4-126-490-12(1) Portable CD/DVD Player Operating Instructions z To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.
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.
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. • Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Charging the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A LCD panel (page 12) Guide to Parts and Controls B Speaker For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Player C DISPLAY button Displays the playback information. • When playing a DVD: Displays the playback information and changes the playback mode. See page 14. • When playing a CD or video file: Each time you press the button, the time information switches. • When playing a VIDEO CD: Displays the playback information.
ENTER button K CHARGE indicator (page 9) Enters the selected item. • When playing a DVD or CD or VIDEO CD: ENTER on the player works as the same as N. L RETURN button Returns to the previous display. OPTIONS button Displays the menu for adjusting the LCD screen (page 17) and using the setup display (page 18). E VOLUME (sound volume) +/– button Adjusts the volume. F N (play) button (page 12) Starts or re-starts playback. X (pause) button (page 12) Pauses or re-starts playback.
V TOP MENU button Remote 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 3 0 W m/M (scan/slow) buttons Fast reverses/ fast forwards when pressed during playback. Press repeatedly to change the speed.
• 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. SUBTITLE button Changes the subtitle. • 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. ANGLE button Changes the angle.
Preparations 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) • Remote (with battery) (1) Charge the rechargeable battery before using the player for the first time, or when the battery is depleted. 1 Connect the AC power adaptor. Preparations Checking the Accessories Charging the Rechargeable Battery When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. OPERATE OFF ON DC IN 9.
Charging time and playing time Using the Car Battery Adaptor Charging time: approx. 5 hours Playing time: approx. 5 hours Times indicated are under the following conditions: – Moderate temperature (20°C) – Headphone use – Backlight set to minimum Depending on the ambient temperature or rechargeable battery condition, charging time may be longer, or playing time may be reduced. To check the battery level When the player is stopped, the battery indicator is displayed.
After using the player in a car Turn off the player. Connecting to a TV Disconnect the car battery adaptor. Turn off the engine. 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. • Do not leave the player or accessories in the car.
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. Connect the AC power adaptor. N Playback side facing down 5 Push the PUSH CLOSE on the INPUT DISPLAY MENU X disc lid to shut the disc lid. ENTER OPEN PUSH CLOSE RETURN OPTIONS x VOLUME OPEN PUSH CLOSE OPERATE OFF ON HOLD 6 Press N.
Notes on the screen saver 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. z • 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. b • Depending on the stop point, Resume play may not start from exactly the same point.
• 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. • 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. • 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.
To go to the next or previous file Playing MP3, JPEG, and Video Files C/X/x/c ENTER INPUT DISPLAY MENU MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS ./> VOLUME x OPEN PUSH CLOSE X N 1 Press X/x to select the album, and press ENTER. The list of files in the album appears. Example: The list of MP3 files Dir:001 MY BEST .. 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. To stop playback Press x.
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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 You can playback DATA files on a USB device. 1 2 Press INPUT to select “USB.” Connect a USB device to the USB jack. 12 T U P IN Prev Next Y LA P IS D Slide Show Playing data on a USB device U N E M R E T N E N R U T E R IN V 9.
• 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. Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality INPUT DISPLAY MENU ENTER RETURN OPTIONS VOLUME OPEN PUSH CLOSE 1 Press OPTIONS. 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.
Settings and Adjustments Using the Setup Display 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. INPUT DISPLAY MENU C/X/x/c ENTER : General Setup (page 18) Makes the player-related settings. : Audio Setup (page 19) Makes the audio settings according to playback conditions. : Language Setup (page 20) Makes the language settings for the on-screen display or sound track.
4:3 Pan Scan 4:3 Letter Box 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 http://www.divx.com on the Internet. 16:9 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.
Language Setup ◆ 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.
◆ 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) 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.
Sound Additional Information 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. Power 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). The rechargeable battery cannot be charged.
The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (page 13). , 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). protection only.) 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.
disconnect the adaptor and press ENTER on the player. Hookup There is no picture or sound on the connected equipment. , Re-connect the connecting cord securely (page 11). , The connecting cord is damaged. , Check the setting of a connected TV or amplifier. , When “USB” is displayed, press INPUT (page 6). USB The player does not recognize a USB device connected to the player. , Re-connect the USB device securely (page 16). , The USB device is damaged. , Press INPUT to select “USB” (page 16).
On placement On Liquid Crystal Display • 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.
On headphones Notes About the Discs • 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. • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.
Playable Media Type Disc Logo DVD Icon Characteristics • Commercial DVD • DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+R DLs in +VR mode • DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-R DLs in video mode CD • Music CDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format Additional Information DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVDR DLs in VR (Video Recording) mode • VIDEO CDs containing Super VCDs • CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format DATA disc or USB — b • Notes about recordable media Some recordable media cannot be played on the player due to the recording quality
Notes on MP3, JPEG, and video files The player can play the following files: • MP3 files with the extension “.mp3”*1. • JPEG files with the extension “.jpg”*2. • 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 the extension “.mp4”*3. • DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO 9660 Level 1, or its extended format, Joliet.
Notes on commercial discs Specifications 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 the player. ALL DVD and VIDEO CD playback operations Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Index Numerics Screen Saver 13, 19 Setup 18 Slide Show 16 Subtitle 8, 20 16:9 18 4:3 Letter Box 18 4:3 Pan Scan 18 T A U Angle Mark 8, 19 Audio 7, 20 Audio DRC 19 Audio Setup 19 C CD 12, 27 Charging time and playing time 10 D DATA 15, 27 Disc Menu 20 DivX (video file) 15, 28 DVD 12, 27 G General Setup 18 J JPEG 15, 28 L Language Setup 20 LCD Aspect 17 LCD Mode 17 M MP3 15, 28 MPEG-4 (video file) 15, 28 O OSD (On-Screen Display) 20 P Parental Control 20 Password 20 PBC 13, 19 Playable Media
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