Sony DVP-FX875 Operating Instructions

4-116-131-13(1)
Portable
CD/DVD
Player
Operating Instructions
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DVP-FX875
© 2008 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The mains lead must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall not
be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
This label is located on the bottom
of the unit.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the
bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
• The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this CD/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt
to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
• Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent
type.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment
for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug
supplied need to be replaced, a
5AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse.
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Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more
detailed information about
recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on
the packaging indicates that the
battery provided with this product
shall not be treated as household
waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with
a chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment
and human health which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the
battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be
replaced by qualified service staff
only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view
the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information
about recycling of this product or
battery, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Precautions
• 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.
The manufacturer of this product
is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 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.
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
• The power requirements of this
unit are indicated on the AC
adaptor. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply.
• 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 cord (mains lead),
grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
• Do not touch the mains lead or
the AC adaptor with wet hands.
Doing so may cause shock
hazard.
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.
On placement
• Place the player in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
player.
• 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 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 place heavy objects on
the player.
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 turned on for about half an
hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• 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.
On Liquid Crystal Display
• Although manufactured with
high precision technology, the
LCD may occasionally display
dots of various colours. That is
not a malfunction.
• Do not wipe the LCD surface
with wet cloth. If water enters, a
malfunction may result.
• Do not place or drop any object
onto the LCD surface. Also, do
not apply pressure from hands or
elbows.
• Do not damage the LCD surface
with a sharp edged tool.
• Do not close the LCD panel with
a pen, etc., on the disc lid.
• If the player is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense over the
LCD surface. In which case,
wipe out the moisture with tissue
paper, etc., before use.
However, moisture condensation
will continue if the LCD surface
is cold. Wait until the surface
warms to room temperature.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
• Do not confine the AC adaptor in
a closed place such as a
bookshelf or an AV cabinet.
• Do not connect the AC adaptor
to a traveler’s electric
transformer, which may generate
heat and cause a malfunction.
On battery pack
• 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. Purchase a new one
when the battery holds about
only half the normal period.
• 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.
• Do not leave the battery pack in
a car or direct sunlight, where
temperature goes up above
60 ºC.
• Do not expose to water.
• Avoid short-circuiting the
battery connecting jacks (A)
located on the bottom of the
player and the connecting jacks
(C) on the battery pack with
metal objects such as a necklace.
• Make sure dust or sand does not
enter the battery connecting
jacks (A) and the guide holes (B)
located on the bottom of the
player, and the connecting jacks
(C) and the guide holes (D) on
the battery pack.
Bottom of the player
B
A
Battery pack
D
On AC adaptor
• Use the supplied AC adaptor for
this player, as other adaptors
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not disassemble or
reverseengineer.
C
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On car adaptor
• Use the supplied car adaptor for
this player, as other adaptors
may cause a malfunction.
• Do not dissemble or reverseengineer.
• Do not drop or apply shock.
• Do not touch the metal parts, as
it may cause a short and damage
the car adaptor, especially if
touched by other metal objects.
• Do not place the car adaptor in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight or
mechanical shock, or in a car
with its windows closed.
On adjusting volume
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
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 cleaning
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.
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.
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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.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your player,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
This Player Can Play the Following Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using with the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Using in a Car (for Rear Seat Passenger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Playback Settings Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play, Repeat
Play, Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Enjoying DivX® Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
About DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings for the Display (General Setup). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings for the Sound (Audio Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language (Language Setup) . . . . . . . .
Parental Control Settings (Parental Control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33
34
35
36
37
Hookups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting to another device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Notes About the Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Index to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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About This Manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the player if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• “DVD” may be used as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (+VR
mode) and DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode, video mode).
• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:
Icons
Meaning
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs and DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs in +VR
mode or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in video CD format or Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3*1 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX*2*3 video files)
Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs containing MP3*1 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX*2*3 video files)
*1 MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)/IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) MPEG which compresses audio
data.
*2 DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc.
*3 DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence.
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This Player Can Play the
Following Discs
Format of discs
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RW/-R
(finalized disc)
DVD+RW/+R
(finalized disc)
VIDEO CD/
Music CD
CD-RW/-R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
“DVD-R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and “CD” logos
are trademarks.
Note about CDs/DVDs
The player can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CDRWs recorded in the following formats:
– music CD format
– video CD format
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
ISO 9660* Level 1, or its extended format,
Joliet
– KODAK Picture CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on CDROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
The player can play DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
recorded in the following format:
– MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, and
DivX video files of format conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
Example of discs that the player
cannot play
The player cannot play the following discs:
• Blu-ray discs.
• Discs recorded in AVCHD format.
• HD DVDs.
• DVD-RAMs.
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than
those recorded in the formats listed on this
page.
• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format.
• Data part of CD-Extras.
• DVD Audio discs.
• DATA DVDs that do not contain MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
video files.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs.
Also, the player cannot play the following
discs:
• A DVD VIDEO with a different region
code.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive of cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
Notes
• Notes about DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-Rs/CD-RWs cannot be played on this
player due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not play if it has not been
correctly finalized. For more information, refer
to the operating instructions for the recording
device. Note that some playback functions may
not work with some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, even
if they have been correctly finalized. In this case,
view the disc by normal playback. Also some
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs created in Packet
Write format or multiple sessions cannot be
played.
• Notes about DVD+R DLs/DVD-R DLs
DVD-R DL discs recorded in VR mode may not
be playable.
MP3 and JPEG files recorded on the second layer
of a DVD+R DL/-R DL (double layered) may not
be playable.
,continued
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• Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, 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.
• Note on 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.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Region code
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 this player.
ALL
Note on playback operations of
DVDs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVDs and
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this 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 or VIDEO CDs.
Copyrights
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
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Trademarks
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Manufactured under license under U.S.
Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS
and DTS Digital Out are registered
trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©1996-2007
DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Preparations
Checking the Accessories
•
•
•
•
Preparations
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (mini plug × 2 y phono
plug × 3) (1)
• Mains lead (1)
• AC adaptor (1)
Car battery adaptor (1)
Battery pack (NP-FX110) (1)
Remote (with battery) (1)
Headrest mounting bracket (1)
Using the Remote
When operating, point it at the remote sensor
on the player.
To replace the remote control battery
Insert a lithium battery CR2025 matching the 3 and # ends of the battery.
1
Pull out the battery holder (2) while
pressing the lock lever (1).
2
Remove the old battery.
3
Insert the new battery in the battery
holder with the 3 side up and then push
the holder fully.
Notes
• Do not expose the remote sensor
to direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• No button operation can be made, when the battery drains. If the remote does not work at all, change the
battery and check the status.
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Using the LCD Panel
The LCD panel of the player can rotate a maximum of 180 degrees clockwise and still be used.
After rotation of the LCD panel, it can be folded down on the main body of the player and still
function.
Rotating the LCD panel
1
2
Place the player on a table or other flat stable surface.
3
Slowly rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees in the direction indicated by the arrow
(clockwise).
Push the LCD panel up with your thumbs until it is open to the vertical position.
Rotating and folding down the LCD panel
After rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees clockwise push the LCD panel down onto the main
body of the player. In this position the panel is facing up.
To return the LCD panel to its original position
Open the LCD panel to the vertical position and rotate the LCD panel counter-clockwise slowly.
Notes
• Do not rotate the LCD panel over 180 degrees. In addition, do not rotate in the opposite direction. Doing
so will break the LCD panel.
• If the LCD panel does not fully open, do not further rotate it. The LCD panel may become damaged.
• Return the LCD panel to its original positions after use. The LCD screen can be damaged by sudden shocks
or similar treatment.
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Connecting the AC Adaptor
Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 1 to 3 below.
To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order.
A
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
Preparations
PHONES
DC IN
9.5V
To DC IN 9.5 V jack
DC plug
2
AC Adaptor
(supplied)
Mains lead (supplied)
1
3
To mains
Note
Stop playback before disconnecting the mains lead. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction.
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Using with the Battery Pack
When a mains connection is not available, the player can be enjoyed with the battery pack
(supplied) installed.
Please charge the battery pack before using it.
Installing the battery pack
1
Aligning the battery pack with the lines on the player’s bottom, engage the hooks of
the battery pack in the holes on the bottom of the player.
2
Slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
Battery pack
Bottom of the player
To remove the battery pack
Push the release knob and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Release knob
Notes
•
•
•
•
Turn the player off before installing the battery pack.
Do not remove the battery pack during playback.
Do not touch the connecting points of the player and the battery pack. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Be careful not to drop the battery pack when installing and removing it.
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Charging the battery pack
1
2
Attach the battery pack to the player (page 12).
Connect the AC adaptor to the player, and then connect the mains lead into a mains
(page 11).
Preparations
CHARGE indicator
DC IN 9.5 V jack
HOLD
PHONES
A
Player
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
POWER
CHARGE
Battery pack
When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator turns on.
When charging ends, the CHARGE indicator turns off.
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After charging is finished, disconnect the mains lead from the mains and remove the
AC adaptor.
To check the battery level
When the player is stopped, a battery indicator is displayed on the screen. Recharge the battery,
when
is displayed or the CHARGE indicator flashes.
Full
Exhausted
The battery indicator is not displayed when a DVD, VIDEO CD or JPEG file are being played.
Stop the player and check the battery level.
Charging time and maximum playing time
Charging time (with the player turned off) Playing time (with the display turned on)
Approx.
6 hours
Approx.
6 hours*
* This is the indication of the longest continuous playback on the following conditions.
– normal temperature (20°C)
– Headphone Use
– Set Backlight Adjustment to the Minimum
– Set “Digital Output” to “Off” in “Audio Setup.”
Battery condition may reduce operating time.
Notes
• The battery indicator does not appear on the screen when the AC adaptor is used or when inputting from
external sources.
• Charging times may differ from that indicated above due to conditions of use, environment, and other
factors. The recommended charge up surrounding temperature is in the 10-30°C range.
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Using in a Car (for Rear Seat Passenger)
Use the headrest mounting bracket and car battery adaptor (both supplied) for rear seat
passengers to enjoy the player.
Notes
•
•
•
•
Do not perform installation while the car is being driven.
The adaptor is for a 12V car battery. Do not use it with a 24V car battery.
The adaptor is only for use with negatively grounded cars. Do not use it with cars grounded positively.
Depending on the seat type, it may not be possible to mount the player.
Mounting the player at the back of the front seat
You should not use the battery pack in the car. Turn off the player and remove the battery pack
in advance (page 12).
1
Adjust the height of the headrest to allow approx. 3 cm of space (1).
Attach the bracket by buckling up firmly until you hear click (2), then securely tighten
the belt (3).
Approx. 3 cm
If the space is too wide, the belt may loosen,
which could cause an accident or injury.
2
3
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Rotate and fold down the LCD panel (page 10).
Securely hold the player with both hands.
Engage the hooks of the bracket in the holes on the player’s bottom, and slide the
player in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.
4
Connect the car battery adaptor to the cigarette lighter socket and the player’s DC IN
jack.
To cigarette lighter socket
Preparations
Car battery adaptor
(supplied)
Notes
• Arrange the cord so as not to interfere with the driver. Also, do not place the LCD panel where the driver
can watch.
• The driver should not attach or detach the car battery adaptor while driving.
• 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 unusable.
• Do not use the headrest mounting bracket or car battery adaptor if they have been dropped or damaged.
After using the player
Firstly turn off the player, then disconnect the
car battery adaptor from both the cigarette
lighter socket and the player’s DC IN jack,
then detach the player as shown below.
Press down the release knob until it clicks
(1).
Hold the player securely with both hands and
pull out towards you (2).
Notes
• Do not disconnect the car battery adaptor or turn
off the car engine before you turn off the player.
Doing so may cause damage to the player. Also
Resume Play (page 18) is not possible if you do so.
If your car is equipped with an idling stop system,
deactivate the function before using the player in
the car.
• Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. If it
is left connected, the car battery may become
unusable.
• Detach the bracket after use. If it is left attached,
it could cause an accident or injury.
• When listening to the car radio, disconnect the car
battery adaptor from the cigarette lighter socket to
avoid noise.
• Do not leave the player or accessories in the car.
• Do not leave the battery pack in the car.
SPECIAL NOTE
Any warranty, stated or implied, shall not be applied
in case of your failure to follow the instruction
mentioned above, and you should be liable for all
troubles or damages arising from failure to follow
such instruction.
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2 Press [/1 on the remote or slide
the [/1/HOLD switch of the player
to “[/1.”
Playing Discs
Playing Discs
The player turns on and the POWER
indicator lights up in green.
Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some
operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc.
Connect the AC adaptor or install the battery
pack.
3 Press OPEN to open the disc lid.
4 Insert the disc to be played.
Push with the playback side down until it
clicks.
x
H
DISPLAY
VOL
MENU
RETURN
OPTIONS
Playback side facing down
5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the
POWER CHARGE
player to shut the disc lid.
O
P
E
N
PO
WE
R
CH
AR
GE
OPEN
HO
LD
\/1/HOLD
\/1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
6 Press H.
Playback starts.
• Some discs may start playing
automatically after the disc lid is shut.
• Depending on the disc, a menu may
appear on the screen. For DVD
VIDEOs, see page 18. For VIDEO
CDs, see page 21.
• After all titles have been played, the
player will stop itself and the display
will return to the menu screen.
H
x
1 Open the player’s LCD panel.
Set the LINE SELECT switch on the
player’s right side to “OUT”.
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Notes
• If the disc is inserted with playback side up, a “No
Disc” or “Cannot play this disc.” message
appears.
• Discs created on DVD recorders must be correctly
finalized to play on this player. For more
information about finalizing, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the DVD
recorder.
• The disc may be still spinning when the disc lid is
opened. Wait until the spinning stops before
removing the disc.
• During operation, “ ” may appear on the screen.
This symbol indicates that a function explained in
this operating instruction is not available on the
current DVD VIDEO.
• Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) may take
time before starting playback because of the
recorded content.
Additional playback operations
To stop playback
To avoid accidental button operation on
the player
Set the player’s \/1/HOLD switch to
“HOLD.” All the buttons on the player are
locked, while the button on the remote
remains operable.
To play DTS sound tracks on a DVD VIDEO
• The player’s speaker does not output DTS
sound. When you play DTS sound tracks on
a DVD VIDEO, connect the player to an
AV amplifier (receiver) (page 40) and set
up “DTS” in “Audio Setup” (page 36).
• If you connect the player to audio
equipment such as an AV amplifier
(receiver) without a DTS decoder, do not set
“DTS” to “On” in “Audio Setup” (page 36).
A loud noise may come out from the
speakers, which may affect your ears or
cause speaker damage.
5
3
6
7
8
9
.
Playing Discs
Press the remote’s \/1 button or slide the
player’s \/1/HOLD switch to “\/1.”
2
4
0
Press x.
Pressing H again will start playback from
the point you stopped (Resume Play). See
page 18 for details.
To play from the beginning, press x twice,
then press H.
To turn off the power
1
>
x
X
To
Operation
Stop
Press x
Pause
Press X
Go to the next chapter, Press >
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Go back to the
Press .
previous chapter,
track, or scene in
continuous play mode
Briefly fast forward
the current scene*
Press
during
playback.
* DVD VIDEOs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
only.
The above functions may not be used for some
scenes.
Notes
• A screen saver image appears when you leave the
player in pause or stop without operation for more
than 15 minutes. The image disappears when you
press H. See page 35 for details.
• The player turns off, 15 minutes after starting the
screen saver function (Auto Power Off).
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Resuming playback from the
point where you stopped the disc
(Resume Play)
When you stop playback, the player
remembers the stop point and displays a
message on the screen. You can resume from
the same point by pressing H again. Resume
Play works even after the player is turned off,
as long as the disc lid is kept closed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Using the DVD’s menu
A DVD is divided into long sections of a
picture or a music feature called “titles.”
When you play a DVD containing several
titles, you can select the title you want using
the TOP MENU button.
When you play DVDs that allow you to select
items such as language for the sound and
subtitles, select these items using the MENU
button.
Number
buttons
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TOP MENU
0
3
MENU
C/X/x/c
ENTER
H
x
1
1
While playing a disc, press x to stop
playback.
The disc’s menu appears on the screen.
The contents of the menu vary from disc
to disc.
A message appears.
2
Press H.
2
Press C/X/x/c or the number buttons
to select the item you want to play or
change.
3
Press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the point
you stopped in step 1.
z Hints
• To play from the beginning of the disc, press x
twice, then press H.
• When turning power on again after power off,
resume play starts automatically.
Notes
• Depending on the stop point, Resume play may
not start from exactly the same point.
• The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you turn off the player while playing a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode).
– you open the disc lid.
– you disconnect the battery pack and the AC
adaptor.
– you change the LINE SELECT switch setting.
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Press TOP MENU or MENU.
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use
C/c of the player for the disc menu. In this case, use
C/c on the remote.
Changing the sound
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Notes
0
AUDIO
1
z Hints
• You can check of the current audio format (Dolby
Digital, DTS, PCM, etc.) by pressing AUDIO
repeatedly while playing a DVD VIDEO.
• You can switch the sound in the Playback Settings
Display while playing a DVD (page 22).
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the
desired audio signal.
The default setting is underlined.
◆ When playing a DVD VIDEO
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the
choice of language varies.
When the same language is displayed two
or more times, the DVD VIDEO is
recorded in multiple audio formats.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
change the audio format, even if it is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
• When playing a Super VCD that does not contain
audio track 2, no sound will come out if you select
“Stereo 1,” “Left 1,” or “Right 1.”
• When playing soundtracks on DVD-RW/DVD-R
(VR mode) with audio equipment such as an AV
amplifier (receiver) connected via the OPTICAL
OUT jack, set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio Setup”
to “Downmix PCM” (page 36).
• If “DTS” in “Audio Setup” is set to “Off”
(page 36), the DTS track selection option will not
appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS
tracks.
• When playing DTS sound tracks on a CD, you
cannot change the sound.
◆ When playing a DVD (VR mode) disc
The types of sound tracks recorded on a
disc are displayed.
Example:
• 1.Main (main sound)
• 1.Sub (sub sound)
• 1.Main+Sub (main and sub sound)
◆ When playing a CD/VIDEO CD
• Stereo: the standard stereo sound
• Left: the sound of the left channel
(monaural)
• Right: the sound of the right channel
(monaural)
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Playing Discs
When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in
multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital,
or DTS), you can change the audio format. If
the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change the
language.
With CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the
sound from either the right or left channel and
listen to the sound of the selected channel
through both the right and left speakers. For
example, when playing a disc containing a
song with the vocals on the right channel and
the instruments on the left channel, you can
hear the instruments from both speakers by
selecting the left channel.
◆ When playing a Super VCD
• Stereo: the stereo sound of the audio
track 1
• Left: the sound of the left channel of the
audio track 1 (monaural)
• Right: the sound of the right channel of
the audio track 1 (monaural)
• Stereo 1: the stereo sound of the audio
track 2
• Left 1: the sound of the left channel of
the audio track 2 (monaural)
• Right 1: the sound of the right channel
of the audio track 2 (monaural)
Displaying the subtitles
Changing the angles
If subtitles are recorded on the disc, you can
change the subtitles or turn them on and off
whenever you want while playing a DVD.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the DVD VIDEO, “ ”
appears on the screen. This means that you
can change the viewing angle.
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
0
0
SUBTITLE
1
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a
setting.
Depending on the disc, the choice of
language varies.
ANGLE
1
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select an
angle number.
The scene changes to the selected angle.
Notes
To turn off the subtitles
Select “Subtitle Off” in step 1.
z Hint
You can switch the subtitles in the Playback
Settings Display while playing a DVD (page 22).
Notes
• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be
able to change the subtitles even if multilingual
subtitles are recorded on it. You also may not be
able to turn them off.
• While you play a disc with subtitles, the subtitle
may disappear when you press
.
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• Some DVD VIDEOs prohibit changing angles
even when multi-angles are recorded.
• You cannot change angles during Slow Play or
Scan Play.
• “
” (angle mark) does not appear when
“Angle Mark” in “General Setup” is set to “Off”
(page 35).
Selecting “Original” or “Play
List” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R
Playing VIDEO CDs With PBC
Functions (PBC Playback)
Some DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR (Video
Recording) mode have two types of title for
playback: originally recorded titles
(Original), and titles that can be created on
recordable DVD players for editing (Play
List). You can select the type of title to be
played.
Some VIDEO CDs have Playback Control
(PBC) functions allowing for interactive
search or playback options.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Playing Discs
1
Number
buttons
0
ENTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
H
0
TOP MENU
1
Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions.
The menu appears for your selection.
1
Press TOP MENU when the player is in
stop mode.
The current mode appears.
The TOP MENU button does not work
when Resume Play is activated. Cancel
the Resume Play status first by pressing
x twice, and then press TOP MENU.
2
Switch the mode by pressing TOP
MENU repeatedly.
z Hint
You can check the current mode by pressing
DISPLAY during playback. On the Playback
Settings Display (page 22), “PL” or “ORG” will be
displayed next to the title number.
Notes
• When a disc containing a Playlist title is inserted,
the player automatically starts playing the Playlist
title.
• When no Playlist title is recorded, “ORG” appears
in step 1. When you press TOP MENU once
more, “ ” appears.
2
Press the number buttons to select the
item number you want and press
ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions on screen for
interactive operations.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc, as the operating procedure may
differ depending on the VIDEO CD.
z Hint
To cancel the PBC function, set “PBC” to “Off” in
“General Setup” (page 35) and then, open and close
the disc lid.
Note
Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in
step 2 may appear as “Press SELECT.” In this case,
press H.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Using the Playback
Settings Display
While playing a DVD, you can check the
current playback settings on the screen. The
Playback Settings Display also allows you to
change sound, subtitle, and angle or search
for a title or track by inputting numbers.
3 Press X/x to select the setting,
and press ENTER.
To enter numbers, use the number
buttons or X/x.
DISPLAY
Number
buttons
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
T.Time
C.Time
Repeat
Time Disp.
3
0
C/X/x/c
ENTER
O
Note
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to set
some options.
To turn off the display
Press DISPLAY or O RETURN.
1 Press DISPLAY while playing a
Searching for a title/chapter,
etc.
DVD.
By entering the number or the time code, you
can search a DVD by title or chapter.
The Playback Settings Display appears.
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
1
Items
Current playback settings
Press X/x to select the search method
on the Playback Settings Display, and
press ENTER.
•
•
•
•
Menu
02/07
03/20
02 2CH DOLBY DIGITAL English
01 English
Title
Chapter
Audio
Subtitle
Title Elapsed 00:12:01
Battery status
Elapsed or remaining time
The corresponding icon for Play, Pause,
Search, or Slow Play is displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen.
When a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) is
played, “PL” or “ORG” is displayed next
to the title number.
2 Press X/x to select the desired
Title
Chapter
T.Time*
C.Time*
* You can search the title or chapter of a DVD
VIDEO by entering the time code.
2
Press the number buttons or X/x to
select the title or chapter number, and
press ENTER.
The player starts playback from the
selected number.
When you select “T.Time” or “C.Time” in
step 1, “00:00:00” will appear on the screen.
Enter the desired time code using the number
buttons, and press ENTER. Playback starts
from the entered time code. Elapsed or
remaining time appears on the footer of the
Playback Settings Display.
item and press ENTER.
• Title
• Chapter
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z Hints
• You can use direct search without displaying the
control menu. See page 24 for details.
• See page 24 for details about searching for a CD
or VIDEO CD.
Checking the playing time and
remaining time
Notes
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title or chapter.
1
Select “Time Disp.” on the Playback
Settings Display, and press ENTER.
Playing a DVD VIDEO repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Time Disp.
Title Elapsed
Title Remain
Chapter Elapsed
Chapter Remain
You can play all of the titles on a DVD
VIDEO, or a single title or chapter repeatedly.
1
Select “Repeat” on the Playback
Settings Display, and press ENTER.
2
Press X/x to select the setting, and
press ENTER.
Chapter: repeats the current
chapter.
•
Title: repeats the current title.
•
All: repeats all of the titles.
•
To return to normal play
Select “Off” in step 2.
z Hint
When playing a CD or VIDEO CD repeatedly, use
MENU (page 25).
Note
Depending on the disc, the Repeat function may not
be available.
Playing Discs
• The displayed title/chapter number is the same as
the number recorded on the disc.
• Chapter times are not displayed when a DVDRW/DVD-R (VR mode) is played. Chapter time
will be displayed as “--:--:--.”
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use
the time code.
Title Elapsed 00:12:48
2
Press X/x to select the time
information setting, and press ENTER.
•
•
•
•
Title Elapsed
Title Remain
Chapter Elapsed
Chapter Remain
z Hint
See page 26 for details about displaying the elapsed
time of a CD or VIDEO CD.
Notes
• In the case of DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode),
the playing time and remaining time of the
chapter is not displayed.
• The default setting for “Time Disp.” is “Title
Elapsed.” After selecting an other option of
“Time Disp.” and exiting from the Playback
Settings Display, the “Title Elapsed” appears
when the Playback Settings Display is re-entered.
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Searching for a
Particular Point on a
Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play,
Locating a point quickly by
playing a disc in fast forward or
fast reverse (Scan)
Repeat Play, Random Play)
Press m or M to fast reverse or fast
forward during playback. To return to normal
play, press H.
Each time you press m or M during scan,
the scan speed changes.
With each press the indication changes as
shown below.
You can quickly locate a particular point on a
disc by monitoring the picture or playing back
slowly.
DISPLAY
H
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
◆ Playback direction
3
H t 1M t 2M t 3M
MENU
.
>
m
M
◆ Opposite direction
H t 1m t 2m t 3m
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
perform some of the operations described.
• For DATA CDs/DATA DVDs, you can search for
a particular point only on an MP3 audio track.
Locating a point quickly using
the ./> PREV (previous)/
NEXT buttons (Search)
During playback, press > or . to go to
the next or previous chapter/track/scene.
z Hints
When you know the chapter or track number, you
can search directly by entering these numbers using
the number buttons.
– While playing a DVD VIDEO, you can search
for a title or chapter using the number buttons
and ENTER. Press C/c to switch between title
and chapter.
– While playing a CD/VIDEO CD, you can
search for a track using the number buttons and
ENTER.
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The “3M”/“3m” playback speed is faster
than “2M”/“2m” and the “2M”/“2m”
playback speed is faster than “1M”/
“1m.”
z Hint
C/c on the player works the same as m/M on
the remote, and ENTER on the player works the
same as H on the remote. This function is
effective when you play back a DVD.
Notes
• No sound is output during Scan play for a DVD or
VIDEO CD.
• Scan speed differs depending on the disc type.
Playing CD/VIDEO CD repeatedly
or in random order (Repeat Play,
Random Play)
Press m or M when the player is in pause
mode. To return to normal speed, press H.
Each time you press m or M during Slow
Play, the playback speed changes. With each
press the indication changes as follows:
You can play all of the tracks on a disc, or a
single track repeatedly (Repeat Play).
Also, you can play the tracks in random order,
too (Random Play).
◆ Playback direction
1
Ht1
t2
t3
◆ Opposite direction (DVD only)
Ht1
t2
Press MENU repeatedly during
playback to select the playback mode.
•
Track: repeats the current track.
•
All: repeats all tracks on the disc.
• Random: plays all tracks on the disc
randomly.
t3
To return to normal play
The “3 ”/“3 ” playback speed is slower
than “2 ”/“2 ” and the “2 ”/“2 ”
playback speed is slower than “1 ”/“1 .”
Note
Slow speed differs depending on the disc type.
Select “
Off” in step 1.
z Hint
During Random Play, you can start playing other
randomly selected track by pressing >.
Notes
• You cannot use Repeat Play and Random Play
with VIDEO CDs or Super VCDs with PBC
playback.
• Depending on the disc, Random Play may not be
available.
• The same track may be repeated several times in
Random Play.
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Playing Discs
Watching frame by frame
(Slow Play)
Checking the play information of
the disc
When playing a DVD
Press DISPLAY while playing a DVD, and
then use the Playback Settings Display
(page 22).
When playing a CD
Press DISPLAY.
The playing track number/the total number of
tracks and the elapsed time of the current
track appear. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to
switch the time information as below.
•
•
•
•
Track Elapsed
Track Remain
Disc Elapsed
Disc Remain
When playing a VIDEO CD
Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks or JPEG Image
Files
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
For playable MP3 audio files and JPEG
image files, see page 44.
When you insert DATA CDs and DATA
DVDs, the list of albums appears.
1
C/X/x/c
ENTER
.
Press DISPLAY.
The player displays “PBC On” (when you set
“PBC” to “Off,” the player displays the
playing track number/the total number of
tracks), the elapsed time, and the audio mode
on the screen.
Note
The player does not display “Disc Elapsed” or
“Disc Remain” on the screen when playing a CD in
Random Play.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MENU
>
H
X
x
Note
DATA CDs recorded in KODAK Picture CD
format automatically start playing when inserted.
Playing an MP3 audio track
Playing a JPEG image file
1
1
Press X/x to select an album on the
list, and press ENTER.
The list of tracks in the album appears.
Press X/x to select an album on the
list, and press ENTER.
The list of files in the album appears.
Dir:001
Dir:001
MY BEST
..
DSC00001
DSC00002
DSC00003
DSC00004
DSC00005
• 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 track you want
to play, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
Playing Discs
HAWAII
..
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 image you
want to view, and press ENTER.
The selected image appears.
Example:
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press > or ..
To stop playback
Press x.
To pause playback
Press X.
To restart playback, press X again.
Notes
• The total albums and files the player can
recognize is about 648.
• The number of albums in a disc the player can
recognize is about 299.
To display the list of thumbnails
Press MENU when a file is displayed on the
screen.
The image files in the album appear in 12
subscreens with the displayed file in the lead.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
• To move to the previous or next page of
the thumbnail list display, select
“bPrev” or “NextB” under the screen.
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• To exit the list of thumbnails, press
MENU.
To go to the next or previous JPEG image
file
Press > or ..
To rotate a JPEG image
Press C/X/x/c while viewing the image.
X: Reverses the image vertically (up and
down).
x: Reverses the image horizontally (left and
right).
c: Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise.
C: Rotates the image 90 degrees counter
clockwise.
Note that the view also returns to normal if
you press ./> to go to the next or
previous image.
Example: when C is pressed once.
Enjoying JPEG Images as a Slide
Show
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA
CD or DATA DVD successively as a slide
show.
1 While displaying the file you want
to start a slideshow, press MENU.
The list of thumbnails appears.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
2 Press C/X/x/c to select “Slide
Show” at the bottom of the screen,
and press ENTER.
A slideshow starts from the displayed
file.
To pause slideshow
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press X. By pressing X again or H, you can
return to slideshow.
Press x.
The display returns to the list of files.
To stop slideshow
Press x or MENU.
Notes
• Images may take time to appear due to the number
of recorded files or the size of the folders. If no
image appears after a few minutes, some of the
files included may be too large.
• Some JPEG files, especially progressive JPEG
files or JPEG files of 3,000,000 pixels or more,
may take longer to display than others.
• The player cannot play the JPEG image file that is
larger than 3078 (width) x 2048 (height) in
normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in
progressive JPEG. (Some progressive JPEG files
cannot be displayed even if the size is within this
specified capacity.)
• The total albums and files the player can
recognize is about 648.
• The number of albums in a disc the player can
recognize is about 299.
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Adjusting the Picture
Size and Quality
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
To turn off the Option Menu
Press OPTIONS or O RETURN.
z Hints
• The screen turns off automatically when the LCD
panel is closed.
• You can see the settings for the display in
“General Setup” (page 34).
Note
Depending on the disc, the screen size you can
select differs.
3
0
C/X/x/c
ENTER
OPTIONS
1 Press OPTIONS.
The Option Menu appears.
2 Press X/x to select “LCD Mode”
and press ENTER.
The items for “LCD Mode” appear.
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 of the
LCD screen by pressing C/c.
• Contrast: Adjust the difference between
light and dark areas by pressing C/c.
• Hue: Adjust the red and green colour
balance by pressing C/c.
• Color: Adjust the richness of colours by
pressing C/c.
• Default: Returns all settings to the
factory defaults.
* In “Normal,” the pictures are displayed in the
original configuration, retaining the aspect ratio.
For example, a 4:3 picture will have black bands
on both sides, and the letterbox pictures recorded
either in 16:9 or 4:3 will have black bands on all
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Playing Discs
You can adjust the picture displayed on the
LCD screen. See “General Setup” (page 34),
when outputting the video signal to TV, etc.
sides. In “Full,” a 16:9 picture will be adjusted to
fill the entire screen.
Playing a DivX video file
Enjoying DivX® Videos
1
Playing DivX Video Files
Press X/x to select an album on the
list, and press ENTER.
A list of files in the album appears.
Dir:001
MY FAVORITE
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
When you insert DATA CDs and DATA
DVDs, the list of albums appears.
..
01 HAWAII
02 VENUS
• 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.
DISPLAY
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
C/X/x/c
ENTER
.
m
3
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
>
2
Press X/x to select the file you want to
play, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected file.
M
x
To go to the next or previous DivX video
file
Notes
• When the selected file is not supported, “Data
Error (DivX)” displays on the screen and the file
will not be played.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is
recommended that you create the file at a lower
bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the
recommended audio format. Note, however, this
player does not conform to WMA (Windows
Media Audio) format.
• Because of the compression technology used for
DivX video files, it may take some time after you
press H (play) for the picture to appear.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may
not match the pictures on the screen.
• The player’s speaker does not output DTS sound.
When you play DTS sound tracks on a DivX
video file, connect the player to an AV amplifier
(receiver) (page 40) and set up “DTS” in “Audio
Setup” (page 36).
• Depending on the DivX video file, you may not be
able to perform some operations.
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Press > or ..
To locate a point quickly by playing DivX
video files in fast forward or fast reverse
(Scan)
Press M/m repeatedly to select the
required speed for the search mode during
playback.
To watch frame by frame (Slow Play)
Press M repeatedly in pause mode to select
the required slow motion speed.
To display the playback information
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The playback information changes as follow
order, “Title Elapsed,” “Title Remain,”
“Display Off,” and “Subtitle.”
To change the sound
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to
select the desired audio signal. If “No Audio”
appears, the player does not support the audio
signal format contained in the disc.
To change the subtitles
Press SUBTITLE during playback.
Press X/x, and ENTER during displaying the
subtitle information.
To stop playback
Press x.
Note
The slow reverse function is prohibited.
DivX® is a video file compression
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This
product is an official DivX® Certified
product.
You can play DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
that contain DivX video files.
DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that
the player can play
This player only plays DATA CDs whose
logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1 or Joliet,
and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format
(UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format or multiple sessions.
DivX video files that the player
can play
The player can play data that is recorded in
DivX format, and which has the extension
“.AVI,” or “.DIVX.” The player will not play
files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” if
they do not contain a DivX video.
Notes
• The player may not play a DivX video file when
the file consists of two or more DivX video files
combined.
• The player cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture
may be unclear or the sound may skip.
• The player cannot play some DivX video files that
are longer than 3 hours.
• The player can display a file name up to 14
characters. Any characters after the 14th character
do not appear on the screen.
• Characters that are not displayable appear as “*.”
• Depending on the disc, a file name that is not
displayable appears as “*.”
• You cannot display correctly the CD-R/CD-RW
file names written in the UDF file system.
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Enjoying DivX® Videos
z Hint
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 are
counted:
– when the player is turned off. This includes when
the player is automatically turned off by the Auto
Power Off function. Press X instead of x to stop
viewing.
– when the disc lid is opened.
– when another file is played.
About DivX Video Files
About playback order of DivX
video files
Note that the playback order may not be
applicable, depending on the software used
for creating the DivX video file, or if there are
more than 299 albums and 648 DivX video
files in each album. See “About playback
order of albums, tracks, and files” (page 45).
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3 Press X/x to select the desired
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Display
By using the Setup Display, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture
and sound. You can also set a language for the
subtitles and the Setup Display, among other
things.
For details on each Setup Display item, see
pages from 34 to 38.
Setup item from: “General
Setup,” “Audio Setup,”
“Language Setup,” or “Parental
Control,” then press ENTER.
The Setup item is selected.
Example: “General Setup”
Selected item
General Setup
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Select:
16 : 9
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
PBC
DivX
Default
On
On
On
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
Setup items
4 Press X/x to select an item, then
press ENTER.
0
The settings for the selected item appear.
Example: “TV Display”
C/X/x/c
ENTER
O
OPTIONS
General Setup
TV Display
x
1 Press OPTIONS when the player is
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
PBC
DivX
Default
Select:
4 : 3 Pan Scan
4 : 3 Letter Box
16 : 9
On
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
in stop mode.
The Option Menu appears.
The Setup Display does not appear if
Resume Play is activated. Cancel the
Resume Play status first by pressing x
twice, and the press OPTIONS.
2 Press X/x to select “Setup,” then
press ENTER.
Settings
5 Press X/x to select a setting, then
press ENTER.
The setting is selected and setup is
complete.
Example: “4:3 Pan Scan”
Selected setting
The items for “Setup” appear.
General Setup
General Setup
TV Display
16 : 9
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
PBC
DivX
Default
On
On
On
Select:
Select:
TV Display
4 : 3 Pan Scan
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
PBC
DivX
Default
On
On
On
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
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Settings and Adjustments
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority
over the Setup Display settings, and not all of the
functions described may work.
TV Display
To turn off the Setup Display
Press OPTIONS or O RETURN twice.
Settings for the Display
(General Setup)
Choose playback display options and settings
according to the TV to be connected.
Select “General Setup” in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 33).
The default settings are underlined.
General Setup
Select:
TV Display
16 : 9
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
PBC
DivX
Default
On
On
On
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
◆ TV Display (DVD only)
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV
(4:3 standard or wide).
4:3
Pan Scan
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
4:3
Letter Box
Select this when you connect a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the
screen.
16:9
Select this when you connect a
wide-screen TV or a TV with a
wide mode function.
4:3 Pan Scan
4:3 Letter Box
16:9
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Note
Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or
vice versa.
◆ Angle Mark
Displays the angle mark when you can change the
viewing angles during playback of DVDs recorded
with multi-angles.
On
Display the angle mark.
Off
Hide the angle mark.
◆ Screen Saver
Settings for the Sound
(Audio Setup)
“Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Select “Audio Setup” in the Setup Display.
To use the display, see “Using the Setup
Display” (page 33).
The default settings are underlined.
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 device from becoming damaged
(ghosting). Press H to turn off the screen
saver.
Audio Setup
Activates the screen saver
function.
Off
Deactivates the screen saver
function.
◆ PBC
By using the PBC (Playback Control)
function, you can enjoy playing interactive
programmes and programmes with search
functions (page 21). This set up is effective
when you play back VIDEO CDs with the
PBC function. Set up becomes available by
opening and closing the disc lid after setting.
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 this player.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com
on the Internet.
Off
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
◆ 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.”
This function affects the output from the
following jacks:
– AUDIO jack
– OPTICAL OUT jack only when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “Downmix PCM” (page
36).
Standard
Normally, select this position.
TV Mode
Makes low sounds clear even if
you turn the volume down.
Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being
at a live performance.
◆ Digital Output
Selects if audio signals are output via the
OPTICAL OUT jack.
On
Normally select this position.
When you select “On,” see
“Setting the digital output signal”
for further settings.
Off
The influence of the digital circuit
upon the analog circuit is
minimal.
◆ Default
Each function returns to its original factory
settings. Note that all of your settings will be
lost.
TV Mode
Digital Output
Settings and Adjustments
Select:
On
Audio DRC
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Setting the digital output signal
Switches the method of outputting audio
signals when you connect an audio equipment
such as an AV amplifier (receiver) with the
OPTICAL OUT jack.
For connection details, see page 39.
After setting “Digital Output” to “On,” select
“Dolby Digital” and “DTS.”
If you connect a component that is
incompatible with the selected audio signal, a
loud noise (or no sound) may be heard from
the speakers, damaging your ears or speakers.
◆ Dolby Digital (DVD only)
Setting the Display or
Sound Track Language
(Language Setup)
“Language Setup” allows you to set various
languages for the on-screen display or sound
track.
Select “Language Setup” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 33).
Language Setup
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Downmix
PCM
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Dolby Digital Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
◆ MPEG (DVD only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM
MPEG
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
multi-channel MPEG audio
sound tracks, only the Front (L)
and Front (R) signals will be
output from your two front
speakers.
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
◆ DTS
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component with a built-in DTS
decoder.
Off
Select this when the player is
connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
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Select:
OSD
English
Disc Menu
Subtitle
Audio
English
English
English
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
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.
◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
Note
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,”
or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be
automatically selected.
Parental Control
Settings (Parental Control)
Changing the password
1
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited, by the parental control function.
Press X/x to select “Password” in the
Parental Control setting display, and
press ENTER.
2
Select “Change,” and press ENTER.
Select “Parental Control” in the Setup
Display. To use the display, see “Using the
Setup Display” (page 33).
Parental Control
Password
The display for entering the password
appears.
Enter your current 6-digit password in
the “Old Password” box.
4
Enter your new 6-digit password in the
“New Password” box.
5
Enter your new 6-digit password once
again in the “Verify Password” box,
then press ENTER to confirm.
Parental Control
Select:
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
◆ Password
Enter or change a password. By setting a
password, you can limit playback of a DVD
that has the parental control function. When
the Password option is first accessed, enter a
new password (you do not need to enter the
old password.).
◆ Parental Control
The lower the setting value, the stricter the
limitation.
To set the parental control, you need the
selected password in “Password,” therefore
first set the password in the set up.
If you make a mistake entering your
password
Press CLEAR, or press C to return one by one
before pressing ENTER in step 5, and then reenter the password.
Setting the parental control
(limited playback)
1
Press X/x to select “Parental Control”
in the Parental Control setting display,
and press ENTER.
The display for setting the playback
limitation level appears.
Parental Control
Select:
Password
1
Parental Control
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 Adult
ENTER Cancel: RETURN
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Settings and Adjustments
3
2
Press X/x to select the limitation level
(1-8), and press ENTER.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
The display for entering the password
appears.
Parental Control
Password
OK
Enter password, then press ENTER .
3
Enter or re-enter your 6-digit password
using the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
Parental Control setting is complete.
To play a disc for which Parental Control is
set
1
Insert the disc and press H.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
Enter your 6-digit password using the
number buttons, then press ENTER.
The player starts playback.
If you forget your password
Remove the disc and repeat the steps outlined in
“Changing the password” (page 37). Enter
“136900” in the “Old Password” box, and then enter
your new 6-digit password in the “New Password”
box and “Verify Password” box.
Notes
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this 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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Hookups
Connecting to another device
To switch LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch
LINE SELECT IN:
Input images or audio from an exterior device. The “Line in” message will
be displayed on the LCD screen until the signal from the exterior device
is received.
LINE SELECT OUT:Sends the playback signal from this player to a TV.
Notes
Plug cords securely to prevent noise.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
You cannot connect this player to a TV that does not have a video input jack.
Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Connect the player to the TV directly. Image quality may suffer when the video output from the player is
passed through a video deck on to a TV.
Connecting to TV monitor
TV or monitor with audio/
video input jacks
PHONES
A
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
To AUDIO/VIDEO
Audio/video cord (supplied)
To send the playback signal to a TV or a monitor
1
Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT.”
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Hookups
•
•
•
•
•
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver)
Example 1
Stereo amplifier
PHONES
A
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
To AUDIO
To AUDIO input
Audio/video cord (supplied)
To send analog audio signal to an AV amplifier (receiver)
1
Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT.”
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 39).
Example 2
Amplifier with Dolby Digital
or DTS decoder
PHONES
A
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
To OPTICAL OUT
To AUDIO input
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
To send digital audio signal to an AV amplifier (receiver)
1
2
40
Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT.”
Set “Digital Output” to “On” in “Audio Setup” (page 35).
Connecting to Video Player or Camcorder
Video player or camcorder
PHONES
A
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
To AUDIO/VIDEO output
To AUDIO/VIDEO
Audio/video cord (supplied)
Hookups
To receive the playback signal from a Video Player or Camcorder
1
Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “IN.”
Note
Set the LINE SELECT switch to “OUT” after use. You cannot play back on the player if the switch is set to
“IN.”
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV
Display” under “General Setup.”
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your
DVD.
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 black points appear and the red, blue,
green points remain on the LCD.
Power
There is no sound.
The power is not turned on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
, When using with the battery pack, check
that the battery pack is sufficiently charged.
Picture
There is no picture/picture noise appears.
, The disc is dirty or flawed.
, The brightness is set at minimum. Set the
brightness in “LCD Mode” (page 29).
, When you play discs, set the LINE SELECT
switch to “OUT.” When you send the
playback signal to other device, set the
LINE SELECT switch to “OUT.” When
you receive the playback signal from other
device, set the LINE SELECT switch to
“IN” (page 39).
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 39)
and switch the input selector on your TV so
that the signal from the player appears on
the TV screen.
, The player is connected to the
COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y, PB, PR) jacks
of high-vision TV.
, If the picture output from your player goes
through your video deck to get to your TV
or if you are connected to a combination
TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programmes
could affect picture quality.
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, This is a structural property of the LCD and
not mulfunction.
Sound
, The player is in pause mode or in Slow Play
mode.
, The player is in fast forward or fast reverse
mode.
, While playing a Super VCD on which the
audio track 2 is not recorded, no sound will
come out when you select “Stereo 1,” “Left
1,” or “Right 1.”
, Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The player is connected to the wrong input
jack on the amplifier (receiver) (page 40).
, The amplifier (receiver) input is not
correctly set.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the OPTICAL OUT jack, check the audio
settings (page 36).
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 35).
Operation
The remote does not function.
, The batteries in the remote are weak.
, There are obstacles between the remote and
the player.
, The distance between the remote and the
player is too far.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the player.
, Direct sunlight or strong illumination is
striking the remote sensor.
Nothing happens when buttons are
pressed.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, The player’s \/1/HOLD switch is set on
“HOLD” (page 17).
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 18).
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of
subtitles.
The disc does not play.
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The disc features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
, While playing discs with an auto pause
signal, the player stops playback at the auto
pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search,
Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, or Random
Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able
to do some of the operations above. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
disc.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 18).
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The angle can only be changed when the
“
” indicator lights up on the screen
(page 20).
, The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played
(page 44).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in an MP3
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in MP3
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
, The MP3 audio track does not have the
extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even
though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG-1 Audio Layer III
data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
, The MP3 audio track is damaged.
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
, Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the
direct selection button on the remote
(page 18).
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
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Additional Information
, The disc is turned over.
Insert the disc with the playback side facing
down.
, The disc is not set correctly.
, The player cannot play certain discs
(page 7).
, The region code on the DVD does not match
the player (page 8).
, Moisture has condensed inside the player
(page 3).
, The player cannot play a recorded disc that
is not correctly finalized (page 7).
, Parental Control has been set. Change the
setting.
, The LINE SELECT switch on the player’s
right side is set to “IN.”
The JPEG image file cannot be played
(page 44).
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet.
, The DATA DVD is not recorded in JPEG
format that conforms to UDF (Universal
Disk Format).
, The JPEG image file does not have the
extension “.JPG.”
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even
though it has the extension “.JPG.”
, The JPEG image file format does not
conform to DCF (page 44).
, The image is larger than 3078 (width) ×
2048 (height) in normal mode, or more than
3,300,000 pixels in progressive JPEG.
(Some progressive JPEG files cannot be
displayed even if the file size is within this
specified capacity.)
, The JPEG image file is damaged.
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI”
or “.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX
format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet/UDF.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720
(width) × 576 (height).
The album/track/file names are not
displayed correctly.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
“*.”
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
, Repeat Play or Random Play is selected
(pages 23 and 25).
, Resume play has taken effect (page 18).
The player does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
player to operate abnormally, unplug the
player.
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About MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files.
DATA CDs/DATA DVDs that the
player can play
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/
CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer III) and JPEG format.
However, this player only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO 9660 Level 1 or
Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
disc drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The player may not be able to play some DATA
CDs/DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write
format or multiple sessions.
MP3 audio track or JPEG image
file that the player can play
The player can play the following tracks and
files:
• MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.MP3.”
• JPEG image files with the extension
“.JPG.”
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
Notes
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
Tracks and files within an album play in the
order of the recorded media (CD-R etc.).
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.
z Hint
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Notes
• The player can recognize up to 299 albums
(including albums that do not contain MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files). The player will not
play any albums beyond the 299th album.
• The player can recognize a combined total of up
to 648 files, tracks, and albums. The player will
not play beyond the 648th file, track or album.
• Depending on the writing condition of the disc,
the total number of files, tracks, and albums
recognizable may be fewer than 648.
• The Album List displays only the currently
playing album name. Any album located on the
upper layer is displayed as “\..\.”
• 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.
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Additional Information
• Change the extension to “.JPG,” for files with
“.JPE” or “.JPEG” extension.
• The player will play any data with the extension
“.MP3” or “.JPG,” even if they are not in MP3 or
JPEG format. Playing this data may generate a
loud noise which could damage your speaker
system.
• The player does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
• Some JPEG files cannot be played.
• The player can display a file or track name up to
14 characters. Any characters after the 14th
character do not appear on the screen.
• Characters that are not displayable appear as “*.”
• Depending on the disc, a file or track name that is
not displayable appears as “*.”
• You cannot display correctly the CD-R/CD-RW
file names written in the UDF file system.
• When playing an MP3 audio track recorded in
VBR mode, you cannot display the bit rate
correctly.
Specifications
System
Liquid Crystal Display
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL (NTSC)
Panel size: 8 inches wide (diagonal)
Driving system: TFT active matrix
Resolution: 800 × 480 (effective pixel rate:
more than 99.99%)
Audio characteristics
Frequency response: DVD VIDEO (PCM
48 kHz): 20 Hz to 22 kHz/
CD: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Harmonic distortion: 0.01 %
Dynamic range: DVD VIDEO: 90 dB/
CD: 90 dB
Wow and flutter: Less than detected value
(±0.001% W PEAK)
Inputs/Outputs
VIDEO (video input/output):
Minijack (1)
Output 1.0 Vp-p/75 ohms
AUDIO (audio input/output)/OPTICAL
OUT (optical output):
Stereo minijack/optical minijack
combined (1)
Output 2.0 Vrms/47 kilohms
Recommended load impedance over
47 kilohms
PHONES (headphones) A/B:
Stereo minijack (2)
General
Power requirements:
DC 9.5 V (AC Adaptor/Car battery
adaptor)
DC 7.4 V (Battery pack)
Power consumption (DVD VIDEO
Playback):
23 W (when used with a battery pack)
8.5 W (when used without a battery pack,
with a headphone)
Dimensions (approx.):
225.4 × 33.5 × 164.9 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 920 g
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
AC Adaptor: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Car Battery Adaptor: 12 V DC
Supplied accessories
See page 9.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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Index to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses.
Upper view
DISPLAY
VOL
MENU
RETURN
OPTIONS
Additional Information
OPEN
PUSH CLOSE
A VOL (sound volume) –/+ button*
I MENU button (18)
B ./> (previous/next) buttons (17)
J RETURN button (22)
C x (stop) button (17)
K
D X (pause) button (17)
L OPTIONS button (29)
E H (play) button (16)*
M C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (18)
F Speaker (17)
N Disc lid (16)
G LCD panel (10)
O PUSH CLOSE (16)
H DISPLAY button (22)
P OPEN button (16)
(remote sensor) (9)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player. The H (play) and VOL + buttons
have a tactile dot.
,continued
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Front view
POWER CHARGE
A POWER indicator (16)
C
(remote sensor) (9)
B CHARGE indicator (13)
Right view
HOLD
PHONES
A
B
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUT
VIDEO
LINE SELECT
IN
OUT
DC IN
9.5V
A \/1 (on/standby)/HOLD switch (16)
D VIDEO (input/output) jack (39)
B PHONES (headphone) jack A, B
E LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch (16)
C AUDIO (input/output) jack/OPTICAL
OUT (optical output) jack (39, 40)
F DC IN 9.5V (AC adaptor input) jack
(11)
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Remote
A DISPLAY button (22)
B Number buttons (18)*
2
4
5
6
D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (18)
7
8
9
E O RETURN button (22)
0
3
C TOP MENU button (18)
1
F ./> PREV (previous)/NEXT
buttons (17)
G m/M (scan/slow) buttons (24)
H
ADVANCE button (17)
I X PAUSE button (17)
J \/1 (on/standby) button (16)
K VOL (sound volume) +/– buttons
Additional Information
L CLEAR button (37)
M AUDIO button (19)*
N MENU button (18)
O SUBTITLE button (20)
P ANGLE button (20)
Q OPTIONS button (29)
R H PLAY button (16)*
S x STOP button (17)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the player. The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
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Index
Numerics
O
16:9 34
4:3 Letter Box 34
4:3 Pan Scan 34
OPTICAL OUT 35
Original 21
OSD (On-Screen Display) 36
A
P
Album 45
Angle 20
Audio 19, 36
Audio DRC 35
Audio Setup 35
PBC Playback 21
Play List 21
R
Batteries 9
Random Play 25
Remote 9, 49
Repeat Play 23, 25
Resume Play 18
C
S
B
CD 7, 16
Connecting 39
D
DATA CD 7, 31, 44
DATA DVD 7, 31, 44
Digital output 35
Disc Menu 36
Display 22, 34
DivX® 30, 31
Dolby Digital 19, 36
DTS 19, 36
DVD 7, 16
DVD+RW 7
DVD’s menu 18
DVD-RW 7, 21
F
Fast forward 24
Fast reverse 24
G
General Setup 34
H
Handling discs 45
J
JPEG 6, 44
L
Language Setup 36
M
MP3 6, 44
50
Scan 24
Screen Saver 35
Search 24
Setup 33
Slide Show 28
Slow Play 25
Subtitle 20, 36
T
Top Menu 18
Troubleshooting 42
TV Display 34
U
Usable discs 7
V
VIDEO CD 7, 8, 16
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