3-274-988-12(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.
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.
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.
• 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 cutter and sharp cutlery. • Do not shut the LCD with the ballpoint etc. put 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.
• 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.
Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes About the Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 This Player Can Play the Following Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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).
This Player Can Play the Following Discs Format of discs DVD VIDEO 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). DVD-RW/-R (finalized disc) Example of discs that the player cannot play DVD+RW/+R (finalized disc) The player cannot play the following discs: • Blu-ray discs. • Discs recorded in AVCHD format. • HD DVDs. • DVD-RAMs.
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs, 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.
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 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-FX120) (1) • Remote (with battery) (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.
Connecting the AC Adapter Preparations Connect the AC adaptor (supplied) in the order of 1 to 3 below. To disconnect, follow the steps in reverse order. See also “On AC adaptor” in “Precautions” (page 5). To DC IN 9.5V 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.
Using with 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. See also “On battery pack” in “Precautions” (page 5). 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.
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.
Charging the battery pack 1 2 Attach the battery pack to the player (page 14). Connect the AC adaptor to the player, and then connect the mains lead into a mains (page 13). CHARGE indicator DC IN 9.5V jack Player Battery pack When charging begins, the CHARGE indicator turns on. When charging ends, the CHARGE indicator turns off. 3 After charging is finished, disconnect the mains lead from the mains and remove the AC adaptor.
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.
Using With the Car Battery Adaptor Use the car battery adaptor (supplied) to supply power from the cigarette lighter socket to the player. The adaptor is for a 12V car battery. Do not use it with a 24V car battery. The adaptor is also for use with negatively grounded cars. Do not use it with cars grounded positively. To DC IN 9.5V jack To cigarette lighter socket Car battery adaptor (supplied) z Hint If the car adaptor interferes with car operation, use a commercial cigarette lighter extension cord.
Notes Preparations • Do not turn off the car engine while the player is turned on. Doing so stops the power supply and may cause damage to the player. • Disconnect the car battery adaptor after use. Since some cars supply power to the cigarette lighter socket even when the engine is turned off, the car battery may discharge over time. • When disconnecting the car battery adaptor, hold the plug to pull it out.
1 Open the player’s LCD panel. Set the LINE SELECT switch on the player’s right side to “OUT” and set the CD/DVD USB switch on the player’s left side to “CD/DVD.” Playing Discs Playing Discs 2 Press [/1 on the remote or slide the [/1/HOLD switch of the player to “[/1.” 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.
Notes To stop playback Press x. Pressing H again will start playback from the point you stopped (Resume Play). See page 22 for details. To play from the beginning, press x twice, then press H. • 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 49) and set up “DTS” in “Audio Setup” (page 44).
Additional playback operations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. 0 .
– you turn off the player while playing a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode). – you open the disc lid. – you disconnect the battery pack and the AC adaptor. – you switch LINE SELECT switch or CD/ DVD USB switch. Using the DVD’s menu Number buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 0 TOP MENU 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.
◆ 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.
Displaying the subtitles 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. Changing the angles 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 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 0 ANGLE SUBTITLE 1 1 Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select a setting. Depending on the disc, the choice of language varies.
Selecting “Original” or “Play List” on a DVD-RW/DVD-R 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Notes • When a disc containing a Playlist title is inserted, the player automatically starts playing the Playlist title.
z Hint To cancel the PBC function, set “PBC” to “Off” in “General Setup” (page 42) and then, open and close the disc lid. Using the Playback Settings Display Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 2 may appear as “Press SELECT.” In this case, press H. Playing Discs 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.
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 item and press ENTER. • • • • • • • • • Title Chapter Audio Subtitle Angle T.Time C.Time Repeat Time Disp. 3 Press X/x to select the setting, and press ENTER. To enter numbers, use the number buttons or X/x.
Checking the playing time and remaining time You can play all of the titles on a DVD VIDEO, or a single title or chapter repeatedly. You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title or chapter. 1 Select “Repeat” on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. 1 2 Press X/x to select the setting, and press ENTER. Select “Time Disp.” on the Playback Settings Display, and press ENTER. Chapter: repeats the current chapter. • Title: repeats the current title.
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc (Search, Scan, Slow Play, Repeat Play, Random Play) You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 H 0 Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan) OPTIONS . > m M Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of the operations described.
Notes • No sound is output during Scan play for a DVD or VIDEO CD. • Scan speed differs depending on the disc type. Watching frame by frame (Slow Play) ◆ Playback direction Ht1 t2 t3 ◆ Opposite direction (DVD only) Ht1 t2 t3 The “3 ”/“3 ” playback speed is slower than “2 ”/“2 ” and the “2 ”/“2 ” playback speed is slower than “1 ”/“1 .” 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).
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 27). 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.
2 Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the player’s left side. Playing an MP3 audio track 1 Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. The list of tracks in the album appears. Dir:001 Playing Discs MY BEST CD/DVD USB switch .. 01 Stardust 02 Fire 03 Wing USB device To disconnect a USB device 1 Set the CD/DVD USB switch to “DVD/CD.” 2 Disconnect a USB device. • To go to the next or previous page, press > or ..
Playing a JPEG image file 1 Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The list of files in the album appears. Dir:001 HAWAII .. 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 image you want to view, and press ENTER. The selected image appears.
To stop viewing the JPEG image Press x. The display returns to the list of files. Notes 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 Playing Discs • Images may take time to appear due to the number of recorded files or the size of the folders.
Adjusting the Picture Size and Quality You can adjust the picture displayed on the LCD screen. See “General Setup” (page 41), when outputting the video signal to TV, etc. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 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 sides.
Enjoying DivX® Videos Playing DivX Video Files Playing a DivX video file 1 A list of files in the album appears. Dir:001 MY FAVORITE .. 01 HAWAII 02 VENUS DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 0 C/X/x/c ENTER . m Press X/x to select an album on the list, and press ENTER. Enjoying DivX® Videos 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.
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.
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 55). Enjoying DivX® Videos • 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.
2 Press X/x to select “Setup,” 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 41 to 46. Note Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions described may work.
4 Press X/x to select an item, then press ENTER. The settings for the selected item appear. Example: “TV Display” General Setup TV Display Angle Mark Screen Saver PBC DivX Default Select: 4 : 3 Pan Scan 4 : 3 Letter Box 16 : 9 On ENTER Cancel: RETURN 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 40).
◆ PBC 4:3 Pan Scan By using the PBC (Playback Control) function, you can enjoy playing interactive programmes and programmes with search functions (page 26). 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. 4:3 Letter Box 16:9 Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
Settings for the Sound (Audio Setup) ◆ 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. “Audio Setup” allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connection conditions. Select “Audio Setup” in the Setup Display.
◆ 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 builtin 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.
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) Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited, by the parental control function. Select “Parental Control” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Display” (page 40). Parental Control Password Parental Control ENTER Cancel: RETURN ◆ Password Enter or change a password.
2 Select “Change,” and press ENTER. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. The display for entering the password appears. The display for entering the password appears. 3 Enter your current 6-digit password in the “Old Password” box. 4 Enter your new 6-digit password in the “New Password” box. 5 3 Parental Control Enter your new 6-digit password once again in the “Verify Password” box, then press ENTER to confirm. Password OK Enter password, then press Enter .
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.
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.
Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) Example 1 Stereo amplifier To AUDIO To AUDIO input Audio/video cord (supplied) Hookups To send the playback 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 48).
Connecting to Video Player or Camcorder Video player or camcorder To AUDIO/VIDEO To AUDIO/ VIDEO output Audio/video cord (supplied) To recieve 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.
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 (For customers in the USA only). Power The power is not turned on. 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 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 “On” (page 43). 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.
The angles cannot be changed. , Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection button on the remote (page 23). , 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 25). , The DVD prohibits changing of the angles. The MP3 audio track cannot be played (page 54). , The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1 or Joliet.
The disc does not start playing from the beginning. , Repeat Play or Random Play is selected (pages 29 and 31). , Resume play has taken effect (page 22). The player does not operate properly. , When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate abnormally, unplug the player. 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.
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 “.JPEG” or “.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).
Specifications System General Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL (NTSC) Power requirements: DC 9.5 V (AC Adaptor/Car battery adaptor) DC 7.4 V (Battery pack) Power consumption (DVD VIDEO Playback): 18 W (when used with a battery pack) 7 W (when used without a battery pack, with a headphone) Dimensions (approx.): 190x31.5x149.5 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts Mass (approx.
Index to Parts and Controls For more information, see the pages indicated in parentheses. Upper view t Additional Information A LCD panel I RETURN button (27) B Speaker (21) J VOL -/+ (sound volume) buttons C Disc lid (20) D PUSH CLOSE (20) K .
Front view A POWER indicator (20) C (remote sensor) (12) B CHARGE indicator (16) Left view A USB jack (32) B CD/DVD USB switch (20) Right view A \/1 (on/standby)/HOLD switch (20) B PHONES (headphone) jack A, B C AUDIO (input/output) jack/ OPTICAL OUT (optical output) jack (48, 49) 58 D VIDEO (input/output) jack (48) E LINE SELECT (IN/OUT) switch (20) F DC IN 9.
Remote A DISPLAY button (27) B Number buttons (23)* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C TOP MENU button (23) D C/X/x/c buttons, ENTER button (23) E O RETURN button (27) F .
Index Numerics F S 16:9 41 4:3 Letter Box 41 4:3 Pan Scan 41 Fast forward 30 Fast reverse 30 A General Setup 41 Scan 30 Screen Saver 42 Search 30 Setup 40 Setup Display 40 Slide Show 35 Slow Play 31 Subtitle 44 Album 55 Angle 25 Audio 23, 44 Audio DRC 43 Audio Setup 43 H B L Batteries 12 C CD 9, 20 Connecting 48 D DATA CD 8, 38, 54 DATA DVD 8, 38, 54 Digital output 43 Disc Menu 44 Display Playback Settings Display 27 Setup Display 40 DivX® 37, 38 Dolby Digital 23, 43 DTS 23, 44 DVD 8, 20 DVD
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