

Disconnect the car battery adaptor from a
cigarette lighter socket.

b
• The driver should not connect or disconnect
the car battery adaptor while driving.
• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the
driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where
the driver can watch.
• Clean the cigarette lighter socket. If it is dirty,
it may cause contact failure or malfunction.
• Use the car battery adaptor with the car engine
running. If it is used with the car engine off, the
car battery may become depleted.
• Do not leave the player or accessories in the
car.

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 Enjoying images on other
Connecting to Other equipment
Equipment 1 Connect the player to your video
player or camcorder using the
By connecting the player to your TV or
other equipment, you can increase your audio/video cable (supplied).
viewing options. INPUT SELECT

b POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B

INPUT SELECT

AUDIO
IN/OUT
VIDEO
IN/OUT
DC IN 9.5V

• The sound mode cannot switch when the

player is connected to other equipment.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the AUDIO VIDEO
IN/OUT IN/OUT
equipment to be connected.
• Before connecting, turn off the player and the To AUDIO/
equipment to be connected, then unplug from VIDEO output
their wall sockets. jacks of a
video player or
camcorder
Enjoying images on a
connected TV
1 Connect the player to your TV or
Audio/video cable
monitor using the audio/video cable
(supplied)
(supplied).
POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B
INPUT SELECT

AUDIO
IN/OUT
VIDEO
IN/OUT
DC IN 9.5V
2 Turn on the player and press INPUT
SELECT repeatedly to select “Line
In.”
AUDIO VIDEO
IN/OUT IN/OUT

To AUDIO/
VIDEO input
jacks of a TV or
monitor

Audio/video cable
(supplied)

z
The player can connect to an AV amplifier in the
same way as a TV.

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 4 Insert the disc.
Place with the playback side down and
Playback push gently until it clicks. Do not
touch the lens surface.
Playing Discs

Playback
Depending on the disc, some operations
may be different or restricted. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the
disc.
Charge the battery in advance or connect Lens surface
Playback side
the AC adaptor.
facing down
x
5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the
X disc lid to shut the disc lid.
N
VOLUME

VOL
SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN

POWER CHARGE
OPTIONS

6 Press N.
The player starts playback.
Depending on the disc, a menu may
P
U
S
H
C
LO
S
E

appear. Press C/X/x/c to select the

PO
item, and press ENTER.
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P
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N

CH
AR ON
GE
OFF
R
WE
PO

z
PUSH CLOSE OPEN POWER
When you change the LCD picture size, press
OPTIONS to select “LCD Mode” (page 15).

1 Open the LCD panel. b

• Discs created on DVD recorders must be
correctly finalized to play on the player. For
2 Slide the POWER switch to more information about finalizing, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
“ON.” recorder.
• The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid
3 Press OPEN to open the disc lid. is opened. Wait until the spinning stops before
removing the disc.

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 Notes on the screen saver To play VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions
• A screen saver image appears when you (PBC Playback)
leave the player in pause or stop mode PBC (Playback Control) allows you to
without operation for more than 15 play VIDEO CDs interactively using a
minutes. The image disappears when you menu. When you start playing a VIDEO
press N. For the setup of “Screen CD with PBC functions, the menu appears.
Saver,” see page 17. Select an item using the number buttons on
• The player goes to standby, 15 minutes the remote, and press ENTER. Then,
after starting the screen saver function. follow the instructions in the menu (press
Press N to come out of standby mode. N when “Press SELECT.” appears).

To resume playback from the point Using the Playback

where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play) Information Display
When you press N again after you stop
playback, the player starts playback from
While playing a DVD, you can check the
the point when you pressed x.
playback information. The playback
z information display also allows you to set
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press a title/chapter or change sound/subtitle,
x twice, and press N. and so on.
• When turning power on again after power off, When you enter the numbers, use the
resume play starts automatically. remote.

b 1 Press DISPLAY while playing a

• Depending on the stop point, Resume play DVD.
may not start from exactly the same point. Example: When playing a DVD
• The resume point is cleared when: VIDEO
– you open the disc lid.
– you press INPUT SELECT. Items

To play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Menu

Title 02/07
*1
Chapter 03/20
• When playing a DVD VIDEO, press Audio 01 5.1CH D English

DISPLAY to select “Repeat” (page 13). Subtitle 01 English

Title Elapsed 00:12:01

• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD (PBC
function is off), press MENU repeatedly
(page 5). 2 Select and adjust each of the
following items by pressing X/x
and ENTER.
• Title: Select the title number.*2
• Chapter: Select the chapter
number.*2
• Audio: Select the sound.
• Subtitle: Select the subtitle.
• Angle: Select the angle.

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 • T.Time: Time appears while playing
a title. “00:00:00” will appear by
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired
Playing MP3, JPEG,
time code number. and Video Files
• C.Time: Time appears while playing
a chapter. “00:00:00” will appear by You can play MP3, JPEG, and video files.
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired For details on playable files, see “Playable
time code number. Media” (page 23).
• Repeat: Select the Repeat mode. When you set a DATA media, a list of

Playback
• A-B Repeat: Select “Set” by pressing albums appears. Depending on the disc,
X/x, and press ENTER. Select point playback starts automatically.
A and point B by pressing ENTER.
• Time Disp.: Select the time x
information displayed.
X MENU
*1 When a DVD (VR mode) is played, “PL”
N C/X/x/c
(playlist) or “ORG” (original) is displayed
ENTER
VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS

next to the title number. ./>

*2 To select the number, use X/x or the number
POWER CHARGE

buttons.

To turn off the display 1 Press X/x to select the album,

Press DISPLAY or RETURN.
and press ENTER.
b Example: The list of MP3 files
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
Dir:001
set some items.
MY BEST
..
BEST HITS
BEST3
01 Stardust
02 Fire
03 Wing

• To go to the next or previous page,

press > or ..
• To return to the list of albums, press
X/x to select and press ENTER.

2 Press X/x to select the file, and

press ENTER or N.
Playback starts from the selected file.

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 Selecting a JPEG file Playing data on a USB device
You can play back DATA files on a USB
To rotate a JPEG image device.
Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image
file. Rotate every file.
1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to
select “USB.”
c: Rotates the image 90 degrees
clockwise. 2 Connect a USB device to the USB
C: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter jack.
clockwise.
INPUT SELECT
X: Reverses the image vertically (up and
down). INPUT SELECT

x: Reverses the image horizontally (left

AUDIO VIDEO DC IN 9.5V
POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B IN/OUT IN/OUT

and right).

To display the list of thumbnails

Press MENU.
The image files in the album appear in 12
sub-screens.

USB device
1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

To disconnect a USB device

9 10 11 12
1 Press INPUT SELECT to deselect
Slide Show Prev Next “USB.”
2 Disconnect the USB device.
• To go to the previous or next list of
thumbnails, select “bPrev” or About supported Sony USB devices
“NextB” at the bottom of the screen, The following Sony USB flash drive
and press ENTER. “Micro Vault” and Digital Camera
• To exit the list of thumbnails, press (released after 2008) are supported: USM-
MENU. J/B series, USM-L series, and USM-LX
series, DSC-T series, DSC-W series, DSC-
Playing a Slide Show H series, DSC-S series, and DSLR-A
series.
1 Press MENU.
The list of thumbnails appears. b
• Do not disconnect the USB device while its
2 Press C/X/x/c to select “Slide access indicator is flashing. Doing so may
Show” at the bottom of the screen, cause data corruption or loss of data.
and press ENTER. • USB devices which can connect to the player
are flash memory and digital still camera.
A slideshow starts.
Other devices (USB hub, etc.) cannot be
connected. When an unsupported device is
connected, an error message appears.

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Adjusting the Picture
Size and Quality

You can adjust the picture displayed on the

LCD screen.

Playback
RETURN

C/X/x/c
ENTER
OPTIONS
VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS

POWER CHARGE

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press X/x to select “LCD
Mode” and press ENTER.

3 Select and adjust each of the

following items by pressing C/
X/x/c and ENTER.
• LCD Aspect: Change the picture size.
• Backlight: Adjust the brightness.
• Contrast: Adjust the difference
between light and dark areas.
• Hue: Adjust the red and green color
balance.
• Color: Adjust the richness of colors.
• Default: Return all settings to the
factory defaults.

To turn off the menu display

Press OPTIONS or RETURN.

b
Depending on the disc, the screen size you can
select differs.

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 To turn off the setup display
Settings and Adjustments Press OPTIONS or RETURN.

Using the Setup Display General Setup

The default settings are underlined.
Some discs have stored playback settings,
which take priority. ◆ TV Display (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected
x RETURN
TV.
C/X/x/c 4:3 Select this when you connect
ENTER
Pan Scan a 4:3 screen TV.
OPTIONS
VOLUME

VOL
SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS
Automatically displays a
POWER CHARGE
wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.

1 Press OPTIONS when the player

is in stop mode.
During Resume Play, you cannot use
the setup display. Press x twice and 4:3 Select this when you connect
press OPTIONS. Letter Box a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a
wide picture with bands on
2 Press X/x to select “Setup,” the upper and lower portions
of the screen.
and press ENTER.

3 Press X/x to select the setup

category and press ENTER.
: General Setup (page 16) 16:9 Select this when you connect
Makes the player-related settings. a wide-screen TV or a TV
with a wide mode function.
: Audio Setup (page 17)
Makes the audio settings according to
playback conditions.
: Language Setup (page 17)
Makes the language settings for the
on-screen display or sound track.
: Parental Control (page 18) b
Sets the parental control limit. Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”
4 Select and adjust each of the or vice versa.

following items by pressing X/x

and ENTER.

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◆ Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only)
Displays the angle mark when you can change Audio Setup
the viewing angles during playback of DVDs
recorded with multi-angles.
The default setting is underlined.

On Displays the angle mark. ◆ Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

(DVD only)
Off Hides the angle mark.
Makes low sounds clear when the volume
is turned down when playing a DVD that
◆ Screen Saver conforms to “Audio DRC.”
The screen saver image appears when you
leave the player in pause or stop mode for On Activates the Audio DRC
15 minutes. The screen saver will help function.

Settings and Adjustments

prevent your display equipment from Off Deactivates the Audio DRC
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N function.
to turn off the screen saver.
On Activates the screen saver
function. Language Setup
Off Deactivates the screen saver ◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
function. Switches the display language on the
screen.
◆ PBC
You can enjoy playing interactive ◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
programs using the PBC (Playback Switches the language for the disc’s menu.
Control) function of a VIDEO CD if When you select “Original,” the language
available (page 12). given priority in the disc is selected.

On Activates the PBC function. ◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the subtitle language.
Off Deactivates the PBC When you select “Off,” no subtitle is
function.
displayed.

◆ Default ◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Each function returns to its original factory Switches the language of the sound track.
settings. Note that all of your settings will When you select “Original,” the language
be lost. given priority in the disc is selected.

b
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,”
“Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the
disc, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected.

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17
 To set the parental control (limited
Parental Control playback)
You can limit playback of a DVD that has 1 Press X/x to select “Parental Control,”
the parental control function. and press ENTER.
When you operate this setting, use the
remote. 2 Press X/x to select the limitation level,
and press ENTER.
◆ Password (DVD VIDEO only) 3 Enter your password, and press
Enter or change a password. Set the ENTER.
password for the parental control function.
Enter your 4-digit password using the To play a disc for which Parental
number buttons. Control is set
Insert the disc and press N. The display
To change the password
for entering your password appears. Enter
1 Press X/x to select “Password,” and your password using the number buttons,
press ENTER. and press ENTER.
2 Check “Change” is selected and press
ENTER.
3 Enter your current password in “Old
Password,” your new password in
“New Password” and “Verify
Password,” and press ENTER.

If you make a mistake entering your

password
Press CLEAR, or press C to return one by
one before pressing ENTER in step 3, and
re-enter the password.

If you forget your password

Enter “1369” in “Old Password,” and 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 parental control, you need to set
the password first.

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 Sound
Additional Information There is no sound or the sound is not
output correctly.
Troubleshooting , The player is in pause mode or in slow
play mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast
If you experience any of the following
reverse mode.
difficulties while using the player, use this
, The sound mode is fixed to “Standard”
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the when an audio cable is connected to the
problem before requesting repairs. Should AUDIO IN/OUT jack. Disconnect the
any problem persist, consult your nearest audio cable from the jack for stand-alone
Sony dealer. use of this player.

Power Operation

Additional Information
The power is not turned on. Nothing happens when buttons are
, Check that the AC adaptor is connected pressed.
securely (page 8). , The HOLD switch is set in the direction of
, Check that the rechargeable battery is the arrow (page 6).
sufficiently charged (page 9).

The disc does not play.

The battery cannot be charged or , If the disc is turned over, a “No Disc” or
charging time is long. “Cannot play this disc.” message
, If the CHARGE indicator flashes while appears. Insert the disc with the playback
the AC adaptor is connected, the ambient side facing down (page 11).
temperature may not be appropriate. , The disc is not set until it clicks
Charge the battery in an ambient (page 11).
temperature of between 5 °C (41 °F) to , The disc is dirty or flawed (page 22).
35 °C (95 °F). , The disc that cannot be played is
, Charging takes longer if the player is inserted. Check the region code matches
turned on. Before charging, turn off the the player, and that the disc has been
player. finalized (page 23).
, If you have not used the player for more , When “USB” or “Line In” is displayed,
than a year, the battery may have been press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to
deteriorated. Consult your nearest Sony select the disc mode (page 6).
dealer. , Parental Control has been set. Change
the setting (page 18).
Picture , Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 21).
The black points appear and the red,
blue, green points remain on the LCD. The disc does not start playing from the
, This is a structural property of the LCD
beginning.
and not malfunction.
, Repeat Play (page 12) or Random Play
(page 5) is selected.
, Resume play has taken effect (page 12).

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19
 , The Playlist of the created disc is
The player does not operate properly or
automatically played. To play original
titles, press x twice, and press TOP the power does not turn off.
MENU to set “Original.” , When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, set the
POWER switch to “OFF” and disconnect
“ ” appears and the player does not the adaptor and leave for 30 seconds.
function according to the button.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be
able to perform certain operations. Refer
Hookup
to the operating instructions supplied There is no picture or sound on the
with the disc. connected equipment (TV or monitor).
, Re-connect the connecting cable
“Copyright Lock” appears and the securely (page 10).
screen turns blue when playing a DVD , The connecting cable is damaged.
(VR mode) disc. , Check the setting of a connected TV or
amplifier.
, When images that contain copy
protection signals are played, a blue
screen and the message may appear There is no picture or sound from a
instead of the images (page 23). connected equipment (video player or
camcorder).
C/c does not work on menu display. , Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to
, Depending on the disc, you may not be select “Line In” (page 10).
able to use C/c on the player for the disc
menu. In this case, use C/c on the USB
remote.
The player does not recognize a USB
The remote does not function. device connected to the player.
, Batteries in the remote are weak. , Re-connect the USB device securely
, The remote is not pointed at the remote (page 14).
sensor on the player. , The USB device is damaged.
, Direct sunlight or strong illumination is , Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to
striking the remote sensor. select “USB” (page 14).

The MP3, JPEG, or video file cannot be

played (page 24).
, The file format does not conform.
, The extension does not conform.
, The file is damaged.
, The file size is too large.
, When the selected file is not supported,
“Data Error” appears and the file will not
be played.
, Because of the compression technology
used for video files, playback may take
time to start.

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 On temperature increases
Precautions Heat may build up inside the player during
charging or if it is being used for a long
time. This is not a malfunction.
Road safety
Do not use the monitor unit and On placement
headphones while driving, cycling, or • Do not place the player in a confined
operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in • Do not cover the ventilation of the player
some areas. It can also be potentially with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,
dangerous to play your headsets at high etc. And do not place the player on a soft
volume while walking, especially at surface, such as a rug.
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise • Do not place the player and adaptors in a
extreme caution or discontinue use in location near heat sources, or in a place
potentially hazardous situations. subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,

Additional Information
sand, moisture, rain, or mechanical
On safety shock, or in a car with its windows
Should any solid object or liquid fall into closed.
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it • Do not place the player in an inclined
checked by qualified personnel before position. It is designed to be operated in
operating it any further. a horizontal position only.
• Keep the player and discs away from
On power sources equipment with strong magnet, such as
• If you are not going to use the player for microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
a long time, be sure to disconnect the • Do not drop or apply strong shock.
player from the wall outlet. To Do not place heavy objects on the player
disconnect the AC adaptor, grasp the and accessories.
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not touch the AC adaptor with wet On operation
hands. Doing so may cause shock hazard. • If the player is brought directly from a
• Use a commercially available AC plug cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
adaptor, if necessary, depending on the very damp room, moisture may condense
design of the wall outlet. on the lenses inside the player. Should
AC adaptor this occur, the player may not operate
Wall (supplied) properly. In this case, remove the disc
outlet
and leave the player for about half an
hour until the moisture evaporates. Wipe
off moisture attached to the LCD surface
AC plug adaptor with tissue etc. Turn on the power again
(not supplied) later.
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do
not touch it. Touching the lens may
• Do not connect the AC adaptor to a damage the lens and cause the player to
traveler’s electric transformer, which malfunction. Leave the disc lid closed
may generate heat and cause a except when you insert or remove discs.
malfunction.

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21
 On Liquid Crystal Display ringing in your ears, reduce the volume
• Although manufactured with high or discontinue use.
precision technology, the LCD may • Showing consideration for others: Keep
occasionally display dots of various the volume at a moderate level. This will
colors. That is not a malfunction. allow you to hear outside sounds and still
• Do not place or drop any object onto the be considerate to the people around you.
LCD surface. Also, do not apply pressure
from hands or elbows. On cleaning
• Do not damage the LCD surface with a • Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls
sharp edged tool. with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any
On rechargeable battery type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
• Because of the battery’s limited life, its solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
capacity gradually deteriorates over time • Wipe the LCD surface with the soft dry
and repeated use. Exchange an old one cloth lightly. To prevent dirt buildup,
with a new one when the battery holds wipe it frequently. Do not wipe the LCD
about only half the normal period. surface with a wet cloth. If water enters,
• To prevent battery deterioration, charge a malfunction may result.
the battery at least once every half a year • If picture/sound is distorted, the lens may
or every year. be covered with dust. In this case, use a
• Certain countries may regulate disposal commercially-available blower brush for
of the battery used to power this product. camera lenses to clean the lens.
Please consult with your local authority. Avoid touching the lens directly during
cleaning. Do not use cleaning discs or
On AC adaptor and car battery adaptor disc/lens cleaners.
• Use the supplied adaptors for the player,
as other adaptors may cause a Notes About the Discs
malfunction. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer. its edge. Do not touch the surface.
• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may • Do not use the following discs:
cause a short and damage the adaptors, – A disc that has a non-standard shape
especially if touched by other metal (e.g., card, heart).
objects. – A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or
On adjusting volume sticker adhesive on it.
Do not turn up the volume while listening
to a section with very low level inputs or
no audio signals. If you do, the speakers
may be damaged when a peak level section
is played.

On headphones
• Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using
headphones at high volumes. Hearing
experts advice against continuous, loud,
and extended play. If you experience a

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Playable Media

Type Disc Logo Icon Characteristics

• Commercial DVD
• DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD+R DLs in +VR
mode
• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/
DVD DVD-R DLs in video
mode

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-
R DLs in VR (Video

Additional Information
Recording) mode

• Music CDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music
CD format
CD
• VIDEO CDs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
CD format

DATA CD/DATA DVD or

DATA disc or
— USB devices containing
USB
MP3, JPEG, or video files.

b • For player that cannot play images that

• Notes about recordable media contain a copy protection only
Some recordable media cannot be played on Images in DVD (VR mode) with CPRM*
the player due to the recording quality or protection may not be played if they contain a
physical condition of the media, or the copy protection signal. “Copyright Lock”
characteristics of the recording device and appears.
authoring software. * CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
The disc will not play if it has not been Media) is a coding technology that protects
correctly finalized. For more information, the copyright of images.
refer to the operating instructions for the
recording device. Note that some playback
functions may not work with some
DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they have
been correctly finalized. In this case, view the
disc by normal playback.

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23
 • The player cannot play the JPEG file that is
Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in
normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) x
files 1200 (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some
The player can play the following files: progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed
• MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”*1. even if the size is within this specified
• JPEG files with the extension “.jpg”*2. capacity.)
• Some MPEG-4 video files cannot be played.
• JPEG image files that conform to the
• The player may not play a combination of two
DCF (Design rule for Camera File or more video files.
system) image file format. • The player cannot play a video file of size
• MPEG-4 video files (simple profile) with more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
the extension “.mp4”*3. • The player may not play certain video files that
• DATA CDs must be recorded according are longer than 3 hours.
to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended • Depending on the video file, normal playback
format, Joliet. may not be possible. The picture may be
• DATA DVDs must be recorded unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the
sound may skip, etc. You are recommended to
according to UDF (Universal Disk
create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is
Format). still noisy, check the audio format. (MPEG-4
*1 Files in mp3PRO format cannot be played. video files should be AAC LC.) Note,
*2 Files with the extension “.jpe” or “.jpeg” can however, the player does not conform to
be played by changing the extension to “.jpg.” WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
*3 Files with copyright protection (Digital Right • The player may not play the high bit rate video
Management) cannot be played. Files in file on the DATA CD smoothly. It is
MPEG-4 AVC format cannot be played. recommended to play the high bit rate video
file using the DATA DVD.
z • The player can display a file or album name up
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may to 14 characters. Special character appears as
take some time. Create albums as follows: “*.”
– The number of hierarchies in the media • The player can display only the currently
should be no more than two. playing album name. Any album located on
– The number of albums in the media should the upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”
be 50 or less. • Playback information of some files may not be
– The number of files in one album should be displayed correctly.
100 or less.
– The total number of albums and files in the
media should be 600 or less.
• The player plays the files in an album in the Notes on commercial discs
order the media was recorded.
Region code
b It is the system that is used to protect
• The player will play any file in the above table,
copyrights. The region code is shown on
even if the file format differs. Playing such
data may generate noise that can result in
the DVD VIDEO packages according to
speaker damage. the region of sale. DVD VIDEOs labeled
• Some DATA discs created in Packet Write “ALL” or “1” will play on the player.
format cannot be played.
• Some DATA discs created in multiple sessions ALL

may not be playable.

• Some JPEG files cannot be played.

24
DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
Specifications
software producers. Since the player plays
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
disc contents the software producers Signal format system: NTSC
designed, some playback features may not
Inputs/Outputs
be available. Also, refer to the instructions VIDEO IN/OUT (video input/output):
supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs. Minijack
AUDIO IN/OUT (audio input/output):
Notes on discs Stereo minijack
PHONES (headphones) A/B:
This product is designed to playback discs Stereo minijack
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) USB: USB jack Type A (For connecting USB
memory)
standard.
DualDiscs and some music discs encoded Liquid Crystal Display

Additional Information
with copyright protection technologies do Panel size: 9 inches wide (diagonal)
Driving system: TFT active matrix
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) Resolution: 800 × 480
standard. Therefore, these discs may not be
General
compatible with this product. 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/depth) incl.
projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 1.05 kg (2.31 lbs)
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F
to 95 °F)
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
AC Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Car Battery Adaptor: 12 V DC
Supplied accessories
See page 8.
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.

25
 S
Index Screen Saver 12, 17
Setup 16
Slide Show 14
Numerics Subtitle 7, 17
16:9 16 T
4:3 Letter Box 16 Troubleshooting 19
4:3 Pan Scan 16 TV Display 16
A U
Angle Mark 7, 17 USB 14
Audio 7, 17
Audio DRC 17 V
Audio Setup 17 VIDEO CD 11, 23
Video file (MPEG-4) 13, 24
C
CD 11, 23
Charging time and playing time 9
D
DATA 13, 23
Disc Menu 17
DVD 11, 23
G
General Setup 16
J
JPEG 13, 24
L
Language Setup 17
LCD Aspect 15
LCD Mode 15
M
MP3 13, 24
MPEG-4 (video file) 13, 24
O
OSD (On-Screen Display) 17
P
Parental Control 18
Password 18
PBC 12, 17
Playable Media 23
Playback Information Display 12
R
Random Play 5
Region code 24
Repeat Play 12
Resume Play 12

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 Índice
Este manual explica los preparativos y el funcionamiento básico del reproductor portátil
de CD/DVD. Para obtener más información, consulte el Manual de Instrucciones en
inglés.

Control de accesorios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Carga de la batería . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Reproducción de discos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Uso del adaptador para batería de automóvil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2ES
Control de accesorios Carga de la batería
Compruebe que dispone de los siguientes Cargue la batería recargable antes de
elementos: utilizar el reproductor por primera vez o
• Adaptador de CA (1) cuando la batería esté agotada.
• Adaptador para batería de automóvil (1)
• Cable de audio/video (1)
• Control remoto (1)
1 Conecte el adaptador de CA.
Cuando comienza el proceso de carga,
• Pilas AA (R6) (2)
se enciende la luz naranja del
indicador CHARGE.
Preparación del control remoto
Inserte dos pilas AA (R6) de manera tal POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B
INPUT SELECT

AUDIO
IN/OUT
VIDEO
IN/OUT
DC IN 9.5V

que los extremos 3 y # coincidan con las

marcas del interior del compartimiento.
DC IN 9.5V Al tomacorriente

Adaptador de CA
(suministrado)
ES
Cuando termina el proceso de carga, el
indicador CHARGE se apaga.
Desconecte el adaptador de CA.

Tiempo de carga y tiempo de

reproducción
Tiempo de carga: aproximadamente 6
horas
Tiempo de reproducción:
aproximadamente 6 horas

Para controlar el nivel de batería

El indicador de batería se muestra cuando
el reproductor está detenido.

Completo Agotado

3ES
 4 Inserte el disco.
Reproducción de Ubíquelo con la cara de reproducción
hacia abajo y empuje suavemente
discos hasta que se ajuste con un clic. No
toque la superficie de la lente.

De acuerdo con el disco, algunas

operaciones pueden ser diferentes o estar
restringidas. Consulte las instrucciones de
operación proporcionadas con el disco.
Cargue la batería con antelación o conecte
el adaptador de CA.

x Superficie de
La cara de reproducción la lente
debe mirar hacia abajo
X

N
VOLUME SOUND DISPLAY MENU RETURN OPTIONS
5 Presione el PUSH CLOSE en la
tapa del disco para cerrarla.
VOL

POWER CHARGE

6 Presione N.
P
U
S
H
C
LO
S
E

El reproductor comienza la
PO

reproducción.
O

WER
P
E
N

CH
AR ON
GE
OFF
R
WE
PO

De acuerdo con el disco, puede

aparecer un menú. Presione C/X/x/c
PUSH CLOSE OPEN POWER para seleccionar el elemento y
presione ENTER.

1 Abra el panel LCD. Para detener la reproducción

2 Deslice el interruptor POWER a Presione x.

“ON”. Para poner en pausa la reproducción

Presione X.
3 Presione OPEN para abrir la Para reanudar la reproducción desde
tapa del disco. donde detuvo el disco (Reanudar
reproducción)
Cuando vuelve a presionar N después de
detener la reproducción, el reproductor
comienza con la reproducción desde donde
presionó x.

4ES
Rotación y plegado del panel
LCD
Uso del adaptador para
Abra el panel LCD en la posición vertical
batería de automóvil
y luego rótelo lentamente 180 grados en el
sentido de las agujas del reloj. El adaptador para batería de automóvil
(suministrado) está diseñado para una
batería de automóvil de 12 V, con
conexión a tierra negativa (no lo utilice con
baterías de automóvil de 24 V y conexión
a tierra positiva).

1 Conecte el adaptador para

batería de automóvil.
Después de rotar el panel LCD 180 grados
en el sentido de las agujas del reloj, empuje INPUT SELECT

el panel LCD hacia abajo sobre la carcasa

AUDIO VIDEO DC IN 9.5V
POWER OFF ON HOLD A PHONES B IN/OUT IN/OUT

del reproductor. En esta posición, el panel

queda mirando hacia arriba. DC IN 9.5V

Al enchufe del
encendedor de
Para volver a colocar el panel LCD en su cigarrillos
posición original
Abra el panel LCD en la posición vertical
y rótelo lentamente en el sentido contrario Adaptador para batería de
automóvil (suministrado)
de las agujas del reloj.

Después de usar el reproductor en el

vehículo
Desconecte el adaptador para batería de
automóvil del enchufe del encendedor de
cigarrillos.

5ES
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