Sony Portable DVD Player DVP FX740DT User Manual

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Portable  
CD/DVD Player  
Operating Instructions  
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Precautions  
Copyrights,licencingand About this manual  
• Install this system so that the  
mains lead can be unplugged  
from the wall socket  
immediately in the event of  
trouble.  
• The player is not disconnected  
from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall outlet,  
even if the player itself has  
been turned off.  
• To prevent fire or shock  
hazard, do not place objects  
filled with liquids, such as  
vases, on the apparatus.  
• Excessive sound pressure from  
earphones and headphones can  
cause hearing loss.  
• In this manual, “disc” is used as  
trademarks  
a general reference for the  
DVDs or CDs unless otherwise  
specified by the text or  
illustrations.  
• Manufactured under licence  
from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• Icons, such as  
, listed at  
the top of each explanation  
indicate what kind of media  
can be used with the function  
being explained.  
For details, see “Playable  
• NEED-to-know information  
(to prevent incorrect operation)  
is listed under the b icon.  
NICE-to-know information  
(tips and other useful  
information) is listed under the  
z icon.  
• “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,”  
“DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”  
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,”  
and “CD” logos are  
trademarks.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding  
technology and patents  
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS  
and Thomson.  
• DivX, DivX Certified, and  
associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and  
are used under licence.  
• THIS PRODUCT IS  
LICENSED UNDER THE  
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT  
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-  
COMMERCIAL USE OF A  
CONSUMER FOR  
The manufacturer of this product  
is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1  
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and  
product safety is Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or  
guarantee matters please refer to  
the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
DECODING VIDEO IN  
COMPLIANCE WITH THE  
MPEG-4 VISUAL  
STANDARD (“MPEG-4  
VIDEO”) THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A  
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN  
A PERSONAL AND NON-  
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY  
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED  
FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER  
LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO  
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED  
OR SHALL BE IMPLIED  
FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This player is capable  
of holding a still video image  
or on-screen display image on  
your television screen  
indefinitely. If you leave the  
still video image or on-screen  
display image displayed on  
your TV for an extended period  
of time you risk permanent  
damage to your television  
screen. Plasma display panel  
televisions and projection  
televisions are susceptible to  
this.  
INFORMATION  
INCLUDING THAT  
RELATING TO  
PROMOTIONAL,  
INTERNAL AND  
COMMERCIAL USES AND  
LICENSING MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG  
LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://  
WWW.MPEGLA.COM  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
player, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
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Table of Contents  
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The VOLUME + and N (play) buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a  
reference when operating the player.  
Guide to Parts and  
Controls  
A LCD panel (page 12)  
B Speaker  
For more information, see the pages  
indicated in parentheses.  
C DISPLAY button  
Player  
• When playing a DVD: Displays the  
playback information and changes  
the playback mode. See page 14.  
• When playing a CD or video file:  
Displays the playback information.  
Each time you press the button, the  
time information switches.  
• When playing a VIDEO CD:  
Displays the playback information.  
• When watching a TV: Displays the  
programme information. Each time  
you press the button, switches  
between display of information,  
more detailed information, and not to  
display.  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
ENTER  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
VOLUME  
OPEN  
PUSH SE  
D MENU button  
• When playing a DVD: Displays the  
menu.  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN  
• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD:  
Each time you press the button,  
switches Repeat Play, Random Play,  
and Play. (Only when “PBC” is set to  
“Off” for VIDEO CD.)  
• When playing a JPEG file: Displays  
the list of thumbnails and plays a  
slideshow. See page 16.  
POWER CHARGE  
C/X/x/c button  
Moves the highlight to select a  
displayed item.  
• When playing a DVD or CD or  
VIDEO CD: C/c on the player  
works as the same as m/M on the  
remote.  
OPERATE  
OFF ON  
DC IN 9.5V  
A
PHONES  
B
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
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ENTER button  
Enters the selected item.  
• When playing a DVD or CD or  
VIDEO CD: ENTER on the player  
works as the same as N.  
I PUSH CLOSE (page 12)  
Closes the disc lid.  
J Disc Lid (page 12)  
• When watching a TV: Displays the  
Channel List. See page 20.  
K DIGITAL AERIAL IN jack  
RETURN button  
Returns to the previous display.  
L POWER indicator (page 12)  
OPTIONS button  
Displays the menu for adjusting the  
LCD screen (page 17) and using the  
setup display (page 21, 24).  
M CHARGE indicator (page 9)  
N
(remote sensor)  
When operating by the remote, point it  
E VOLUME (sound volume) +/–  
button  
at the remote sensor  
.
O OPERATE switch (page 12)  
Adjusts the volume.  
Turns the player on or off.  
F . (previous)/PROG – button  
P HOLD switch  
Skips to the beginning of the current  
chapter/track/scene.  
To go to the beginning of the previous  
chapter/track/scene, press twice.  
• When watching a TV: Selects a  
channel you want to watch.  
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.  
> (next)/PROG + button  
Skips to the next chapter/track/scene.  
• When watching a TV: Selects a  
channel you want to watch.  
Q PHONES (headphone) jack A, B  
R USB jack (type A) (page 16)  
Connect a USB device to this jack.  
G N (play) button (page 12)  
Starts or re-starts playback.  
S AUDIO OUT jack (page 11)  
T VIDEO OUT jack (page 11)  
U DC IN 9.5V jack (page 9, 10)  
X (pause) button (page 12)  
Pauses or re-starts playback.  
x (stop) button (page 12)  
Stops playback.  
Connect the AC power adaptor or car  
battery adaptor.  
H OPEN button (page 12)  
Opens the disc lid.  
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V INPUT button (page 16, 19)  
X Number buttons  
Displays mode options when you press  
the button. Select a mode by pressing  
X/x and ENTER.  
• “Disc” mode (default): When  
playing an inserted disc.  
• “USB” mode: When playing DATA  
files on a connected USB device.  
• “TV” mode: When watching a TV.  
Enters the title/chapter numbers, etc.  
• When playing a DVD VIDEO or CD  
or VIDEO CD: Search directly by  
entering the title/chapter/track  
number using the number buttons,  
and press ENTER. (Only when  
“PBC” is set to “Off” for VIDEO  
CD.)  
To switch a title or chapter, press C/  
c.  
• When watching a TV: Selects a  
channel.  
Remote  
CLEAR button  
Clears the entry field.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Y TOP MENU button  
Displays the menu or changes the  
playback mode.  
• When playing a DVD VIDEO:  
Displays the top menu.  
• When playing a DVD VR: Switches  
between “Original” and “Play List”  
on the disc created Playlist. During  
playback, you cannot switch. Press  
x twice, and press TOP MENU.  
Z . PREV/> NEXT buttons  
Skips to the previous/next chapter, etc.  
The number 5, N and AUDIO buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a  
reference when operating the player.  
wj m/M (scan/slow) buttons  
Fast reverses/ fast forwards when  
pressed during playback.  
W Colour buttons (red/green/  
Press repeatedly to change the speed.  
• When playing a DVD: Slow  
reverses/ slow forwards when  
pressed during pause. Press  
yellow/blue)  
Activates the function indicated in the  
same colour on the screen.  
repeatedly to change the speed.  
• When playing a VIDEO CD or video  
file: Slow forwards when pressed  
during pause. Press repeatedly to  
change the speed.  
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disappears. Press C/c to display or  
not to display the subtitle. Press X/x  
to select a subtitle language.  
wk  
ADVANCE button  
Briefly fast forwards the current scene  
(DVD only).  
ANGLE/ (favourite) button  
• When playing a DVD VIDEO:  
wl PROG (programme) +/– buttons  
Changes the angle. When “  
Selects a TV channel.  
(Angle Mark) appears, you can  
change angles. Depending on the  
disc, you may not be able to change  
the angle.  
• When watching a TV: Each time you  
press the button, add or delete the  
current channel on the Favourite List  
e; AUDIO button  
• When playing a DVD VIDEO: Each  
time you press the button, the  
language of the sound track  
switches. Depending on the disc, the  
choice of language varies.  
• When playing a DVD VR: Each time  
you press the button, the type of  
sound tracks recorded on a disc  
switches between main, sub and  
main/sub sound.  
• When playing a CD or VIDEO CD:  
Each time you press the button, the  
mode switches between stereo and  
monaural (left/right).  
• When playing a DivX video file:  
Each time you press the button, the  
audio signal switches. If “No Audio”  
appears, the player does not support  
the audio signal.  
• When watching a TV: Each time you  
press the button, the audio selecting  
screen appears or disappears. Press  
C/c to switch between stereo and  
monaural. Press X/x to select a  
language.  
ea TV/RADIO button  
Toggles between TV and radio  
channels with each press.  
This button function is not available  
for some channels.  
(text) button  
Displays the Teletext screen.  
This button function is not available in  
some areas.  
GUIDE button  
Displays the EPG (Electronic  
Programme Guide).  
SUBTITLE button  
• When playing a DVD: Each time  
you press the button, the subtitle  
switches. Depending on the disc, the  
choice of language varies.  
• When playing a DivX video file:  
Press the button during playback.  
Press X/x and ENTER while  
displaying subtitle information.  
• When watching a TV: Each time you  
press the button, the subtitle  
selecting screen appears or  
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Charging the  
Preparations  
Rechargeable Battery  
Checking the  
Accessories  
Charge the rechargeable battery before  
using the player for the first time, or when  
the battery is depleted.  
Check that you have the following items:  
• AC power adaptor (1)  
• Car battery adaptor (1)  
• Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y  
phono plug × 3) (1)  
1
Connect the AC power adaptor.  
When charging begins, the CHARGE  
indicator lights up in orange.  
OPERATE  
OFF ON  
DC IN 9.5V  
A
PHONES  
B
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
• Remote (with battery) (1)  
• Aerial (1)  
DC IN 9.5V  
To replace the remote battery  
When the battery becomes depleted,  
operation is not possible. Change the  
battery.  
To a wall outlet  
1
2
Prepare a new battery (lithium battery  
CR2025).  
Pull out the battery holder (2) while  
pressing the lock lever (1).  
AC power Adaptor (supplied)  
When charging ends, the CHARGE  
indicator lights off.  
Disconnect the AC power adaptor.  
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If the POWER indicator lights up instead of the  
CHARGE indicator, the OPERATE switch is set  
to “ON.” Set the OPERATE switch to “OFF,”  
and make sure that the CHARGE indicator lights  
up.  
3
4
Remove the old battery.  
Insert the new battery in the battery  
holder with the 3 side up and then  
push the holder until it clicks.  
b
Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of  
between 5°C to 35°C.  
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Charging time and playing time  
Charging time: approx. 5 hours  
Playing time: approx. 5 hours  
Using the Car Battery  
Adaptor  
Times indicated are under the following  
conditions:  
– Moderate temperature (20°C)  
– Headphone use  
– Backlight set to minimum  
The car battery adaptor (supplied) is for a  
12V car battery, negative earth (do not use  
it with a 24V car battery, positive earth).  
Depending on the ambient temperature or  
rechargeable battery condition, charging time  
may be longer, or playing time may be reduced.  
1
2
Start the engine.  
Connect the car battery adaptor.  
To check the battery level  
When the player is stopped, the battery  
indicator is displayed. When the battery is  
OPERATE  
OFF ON  
DC IN 9.5V  
A
PHONES  
B
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
empty,  
is displayed or the CHARGE  
indicator flashes. Set the OPERATE  
switch to “OFF,” connect the AC power  
adaptor, and recharge the battery.  
DC IN 9.5V  
Full  
Empty  
To cigarette  
lighter socket  
Car battery adaptor (supplied)  
3
Turn on the player.  
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.  
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After using the player in a car  
Connecting to a TV  
1
2
3
Turn off the player.  
Disconnect the car battery adaptor.  
Turn off the engine.  
By connecting the player to your TV or  
monitor, you can increase your viewing  
options.  
b
• Do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or  
turn off the car engine before you turn off the  
player. Doing so may damage the player.  
• Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. If  
it is left connected, the car battery may become  
depleted.  
1
Connect the player to your TV or  
monitor using the audio/video  
cord (supplied).  
• Do not leave the player or accessories in the  
car.  
OPERATE  
OFF ON  
DC IN 9.5V  
A
PHONES  
B
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
To AUDIO/  
VIDEO input  
jacks of a TV or  
monitor  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
z
The player can connect to an AV amplifier in the  
same way as a TV. Although connecting is the  
same as a TV, the yellow plug of the audio/video  
cord is not used.  
b
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the  
equipment to be connected.  
• Before connecting, turn off the player and the  
equipment to be connected, then unplug from  
their wall sockets.  
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4
Insert the disc to be played.  
Place with the playback side down and  
push gently until it clicks.  
Playback  
Playing Discs  
Depending on the disc, some operations  
may be different or restricted. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the  
disc.  
Playback side facing down  
Connect the AC power adaptor.  
N
5
6
Push the PUSH CLOSE on the  
disc lid to shut the disc lid.  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
X
x
ENTER  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
OPEN  
VOLUME  
PROG  
Press N.  
The player starts playback.  
PUSH  
CLOSE  
OPEN  
PUSH COSE  
Depending on the disc, a menu may  
appear. Press C/X/x/c to select the  
item, and press ENTER.  
OPERATE  
OFF ON HOLD  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
OPERATE  
To pause playback  
Press X.  
1
2
Open the LCD panel.  
z
When you play back a disc after enjoying images  
by “USB” or “TV,” press INPUT to select  
“Disc.” See page 7.  
Slide the OPERATE switch to  
“ON.”  
The player turns on and the POWER  
indicator lights up in green.  
b
• Discs created on DVD recorders must be  
correctly finalised to play on the player. For  
more information about finalising, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the DVD  
recorder.  
3
Press OPEN to open the disc lid.  
• The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid  
is opened. Wait until the spinning stops before  
removing the disc.  
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Notes on the screen saver  
About various playback operations  
• A screen saver image appears when you  
leave the player in pause or stop mode  
without operation for more than 15  
minutes. The image disappears when you  
press N. For the setup of “Screen  
Saver,” see page 25.  
• The player goes to standby, 15 minutes  
after starting the screen saver function.  
Press N to come out of standby mode.  
To  
Operation  
Change the LCD Press OPTIONS to  
picture size  
select “LCD Mode”  
Display the DVD Press MENU (page 5)  
menu  
or TOP MENU  
(page 7).  
Check the DVD Press DISPLAY  
playback  
information  
To resume playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc (Resume  
Play)  
When you press N again after you stop  
playback, the player starts playback from  
the point when you pressed x.  
1
Play DVDs*  
repeatedly  
(Repeat Play)  
Press DISPLAY to  
select “Repeat”  
Play DVDs in  
fast reverse or  
fast forward  
(Scan Play)  
PressC/crepeatedly on  
the player to select the  
speed (page 5).  
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• To play from the beginning of the disc, press  
x twice, and press N.  
• When turning power on again after power off,  
resume play starts automatically.  
Switch between Press TOP MENU  
original and  
Playlist in DVD  
(VR mode)  
repeatedly (page 7).  
b
• Depending on the stop point, Resume play  
may not start from exactly the same point.  
• The resume point is cleared when:  
– you turn off the player (including standby  
mode) for a DVD (VR mode).  
– you open the disc lid.  
Check the CD or Press DISPLAY  
VIDEO CD  
playback  
(page 5).  
information  
Play CDs or  
VIDEO CDs*  
repeatedly  
Press MENU  
repeatedly (page 5).  
2
2
– you press INPUT and switch the mode.  
(Repeat Play)  
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions  
(PBC Playback)  
Play CDs or  
VIDEO CDs*  
randomly  
Press MENU  
repeatedly (page 5).  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to  
play VIDEO CDs interactively using a  
menu. When you start playing a VIDEO  
CD with PBC functions, the menu appears.  
Select an item using the number buttons on  
the remote, and press ENTER. Then,  
follow the instructions in the menu (press  
N when “Press SELECT.” appears).  
(Random Play)  
Play CDs or  
VIDEO CDs in  
fast reverse or  
fast forward  
(Scan Play)  
PressC/crepeatedly on  
the player to select the  
speed (page 5).  
1
* DVD VIDEO only  
2
* only when “PBC” is set to “Off.”  
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• T.Time: Time appears while playing  
a title. “00:00:00” will appear by  
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired  
time code by pressing the number  
buttons.  
Using the Playback  
Information Display  
• C.Time: Time appears while playing  
a chapter. “00:00:00” will appear by  
pressing ENTER. Enter the desired  
time code by pressing the number  
buttons.  
While playing a DVD, you can check the  
current playback information. The  
playback information display also allows  
you to set a title/chapter or change sound/  
subtitle, and so on.  
• Repeat: Select “ Chapter,” “  
Title,” “ All,” or “Off” by  
pressing X/x.  
• Time Disp.: “Title Elapsed” is  
displayed. Select “Title Elapsed,”  
“Title Remain,” “Chapter Elapsed,”  
or “Chapter Remain” by pressing X/  
x.  
When entering the numbers, operate the  
number buttons on the remote.  
1 Press DISPLAY while playing a  
DVD.  
The current playback information  
appears.  
Example: When playing a DVD  
VIDEO  
3 Press ENTER.  
Current playback  
information*  
Items  
To turn off the display  
Menu  
Press DISPLAY or RETURN.  
Title  
02/07  
Chapter  
Audio  
03/20  
02 2CH DOLBY DIGITAL English  
01 English  
b
Subtitle  
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to  
set some items.  
Title Elapsed 00:12:01  
Battery status  
Elapsed or remaining time  
* When a DVD (VR mode) is played, “PL”  
(playlist) or “ORG” (original) is displayed  
next to the title number.  
2 Press X/x to select items and press  
ENTER.  
• Title: Select the title number by  
pressing X/x or number buttons.  
• Chapter: Select the chapter number  
by pressing X/x or number buttons.  
• Audio: Select the sound by pressing  
X/x.  
• Subtitle: Select the subtitle by  
pressing X/x.  
• Angle: Select the angle by pressing  
X/x.  
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To go to the next or previous file  
Press > or ..  
Playing MP3, JPEG,  
and Video Files  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
The display will return to the list of files.  
You can play MP3, JPEG, and video files.  
For details on playable files, see “Playable  
Media” (page 34).  
When you set a DATA media, a list of  
albums appears.  
To pause playback (MP3 only)  
Press X.  
To restart playback, press X again.  
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture  
CD format automatically start playing  
when inserted.  
z
If the number of viewing times is preset, you can  
play the DivX video files as many times as the  
preset number. The following occurrences will  
be counted as one time:  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
– when x is pressed.  
MENU  
ENTER  
– when the player is turned off (including  
standby mode).  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
./>  
VOLUME  
PROG  
– when the disc lid is opened.  
– when another file is played.  
– when INPUT is pressed and the mode is  
switched.  
x
OPEN  
PUSH CLOSE  
X
– when the USB device is disconnected.  
N
b
1
2
Press X/x to select the album,  
and press ENTER.  
The list of files in the album appears.  
Example: The list of MP3 files  
Depending on the file, playback may take time to  
start or may not be able to start. For details on  
playable files, see “Playable Media” (page 34).  
Selecting a JPEG file  
Dir:001  
MY BEST  
To rotate a JPEG image  
Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image  
file. Rotate every file.  
c: Rotates the image 90 degrees  
clockwise.  
C: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter  
clockwise.  
X: Reverses the image vertically (up and  
down).  
. .  
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.  
x: Reverses the image horizontally (left  
and right).  
Press X/x to select the file, and  
press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected file.  
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To display the list of thumbnails  
Press MENU when an image file is  
displayed.  
The image files in the album appear in 12  
sub-screens with the displayed file in the  
lead.  
Playing data on a USB device  
You can play back DATA files on a USB  
device.  
1 Press INPUT.  
2 Press X/x to select “USB” and  
press ENTER.  
1
5
9
2
3
7
4
3 Connect a USB device to the USB  
jack.  
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8
10  
11  
12  
Slide Show  
Prev  
Next  
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• To go to the previous or next list of  
thumbnails, select “bPrev” or  
“NextB” at the bottom of the screen,  
and press ENTER.  
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USB jack  
USB device  
Playing a Slide Show  
1 While displaying the image file you  
want to start a slideshow, press  
MENU.  
To disconnect a USB device  
Make sure that the access indicator on the  
USB device is off, and disconnect the USB  
device.  
The list of thumbnails appears.  
2 Press C/X/x/c to select “Slide  
Show” at the bottom of the screen,  
and press ENTER.  
About supported Sony USB devices  
The following Sony USB Memory Stick  
reader/writer and USB flash drive “Micro  
Vault” are supported: MSAC-US40,  
USM-J series, USM-JX series, USM-J/B  
series, USM-L series, and USM-LX series.  
A slideshow starts from the displayed  
file.  
To stop slideshow  
Press x to return to the list of files.  
Press MENU to return to the list of  
thumbnails.  
To pause slideshow  
Press X.  
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b
• Do not disconnect the USB device while its  
access indicator is flashing. Doing so may  
cause data corruption or loss of data.  
• USB devices which can connect to the player  
are flash memory and multiple card readers.  
Other devices (digital still camera, USB hub,  
etc.) cannot be connected. When an  
unsupported device is connected, an error  
message appears.  
Adjusting the Picture  
Size and Quality  
You can adjust the picture displayed on the  
LCD screen.  
C/X/x/c  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
ENTER  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
RETURN  
REN  
OPTIONS  
VOLUME  
OPEN  
PUSH CLOSE  
1
2
Press OPTIONS.  
The menu display appears.  
Press X/x to select “LCD  
Mode” and press ENTER.  
The “LCD Mode” display appears.  
items  
LCD Mode  
LCD Aspect  
Backlight  
Contrast  
Hue  
Full  
10  
10  
0
Color  
10  
Default  
3
Press X/x to select items and  
press ENTER.  
• LCD Aspect: Change the picture size.  
Select “Normal” or “Full” by pressing  
X
/x  
*.  
• Backlight: Adjust the brightness by  
pressing C c.  
/
• Contrast: Adjust the difference  
between light and dark areas by  
pressing C  
/c.  
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• Hue: Adjust the red and green colour  
balance by pressing C c.  
• Color: Adjust the richness of colours  
by pressing C c.  
/
/
• Default: Return all settings to the  
factory defaults.  
4 Press ENTER.  
* In “Normal,” pictures are displayed in their  
original configuration, retaining the aspect  
ratio. 4:3 pictures are displayed with black  
bands on both sides of the screen. 4:3 letter box  
pictures are displayed with bands on all sides  
of the screen.  
In “Full,” pictures are adjusted to fill the entire  
screen. 16:9 pictures are displayed in their  
original configuration. (Black band recorded  
in a 16:9 picture cannot be erased.) 4:3 pictures  
appear stretched.  
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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DIGITAL AERIAL IN  
Watching TV  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN  
Setting the channel  
When you watch TV on the player for the  
first time, set the area and language.  
to DIGITAL  
AERIAL IN  
or  
Wall  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN  
Aerial  
(supplied)  
INPUT  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
ENTER  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
RETURN  
OPTIONS  
VOLUME  
Magnet Suction cup  
(supplied)  
OPEN  
PUSH CLOSE  
OPERATE  
OFF ON HOLD  
2
Slide the OPERATE switch to  
“ON.”  
3
4
Press INPUT.  
The Mode selection display appears.  
OPERATE  
Press X/x to select “TV” and  
press ENTER.  
1
Connect the aerial cable to  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN on the  
player.  
The easy setup display appears.  
5
6
Press X/x to select the  
language and press ENTER.  
The country selection display appears.  
The supplied aerial must be connected  
for outdoor use. Reception may vary  
depending on location.  
Press X/x to select the country  
and press ENTER.  
Channel scanning starts, and the  
received channels are registered in the  
Channel List.  
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To use a EPG  
Watching TV  
1
Press GUIDE while watching TV.  
The EPG display of the current  
channel appears.  
INPUT  
Guide  
03/06/2009 18:20  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
03/06/2009(Wednesday)  
C/X/x/c  
ENTER  
RETURN  
001 BBC ONE  
002 BBC TWO  
003 BBC THREE  
004 CBBC Channel  
005 BBC NEWS 24  
18:00-18:30 The Daily News  
18:30-19:00 Word News and Sports  
19:00-19:30 Escape to the Country  
19:30-20:00 Small Town  
ENTER  
REN  
OPTIONS  
VOLUME  
20:00-20:30 The Next Generation  
105 BBC Red Button 20:30-21:00 BBC News  
21:00-21:50 The TV SHOW  
PROG +/–  
OPEN  
PUSH CLOSE  
18:00-18:30 The Daily News  
1
2
Press INPUT.  
2
3
Press X/x to select a channel, and  
press c.  
Press X/x to select “TV” and  
press ENTER.  
Press X/x to select a programme, and  
press ENTER.  
The programme information, signal  
strength and signal quality are  
displayed.  
The received channel is displayed.  
3
Press PROG +/– to select a  
channel.  
To close the EPG screen  
Press GUIDE or RETURN.  
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You can also select a channel by X/x.  
To select a channel by Channel List or  
Favourite List  
1
Press ENTER while watching TV.  
The Channel List is displayed.  
Channel List  
001 BBC ONE  
002 BBC TWO  
003 BBC THREE  
004 CBBC Channel  
005 BBC NEWS 24  
Pressing C/c while the Channel List is  
displayed switches to the Favourite  
List.  
2
Press X/x to select the channel, and  
press ENTER.  
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Press X/x to select sorted channels  
and press ENTER.  
The order of two selected channels  
changes places.  
Using the TV Setup  
Display  
Repeat step 1 to sort other channels.  
1
Press OPTIONS while watching  
TV.  
Tuning  
The option menu display appears.  
Replace Channels  
You can replace the Channel List.  
2
3
Press X/x to select “TV Setup”  
and press ENTER.  
1
2
3
Press X/x to select “Replace  
Channels” and press ENTER.  
Press X/x to select the country and  
press ENTER.  
Select and adjust each of the  
following items by pressing X/x  
and ENTER.  
The remote is necessary for some  
settings.  
Press C/c to select “Yes” and press  
ENTER.  
Channel scanning starts. The present  
Channel List is deleted, and the  
received channel is registered in the  
new Channel List.  
Add New Channels  
You can add a new channel to the Channel  
List.  
To turn off the setup display  
Press OPTIONS or RETURN.  
Digital Channel List  
1
2
Press X/x to select “Add New  
Channels” and press ENTER.  
Channel Options  
Press C/c to select “Yes” and press  
ENTER.  
Channel scanning starts. If a new  
channel is found, it is added to the  
Channel List.  
You can set a channel in the Channel List  
to be skipped, locked or deleted.  
• Green button: Skip a channel. Pressing  
repeatedly toggles between skipping and  
not skipping.  
• Yellow button: Lock a channel. The  
display for entering the password  
appears. Enter your DTV password  
(page 22). Pressing repeatedly toggles  
between locked and unlocked.  
• Blue button: Delete a channel.  
Manual Tuning  
You can search for a channel manually and  
set to the Channel List.  
1
2
3
Press X/x to select “Manual Tuning”  
and press ENTER.  
Enter a frequency using the number  
buttons and press x.  
Channel Sort  
You can sort channels in the Channel List.  
Press c/X/x to select a bandwidth and  
press ENTER.  
1
Press X/xto select “Channel Sort” and  
press ENTER.  
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Press ENTER to start channel  
scanning.  
When you watch TV on the LCD screen of this  
player, sets “LCD Aspect” of “LCD Mode”  
If a channel is received, it is added to  
the Channel List.  
Password/Lock  
b
Sets the DTV password for limitation of  
digital TV programmes.  
This setting is effective only in the TV  
mode.  
When you set “Tuning,” the “Digital Channel  
List” setting might be cleared. In this case, set  
again.  
1
Set “DTV Password.”  
Enter a 4-digit number, using the  
number buttons on the remote.  
Features  
Language Setup  
All default settings are “English.”  
2
Set a “DTV Age Limit.”  
Select the limitation age.  
OSD  
Switches the display  
language.  
If you forget your DTV password  
Enter “1369” in “Old Password,” and enter  
your new password in “New Password”  
and “Verify Password.”  
Primary  
Audio  
Switches the language of the  
primary sound.  
Secondary Switches the language of the  
Audio  
secondary sound.  
Subtitle  
Switches the subtitle  
language.  
Factory Default  
All functions returns to their original  
factory settings. Your DTV password is  
necessary for this setting (page 22). Note  
that all of your settings will be lost. When  
you perform this operation, the easy setup  
display appears (page 19).  
b
If you select a language in a TV broadcast that is  
not included, a language included in TV  
broadcast will be automatically selected.  
Local Time Setting  
Set the clock of the player.  
Selecting by direct menu  
You can select a function directly from the  
option menu display. You can operate the  
function without the remote control.  
GMT Offset Selects the time according to  
the area. “Auto” (default) is  
generally used.  
Summer  
Time  
Sets Summer Time when  
selecting by “GMT Offset”  
excluding “Auto.” Select  
“On” or “Off” (default).  
Information  
This option menu is the same function as  
the DISPLAY button.  
Guide  
This option menu is the same function as  
the GUIDE button on the remote.  
TV Display  
Set the aspect ratio of the connected TV.  
Select “4:3 Pan Scan,” “4:3 Letter Box” or  
“16:9” (default).  
TV Display  
Sets the TV Display setting (page 22).  
This setting is effective only in the TV  
mode.  
Teletext  
This option menu is the same function as  
the  
button on the remote.  
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Subtitle  
This option menu is the same function as  
the SUBTITLE button on the remote.  
Audio  
This option menu is the same function as  
the AUDIO button on the remote.  
TV/Radio  
This option menu is the same function as  
the TV/RADIO button on the remote.  
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3
4
Press X/x to select the setup  
category and press ENTER.  
: General Setup (page 24)  
Makes the player-related settings.  
: Audio Setup (page 25)  
Settings and Adjustments  
Using the Setup Display  
Makes the audio settings according to  
playback conditions.  
By using the setup display, you can make  
various settings to items such as picture  
and sound.  
Some discs have stored playback settings,  
which take priority.  
: Language Setup (page 26)  
Makes the language settings for the  
on-screen display or sound track.  
: Parental Control (page 26)  
Sets the parental control limit.  
For TV setup, see “Using the TV Setup  
Display” (page 21).  
Select and adjust each of the  
following items by pressing X/x  
and ENTER.  
C/X/x/c  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
MENU  
ENTER  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
RETURN  
REN  
OPTIONS  
VOLUME  
OPEN  
To turn off the setup display  
Press OPTIONS or RETURN.  
PUSH CLOSE  
x
1
2
Press OPTIONS when the player  
is in stop mode.  
The menu display appears.  
During Resume Play, you cannot use  
the setup display. Press x twice to  
clear Resume Play, and press  
OPTIONS.  
General Setup  
The default settings are underlined.  
TV Display (DVD only)  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected  
TV.  
4:3  
Pan Scan a 4:3 screen TV.  
Automatically displays a  
Select this when you connect  
Press X/x to select “Setup,”  
and press ENTER.  
wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
The setup display appears.  
setup category  
items  
4:3  
Select this when you connect  
Letter Box a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a  
wide picture with bands on  
the upper and lower portions  
of the screen.  
General Setup  
TV Display  
16 : 9  
On  
Angle Mark  
Screen Saver  
PBC  
On  
On  
DivX  
16:9  
Select this when you connect  
a wide-screen TV or a TV  
with a wide mode function.  
Default  
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4:3 Pan Scan  
4:3 Letter Box  
16:9  
On  
By the PBC function, you can  
play back VIDEO CDs via the  
menu screen.  
Off  
Turn off the PBC function.  
DivX  
Displays the registration code for the  
player. For more information, go to  
Default  
Each function returns to its original factory  
settings. Note that all of your settings will  
be lost.  
b
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be  
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan”  
or vice versa.  
Audio Setup  
The default setting is underlined.  
Angle Mark (DVD VIDEO only)  
Displays the angle mark when you can change  
the viewing angles during playback of DVDs  
recorded with multi-angles.  
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVD only)  
Makes the sound clear when the volume is  
turned down when playing a DVD that  
conforms to “Audio DRC.”  
On  
Off  
Display the angle mark.  
Hide the angle mark.  
Standard  
TV Mode  
Standard sound.  
Makes low sounds clear even  
if you turn the volume down.  
Screen Saver  
The screen saver image appears when you  
leave the player in pause or stop mode for  
15 minutes. The screen saver will help  
prevent your display equipment from  
becoming damaged (ghosting). Press N  
to turn off the screen saver.  
Wide Range Gives you the feeling of  
being at a live performance.  
On  
Activates the screen saver  
function.  
Off  
Deactivates the screen saver  
function.  
PBC  
You can enjoy playing interactive  
programmes using the PBC (Playback  
Control) function of a VIDEO CD if  
available (page 13).  
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Language Setup  
Parental Control  
You can limit playback of a DVD that has  
the parental control function.  
When you operate this setting, use the  
remote.  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Switches the display language on the  
screen.  
Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)  
Password (DVD VIDEO only)  
Enter or change a password. Set the  
password for the parental control function.  
Enter your 4-digit password using the  
number buttons on the remote.  
Switches the language for the disc’s menu.  
When you select “Original,” the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the subtitle language.  
When you select “Off,” no subtitle is  
displayed.  
To change the password  
1
Press X/x to select “Password,” and  
press ENTER.  
Audio (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “Original,” the language  
given priority in the disc is selected.  
2
Check “Change” is selected and press  
ENTER.  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
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.  
Parental Control  
Old Password  
New Password  
Verify Password  
OK  
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.”  
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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.  
To set the parental control (limited  
playback)  
1
Press X/x to select “Parental Control,”  
and press ENTER.  
2
Press X/x to select the limitation level,  
and press ENTER. The lower the  
value, the stricter the limitation.  
The display for entering the password  
appears.  
Parental Control  
Password  
OK  
3
Enter your password, and press  
ENTER.  
To play a disc for which Parental  
Control is set  
Insert the disc and press N, the display  
for entering your password appears. Enter  
your password using the number buttons  
on the remote, and press ENTER.  
b
• When you play discs which do not have the  
Parental Control function, playback cannot be  
limited on the player.  
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to  
change the parental control level while playing  
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then  
change the level. If the Resume Play mode is  
cancelled, the level returns to the previous  
level.  
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Sound  
Additional Information  
There is no sound.  
, The player is in pause mode or in slow  
play mode.  
, The player is in fast forward or fast  
reverse mode.  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the player, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some  
DVDs. The sound volume may improve  
if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio  
Setup” to “TV Mode” (page 25).  
Power  
Operation  
The power is not turned on.  
, Check that the AC power adaptor is  
connected securely (page 9).  
, Check that the rechargeable battery is  
sufficiently charged (page 9).  
Nothing happens when buttons are  
pressed.  
,
The HOLD switch is set in the direction of  
the arrow (page 6).  
The disc does not play.  
The rechargeable battery cannot be  
, If the disc is turned over, a “No Disc” or  
“Cannot play this disc.” message  
appears. Insert the disc with the playback  
side facing down (page 12).  
, The disc is not set until it clicks  
, The disc that cannot be played is  
inserted. Check the region code matches  
the player, and that the disc has been  
finalised (page 34).  
charged.  
, You cannot charge the rechargeable  
battery when power is turned on. Set the  
OPERATE switch to “OFF” (page 9).  
Picture  
There is no picture/picture noise  
appears.  
, The disc is dirty or flawed (page 33).  
, The brightness is set at minimum. Adjust  
the brightness of the LCD (page 17).  
, When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT  
and select “Disc” (page 7).  
, When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT  
and select “Disc” (page 7).  
, Parental Control has been set. Change  
the setting (page 26).  
, Moisture has condensed inside the player  
(page 31).  
The black points appear and the red,  
blue, green points remain on the LCD.  
, This is a structural property of the LCD  
and not malfunction.  
The player starts and stops playing the  
disc automatically.  
, The disc features an auto playback  
function.  
, While playing discs with an auto pause  
signal, the player stops playback at the  
auto pause signal.  
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protection only.)  
The disc does not start playing from the  
beginning.  
, Repeat Play or Random Play is selected  
, Resume play has taken effect (page 13).  
, The Playlist of the created disc is  
automatically played. To play original  
titles, press TOP MENU to set  
“Original” (page 7).  
C/c does not work on menu display.  
, Depending on the disc, you may not be  
able to use C/c on the player for the disc  
menu. In this case, use C/c on the  
remote.  
The remote does not function.  
, The battery in the remote is weak.  
, There are obstacles between the remote  
and the player.  
, The distance between the remote and the  
player is too far.  
Playback may take time to start.  
, Playback may take time to start in DVD  
(VR mode).  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote  
sensor on the player.  
, Direct sunlight or strong illumination is  
striking the remote sensor.  
, When the AUDIO/SUBTITLE/ANGLE  
buttons do not work, select and operate it  
from the DVD menu.  
Playback freezes.  
, When the playback layer of a DVD+R  
DL/-R DL disc changes, playback may  
freeze.  
The subtitles disappear.  
, When you change playback speed, or  
skip scenes during playback, the subtitles  
may disappear temporarily.  
The MP3, JPEG, or video file cannot be  
played (page 35).  
, The file format does not conform.  
, The extension does not conform.  
, The file is damaged.  
” or “ ” appears and the player  
does not function according to the  
button pressed.  
, Depending on the disc, you may not be  
able to perform certain operations. Refer  
to the operating instructions supplied  
with the disc.  
, 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 DivX/MPEG-4 video files,  
playback may take time to start.  
“Copyright Lock” appears and the  
screen turns blue when playing a DVD  
(VR mode) disc.  
The file or album names are not  
displayed correctly.  
, Images taken from digital broadcasts,  
etc., may contain copy protection signals,  
such as complete copy protection signals,  
single copy signals, and restriction-free  
signals. When images that contain copy  
protection signals are played, a blue  
screen may appear instead of the images.  
It may take a while when looking for  
playable images. (For player that cannot  
play images that contain a copy  
, The player can only display numbers and  
alphabet. Other characters are displayed  
*
The player does not operate properly or  
the power does not turn off.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the  
player to operate abnormally, set the  
OPERATE switch to “OFF” and press  
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ENTER on the player. If you perform  
this operation, some settings may return  
to their original factory settings.  
There is no picture using the supplied  
aerial.  
, Check for reception strength.  
, Adjust the direction of the aerial.  
, Check that the region you are in has  
DVB-T broadcasts or not.  
, In a DVB-T broadcast region reception  
may be difficult in the following places:  
- A heavily built up area  
Hookup  
There is no picture or sound on the  
connected equipment.  
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely  
, The connecting cord is damaged.  
, Check the setting of a connected TV or  
amplifier.  
- In an underground location, such as a  
subway or basement  
, When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT  
and select “Disc” (page 7).  
USB  
The player does not recognize a USB  
device connected to the player.  
, Re-connect the USB device securely  
, The USB device is damaged.  
, Press INPUT to select “USB” (page 16).  
TV  
There is no picture for digital TV  
programmes.  
, Re-connect the aerial cable securely.  
, The connecting cable is damaged.  
, Channel is used only for data (no picture  
or no sound).  
, A scrambled channel is selected.  
, Digital text service is not supported.  
The channel is not found or stored or  
missed.  
, Make sure that your aerial is properly  
connected to the player.  
, Check your aerial installation.  
, Data service is not supported.  
, Inactive channels cannot be received.  
The picture is breaking up.  
, The signal strength is low.  
, Check your aerial installation.  
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On placement  
• Do not place the player in a confined  
space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.  
• Do not cover the ventilation of the player  
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains,  
etc. And do not place the player on a soft  
surface, such as a rug.  
• Do not place the player and adaptors in a  
location near heat sources, or in a place  
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,  
sand, moisture, rain, or mechanical  
shock, or in a car with its windows  
closed.  
• Do not place the player in an inclined  
position. It is designed to be operated in  
a horizontal position only.  
• Keep the player and discs away from  
equipment with strong magnet, such as  
microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.  
• Do not drop or apply strong shock.  
Do not place heavy objects on the player  
and accessories.  
Precautions  
Road safety  
Do not use the monitor unit and  
headphones while driving, cycling, or  
operating any motorized vehicle. Doing so  
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in  
some areas. It can also be potentially  
dangerous to play your headsets at high  
volume while walking, especially at  
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise  
extreme caution or discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall into  
the cabinet, unplug the player and have it  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
On power sources  
• If you are not going to use the player for  
a long time, be sure to disconnect the  
player from the wall outlet. To  
disconnect the AC power adaptor, grasp  
the plug itself; never pull the cord.  
• Do not touch the AC power adaptor with  
wet hands. Doing so may cause shock  
hazard.  
• Do not connect the AC power adaptor to  
a traveler’s electric transformer, which  
may generate heat and cause a  
malfunction.  
On operation  
• If the player is brought directly from a  
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a  
very damp room, moisture may condense  
on the lenses inside the player. Should  
this occur, the player may not operate  
properly. In this case, remove the disc  
and leave the player for about half an  
hour until the moisture evaporates. Wipe  
off moisture attached to the LCD surface  
with tissue etc. Turn on the power again  
later.  
• Keep the lens on the player clean and do  
not touch it. Touching the lens may  
damage the lens and cause the player to  
malfunction. Leave the disc lid closed  
except when you insert or remove discs.  
• Turn off the power before disconnecting  
the AC power adaptor, the car battery  
adaptor. Failure to do so may cause a  
malfunction.  
On temperature increases  
• Heat may build up inside the player  
during charging or if it is being used for  
a long time. This is not a malfunction.  
• Do not place the player directly on your  
lap. The temperature of the bottom of the  
player rises during normal operation. The  
heat can cause discomfort.  
,continued  
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On Liquid Crystal Display  
On adjusting volume  
• Although manufactured with high  
precision technology, the LCD may  
occasionally display dots of various  
colours. That is not a malfunction.  
• Do not place or drop any object onto the  
LCD surface. Also, do not apply pressure  
from hands or elbows.  
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  
• Do not damage the LCD surface with a  
sharp edged tool.  
• Preventing hearing damage: Avoid using  
headphones at high volumes. Hearing  
experts advice against continuous, loud,  
and extended play. If you experience a  
ringing in your ears, reduce the volume  
or discontinue use.  
• Showing consideration for others: Keep  
the volume at a moderate level. This will  
allow you to hear outside sounds and still  
be considerate to the people around you.  
On rechargeable battery  
• Certain countries may regulate disposal  
of the battery used to power this product.  
Please consult with your local authority.  
• Because of the battery’s limited life, its  
capacity gradually deteriorates over time  
and repeated use. Exchange a new one  
when the battery holds about only half  
the normal period.  
On cleaning  
• The battery may not be charged to its  
fullest capacity when charged for the first  
time, or when it has not been used for a  
long time. The capacity recovers after  
being charged and discharged several  
times.  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls  
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with  
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any  
type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or  
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
• Wipe the LCD surface with the soft dray  
cloth lightly. To prevent dirt buildup,  
wipe it frequently.  
Do not wipe the LCD surface with a wet  
cloth. If water enters, a malfunction may  
result.  
• If picture/sound is distorted, the lens may  
be covered with dust. In this case, use a  
commercially-available blower brush for  
camera lenses to clean the lens.  
Avoid touching the lens directly during  
cleaning.  
On AC power adaptor and car battery  
adaptor  
• Use the supplied adaptors for the player,  
as other adaptors may cause a  
malfunction.  
• Do not disassemble or reverse-engineer.  
• Do not touch the metal parts, as it may  
cause a short and damage the adaptors,  
especially if touched by other metal  
objects.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens  
cleaners (including wet or spray types).  
These may cause the apparatus to  
malfunction.  
On aerial  
• The aerial must be connected for outdoor  
use. Use in all locations is not  
guaranteed.  
• Do not connect the aerial to anything  
except the player.  
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Notes About the Discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by  
its edge. Do not touch the surface.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight  
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or  
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight  
as the temperature may rise considerably  
inside the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, disc/lens cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• If you have printed the disc’s label, dry  
the label before playing.  
• Do not use the following discs:  
– A disc that has a non-standard shape  
(e.g., card, heart).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or  
sticker adhesive on it.  
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Playable Media  
Type  
DVD  
Disc Logo  
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/DVD-  
R DLs in VR (Video  
Recording) mode  
CD  
• Music CDs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music  
CD format  
• VIDEO CDs containing  
Super VCDs  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video  
CD format or Super VCD  
format  
DATA CD/DATA DVD or  
USB devices containing  
MP3, JPEG, or video files.  
DATAdiscor  
USB  
b
For player that cannot play images that  
contain a copy protection only  
Notes about recordable media  
Some recordable media cannot be played on  
the player due to the recording quality or  
physical condition of the media, or the  
characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software.  
The disc will not play if it has not been  
correctly finalised. For more information,  
refer to the operating instructions for the  
recording device. Note that some playback  
functions may not work with some  
Images in DVD (VR mode) with CPRM*  
protection may not be played if they contain a  
copy protection signal. “Copyright Lock”  
appears.  
* CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects  
the copyright of images.  
DVD+RWs/+Rs/+R DLs, even if they have  
been correctly finalised. In this case, view the  
disc by normal playback.  
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• The player cannot play the JPEG file that is  
larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in  
normal mode, or larger than 2000 (width) x  
1200 (height) in progressive JPEG. (Some  
progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed  
even if the size is within this specified  
capacity.)  
• The player may not play a combination of two  
or more DivX/MPEG-4 video files.  
• The player cannot play a DivX/MPEG-4 video  
file of size more than 720 (width) × 576  
(height)/2 GB.  
• The player may not play certain DivX/MPEG-  
4 video files that are longer than 3 hours.  
• Depending on the DivX/MPEG-4 video file,  
normal playback may not be possible. The  
picture may be unclear, playback may not  
appear smooth, the sound may skip, etc. You  
are recommended to create the file at a lower  
bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, check the  
audio format. (MP3 is recommended for DivX  
video files, and MPEG-4 video file should be  
AAC LC.) Note, however, the player does not  
conform to WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
format.  
Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video  
files  
The player can play the following files:  
1
• MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”* .  
2
• JPEG files with the extension “.jpg”* .  
• JPEG image files that conform to the  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File  
system) image file format.  
• DivX video files with the extension  
“.avi” or “.divx.”  
• MPEG-4 video files (simple profile) with  
3
the extension “.mp4”* .  
• 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  
be played by changing the extension to “.jpg.”  
* Files with copyright protection (Digital Right  
3
• The player may not playback the high bit rate  
video file on the DATA CD smoothly. You are  
recommended to playback using DATA DVD.  
• The player can display a file or album name up  
to 14 characters. Special character appears as  
Management) cannot be played. Files in  
MPEG-4 AVC format cannot be played.  
z
• To play a complex hierarchy of folders may  
take some time. Create albums as follows:  
– The number of hierarchies in the disc is no  
more than two.  
– The number of albums in the disc is 50 or  
less.  
“ .”  
*
• The player can display only the currently  
playing album name. Any album located on  
the upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”  
• Playback information of some files may not be  
displayed correctly.  
– The number of files in one album is 100 or  
less.  
• The player plays the file in an album in the  
order the media was recorded.  
b
• The player will play any file in the above table,  
even if the file format differs. Playing such  
data may generate noise that can result in  
speaker damage.  
• Some DATA discs created in Packet Write  
format cannot be played.  
• Some DATA discs created in multiple sessions  
may not be playable.  
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.  
,continued  
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Notes on commercial discs  
Specifications  
Region code  
System  
It is the system that is used to protect  
copyrights. The region code is shown on  
the DVD VIDEO packages according to  
the region of sale. DVD VIDEOs labelled  
“ALL” or “2” will play on the player.  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Signal format system: PAL (NTSC)  
Transmission standards: DVB-T  
Digital Channel coverage: VHF/UHF  
Outputs  
VIDEO (video output):  
Minijack  
ALL  
Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms  
AUDIO (audio output)  
Stereo minijack  
DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations  
Some playback operations of DVDs and  
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by  
software producers. Since the player plays  
DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the  
disc contents the software producers  
designed, some playback features may not  
be available. Also, refer to the instructions  
supplied with the DVDs and VIDEO CDs.  
Output 2.0 Vrms/47 kilohms  
Recommended load impedance over  
47 kilohms  
PHONES (headphones) A/B:  
Stereo minijack  
USB:  
USB jack Type A (For connecting USB  
memory)  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN:  
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF  
Liquid Crystal Display  
Panel size: 7 inches wide (diagonal)  
Driving system: TFT active matrix  
Resolution: 480 × 234 (effective pixel rate:  
more than 99.99%)  
Music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies  
This product is designed to playback discs  
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard.  
Various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are  
marketed by some record companies.  
Please be aware that among those discs,  
there are some that do not conform to the  
CD standard and may not be playable by  
this product.  
General  
Power requirements:  
DC 9.5 V (AC power Adaptor/Car battery  
adaptor)  
DC 7.4 V (rechargeable battery)  
Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback):  
7 W (when used with a headphone)  
Dimensions (approx.):  
200 × 39.5 × 155 mm (width/height/depth)  
incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 880 g  
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C  
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %  
AC Power Adaptor: 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Car Battery Adaptor: 12 V DC  
Audio material side of DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two-sided disc product  
which mates DVD recorded material on  
one side with digital audio material on the  
other side.  
Supplied accessories  
See page 9.  
Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
However, since the audio material side  
does not conform to the Compact Disc  
(CD) standard, playback on this product is  
not guaranteed.  
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R
Random Play 13  
Region code 36  
Index  
Remote battery  
Repeat Play 13  
Resume Play 13  
Numerics  
16:9 24  
4:3 Letter Box 24  
4:3 Pan Scan 24  
S
Screen Saver 13, 25  
Setup 24  
Slide Show 16  
Subtitle 8, 22, 26  
A
Angle Mark 8, 25  
Audio 8, 26  
Audio DRC 25  
Audio Setup 25  
T
Troubleshooting 28  
TV Display 24  
C
CD 12, 34  
U
Channel 19  
USB 16  
Charging time and playing time 10  
V
D
VIDEO CD 12, 34  
DATA 15, 34  
DIGITAL AERIAL IN 19  
Disc Menu 26  
Video file (DivX/MPEG-4) 15, 35  
DivX (video file) 15, 35  
DVD 12, 34  
G
General Setup 24  
J
JPEG 15, 35  
L
Language Setup 26  
LCD Aspect 17  
LCD Mode 17  
M
MP3 15, 35  
MPEG-4 (video file) 15, 35  
O
OSD (On-Screen Display) 26  
P
Parental Control 26  
Password 26  
PBC 13, 25  
Playable Media 34  
Playback Information Display 14  
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